Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh Global Success - Đề 78 (Có đáp án)

 There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is 
empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide 
open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot 
and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour 
you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential 
criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. 
Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows 
can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and 
shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can 
manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks 
fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of 
defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can 
just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole 
so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are 
absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account 
should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.
11. A well-protected house 
A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
 12. According to the writer, we should 
A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed.D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
 13. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot 
A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.
 14. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
 15. The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that 
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
C. will stop a potential burglar. D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
 16. Gaining entry to a house through a small window 
A. is surprisingly difficult.B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
17. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms 
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
 18. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole
A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people.D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
 19. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. searchD. examine
 20. The best title for the text is 
A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders.
C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. D. Burglary statistics
Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 The English channel 
 Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (21) ____ 1802 . Finally in 1994 the Channel 
Tunnel ( nicknamed “ The Chunnel “ by the English ) was (22) _____ opened . 
 This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (23) ____. It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the 
seabed . The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (24) _____ electrical system . 
 The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours . It is also (25) _____ for drivers since they can 
load their cars onto the trains . They don’t need to book in (26) _____ , as trains (27) _____ every few minutes . 
 However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many (28) _______ the Chunnel for this 
(29) ______ the ferries , there is no duty-free shopping , no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (30) ______ can you look 
outside and enjoy the view . As a result , many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead . 
21: A. from B.during C. since D. ago 62. Smith: “I’m afraid I can’t come with you.” John: “________”
A. What a shame! B. It’s shameful! C. Thank you D. I don’t think so
63. They are bring in .changes to the way the office is run.
A. largeB. radical C. deep D. immense
64. Some people feel that television should give less  to sport.
A. programmesB. coverage C. concern D. involvement
65. I wish Ben worked as hard as Mary .................. A. did B. hadC. does D. would
66. Mr. Lam supposes, .............., that he will be retiring at 60.
A. like most people did B. like most people do C. as most of people D. as do most people
67. the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty.
A. WhenB. Since C. While D. Unless 
68.  the steps when you go in. A. Consider B. Mind C. Attend D. Look 
69. The car burst into  but the driver managed to escape . A. fire B. burning C. heat D. flames 
70. The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers ..
A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. with in reach 
71. Jane changed her major from French to business __________ 
A. with hopes to be able easier to locate employment B. hoping she can easier get a job
C. with the hope for being able to find better a job D. hoping to find a job more easily
72. Are you sure you told me ? I don’t recall _________ about it . 
A. having told B. having been told C. to have told D. to have been told . 
73. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet 
74. The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays .. rotation. A. on B. under C. by D. in
75. The campaign raised far more than the . . . . . of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
76. We have a . future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce
77. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the  of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.
A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester
78. She was overwhelmed with honor . recognition .. her bravery.
A. with/of B. on/in C. by/about D. in/of
79. This is the stone bedthe king had lain before he died in the 14th century.
A. however B. of which C. wherever D. where
80. An accident in the power station may result in large . of radiation being released.
A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts
Mark the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
81: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”. 
 A. to sleep on it.B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
82: “He insisted on listening to the entire story”. 
 A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting
83: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you. 
 A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest in
84: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
 A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
85: . School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
 A. divided B. depended C. compulsory D. paid
86. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
 A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute
87. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
 A. unique B. novel C. exotic D. vital 
88: I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
 A. expenses B. friends C. sports D. conveniences
89: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
 A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
90: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
 A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
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