Đề số 17 luyện thi chuyên Anh vào 10

1/17/2024 6:00:00 AM

Listen to the audio and do the tasks.

How old are the students on the nursing program?

They are teenagers.
They are in their twenties.
They belong to different age groups.

What do the speakers say about the group project?

It helps to improve relationship among different classmates.
It helps to develop problem solving skills.
It provides supportive learning environment.

Which part of the program surprised Paul?

There’s a number of essays to write.
There’s a lot of practical work.
There’s internship provided.

What do they think about learning law?

It is essential training.
It is too theoretical.
It takes up too much time.

Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks. You can hear the audio TWICE

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM

was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean

thrived until about 7,000 BC

stones homes had a courtyard

had a semicircle of large stones round a 5.1

cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea

biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed

research carried out into structures, 5.2 and human remains

TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)

used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 5.3

problems: they were expensive and 5.4

LATEST AUVs

much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:

Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 5.5

Underwater internet:

5.6 is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for long distance

plans for communication with researchers by satellite

AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 5.7, for example

Planned research in Gulf of Baratti:

to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including:

- one carrying 5.8 supplies; tablets may have been used for cleaning the 5.9

- others carrying containers of olive oil or 5.10

(Cambridge IELTS 14, Test 4)

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

requisite
favorite
appetite
exquisite

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

supplies
environment
landslide
blizzard

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

carol
garnish
simmer
promote

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

compulsory
federation
parabolic
mausoleum

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

nominate
compromise
ultimate
embroider

What a coincidence this is! It's so strange that you _____ be staying in the same hotel as us.

should
must
may
ought to

These books are _____ the library system and must be returned on time.

related to
involved with
recorded in
dealt with

The hosts prepared a _____ meal with seven courses to celebrate our arrival.

generous
profuse
lavish
spendthrift

The city’s infrastructure was _____ damaged after the storm.

promptly
gradually
accidentally
severely

Criticism of Big Tech companies' monopoly _____ services and technologies is not uncommon.

at
with
for
on

Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the _____ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.

rester
rest
remains
remainder

In pursuit of handsome profits, a number of enterprises have chosen to put their concerns for their customers’ health _____.

through the mill
behind the eight ball
down the road
on the back burner

Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, but _____ that, margarine will do.

except
failing
for all of
given

It seems a lot of us are putting ourselves _____ the mercy of material comfort.

at
in
on
under

Prices at Greek hotels are still affordable, but in Switzerland they are _____.

moderate
inaccessible
exorbitant
extravagant

It is important that you _____ there when he gets off the plane.

be standing
are standing
have stood
will be standing

If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that is used as a lubricant.

carbon is so soft
is carbon so soft
carbon so soft
so soft the carbon

A: "Why do you think Donald is dishonest?"

B: "All his friends are dishonest. _____."

Birds of a feather flock together
Every cloud has a silver lining
Calamity is man’s true touchstone
Two can play that game

Nick: _____

Jack: Yes, it was quite a lively discussion! Many people attended and shared their views.

I bet the council meeting last night was somehow a storm in a teacup.
The council meeting was said to be a total flash in the pan.
Look like last night's council meeting was as dead as a doornail.
I gather that there was a good turnout at the council meeting last night.

A: How come hasn't Anne turned up this time?

B: _____.

She is not here
Anyway, I should get going
I've been wondering that, too
Whatever

Lam: "This course's getting harder. I don't think I can catch up with it."

Hoa: "_____"

That's right. I couldn't agree more.
Take it easy. It's not that bad.
Yes. That's what I think.
You'd rather not.

Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.

Thang: What do you think about the novel?

Huong: _____

I wish I could buy one.
I can't agree with you more.
Yes, let's read it so many times.
The best I've ever read!

Fill each of the following blanks with ONE suitable word.

