Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 54)
100 câu hỏi
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
hospital
mischievous
supportive
special
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
family
whenever
obedient
solution
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
biologist
generally
responsible
security
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
confident
important
together
exciting
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
possible
university
secondary
suitable
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
medieval
humanity
psychology
familiar
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
masterpiece
predator
technical
flamingo
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
overpopulated
responsibility
originality
incomprehensible
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
arithmetic
mausoleum
economy
receptionist
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
simplify
national
illiteracy
secretary
Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box
The criminal was sentenced to death because of …….of his crime.
the severity
the complexity
a punishment
the importance
"Would you like me to get you a taxi?" - “________’’
That would be delightful. Thanks
Well, let’s see.
Yes, please, if it’s no bother
Yes, I see.
If it…….their encouragement, he could have given it up.
hadn’t been
had been
hadn’t been for
had been for
By the end of this month I…….for this company for two years.
have been working
will have been working
will be working
will work
Laura is very thin,…….her young sister, who is quite heavy.
dissimilar to
unlikely
unlike
dislike
Please…….and see us some time. You’re always welcome.
come to
come about
come around
come away
They're having a party in…….of his 84th birthday.
ceremony
honor
memory
celebration
The proposal has not met with…….agreement.
voluntary
universal
informal
effective
A child's vocabulary…….through reading.
expands
expends
expels
exposes
We…….friends even after we grew up and left home.
became
made
struck up
remained
Supply the correct form(s) of the verb in brackets to complete each sentence.
He was the only student …….(award) the special prize in reciting poetry competition.
…….(convince) that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything.
You look hot. What …….you ……. (do)?
I regret …….(invite) him to my party yesterday.
Had you studied harder, you …….(get) a prize.
Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Don't press the 'submit' button till you’ve…….finished with these 5 sentences. (completion)
The criminal has a very …….scar in his face. (notice)
His …….arrival surprised all his friends and family. (expect)
I have known…….for all my life. (hard)
It was a…….thing to say. (hurt)
Don’t try to do things too quickly. Set yourself a…….target. (really)
In…….with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (accord)
Snow in August! How…….! (ordinary)
The film is entertaining but full of historical ……. (accurate)
Since I am an …….driver, I think you should drive. (experience)
Find out and correct the mistake in each sentenceCaroline refused to take the job given her because the salary was not good.
to take
given
because
was
I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now.
college
and
am working
for
Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
the members
the
were made
to write
While the Browns were away on holiday, their house was broken in.
While
were
away on
broken in.
Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
don’t
our son about
passing
final
Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and he is now looking after a new one.
told me
bored with
looking after
a new one
Now I’ve become old, I can’t read as quickly as I used to.
Now
become
can’t read as
used to
Although research has been ongoing since 1930, the existence of ESP - perception and without the use of the sight, hear, taste, touch or smell - is still disputed.
since
existence
use
hear
As many as 50 percent of the income from motion pictures produced in the United States comes from marketing the films abroad.
As many as
produced
comes from
abroad
Sleep is controlled by the brain and associated by characteristic breathing rhythms
controlled
the brain
associated by
breathing
Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs.
lay off make up get on care for go out
fall through come down put off draw up bring up
The teacher…….well with everyone in the school.
She…….with a bad cold just before Christmas and she could not come to the party.
After his mother died, he…….by his grandmother.
Once the fire ……., we had to sit in the cold.
The neighbor always …….stories about others. Don’t trust him.
I’ve just spent 2 weeks …….an old aunt of mine who’s been ill.
The two sides were close to an agreement, but it…….
The meeting had to be ……. until a later day.
The company has…….two hundred workers because of a lack of new orders.
Our lawyers will…….a new contract.
The accumulation of book (1) ……. is one part of school education
treasure
value
richness
knowledge
The accumulation of book (1) ……. is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often is carried to (2) ……. in many countries so that no time for other interests is (3) ……. to young people.
extremity
excess
limit
boundary
The accumulation of book (1) ……. is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often is carried to (2) ……. in many countries so that no time for other interests is (3) ……. to young people.
available
provided
devoted
reserved
Not only must they attend school (4) ……. five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects
during
for
throughout
in
but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (5) ……. instruction.
farther
additional
extra
further
They have almost no chance of taking (6) ……. any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants and (7) ……. life of the countryside except during their summer holidays.
on
up
back
over
They have almost no chance of taking (6) ……. any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants and (7) ……. life of the countryside except during their summer holidays.
untamed
original
wild
natural
Early youth should be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (8) ……. as well as study
pleasure
amusement
joy
entertainment
of freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (9) ……. a family (10) ……. an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment.
creating
bringing
building
raising
of freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (9) ……. a family (10) ……. an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment.
hold
put
indicate
mark
What does the passage mainly discuss?
How the principles of use and disuse change people’s concepts of themselves.
The way people change themselves to conform to fashion.
The changes that occur according to the principles of use and disuse.
The effects of the sun on the principles of use and disuse.
The word “wither way” could be best replaced by …….
split
rot
perish
shrink
The word “those” refers to …….
organisms
bodies
parts
muscles
Men who body build …….
appear like sculptures
change their appearance
belong to strange cults
are very fashionable
D. are very fashionable
with enthusiasm
as an artistic form
with scientific interest
of doubtful benefits
The word “horny” could be best replaced by …….
firm
strong
tough
dense
It can be inferred that the principles of use and disuse enables organisms to …….
change their existence
automatically benefit
survive in any condition
improve their lifetime
The author suggest that melanin …….
is necessary to produce vitamin D
is beneficial in sunless climate
helps protects fair-skinned people
is a synthetic product
In the 2nd paragraph, the author mentioned sun tanning as an example of …….
humans improving their local conditions
humans surviving in adverse conditions
humans using the principles of use and disuse
humans using the principles of use and disuse
The word “susceptible” could be best replaced by …….
condemned
vulnerable
allergic
suggestible
Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a bike is one of the first experiences children have of the idea of (1) ……. the law.
However, a large number of children are left to learn the rules by trial and error, instead of being guided by experienced (2) ……..
Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department (3) ……. crashing on their bikes.
This could be easily prevented by (4) ……. them the basics of bicycle safety
Ideally, children should be allowed to (5) ……. only in safe places, such as parks and cycle tracks.
When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the (6) ……., it is important to teach them some basic safety principles.
First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, which (7) ……. traffic signs, signals and road markings.
Second, they should (8) ……. wear a helmet.
Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets can (9) ……. head injuries by up to 85 percent.
In many places, (10) ……. are required by law, particularly for children.
Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given.
Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
Don't ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Jack has become confident as a result of his success.
Jack’s success ……………………………………….…………………………………………………...
Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday.
There ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
I can't describe people as well as you can.
You are …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I didn't arrive in time too see her.
I wasn't …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to
I hadn’t expected ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Adrian was the only person who didn’t enjoy the party.
Everyone enjoyed ……………………………………………………………………………………….
They were never aware at any moment that something was wrong.
At no time ………………………………………………………………………………………..……....
Do shops usually stay open so late in this country?
Is it……………………………………………………………………………….……..……………….?
Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given.
I don’t know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool ( put )
………………………………………………………………………………………
These two makes of computer are practically the same. ( hardly )
………………………………………………………………………………………
Do you think climate affects people’s personalities? ( influence )
………………………………………………………………………………………
He doesn’t find it difficult to earn money. (trouble)
………………………………………………………………………………………
I’ve finally started sorting out my postcard collection. ( round )
………………………………………………………………………………………
