87 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm thuộc Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 51)

Câu 1:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. forged

B. appalled

C.composed

D. noticed

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Chọn D

Câu 2:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. resort

B. aisle

C. hesitate

D. desert

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Chọn B

Câu 3:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. rough

B. tough

C. cough

D. though

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Chọn D

Câu 4:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. amuses

B. purses

C. blouses

D. pleases

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Chọn B

Câu 5:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. break

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

B. meant

C. breakfast

D. head

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Chọn A

Câu 6:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. admission

B. decision

C. revision

D. provision

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Chọn A

Câu 7:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. change

B. hungry

C. stronger

D. Single

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Chọn A

Câu 8:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. intention

B. material

C. mature

D. Intensity

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Chọn C

Câu 9:

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

A. birthday

B. mouth

C. athletics

D. gather

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Chọn D

Câu 10:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. reasonable

B. cigarette

C. comfortable

D. implement

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Chọn C

Câu 11:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. validity

B. tremendous

C. flexible

D. commercial

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Chọn C

Câu 12:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. purchase

B. ignorant

C. tuition

D. vigorous

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Chọn C

Câu 13:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. overlook

B. influential

C. furniture

D. oceanic

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Chọn C

Câu 14:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. argumentative

B. Psychological

C. Contributory

D. hypersensitive

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Chọn C

Câu 15:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. sandals

B. dental

C. canal

D. rental

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Chọn C

Câu 16:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. familiar

B. impatient

C. uncertain

D. arrogant

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Chọn D

Câu 17:

Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

A. forgettable

B. philosophy

C. humanism

D. objectively

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Chọn C

Câu 18:

Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences

The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.

A. called off

B. broken up

C. set back

D. put down

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Chọn A

Câu 19:

Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin.

A. get

B. turn

C. wear

D. go

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Chọn C

Câu 20:

______ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

A. By and large

B. Altogether

C. To a degree

D. Virtually

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Chọn A

Câu 21:

My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully.

A. event

B. performance

C. incident

D. occasion

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Chọn D

Câu 22:

The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules.

A. shambles

B. rumpus

C. chaos

D. fracas

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Chọn A

Câu 23:

Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company.

A. capable

B. skilled

C. eligible

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Chọn D

Câu 24:

We______ have been happier in those days.

A. can’t

B. couldn’t

C. might not

D. must not

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Chọn B

Câu 25:

You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so______ you’re used to the noise.

A. apparently

B. presumably

C. allegedly

D. predictably

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Chọn B

Câu 26:

The storm ripped our tent to______.

A. slices

B. shreds

C. strips

D. specks

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Chọn B

Câu 27:

He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.

A. indicted

B. inferred

C. induced

D. inflicted

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Chọn C

Câu 28:

Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.

A. vacated

B. evacuated

C. abandoned

D. left

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Chọn A

Câu 29:

I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor.

A. crumb

B. speck

C. grain

D. pebble

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Chọn C

Câu 30:

He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______.

A. get through

B. get by

C. get on

D. get up

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Chọn B

Câu 31:

I have very______ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.

A. certain

B. mixed

C. doubtful

D. troubled

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Chọn B

Câu 32:

The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.

A. put

B. pulled

C. set

D. took

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Chọn A

Câu 33:

The sixth time he called me at night was the______.

A. last cause

B. last straw

C. touch and go

D. hot air

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Chọn B

Câu 34:

All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events.

A. broadcast

B. network

C. coverage

D. vision

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Chọn C

Câu 35:

They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.

A. disinterested

C. uncaring

D. indifferent

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Chọn D

Câu 36:

“Shall we go out tonight?” - “____________”

A. Yes, I can

B. Yes, we are

C. Yes, we go

D. Yes, let’s

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Chọn D

Câu 37:

It's no use______ over______ milk.

A. crying/ spilt

B. to cry/ spilling

C. crying/ spilling

D. crying/ to spill

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Chọn A

Câu 38:

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.

