Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 cực hay có lời giải (Đề 39)
106 câu hỏi
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question
imagine
discipline
determine
Valentines
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purses
blouses
amuses
Pleases
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lie
goalie
society
pie
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finished
jagged
packed
punched
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accurate
tale
shape
date
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situations
obstacles
secrets
Sounds
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chasm
phrase
suitcase
chase
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vineyard
Finland
business
ignite
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touched
crooked
missed
watched
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following question
dedicate
private
eliminate
educate
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The singer and actor____________ coming now.
is
are
was
were
Tom_________ things around the house, which is annoying.
always leaves
has always left
is leaving
is always leaving
Up_________ when it saw its master.
jumped the dog
did the dog jump
the dog jump
does the dog jump
I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_________ Bob to the airport late last night.
weren’t taking
hadn’t had to take
didn’t have to take
didn’t take
_________ you didn’t come to see her?
How come
Why
What for
A and B are correct
The couple _________in that castle for several months before they noticed anything odd.
have been living
have lived
had been living
were living
That is the librarian _________ I got the information.
whom
from who
from him
from whom
Part- time workers at the company are the first_________.
that is laid off
who lay off
being laid off
to be laid off
Noise pollution generally receives less attention than_________ air pollution.
does
it does
is
it is
While_________ to help him with his essay, I got impatient because he wouldn’t pay attention to what I was saying.
I am trying
having tried
I try
trying
After he left _________ University of Massachusetts, he went to_________ Indiana State University.
the - ø
the – the
ø - the
ø - ø
If Mary_________ me she was going, I could have asked her for a lift.
tells
had told
wouldn’t tell
won’t tell
The salesperson says that there_________ many quality items on sale from next Monday.
was
will be
would be
were
There is a small number involved, possibly___________ a hundred.
as many as
as little as
as few as
as much as
I can never understand why quite a few city dwellers have no ideas of _________.
that their neighbor
who are their neighbors
whose neighbor is
who their neighbors are
His pale face suggested that he _________ not well.
should be
be
were
was
Corporations have been donating more and more to _________.
the needy
the need
the needy people
the needed
You’re going to set up the equipment in a minute. _________ give you a hand?
Shall I
Will I
Would I
Do I
Going on this diet has really_________me good. I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
made
taken
done
had
She nearly lost her own life _________ attempting to save the child from drowning.
at
with
for
in
The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _________ .
celebrations
celebrated
celebrities
celebrates
I expect Tom’s jokes were awful. Actually they are _________ funny.
rather
quite
completely
totally
She_________ me a nice compliment yesterday.
brought
made
took
paid
Over the last few months garages_________ the price of petrol three times.
have risen
have put up
raised
have gone up
The polar bear’s _________ depends on its ability to catch fish.
survivor
survive
surviving
survival
It was _________ that I bought those books.
this shop
this shop where
at this shop
the shop
“ So how are things at school, Tim? “________________________”
Oh, pretty good, actually .
Well, I can’t agree with you.
It’s my pleasure.
I was not very good at it.
_________, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
Despite tired
Though tired
Tired although she was
She was tired
Our school _________ about 600 new students every year.
admits
accepts
allows
gets
The kind- hearted woman _________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
wasted
spent
dedicated
lived
The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
came up to
came up for
came up with
came out of
Tom: “ Which is more important, luck or effort?”
Mary: “ Luck is _________effort.”
on the same importance
of the same importance as
the same importance as
as the same importance as
“ He’s not interested in Physics, is he?” “_________”
No problem.
Yes, he is not at all
I promise he isn’t.
No, he isn’t, I’m afraid.
As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to _________ more staff.
take in
take on
take over
take up
It is a good idea for them to exchange _________ before the visits.
correspond
corresponds
correspondence
correspondingly
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
For a decade, Barzilai has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to longervity.
who are vegetarians
who want to be fruitarians
who are extraordinary
who live to be 100 or older
The high mountain climate is cold and inhospitable.
rainy
stormy
uninviting
intense
After the bottom fell out of the market, he was virtually bankrupt.
completely
finally
practically
dishonestly
My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
skillful
famous
perfect
modest
New members will be issued with a temporary identity card.
of a long time
of a short time
of great attempt
of prime importance
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
My laptop is very slow and unreliable. If you use it, please save your files frequently if you do not want to loose it.
you
it
you
it
It took a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and cost an average of fifteen thousands dollars.
approximately
complete
through
thousands
If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now.
took
seriously
would be
with the locals
Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group.
