Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 51)

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences

The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.

Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin.

______ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully.

The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules.

Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company.

We______ have been happier in those days.

You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so______ you’re used to the noise.

The storm ripped our tent to______.

He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.

Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.

I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor.

He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______.

I have very______ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.

The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.

The sixth time he called me at night was the______.

All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events.

They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.

“Shall we go out tonight?”        - “____________”

It's no use______ over______ milk.

The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain______ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.

While it is indeed one of the most______ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake

its bite injects such as amount of venom by______ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans

In fact, ______ (4. FATAL) are rare.

The latter are vulnerable as the female is______ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating

Such______ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.

Nevertheless, the______ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be______ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home

Nevertheless, the______ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be______ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home

and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take______ (9. CAUTION). 

Furthermore, since black widow spiders are______ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs.bring out        do up              slow down           save up           hang overmix up            grow up          go with                dress up         run for Silence______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to______.

Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ______ in Camden Town in London

Barrack Obama has decided to______ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.

Because I hate______ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces

Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store.

Kate had been______ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons instead.

Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently______.

Brendan was worried about having to______ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes.

He______ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.

Nor is it about drifting (1)______ an exhausted sleep

Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (2)______ be

we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3)______ of quality and effect.

(4)______ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness

in which our bodies are (5)______ rest while our minds are awake.

(6)______ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do

so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7)______ than one of exhaustion

Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8)______ alone nurturing our body’s abilities.

With (9)______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10)______ deep-seated.

With (9)______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10)______ deep-seated.

A well-protected house______.

According to the writer, we should______.

The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot______.

What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?

The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that______.

Gaining entry to a house through a small window______.

According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms______.

The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole______.

What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?

The best title for the text is______.

Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the words given

It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

→ We find....................................................................................................................................

Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

→ Only when................................................................................................................................

While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.

→ They accidentally cut off ........................................................................................................

He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

→  He needn't ..............................................................................................................................

While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.    

→ Despite ..................................................................................................................................

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(s).

1. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly.  (WRONG)

→........................................................................................................................................................

Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND) 

→........................................................................................................................................................

They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.   (AS) 

→........................................................................................................................................................

I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)

→........................................................................................................................................................

The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)

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