294 Bài tập chọn lọc Môn Tiếng Anh Chuyên đề Đọc Hiểu ( Có lời giải chi tiết )

Chuyên đề: ĐỌC HIỂU
I- DẠNG 1: ĐỌC ĐOẠN VĂN VÀ CHỌN ĐÁP ÁN ĐÚNG ĐIỀN VÀO CHỖ TRỐNG
Exercise 1: (Đề thi THPTQG chính thức năm 2015)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 10.
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people
for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (1)_________ liber, the Latin word for
― book‖ . (2) _____ , library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials.
Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as
manuscripts, books , newspapers, and magazines, (3)_______ audio-visual and online databases.
In addition (4) _____ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often
feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
The central mission of a library (5) _______ to collect , organize, preserve, and provide
access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable
record of culture that can be passed down to (6)_______ generations. Libraries are an essential
link in this communication between the past , present, and future. Whether the cultural record is
contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (7) ____ the record is preserved and
made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (8)__ or to obtain
recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance
their classroom experiences, to learn (9)_____ in locating sources of information, and to develop
good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public
policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (10) ___ information
and services that are essential to learning and progress.
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From ― Library ( institution)‖ by Richard S.Halsey et al.
Question 1: A. from

Question 2 : A. However

B. to
B. Despite

C. in

D. out

C. Instead

D. Therefore

Question 3: A. but also

B. as well

C. or else

D. only if

Question 4: A. to

B. in

C. from

D. on

Question 5: A. have

B. is

C. has

Question 6: A. success

B. successful

C. succeed

D. are
D. succeeding

Question 7: A. who

B. what

C. which

D. that

Question 8: A. attractions

B. appeals

C. interests

D. profits

Question 9: A. abilities

B. skills

C. capacities

D. talents

Question 10 : A. digests

B. applies

C. relates

D. supplies

Exercise 2: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia năm 2015 trƣờng chuyên Armsterdam)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of
the blanks from 1 to 10.
INFLUENCES OF TELEVISIONS
Televisions has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In
the United States , where sociologists have studied the effects , some interesting observations
have been made. TV, although not essential , has become a(n) (1)____part of most people‘s
lives. It has become a baby-sitter , an initiator of (2)____of program does not elevate people into
greater (3)____, but rather maintains and encourages the status quo.
The (4)____reason for the lack of quality in American TV is related to both the history of TV
development and the economics of TV. TV in American began with the radio. Radio companies
and their sponsors first experimented with TV. Therefore , the close relationship , (5)____the
advertisers had with radio programs , but many actually produced the programs .Thus ,
(6)____from the capitalistic , profit – oriented sector of American society, TV is primarily

(7)_____with reflecting and attracting society (8)____than innovating and experimenting with
new ideas . Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible ; to do so TV in
America today remains , to a large (9)______ , with the same organization and standards as it
had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving
society will require a change in the (10)____ system.
Question 1: A. integral
B. mixed
C. fractional
D. superior
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Question 2: A. quantity
B. quality
C. effect
D. product
Question 3: A. preconception
B. knowledge
C. understanding
D. feeling
Question 4: A. adequate
B. unknown
C. inexplicable
D. primary
Question 5: A. which
B. that
C. where
D. what

Question 6: A. going
B. leaving
C. coming
D. getting
Question 7: A. interested
B. concerned
C. worried
D. connected
Question 8: A. more
B. rather
C. less
D. better
Question 9: A. extent
B. degree
C. size
D. amount
Question 10: A. total
B. full
C. entire
D. complete
Exercise 3: (Đề thi minh hoa của BGD & ĐT – Kỳ thi THPT quốc gia 2015)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Higher Education in the UK Students who have successfully completed an A-level course
may go to university to do (1)_____ three- or four-year course leading to a first degree such as
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), etc. They apply to several universities which
then (2)_____ an offer of a place specifying the minimum grades the student needs to obtain in
the A level subjects studied. Higher education is not (3)_____. In principle, students have to pay
a contribution to the cost of teaching (tuition fees) and have also to pay their living costs
(maintenance). The government provides (4)_____ to help them pay for university education

which have to be paid back from earnings once their income reaches a certain (5)_____. In
recent years government policy has been to (6)_____ the percentage of 18-year olds (7)_____ go
to university, which is now, at 40%, double the 1990 figure, but this growth has been at the
(8)______ of the amount of financial support given to individual students. Universities receive
money (9)_____ the state for each student and are responsible for employing staff and deciding
which courses to offer. The head of a university, who is (10)_____ for its management, is called
a vice-chancellor.
Question 1: A. that
B. a
C. this
D. the
Question 2: A. create
B. do
C. make
D. get
Question 3: A. permitted
B. allowed
C. compulsory
D. free
Question 4: A. loans
B. hires
C. shares
D. rents
Question 5: A. grade
B. level
C. mark
D. rank
Question 6: A. rise
B. remain
C. increase

D. decrease
Question 7: A. who
B. which
C. whose
D. whom
Question 8: A. fee
B. suspense
C. charge
D. expense
Question 9: A. of
B. from
C. to
D. in
Question 10: A. liable
B. responsible
C. answerable
D. chargeable
Exercise 4: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015 – trƣờng THPT chuyên Khoa Học Tự Nhiên)

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Read the following passage on WINTER SPORTS and mark the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 1 to
10.
Skilling has become a way of life for many people. From the moment the first snowflake
falls until the spring (1) ______ skiers put skis on their cars and (2) ______ for slopes. There are
many reasons behind the (3) ______ of this winter sports.