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misconception

Câu 39:

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

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venomous

Câu 40:

its bite injects such as amount of venom by______ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans

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comparison

Câu 41:

In fact, ______ (4. FATAL) are rare.

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fatalities

Câu 42:

The latter are vulnerable as the female is______ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating

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solitary

Câu 43:

Such______ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.

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occurences

Câu 44:

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

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unpleasant

Câu 45:

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

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underestimated

Câu 46:

and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home,

it is advisable to take______ (9. CAUTION).

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underestimated

Câu 47:

Furthermore, since black widow spiders are______ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

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resistant

Câu 48:

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

bring out do up slow down save up hang over

mix up grow up go with dress up run for

Silence______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

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hung over

Câu 49:

Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to______.

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slow down

Câu 50:

Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ______ in Camden Town in London

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grew up

Câu 51:

Barrack Obama has decided to______ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.

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run for

Câu 52:

Because I hate______ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces

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doing up

Câu 53:

Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store.

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go with

Câu 54:

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

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saving up

Câu 55:

Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently______.

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brought out

Câu 56:

Brendan was worried about having to______ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes.

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dress up

Câu 57:

He______ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.

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mixed up

Câu 58:

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.

Your answers:

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into

Câu 59:

Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (2)______ be

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might/may/can

Câu 60:

we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3)______ of quality and effect.

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Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (2)______ be

Câu 61:

(4)______ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness

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regardless/irrespective

Câu 62:

in which our bodies are (5)______ rest while our minds are awake.

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at

Câu 63:

(6)______ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do

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Being

Câu 64:

so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7)______ than one of exhaustion

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rather

Câu 65:

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.

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let

Câu 66:

With (9)______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10)______ deep-seated.

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that/this

Câu 67:

With (9)______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10)______ deep-seated.

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how

Câu 68:

A well-protected house______.

A. is less likely to be burgled

B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals

C. is a lot of bother to maintain

D. is very unlikely to be burgled

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Chọn A

Câu 69:

According to the writer, we should______.

A. avoid leaving our house empty.

B. only go out when we have to.

D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.

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Chọn D

Câu 70:

The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot______.

A. is predictable

B. is useful

C. is imaginative

D. is where you always find a spare key

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Chọn A

Câu 71:

What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?

A. isolated

B. populous

C. dissatisfying

D. depressing

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Chọn A

Câu 72:

The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that______.

A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.

B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.

C. will stop a potential burglar.

D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.

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Chọn C

Câu 73:

Gaining entry to a house through a small window______.

A. is surprisingly difficult.

B. is not as difficult as people think.

C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.

D. is tried only by very determined burglars.

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Chọn B

Câu 74:

According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms______.

A. cost a lot of money but are worth it

B. are good value for money

C. are luxury items

D. are absolutely essential items.

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Chọn A

Câu 75:

The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole______.

A. will prevent your home being burgled.

B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.

C. is only necessary for elderly people.

D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.

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Chọn D

Câu 76:

What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?

A. glance

B. gaze

C. search

D. examine

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Chọn D

Câu 77:

The best title for the text is______.

A. Increasing household crime.

B. Protecting your home from intruders.

C. Burglary statistics.

D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.

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Chọn B

Câu 78:

Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the words given

It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

→ We find....................................................................................................................................

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We find it difficult to make ends meet these days.

Câu 79:

Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

→ Only when................................................................................................................................

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Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.

Câu 80:

While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.

→ They accidentally cut off ........................................................................................................

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They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.

Câu 81:

He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

→ He needn't ..............................................................................................................................

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He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).

Câu 82:

While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

→ Despite ..................................................................................................................................

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Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

Câu 83:

Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write 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).

1. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)

→........................................................................................................................................................

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While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.

Câu 84:

Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)

→........................................................................................................................................................

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Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.

Câu 85:

They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)

→........................................................................................................................................................

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They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.

Câu 86:

I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)

→........................................................................................................................................................

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I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.

Câu 87:

The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)

→........................................................................................................................................................

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It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.