Neither
arresting
would reveal
his group
Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
history
cultural
have been
national
Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business, ______.
hoping she can easier get a job
with the hope for being able finding a better job
hoping to find a job more easily
with hopes to be able easier to get employment
_________, I was pleased it was over.
Though strange it was
Despite it may sound strange
Strange though it may sound
Even though being very strange
Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is_________.
well established extremely by the age of five
by the age of five it is extremely well established
extremely well established by the age of five
by the age of five and extremely well established
Having been served lunch, _________.
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee
the committee members discussed the problem
it was discussed by the committee members the problem
a discussion of the problem was made by the committee
He objected to____________________________.
his mistakes being laughed at
laughing his mistakes at
his mistakes laughing at
his mistakes at laughing
Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer ( A,B,C or D ) for each space:
According (0)______ a magazine article I read recently, we (1)______ live in an age of increasing leisure. Not only are more and more people reaching retirement age with their taste for enjoyment and even adventure relatively (2)________ but the working week is becoming shorter and the opportunities for leisure are becoming greater and greater all the time. Not to mention the fact that people (3)_________ to spend less time traveling to work or may even be working from home. What I can't understand, however, is who these people are. As far as I can (4)________ the whole thing is another one of the journalistic fictions. I admit that there are a lot of retired people nowadays but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang- gliding or sailing single-handed (5)_________ the world. My own parents seem to (6)_______ most of their time gazing at the television. And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (7)________ remind my company about it. I seem to be working longer and longer hours all the time. The little leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (8)_______ up at rain-swept platforms. I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (9)_________ either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (10)__________ .
According (0)______ a magazine article I read recently, we (1)______ live in an age of increasing leisure.
present
at the moment
now
at this time
Not only are more and more people reaching retirement age with their taste for enjoyment and even adventure relatively (2)________ but the working week is becoming shorter and the opportunities for leisure are becoming greater and greater all the time.
present
survived
free
intact
Not to mention the fact that people (3)_________ to spend less time traveling to work or may even be working from home.
use
tend
have
demand
As far as I can (4)________ the whole thing is another one of the journalistic fictions.
concern
imagine
expect
tell
I admit that there are a lot of retired people nowadays but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang- gliding or sailing single-handed (5)_________ the world.
round
over
through
into
My own parents seem to (6)_______ most of their time gazing at the television.
have
use
save
spend
And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (7)________ remind my company about it.
would
to
had
might
The little leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (8)_______ up at rain-swept platforms.
keep
line
show
set
I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (9)_________ either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (10)__________ .
cost of living
lifestyle
lifeline
livelihood
I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (9)_________ either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (10)__________ .
pension
retirement
insurance
salary
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The history of clinical nutrition, or the study of the relationship between health and how the body takes in and utilizes food substances, can be divided into four distinct eras: the first began in the nineteenth century and extended into the early twentieth century when it was recognized for the first time that food contained constituents that were essential for human function and that different foods provided different amounts of these essential agents. Near the end of this era, research studies demonstrated that rapid weight loss was associated with nitrogen imbalance and could only be rectified by providing adequate dietary protein associated with certain foods. The second era was initiated in the early decades of the twentieth century and might be called "the vitamin period. " Vitamins came to be recognized in foods, and deficiency syndromes were described. As vitamins became recognized as essential food constituents necessary for health, it became tempting to suggest that every disease and condition for which there had been no previous effective treatment might be responsive to vitamin therapy. At that point in time, medical schools started to become more interested in having their curricula integrate nutritional concepts into the basic sciences. Much of the focus of this education was on the recognition of deficiency symptoms. Herein lay the beginning of what ultimately turned from ignorance to denial of the value of nutritional therapies in medicine. Reckless claims were made for effects of vitamins that went far beyond what could actually be achieved from the use of them. In the third era of nutritional history in the early 1950's to mid-1960's, vitamin therapy began to fall into disrepute. Concomitant with this, nutrition education in medical schools also became less popular. It was just a decade before this that many drug companies had found their vitamin sales skyrocketing and were quick to supply practicing physicians with generous samples of vitamins and literature extolling the virtue of supplementation for a variety of health-related conditions. Expectations as to the success of vitamins in disease control were exaggerated. As is known in retrospect, vitamin and mineral therapies are much less effective when applied to health-crisis conditions than when applied to long-term problems of under nutrition that lead to chronic health problems.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The stages of development of clinical nutrition as a field of study
The history of food preferences from the nineteenth century to the present
The effects of vitamins on the human body
Nutritional practices of the nineteenth century
It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following discoveries was made during the first era in the history of nutrition?
