Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh - Đề 79 (Có đáp án)

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1. ENGLISH PRACTICE 1617 – 01 - 09 Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently in each group. 1. A. latter B. label C. ladder D. latitude 2. A. pour B. roar C. flour D. soar 3. A. chase B. purchase C. bookcase D. suitcase 4. A. thread B. feather C. bread D. bead 5. A. prepare B. preface C. preparation D. prejudice Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word. 6 : A. invalid B. predict C. pretend D. preface 7 : A. mausoleum B. conservative C. disqualify D. magnificant 8 : A. nuclear B. province C. construct D. complex 9 : A. literacy B. contingency C. ceremony D. sanctuary 10 : A. optimist B. accuracy C. continent D. artificial Mark the correct answer to each of the following question 11: The first movie- length cartoon, ___ , “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” set the standard for later full length features such as “ The Lion King” and “Pocahotas” A. that released ever B. whichever released C. ever released D. released whatever 12: ___, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience: they are a necessity. A. where some industries B. there are some industries C. in some industries D. some industries 13: Only in the Civil war ___killed or wounded A. soldiers in America B. so many American soldiers were C. many in America D. were so many American soldiers 14: Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than___ who live without pets. A . do the elderly B. elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the elderly 15:___, Harry was the thirty – third President of the United States A. He was born and raised in Missori B. That he was born and raised in Missori C. Because he was born and raised in Missouri D. Born and raised in Missouri 16: ___ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system A. The Earth being B. The Earth is C. That the Earth is D. Being the Earth 17: All the way along the wind street ___ A. he came B. came he C. did he came D. comes he 18: Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have ___ A. not definite shape B. none definite shape C. no definite shape D. nothing definite shape 19: Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine ___ of the ozone layer over the poles. A. what is causing the deterioration B. what the cause of the deterioration C. is causing the deterioration D. the deterioration is causing 20: The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained___ Ạ. A remembrance that interest rates were to rise the following month B. A reminder that a raise in interest rates was the month following C. To remember that the interest rates was going up next month D. A reminder that the interest rates would raise the following month 21: There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run ___ A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth 22: The idea ___to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it A. went B. came C. turned D. changed 23. The players’ protests___ no difference to the referee’s decision at all A. did B. made C. caused D. created 24: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ___ in the school cross-country race A. respectively B. actively C. responsively D. tremendously 25: By using all the latest technology, the yathchman managed to cross the Atlantic in ___ time. A. record B. lightning C. top D. quickest 26:Why ___ Peter to the party? He is always making trouble A. Don’t we invite B. don’t you invite C. not invite D. invite 27. The speaker fail to get his message ___ to his audience A. around B. in C. across D. out 28: You are under no obligation ___ to accept this offer A. whatsoever B. Eventually C. Apart D. indeed 29: ___ no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently A. so that B. in order that C in order to D. A and B 30: Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A in to a sentence in language B. ___, it is a complex art. A. But B. In addition C. Rather D. However 31: You can always ___Ann to give you sound advice A. bank of B. bank for C. bank at D. bank on 32: His emotional problems ___from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think. A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout 33:There should be an international law encouraging__ A. afforestation B. deforestation C. forestry D. reforestation 34: I’m not keen on ___ control of the project to a relatively newcomer A. undertaking B. charging C. entrusting D. allotting 35: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___with rapidly changing technology
2. A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace 36. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any ___ on his movements A. obstacle B. veto C. restriction D. regulation: 37: He was very taken ___ by her aggressive attitude A. about B. asideC. apartD. aback 38: Most crimes that are committed are no more than __theft A. slight B. small C. unimportant D. petty 39:John was asked to ___ before the judge A. wit B. testify C. execute D. prejudice 40: She is extremely competent and ___ A. industrial B. industrious C. industry D. industrialized Find out the mistake part 41. Assessment instruments in nursery schools (A) they feature items and (B) other materials different (C) from those on elementary (D) school tests. 42. (A) All the witnesses said (B) that John (C) was blaming (D) for the accident. 43. Migrant (A) workers live in (B) substandard (C) unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often (D) are lacking medical care. 44. For thousands of years, (A) man has created (B) sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and (C) using them for perfume (D) or medicine. 