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ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
01, A. bionculars B. biennial C. bigamy D. bibliographer
02. A. chemosphere B. chenille C. machine D. chauvinism
03. A. primitive B. gigantic C. decipher D. archives
04. A. doctrine B. dolphin C. domino D. docile
PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
05. A. ostensible B. cafeteria C. northeast D. detoxify
06. A. orientate B. hypermarket C. taxidermy D. medieval
07. A. dictatorial B. mozzarella C. preferential D. modernity
08. A. pneumonia B. perpetrate C. perpetuate D.
PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
09. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star.
A. predicts B. examines C. contrasts D. signifies
10. The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of an epoch of exodus from rural areas to
cities.
A. episode B. period C. migration D. story
11. My original plan has been so watered down that I don't recognize it now.
A. made much clearer B. made more fluid C. increase in size D. significantly changed
PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 lựa chọn trái nghĩa nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
12. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. single B. married C. separated D. divorced
13. The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted
A. conscientious B. justified C. inadvertent D. inevitable
14. His disappointment in the World Championships provided the necessary impetus to give
everything for this final race.
A. Pressure B. Inducement C. Hurdle D. Incentive
PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it's back to the ______.
A. Grind B. Labour C. drudgery D. Toil
16. The door hinges had all been oiled to stop them ...............
A. squeaking B. screeching C. shrieking D. squealing
17. There is no doubt that this volume is _______________ for those interested in the syntax of free word
order.
A. significance B. of greatly significance C. Of great significance D. in great significant
18. The local authority expressed regret as US drone strike has ____________ killed innocent hostages.
A. Incongruously B. Vehemently C. Inadvertently D. Graciously
19. The fighting has stopped, so to ____________, the war is over.

