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
Chọn C
Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box.
The principles of use and disuse states that those parts of organism’s bodies that are used grow larger. Those parts are not tending to wither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular muscles, they grow. Those that are never used diminish. By examining a man’s body, we can tell which muscles he uses and which he does not. We may even be able to guess his profession or recreation. Enthusiasts of body building cult make use of the principles of use and disuse to build their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape is demanded by fashion in this peculiar minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to use in this way. Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer’s hands are horny hardened by long exposure to rough work. The teller’s hands are often soft. The principles of use and disuse enables animals to become better at the job of surviving in their world, progressively better during their lifetime as the result of living in that world. Humans, through direct exposure to sunlight, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better to survive in particular local conditions. Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to skin cancer. Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin D deficiency and rickets. The brown pigment melanin which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight makes a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person moves to a less sunlight climate, the melanin disappears, and the body benefits from what little sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principles of use and disuse: skin goes brown when it is used, and fades to white when it is not.
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.
Chọn C
The word “wither way” could be best replaced by …….
split
rot
perish
shrink
Chọn D
The word “those” refers to …….
organisms
bodies
parts
muscles
Chọn D
Men who body build …….
appear like sculptures
change their appearance
belong to strange cults
are very fashionable
Chọn C
D. are very fashionable
with enthusiasm
as an artistic form
with scientific interest
of doubtful benefits
Chọn D
The word “horny” could be best replaced by …….
firm
strong
tough
dense
Chọn C
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
Chọn C
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
Chọn C
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
Chọn C
The word “susceptible” could be best replaced by …….
condemned
vulnerable
allergic
suggestible
Chọn B
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
family
whenever
obedient
solution
Chọn A
Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
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. Not only must they attend school (4) ……. five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects, but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (5) ……. instruction. 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. Early youth should be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (8) ……. as well as study, 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.
The accumulation of book (1) ……. is one part of school education
treasure
value
richness
knowledge
Chọn D
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
Chọn B
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
Chọn A
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
Chọn C
but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (5) ……. instruction.
farther
additional
extra
further
Chọn D
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
Chọn B
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
Chọn C
Early youth should be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (8) ……. as well as study
pleasure
amusement
joy
entertainment
Chọn A
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
Chọn D
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
Chọn B
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
biologist
generally
responsible
security
Chọn B
Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
BICYCLE SAFETY
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. Finally, children should be made to understand the importance of riding in areas that are brightly lit and of wearing clothes that make them clearly visible on the road.
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.
obeying
However, a large number of children are left to learn the rules by trial and error, instead of being guided by experienced (2) ……..
adults/people
Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department (3) ……. crashing on their bikes.
after
This could be easily prevented by (4) ……. them the basics of bicycle safety
teaching/instructing
Ideally, children should be allowed to (5) ……. only in safe places, such as parks and cycle tracks.
ride
When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the (6) ……., it is important to teach them some basic safety principles.
road
First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, which (7) ……. traffic signs, signals and road markings.
include
Second, they should (8) ……. wear a helmet.
always
Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets can (9) ……. head injuries by up to 85 percent.
reduce
In many places, (10) ……. are required by law, particularly for children.
helmets
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
confident
important
together
exciting
Chọn A
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
possible
university
secondary
suitable
Chọn B
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
medieval
humanity
psychology
familiar
Chọn A
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
masterpiece
predator
technical
flamingo
Chọn A
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
overpopulated
responsibility
originality
incomprehensible
Chọn A
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
arithmetic
mausoleum
economy
receptionist
Chọn B
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
simplify
national
illiteracy
secretary
Chọn C
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
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
severity: mức độ nghiêm trọng
complexity: độ phức tạp
punishment: hình phạt
importance: độ quan trọng
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn A.
Dịch: Tên tội phạm bị kết án tử hình vì độ nghiêm trọng của tội ác của anh ta.
"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.
