Đề thi thử môn Anh Chuyên vào 10 của trường THPT CNN năm 2023 - Lần 3

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ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2023 do trường ĐH Ngoại ngữ - ĐH QG HN công bố ngày 16/4/2023. Đã có đủ giải thích đáp án chi tiết. 

Sau khi làm bài, em hãy xem kết quả phân tích chi tiết và ôn luyện ngay những chủ điểm chưa đạt kết quả cao.

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • pupils

  • times

  • reports

  • plays

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • impair

  • detail

  • repaid

  • obtain

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • playwright

  • bewilder

  • courseware

  • noteworthy

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • mosquito

  • masque

  • esquire

  • picturesque

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • desire
  • access
  • perceive
  • approve

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • magnify
  • satellite
  • represent
  • sallowness

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • prominent
  • imprudent
  • intimate
  • aggregate

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • interpellate
  • adulterate
  • conceptualize
  • superimpose

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We tried to phone you back, but the line was engaged.

  • in use
  • under repair
  • out of order
  • on schedule

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Jane always helps me in difficulties, and I count on her.

  • trust
  • respect
  • follow
  • adore

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Data from the space flight should pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.

  • entitle
  • restrain
  • facilitate
  • originate

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Traditionally, the costume is comprised of a wooden goat mask and a suit made of goat skin.

  • Abnormally
  • Habitually
  • Historically
  • Conventionally

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

  • unofficial
  • irregular
  • secret
  • legal

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lights and lamps in Diwali are said to help the Hindu goddess, Lakshmi, find her way into people's homes, bringing prosperity in the year to come.

  • abundance
  • possession
  • remorse
  • deprivation

Without financial aid, the tuition fees and school expenses would be _____ to many students.

  • restrictive
  • incidental
  • prohibitive
  • affordable

_____ while I was sleeping like a log in my bedroom last night.

  • I must have my house broken into
  • My house must have been broken into
  • I should have my house broken into
  • My house should have been broken into

In diplomatic negotiations, it is believed that _____ should either side use the public interest as a bargaining counter.

  • by a stroke of luck
  • out of the blue
  • in no circumstances
  • only in uncertainty

The principal said that he would penalize the student's mischief but then he just went through the _____ and let this student get away with it. 

  • motions
  • paces
  • roof
  • floor

Rather than devising sophisticated strategies to cope with unpredictable scenarios, the manager decided to play it by _____.

  • hand
  • eye
  • head
  • ear

Read and choose the correct answer.

Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta, is a beautiful sight for vacationers in the unique land in the south of Vietnam. With geographical features consisting of both land and rivers, and a of people like the Kinh and the Khmer, this famous destination reflects clearly the cultural values found in the Mekong Delta as well as becomes a famous destination in the Mekong River. Local and foreign tourists can in the sights, sounds, colourful lifestyle and tastes of this wonderful attraction. 

Cai Rang floating market runs the business as early as 5 a.m. until 12 p.m. if travelers want to watch the sunrise while enjoying a cup of Vietnamese coffee on the river. In the hustle and bustle of the floating market, vendors have their own unique advertisements to help visitors easily notice their products. They will hang their products on a very tall bamboo stick in their boats customers can simply look up and search out the goods they want to have from a long distance. The main agricultural products for sale include bananas, oranges, pineapples, coconuts, watermelons and vegetables. Mekong fish and even lottery tickets can also be purchased here. Visitors will surely have an unforgettable experience observing how the locals make their on this river, and understand more about the Mekong culture in the southwest of Vietnam.

Moreover, tourists are advised to try a few of these delicious here as having local food is the meaning to get themselves in Vietnamese culture. There are a bunch of local fresh tropical fruits: green mangoes, pineapples, dragon fruits, oranges, coconuts, durians and more . For something different, it is recommended to try breakfast while riding in the sampans at the market. They can choose to treat themselves a sandwich or a bowl of noodles (the tradition crab or BBQ pork varieties are popular) and get the very special taste of the Mekong River.

Read the text and answer the following questions.

For a whopping 57 miles, a runaway train loaded with iron ore hurtled down tracks in Western Australia with nobody on board. The train was eventually deliberately derailed, creating a dramatic crash scene with huge lengths of crumpled, twisted metal on the bright orange desert sand next to the train track. The train, operated by Melbourne-based minerals, oil and gas company BHP, had made a stop on its way to northwest Australia's Port Hedland. "The driver alighted from the locomotive to inspect an issue with an ore car," the Australian Transport Safety Bureau stated. 