A. All pins and needles
B. All chop and change
C. All prim and proper
D. All intents and purposes
PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
Hyping, or to put it more politely, marketing movies can double their budget. And in the end, does it
really play the trick? Those without the major studios’ huge spending (20) __________ are not
convinced. ‘There will always be an audience that follows the big campaigns,’ says Andrea Klein, of the
British Film Institute, ‘but there is another which doesn’t (21) __________ to four-page colour ads.’ For
this audience, reviews are all-important. Publicist Jonathan Rutter concurs: ‘Most of our films can
be killed (22) __________ dead by bad reviews,’ he says. Although he is not (23) ______ to the odd
gimmick, he warns against too much hype: ‘I get put off films which are over-marketed,’he says. ‘People
don’t like to be (24) _________, they prefer to make up their own minds.’ For hollywood blockbusters,
(25) __________ people to make up their own mind is not a viable marketing strategy. Films on this scale
are caught up in a (26) __________ circle. To recover
inflated production costs a mass audience must be found, and to find that audience take a (27) _________
publicity budget.
20. A. force B. strength C. weight D. power
21. A. rise B. trigger C. respond D. stir
22. A. stone B. flat C. point D. cold
23. A. reluctant B. counter C. averse D. obstinate
24. A. deluged B. spawned C. self-confessed D. spoon-fed
25. A. leaving B. availing C. consenting D. giving
26. A. relentless B. vicious C. brutal D. merciless
27. A. giant B. redundant C. equitable D. costly
PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 08 câu hỏi kèm theo.
STEP BACK IN TIME
Historical biographer Antonia Fraser reveals the pleasures of studying a bygone era.
Gibbon was inspired to write The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire sitting on the steps of the
Capitol at Rome one evening, listening to the sound of monks chanting vespers. My own inspiration to
become a historical biographer came in rather less elevated circumstances, as a teenager one rainy Oxford
afternoon: I began to read Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians and was in particular fascinated by his
essay on the worldly Cardinal Manning. This was going to be the life for me! Once back at school I
plunged into further research in the convent library. A very different picture emerged. Gradually as I
pursued the topic, I became aware of Strachey's daring sallies into "artistic truth" (as opposed to historical
truth). Nevertheless, I never forgot my original sense of being transported into a world more vivid than
my own.
An ability to convey this sensation is, I believe, at the heart of the matter. If you, the biographer, don't
thrill to your subject, you can hardly in all fairness expect the reader to do so. In a sense (not of course the
commercial sense) the choice of subject is irrelevant so long as it meets that requirement. You could say
that I was extremely lucky to choose Mary Queen of Scots for my first foray since there proved to be a
world-wide public for the troubles of the ill-fated Queen. But you could argue equally that I made my
own luck, since I had always been obsessed by Mary's story from childhood. Nor was success fore-
ordained. It was, after all, the leading publisher Mark Bonham-Carter of (then) Collins who said to me
when I confessed my project, "They say that all books on Mary Queen of Scots sell and no books on
South America do", before adding with at Naugh, "Perhaps yours will be the exception."
Nevertheless I did have luck. In the 60s, so-called narrative biography was said to be passé, Mary Queen
of Scots was an early beneficiary from the fact that the public continued to have an appetite for it, so long
as the research was felt to be solid.
The actual research for a biography - now that's a whole other matter. The paramount need for it historical
truth not Stracheyesque truth must be established - means that biographers discover for themselves the
reality of Dr. Johnson's wise dictum: "A man will turn over half a library to make a book."
And what about those fabled things boasted of on blurbs: hitherto unpublished documents? Obviously it
is every researcher's dream to discover such papers, and their discovery once again may make a project
commercial which would not otherwise be so. At the same time, I would issue a caveat about hitherto
unpublished documents. HUDs are not in themselves more valuable than the printed sources - it's a
historical coincidence that one set has become known early on, the other not. One needs to evaluate them
even more closely. Here I speak from personal experience. A series of chances led me to the discovery of
some hitherto unpublished letters of Oliver Cromwell just as I was finishing my manuscript. I blazoned
my finds across the text: only to realize at the proof stage, that they might be unpublished but they were
not very important in the grand scheme of things... an expensive mistake.
Where the perils and pleasures of writing historical biography are concerned, there are two perils which
seem to me raise points of principle. The first is the peril of anachronistic Judgements. For example, in
the 16th century more or less everybody took astrology seriously and more or less everybody enjoyed a
jolly afternoon out to see the bears baited. It's no good dismissing the former as meaningless and cringing
from the latter as disgusting.
I would further cite the peril of hindsight. We may know that Henry VIII will marry six times, but he
didn't, and he would have been amazed if it had been predicted at the time of his first marriage to
Catherine of Aragon.
And the pleasures? Manifold! Principal among them however is the opportunity to lead a life less
ordinary. As a biographer, I can rule over kingdoms, lead the cavalry into battle, patronise the great artists
of the past and all without leaving my chair.
28. What did the writer learn while researching a historical figure as a teenager?
A. There was a surprising amount of information available. B/It was not possible to take everything
she read as fact.
B. It was not possible to take everything she read as fact
C. It was difficult to interpret the true meaning of what she read.
D. It was necessary to consult a wide range of sources.
29. What does that requirement refer to?
A. the reader's response to a writer's subject

B. the correct choice of subject
C. the commercial appeal of the book
D. the writer's ability to communicate their enthusiasm
30. What did Mark Bonham-Carter believe about the writer's choice of subject?
A. Her long-standing interest in it may ensure her book's success.

B. It did not guarantee her book's success.
C. There are already too many books written on it.
D. It was a wise choice for her first biography.
31. The main point that the writer is making in the fourth paragraph is that __________
A. a biography is more likely to be successful if it contains new information.

B. researchers must be careful to check all facts thoroughly.
C. research material can include inaccurate information.
D. extensive reading is crucially important.
32. What warning does the writer give to biographers about unpublished documents?
A. They are difficult to obtain as their discovery is down to chance.

B. Their overall significance to the book must be carefully considered.
C. Their use could result in diminished commercial success for a book.
D. It should not be assumed that they are authentic
33. An example of an anachronistic judgement that the writer gives is _________
A. not being able to imagine oneself living in the sixteenth century.

