ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN NGOẠI

NGỮ ĐỢT 1 (19/02/2023)

I, Phonetics
1, A. heart B. pearl C. learn D. search
2, A. success B. spicy C. social D. percent
3, A. south B. couth C. myth D. smooth
4, A. cantaloupe B. catastrophe C. apostrophe D. recipe

II, Stress
5, A. bamboo B. tattoo C. aloo D. taboo
6, A. colony B. hesitate C. dedicate D. endanger
7, A. equivalent B. architecture C. majority D. amphibian
8, A. argumentative B. psychological C. hypersensitive D. contributory

III, Synonyms
9, The soldier blew up the bridge to prevent the enemy from advancing.
A. Destroyed with a bomb B. Blocked with trees
C. Closed without a notice D. Built without permission
10, Due to the increase of Covid cases, the period of online learning and teaching has been
extended.
A. Covered C. Canceled
B. Replaced D. Continued
11, Data from the space should pave the way for a more detailed exploration.
A. Commence C. Facilitate
C. Restrain D. Originate

IV, Antonyms
12, It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. Uncertain C. Unreal
B. Related D. Transparent
13, Some officials were afraid that the travel regulations would be unduly strict to business
activities.
A. Excessively C. Deliberately
B. Justifiably D. Immensely
14, The student association is in earnest debate and discussion over the plan for their new
project launch.
A. Frivolous C. Equivocal
B. Impersonal D. Contentious

V, Complete the sentences.

15, In the _______ of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement C. assistance
B. priority D. demands
16, The team’s win in the final playoff has ______ their qualification for the Women’s World
Cup.
A. Latched C. sealed
B. Gained D. clamped
17, Fashion enthusiasts were longing for the brand’s latest collection, but it had yet________.
 A. Arrived C. arrive
B. To arrive D. be arriving
18, We thought an ______ package tour would be more economical.
A. All-consuming C. all-around
B. All-cash D. all-inclusive
19, Currently, both politicians are moving on towards the common goal of union solidarity,
saying that their past disputes were just __________.
A. Dog days of summer C. in the nick of time
B. Water under the bridge D. in way over their head.

VI, Guided Cloze Test

There is a long list of reasons why Phong Nha, a world heritage site, and pride of
Quang Binh province, (20) ________. This tourist attraction is a must-visit destination – and
it’s not just about caves!
It is widely known that Phong Nha is home to the biggest cave on the planet: Son
Doong Cave. It’s also home to the third largest cave on the planet, En Cave, as well as tens of
other caves that are ready for exploration. In fact, in Phong Nha vacationers may (21) ______
more caving trips than any other caving destination in the world. But the main reason why
Phong Nha has become special is that it offers so many different kinds of caving experiences,
from extreme adventures like the Son Doong cave expedition to more accessible adventures,
(22) _______ those to Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave.
If tourists aren’t (23) ______ caving but love the great outdoors, Phong Nha is still a
good choice. Alongside world-class caving activities, Phong Nha also offers jungle walks
through primary forest, river kayaking across gentle waters and a village atmosphere that will
charm tourists (24) ________. And as a developing destination, this list is growing. Locals
are scoping out secluded lakes, pockets of wildlife and areas that are perfect for other outdoor
activities, such as rock climbing, and ziplining.
Additionally, Phong Nha has proved itself as a(n) (25) _________ tourism success
story. The benefits that tourism has brought to the local people are immense. Phong Nha
remains poor, but rising household incomes (26) ________ by an increase in employment
opportunities have significantly raised living standards in the village. Tourism is good news
for environmental protection, too. Before tourism took off in the village, poverty (27) ______
many of the villagers into jungle to partake in illegal logging, hunt wildlife or do other
activities that were harmful to the environment. Now as tourism has offered them a stable
income, these activities have reduced dramatically.
20. A. stands out B. picks out C. works out D. breaks out
21. A. extend B. book C. conduct D. lead
22. A. as B. like C. namely D. similarly
23. A. about B. on C. for D. into
24. A. in a snap B. in the breeze C. on the dot D. on the blink
25. A. interest-based C. nature-orientated
B. community-focused D. human-centered
26. A. scorched B. spurred C. incited D. impelled
27. A. navigated B. accentuated C. bound D. drove

