Bộ đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 15)

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

ITALY’S MOST POETIC CITY

Venice has been an inspiration for writers, artists and musicians throughout history. In the 15th century it was the world’s (1) _____ port. Since then it has built up an astonishing collection of art and architecture (2) _____ to its trade with the East.

The city (3) ____ its visitors incredible sights.Do not believe those who say Venice is a museum. This is still a living city full of joys. Venice looks good in any light. The sun makes the domes sparkle, but even on a grey, (4) _____ day the city can be extremely romantic.

And (5) _____ it gets overcrowded, (6) _____ is an easy escape to the other islands in the Venice Gulf, (7) _____ brightly-colored houses are a photographer’s dream.

In a curious way, Venice is a model city for the future; it is free from cars and the (8) _____ way to get around is by public transport or on foot. This one fact alone (9) _____ it a unique city, one (10) _____ traffic noise, the creation of genius indeed.

Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Before going to an interview, it is advisable to go through a mock interview. This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live. It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1. BENEFIT) __________ in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2. PRESENT) _________ Just one mock interview will result in a (3. NOTICE)_________ improvement in your interview skill. Why? For the same reason that a (4. SPEAK) _________ doesn’t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head. It only exists when you give it (5. ORAL)_________ The first time you give it in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like the one you prepared.

It is the same with being interviewed. It is not enough to look at a question and say, ‘Yeah, I know the answer to that one.’ You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror. Seek out a (6. PROFESSION) _________ and have the session videotaped. Then you will have two opinions – the interview’s and your own. You will find you get a completely different (7. IMPRESS)________ when listening to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something. Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so do your (8. RESPOND) _______. You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer’s mind. For maximum effect, you should (9. VISIT)________ your answers and go through a second mock interview. This should help with any (10. EASE)________ and give you more confidence for the real interview.