B. being uninformed about sixteenth century customs and practices.
C. viewing the sixteenth century from a twenty-first century perspective.
D. focusing only on the negative side of life in the sixteenth century.
34. In the article as a whole, the writer implies that her main motivation for becoming a historical
biographer was the chance to _______________
A. carry out extensive research.

B. become immersed in history.
C. establish historical truth.
D. discover unpublished documents.
35. The word elevated is closest in____________meaning to
A. Lofty B. Normal C. Raised D. High
PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
36. A: “I locked myself out of my apartment. I didn't know what to do.”
B: “You ______ your roommate.”
A. could have called B. may have called C. would have called D. must have called
37. A: “Did the principal of the school answer you yet?”
B: “No, but ______ I hear from him by 5pm, I’ll let you know.”
A. might B. could C. would D. should
38. A: “Did the kids enjoy the circus?”
B: “Absolutely! The clown got them ______ all the time.”
A. laugh B. to be laughing C. to laugh D. laughing
39. A: “Have you heard, Samuel has just been awarded his PhD?"
B: “Yes, but intelligent ______ he is, he has no basic common sense."
A. although B. though C. however D. while
40. Tom: “May I smoke?” Jerry: “________”
A. What suits you? B. You are free
C. Accommodate yourself! D. Go ahead!
PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng nhất của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho.
41.
(a).I got it at the mall. It was free with my new plan.
(b).Hey, look at my new cell phone.
(c).Where'd you get it?
(d).Just a year, I think.
(e).It has text messages, voice-mail, Internet and instant messenger too. I think you can even watch TV on
it.
(f).Cool. What about music? Can you use it like an mp3 player?
(g).Umm... I think so. Let me look... Yeah, it has a USB card to hold the mp3s.
(h).I think I may need to go get one too. How long of a contract do you have to sign?
(i).That's not too bad.
(j).So what stuff can it do?

A. a-c-b-e-f-j-h-d-g-i
B. b-c-a-j-e-f-g-h-d-i
C. e-c-b-a-d-j-h-f-i-g
D. -b-e-c-h-j-f-i-g-h
42.
(a).Finally, the line's starting to move.
(b).We've been waiting in line for like 20 minutes.
(c).No way. You always exaggerate. It does feel like way more than 20 minutes, though, cause the line's
moving so slow. Probably cause there's only two people here.
(d).I bet they have more than just two people here. They're probably just taking breaks or goofing off
somewhere.
(e)No, it's been like an hour.
(f).Cool. I still need to get mine. I haven't ever been out of the country, so I haven't needed one.
(g).Hey, I didn't know you get passports at the post office. I just saw a sign for it.
(h).Yeah, I got mine here last year.
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d
43.
(a).So, what do we need to get, again?
(b).Let's just get Coke or Pepsi, and maybe some Sprite too. Everyone likes those.
(c).Just a few things for the picnic tomorrow. Like paper plates, bread, lunch meat, chips. Stuff like that.
(d).What about soda?
(e).Sounds good. Let's split up, so we get everything faster.
(f).That too. I'm trying to remember what kind they wanted.
A. a-c-d-f-b-e
B. b-f-c-a-d-e
C. a-c-f-b-e-d
D. b-a-d-f-c-e
44.
(a)It says your inbox is full. So it won't let you receive any new e-mails.
(b)Then I need to delete some messages to make room.
(c)Just let me check my e-mail real quick.
(d)Look. What's this mean?
(e)Yeah. Why don't you delete everything in your junk mail folder first.
(f)It should be fine now. I deleted a few e-mails with really big attachments that were taking up a lot of
space.
(g)Alright, no problem.
A. a-c-d-e-f-g-b
B. a-d-e-b-f-c-g
C. b-c-a-e-d-g-f
D. c-g-d-a-b-e-f
45.
(a)Do you wanna talk about it? Remember, we said that we wanted to tell each other everything and be
honest.
(b)Hey. Why are you still up?
(c)Is everything alright? Were you worried about something?
(d)Well, not really. I don't know.
(e)I couldn't sleep, so I decided to read for a little bit.
(f)My sister called and said that our aunt is having surgery tomorrow. So I was just worried about her.
(g)It's not a big deal. I'm sure she'll be fine.
(h)Who?
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d
PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
46. My uncle used to own the small store below our flat.
A. Once, my uncle lived with us in the flat above the small store, which he owned.
B. The fiat underneath ours, which my uncle used to own, has been turned into a small shop.
C. The place where my uncle used to live was above a small shop located not far from our apartment.
D. The small store located beneath our apartment once belonged to my uncle, but not any more.
47. Eda responded to the teacher in a way that none of us could have predicted.
A. By responding to the teacher in such a strange way, Eda proved all of our predictions wrong.
B. It was impossible for any of us to foresee the way Eda actually responded to the teacher.
C. After her response, Eda started acting towards the teacher in a very strange manner.
D. Not one of us was able to imagine what Eda would do after responding to the teacher in such a
manner.
48. Sam painted the nicest of all the pictures.
A. Every picture that Sam painted was very nice.
B. Sam always painted nice pictures, but this one was his nicest one ever.
C. Few of the other pictures were as nice as the one that Sam had painted.
D. The picture painted by Sam was nicer than all the others.
49. I can't make any sense out of these instructions in this manual for how to start this machine.
A. The instructions given in this manual for how to start this machine are the most complicated I've ever
seen.
B. The instructions given in this manual are too complicated for me to be able to understand how to start
this machine.
C. There's no sense in trying to understand the instructions given in this manual for how to start this
machine.
D. I've found the instructions in this manual quite senseless, so I may not be able to start this machine.
50. It wasn't until Becky looked out of the window and couldn't see any land that she realized the boat had
set sail.
A. The ship had begun its journey, and Becky became aware of this only when she could see no land
upon looking out of the window.
B. After becoming aware that the boat had left the dock, Becky went to look out of the window to watch
as they journeyed out to sea.
C. Having looked out of the window and seen land, Becky wasn't sure whether the ship had started
moving or not.
D. Since Becky couldn't see out the window, it was impossible for her to tell if the boat had begun its
journey into open waters yet.
PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. If only he hadn't eaten the entire pie, he wouldn't be feeling sick to his stomach now.
A. He has trouble with his stomach at the moment because he ate the whole pie.
B. He wonders if the reason for his feeling sick to his stomach is the pie that he consumed earlier.
C. I wish he had not eaten the whole pie and got so sick to his stomach.
D. Whenever he was given a pie, he would eat all of it and become sick to his stomach.
52. I hope that there is nothing wrong with Marcus, as he should have contacted me by now.
A. I'm a bit worried about Marcus, who was going to get in touch with me, because I still haven't heard
from him.
B. Marcus would have contacted me by now if there had been something wrong with him.
C. I wish that Marcus hadn't contacted me; then I wouldn't be worrying now.
D. Since Marcus hasn't got in contact with me yet, I'm sure something bad has happened!
53. Prior to taking that medicine, you ought to have consulted your doctor.
A. Perhaps, rather than starting to take that medicine right away, you should talk to a doctor
B. You should only take that medicine after consulting your doctor.
C. It was a mistake for you not to have got your doctor's opinion before taking that medicine.
D. Had you checked with your doctor first, he would have told you not to take that medicine.
54. If she had no intention of going to the wedding, she should not have accepted the invitation.
A. If she's already accepted the invitation, she'll probably go to the wedding.
B. it was wrong of her to say she'd go to the wedding when she knew that she would not.
C. She must not have accepted the invitation, because she is definitely not going to the wedding.
D. If she won't be able to make it to the wedding, then she doesn't need to
55. Later in life, he regretted not taking his education seriously when he was young.
A. Apparently, he had not taken the education opportunities which were on offer in his younger days.
B. When he got older, he was resentful of the poor education he received when he was young.
C. When he was older, he was regretful for not having taken his education seriously in his youth.
D. Being poorly educated was a great discomfort to him later in life.
PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Blind Runner
Paul Hardy reports on a blind runner called Simon Wheatcroft who enjoys taking part in marathon
and ultramarathon races, running distances between 42 km and 160 km
Running marathons, a race of 42 km, has become increasingly popular. This distance poses extreme
physical and mental challenges for anyone, but for Simon Wheatcroft there is another hurdle; he has been
blind since he was 18 years old.
For the past two years Simon, now 29, has been overcoming his disability to compete in marathons and
ultra-marathons by training with runners who act as his guides, and also, rather (56) .………., by teaching
himself to run solo, out on the streets. ‘I got bored exercising indoors,so thought, “I’ll have a go at
running outside”, he explains. (57) ……………… Then he got bored again and wanted to try running on
the roads.
Weeks of gradual exploration followed, walking a route alone. (58)………... It took him along little-used
pavements alongside a busy main road. He also recruited technology to help him form his mental map of
the area using a smartphone app, to provide feedback through headphones about his pace and distance.
This information could then be cross-referenced with his knowledge of the route and any obstacles.
Now, having covered hundreds of km alone on the route, Simon has been able, gradually, to (59)
…………. the app. ‘When I first started I had to really concentrate to an unbelievable level to know
where my feet were falling. Now it has become quite automated.’ (60) ………… “I did make a few
mistakes early on - like running into posts. But you only run into a post once before you think “Right. I’m
going to remember where that is next time”,’ he laughs.
56.
A. Uniquely
B. Generally
C. Recently
D. Roughly
57.
A. Their support gave him extra confidence regarding his changing surroundings.
B. Simon believes the feelings of liberation and independence he gets from running solo far
outweigh any anxiety over such dangers.
C. He began by training on football pitches behind his house, running between the goalposts.
D. It gives him a great opportunity to run with everyone.
58.
A. As a result of this slow experimentation, he was able to' memorise a set five-kilometre course
B. It’s striking how natural and fluid his movement is
C. His landmarks are minute changes in gradient and slight variations in the running surface.
D. Simon has to use guides to run sections of the course with him
59.
A. Hold out
B. Phase out
C. Turn out
D. Work out
60.
A. But for Simon the real thrill and motivation for training come from simply being able to compete
on equal terms.
B. That’s not to say the learning curve has been without incident.
C. It would be almost possible to memorise a 150 km stretch of countryside by heart
D. He takes shorter, shallower, more gentle steps than most runners, using his feet to feel his way
Topic: Nowadays more and more people expect the things they want (eg: services, goods, food,
information, etc) to be given instantly. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
01, A. binoculars B. biennial C. bigamy D. bibliographer
A. /bɪˈnɒkjələz/ B. /baɪˈeniəl/ C. /ˈbɪɡəmi/ D. /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfə(r)/
02. A. chemosphere B. chenille C. machine D. chauvinism

