Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 42)

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet.   

         UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) __________ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) __________to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE)  ___________ between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN)___________about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in.

 This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a 

This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) __________ for wearing jeans to work.

This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) __________ for wearing jeans to work.

Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) __________to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally.

The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE)  ___________ between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN)___________about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office.

The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ___________ between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN)___________about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office.

Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in.

Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in.

Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in.

Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in.

The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______.

According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______.

The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______.

It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______.

Water that is “shallow” is NOT _____________.

A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to ___________.

The possessive “their” refers to ____________.

A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _____________.

From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ____________.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Write your answers on your answer sheet.           

Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______,  give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden.            Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner.            In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles.

           Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable.

However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can.

At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation

ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden.

Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning?

Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come?

In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________.

In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________.

The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________.

(10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

 Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.    

        Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down.            Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it.

           Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ .

Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams.

Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances

(4) _________illness or a personal problem.

Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down.

Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam?

If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic.

Yes, but (8) _________many written ones.

In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to

they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question

Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time.

It is not until December 25^th _________the exam results will be announced.

I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house.

There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country.

He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________.

It was in this house ______.

______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside.

When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously.

______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.

According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave.

It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______.

A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests.

When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes.

____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now.

_______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years.

_______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.

Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine.

When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles.

I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker.

She tried to _______.

Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. Write your answers on your answer sheet.       

Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other.

I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again.

I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____.  

Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away.

I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______.

The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano ___________.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT)

-> Sales of the magazines __________________________________________. 

Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD)

-> I ___________________________________________________________.

Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON)

-> Dinner will be served ___________________________________________.

Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE)

-> Besides ______________________________________________________.

It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT)

-> You _________________________________________________________.