Certain foods were found to be harmful to good health.
Vitamins were synthesized from foods.
Effective techniques of weight loss were determined.
Protein was recognized as an essential component of diet.
The word "tempting" is closest in meaning to.
realistic
necessary
correct
attractive
It can be inferred from the passage that medical schools began to teach concepts of nutrition in order to
encourage medical doctors to apply concepts of nutrition in the treatment of disease
support the creation of artificial vitamins
convince doctors to conduct experimental vitamin therapies on their patients
convince medical doctors to participate in research studies on nutrition
The word "Reckless" is closest in meaning to?
recorded
irresponsible
informative
urgent
The word "them" refers to
effects
vitamins
claims
therapies
Why did vitamin therapy begin losing favor in the 1950's ?
Medical schools stopped teaching nutritional concepts
Nutritional research was of poor quality
The public lost interest in vitamins
Claims for the effectiveness of vitamin therapy were seen to be exaggerated.
The phrase "concomitant with" is closest in meaning to
in dispute with
prior to
in conjunction with
in regard to
The word "skyrocketing" is closest in meaning to
internationally popular
increasing rapidly
surprising
acceptable
The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
Why nutrition education lost its appeal
Problems associated with undernutrition
The fourth era of nutrition history
How drug companies became successful
Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider. Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you. The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission. Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
discovering
considering
measuring
disposing
The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to ____
emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
indicate that the answers are not really important.
indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to
questions
answers
features
jobs
According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city ?
plumbing
law
retail sales
advertising
It can be inferred from the paragraph 4 that
jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
The word “evoke” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
agree on
bring to mind
be related to
differ from
The word “that” in paragraph 5 refers to
occupation
the traveling life
a flight attendant
commission
Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5 ?
To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
In paragraph 5, the author suggests that
you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
According to the passage, which of the following is true ?
To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the clues at the beginning of each sentence. There’s an example at the beginning (0).
I was very shocked when I knew that I had failed that important test.
It came _______________________________________________________________ .
The third time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only on
As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
The____________________________________________________________________
It was wrong of you to allow a 4- year-old child to walk home alone.
You should______________________________________________________________.
She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime.
She found_______________________________________________________________
They thought that the thief was still in the house.
The thief __________________________________________.
“ Unless I receive her letter tomorrow, I’ll phone her,” said Nam
Nam said that if__________________________________________________________.
Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox.
Nick admitted __________________________________________________________ .
While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite my _____________________________________________________________ .
It was essential for her to be relieved of her duties.
It was essential that _______________________________________________________.
Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given in the brackets. There’s an example at the beginning (0).
No messages have come for me, have they? ( THERE)
He drove so carelessly that he had an accident last month. (SUCH)
They are letting John out of hospital next week. (RELEASED)
John is being released from hospital next week.
Why don’t you get an optician to test your eyes? (TESTED)
I bought a magazine whose title is Sun Flowers. (OF)
Write a passage (about 200 words) on the following topic:
In order to help save endangered species from extinction, a number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these reserves?
Use your specific ideas and examples to support your answer.