45. Copper comes from seven (A) types of (B) ores that (C) also contain (D) the other materials. 46 : (A) At the rate the clerks were (B) processing the applications, Joe figured that it (C) will take four hours for (D) his to be reviewed 47:Professor Layton was (A) equally fond of the two children, but he had to admit that he (B) found the (C) youngest and (D) easier child to handle 48: In order to (A) become a law, a bill (B) must be passed not (C) only by the Senate but also (D) the House of Representatives 49: (A) Automobile began to be equipped (B) by (C) built-in radios (D) around 1930 50: (A) The Oxford University Publisher has just published a new (B) series of (C) readers for students (D) of English Mark the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part. 51 : Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases A. colossal B. popular C. common D. scattered 52 : In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office A. refuse B. keep C. change D. name 53 : The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries A. permitted B. restricted C. illegal D. binding 54: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith! A. considerably B. thoroughly C. altogether D. specificially 55 : A brief outlined of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the first meeting A. dispensed B. dispered C. distributed D. contributed Read the following passage and indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate that special occasion? Well, the .(56)of options open today’s youngster – or even “ oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the traditional party or restaurant visit. No longer is it .(57) sufficient to invite your friends round , buy some food and get a barker to produce a cake. No, today’s birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the .(58) expensive to the downright dangerous. Anything goes, as long as it is unusual and impressive. Top of this year ‘s popular (59) are as follows: taking some friends rally driving , helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting , and hot air ballooning . Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach – churning , while water rafting (60) down rapids. The desire of adventurous celebration is not restricted to the .(61) . I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated (62) the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson. Of course, if you have money the world is your oyster. A very rich relation of mine flew fifty of his friends to a Caribbean island to mark the passing of his half century. Unfortunately I was only a .(63) relation. Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to .(64) the less extravagant or less adventurous among us. However, with my own half century looming on the horizon I would not say no to a weekend in Paris and a meal at the Eiffel Tower. I can (65)dream. Perhaps by the time I’m eighty I’ll be able to afford it. 56: A. scale B. degree C. range D. variance 57: A. hoped B. decided C. marked D. considered 58: A. perfectly B. dearly C. outrageously D. explicity 59: A. experiments B. extravagances. C. exposures D. expenses 60: A. ride B. travel C. voyage D. crossing 61: A. adolescents B. teenagers C. youth D. young 62: A. attaining B. arriving C. reaching D. getting 63: A. distant B. remote C. faraway D. slight 64: A. pacify B. satisfy C. distract D. absorb 65:A. however B. but C. nevertheless D. anyway Fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase
3. Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (66) ___ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (69) ___ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (70) ___ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (71) ___ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (72) ___ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (73) ___ into their private lives. After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (74) ___ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (75) ___ employee or a values colleague? 66: A. reckon B. rely C. trust D. estimate 67: A. manner B. image C. expression D. looks 68: A. notion B. feeling C. view D. reaction 69: A. successful B. humble C. good at D. tactful 10: A. hesitant B. reluctant C. tending D. used 71: A. psychological B. physical C. similar D. relevant 72: A. reliable B. predictable C. faithful D. regular 73: A. invasion B. infringement C. intrusion D. interference 74: A. confidential B. secretive C. reticent D. classified 75: A. laborious B. particular C. thorough D. conscientious Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Collecting maps can be an enjoyable hobby for antiquarian booksellers, a captivating interest for cartographers, a lucrative vocation for astute dealers, and an inspirational part of the occupational functioning of map catalogers, archivists, and historians. Among recognized collectibles, maps are relatively rarer than stamps, but they have had their avid enthusiasts and admirers ever since copies were made by hand only for affluent, the commanding officer, and the ship captain. Whether the interest is business-related or amateur, the economic means abundant or slim, a collection needs a theme, be it associated with contemporary changes in cartographic representation or geographic knowledge, or a more accessible goal centered on a particular mapmaker, technique, or type of subject matter. Collectors should not overlook topical maps issued predominantly or exclusively after World War II, such as navigational charts, industrial compound road layouts, or aerial projections. Potential collectors ought not to disregard