Skiing is a true family sport that can be enjoyable by all people, whether 3 or 93 years old.
Being able to (4) ______ a hill, to turn at will and nature at its loveliest are (5) ______ for all age
groups.
Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences. Snow conditions
change hourly as the temperature and weather conditions change during the day. Moreover,
every trail is different. Rarely does one pass over the same (6) ______ twice.
Improvement in skis equipment, clothing, and ski areas have made the sport more
pleasurable, comfortable and available. Warm and light clothing has replaced (7) ______ of
heavy sweaters. Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter,
more flexible and suited to people of all ages. The (8) ______ of skiing had also improved by
snow-making equipment. Even in areas of the countries that have (9) ______ snowfall, snow can
be made (10)______ the temperature be below 30 degrees Celsius.
For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the out-of-doors, to
challenge their physical abilities and, finally, to simply have fun. It is a sport world-wide and
appears to be gaining in popularities constantly.
Question 1: A. weather

B. snowfall

C. thaw

D. frost

Question 2: A. hope

B. ready

C. head

D. famous

Question 3: A.fun
Question 4: A. see

B.popularity
B. appreciate

C. sort
C. descent

D. capability
D. enjoy

Question 5: A. waiting

B. fame

C. thrills

D. presents

Question 6: A. performance

B. slop

C. place

D. hill

Question 7: A. some

B. layer

C. plenty

D. lot

Question 8: A. available

B. probability

C. capacity

D. ability

Question 9: A. only little

B. just few

C. very few

D. very little

Question 10: A. should

B if

C. providing

D. unless

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Exercise 5: (Đề thi thử THPT Chuyên Lƣơng Văn Chánh – Phú Yên)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for
each of the blanks from (1) to (10).
PROACTIVE JOB
HUNTING
Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it
until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (1)_______, and nowadays many
employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time.
According to a recent survey, this is particularly (2)_______ in London, where more than half of
those asked said that they constantly (3)_______ one eye on other job opportunities, (4)_______
they are fairly happy in their existing job. A high number of London workers say that they are
always on the (5)_______ , although they are content and motivated in their current position.
Job seekers find that the internet (6)_______ them with a quick and easy way to find out
what's
available, and 53 percent said that they had applied for a job or registered with an employment
agency in
the past 12 months. This proactive (7)_______ means that people can look for a perfect job
match with
the (8)_______ of effort. But while this is good for job hunters, the growing lack of company
loyalty
could (9)_______ up being a big problem for employers .Perhaps surprisingly, the (10)_______
factors
attracting job seekers was not more money, but challenging and interesting
work .

1. A. finished
B. done
C. over
D. gone
2. A. true
B. real
C. right
actual
3. A. put
B. keep
C. hold
place
4. A. just as
B. even if
C. as well
5. A. search
B. pursuit
C. lookout
6. A. delivers
B. serves
C. fulfils
provides
7. A. manner
B.custom
C. approach
style
8. A. minimum
B. lowest
C. smallest
least

9. A. run
B. come
C. end
lead
10. A. biggest
B. highest
C. widest
largest
Exercise 6: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia chuyên Lý Tự Trọng lần 1)

D.
D.
D. so that
D. watch
D.
D.
D.
D.
D.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have
suggested that human tears are (1) _____ 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 (2) _____, 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 (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific
validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called
enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can
increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____.
Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity.
Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ 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 (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more
protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and
calms can be very enjoyable - (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are
commonly (10) _____ ―weepies‖. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as
laughing together.
Question 1. A: evidence

B: display

C: result

D: witness

Question 2. A: alter

B: evolve

C: develop

D: change

Question 3. A: better

B: fine

C: well

D: good

Question 4. A: keep

B: contain

C: hold

D: retain

Question 5. A: construct

B: provide

C: produce

D: achieve

Question 6.A: curing

B: healing

C: improving

D: treating

Question 7. A: symbol

B: feature

C: hint

D: sign

Question 8. A: expel

B: release

C: loosen

D: rid

Question 9. A: consider

B: remark

C: regard

D: distinguish

Question 10. A: subtitled

B: named

C: entitled

D: called

Exercise 7: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015 – Trƣờng thpt Bất Bạt – Ba Vì)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 10.
BURIED TREASURE

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Artist Kit Williams was always interested in trying new things, so when it was suggested that
he should (1) _______ a book, he preferred to write his own story rather than work with someone
else's. He hit (2) _______ a new idea . What better way to attract people's (3) _______ to his
work than to give his readers the chance to take part in a treasure hunt? So Kit made a golden
pendant in the (4) _______ of a hare and buried it underground at a secret location. The words
and pictures in his book, Masquerade, (5) _______ clues as to where the hare was buried. Almost
two million readers from all over the world joined in the rush to solve the puzzle. The race was
open to all, and no one had any advantage - the treasure was as likely to be found by a clever
child of ten as it was by a university professor.
After more than two years, the golden hare was found by a businessman who called himself
Ken Thomas, although this was actually a (6) _______ name. It appears that "Thomas"
subsequently sold the hare for a large (7) _______ of money. Afterwards some people (8)
_______ that the discovery of the hare was not based purely on the information in the book, but
was the result of a complex (9) _______ in which "Thomas" was helped by a former girlfriend of
Kit Williams. However, "Thomas" has always firmly (10) _______ these claims.

Question 1: A. draw

B. illustrate

C. picture

D. paint

Question 2: A. at

B. off

C. upon

D. in

Question 3: A. interest

B. attention

C. eyes

D. curiosity

Question 4: A. appearance

B. pattern

C. shape

D. figure

Question 5: A. provided

B. identified

C. made

D. supported

Question 6: A. dishonest

B. deceptive

C. wrong

D. false

Question 7: A. sum

B. figure

C. rate

D. profit

Question 8: A. threatened

B. charged

C. accused

D. claimed

Question 9: A. narrative

B. plot

C. tale

D. story

Question 10: A. objected

B. refused

C. denied

D. disapproved

Exercise 8: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia chuyên Lý Tự Trọng lần 2)
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 10
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and
fires can change ecosystems. Some changes (1)______ ecosystems. If there is too (2) ______
rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that (3)
______ it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine
forests need (4) ______ for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones.
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Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (5)______. Polluting the air, soil, and
water can harm ecosystems. Building (6) ______ on rivers for electric power and irrigation can
harm ecosystems (7) ______ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down (8) ______
destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways
of (9) ______ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for ways to get food,
lumber, and other products for people (10)______ causing harm to ecosystems.
1. A harms
harm

B. harmful

C. harmless

D.

2. A. little
D. a few

B. a little

C. few

3. A. fed
D. food

B. feed

4. A. flame
burning

B. fires

C. blaze

D.

5. A. out

B. in

C. go

D. fly

6. A. moats
dams

B. ditches

C. bridges

D.

7. A. on
D. under

B. around

C. over

8. A. hills
woods

B. jungles

C. forests

D.

9. A. catching
taking

B. holding

C. carrying

D.

10. A. avoid
D. no

B. without

C. not

C. feed on

Exercise 9: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015 – trƣờng thpt Đoàn Thƣợng)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
THE EARTH GALLERIES
To many people, the word ‗geology‘ conjures up rather dull image of lumps of rock in
glass cases. People tend to regard geology as an academic subject that you don‘t need to know
about (1) __________you have to study it at school. If you visit te Earth Galleries at London‘s
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Natural history Museum, however, you‘ll (2) __________ that this image couldn‘t be further
from the truth.
The aim of the exhibition is not to procedure future geologists, but rather to inspire
interest in a subject which is relevant to everyday life. The Earth Galleries turn the traditional
idea of geological museum (3) __________, literacy because you begin at the top. The central
space in the museum is a glass-topped atrium. As you enter, you (4) __________ up to the top of
this by escalator. On the (5) __________, the escalator passed through a massive revolving
globe, measuring eleven metres (6) __________ diameter. This represents a planet, not
necessarily the Earth. (7) __________ at the top, you work your way down through the six
different exhibitions that (8) __________ the museum.
The individual exhibitions explain natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes
as well as looking at the Earth‘s energy (9) __________ and where our most common building
(10) __________ come from. These exhibitions allow everyone to appreciate the fascination of
geology.
1.
A. despite
B. unless
C. owing

D. whether
2.
A. discover
B. found
C. catch
D. convince
3.
A. head to toe
B. upside down
C. back to front D. inside
out
4.
A. drive
B. ride
C. run
D. steer
5.
A. trip
B. route
C. way
D. path
6.
A. on
B. around
C. across
D. in
7.
A. From
B. Once
C. Got

D. Yet
8.
A. bring together
B. consist of
C. make up
D. show off
9.
A. treasures
B. talents
C. resources
D. reservations
10.
A. ingredients
B. materials
C. contents
D. substances
Exercise 10: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trƣờng THPT CHUYÊN Biên Hòa-Hà Nam)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer for each of the blanks.
Owning a pet
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some
experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) ________contact with someone who does. Is
there such a things as ―the ideal pet‖? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (2)
________influence one‘s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For
example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3) ________can be
considerable. Everything must be (4) ________into account, from food and bedding, to
vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5) ________ time on your pet, which
involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeling it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility.
Are you prepared to exercise and (6) ________an animal or do you prefer a more independent
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pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (7)
________space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8)
________ as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets,
a friendly cat or dog would be more (9) ________ . People get pets for a number of reasons, for
company, security or to teach responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an
excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) ________ you and your lifestyle.
Question 1: A. near

B. close

C. narrow

D. tight

Question 2: A. facets

B. elements C. factors

Question 3 :A. upkeep

B. maintenance C. upbringing D. raising

D. points

Question 4: A. considering B. held

C. taken

D. kept

Question 5: A. take

B. waste

C. occupy

D. spend

Question 6: A. household

B. housetrain C. housekeep

D. housework

Question 7: A. confined

B. detained

D. closed

Question 8: A. so

B. for

Question 9: A. suited

B. appropriate C. likely

D. good

Question 10:A. fits

B. matches

D. goes with

C. reduced
C. much

C. suits

D. such

Exercise 11: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015 – Trƣờng thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Huệ lần 3)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of test we take. They find out how much
knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn‘t it a
(1) ________ that some people who are very academically successful don‘t have any common
sense.
Intelligence is the speed (2) ________ which we can understand and react to new situations and
it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientist are now preparing (3)________ computer
technology that will be able to ―read‖ our brains, (4)________ tests are still the most popular
ways of measuring intelligence.
A person‘s IQ is their intelligence (5) ________ it is measured by a special test. The most
common IT tests are (6)________ by Mensa, an organization that was found in England in 1946.

By 1976, it had 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000
(7)___________, largely in the US.
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People taking the tests are judged in (8)________ to an average score of 100, and those who
score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at 2 percent of the population. Anyone
from the age of six can take tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can
answer them if (9)________ enough time. But that‘s the problem; the whole (10)________ of the
test is that they‘re against the clock.

Question 1: A. truth

B. case

C. circumstances

D. fact

Question 2: A. on

B. in

C. at

D. to

Question 3: A. forward

B. ahead

C. upper

D. advanced

Question 4: A. now and then

B. at this age

C. at the time

D. for the present

Question 5: A. as

B. that

C. so

D. how

Question 6: A. steered

B. commanded

C. run

D. appointed

Question 7: A. worldly

B. nationwide

C. worldwide

D. world

Question 8: A. association

B. relation

C. regard

D. concern

Question 9: A. spared

B. provided

C. let

D. allowed

Question 10: A. point

B. question

C. matter

D. reason

Exercise 12: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trƣờng thpt Công Phƣơng-Quảng Ngãi)
Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each
gap. (2.0 points)
Most Americans eat three meals (1) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast
begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00
and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at
11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm.
Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) ______. Dinner is the main meal.
(4) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) ______
in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine.
Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) ______ omelet with potatoes and
breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (7) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch
and dinner are more (8) ______. When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by
the number of utensils. How do you (9) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork,
and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) ______ But knowing which
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fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the
plate last.
Question 1. A. in
during

B. for

C. on

D.

Question 2. A. addition
attachment

B. connection

C. combination

D.

Question 3. A. course
goods

B. food

C. menu

D.

Question 4. A. For
With

B. In

C. At

D.

Question 5. A. each other
others

B. together

C. one another

D.

Question 6. A. a
article

B. an

C. the

D. no

Question 7. A. holiday

B. engagement

C. diet

D. duty

Question 8. A. vary
variously

B. variety

C. varied

D.

Question 9. A. say

B. talk

C. speak

D. tell

Question 10. A. too
neither

B. either

C. so

D.

Exercise 13: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015- Trƣờng thpt Đông Hà-Quảng Trị)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) _____ human
activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) _____ on consuming
two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we

are rapidly destroying the (3) _____ resource we have by which all people can survive and
prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (4) _____ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable
resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (5) _____. We discharge
pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (6) _____ the
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planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers
and consumption are (7) _____ increasingly heavy demands on it.
The Earth's (8) _____ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy,
medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9) _____ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If
we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (10) _____ indefinitely. But if we use
them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
Question 1. ___________(1)
A. Although

B. Yet

C. And

D. Despite

C. follows

D. carries

C. very

D. solitary

Question 2. ___________(2)
A. continues

B. repeats

Question 3. ___________(3)
A. individual

B. alone

Question 4. ___________(4)
A. neither

B. sooner

C. rather

D. either

Question 5. ___________(5)
A. utterly

B. completely

C. quite

D. greatly

C. development

D. product

C. having

D. taking

Question 6. ___________(6)
A. result

B. reaction

Question 7. ___________(7)
A. making

B. doing

Question 8. ___________(8)
A. living

B. real

C. natural

D. genuine

Question 9. ___________(9)
A. maintain

B. stay

C. hold

D. keep

Question 10. ___________(10)
A. remain

B. go

C. last

D. stand

Exercise 14: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015- Trƣờng thpt Lý Chính Thắng)
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks 51 to 60.
We are using up the world‘s petroleum. We use (1) _________in our cars and to heat our
building in winter.Farmers use petrochemicals to (2) _________ the soil rich. They use them to
kill insects (3) _________eat plants. These chemicals go (4) __________rivers and lakes and kill
the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it. Winds carry this (5)
_________ air to other countries and other continents.
Poor farmers use the same land over and (6) __________ The land needs a rest so it will be
better next year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests

(7) _________ firewood. In some areas when the trees are gone, the land (8) _________ desert.
Poor people can‘t save the environment for the (9) ___________
This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for allhumans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to (10) ___________ the
world‘s resources.
Question 1:

A. it

B. them

C. that

D. those

Question 2:

A. work

B. change

C. make

D. let

Question 3:

A. what

B. who

C. whom

D. which

Question 4:

A. out

B. for

C. at

D. into

Question 5:

A. pollute

B. polluting

C. polluted

D. pollution

Question 6:

A. over

B. again

C. repeatedly

D. repeating

Question 7:

A. of

B. for

C. with

D. at

Question 8:

A. gets

B. changes

C. turns

D. becomes

Question 9:

A. future

B. time being

C. times

D. period

B. preserve

C. keep

D. reuse

Question 10: A. recycle

Exercise 15: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia -trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội lần 1)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Long ago, Chinese people didn‘t say, ‗How are you?‘ when they met each other or saw their
friends. They
said, ‗(1) ________ you eaten your rice today?‘ Eating rice (2) …………….such an important
part of daily life in China!
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Rice is still one of the (3) _____________ important kinds of food in the modern world. Nearly
half the
people that live on our planet eat it every day and in some countries, an adult eats more than
100 kilos of rice each year.
We think that people first (4) ____________rice in India. In China, people began eating rice
about 5,000

years ago. Rice wasn‘t eaten in North America until the 17th century, but many Americans
prefer to eat pasta these days (5) only eat about 2 kilos of rice per year.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A. Did
A. been
A. most
A. grew
A. if

B. Have
B. was
B. both
B. grown
B. because

C. Were
C. be
C. much
C. grow
C. and

D. Are
D. is
D. best
D. growing

D. but

Exercise 16: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia -trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội lần 1)
The Eighth Wonder of the World
The Thames Barrier is a major part of the flood defence scheme for protecting London (1) ____________
rising water levels. The defenses (2)___________ include
additional flood

raised

river

embankments

and

gates at strategic points, including the Barking Baưier. The unique structure that is the Barrier
spans the 520-metre wide Woolwich reach and consists of 10 separate movable gates, each
pivoting and supported between concrete structures which house the operating machinery.
When raised, the four main gates (3) _____________ stand as high as a five-storey building and
as
(4) __________ as the opening of Tower Bridge. Each (5) _____________ 3700 tonnes. During
the first twelve years of (6) ______________________________________ , the Barrier has been
closed twenty nine times to protect London.
(7) __________ the Barrier from the comfortable Cafeteria. Picnic on the riverside embankment.
Enjoy
beautiful views from the riverside walk. Visit the shop which stocks a large selection of
souvenirs, books and Barrier information.
There is a children‘s play (8) _______ suitable for 4 – to 12-year olds, (9) __________ adjacent
to the riverside walk. A visit to the spectacular Thames Barrier is a (10) ___________

experience.
1. A. against
B. for
C. between
D. with
2. A. and
B. also
C. still
D. too
3. A. which
B. every
C. each
D. none
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4. A. thick
5. A. measures
6. A. operation
7. A. Slight
8. A. region
9. A. discovered
10. A. forgettable

B. heavy
B. costs
B. surgery
B. View

B. country
B. founded
B. memorable

C. wide
C. calculates
C. vocation
C. Hear
C. area
C. visited
C. forgetful

D. fat
D. weighs
D. profession
D. Explore
D. farm
D. located
D. memorised

Exercise 17: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia - trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội lần 3)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word to each of the blanks.
Spelbound – A gymnastics group
Two years ago a group of young gymnasts (1) ______ the small town of Ashford in Surrey
travelled to London to take part in a competition that world change their lives forever. The
competition was (2) ______ Britain‘s Got Talent, a show which encourages people from all over
Britain to come and perform in front f a live audience if they think they have a talent people
would like to see.
The show attracts thousands of entrants each year. (3) ______ of the few good performers get

awarded with a place in the quarter finals, (4) ______ are shown on live television.
To compete in the final, Spelbound, as this group of young gymnasts is known, had to get
through the qualifying round and two live knockout rounds in front of a TV audience of several
million people. Even though they were just teenagers, Spelbound gave the performance of their
lives and made it through.
Most people thought a single would win the final of Britain‘s Got talent but the public voted (5)
______ Spelbound in their hundreds of thousands, and, much to the disbelief of its members, the
group won. And so started an amazing journey for these young teens who got top perform in
front of the royal family at the Royal Show and on a live tour of Brain with some of their fellow
contestants.
Question 1: A. to

B. from

C. at

D. on

Question 2: A. call

B. called

C. calling

D. to call

Question 3: A. all

B. most

C. few

D. a little

Question 4: A. which B. where C. when

D. that

Question 5: A. for

D. in

B. from

C. at

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Exercise 18: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia - trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội lần 3)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word to each of the blanks .
New cycling schemes
The County Council has decided to give a higher (1)______ to cycling and agreed a new strategy
to guide the way ahead in East Sussex.
Cycling is a (2) ______, healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport. It is (3) ______
to make it safer, more convenient, and to increase the (4) ______ of journeys made by bicycle.
Cycling is being encouraged both for utility purposes (such as journeys to work, school and the

shops) and for (5) ______ trips for exercise and enjoyment, including longer trips by tour.
Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (6)
______ the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in
Eastbourne.
(7) ______ people will be consulted as the strategy is implemented. The County council will
work with local cycling and other groups, and a countrywide Cycling Forum will be formed to
(8) ______ that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (9) ______ .
The (10) ______ of the Cycling strategy are given in a leaflet, and a copy of the full strategy
document can be seen in County Council Public Libraries.
Question 1: A. advantage
Question 2: A. shortcut