Adolescent children whose parents exert firm but fair control over them are much more likely to steer 28.1 of delinquency, researchers have discovered. Youngsters whose parents are overbearing, inconsistent, or lax are 28.2 far greater risk of coming problem teenagers, the long-term study of criminal offending shows. Closely supervised adolescents who are 28.3 some autonomy not only stay out of trouble but also have 28.4 rows at home.

Parenting style was a main influence on 28.5 young people engaged in criminal or delinquent behavior. The most successful 28.6 are those who are prepared to negotiate and have clear ground rules, 28.7 as knowing where their children are, 28.8 they are with, and what time they are to come home. The 28.9 successful are those who try to 28.10 down the law, those who make arbitrary and intermittent attempts to control their children or make threats which are not carried out.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Drink up!

What is thirst, why do we feel (THIRST) 30.1 and what causes it? Thirst is an important part of the body's (SURVIVE) 30.2 system that helps it to maintain its internal fluid balance. A desire to drink can come from the physical (RESPOND) 30.3 to fluid loss, an increase in salt or sugar in the body, a hormone (BALANCE) 30.4, or other changes in the body's chemistry.
All day long, water is lost through (BODY) 30.5 functions such as breathing and sweating, but fluid levels in the body must be kept stable to avoid (DEHYDRATE) 30.6 and to maintain good health. Excessive loss of body fluids leads to an increased heart rate, decreased blood (PRESS) 30.7 skin wrinkling, weight loss, dizziness, and, (DELIRIOUS) 30.8 in extreme cases, death. Whereas humans can survive three weeks without food, we can only go three days without water.
When fluid levels drop, the brain immediately starts a series of one of which triggers the (SENSE) 30.9 of thirst. Thirst is the brain's message for you to drink more water, and the brain makes it difficult to ignore. That is why it is often accompanied by (PARCH) 30.10 mouth, to direct your attention to the nearest source of water.

Read and answer the following questions.

Back in 1998, three 26-year-olds, Adam Balon, Richard Reed and Jon Wright, made up their minds that it was time they either left their well-paid jobs in management consultancy and advertising and went into business together or stopped talking about it. What kind of business they wanted to set up they weren't quite sure, but it was something they had been discussing ever since they were at university together. Deciding that the way forward was to make it easier for busy people to be healthy, the trio bought some fruit and made smoothies, which they then tested on people at a small jazz festival in London. 'We put up a large sign asking, "should we quit our jobs to make these smoothies?" and put out one bin saying "Yes" and another saying "No".' The 'Yes' bin filled up immediately with empty bottles and the next day they resigned from their jobs.

However, launching Innocent smoothies did not happen overnight. Experts in the food industry told them that their product was too expensive and without the use of additives, the drinks wouldn't last long. Even more worryingly, the numerous banks they approached were not too keen on financing them and it wasn't until their savings were about to run out that a wealthy businessman took a leap of faith and invested in the business. Ignoring most of the advice they'd been given, Innocent then went on to create a range of drinks made from 100 percent fresh fruit and nothing else. Careful production and high-tech packaging gave the drinks the longest possible shelf life, but they stuck to their beliefs by 'not messing about with them' at all. The next step was to persuade local shops to stock their product, which they delivered personally in their grass-covered minibus.

Their airy office in London, affectionately known as 'Fruit Towers', is open-plan, the 'grass' floors, table football games, beanbags and casually dressed trendy young staff representing the fresh feeling Innocent is trying to create. But alongside all this quirkiness is an impressive business. New recipes created in the high-tech kitchen are tried out on the people in the surrounding office buildings, although new product ideas, however fashionable, are rejected if they go too far away from their main aim: making a natural, healthy, great-tasting drink. Their confidence that a quality product will sell itself appears to have paid off; despite minimal advertising, Innocent currently sells more than two million smoothies per week.

Aside from the greenery, one of the first things you notice about Fruit Towers is how happy everyone there seems to be. The three partners were convinced that success relies on the well-being and happiness of the people who work there, so as well as financial incentives like company shares, healthcare and extra bonuses, the staff are motivated by snowboarding trips, scholarships to enable them to pursue outside interests and studies, and a wide choice of social and sporting activities. Innocent employees are positive, motivated, and proud of where they work, which is why the company has won numerous awards over the years, including Guardian Employer of the Year and top place in the Sunday Times "Best small companies to work for" list.