A. /ˈkemɔˌsfiə/ B. /ʃəˈniːl/ C. /məˈʃiːn/ D. /ˈʃəʊvɪnɪzəm/
03. A. primitive B. gigantic C. decipher D. archives
A. /ˈprɪmətɪv/ B. /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ C. /dɪˈsaɪfə/ D. /ˈɑːkaɪv/
04. A. doctrine B. dolphin C. domino D. docile
A. /ˈdɒktrɪn/ B. /ˈdɒlfɪn/ C. /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/ D. /ˈdəʊsaɪl/
PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
05. A. ostensible B. cafeteria C. northeast D. detoxify
A. /ɒˈstensəbl/ B. /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/ C. /ˌnɔːθ ˈiːst/ D. /diːˈtɒksɪfaɪ/
06. A. orientate B. hypermarket C. taxidermy D. medieval
A. /ˈɔːriənteɪt/ B. /ˈhaɪpəmɑːkɪt/ C. /ˈtæksɪdɜːmi/ D. /ˌmediˈiːvl/
07. A. dictatorial B. mozzarella C. preferential D. modernity
A. /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/ B. /ˌmɒtsəˈrelə/ C. /ˌprefəˈrenʃl/ D. /məˈdɜːnəti/
08. A. pneumonia B. perpetrate C. perpetuate D. photography
A. /njuːˈməʊniə/ B. /ˈpɜːpətreɪt/ C. /pəˈpetʃueɪt/ D. /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/
PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
09. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star.
A. predicts B. examines C. contrasts D. signifies