B. income
C. benefit
B. high-speed
C. dangerous

D. priority
D. low-cost

Question 3: A. intended

B. convinced

C. written

D. spoken

Question 4: A. size

B. proportion

C. provision

D. proposal

Question 5: A. recreational

B. useless

C. sufficient

D. promotional

Question 6: A. consist

B. participate

C. include

D. improve

Question 7: A. abnormal

B. proper

C. country

D. local

Question 8: A. improve

B.ensure

C. assert

D. maintain

Question 9: A. contact

B. basic

C. touch

D. account

Question 10: A. cyclists

B. rights

C. vehicles

D. objectives

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Exercise 19: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia-trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội 2015 lần

4)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word to each of the blanks.
Transport in the city
Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (1) ______ of life in our city.
Moreover, the individual (2) ______ we make when we choose how to reach our destination can
have a(n) (3) ______ on other people – longer traffic queues, (4) ______ air quality, greater
numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create
a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.
Increasing (5) ______of the car has led to greater (6) ______ of the impact it has and the real
costs to us – for the economy and for the environment.
We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (7) ______ the sea, where people
can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure
everyone has (8) ______ to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many
different (9) ______ of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Government‘s White
Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (10) ______ their version of ― A
new deal for transport: Better for Everyone‖.
Question 1: A. quantity

B. equality

C. quality

D. equation

Question 2: A. announcements

B. positions

C. decisions

D. locations

Question 3: A. force

B. crash

C. problem

D. impact

Question 4: A. better

B. open

C. difficult

D. worsening

Question 5: A. motion

B. use

C. sale

D. method

Question 6: A. awareness

B. interest

C. campaign

D. transfer

Question 7: A. by

B. in

C. backwards

D. from

Question 8: A. opening

B. contact

C. access

D. touch

Question 9: A. options

B. means

C. schedules

D. ways

Question 10: A. dream

B. spoil

C. share

D. ask

Exercise 20: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia- trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội 2015 lần
5)

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Denmark
Denmark is the smallest and most southerly of the countries of Scandinavia. (1) ____ lie in
northern Europe. It is probably best (2) ____ for being home to the powerful Vikings, (3) ____
1,000 years ago. Denmark is a small country, with limited natural (4) ____. Nevertheless, it has
become one of the richest countries in the (5) ____.
Denmark has its own (6) ____ culture and traditions, and a tongue−twisting language, which
includes several different dialects. Although Denmark is a member (7) ____ the European
Union, recently it has been reluctant to work more closely with the EU and give up (8) ____ of
its independence.
Wealth in Denmark is shared out more evenly than in most countries, because people pay
high taxes. Many workers pay more than 50 percent of their wages in tax. The money is used to
pay (9)____ a welfare system which includes health care, benefits for the unemployed and the
elderly, and public services. Compared to the rest of the world, it is (10) ____ to become either

very rich or very poor in Denmark.
Question 1:
A. whose
B. when
C. which
D. where
Question 2:
A. liked
B. known
C. seen
D. heard
Question 3:
A. over
B. more
C. since
D. less
Question 4:
A. resources
B. features
C. natures
D. sources
Question 5:
A. earth
B. land
C. space
D. world
Question 6:
A. distant
B. distinctive
C. disliked

D. disinterested
Question 7:
A. from
B. to
C. in
D. of
Question 8:
A. many
B. every
C. very
D. some
Question 9:
A. at
B. for
C. on
D. to
Question 10:
A. impossible
B. simple
C. difficult
D. easy

Exercise 21: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia-trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội 2015 lần 6)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
“Ask your pharmacist first”
Minor illnesses have a nasty habit of striking (1)______ the wrong time, don‘t they ? (2) ______
you have a pile of things to do at work and even more on your plate at home, the last thing you
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want is a (3) _______ throat or a tension headache to drag you down. (4) _______ this summer,
when you‘re feeling
(5)_______ the weather, remember that a visit to your (6) ______ pharmacy (7)_______ be a
real bonus in helping you get the right remedy to ease your symptoms. But it‘s not (8) ______
the medication that assists the cure – only at a pharmacy will you find expert (9)________ from
a highly trained health professional. Just try asking a supermarket shelf what it (10) _______ for
family heath problems !
Question 1: A. for
B. at
C. in
D. to
Question 2 : A. However
B. Although
C. Despite
D. When
Question 3 : A. cut
B. sore
C. hurt
D. injured
Question 4 : A. So
B. Then
C. as
D. On
Question 5 : A. Over
B. under
C. beneath
D. below