Wright, Balon and Reed had firm ideas from the very beginning about the kind of company they wanted to run. Their aim was to provide a wide range of healthy drinks, make Innocent a global brand and take its ethical values to the world's consumers.

The three friends gave up their 'real jobs' because they had _____.

always dreamt of creating fruit drinks together
realised that one of their business ideas might be a success
decided that their 'real jobs' did not allow them to live healthy lives
lost interest in what they were doing before

Innocent's major obstacle to marketing their smoothies was _____.

deciding how to package the drink attractively
seeking advice from experts
working out how to keep the drinks fresh
keeping the cost low to sell to supermarkets

The phrase "took a leap of faith" in the second paragraph suggests that the investor _____.

took a risk while hoping it would have a good result
didn't believe in the future of Innocent
took the faith of Innocent's founders for granted
tried to persuade other investors to give their money

The expression "not messing about with them" in the second paragraph suggests that the trio didn't _____.

change the basic contents of the drinks
check how long the drinks were kept in the shops
allow anyone else to distribute the drinks
worry about which bottles the drinks were in

The 'Fruit Towers' Office is NOT _____.

ventilated due to the grassy floors
peculiar nor arresting
equipped with leisure facilities
divided up into separate rooms

The success of Innocent can be attributed to the fact that _____.

their staff are young and trendy
their ingredients change according to what is popular at the time
the company has benefited from the partners' experience in advertising
the partners have maintained a very clear focus on what they do

The word 'their' in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

the people in the office buildings
new product ideas
new recipes
Innocent

The phrase "paid off" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

owed
succeeded
returned
cost

Employees are motivated to work for Innocent because they _____.

are paid more than other people in similar jobs
appreciate working for a prize-winning company
feel they are valued by the organisation
get a lot of time off to pursue their interests

Innocent could become popular among the world's consumers because it _____.

did not allow itself to become too big
was much admired for its underlying philosophy
believed in building the brand's image and reputation
did not concern itself with making a lot of money

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

East of Lao Cai, Ha Giang is Vietnam's most northern province. Its population is 41.1 people belonging to various ethnic minority groups such as the Muong, Tay, Lo, and Dao. Ha Giang is well known for its rugged high mountains, which seem to belong in a "Lord of the Rings" film, 41.2 they feature huge limestone peaks and rocks with deep, narrow cracks. A large protected area known as the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark has been established there. It is Vietnam's first geopark and 41.3 the UNESCO-supported Global Geoparks Network. The "karst" in the geopark's name refers to a landscape 41.4 and features irregular limestone peaks above and numerous caves, sinkholes, and streams underground. 41.5 its geological value, it is also home to some important fauna and flora, and the scenery is breathtaking. Together with the attractiveness of the ethnic minority groups that live there, this makes it a very 41.6 tourist destination.

However, the beauty of the province and the interesting cultural traditions of the ethnic minorities should not distract one from remembering that Ha Giang is still an area with low levels of income, education and health. The villages are deep in remote valleys or, sometimes, high up the mountain slopes, in terrain that requires 41.7 work to produce any crops. In fact, much of the land is hardly suitable for agriculture, 41.8 by creating terraces on very steep slopes and taking advantage of small patches between the rocks to cultivate their crops. Their perpetual survival is proof of their indomitable spirits.

Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box. There are THREE extra ones that you do not need to use.

go against	fiddle about	weigh up	thin out
fill in on	do away with	take on	tear into

Jason spent two hours 42.1 in his bedroom.

As soon as I get back from my holiday, I want to be 42.2 all developments.

Many people believe the government should 42.3 ox hunting.

Helping you cheat in the test 42.4 everything I believe in.

Pat 42.5 her son simply because he had dropped his cup of tea on the floor.