Giải thích: denote = signify (v): biểu thị
Các đáp án khác:
A. predict (v): đoán
B. examine (v): kiểm tra
C. contrast (v): tương phản
Dịch nghĩa: Trong thiên văn học, thang cường độ từ 1 đến 6 biểu thị độ sáng của một ngôi sao.
10. The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of an epoch of exodus from rural areas to
cities.
A. episode B. period C. migration D. story
Giải thích: period = epoch (n): thời kì, giai đoạn, kỷ nguyên
A. episode (n): tập
C. migration (n): di cư
D. story (n): câu chuyện
Dịch nghĩa: Cuộc Cách mạng Công nghiệp đã đánh dấu sự bắt đầu của kỷ nguyên di dân từ vùng
nông thôn lên thành phố.
11. My original plan has been so watered down that I don't recognize it now.
A. made much clearer B. made more fluid C. increase in size D. significantly changed
Giải thích: water down = change a speech, a piece of writing, etc. in order to make it less strong or
offensive: thay đổi (một bài phát biểu, bài viết...) để bớt gây khó chịu
A. made much clearer: làm cho sáng tỏ hơn
B. made more fluid: khiến êm dịu hơn
C. increase in size: tăng kích thước
Dịch nghĩa: Kế hoạch ban đầu của tôi đã bị điều chỉnh nhiều đến nỗi mà tôi không nhận ra nó nữa.
PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

Chọn 01 lựa chọn trái nghĩa nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
12. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. single B. married C. separated D. divorced
Giải thích: (to) be celibate (adj): độc thân X (to) be married (adj): đi kết hôn
A. single (adj): độc thân
C. separated (adj): bị chia cắt

D. divorced (adj): đã li hôn
Dịch nghĩa: Cô ấy quyết định không kết hôn và cống hiến cuộc đời cho việc giúp đỡ người vô gia cư
và trẻ mồ côi.
13. The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted
A. conscientious B. justified C. inadvertent D. inevitable
Giải thích: (to) be justified (adj): được xác minh, phù hợp >< (to) be unwarranted (adj): không
thỏa đáng, không phù hợp
A. conscientious (adj): tận tụy, chu đáo
C. inadvertent (adj): vô ý cẩu thả
D. inevitable (adj): không thề tránh được
Dịch nghĩa: Người lái xe mô tô cảm thấy rằng tấm vé phạt vi phạm là không thỏa đáng.
14. His disappointment in the World Championships provided the necessary impetus to give everything
for this final race.
A. Pressure B. Inducement C. Hurdle D. Incentive

Giải thích: impetus (n): sự thúc đẩy, động lực >< hurdle (n): chướng ngại vật
A. pressure (n): sức ép, áp lực
B. inducement (n): sự khích lệ
D. incentive (adj, n): mang tính khích lệ, sự khích lệ.
Dịch nghĩa: Sự thất vọng của anh ta trong giải Vô địch Thế giới đã mang lại cho anh ta động lực cần
thiết để chơi hết mình cho trận đua cuối cùng này.
PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it's back to the ______.
A. Grind B. Labour C. drudgery D. Toil

