Trường Thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Thiện Thành - Trà Vinh: A. Multiple Choice (40 Pts) I. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
Trường Thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Thiện Thành - Trà Vinh: A. Multiple Choice (40 Pts) I. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
Trường Thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Thiện Thành - Trà Vinh: A. Multiple Choice (40 Pts) I. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have
some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) _________ contact with
someone who does. Is there such a thing as the ideal pet"? If so, what goes to make
up the ideal pet? Various (2) __________ influence one's choice of pet, from your
reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are
relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3)________ can be considerable. Everything
must be (4) ____________ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and
veterinary (connected with taking care of the health of animals) bills. You must be prepared
to (5) __________ time on your pet, shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can
be demanding (needing a lot of time, attention, or energy)and a big responsibility. Are you
prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent
pet? How much (6) __________ room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic
animal into a (7) ________ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten
the life of your pet? Pets (8) _________ turtles and goldfish can be cheap and
convenient, but if you prefer affection pets a friendly cat or dog would be more (9)
___________. People get pets for a number of reasons: for company, security or to
teach responsibility, especially to children. Pets can be affectionate and' loyal and an
excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) ________ you and
your lifestyle.
- tribulation (n) /ˌtrɪb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/: a problem or difficulty
1. A. near B. close (collocation) C. narrow D. tight
2. A. measures
B. elements ( phần tử, yếu tố, một phần của một vật/việc gì đó lớn hơn)
C. factors ("nhân tố", chỉ một vật/việc ảnh hưởng đến một kết quả nào đó.)
D. points
3. A. upkeep (the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition)
B. maintenance (the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition)
C. upbringing (Your upbringing is the way that your parents or carers treat you and the things that
they teach you when you are growing up.)
D. raising
4. A. considered
B. held
C. taken (to take sth into account: to consider sth)
D. kept
5. A. take B. waste С. occupy D. spend (spend sth on sth)
6. A. free (adj): costing nothing, or not needing to be paid for
B. spare (adj): available to use because it is extra, ready to use all the time
E.g: a spare key/tyre
C. empty (adj): not containing any things or people
D. vacant (adj): (of a place) not being lived in or used, have to wait if it is occupied
E.g: The hospital has no vacant beds.
7. A. confined (adj): small and surrounded by walls or sides
E.g: It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces.
B. detained (v): to force someone officially to stay in a place (no adjective form)
E.g: A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning
C. reduced (adj): less than before or less than usual
E.g: reduced costs/hours/rates
D. closed (adj): not open
8. A. so that (vì vậy)
B. as for (used to talk about how another person or thing is affected by something)
C. as if (cứ như thể)
D. such as (for listing example)
9. A. suited (adj) (+ to/for): right for someone or something
B. appropriate (adj): suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
C. likely (adj) = tend to (col): probably happen or is expected
D. good
10. A. fits (If something fits you or fits into a place, it is the right size or shape for you or
for that place)
E.g: I’ve put on weight and my trousers don’t fit me anymore!
B. matches (v): If two colors, designs, or objects match, they are similar or look
attractive together
E.g: Do you think these two colors match?
C. suits (v): to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion
E.g: The city lifestyle seems to suit her - she looks great
D. goes with
+ go with something : If one thing goes with another, they suit each other or they look
or taste good together
E.g: This wine goes particularly well with seafood
+ go with someone: to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
B. WRITTEN TEST (70 pts)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)
OPEN CLOSE TEST 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best
fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
MARKETS
Most people in Britain and the US now buy their fresh food in supermarkets rather
than traditional markets. But markets are still important (1) to the life of many cities
and towns and in recent years farmers' markets, where local farmers and others sell
(2) produce or home-made foods directly to the public, have grown in popularity.
In Britain, most markets are held in the open air, in town squares or market places.