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Tình huống giao tiếp
Dịch: "Bạn có muốn tôi gọi taxi cho bạn không?" - “________’’
A. Thật tuyệt. Cảm ơn
Câu này thể hiện sự đồng ý rất tích cực và vui vẻ ("delightful"), nhưng cách nói này có phần hơi quá lạc quan so với tình huống, vì người hỏi chỉ đưa ra một lời đề nghị mà không chắc chắn là bạn sẽ đồng ý. Ngoài ra, lời cảm ơn ở cuối có thể là một cách trả lời quá mạnh, khiến câu trả lời không hoàn toàn phù hợp với tính chất của câu hỏi.
B. Được rồi, chúng ta hãy xem
Câu này thường được sử dụng khi ai đó đang suy nghĩ hay xem xét một tình huống nào đó. Nó không phải là câu trả lời rõ ràng và đồng ý, mà lại tạo cảm giác bạn chưa quyết định. Vì vậy, đây không phải là câu trả lời hợp lý khi bạn đồng ý với lời đề nghị giúp đỡ.
C. Vâng, làm ơn, nếu không phiền.
Đây là câu trả lời phù hợp nhất. Câu này thể hiện sự đồng ý, nhưng cũng lịch sự và tinh tế khi nói "if it's no bother", cho thấy bạn không muốn làm phiền người khác và cảm ơn họ trước vì sự giúp đỡ. Đây là cách trả lời đúng mực và tế nhị khi nhận sự giúp đỡ từ người khác.
D. Vâng, tôi hiểu rồi.
Câu này thể hiện sự hiểu biết, nhưng không có sự đồng ý rõ ràng để người kia gọi taxi cho bạn. "Yes, I see" có thể chỉ ra rằng bạn hiểu câu hỏi, nhưng không đồng ý hay yêu cầu một hành động cụ thể. Do đó, câu này không phải là câu trả lời đúng trong tình huống này.
If it…….their encouragement, he could have given it up.
hadn’t been
had been
hadn’t been for
had been for
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Câu điều kiện loại 3
Dựa vào mệnh đề sau ở dạng “would have VpII”, vậy đây là câu điều kiện loại 3 diễn tả điều kiện và kết quả ngược với quá khứ.
Cấu trúc cơ bản: If + S + had VpII, S + would have VpII
Cấu trúc đặc biệt: If + it hadn’t been for + N, S + would have VpII: nếu không có… thì…
Chọn C.
Dịch: Nếu không có sự động viên của họ, anh ấy đã có thể từ bỏ rồi.
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
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Thì của động từ
Dấu hiệu: By + thời điểm trong tương lai (By the end of this month)
Cách dùng: thì tương lai hoàn thành diễn tả sự việc sẽ đã hoàn thành tính đến một thời điểm cụ thể nào đó trong tương lai.
Công thức: S + will have + P2
=> Thì tương lai hoàn thành tiếp diễn cũng có cách dùng tương tự tương lai hoàn thành, nhưng nhấn mạnh đến tính liên tục của hành động. (for two years)
Công thức: S + will have + been + V-ing
Dịch: Vào cuối tháng này, tôi sẽ đã làm việc cho công ty này được hai năm.
Laura is very thin,…….her young sister, who is quite heavy.
dissimilar to
unlikely
unlike
dislike
Chọn C
Please…….and see us some time. You’re always welcome.
come to
come about
come around
come away
Chọn C
They're having a party in…….of his 84th birthday.
ceremony
honor
memory
celebration
Chọn D
The proposal has not met with…….agreement.
voluntary
universal
informal
effective
Chọn B
A child's vocabulary…….through reading.
expands
expends
expels
exposes
Chọn A
We…….friends even after we grew up and left home.
became
made
struck up
remained
Chọn D
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.
to be awarded
…….(convince) that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything.