Back to the grind = back to work: quay trở lại làm việc
16. The door hinges had all been oiled to stop them ...............
A. squeaking B. screeching C. shrieking D. squealing
Squeak (v): kêu cọt kẹt
Screech (v): kêu thét lên
Shriek (v): cười ngặt nghẽo, la hét inh ỏi
Squeal (v): kêu ré lên
17. There is no doubt that this volume is _______________ for those interested in the syntax of free word
order.
A. significance B. of greatly significance C. Of great significance D. in great significant
Of great significance for/to st: có tầm quan trọng với cái gì
Incongruously: không thích hợp
Vehemently:một cách kịch liệt
Inadvertently:một cách vô tình
Graciously:một cách tử tế

All intents and purposes: hoàn toàn gần như
(On) pins and needles: cảm giác lo lắng, căng thẳng
Chop and change: thay đổi kể hoạch/ hành động nhiều đến mức khiến người khác khó hiểu, khó chịu
Prim and proper: hàm ý chỉ người luôn luôn hành xử đúng mực và không bao giờ phá bỏ quy tắc lịch
sự
publicity budget.

STEP BACK IN TIME
become a historical biographer came in rather less elevated circumstances, as a teenager one rainy Oxford
afternoon: I began to read Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians and was in particular fascinated by his
essay on the worldly Cardinal Manning. This was going to be the life for me! Once back at school I
my own.
she read as fact.
(Paragraph 1: line 6,7)


(Paragraph 2: line 6,7,8,9)

D. extensive reading is crucially important.
(Paragraph 4: line 3)



(the last paragraph)

Elevated=lofty: cao cả

B: “You ______ your roommate.”

41.

it.
D. -b-e-c-h-j-f-i-g-h
42.
somewhere.
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d
43.

A. a-c-d-f-b-e
B. b-f-c-a-d-e
C. a-c-f-b-e-d
D. b-a-d-f-c-e
44.
space.
A. a-c-d-e-f-g-b
B. a-d-e-b-f-c-g
C. b-c-a-e-d-g-f
D. c-g-d-a-b-e-f
45.
honest.
(h)Who?
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d

manner.
seen.
this machine.
machine.
set sail.
moving or not.

from him.
D. If she won't be able to make it to the wedding, then she doesn't need to
Blind Runner
the roads.
56.
A. Uniquely
B. Generally
C. Recently
D. Roughly
57.
58.
59.
A. Hold out
B. Phase out
C. Turn out
D. Work out
60.
on equal terms.
In today's fast-paced world, people have become accustomed to instant gratification. They expect
everything to be available to them immediately, whether it is food, information, or any other goods or
service. This trend is driven by several factors that this essay will outline. Personally, I think that it is a
negative trend.
One of the main reasons for this tendency is technological advancement. The internet has made it possible
for people to get almost anything they want at the click of a button. Online shopping and home delivery
services have made it easier than ever to purchase goods without leaving the comfort of one's home.
Similarly, the widespread use of smartphones and social media platforms has made it possible for people
to access news and information instantly. Another factor contributing to this trend is the hectic lifestyles
of people. With work and family commitments taking up most of their time, people have little patience
for waiting. They want everything to be done quickly and efficiently, without any delay.
In my opinion, the trend towards instant gratification has mostly negative outcomes. This expectation can
lead to impatience and a lack of perseverance. People may become less willing to work hard and wait for
things to happen, instead opting for quick fixes and shortcuts. Ultimately, this can be detrimental to
personal growth and development, as well as to society as a whole. Moreover, this can lead to a sense of
entitlement and a lack of appreciation for the value of hard work and effort. It can also lead to a sense of
entitlement, where people feel they deserve instant gratification without putting in the necessary effort.
In conclusion, the trend towards instant gratification is driven by technological advancements and
people's busy lifestyles. It mostly has negative consequences such as impatience and entitlement. It is
therefore essential for us to understand the importance of patience and perseverance.

publicity budget.

STEP BACK IN TIME
become a historical biographer came in rather less elevated circumstances, as a teenager one rainy
Oxford afternoon: I began to read Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians and was in particular fascinated
by his essay on the worldly Cardinal Manning. This was going to be the life for me! Once back at school I
my own.
she read as fact.



