LUYỆN ĐỀ TỔNG ÔN 8+

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 40
NGÀY: 11/06/2022
BIÊN SOẠN: CÔ PHẠM LIỄU
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Jet lag causes problems with our _____ clock.
A. biological B. biology C. biologist D. Biologically
Question 2: They invited him to the party, ______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they
Question 3: The political candidate knew the issue was a hot_______, so he deferred to his chief of
staff, who directed questions to the committee chairperson.
A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog
Question 4: I agree _______one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km.
A. in B. of C. on D. For
Question 5: Due to lacking ___________, they couldn’t open a new shop as scheduled.
A. interest rates B. funds C. shares B. expenses
Question 6: The bus was late, ______we missed the last train back to our hometown.
A. so B. therefore C. nor D. nevertheless
Question 7: Lara goes to a ______ temple every week.
A. great big ancient Buddhist B. Buddhist great big ancient
C. ancient great big Buddhist D. big great ancient Buddhist
Question 8: Because of the heavy rain, we are going to have to ______ the soccer match until next
week.
A. turn down B. put off C. set off D. set up
Question 9: My cousin broke his leg when he _____ football last week.
A. was playing B. plays C. has played D. played
Question 10: _______, my classmates will have bought the ticket for me.
A. By the time I arrive at the cinema B. After I have arrive at the cinema
C. When I arrived at the cinema D. As I had arrived at the cinema
Question 11: The campaign against drinking and driving has ______ road accidents by 25%.
A. avoided B. caused C. witnessed D. reduced
Question 12: People who take on a second job inevitably ______ themselves to greater stress.
A. offer B. subject C. field D. place
Question 13: Millions of bars of chocolate ______ in the world each day.
A. consume B. consumed C. are consuming D. are consumed
Question 14: _______ the man in front of the bank had strange actions, I immediately reported it to
the police.
A. Seeing that B. Being seen that C. Have seen that D. To see that
 Question 15: The sooner you apply for the post, ______ you are accepted.
A. the most likely B. the more likely C. more likely D. most likely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 16: Maggie and Peterson are chatting during the break time.
Maggie: “What do you think about the new physics teacher?”
Peterson: “___________”
A. Mind your own business. C. It’s in the classroom.
B. He’s clever, isn’t he? D. Physics is a difficult subject.
Question 17: Lan and Bach are visiting an art gallery.
Lan: “Look at this picture of an upright piano!”
Bach: “__________”
A. You are so irritating. C. I felt hot.
B. Why can’t you? D. Who drew it?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. possession B. politics C. revision D. proposal
Question 19: A. receive B. proper C. process D. leader

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. bounced B. closed C. caused D. sneezed
Question 21: A. emit B. highlight C. island D. idol

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: As a sociable student, Pete likes to spend his free time taking part in many of the
school’s clubs.
A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy
Question 23: For some students, mastering English grammar is difficult.
A. hard B. easy C. relaxing D. interesting

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Getting tons of spam emails from different companies trying to sell you something
every day is a real pain in the neck.
A. relaxing B. irritating C. healthy D. painless
Question 25: Tom was really good at producing elaborate sketches of buildings around the city.
A. ugly-looking B. slight C. mild D. simple

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 26: I drank the liquid. Right after that I realized it was not water.
A. No sooner I had drunk the liquid than I realized that it was not water.
B. Only after I drink the liquid will I realize it is not water.
C. Only when I drank the liquid did I realize it was water.
D. Hardly had I drunk the liquid than I realized that it was water.
Question 27: Jack dropped out of school at the age of 15. He now regrets it.
A. If only Jack had dropped out of school when he was 15.
B. If Jack dropped out of school when he was 15, he would regret it.
C. Jack wishes he hadn’t dropped out of school when he was 15.
D. Jack regrets not having dropped out of school when he was 15.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 28: When I got home, Irene was lying in bed thinking about what a wonderful time she has
had.
A. home B. lying C. wonderful time D. has had
Question 29: Elephants are in dangered of extinction because poachers have hunted them for its
ivory tusks.
A. of B. because C. hunted D. its
Question 30: Sometimes it is better not to say the truth if someone is likely to be upset
unnecessarily.
A. say B. truth C. upset D. unnecessarily

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 31: The lights are on, so I’m sure Dan is at home. a guess proves your logic,
belief
A. Dan must be at home as the lights are on.
B. Dan can’t be at home as the lights are on.
C. Dan must have been at home as the lights were on.
D. Dan should have been at home to turn on the lights.
Question 32: “He is playing volleyball with your brother.” she said to me.
A. She told me he was playing volleyball with your brother.
B. She told me she was playing volleyball with my brother.
C. She told me he was playing volleyball with my brother.
D. She told me he was playing volleyball with her brother.
Question 33: Peter started learning to play the piano two months ago.
 A. Peter has learned to play the piano for two months.
B. Peter is learning to play the piano at the moment.
C. Peter stopped learning to play the piano two months ago.
D. Peter has never learned to play the piano.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Music And Sleep

Many of us think that listening to music when going to bed will make it harder for you to sleep. In
reality, however, music can help sleepers of (34) __________ ages, from babies to the elderly, at both
naptime and night-time. Using soothing music to wind down before bed each night is (35) __________
acceptable and even encouraged by many experts as a relaxation technique.

It turns out that bedtime listening can help people (36) ___________ suffer from sleep disorders by
boosting sleep quality and quantity. The benefits may not happen overnight and it can take as many
as three weeks to see improvement, but listening to music pays off. Putting on some tunes can help
you fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night, and feel more (37) __________ in the morning.

(38) ___________ the reasons why music can help you sleep better aren’t clear, it may have to do with
the relaxing effect that a good song can have, or the fact that music may trigger feel-good chemicals
in the brain. Music can have real physical affects, too, by lowering your heart rate and slowing your
breathing.

