Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh Global Success - Đề 37 (Có đáp án)

 24. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the 
wonderfully.
 A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
25. The train service has been a since they introduced the new schedules.
 A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. Fracas
III. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap.
 BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
 The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of 
exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
 Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most 
(27. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie 
rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to 
kill humans. In fact, (29. FATAL) are rare.
 Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the 
adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-
and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE) by 
nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (31. OCCUR) are rare, but 
they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.
 Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. 
ESTIMATE) , and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is 
advisable to take (34. CAUTION) . Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should 
wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. RESIST) 
to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.
IV. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs.
 bring out do up slow down save up hang over 
 mix up grow up go with dress up run for
36. Silence the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
37. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to .
38. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to 
and in Camden Town in London.
39. Barrack Obama has decided to the American presidency in the election that will take 
place next year.
40. Because I hate my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
41. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would his furniture, so she had brought a photo 
of them.
42. Kate had been in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on 
the guitar.
43. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was 
recently .
44. Brendan was worried about having to for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own 
any formal clothes. workmen 66. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial)
 → John .
67. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation)
 → How do .
68. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline)
 → There has .
69. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt)
 → There is .
70. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question)
 → My changing .
VIII. Writing an essay.
 “Recycling is saving up our lives”.
What do you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 280- 300 words to support your points.
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