D. .extensive reading is crucially important.




B:“You ______ your roommate.”

41.
it.
D. a-b-e-c-h-j-f-i-g-h
42.
somewhere.
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d
43.
A. a-c-d-f-b-e
B. b-f-c-a-d-e
C. a-c-f-b-e-d
D. b-a-d-f-c-e
44.
space.
A. a-c-d-e-f-g-b
B. a-d-e-b-f-c-g
C. b-c-a-e-d-g-f
D. c-g-d-a-b-e-f
45.
honest.
(h)Who?
A. b-d-a-c-f-g-e-h
B. a-b-d-c-e-h-f-g
C. b-e-c-d-a-g-h-f
D. b-f-e-g-h-c-a-d

manner.
seen.
this machine.
machine.
set sail.
moving or not.

from him.
D. If she won't be able to make it to the wedding, then she doesn't need to get an invitation.

Blind Runner
the roads.
56.
A. Uniquely
B. Generally
C. Recently
D. Roughly
57.
58.
59.
A. Hold out
B. Phase out
C. Turn out
D. Work out
60.
on equal terms.

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ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ

PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

01, A. bionculars B. biennial C. bigamy D. bibliographer

02. A. chemosphere B. chenille C. machine D. chauvinism

03. A. primitive B. gigantic C. decipher D. archives

04. A. doctrine B. dolphin C. domino D. docile

05. A. ostensible B. cafeteria C. northeast D. detoxify

06. A. orientate B. hypermarket C. taxidermy D. medieval

07. A. dictatorial B. mozzarella C. preferential D. modernity

08. A. pneumonia B. perpetrate C. perpetuate D.

PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

A. predicts B. examines C. contrasts D. signifies

A. episode B. period C. migration D. story

PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA

A. single B. married C. separated D. divorced

A. conscientious B. justified C. inadvertent D. inevitable

everything for this final race.

A. Pressure B. Inducement C. Hurdle D. Incentive

PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

A. Grind B. Labour C. drudgery D. Toil

A. squeaking B. screeching C. shrieking D. squealing

A. significance B. of greatly significance C. Of great significance D. in great significant

A. Incongruously B. Vehemently C. Inadvertently D. Graciously

19. The fighting has stopped, so to ____________, the war is over.

20. A. force B. strength C. weight D. power

21. A. rise B. trigger C. respond D. stir

22. A. stone B. flat C. point D. cold

23. A. reluctant B. counter C. averse D. obstinate

24. A. deluged B. spawned C. self-confessed D. spoon-fed

25. A. leaving B. availing C. consenting D. giving

26. A. relentless B. vicious C. brutal D. merciless

27. A. giant B. redundant C. equitable D. costly

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

STEP BACK IN TIME

29. What does that requirement refer to?

A. the reader's response to a writer's subject

A. Her long-standing interest in it may ensure her book's success.

A. a biography is more likely to be successful if it contains new information.

A. They are difficult to obtain as their discovery is down to chance.

33. An example of an anachronistic judgement that the writer gives is _________

A. not being able to imagine oneself living in the sixteenth century.

A. carry out extensive research.

35. The word elevated is closest in____________meaning to

A. Lofty B. Normal C. Raised D. High

PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI

A. could have called B. may have called C. would have called D. must have called

37. A: “Did the principal of the school answer you yet?”

B: “No, but ______ I hear from him by 5pm, I’ll let you know.”

A. might B. could C. would D. should

38. A: “Did the kids enjoy the circus?”

A. laugh B. to be laughing C. to laugh D. laughing

B: “Yes, but intelligent ______ he is, he has no basic common sense."

A. although B. though C. however D. while

40. Tom: “May I smoke?” Jerry: “________”

A. What suits you? B. You are free

C. Accommodate yourself! D. Go ahead!

PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

(a).I got it at the mall. It was free with my new plan.

(b).Hey, look at my new cell phone.

(c).Where'd you get it?

(d).Just a year, I think.

(i).That's not too bad.

(j).So what stuff can it do?