Convinced
You look hot. What …….you ……. (do)?
have … been doing
I regret …….(invite) him to my party yesterday.
inviting/having invited
Had you studied harder, you …….(get) a prize.
would have got/would have gotten
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)
completely
The criminal has a very …….scar in his face. (notice)
noticeable
His …….arrival surprised all his friends and family. (expect)
unexpected
I have known…….for all my life. (hard)
hardship
It was a…….thing to say. (hurt)
hurtful
Don’t try to do things too quickly. Set yourself a…….target. (really)
realistic
In…….with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (accord)
accordance
Snow in August! How…….! (ordinary)
extraordinary
The film is entertaining but full of historical ……. (accurate)
inaccuracies
Since I am an …….driver, I think you should drive. (experience)
inexperienced
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
Chọn B
B -> given to
I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now.
college
and
am working
for
Chọn C
C -> have been working
Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
the members
the
were made
to write
Chọn C
C -> was made
While the Browns were away on holiday, their house was broken in.
While
were
away on
broken in.
Chọn D
D -> broken into
Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
don’t
our son about
passing
final
Chọn B
B -> our son on
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
Chọn C
C -> looking for
Now I’ve become old, I can’t read as quickly as I used to.
Now
become
can’t read as
used to
Chọn A
A -> Now that/Because/As/Since
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
Chọn D
D -> hearing
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
Chọn A
A -> As much as
Sleep is controlled by the brain and associated by characteristic breathing rhythms
controlled
the brain
associated by
breathing
Chọn C
C -> associated with
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.
got on/gets on
She…….with a bad cold just before Christmas and she could not come to the party.
Đáp án: came down/went down
Giải thích:
go down with something: mắc bệnh gì
= come down with something
Dịch: Cô ấy bị cảm nặng ngay trước lễ Giáng sinh và không thể tới bữa tiệc.
After his mother died, he…….by his grandmother.
was brought up
Once the fire ……., we had to sit in the cold.
went out/had gone out
The neighbor always …….stories about others. Don’t trust him.
makes up
I’ve just spent 2 weeks …….an old aunt of mine who’s been ill.
caring for
The two sides were close to an agreement, but it…….
fell through
The meeting had to be ……. until a later day.
Đáp án: put off
Giải thích:
put off something: hoãn, dời lịch
Dịch: Cuộc họp đã phải hoãn lại cho đến một ngày sau đó.
The company has…….two hundred workers because of a lack of new orders.
laid off
Our lawyers will…….a new contract.
draw up
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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Don't forget to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
Jack has become confident as a result of his success.
Jack’s success ……………………………………….…………………………………………………...
Jack’s success has turned him into a confident person.
Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday.
There ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
There will be a meeting organized by Green Peace at the Town Hall next Tuesday.
I can't describe people as well as you can.
You are …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
You are better at describing people than I am.
I didn't arrive in time too see her.
I wasn't …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I wasn't early enough to see her.
Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to
I hadn’t expected ………………………………………………………………………………………..
I hadn’t expected him to be so easy to talk to.
Adrian was the only person who didn’t enjoy the party.
Everyone enjoyed ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Everyone enjoyed the party apart from/except (for)/with the exception of Adrian
They were never aware at any moment that something was wrong.
At no time ………………………………………………………………………………………..……....
At no time were they aware that something was wrong.
Do shops usually stay open so late in this country?
Is it……………………………………………………………………………….……..……………….?
Is it usual for shops to stay open so late in this country?
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 )
………………………………………………………………………………………
I don’t know how you can put up with getting up so early to go to the pool.
These two makes of computer are practically the same. ( hardly )
………………………………………………………………………………………
There is / are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer.
Do you think climate affects people’s personalities? ( influence )
………………………………………………………………………………………
Do you think climate has/can have an/some influence on people’s personalities?
He doesn’t find it difficult to earn money. (trouble)
………………………………………………………………………………………
He never has/doesn’t have trouble earning money.
I’ve finally started sorting out my postcard collection. ( round )
………………………………………………………………………………………
I’ve finally got round to sorting out my postcard collection.