That's when things went south, according to the safety bureau: "While the driver was outside of the locomotive, the train commenced to runaway." It was eventually deliberately derailed, which was operated by a control center. The ATSB has launched an investigation into Monday's incident. The train had four locomotives and 268 wagons, the ATSB said. It averaged about 68 mph and traveled for some 50 minutes before it was derailed, according to Australia's ABC.

"No one has been injured. We are working with the appropriate authorities to investigate the situation," BHP said in a statement to Reuters. Western Australia's premier, Mark McGowan, told ABC that it was apparent "extraordinary measures" had been necessary. "Obviously it would have been very tense for everyone involved — BHP and the workforce, and the people of Port Hedland — that a train was traveling down the track without a driver and obviously out of control," McGowan said. Industry specialists were confused about why the train would have run away down the tracks. "Usually, once the driver leaves the train, the brakes are engaged. There are procedures for that," Rail Safety Consulting Australia owner Phillip Barker told ABC. "There would have been a procedure in place to make sure the train didn't move off." BHP estimates that about 1.5 kilometers of track has been damaged and expects "the recovery process to take about one week."

Analysts think iron ore prices could see a short-term bump as a result of this derailment, according to the news service. BHP is planning to draw from its stockpiles at Port Hedland as it repairs its rail service, The West Australian reported. And as the company grapples with how, exactly, one of its trains came to be traveling driverless, it's worth noting that another iron ore company has been working to develop (purposely) driverless trains in Australia. The Rio Tinto company says it completed its first delivery of iron ore using an autonomous train in July.

(Adapted from https://www.npr.org/2018/11/06/664729853/runaway-train-blazes-through-western-australia-for-more-than-50-miles)

What is the word "alighted" in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?

  • Stepped off the train
  • Brought a flashlight
  • Separated a train car
  • Went from car to car

What, most likely, was the control center's role in the incident?

  • It caused the train to run away.
  • It shut off the train's engines.
  • It decided to derail the train.
  • It altered the path of the train.

What is it meant by saying "it was apparent 'extraordinary measures' had been necessary" from paragraph 3?

  • The amount of damage was huge, but there was no other choice.
  • Solutions beyond the day-to-day were needed in situations like this.
  • Seemingly, only a miraculous technique could resolve this issue.
  • Everyone acknowledges it was a super heroic feat that occurred.

Why does Mark McGowan mention "the people of Port Hedland" in paragraph 3?

  • They contributed to the workforce of the train-operating company.
  • They stimulate a desire to develop a controllable driverless train.
  • Their city took the responsibility of derailing the train.
  • The train would have crashed somewhere in their city.

What question is Phillip Barker most likely interested in answering?

  • Did the driver fail to engage the brakes or did the brakes disengage?
  • Is there a fault with the procedure for engaging the train' brakes?
  • Was the driver misinformed about the procedure of leaving the train?
  • Why did the brakes malfunction and allow the train to move off?

What is the main subject of Paragraph 3?

  • The government's responses to the incident
  • Reactions outside of BHP to the incident
  • The emotional effects the incident produced
  • Safety experts' statements on the incident

Why does the author mention developments by the Rio Tinto company?

  • To inspirationally demonstrate the future of railway transportation
  • To optimistically suggest that runaway trains may be less common
  • To light-heartedly say driverless trains could be normal and safe
  • To impartially commend the company for its technological success

Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

  • The train was traveling from Melbourne to Port Hedland.
  • Four people were utilized in the operation of the train.
  • Orange-colored sand was being transported by the train.
  • Clean-up and railway repairs will likely take seven days.

Carly: "How's the coffee?"

Hương: "_____ Thanks."

  • Yes, I'd like a cup, please.
  • It's just the way I like it.
  • It's a bit stronger than I like.
  • Oh, no. One cup is enough.

Mark: "_____"

Duong: "Thanks. I owe you one."

  • I watered your plants while you were on vacation.
  • Here is the one million dong that I borrowed from you.
  • Congratulations! I heard you got that job you wanted.
  • Let's go out to have hotpot with me tomorrow lunch.

Boss: "I would appreciate it if you came in early tomorrow."