VII, Reading comprehension

Even with all the facts you've learned so far, I'm sure you still have some nagging doubts
about the many stories you've heard about how others sleep, things you can do to get better
sleep, and what sleep really does for you. Many of these tales are left over from before
researchers began to study and understand sleep. Before we address how to improve your
sleep habits, let's clear up some of the most common sleep myths.
As children, many of us had grandparents who always seemed to be up at the crack of dawn,
cleaning the house and making a glorious breakfast. So it seemed as if older people didn't
need as much sleep as other adults. This memory overlooks a couple of things: Grandma and
Grandpa were probably in bed by 9 p.m., and they often disappeared in the early afternoon to
take a nap. In truth, older people need just as much sleep as younger adults. They may have
trouble getting it because they wake up more frequently during the night, but total sleep need
does not decrease much with age.
It's true that a small percentage of people are short sleepers who only need five or six hours
of sleep per night. However, sometimes it seems as if two-thirds of the population believe
they belong to this select group. The overwhelming majority of people need seven to nine
hours a night, so the chances are relatively small that any particular individual is truly a short
sleeper. If you need eight hours a night but only get six, you can usually carry on for a day or
two. After a few days, you'll start to show signs of sleep deprivation, such as daytime
drowsiness, irritability, and decreased productivity, and you'll also place yourself at a higher
risk for safety problems at work and behind the wheel.
You've probably heard people say that if they sleep too much they feel tired when they wake
up. This is a misconception. First, you can't get more sleep than your body needs. The
homeostatic drive to sleep wears off as you sleep and stops exerting its pressure. In the
morning, the circadian cycle is in its alert phase, not its sleep phase. So if you continue to
sleep, it's because you need more sleep. Second, the grogginess that some people report with
longer sleep isn't due to the extended sleep. Most often, people extend their sleep because
they've been depriving themselves for several nights. A single night of extended sleep does
not make up all of the sleep debt, so when they wake up, they're still sleep deprived and as a
result don't feel refreshed. Finally, if you extend your sleep into the afternoon you may wake
up at a time on your circadian clock when it's natural to be sleepy, which may contribute to
that groggy feeling. Don't let fear of feeling bad keep you from getting enough sleep. Listen
to your body; it will tell you whether or not you need more sleep. If you're sleepy, you need
more sleep.
More and more evidence is accumulating showing that overall health is very much tied to
sleep quality and quantity. Specific sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, can cause heart
hypertension and heart disease. Mood and mental health are affected by sleep. Sleep
deprivation is linked to the development of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease and can even
affect your life span. So give sleep its due.
VIII, Complete the conversations
36, Carly:__________________
Hương: That’s my aunt.
A, Who will pick you up today? C. Who is Mrs. Quỳnh to you?
B, Whose family did you visit? D. Who taught you to do that?

37, Mark: Is your watch a fake Rolex?

Minh: __________________
A, Sorry if I offended you C. It’s really not that bad
B, That’s a bit personal D. I assure you it’s real

38, Trang: __________________

Tracy: No worries. These things happen.
A, I can’t tell you how sorry I am. C. How’s the project coming along?
B, Hurry up. I’m going to be late D. Is this rain ever going to let up?

39, Kate: I had that date you set up for me.

Thuy: _____________. So, how was it?
A, I wish I could’ve been there. C, Your secret’s safe with me.
B, I’m glad you brought it up. D. Can I have a word with you?

40, Minh: Hey, John is __________ that says no weekend homework if he is the class
president.
Travis: No homework over the weekend? Great! I support him!
A, standing on the stage C, running on a platform
B, speaking in his favor D. thinking outside the box

IX, Conversations Reorder

41, a. Would you like to see a movie with me on Friday?
b. What’s playing, of course.
c. On what?
d. That depends.
A. a-d-c-b B. a-b-c-d C. a-b-d-c D. a-c-b-d
42, a. Really? I didn’t take it that way at all.
b. What I said this morning was really rude.
c. I need to apologize to you.
d. what for?
A. c-a-d-b B. c-d-b-a C. b-a-c-d D. b-d-c-a
43, a. I used the last bit this morning.
b. Thanks, honey.
c. No problem.
d. Maybe. How much milk do we have?
e. Could you get more milk then?
f. I’m going to the store. Do you need anything?
A. f-b-c-e-d-a B. f-e-a-c-b-d C. f-d-a-e-c-b D. f-e-d-a-b-c
44, a. Why? I’m watching the premiere.
b. You’re yawning. Why don’t you go to bed?
c. But you’ll be asleep in about one minute.
d. Then you should watch the return.
e. I’m just yawning because the commercials are on.
f. I want to watch this TV show.
A. f-c-e-d-a B. e-d-c-a-f C. f-b-e-c-d-a D. b-f-d-a-c-e
45, a. Maybe so, but only with everyone looking over his shoulder.
b. I’m not bubbling with confidence about our new recruit.
c. I seem to recall you relied heavily on others your first month.
d. That’s what I like to hear. Remember, we’re all in this together.
e. Okay, you’ve driven your point home. I’ll try to be patient.
f. He may not be seasoned, but I wager he’ll get the job done.
A. b-c-e-f-a-d B. b-d-e-c-a-f C. b-f-a-c-e-d D. b-e-d-a-c-f

X,
46. The new bookshop looks beautiful, yet it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new bookshop should definitely improve its appearance.
B. The new bookshop would have more customers if it had a more attractive appearance.
C. The new bookshop cannot attract more customers, whether or not it has a nice appearance.
D. Despite its pleasant appearance, the new bookshop does not appear to attract many
customers.