Question 6 : A. Native
B. national
C. local
D. domestic
Question 7 : A. Must
B. ought
C. can
D. did
Question 8 : A. Just
B. then
C. since
D. as
Question 9 : A. Messages
B. preparation
C. therapy
D. advice
Question 10 : A. Recommends
B. commands
C. orders
D. wants
Exercise 22: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia-trƣờng THPT chuyên Sƣ Phạm Hà Nội 2015 lần 7)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
We all need a good night‟s sleep
According to the Sleep Council, 20 million people in the UK aren‘t (1)____
enough sleep 3
and some experts now believe that ―sleep debt‖ can impair your metabolism and disrupt hormone levels.
To(2) ____ out how (3)_____ you need, says sleep expert Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the
Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, (4)_____
your alarm for when you (5)______ to get up,

then count back six to eight hours, (6) ______ on how much shut-eye you feel you need. Try to go to
bed at this time every night, and get up at the same time - even at weekends. If you (7)______
feel
tired during the day, go to bed earlier by 15 minutes a week until you wake up refreshed. So if you (8)_____
go to bed at 11 pm, say, go at 10.45 pm for a week. If you‘re still tired, try going at 10.30 the
(9)_____
week, and so on. Remember, too: a weekend afternoon nap can help (10)_____ up for
any missed hours in the week.
Question 1: A. making B. doing

C. being

D. getting

Question 2: A. work

B. put

C. let

D. take

Question 3: A. many

B. much

C. someD. lots

Question 4: A. place

B. set

C. make

Question 5: A. need

B. must C. should

D. locate

D. would

Question 6: A. counting B. relying

C. needing

D. depending

Question 7: A. yet

C. never

D. still

B. but

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Question 8: A. gradually B. remarkably C. normally
Question 9: A, previous B. fast C. following
Question 10: A. do

B. make

D. definitely

D. formerly

C. keep D. put

Exercise 23: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia năm 2015 – trƣờng THPT chuyên Nguyễn Huệ lần 1)
Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word (s) for each of the blanks.
From the seeds themselves to the machinery, fertilizers and pesticides –The Green Revolution
regimen

depends

heavily

on

technology.

One

(1)_____,

however

,

depends

much(2)_________on technology – organic farming . Many organic farmers use machinery, but
(3)_____chemical fertilizers or pesticides .(4)______chemical soil enriches , they use animal
manure and plant part not used as food – natural , organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable
(5)_____.Organic farmers also use alternatives (6)_____pesticides ; for example they many rely
on natural predators of certain insect pets.(7)___ the need arises ; they can buy the eggs and
larvae of these natural

predators and introduce them into their crop fields . They

use(8)_____techniques to control pests as well , like planting certain crops together because one
crop repels the other‘s pests . Organic farmers

do not need a lot of land ; (9)_____, organic

farming is perfectly (10)_____to small farm and is relatively inexpensive .Finally , many organic
farmers‘ average yields compare favorably with other farmers‘ yields.
Câu 1: A . alteration

B. alternative

C. alternation

D. alternate

Câu 2: A . better

B. more

C. worse

D. less

Câu 3: A . ail

B. not

C. for

D. also

Câu 4: A . in spite of

B. on account of

C. in favor of

D. instead of

Câu 5 : A . substance

B. source

C. matter

D. resource

Câu 6: A . from

B. to

C. of

D. for

Câu 7: A . if

B. though

C. because

D. then

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Câu 8: A . other

B. others

C. another

D. the others

Câu 9: A . in one way

B. on one hand

C. in fact

D. instead

Câu 10 : A . suitable

B. open

C. likely

D. suited

Exercise 24: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015 – Trƣờng THPT chuyên Nguyễn Huệ đợt 4)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 55 to 64:
Last summer, air pollution in Paris reached dangerous levels on six separate occasions. As
a result, the government have recently decided that public transport in French cities will be (1)
……… on days when pollution becomes a (2) ……… to people‘s health, in a(n) (3) ……… to
encourage people to leave their cars at home.
The Mayor of Paris said that he had several other ideas to reduce the pollution problem,
such as free parking on the (4) ……… of the city on hot, still days when exhaust fumes tend to
accumulate. He has also announced a $6 million plan for 56 km of bicycle tracks, new
pedestrianised zone and a new tram line for southern Paris. His most popular measure (5) ………
becoming mayor last May has been to (6) ……… traffic from several streets on Sundays.

Every summer, air quality is at its (7) ……… in Paris during holiday weekends, especially
one weekend in July when the (8) ……… of the population leave by car for their summer
holidays. Condition then improve for the summer, but deteriorate again when most residents
return at the end of August.
The free transport (9) ……… is part of the response to a new environmental regulation
which says that local authorities must guarantee safe air. If it is (10) ……… seriously, locals can
look forward to a cleaner Paris in the future.
Question 1:A. loose