Staff: "_____"

  • Oh, hey, don't mention it.
  • Okay. I don't mind if I do.
  • I think I can arrange that.
  • We'll soon see about that.

Trang: "If we don't discipline these students, cheating will only become more commonplace."

John: "_____ But what they did is not forbidden by the current policy."

  • I see what you mean.
  • How do you figure?
  • We'll take it over.
  • That's not what I heard.

Boss: "I want you to take Thursday off to celebrate Christmas."

Staff: "_____"

  • Wow, I'm in luck!
  • I heartily approve!
  • I couldn't care less.
  • Oh, much obliged.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I haven't had the chance.

b. You're kidding. Thanks for telling me.

c. Have you downloaded Hero's Challenge yet?

d. Oh, good. Don't. It's full of viruses.

  • c-a-d-b
  • c-b-d-a
  • c-d-b-a
  • c-a-b-d

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I got a D in college chemistry.

b. You should be glad that you didn't. Working as a doctor is really challenging.

c. What happened to your plan? 

d. I was going to be a doctor. 

  • c-a-d-b
  • d-b-c-a
  • a-c-d-b
  • d-c-a-b

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I was thinking of fried rice.

b. Those places are a dime a dozen.

c. What would you have me do?

d. I'd like to open a restaurant.

e. I'd love a good spring roll shop.

f. What will you specialize in?

  • e-b-c-d-f-a
  • c-d-f-e-b-a
  • d-f-a-b-c-e
  • f-d-c-e-a-b

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. What's wrong? Maybe I can help.

b. That's what I'm trying now.

c. Sorry. I have a few adjustments to make.

d. Have you tried reducing the throttle?

e. The engine seems to be getting too much fuel.

f. What's all this commotion?

  • a-e-f-b-d-c
  • f-e-d-c-a-b
  • f-c-a-e-d-b
  • a-e-c-d-b-f

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Alright, you go do that, then.

b. I understand, but I don't mind paying an overdraft fee.

c. I would like to withdraw one thousand dollars.

d. Thank you, sir. And what transaction can I help you with?

e. It looks like you don't have sufficient funds to do that.

f. I can give you the money, but I'll need to get the manager's approval.

  • c-f-d-e-b-a
  • d-c-e-b-f-a
  • d-c-f-a-e-b
  • c-d-b-e-a-f

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

I prefer traveling with my friends because I will have a better time. 

  • I will travel with my friends because I want to have more good time with them.
  • If I had my friends to travel with, I would have a much better time.
  • I choose going with my friends to have a more enjoyable traveling experience.
  • My friends always give me a great time when we travel together.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

I'm convinced that most people watch too much TV these days.

  • I have enough evidence to prove that people now spend too much time on TV.
  • I myself have no doubt that watching TV is a routine activity for most people.
  • I believe that the majority of people nowadays watch TV more than they should.
  • I am trying to persuade others that they should reduce their TV watching time.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Her heart beat extremely fast, as if it was going to burst out of her chest.

  • Her heart appears to break out of her chest at its strikingly high speed.
  • Beating overly fast, her heart gave the false symptom that it might break apart.
  • She is suffering from the great pain caused by her uncontrollable heartbeat.
  • Her heartbeat was too fast that it seems to be out of order in her chest.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

People presumed that I would put up with inconveniences if I gave up my car.

  • People blamed me for annoyance that they had suffered when I gave up my car.
  • People couldn't stand the difficulties of having no car and expressed their opposition.
  • People put me off because they had encountered drawbacks when leaving the car.
  • People argued that abandoning my car would make me suffer from nuisance.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It is her sense of humour and supportive friends that make it possible for Angela to endure these difficult times.

  • Angela believes that if you have a sense of humour and friends supporting you, you can always surmount hard times.
  • Without the support of friends and her sense of humour, Angela wouldn't be able to make it through these hard times.
  • With a sense of humour and supportive friends, Angela could possibly be enduring these difficult times.
  • Diffcult times are hard for Angela to endure when she lacks a sense of humour or friends around supporting her.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Around 40% of clothing items in Ghana become waste. They end up in rivers.

  • Around 40% of clothing items which end up in rivers become waste in Ghana.
  • Around 40% of clothing items in Ghana become waste that ends up in rivers.
  • Around 40% of clothing items in Ghana become waste, or they'll end up in rivers.
  • Around 40% of clothing items will either become waste or end up in rivers in Ghana.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

I think I won't live here for the rest of my life. I intend to move to a southern city in my country.