47. Capulet was so pleased that he decided to move his marriage up a day.
A. Capulet was really content and made a decision on an earlier marriage.
B. Capulet was highly delighted yet put his marriage on hold for one day.
C. Capulet decided to lengthen his wedding for his enjoyment and satisfaction.
D. Capulet made a pleasing decision on his wedding, which was one day in length.

48. After Einstein’s theory of relativity, people began to perceive the universe in a different
way.
A. Einstein’s theory of relativity confirmed some ideas about how the universe began.
B. Following Einstein’s theory of relativity, people realized the universe was changing.
C. Until Einstein’s theory of relativity, people knew hardly anything about the universe.
D. Einstein’s theory of relativity introduced people to a new manner of seeing the universe.

49. My brother agrees to let me in on his plans which are unknown to other people.
A. The word is out that my brother’s plans will involve me.
B. My brother bares his soul to me about his covert plans.
C. The ball is in my brother’s court as to when he reveals his plans.
D. My brother has no courage to open his heart to me about his plans.

50. He was declared to test negative for the virus, which solidly set our minds at ease.
A. It is worth asking him to get the virus test since the negative result let off our steam.
B. Only if his virus test had a negative result, could we avoid being bundles of nerves.
C. Knowing about his negative virus test result truly lulled us into a sense of security.
D. It was a great weight off our minds to know that the virus was not detected in his test.

XI,
51. They had to leave right away. Their children were nearly late for their class concert.
A. They had to leave at once, otherwise their children would have been late for their class
concert.
B. They didn’t leave early enough, which kept their children from being at their class concert
on time.
C. Leaving instantly was necessary because their children wanted to join their class concert
on time.
D. Although they had to leave soom, their children couldn’t avoid being late for their class
concert.
52. Some paintings are abstract. They don’t look like anything specific.
A. As a result of some paintings being abstract, they don’t look like anything specific.
B. Some paintings are abstract, which means they don’t look like anything specific.
C. Some abstract paintings don’t show tangible ideas as clearly as they are expected to.
D. Abstract paintings are something indefinite which people hardly like to look at.

53. She had a bitter quarrel with her boss. She insisted on giving a notice to leave the
managing position.
A. Her severe disagreement with her boss forced her to give up being a manager.
B. Her managing position was earned through a violent conflict with her boss.
C. After a heated argument with her boss, she was determined to resign as manager.
D. Her notice to leave the managing position resulted in a serious row with her boss.

54. Your cerebellum is at work coordinating muscle movements. With the cerebellum’s
guidance, you can touch your nose in one smooth motion.
A. The function of your cerebellum is to control muscle locomotion; particularly, it smooths
the touching of your nose.
B. Muscle movements are orchestrated by your cerebellum, without which you couldn’t
touch your nose gracefully.
C. Your cerebellum is crucial for muscle mobility whereby touching your nose quickly is a
manageable action.
D. On account of your cerebellum’s guidance, your muscles can move so smoothly that you
can touch your nose.

55. He’s very supportive of this plan. He’s doubtful about the council having anticipated
everything.
A. He heartily approved of this plan whereas he expressed his skepticism of the council’s
potentials for it.
B. He typically distrusts the council’s ability to handle anything, but this plan is the
exception.
C. Notwithstanding his suspicion of the council’s anticipation of this plan, he still gives it full
consent.
D. Although really in favor of this plan, he’s disinclined to believe the council has covered all
the bases.
56, A, all examinations will produce more precise and reliable results.
B, most students will display their actual learning competence.
C, all students will be treated equally and can be compared fairly
D, most examinations will become more standardized and can be applied widely
57, A, In addition to B, In regard to
C, In case of D, in common with
58, A, By nature B, In contrast
C, Particularly D, Consequently
59, A, This may lead to establishing test versions that assess student’s knowledge,
understanding and ability
B, This often results in classifying students into relevant groups based on their learning
competence.
C, This usually means establishing what they know, understand, and can do at the time of
assessment.
D, This mostly focuses on assessing student’s competence in the long run rather than at a
specific time.
60, A, assessing and grouping learners according to their current rates of success rather than
on conventional content - based examinations.
B, adapting and improving achievement tests from students’ perspectives, rather than on
classic grade – based judgments.
C, creating and giving fair chances for individual learners to progress, rather than on
long-established curricula.
D, identifying and responding to individual progress and learning needs, rather than on
traditional group – based solutions.
Keys:
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. D
19. B
20. A
21. C
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. C
32. C
33. A
34. C
35. D

36. C
37. D
38. A
39. B
40. C
41. A
42. B
43. C
44. D
45. C
46. D
47. A
48. D
49. B
50. D
51. A
52. B
53. C
54. B
55. D
56. C
57. A 58.B 59.C 60.D