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

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Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. 

A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.

But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.

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______.

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Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. 

BLACK WIDOW SPIDER

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. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. 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. Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. 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, it is advisable to take______ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are______ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

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.

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Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word.

True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. 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. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (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. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9)______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10)______ deep-seated.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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