Bài tập trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh theo chuyên đề tách từ đề thi thử THPTQG năm 2019 - Chuyên đề: Đọc hiểu - Đề 24 (Có đáp án)

BÀI TẬP ĐIỀN TỪ Exercise 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. The Microscope One of the most important inventions in the development of science and medicine was the microscope. It was (1) ........... the principle that light could be “refracted” or bent, by a glass lens. It was soon discovered that tiny objects could be magnified (2) size when viewed through a glass lens that had been ground and polished in a specific (3) ........... Although the principle was known to the Chinese as early as 1000 A.D, it was not until the 13th and 14th centuries in Europe (4) it was put to practical use in the form of eyeglasses. In Europe the first microscope was invented by brothers Zacharias and Hans Janssen, two Dutch eyeglass-makers, around 1590. They built a “compound” microscope, so called because of its two lenses. The most significant development and use of the microscope during this period, however, belongs to another Dutch optician, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. Bom in Delft, Holland, he became skilled at (5) ........... very sharp and accurate magnifying lenses. Question 1: A. based upon B. based by C. based in D. based at Question 2: A. by B. on C. in D. with Question 3: A. procedure B. manner C. fashion D. character Question 4: A. when B. than C.then D. that Question 5: A. granting B. grinding C. scraping D.rubbing ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 1 Exercise 2: 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. After winter months, the days become longer, the buds (1) in the trees, birds sing, and the world (2) a green dress. Spring passes (3) summer. Everyone knows that summer will not (4) . The power of all the wisest men and women in the world cannot keep it for us. The com becomes ripe, the leaves turn brown and then drop to the ground, (5) the world changes its green dress for a dress of autumn colors. Question 1: A. fall off B. take up C. put off D. come out Question 2: A. looks after B. puts on C. carries on D. deals with Question 3: A. into B. by C. from D. on Question 4: A. forego B. evaluate C. succumb D. last Question 5: A. yet B. therefore C. whereas D. and ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 2 Exercise 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word Can we see (1) the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) . The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) turn the orange away. Question 1: A. if B. where C. that D. when Question 2: A. being disappeared B. to be disappeared C. to have disappeared D. to disappear Question 3: A. until B. since C. after D. by the time Question 4: A. reluctantly B. accidentally C. slowly D. passionately Question 5: A. the same B. alike C. just as D. similar to ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 3 Exercise 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 that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Spring is coming and it’s time for us to grow plants. Of course, not all plants are (1) in season. This makes it very (2) to pick the best plants to grow. The good news is that there are tons of choices. Do you know that plants can grow in nearly every climate? It's true that some plants are picky but most are super (3) and only require water, dirt and of course sun. This spring is the (4) time to start your own garden. There are three amazing plants that work in every single climate. The first plant is spinach. Spinach is very easy to grow because it removes water well and can (5) different levels of heat. The second one is carrots. There are many types of carrots you can grow. Most carrots are very quick to grow and also handle all types of climates as well. The third one is tomatoes. There are tons of different types of tomatoes. It’s easy to find the perfect tomato for any location. Go plant some plants! Question 1. A. actually B. today C. currently D. actively Question 2. A. easy B. fun C. stressful D. difficult Question 3. A. flexible B. picky C. divine D. cranky Question 4. A. worst B. fun C. perfect D. better Question 5. A. hold B. sit C. stand D. remove ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 5 Exercise 5: 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 People come to this small country for many reasons. They can admire spectacular (1) meet friendly natives, and enjoy a vibrant arts scene. Some are searching for their family (2) or others just want to get away from it all and, digging up old memories from their English Lit class of gallant heroes engaging in larger-than-life struggles, their minds wander to faraway lands, to somehow familiar yet different destinations. Why not go to Scotland? But what kind of country are they coming to and what should they expect once they get there? Scotland (3) of an area of 30, 418 square miles - so it's a fairly compact and "doable" country - with a population of about five million people - not too small, not too big. It is one of three countries that form the political (4) called Great Britain, the other two being, of course, England and Wales, which, along with their fourth partner, Northern Ireland, becomes the United Kingdom. Scotland is bordered on three sides by water and on its fourth by England, which has had both its advantages and disadvantages. Geographically speaking, the country can be divided into three broad areas, the Southern Uplands, the Central Lowlands, and the Highlands. Although the rugged Highlands (5) about two-thirds of the land area, the vast majority of the population lives in the Central Belt between Glasgow, Scotland>s largest city, and Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Question 1. A. scene B. scenery C. view D. panorama Question 2. A. roots B.race C. basis D. source Question 3. A. consists B.includes C. embraces D. comprises Question 4. A. entirety B. entitle C. entry D. entity Question 5. A. take out B. take in C. take up D. take off ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 6 Exercise 6: 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. In the past, the process of choosing a career was a much simpler matter than it is today. Aboy often followed in his father’s footsteps. His sister learned the household skills that (1) her to become a wife and mother. Nowadays young people grow up in a much freer society (2) they enjoy almost unlimited career opportunities. In recent years, there (3) an enormous increase in the kinds of vocations from which it is possible to choose. In addition, many of the barriers to career opportunity that existed only a few decades ago, such as (4) based on sex or religion or ethnic origins, are (5) disappearing. Question 1. A. had prepared B. may prepare C. was prepared D. would prepare Question 2. A. where B. when C. why D. whom Question 3. A. had been B. has been C. will be D. was Question 4. A. judgment B. perception C. devotion D. discrimination Question 5. A. rapidly B. incessantly C. categorically D. vigilantly ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 7 Exercise 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 Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (1) the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (2) known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (3) cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you (4) reservations. You’ll have (5) language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally. Question 1. A. so B. despite C. in spite of D. although Question 2. A. regularly B. occasionally C. commonly D. unusually Question 3. A. historic B. historical C. historically D. historian Question 4. A. sit B. catch C. do D. make Question 5. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 8 Exercise 8: 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. The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has woven a magic spell over those it touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal that can be moulded into many (1) . It has been used for money, jewelry, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship. (2) the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live (3) today. Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical means, that are found in the Earth's crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and (4) it does not react with air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural (5) , gold is soft and easily shaped. When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other objects. Stories have been told, movies made and legends bom about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration. Question 1. A. formats Question 2. A. Whoever B. outlines B. However C. shapes C. Forever D. lines D. Wherever Question 3. A. at B. in C. for D. on Question 4. A. yet B. despite C. because D. so Question 5. A. estate B. stage C. state D. position ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 9 Exercise 9: 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 The use of computers has meant that students can study language programmes (1) their own speed when and for how long they want. What’s more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will put on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf and hold conversations with other computerised students. They might instead choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant. At the (2) of a button they would be transported to 3) realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion. All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no 4) to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England. Exciting? Certainly, and it’s an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons. But would it ever (5) the classroom? Hopefully not. Surely the need to relate to real people talking about real issues and generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to uzcx be exc eg at least a little of their time with real people. Question 1: A. on B. in C. at D. of Question 2: A. force B. hit C. depress D. push Question 3: A. so B. such C. like D. alike Question 4: A. role B. duty C. obligation D. need Question 5: A. replace B. Restore C. succeed D. recover ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 10 Exercise 10: 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 No one can know when sports began. Since it is impossible to imagine a time when children did not spontaneously run races or wrestle, it is clear that children have always included sports in their play, but one can only speculate about the (1) of sports as autotelic physical contests for adults. Hunters are depicted in prehistoric art, but it cannot be known (2) the hunters pursued their prey in a mood of grim necessity or with the joyful abandon of sportsmen. It is certain, (3) , from the rich literary and iconographic evidence of all ancient civilizations that hunting soon became an end in itself at least for royalty and nobility. Archaeological evidence also indicates that ball games were common among ancient peoples as different as the Chinese and the like those recommended for health by the Greek physician Galen in the 2nd century AD. Question 1: A. emergence B. emerge C. emergency D. immersion Question 2: A. when B. whether C. how D. why Question 3: A. therefore B. so C. consequently D. however Question 4: A. competitive B. competitively C. noncompetitive D. competition Question 5: A. definite B. defined C. definitive D. definition ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 11 Exercise 11: 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 What is meant by the term economic resources? In general, these are all the natural, man-made, and human resources that go into the production of goods and services. Economic resources can be broken down into 1) general categories: property resource - land and capital, and human resources - labor and entrepreneurial skills. What do economists mean (2) land? Much more than the non-economist, land refers to all the natural resources (3) are usable in the production process: arable land, forests, mineral and oil deposits, and so on. What about capital? Capital goods are all the manmade aids to producing, storing, transporting, and distributing goods and services. Capital goods differ from consumer goods in that (4) satisfy wants directly, while the former do so indirectly by facilitating the production of consumer goods. It should be noted that capital as defined here does not refer to money. Money, as such, produces nothing. The term labor refers to the physical and mental talents of humans used to produce goods and services (with the exception of a certain set of human talents, entrepreneurial skills, which will be considered separately because of their special significance). Thus the services of a factory worker or an office worker, a ballet dancer or an astronaut all fall (5) the general heading of labor. Question 1: A. many B. some C. two D. six Question 2: A. calling B. with C. using D. by Question 3: A. these B. what C. they D. that Question 4: A. lately B. the latter C. the latest D. later Question 5: A. into B. to C. from D. under ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 12 Exercise 12: 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. Easter is a holiday in late March or early April, the first Sunday after the first full moon after 21 March. Many people (1) it with their family or have a short holiday/ vacation. It is also an important Christian festival. Easter Sunday, the day of the