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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


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


(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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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


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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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

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. 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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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


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


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

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.

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

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


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

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. 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

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) ___________

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

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

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


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


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

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

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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

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



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)_____,


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. 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.


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



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

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


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

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


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.