two superficially prosaic, yet important themes: maps of travel routes for family trips, and maps that, for aesthetic reasons, they personally find intriguing or simply attractive. In the first case, like the box with old family photos, the collection will give the travelers the opportunity to reminisce and relive the journey. In most cases, photocopies are worthy alternatives to originals. For example, historical society collections customarily include the high quality facsimiles needed to make a collection as comprehensive and practical as possible, supplementing the contributions made by well-to-do donors and benefactors. If not predisposed to wait patiently, and possibly ineffectually, for a lucky find, collectors may choose to sift through dealer stock, peruse through advertisements in local, regional, or national periodicals, and solicit the assistance of the U.S. Library of Congress and private agencies. Government and public agencies, companies, and trade associations can advise the collector about maps currently in circulation and pending sales of dated reproductions, editions, and prints. 76. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Why hobbyists always flaunt their map collections. B. How maps can be collected by professionals and enthusiasts. C. How to assure an interrupted flow of collectibles. D. What cartographers advocate as a worthy undertaking. 77. In paragraph 1, the word lucrative is closest in meaning to A. instructive B. insensitive C. profitable D. profuse 78. According to the passage, map collecting as a hobby is A. not deserving of the time and resources B. not as conventional as collecting stamps C. as eccentric as collecting dolls D. conformist in the best sense of the word. 79. In paragraph 1, the word avid is closest in meaning to A. keen B. humorous C. devoted D. supportive 80. It can be inferred from the passage that, at a time when maps were accessible to the upper socioeconomic classes, they appealed also to a fair number of A. professional copiers B. ardent devotees C. buried-treasure hunters D. obscure amateur dealers 81. In paragraph 2, the phrase “economic means” is closest in meaning to A. economic maps B. fiscal responsibility C. available funds D. capital investment 82. The author of the passage mentions all of the following as sources of procuring maps EXCEPT A. fellow collectors B. map vendors C. personal archives D. publishers
4. 83. In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “superficially prosaic” to mean A. described in informal prose B. seemingly boring and unimaginative C. useful for travelers who enjoy a change D. potentially uncovered in a box of photos 84. In paragraph 3, the word “predisposed” is closest in meaning to A. pressured B. provoked C. condemned D. inclined 85. A paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss A. specific organizations to contact about map acquisition B. specific mapping techniques used to enlarge the scale C. trimming and framing valuable acquisitions D. volunteering time and work to maintain obsolete maps Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the following questions Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “ baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game : a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “ The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlement. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members . Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners. During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten , an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gentlemently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball , including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “ Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mis west proclaimed itself the American League 86: What is the passage mainly about? A. the origin of baseball B. the commercialization of baseball C. the influence of the “ New York Game” on baseball D. the development of baseball in the nineteenth century 87: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ? A. the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin” B. hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball C. the “ New York “ spread rapidly because it was better formalized D. business – minded investors were only interested in profits 88 : The word “ inception” closest in meaning to A. requirements B. beginning C. insistence D. rules 89 : The word “ lavish “closest in meaning to A. prolonged B. very generous C. grand D. extensive 90:Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception A. a team might consist of 40 members B. the president would choose teams from among the members C. they didn’t play on weekend D. they might be called “ duffers” if they didn’t make the first nine 91 : According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except: A. commercialism became more prosperous B. the clubs are smaller C. outstanding players got extra income D. people gamed on the outcome of games 92 : Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age” A. wooden stadiums replaced open fields B. a weekly periodical commenced C. the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed D. profits soared 93: The word” somewhat” is closest in meaning to A. to a significant extent B. to a minor extent C. to not the same extent D. to some extent 94: The word “itself” in line 24 refers to A. the Western League B. growing cities C. the Midwest D. the American League 95: The word business-minded is closest in meaning to A. able to work in business B. able to think about business C. good at business management D. minded in business the end