Resurrection, is the end of Lent (2) the most important date in the Christian year. Many people who do not go to church at other times go on Easter Sunday. It was once common for people to wear new clothes to church on this day. Women wore new hats, called Easter bonnets. Today, people sometimes make elaborately decorated Easter bonnets for fun. A few people send Easter cards with religious symbols on them or pictures of small chickens, lambs, rabbits and spring flowers, all traditionally associated (3) Easter. The Friday before Easter Sunday is called Good Friday and is (4) as the day Christ was crucified (= hanged on a cross to die). On Good Friday many people eat hot cross buns (= fruit buns decorated with a simple cross). The Monday after Easter is called Easter Monday. In Britain Good Friday and Easter Monday are both bank holidays. In the US, each company decides for itself (5) to close or remain open on those days. Question 1. A. take B. use C. spend D. expend Question 2. A. for B. as C. and D. nor Question 3. A. toward B. with C. to D. from Question 4. A. missed B. recalled C. reminded D. remembered Question 5. A. if B. how C. why D. whether ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 13 Exercise 13: 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 In order that they could ensure higher (1) , TV producers have developed a whole new breed of programmes featuring real people. In Europe the most famous of these (2) reality TV shows was probably Big Brothers, where 12 ordinaiy people volunteered to live under the watchful eye of TV cameras 24 hours a day. In America, the top show was Survivor, based on a similar concept, in which 16 constants are abandoned on a desert island. But the ultimate example of the genre must surely be The Osbournes, first (3) on MTV in 2002, in which the homelife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne and his family was laid bare to public scrutiny. Obsoume himself was already a (4) name as the former lead singer of the highly successful heavy-metal group, Black Sabbath, The show was described as a real-life sitcom because it (5) light on Ozzy’s softer, more humorous side. It revealed his devotion to his teenage kids, even though he was often heard yelling and swearing at them. The programme brought in millions for the Osbourne family and certainly blurred the boundaries between reality and television. Question 1. A. scores B. levels C. sequences D. ratings Question 2. A. so-called B. alleged C. renowned D. adept Question 3. A. played B. dubbed C. cast D. broadcast Question 4. A. common B. known C. household D. domestic Question 5. A. opened B. wound C. shed D. set ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 14 Exercise 14: 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. Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (1) to brain cancer. So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not enable us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically (2) . On the other hand, current research has not yet proved clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones. Numerous studies are now going on in various countries. Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (3) , these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation. (4) the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phones for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (5) and they may be just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people whose bodies are still growing may be at particular risk. Question 1. A. cause Question 2. A. risky Question 3. A. While B. bring B. secure B. Though C. produce C. unhealthy C. Additionally D. lead D. safe D. However Question 4. A. Until B. When C. Provide D. As Question 5. A. way B. truth C. opposite D. fact ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 15 Exercise 15: 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. A worrying question which requires global attention is severe overpopulation and its drastic effects in the countries of the Third World. In regions where the birth rate is extremely high, poverty and starvation are (1) . In India, there is an average of thirty five infants being bom every minute, yet the most shocking figures are those which (2) the enormous number of the victims of famine in certain African territories. Communities afflicted with acute destitution are additionally confronted with illiteracy, life in appalling conditions and infectious diseases (3) the indigenous populations. There is an urgent need for these problems to be solved. Unless measures are taken to ease the suffering of the impoverished underdeveloped nations, desperate crowds of immigrants will (4) in flooding the richer states in search of a brighter future. It’s the most challenging task for the international giants nowadays to help the poor populations get out of the poverty (5) . Question 1. A. profuse B. rife C. generous D. predominant Question 2. A. appear B. refer C. indicate D. comprise Question 3. A. decimating B. enumerating C. discounting D. outnumbering Question 4. A. linger B. maintain C. persist D. remain Question 5. A. lure B. pitfall C. snare D. trap ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 16 Exercise 16: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, 0, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. HERE ARE TIPS THAT HELP SUCCEED IN YOUR JOB INTERVIEW Always arrive early. If you do not know (1) the organization is located, call for exact directions (2) advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5-10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (3) to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (4) are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (5) wearing too much jewelry or make-up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit. Question 1: A. when B. why C. where D. that Question 2: A. with B. in C. on D. for Question 3: A. happy B. pleasant C. disappointed D. excited Question 4: A. attendances B. attentions C. impressions D. pressures Question 5: A. avoid B. suggest C. enjoy D. mind ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG 2019 – CÔ DƯƠNG THỊ HƯƠNG – MEGABOOK – ĐỀ SỐ 17 Exercise 17: 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. School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take. They find out (1) much knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a fact that some people who are very successful academically don’t have any common sense? Intelligence is the speed at which we can understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. (2) scientists are now preparing advanced computer technology that will be able to ‘“read” our brains, for the present, tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is his intelligence (3) it is measured by a special