Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 3)
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Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box.
Sheila will inherit everything ________ her uncle’s death.
on account of
in spite of
in the event of
in place of
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
- on account of N/Ving: bởi vì
- in spite of N/Ving: mặc dù
- in the event of: phòng khi, trong trường hợp là
- in place of: thay vì
Dịch: Sheila sẽ thừa hưởng mọi thứ trong trường hợp bác cô ấy qua đời.
His poor handling of the business ________ on negligence.
neared
edged
approached
bordered
Chọn D
Down ________ for three days.
the rain poured
poured the rain
did the rain pour
do the rain poor
Chọn B
have
pick
mind
use
Chọn B
The job wasn’t giving the ________ of the experience he wanted.
width
depth
length
breadth
Chọn D
I suppose I could ________ advertising.
catch on
get out of
go in for
work out
Chọn C
The storm ripped our tent to ________.
slices
shreds
strips
specks
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
slice (n): lát (bánh mì)
shred (n): mảnh vụ
strip (n): dải
speck (n): đốm
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn B.
Dịch: Cơn bão xé nát lều của chúng tôi thành từng mảnh.
She travelled the world in ________ of her dreams.
pursuit
finding
chase
trail
Chọn A
charitable
donated
voluntary
free
Chọn C
Mike, _______, will you switch off that television!
once and for all
now and then
over and above
from time to time
Chọn A
The (PLACE)_______ of natural resources is becoming inadequate for the support of increasing population.
He has recorded the (narrate)______ for the production.
In this profession, women (NUMBER)______ men by two to one.
An (LAY)_______ showing population can be placed on top of the map.
We should arrive two days early in order to (CLIMATE)________.
These changes are likely to (POOR)________ single-parent families even further.
I’m afraid the hospital is desperately (STAFF)______ at the moment.
While primates are deemed the most intelligent of animals, most researchers believed they lack the capacity to produce language. However, a research project in the 1970s at University of Georgia showed promise that chimpanzees have the ability to learn a certain language, just as human children do.
The project used several chimpanzees as test subjects in which Lana, a female chimp was the study focus.
Though the primates lack the vocal constructions to make human speech patterns, the researchers created a language called Yerkish, using lexigram made up of symbols that represent sounds and words. 125 symbols were placed on a keyboard, which Lana was taught how to use the board to communicate with the researchers. She successfully expressed her thoughts by pressing different keys in succession. In some cases, she used up to seven at times.
0. Humans
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
5. ____________
6. ____________
7. ____________
8. ____________
9. ____________
10. ___________
1. divide => share | 2. believed => have believed | 3. University => the University | 4. just as => just like | 5. in which => among which |
6. study focus => study’s focus | 7. Though => Since | 8. up of => of | 9. which => and | 10. at times => at a time |
I don't normally go to the cinema. Not because I don't like it but because it's just a habit I (1.never GET)__________ into. However, on this occasion I (2. DECIDE)__________ to go because my friends (3. constantly GO)__________ on about this film all week and eventually wore me down. It was starring some ephemeral Hollywood actor whom I had vaguely heard of but couldn't put a face to. We got to the cinema early to find people (4. already WAIT)__________ outside, which suggested that my friends weren't the only ones who thought it was worth seeing although I could still think of several other things I would rather having been doing at that moment. In the end, the film (5. TURN)_________ out to be not half as bad as expected, though I (6. PREFER)__________ something with a bit more action. The plot centred on two men who were planning to carry out some immensely complicated robbery, though what they (7. completely FAIL) ___________ to realize was that all the time their plans (8. closely MONITOR) ____________ by the police. Somewhat unpredictably, however, they got away with it because they (9. CHANGE) _____________ their plans at the last minute. It was okay but I (10.not THINK)________ of going again. Not because I don't like it but because it's just a habit I (1.never GET)__________ into.
going/ had constantly gone
am not thinking
Fill each gap in the following sentences with one of the prepositions or particles in the box. Use each word only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box. (Please note that the given words outnumber the gaps.)
He likes to show _________ how well he speaks French.
Đáp án: off
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cụm động từ
show off: khoe khoang
Dịch: Anh ấy thích thể hiện khả năng nói tiếng Pháp của mình.
They were sad because the plan fell _________ at the last minutes.
Ben is a true adventurer. He has climbed this country's highest mountain, canoed _________ the continent, and hiked through the Amazon jungle.
She wrote the book _________ collaboration with one of her students.
in
down
Mary has always looked _________ to her uncle, who is a very successful actor.
up
I do feel ________ you, honestly!
for
out
by
He spoke _________ such assurance that we couldn't but believe him.
with
Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box.
