Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 cực hay có lời giải (Đề 37)

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences.

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 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.

However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT)_______ regarding its evil nature.

While it is indeed one of the most (27. 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 (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans.

While it is indeed one of the most (27. 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 (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans.

In fact, (29. FATAL)_______ are rare.

The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE)_______ by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating.

Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. 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.

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 them.

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

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 (46)_______ an exhausted sleep.

Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (47)_______ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (48)_______ of quality and effect.

Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (47)_______ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (48)_______ of quality and effect.

(49)_______ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (50)_______ rest while our minds are awake.

(49)_______ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (50)_______ rest while our minds are awake.

(51)_______ 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, (52)_______ than one of exhaustion.

(51)_______ 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, (52)_______ 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, (53)_______ alone nurturing our body’s abilities.

With (54)_______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (55)_______ deep-seated.

With (54)_______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (55)_______ 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 word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.

They will try John for murder at the High Court next week.                                            (trial)

→ John____________________________________________________________.

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____________________________________________________.

Writing an essay.

“Recycling is saving up our lives”.

What do you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 280- 300 words to support your points.