They usually take (3) place only on market day, the same day each week, and
sometimes on Saturday, and the stalls are put (4) up for each occasion. Towns where
markets have traditionally been held are called market towns. Many still have a
market cross, indicating where the market was originally held, or an old market (5)
hall, a covered area open at the sides. Today, markets (6) sell flowers, fruit and
vegetables, fish and meat, clothes and household goods. Some towns and cities in
Britain and the US have a (7) covered or indoor market. These markets are usually
open more days of the week than outdoor markets and operate more like shops.
Markets that sell cheap second-hand goods, (8) including clothes, jewellery and
books are called flea (bọ chét) markets (A flea market is an outdoor market which sells cheap
used goods and sometimes also very old furniture). In the US, these are usually in buildings and
open during normal shopping hours. The word market is sometimes used in
American English to (9) refer to any food shop. A (10) hypermarket or superstore in
both Britain and the US is a very large store or supermarket.
(1): important for: something sb/sth need or that will help you in some way
important to: something that sb/sth value
(2): produce (n): food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming
(3): take place (idom): happen
(4): put up (phr.v): build something
(5): market hall (n): a covered space or a building where food and other articles are sold from stalls by
independent vendors
(7): covered market (n): a market that is inside of a building
(8): include (v): to contain something as a part of something else
(9): refer to: mention sth/sb
(10: hypermarket (n): a very large shop
OPEN CLOSE TEST 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best
fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
Face-to-face conversation is a (1) two-way process: you speak to me, I reply to you
and so on. Two-way (2) communication depends on having a coding system that is
understood by both (3) sender and receiver, and an agreed convention (quy ước)
about signaling the beginning and end of the (4) message. In speech, the coding
system is a language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks
at a time may seem too obvious to (5) mention. In fact, the signals that people use
in conversations and meetings are often non-verbal. For example, lowering the pitch
of the (6) voice may mean the end of a sentence; a sharp intake of breath (7) may
signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman's (8) eye may indicate the desire
to speak in a formal setting (9) like debate; a clenched (to close or hold something very
tightly) fist may indicate anger. When these (10) sensory signals are not possible,
more formal signals may be needed.
(1): two-way (adj): permitting movement or communication in two directions
(3): sender (n): a person who send something
(5): mention (v): to refer to something or someone
(8): catch sb’s eye (idm): to get someone's attention, especially by looking at them
(10): sensory (adj): connected with the physical senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight
3. It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law.
(interpret)
interpret (v): to decide what the intended meaning of something is
interpretation (n): an explanation or opinion of what something means
4. Many people think that the famine was a result of the civil war, but it is untrue.
(truth)
truth (n)/true (adj)
untrue (adj): false, not true
5. You'll need to be a little more imaginative if you want to hold their attention to
your writings. (imagine)
imagine (v): to form or have a mental picture or idea of something
imaginative (adj): new, original, and smart
6. Andi has correctly memorized the order of a pack of cards in just 31.16. seconds.
(memory)
memorize (v): to learn something so that you will remember it exactly
7. A ghostwriter is a person who writes a book, etc. for another person, under
whose name it is then published. (write)
8. Don't believe what they said. I think they are untrustworthy witnesses. (worth)
untrustworthy (adj): not able to be trusted
Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats,
and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the (13) respiratory (adj)
system. It can lead to asthma (hen xuyễn) /ˈæs.mə/. It can cause a person to breathe
too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the
stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems of (14) digesting food. These are
only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from
stress.
Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel
(15) anxious (adj).They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time.
When people are under stress, they often (16) overreact to little problems. For
example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for
dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody (If someone is moody,
their moods change suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily), or nervous. (17)
Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an
extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and
increasing stress. Alcoholism (the condition of being an alcoholic) and other
addictions often develop as a result of (18) overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to
relieve stress. Eating (19) disorders such as anorexia (a serious mental illness in which a
person does not eat, or eats too little, often resulting in dangerous weight loss) /æn.əˌrek.si.ə/,
are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is
allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.
It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the
emotions. (20) Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a
great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our
minds. Then, try to reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.