B. open

C. off

D. free

Question 2:A. terror

B. damage

C. risk

D. threat

Question 3:A.effort

B. try

C. trial

D. pursuit

Question 4: A.Suburbs

B. Provinces

C. Areas

D. Outskirts

Question 5: A. then

B. from

C. since

D. as

Question 6:A. ban

B. expel

C. discharge

D. restrict

Question 7:A. limits

B. worst

C. top

D. full

Question 8:A.most

B. lots

C. plenty

D. majority

Question 9:A. measure

B. move

C. answer

D. action

Question 10:A. taken

B. held

C. formed

D. thought

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Exercise 25: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia, lần 2 năm 2015 trƣờng THPT chuyên Vinh)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1) ________ fulfilling
lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can
tolerate greater (2) ________ of stress than others, but most of us will (3) ________ at some time
in our lives. It is, (4) ________ , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques.
Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5) ________ it more effectively, is
one of the first step towards reducing stress. The second is talking to a person you can trust, who
will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking
(6) ________ to our health, they actually increase stress (7) ________ than reduce it. So, next
time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath
or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8) ________. It helps you think more clearly,
(9) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In
fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of
the best ways to make yourself feel (10) ________ better.
Question 1: A. guide
B. lead
C. carry
D. spend
Question 2: A. levels
B. proportion
C. an amount
D. limit
Question 3: A. undergo
B. suffer
C. tolerate

D. torture
Question 4: A. nevertheless
B. so
C. however
D. therefore
Question 5: A. make
B. solve
C. do
D. cope
Question 6: A. negative
B. destructive
C. harmful
D. bad
Question 7: A. more
B. rather
C. other
D. better
Question 8: A. goods
B. convenience
C. advantage
D. benefits
Question 9: A. too
B. either
C. yet
D. likewise
Question 10: A. consider
B. considerate
C. considerable
D. considerably
Exercise 26: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia, lần 3 trƣờng THPT chuyên Vinh)

Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to
indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Beatrix Potter was a story writer chose books about animals have been translated into many
languages and read by both children and adult. (1) ________ being an author, she was also
regarded as a very successful farmer. Born in London in 1866, Beatrix was (2) ________ for at
home by various servants. Every year she (3) ________ the days to her annual holiday in the
countryside. She would (4) ________ to her London home small animals which she (5) _____
and drew. As she grew up, she entertained other children with drawings and stories about these
animals. In 1901, she printed a book at her own (6) ________ called ‗The Tale of Peter Rabbit‘.
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So many (7) ________ were sold that she bought a farm, where over the next eight years she
wrote many other stories. They all sold very well and readers liked their detailed color drawings.
With her growing (8) _______ , Beatrix started buying more farmland, animals and property.
After her marriage, at the age of 47, Beatrix stopped writting, (9) _______ that she had run out of
(10) ________. She became a farmer and spent the rest of her life working with her sheep and
awarding prizes at sheep fairs.

Question 1: A. Apart

B. Besides

C. Otherwise

D. Except

Question 2: A. cared

B. minded

C. attended

D. looked

Question 3: A. imagined

B. counted

C. considered

D. numbered

Question 4: A. get

B. keep

C. take

D. give

Question 5: A. remarked

B. noticed

C. saw

D. observed

Question 6: A. earning

B. spending

C. expense

D. charge

Question 7: A. prints

B. images

C. copies

D. pages

Question 8: A. pay

B. income

C. wages

D. receipt

Question 9: A. saying

B. talking

C. speaking

D. telling

Question 10: A. views

B. ideas

C. opinions

D. beliefs

Exercise 27: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia trƣờng THPT Cù Huy Cận lần 1 năm 2015)
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank .
Many of the things we do (1)______ on receiving information from other people. Catching a
train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information (2)______ stored,
processed and communicated. In the past this information had to be kept on paper (3)______ ,
for example, books, newspapers and timetables. Now more and more information is put
(4)______ computers.
Computers play a role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing
it. (5)______ the use of computers in both shops and offices. Big shops have to deal with very
large (6)______ of information. They have to make sure that there are enough goods on the
shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to reorder before (7)______ run out. A lot of
office work in the past involved information on paper. Once it had been dealt with by people, the
paper was (8)______ for future reference. This way of working was never (9)______ easy or
fast. A computer system is much more (10)______
Câu 1:
A. depending
B. to depend
C. depend
D.

depended
Câu 2:
A. that has
B. has
C. is
D. that is
Câu 3:
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A. in the case of
search of
Câu 4:
A. by
Câu 5:
A. Be considered
Consider
Câu 6:
A. numbers
amounts
Câu 7:
A. stocks
cargoes
Câu 8:
A. thrown away
recycled
Câu 9:
A. particularized

particularity
Câu 10:
A. capable
skillful

B. in preparation for

C. in the form of

D. in

B. in

C. with

D. on

B. To consider

C. To be considered

D.

B. number

C. amount

D.

B. items

C. purchases

D.

B. torn off

C. put aside

D.

B. particular

C. particularly

D.

C. formal

D.

B. effective

Exercise 28: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia trƣờng THPT Đa Phúc lần 1)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks.
Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an
important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business ……(1)…….., involves
the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists ……(2)…….. optimization compare the
actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are.

Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best
decisions. ……(3)…….. there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can
take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.
Worksheets require defining the problem ……(4)…….. a clear and concise way and then listing
all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by
each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence
……(5)……... Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative
importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The
alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.
Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from,
each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper
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