Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh Global Success - Đề 47 (Có đáp án)

 25. calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the 
next century.
 A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt
26. By the time you receive this letter, I for China.
 A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave
27. Prizes are awarded the number of points scored.
 A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to
28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been neglected.
 A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically
29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it over 20 minutes a day.
 A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses
30. It had been a trying afternoon, at about six o’clock in the television breaking down.
 A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing
IV.Write the correct FORM of each bracketed (0) has been done as an example. 
V.The passage below contains 10 mistakes. (0) has been done as an example. 
VI.Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. 
 The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have 
suggested that human tears are (51) of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. 
We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to 
persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (52) , they will also 
cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
The idea that having a good cry do you (53) is a very old one and now it has scientific validity 
since recent research into tears has shown that they (54) a natural painkiller called 
enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the 
quantities of enkaphalin you (55) .
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (56) activity. Because 
some people still regard it as a (57) of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished 
when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (58) itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more 
protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and 
can be very enjoyable – (59) the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly 
(60) “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing 
together.
51. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display
52. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter
53. A. better B. fine C. good D. well
54. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep
55. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce
56. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving
57. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign
58. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel
59. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard
60. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.
 B. It had to be imported into the United States.
 C. It would probably not grow in the western United States.
 D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
68. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?
 A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass
69. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
 A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems
 C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather
70. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by .
 A. eating only small quantities of grass.
 B. continually moving from one grazing area to another.
 C. naturally fertilizing the soil.
 D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground.
VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed 
before it 
71. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
 → An increased .
72. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
 → Rather .
73. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
 → The moment .
74. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.
 → At no time .
75. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?
 → Other ?
IX.Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence 
in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the 
form of the given word(s). 
76. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed)
 → To this day in the field of technology.
77. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled)
 → Peter the foul-tasting medicine.
78. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned.
 → The construction of the building unfortunate. 
 (longer)
79. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite)
 → What he told me the story.
80. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear)
 → They chose too much snow.
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