ĐỀ THI DỰ ĐOÁN – PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 2023

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. canal B. survival C. mental D. cultural
Question 2: A. graduate B. mandatory C. explode D. persuade
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. conserve B. achieve C. employ D. waver
Question 4: A. volunteer B. vocation C. attendance D.importance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. ________ hard all day, Sarah was exhausted.
A. To work B. Working C. Having worked D. worked
Question 6. I think that she sings ______ than other contestants.
A. more beautiful B. the more beautiful C. the most beautiful D. more beautifully
Question 7.More tourists will visit this site _______ .
A. as its construction was completed B. once its construction is completed
C. after its construction had been completed D. until its constructions was completed
Question 8:It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will ______ as once fertile areas turn to
desert.
A. give off B. die out C. give up D. go after
Question 9. Here’s _______ present he gave me last Sunday.
A. an B. a C. the D. ∅
Question 10. No one believed her stories, _______ ?
A. didn’t they B. haven’t they C. did they D. have they
Question 11.You can form strong _______ when you work with people who share a mutual interest.
A. connections B. elements C. attitudes D. consumers
Question 12:She frequently volunteers_____extra work because she really likes her job.
A. to B. for C. with D. in
Question 13. John and Karen persuaded me________ the conference.
A. attending B. attended C. to attend D. to have attended
Question 14.I refuse to believe a word of it;it is cock -and-______ story
A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
Question 15. I was surfing the Internet while my classmates ________ to each other.
A. have chatted B. are chatting C. will chat D. were chatting
Question 16.Fortunately, we _______ a thought on parenting.
A. view B. share C. obtain D. compete
Question 17. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex _______ as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
A. was recognised B. recognised C. recognises D. has recognised
Question 18. My sister is a woman of________age.
A. marriage B. married C. marrying D. marriageable
Question 19. Child abuse cases have recently sparked a new wave of social _______ .
A. age B. network C. unrest D. promise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Nam: “What do you personally do to keep fit?”
Lan: “ __________.”
A. I think keeping fit is necessary for everyone.
B. As far as I know, more and more people exercise to keep fit.
C. Fitness centres are mushrooming.
D. I just do morning exercise and maintain a balanced diet.
Question 21: Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
- Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?”.
- Billy: “______”.
A. That sounds like fun. B. Yes, it is certainly.
C. No, have you? D. Not really.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22.Given the economic crisis, many small and medium-sized enterprises didn't have enough budget to
expand.
A. help B. open C. grow D. restrict
Question 23.Man used to be breadwinners in our country, but now women go to work and many of them make a
bundle.
A. earn little money B. have a few coins
C. have a lot of money D. earn a lot of cash
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24.American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A. inevitably B. happily C. traditionally D. readily
Question 25. In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and
environmental degradation.
A. development B. growth C. deprivation D. progression
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: It is mandatory for you to learn how to swim.
A. You shouldn’t learn how to swim.
B. You would learn how to swim.
C. You must learn how to swim.
D. You needn’t learn how to swim.
Question 27: It is 10 years since I last spoke to her.
A. I didn’t speak to her for 10 years. B. I haven’t spoken to her for 10 years
C. I have spoken to her for 10 years D. I spoke to her for 10 years
Question 28: “How many peope are there in your family?” Linda asked Peter.
A. Linda asked Peter how many peope were there in his family.
B. Linda asked Peter how many peope there are in his family.
C. Linda asked Peter how many peope there were in his family.
D. Linda asked Peter how many peope are there in his family.
Question 29. I have decided that I will look for another job.
A B C D
Question 30.They are having her house painted by a construction company.
A.have B.her C.painted D.contruction
Question 31: The Raleigh International Bike Ride is open to anyone that wants to raise money for a good reason.
A. the B. to C. raise D. reason
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 32.Trang has some work to do tonight. She can’t eat out with her family.
A. If Trang had some work to do tonight, she couldn’t eat out with her family.
B. If only Trang hadn’t had some work to do tonight, she could have eaten out with her family.
C. Supposing that Trang doesn’t have some work to do tonight, she can eat out with her family.
D. If Trang didn’t have some work to do tonight, she could eat out with her family.
Question 33. Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
question.
David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well
as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of
football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an
advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical
Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester
United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team
debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.
Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies with
Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained
his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003,
Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.
Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially
concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006
he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies.
Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
(Source: haps://www.famouspeoplelessons.corn)
Question 34: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The life and career of David Beckham
B. Beckham's family background
C. Beckham's life before and after getting married
D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member
Question 35: According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ______.
A. Real Madrid B. Manchester United
C. the national team of America D. The national team of England
Question 36: The word 'fanatical" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. inspired B. enthusiastic C. realistic D. idealistic
Question 37: When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?
A. In 1995 B. In 1998 C. In 2003 D.In 2006
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?
A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United.
B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once,
D. Some of BecAam's interests are not related to football.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each the numbered blanks.
The effect of media violence on children
Research has shown that the depiction of gun violence is increasing in both movies and on TV. Our research found that
acts of gun violence in PG-13 movies has nearly tripled in the 30 years ___(39) ___ the rating was introduced in 1984.
And PG-13 movies are not exclusively watched by teens and above. A ___(40) ___ of adults in 2019 found that 12%
said they were allowed to watch PG-13 movies between the ages of 6 and 9, with 6% saying they watched such films
aged even younger.
Although ___(41) ___ skeptics say violent media do not lead children to become more aggressive, a large survey
conducted in 2015 found that most pediatricians and media scholars agree that there is a link.
Violent media can also lead children to ___(42) ___ in more dangerous behavior if they find a real gun. In studies one
of us conducted, exposure to both movies and video games with guns was found to encourage children ages 8-12 years
old to pick up a real gun ___(43) ___ had been hidden in a drawer and pull the trigger, including while pointing the gun
at themselves or their friend. This behavior was observed by a hidden camera.
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Question 39: A.because B. when C. as D. since
Question 40: A.argument B. experiment C. survey D. debate
Question 41: A.few B. a little C. much D. some
Question 42: A.damage B. engage C. confide D. cause
Question 43: A.why B. where C. who D. that
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.
Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For example,
all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. In early times, crows and ravens
were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods’ approaching arrival. This idea later changed.
Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to
the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death in the near
future.
Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be good luck for
the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today, an actual government position in
London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that these birds can never fly far from the
seat of the British government. This way, the kingdom will never fall to ill fortune.
Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow. Depending on
how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps inspired by the swallow's
red-brown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a
swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later, however, farmers began to consider swallows
signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is sure to be blessed in the following year. Farmers also
have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end any good luck they might have had.
Though many people think these superstitions are old wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to support
them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles. Thus, large numbers of
crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that can cause
infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually have healthier animals on his
farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives’ tale, maybe you had better find out if there is
any truth to it first!
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 3 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea janzen)
Question 44: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. The crows and their predictions B. The different beliefs in birds
C. Superstitions about birds D. Are birds bad lucks?
Question 45: What does the phrase "this idea" in the first paragraph refer to ________?
A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death.
B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war.
C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck.
D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods' departure.
Question 46: The word "portent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. warning B. suddenness C. confidence D. conviction
Question 47: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens?
A. They are driven away by people all over the world.
B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England.
C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government.
D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby.
Question 48: As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as ______.
A. the death of Jesus Christ B. good luck for farmers
C. crop failure for the farmers D. good blessedness for the following year
Question 49: The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by
A. happiness B. consequence C. beginning D. completion
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The old wives' tales are more often used for fun than the truth.
B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them.
C. People should not make fun of the superstition.
D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks.