ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ - SOẠN THẢO: HẬU TRẦN NGÀY 26/05/2021 THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 90 PHÚT PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ Chọn 01 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với lựa chọn lại A pizza B puzzle C muzzle D dazzling A preliminary B prescription C preparation D presumption A navigate B adequate C necessitate D debate A obstacle B obscure C obsession D oblivious PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM Chọn 01 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với lựa chọn lại A etiquette B evidence C eloquence D eccentric A compassionate B advertise C rhetoric D citadel A memorial B comprehend C imperative D coyote A appearance B infamous C devastating D inundate PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA Chọn 01 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần với từ/cụm từ gạch chân câu hỏi It was an interesting exhibition, but there was too much to take in at once A buy all available stuff B get to see everything C take notice of everything D understand something completely 10 Police were perplexed by the killing because there didn't seem to be any motive A confused B intimidated C frightened D distressed 11 You can talk till the cows come home - you’ll never make me change my mind A till it is very late B for a very long time C for all intents and purposes D for the time being PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA Chọn 01 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ/cụm từ gạch chân câu hỏi 12 The soil contained minute quantities of uranium A infinitesimal B huge C trivial D appreciative 13 I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean A handle B avoid C accept D agree 14 An exhilarating sense of new beginnings swept through him A astonishing B thrilling C worrying D boring PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU Chọn 01 lựa chọn để điền vào chỗ trống câu hỏi 15 I know that he has tried hard; , his work is just not good enough A be that as it is B be that as it will C be that as it may D be that as it can 16 Sometimes very young children have trouble fact from fiction and may believe that dragons actually exist A to separate B separating C with separating D separate 17 He has just bought a car A luxurious new big red Japanese B new luxurious big red Japanese C luxurious big new red Japanese D new big red luxurious Japanese 18 Data from the space flight should a more detailed exploration of Mars A make allowances for B pave a way to C clear the path for D pave the way for 19 I wish you talking and me out A stopped - heard B had stopped – had heard C would stop - hear D will stop – hear PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ Chọn 01 lựa chọn để điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have inhabited it for less than half a million years Within this time, population has increased hugely and people have had a vast (20) _ upon the earth They have long been able to (21) _ the forces of nature to use Now, with modern technology, they have the power to alter the balance of life on earth Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous notion that the world had no boundaries and had limitless resources (22) _, ecologists have shown that all forms of life on earth are interconnected, so it (23) _ that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress As a result, certain (24) _ materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to run short Pollution and the (25) _ of waste are already critical issues, and the state of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing problem (26) _ us all The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on the earth and its life support systems However despite all these threats there are (27) _ signs Over the past few decades, the growth in population has been more than matched by food production, indicating that we should be able to feed ourselves for some time yet 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 A imprint A put A However A results A raw A disposal A encountering A stimulating B indication B make B Likewise B follows B coarse B displacement B opposing B welcoming C impression C place C Moreover C complies C crude C disposition C confronting C satisfying PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC Đọc đoạn văn trả lời 08 câu hỏi kèm theo D impact D stand D Otherwise D develops D rough D dimissal D meeting D reassuring The purpose of a map is to express graphically the relations of points and features on the earth's surface to each other These are determined by distance and direction In early times distance was often expressed in units of time, for example 'so many hours' march' or 'a day's journey by river', but such measurements gave more information about the relative ease of crossing the local terrain than they did about actual distance The other element is direction, but for the ordinary traveller, whose main concern was 'Where I go from here? and 'How far away is it?', the accurate representation of direction was not of primary importance Partly for this reason, written itineraries for a long time rivalled maps Even today, certain types of maps, for example those showing railway systems, may make little attempt to show true directions Similarly, conspicuous landmarks along a route were at first indicated by signs, realistic or conventional, and varied in size to indicate their importance Clearly the conventions employed varied with the purpose of the map, and also from place to place, so that in studying early maps the first essential is to understand the particular convention employed The history of cartography is largely that of the increase in the accuracy with which these elements of distance and direction are determined and in the comprehensiveness of the map content In this development, cartography has called in other sciences to its aid For example, instead of determining direction by observing the position of a shadow at midday, or of a constellation in the night sky, or even of a steady wind, use was made of terrestrial magnetism through the magnetic compass, and instruments were evolved which enabled horizontal angles to be calculated with great accuracy The application of astronomical concepts, and the extension of the knowledge of the world through exploration, encouraged attempts to map the known world Then astronomers discovered that the earth is not a perfect sphere, but is flattened slightly at the poles, which introduced further refinements into