  • I don't think I'll settle down here forever; in fact, I plan on a move to a southern city in my country.
  • I think living a long life here is impossible, and I aim at going to a southern city in my country.
  • I have no intention of living here for long; instead, I am meant to move to the south of my country.
  • Believing that here is just a place to reside temporarily, I have headed south in my country.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Science is widely applicable to many domains. Sharing our scientific knowledge can potentially benefit other fields.

  • Science is largely applied in other fields; in other words, spreading our scientific knowledge in many domains is favorable.
  • We are likely to take advantage of other fields to acquire scientific knowledge, hence its considerable relevance to many domains.
  • Provided that scientific knowledge we deliver is beneficial to other fields, science is for sure an indispensable part in many domains.
  • Given that science is generally involved in many domains, other fields can take benefits from our shared scientific knowledge.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Sunscreen pollution can spoil marine habitats. Along with the upcoming climate change - another threat to marine habitats, the damages might be more severe.

  • Sunscreen pollution and future climate change combined could be a greater threat to marine habitats than either would be separately.
  • It is not only sunscreen pollution but also climate change that in all probability does substantial harm to marine habitats.
  • While sunscreen pollution can be detrimental to marine habitats, climate change is likely to exert more negative impacts.
  • Either sunscreen or climate change could seriously threaten marine habitats, which is probably an alarming risk in times to come.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

It is hard by all accounts to agree that richer countries should assist poor nations. A number of people seem to be in line with both sides.

  • Richer countries are occasionally urged on to join hands with poor nations by virtue of the number of people who consent to both sides.
  • The proposal that richer countries are accountable for giving assistance to poor nations leads to some inconsistency among the concerned parties.
  • It is quite burdensome for richer countries to subsidize poor nations, which received both advocacy and opposition from the concerned parties.
  • Whether richer countries should help poor nations is a controversial issue, both sides of which are apparently supported by a number of people.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

As education systems are diversifying and expanding, the creation of new jobs and opportunities are changing the way individuals make their career choices. Career guidance, a counselling program that helps students choose the right career path based on their educational and professional choices, can be of great assistance when it comes to this important decision. (1) _____, career plays an increasingly significant role in each individual's life. With numerous courses, certifications, colleges, and job opportunities on hand, choosing the right career path could become intimidating for students. Hence, career counsellors can step in (2) _____.

Furthermore, career counselling also assists students in gaining insight into essential requirements of undergraduate institutions that provide education and training for their future careers. (3) _____ students are guided to explore various career options and the educational requirements needed to pursue those options, they can develop viable strategies to meet those demands. Thus, students are more likely to be admitted to study the majors suitable for their future occupations. Besides, career counselling is the professional assistance that must be provided by educational institutions. (4) _____ students tend to rely on their family and friends, leading to choices where they end up in careers that they do not see a successful future in. As a consequence, the importance of career guidance and counselling in schools must not be ruled out. 

To recap, with such changes in modern education in place, though career planning has become more complex and confusing, (5) _____.

Choose the correct answer for (1)

  • Naturally
  • Principally
  • Noticeably
  • Positively

Choose the correct answer for (2)

  • to sort out on students' behalf the most appropriate career options available
  • to undertake rational and unbiased assessments backed up by good expertise
  • to make students feel impelled to opt for the best-fit career matches on offer
  • to offer their own expertise enlightening the right career route to each student

Choose the correct answer for (3)

  • Until
  • In case
  • Once
  • If

Choose the correct answer for (4)

  • While career counsellors provide future trends and prospects of different jobs
  • Where formal sources of career-related guidance are not easily accessible
  • Though chances of getting someone whose thoughts are aligned are quite small
  • If schools raise awareness and gain understanding of career counselling

Choose the correct answer for (5)

  • career consultancy empowers students in making the right career choices early on in their lives
  • numerous students fall prey to career confusion, finding themselves not reaching their potential
  • career counselling might be needed to clear the confusion and distractions coming along the way
  • counselees may feel at ease to discuss the issues bothering them in career counselling sessions

Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.

It is common to see people focused on their phones everywhere, from home to public places, and in almost every activity in their lives. Many people think that this phenomenon is understandable in this technological era while others are concerned about its negative effects in different aspects.

Which opinion do you agree with?

Use relevant examples and explanations to support your ideas.