(0) has been done as an example. When faced (0)________ some new and possible bewildering technology change, most people (1)________ in one of two ways. They either recoil (2)________ anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary, or too complicated or that it (3)________ makes life less than human. Or they learn to adapt to the new invention and (4)________ wonder how they could possibly have existed (5)________ it. Take computers as example. For many of us, they still (6)________ a threat to our freedom and give us a frightening (7)________ of a future in which all decisions will be (8)________ by machines. This may be because they seem (9)________, and difficult to understand. Ask most people what you can use a home computer for, and you usually get vague answers about how ‘they give you information’. In fact, even those of us who are (10)________ with computer and use them in our daily work, have little idea of how they work. But it does not take long to learn how to operate a business programme, even if things occasionally go wrong for no apparent (11)________. Presumably, much the same happened when telephone and television became widespread. What seems to alarm most people is the (12)________ of technology change, (13)________ than change itself. And the objections that are made to new technology may (14)________ have a point to them, since change is not always an improvement. As we discover during power cuts, there is a lot to be said for the oil lamp, the coal fire, and forms of entertainment, such as books or board (15)________, which don’t have to be plugged into work. When faced (0)________ some new and possible bewildering technology change, most people (1)________ in one of two ways.
When faced (0)________ some new and possible bewildering technology change, most people (1)________ in one of two ways.
with
to
for
on
Chọn A
react
treat
solve
perform
Chọn D
somewhere
someplace
someway
somewhat
Chọn C
eventually
possibly
initially
naturally
Chọn A
with
without
on
for
Chọn B
show
meet
face
represent
Chọn D
possibility
sense
idea
prospect
Chọn B
invented
changed
taken
done
Chọn C
unsteady
unsure
mysterious
obvious
Chọn C
accustomed
familiar
used
commonplace
Chọn B
reason
cue
excuse
cause
Chọn A
rate
swiftness
speed
tempo
Chọn C
more
less
rather
other
Chọn C
badly
better
worse
well
Chọn D
As we discover during power cuts, there is a lot to be said for the oil lamp, the coal fire, and forms of entertainment, such as books or board (15)________, which don’t have to be plugged into work.
sports
games
plays
shows
Chọn B
The History of the Guitar
The word 'guitar' was brought into English as an adaptation of the Spanish word 'guitarra’, which was, in turn, derived from the Greek 'kithara'. Tracing the roots of the word further back into linguistic history, it seems to have been a combination of the Indo-European stem 'guit-’, meaning music, and the root '-tar’, meaning chord or string. The root '-tar' is actually common to a number of languages, and can also be found in the word 'sitar’, also a stringed musical instrument. Although the spelling and pronunciation differ between languages, these key elements have been present in most words for 'guitar' throughout history.
While the guitar may have gained most of its popularity as a musical instrument during the modern era, guitar-like instruments have been in existence in numerous cultures throughout the world for more than 5.000 years. The earliest instruments that the modern eye and ear would recognise as a 'normal' acoustic guitar date from about 500 years ago. Prior to this time, stringed instruments were in use throughout the world, but these early instruments are known primarily from visual depictions, not from the continued existence of music written for them. The majority of these depictions show simple stringed instruments, often lacking some of the parts that define a modern guitar. A number of these instruments have more in common with the lute than the guitar.
There is some uncertainty about the exact date of the earliest six-string guitar. The oldest one still in existence, which was made by Gaetano Vinaccia, is dated 1779. However, the authenticity of six-string guitars alleged to have been made prior to 1790 is often suspect, as many fakes have been discovered dating to this era. The early nineteenth century is generally accepted as the time period during which six-string guitars began taking on their modern shape and dimensions. Thus for nearly two hundred years, luthiers, or guitar makers, have been producing versions of the modern acoustic guitar.
The first electric guitar was not developed until the early twentieth century. George Beauchamp received the first patent for an electric guitar in 1936, and Beauchamp went on to co-found Rickenbacker, originally known as the Electro String Instrument Company. Although Rickenbacker began producing electric guitars in the late 1930s, this brand received most of its fame in the 1960s, when John Lennon used a Rickenbacker guitar for the Beatles' debut performance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. George Harrison later bought a Rickenbacker guitar of his own, and the company later gave him one of their earliest 12-string electric guitars. Paul McCartney also used a Rickenbacker bass guitar for recording. The Beatles continued to use Rickenbacker guitars throughout their career, and made the instruments highly popular among other musicians of the era.
The Fender Musical Instruments Company and the Gibson Guitar Corporation were two other early electric guitar pioneers, both developing models in the early 1950s. Fender began with the Telecaster in 1950 and 1951, and the Fender Stratocaster debuted in 1954. Gibson began selling the Gibson Les Paul, based partially on assistance from jazz musician and guitar innovator Les Paul, in 1952. The majority of present day solid-body electric guitars are still based largely on these three early electric guitar designs.