(13): respiratory (adj): related to the body
(14): of + V-ing/noun-phrase
(16): overreact (v): to react too strongly
(17): long-term (adj): continuing a long time into the future
(19): disorder (n): an illness of the mind or body
(20): untreated (adj): not given medical treatment
The Statue of Liberty is the famous statue that stands (1) in -> on Liberty Island in
New York Harbor. At a height of 151 feet, it is extremely tall. The statue was a gift to
the United States from the people of France, and over the years it (2) had -> has
become a symbol of freedom. Many people think an American designed it, but it
was in fact created by a French artist, Frédéric Bartholdi.
The designer tried many designs and models, (3) included -> including children and
animals, before he chose a female figure, wearing a gown and cloak, holding a torch
high above (4) his -> her head. The statue's body looks like a Greek goddess. In the
early drawings, the statue's face was going to look like the president's wife, (5) and
-> but Bartholdi decided to copy the face of Charlotte Beysser, Bartholdi's mother.
Bartholdi decided to make the skin (6) of -> from copper sheets. This was a good
choice because the workmen were able to lift and work with the sheets with no
difficulty. He considered other cheaper metals but thought they might be (7) so ->
too hard to work with because of (8) its -> their weight.
On October 28th 1886, the President of the United States opened the Statue of
Liberty in a ceremony in front of a huge, (9) exciting -> excited crowd. The President
gave a long speech, and Bartholdi was asked to give one too but he refused because
he was a shy man. A fireworks display was delayed until November 1st because of
poor weather, but the parade went ahead as (10) plan -> planned.
(1): incorrect preposition
(2): Use present perfect because the sentence has the signal phrase “over the years”
Explanation:
Reduced Relative : The designer tried many designs and models, including children and animals (Active)
Full relative clause sentence: The designer tried many designs and models, which included children and
animals (Correct)
NOT: Reduced Relative: The designer tried many designs and models, included children and animals (Passive)
Full relative clause sentence: The designer tried many designs and models, which was included children and
animals. (Wrong)
(4): Use the wrong possessive pronoun because The Statue of Liberty is a woman due to this extract “before
he chose a female figure” in the passage.
(5): Use the wrong conjunction as the sentence has two ideas that are opposite to each other.
(6):
Make something of something/someone (phr.v): to have an impression or an understanding about something
E.g:
What do you make of the new boss? (= What is your impression of her?)
Make something from something (active sentence) = make out of: To create something from someone or
something
E.g: They made the fences from the stones of a ruined Roman fort.
(7):
So : S + V + so + adj + (that) + clause.
(8): Wrong possessive pronoun as the subject “other cheaper metals” is a plural subject.
(9):
Adj-ed: describe emotions – they tell us how people feel
Adj-ing: describe the thing that causes the emotion – a boring lesson makes you feel bored
(10): “ As planned” is the short form of “ as it was planned “ where “ it was “ was omitted
5. It can be conclude from the research, heart diseases ‘correlate (If two or
more facts, numbers, etc. correlate or are correlated, there is a relationship between them)
with smoking.
→ The research shows a correlation between heart diseases and smoking.
B. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar
as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given.
This word must not be altered in any way.
6. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been
spying for his government. (SUSPICION)
→ The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his
government. (on suspicion of V-ing)
7. He got up very early this morning. (CRACK)
→ He got up at the crack of dawn this morning.
(at the crack of dawn (idm): very early in the morning)
8. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences.
(FALLEN)
→ Though they had had many differences, they hadn’t fallen out.
(fall out: to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them)
9. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me.
(NOSE)
→ I am irritated that she looks down her nose at me.
→ I am resentful of/ at/ about the way she look down her nose at me.
(look down (your nose) at sb: to think that you are better than someone)
resentful (adj): feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that
you do not like = irritated (adj) = annoyed (adj)
10. Fortunately, his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK)
→ As luck would have it, his route took him very near where they lived.
(as luck would have it (idm): by chance)