(Adapted from business-standard.com)

Question 34: A. other B. another C. every D. all

Question 35: A. perfectly B. accurately C. flawlessly D. excellently

Question 36: A. whom B. which C. where D. who

Question 37: A. refreshed B. refilled C. rebooted D. restored

Question 38: A. Because of B. Despite C. Even if D. While

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Forming study groups can be a very effective strategy for learning, especially during exam
preparation. This is because group members can share ideas and learn from each other. However, if
not done well, studying with friends can be more distracting than helpful, so you will need to know
how to make study groups effective.
It's recommended to keep study groups between 4 to 6 people. People often socialise too
much and cannot work on as much material or knowledge if groups are too small. In bigger groups,
however, some members may not contribute to study sessions or make efforts as much as others and
organization can be a problem. With 4 to 6 people in your group, you'll minimize socialisation and
maximize individual contribution.
The most effective study is completed in study groups consisting of members with the
common goal of earning good grades. Students dedicated to succeeding in school usually complete
assigned reading, take extensive notes, and clear up confusion by asking questions and contributing
to the group. Depending on the subject matter, sometimes it's advantageous to select group
members with unique talents or knowledge.
One important thing to remember is to always be prepared. Group study can be very
ineffective if members come to sessions without knowing what they are doing. Before a session, each
member of the study group should review lecture notes, complete select readings from the textbook,
and identify specific subjects to study. Someone should be assigned to create a detailed schedule for
sessions and ensure that they are productive and stays on track. It is also helpful to schedule breaks to
avoid group members feeling drained from all the studying.
(Adapted from educationcorner.com)

Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Reasons why a study group can be unsuccessful
B. The amazing benefits of study groups
C. Developing an effective study group
D. How to choose the right people for study groups
Question 40: The word “others” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. groups B. members C. sessions D. efforts
Question 41: In paragraph 3, what do we learn about study groups?
A. They are most effective when all members want good results.
B. They only work when all members have succeeded in school.
C. They are mostly composed of students who are able to take extensive notes.
D. They must consist of at least one member with unique talents or knowledge.
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Study groups can be unhelpful if you do not know what to do.
 B. The bigger the study group, the more socialisation takes place.
C. Group study needs to be carefully prepared in advance to be effective.
D. In a study group, a member should take charge of organizing sessions.
Question 43: The word “drained” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. disturbed B. annoyed C. exhausted D. worried

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Have you decided to take on a new habit but keep failing to maintain it? Do you give up when
things get tough? You may have low self-efficacy. But don’t be too worried: self-efficacy is something
that you can build with practice.
When you have high self-efficacy, you believe that you can do something. At the heart of self-
efficacy is the idea that you can control what you do. If there’s a storm on the day you were going to
go to the gym, for example, you don’t just give up on exercise for the week. You might rearrange your
schedule so you can go another day, or you might work out at home, or you might remind yourself
that a missed day will not destroy your routine or derail your long-term plan.
The first step to build self-efficacy is congratulating yourself for small wins. Past successes are
fuel for future success. This applies to tiny things like habits: if you managed to make it to the gym
once, it’s a lot easier to show up on day two. It also applies to bigger projects. If you did a beginner
running program and “graduated” by running a five-kilometre race, that’s huge. You learned that you
can follow a program. You learned that you can run farther than you ever thought you could. And you
can harness all of that positivity to push yourself when working on a new goal.
Inspiration does not only come from yourself. For some people, looking up to a world-class
athlete or simply a healthy and fit friend can inspire them in the gym. Also, just as you can cheer on a
friend, your friend can cheer you on as well. Additionally, make an effort to seek out instructors,
coaches, and mentors who make you feel unstoppable. If somebody you trust thinks that you can do
something, you’ll start to believe it too.
When you’re trying to stay on a path, it helps to know where that path leads. Just imagine:
what will it look like to hit your goal? How good and proud will you feel when you cross the finish
line? And if you feel ready for this, you can even visualise scenarios where you’re facing difficulties.
How will you feel if you get injured or if your gym suddenly closes? Your plan is surely big enough to
survive these obstacles, but it will help to think them through ahead of time and plan out how you will
handle them.
(Adapted from lifehacker.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Empower Yourself By Developing Self-Efficacy
B. Self-Efficacy And Its Power To Change Lives
C. Feeling Down? Celebrate Even The Smallest Win
D. Where To Find Inspiration To Believe In Yourself
Question 45: According to paragraphs 1 and 2, which of the following is NOT TRUE about self-
efficacy?
A. The more self-efficacy you possess, the more confident you are in yourself.
B. A sense of control over things is the fundamental element of self-efficacy.
C. With high self-efficacy, you are more ready to handle unexpected issues.
D. People with low self-efficacy have difficulties making long-term plans.
Question 46: The word “derail” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.

A. fight B. prevent C. spoil D. cancel

Question 47: The word “huge” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. monumental B. enormous C. prestigious D. breathtaking
Question 48: The word “this” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.
A. stay on a path B. hit your goal
C. cross the finish line D. visualise scenarios
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Small achievements lead to the highest levels of self-efficacy when celebrated.

B. Positive feelings that you get from a success can become motivation for other efforts.
C. Many people find inspiration from friends since they cannot find a suitable famous person.
D. Without a clear idea of what success will feel like, it would be impossible to reach your objectives.
Question 50: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. Self-efficacy is naturally high in people who are good at solving problems.
B. Those who forget about their past achievements can never build self-efficacy.
C. Developing self-efficacy is not something that you have to do on your own.
D. Because it helps you to be well-prepared, visualising struggles first is crucial.

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