Throughout the history of the guitar, an enormous number of individuals have made their mark on the way in which the instrument was built, played and perceived. Though some of these individuals are particularly well known, like the Beatles or Les Paul, the majority of these people are virtually invisible to most modern guitar fans. By looking at the entire history of the guitar, rather than just recent developments, largely confined to electric guitars, it is possible to see more of the contributions of earlier generations.
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Complete the summary. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer. Write your answer in the numbered box.
Instruments similar to the guitar have been played by musicians for over (1) ________ years. What we know about many of these instruments comes from (2) ________ rather than actual physical examples or music played on them. In some ways, these early stringed instruments were closer to (3) ________ than the guitar as we know it today. We do have examples of six-string guitars that are 200 years old. However, the (4) ________ of six-string guitars made by guitar makers who are also known as luthiers before the final decade of the eighteenth century is often open to question.
Although the electric guitar was invented in the 1930s, it took several decades for electric guitars to develop, with the company Rickenbacker playing a major part in this development. Most (5) ________ electric guitars in use today are similar in design to guitars produced by the Fender Musical Instruments Company and the Gibson Guitar Corporation in the 1950s.
Some parts of the following passages have been removed. Read the passage and then choose from the list A-J given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all. Write your answer in the numbered box. (0) has been done as an example.
PEDAL POWER
If you are trying to get around central London when the traffic is bad and you can’t find a taxi, (0)____________: pedal-powered rickshaws are becoming increasingly popular in the capital. In fact, it is estimated that 350 of them now cruise the streets, though there is no official licensing procedure for these diminutive vehicles, so precise numbers are not available. And this is exactly the problem; it is claimed by residents’ associations and taxi drivers. Since rickshaws are not subject to the same regulations as other vehicles, (1) ____________. Consequently, the areas around popular tourist sights are sometimes packed with stationary pedicabs, as the rickshaws are also known. And (2) ____________ as no specific law is being broken.
On the other hand, (3) ____________, which naturally get stuck in traffic jams like other motor vehicle. And unlike traditional London cabs, pedal-powered rickshaws cause no pollution whatsoever. Many tourists like them because they are an amusing, unusual way to get around. But are they potentially dangerous? Well, (4) ____________. Some taxi drivers claim the three-wheeled vehicles are inherently unstable and may tip over if the driver takes a corner too quickly. Rickshaw drivers insist that they drive almost exclusively in the narrow streets of the city centre, where (5) ____________. There has as yet been no serious accident involving a pedicab, but the government is considering some form of regulation just to be on the safe side.
A. it could hardly be any different in this context B. it is difficult for traffic police to do anything about them C. it never seems to cause too much inconvenience D. it very much depends who you talk to |
Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below the passage. (0) has been done as an example.
Although the (0)________ in the global temperature by 4 per cent predicted by many scientists may not sound like much, it is the difference between (1)________ and the last Ice Age, when huge glaciers (2)________ Europe and most of Britain. Nobody knows exactly what would happen in a warmer world, (3)________ we do know some things. Heat a kettle and the water inside it expands. The temperature of the world has climbed more than half a degree this century, and the oceans have risen by at (4)________ 10 cm.
But just as it takes several minutes for a kettle to begin (5)________, so it may have taken the oceans thirty years to swell. This means that the global warming we are now (6)________ is a result only of the carbon dioxide we have dumped into the atmosphere up to (7)________ 1960s. Since then, the use of fossil (8)________ has increased rapidly. Scientists working for the United Nations and European governments have (9)________ warning that what the Dutch and the people of the East Anglia will need to do will be to build more extensive sea defences. Many of the world’s greater cities are at (10)________, because they are located at sea level. Miami, (11)________ entirely built on a sandbank, could be swept away. But the effects of (12)________ sea levels will be much worse for the developing countries. With a metre rise in sea levels, 200 million people could become (13)________.
There are other fears too, (14)________ to a recent United Nations report. The plight of the hungry in the northern Africa could (15)________, as rainfall in the Sahara and beyond is reduced by 20 per cent.
(1) now
Half the afternoon was spent on clay-modelling.
Clay-modelling ………………………….........................................................................
Clay-modelling was timetabled for/took up/ half the afternoon.
Many’s …………………………………………………………………………………………
Many’s the time (that) I heard her use those words.
It was not so ..................................................................................................................
It was not so much a discussion as argument.
We wouldn't .................................................................................................................
We wouldn't have been reimbursed if we hadn’t taken legal advice.
You drove .................................................................................................................
You drove me to distraction with your silly question.
Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word.
From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent (TERMS)
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In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent.
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He’s a very good footballer/ tennis player in addition to being a very good tennis player/ footballer.
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If only everything weren’t difficult to me!
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