60 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm thuộc Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 47)

Câu 1:

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. arrow

B. loud

C. moldy

D. poultry

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Chọn B

Câu 2:

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. basilisk

B. bison

C. basic

D. basin

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Chọn A

Câu 3:

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. subtlety

B. indebtedness

C. bombard

D. combing

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Chọn C

Câu 4:

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. benevolent

B. content

C. molecules

D. technique

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Chọn C

Câu 5:

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. conscience

B. bronchitis

C. shuttle

D. chauffeur

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Chọn B

Câu 6:

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line

A. comic

B. clementine

C. climax

D. thermonuclear

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Chọn D

Câu 7:

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line

A. diligent

B. dimension

C. action

D. innate

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Chọn B

Câu 8:

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line.

A. characterize

B. absence

C. datum

D. charcoal

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Chọn A

Câu 9:

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line.

A. solicitor

B. separately

C. spacious

D. sequence

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Chọn A

Câu 10:

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line

A. parachute

B. armchair

C. accent

D. accidentally

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Chọn D

Câu 11:

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _______ of identical products.

A. quality

B. quantity

C. quandary

D. qualification

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Chọn B

Câu 12:

Only the _______ of the building is going to be remodeled.

A. insides

B. interior

C. indoors

D. inner

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Chọn B

Câu 13:

Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _______ to me.

A. indifference

B. disinterest

C. importance

D. interest

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Chọn A

Câu 14:

After years of neglect there was a huge _______ program to return the city to its former glory.

A. restoration

B. preservation

C. conservation

D. refurbishment

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Chọn A

Câu 15:

The assistant suggested _______ the next day when the manager would be there.

A. we are coming back

B. to come back

C. we will come back

D. we came back

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Chọn D

Câu 16:

I never get a _______ of sleep after watching a horror film.

A. wink

B. blink

C. night

D. ounce

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Chọn A

Câu 17:

As it was Christmas, the _______ at church was much larger than usual.

A. audience

B. convention

C. congregation

D. grouping

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Chọn C

Câu 18:

The sheep were huddled into a _______ to protect them from overnight frosts.

A. cage

B. kennel

C. hutch

D. pen

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Chọn D

Câu 19:

The jury _______ the defendant “not guilty”.

A. gave

B. returned

C. subscribed

D. found

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Chọn D

Câu 20:

Many _______ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.

A. customary

B. habitual

C. traditional

D. ordinary

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Chọn C

Câu 21:

He managed to finish his thesis under the _______ of his tutor.

A. guidance

B. help

C. aid

D. assistance

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Chọn A

Câu 22:

Mr. Henry was given a medal in _______ of his service to his country.

A. gratitude

B. knowledge

C. recognition

D. response

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Chọn C

Câu 23:

Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _______ any solutions.

A. thought over

B. come up with

C. looked into

D. got round to

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Chọn B

Câu 24:

You _______ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.

A. must

B. would

C. should

D. might

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Chọn D

Câu 25:

_______ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.

A. Raw

B. Rude

C. Crude

D. Blunt

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Chọn C

Câu 26:

By the time you receive this letter, I _______ for China.

A. will have left

B. have left

C. would have left

D. will leave

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Chọn A

Câu 27:

Prizes are awarded _______ the number of points scored.

A. resulting from

B. adding up

C. presented to

D. according to

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Chọn D

Câu 28:

The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _______ neglected.

A. dolefully

B. woefully

C. idly

D. pathetically

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Chọn B

Câu 29:

I must take this watch to be repaired; it _______ over 20 minutes a day.

A. increases

B. gains

C. accelerates

D. progresses

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Chọn B

Câu 30:

It had been a trying afternoon, _______ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down.

A. culminating

B. leading

C. arriving

D. finalizing

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Chọn A

Câu 31:

Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (51)_______ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (52)_______, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (53)_______ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (54)_______ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (55)_______.

Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (56)_______ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (57)_______ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (58)_______ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (59)_______ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (60)_______ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.

A. witness

B. evidence

C. result

D. display

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Chọn B

Câu 32:

As they (52)_______, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

A. evolve

B. change

C. develop

D. alter

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Chọn C

Câu 33:

The idea that having a good cry do you (53)_______ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (54)_______ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin.

A. better

B. fine

C. good

D. well

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Chọn C

Câu 34:

The idea that having a good cry do you (53)_______ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (54)_______ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin.

A. contain

B. retain

C. hold

D. keep

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Chọn A

Câu 35:

Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (55)_______.

A. construct

B. achieve

C. provide

D. produce

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Chọn D

Câu 36:

Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (56)_______ activity.

A. curing

B. treating

C. healing

D. improving

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Chọn C

Câu 37:

Because some people still regard it as a (57)_______ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry.

A. hint

B. symbol

C. feature

D. sign

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Chọn D

Câu 38:

Tears of emotion also help the body (58)_______ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants.

A. release

B. rid

C. loosen

D. expel

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Chọn B

Câu 39:

Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (59)_______ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (60)_______ “weepies”.

A. consider

B. remark

C. distinguish

D. regard

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Chọn A

Câu 40:

Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (59)_______ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (60)_______ “weepies”.

A. named

B. entitled

C. subtitled

D. called

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Chọn D

Câu 41:

What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A type of wild vegetation

B. Western migration after Civil War

C. The raising of cattle

D. The climate of the Western United States

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Chọn A

Câu 42:

What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?

A. Most history book include the story of the train.

B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period.

C. The driver of the train invented the story.

D. The story of the train may not be completed factual.

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Chọn B

Câu 43:

The word “they” in line 4 refers to________.

A. plains

B. skeletons

C. oxen

D. Americans

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Chọn C

Câu 44:

What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?

A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s.

B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area.

C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War.

D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s.

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Chọn D

Câu 45:

The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to________.

A. lonely

B. uncomfortable

D. dangerous

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Chọn C

Câu 46:

The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to________.

A. favored

B. available

C. ordinary

D. required

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Chọn A

Câu 47:

Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph?

A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.

B. It had to be imported into the United States.

C. It would probably not grow in the western United States.

D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.

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Chọn C

Câu 48:

Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?

A. Mesquite grass

B. Bluejoint grass

C. Buffalo grass

D. Grama grass

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Chọn B

Câu 49:

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?

A. They contain little moisture

B. They have tough stems

C. They can be grown indoors

D. They are not affected by dry weather

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Chọn D

Câu 50:

According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by________.

A. eating only small quantities of grass.

B. continually moving from one grazing area to another.

C. naturally fertilizing the soil.

D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground.

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Chọn B

Câu 51:

Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it

Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.

→ An increased_________________________________________________.

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An increased number of travelers is being stopped by customs officials this week.

Câu 52:

I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.

→ Rather _______________________________________________________.

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Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.

Câu 53:

My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.

→ The moment_________________________________________________.

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The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing.

Câu 54:

He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.

→ At no time ___________________________________________________.

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At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen.

Câu 55:

How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?

→ Other ________________________________________________________?

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Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help?

Câu 56:

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

To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed)

→ To this day_________________ in the field of technology.

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To this day his achievements are unsurpassed in the field of technology

Câu 57:

Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled)

→ Peter_________________ the foul-tasting medicine.

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Peter pulled a face as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine

Câu 58:

It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned.

→ The construction of the building_________________ unfortunate. (longer)

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The construction of the building will take longer than originally planned, which is unfortunate

Câu 59:

What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite)

→ What he told me_________________ the story.

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What he told me whetted my appetite for the rest of the story.

Câu 60:

They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear)

→ They chose_________________ too much snow.

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They chose not to drive for fear of too much snow.