the mapping of large areas Meanwhile, the demands being made of the map maker were shifting significantly The traveller or the merchant ceased to be the sole user of maps The soldier, especially after the introduction of artillery, and the problems of range, field of fire, and dead ground which it raised, demanded an accurate representation of the surface features, in place of the earlier conventional or pictorial delineation, and a solution in any degree satisfactory was not reached until the contour was invented Then there was the archaeologist, the historian and, much later, the modern geographer, each with their own special requirements In order to address these, the present-day cartographer has had to evolve methods of mapping all kinds of distributions', from geological strata and climatic regimes to land use It is the present widespread recognition of the value of the map in the coordination and interpretation of phenomena in many sciences that has led to what may truly be called a modern renaissance of cartography It would be misleading of me to represent the stages summarily sketched above as being either continuous or consecutive There have been periods of retrogression or stagnation, broken by others of rapid development, during which outmoded ideas have held their place beside the new Again, cartographers have constantly realised the theoretical basis for progress, but have had to wait for technical improvement in their instruments before they could apply their new ideas Since the easiest way to make a map is to copy an old one, and considerable capital has often been locked up in printing plates or stock, map publishers have often been resistant to new ideas Consequently, maps must never be accepted uncritically as evidence of contemporary knowledge and technique Clearly, the maps, many thousands in number, which have come down to us today, are the results of much human work and thought They constitute therefore an invaluable record for the student of man's past It is above all this aspect that makes the study of historical cartography so fascinating and so instructive 28 Why might early maps have been misleading? A Distances could not be calculated reliably B They were based on written itineraries C They were drawn by ordinary travellers D Distances tended to be exaggerated 29 What problem did early maps exhibit when showing landmarks? A The signs used bore little relation to the landmarks B The selection of landmarks was flawed C They used symbols that were not standardised D They sometimes incorporated unimportant features 30 In the second paragraph, the writer says that better quality map-making was facilitated by A a greater understanding of climatic factors B greater accuracy in draughtsmanship C more precision in measurement D more intensive map production 31 What prompted the search for a more precise means of mapping the physical geography of the landscape? A a discovery in astronomy B the growth of mathematical science C the activities of the great explorers D military considerations 32 The writer implies that present-day cartographers A have to be highly adaptable B enjoy a high status in the scientific world C are rediscovering the value of early maps D have achieved something extraordinary 33 The writer points out that his own account of the history of map-making is based on A a rather traditional view B certain theoretical assumptions C a simplification of complex processes D somewhat unreliable data 34 What point is the writer making about publishers of maps? A Their technical equipment holds them back B They are inhibited by financial considerations C They are critical of cartographers D Their conservatism limits map production 35 The word “retrogression” is closest in meaning to: A recession B reversal C redemption D reduction PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI Chọn 01 lựa chọn câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống 36 “ ?” ~ "Well, suppose we were to ask him, you think he would accept? A Why don't we ask Martin to chair the meeting B Why didn’t we ask Martin to chair the meeting C How about us asking Martin to chair the meeting D Let us ask Martin to chair the meeting 37 “ ?” – “He's tall and thin with blue eyes.” A What does John look B What does John look like C What is John like D What does John like 38 “Look! This sweater is beautiful.” ~ “ ” A Why not trying it on? B Why not try on it? C Why not try it on? D Why not trying on it? 39 Linda: “ , Jack?” Jack: “Fine! I’ve just got a promotion.” A How are you doing B What are you doing C What happened D How come 40 “Do you mind if I watch TV late tonight?” ~ “ _” A I’d rather not I have to get up early tomorrow B Please, don’t I can’t sleep with a TV on C Yes You can watch it as long as you want D Yes, you mind I also want to watch the football match tonight PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI Chọn 01 lựa chọn trật tự lượt lời hội thoại cho 41 a Yes I am Can you please prescribe another one? b But I've used it before and it did not help at all c Are you sure? It's the best on the market d Take this medicine for a week and you'll start to feel better A a – c – d – b B d – c – a – b C c – a – b – d D d – b – c – a 42 a The right time to trim your roses is the beginning of winter, when they lose their flowers b Can you help me prune the roses in the garden at the weekend? c So what? What's wrong with June? d Are you kidding? We are in June A a – d – c – b B b – d – c – a C d – c – b – a D c – d – b – a 43 a Yes, he’s big but very friendly Do you want to stroke him? b He looks very big c No, he won’t He likes meeting new people d Is this your dog? e Yes, as long as he won’t bite me f Yes His name is Buster A d – a – e – c – b – f B b – d – f – a – e – c C d – f – b – a – e – c D b – d – a – e – c – f 44 a Sure, would you like any appetizers today? b Yes, may I have some water, please? c No, thank you, that'll be all for now d May I get an order of barbeque wings? e No problem, can I get you anything else? f Can I start you off with anything to drink? A f – b – a – d – e – c B d – a – f – b – e – c C f – a – b – d – e – c D d – e – b – f – a – c 45 a Here are your pancakes, sir! b Thanks so much Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried c Oh yeah Here, I will just trade with him d Here is your breakfast! e But I ordered waffles! f Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake A a – e – d – f – c – b B a – e – f – c – b – d C d – b – f – e – a – c D d – b – f – c – a – e PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU Chọn câu đồng nghĩa cận nghĩa với câu cho câu hỏi 46 Julian dropped out of college after his first year Now he regrets it A Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year B Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year C Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year D Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year 47 The burglar was caught red- handed by the police when he broke into the flat A The police caught the burglar to break into the flat B The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat C When the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at once D The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat 48 I guess Mary was very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship A Mary should have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship B Mary may have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship C Mary must have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship D Mary could have been disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship 49 Tome denied breaking the teacher's laptop A "It is not I who broke the teacher's laptop." B "No, I refuse to break the teacher's laptop." C "No, I didn't intend to break the teacher's laptop." D The teacher's laptop was not what I wanted to break." 50 No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation as it greatly resembled the original A It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully B It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and real one, but not for the experts C The painting looked so much like the authentic that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine D It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU Chọn câu đồng nghĩa cận nghĩa với cặp câu cho câu hỏi 51 Most scientists know him well However, very few ordinary people have heard of him A Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists B He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public C Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name D Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public 52 He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals He was not talented A His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals B In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals C His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented D It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success 53 I my homework and schoolwork in separate books I don't get muddled up A I not get muddled up due to the separation between homework and schoolwork B I would get muddled up if I did not separate homework from schoolwork C I my homework and schoolwork in separate books so that I don't get muddled up D Having two separate books at home and at work helps me avoid getting muddled up 54 She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test C Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily 55 Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases A Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases B Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases C Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases D Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN Chọn 01 lựa chọn để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng luận cho Unlike the old style of education where people remembered things in order to pass tests, the modern world (56) _ Einstein said “Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world” All the knowledge in the world is useless unless you are able to use information in creative ways Knowledge, in nature, is what other people have created, while understanding is about what each individual thinks about something Everybody sees, hears, feels, and thinks differently (57) _ It seems to be impossible to give tests on a point of view That is the reason why tests are claimed to be illogical The only reason tests exist is to label students as “smart” or “stupid.” However, there are many kinds of intelligence One of the most famous researchers in the field of intelligence, Gardner, found at least seven different kinds of intelligence (58) _, tests only measure some common types of intelligence Moreover, in the modern world, skills are more important than knowledge If a person knows many facts, it is impressive, (59) _ may not be very useful It is of much greater importance to be able to organize, analyze, synthesize, and even create new information Together these skills make what we call information management skills They are the skills which are most desired in the business world, not test taking skills To recap, it was believed that education is about (60) _ However, this idea no longer matches the reality of the modern world To be successful in the age of technology, education must focus more on helping students gain deep understanding, and improve their creativity and information management skills 56 A requires new kinds of tests to effectively measure learners’ knowledge B calls for a new kind of education in which the focus is more on learner needs C prefers newly found forms of intelligence and senses to be its core values D looks for a new style of education which can boost school grades 57 A No two people in the world can reach the same level of understanding B Everyone in the world has their own way to express their viewpoint C Everyone in the world has their own reasoning to back up their viewpoint D No two people in the world have the same understanding of the same thing 58 A Additionally B Supposedly C Regrettably D Certainly 59 A but B then C so D nor 60 A ensuring learners’ understanding so they would achieve similar expected outcomes while taking the same test B understanding things deeply and having good test taking skills to outperform others who take the same test C teaching factual knowledge to learners and grouping them according to their school grades D memorizing facts to take tests which measure one’s performance against others who have studied the same information PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN Viết văn khoảng 250 từ chủ đề sau: Vaccination on a global scale should be made mandatory in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic What’s your opinion about it? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THE END ... of early maps D have achieved something extraordinary 33 The writer points out that his own account of the history of map-making is based on A a rather traditional view B certain 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