Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 cực hay có lời giải (Đề 34)

 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.

Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs.

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.

The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes.

 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.

- Tiêu đề SEO: Nor is it about drifting (1) ___ an exhausted sleep.

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.

Read the text and do the tasks as follow.

Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark.

The selection of people to carry out the repair work.

Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark.

Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes.

By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house?

After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately?

Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire?

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

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. 

Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.

When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert.                                 CONCERNED

® As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert.

David said that the accident was his fault.                                                       TOOK

® David .................................................................. the accident.

If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do.                                                  KNOWING

® If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do.

The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY

® But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.

Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given.

How do our sales compare with those of other firms?                                               (relation)

→ How do

The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline)

→ There has

This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies.                                             (doubt)

→ There is

I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning.                                         (question)

→ My changing

The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.