1. CHUYÊN ĐỀ NGỮ PHÁP TIẾNG ANH

But according to studies conducted by a team of engineers and psychologists, the “rising fastball” and
“breaking curveball” do not actually exist, they are merely optical illusions. The studies revealed that
batters preceive the ball as approaching more slowly or falling more quickly than it actually is, and it is this
misperception that produces the visual illusion. Batters tend to have difficulty tracking a ball continuously
as it approaches and will briefly divert their to the spot where they think the ball will cross the plate. When
abatter has misjudged the speed or angle of a pitch, and shifts his or her gaze in this way, the ball will
appear to suddenly rise or dip and the batter will often miss.
How will this finding affect “ American favorite pastime”? No doubt some will vehemently reject the
notion that the “ rising fastball” and the “breaking curveball” are mere illusions. But for others, the findings
may imbue the game with a new level of intrigue as batters attempt to respond to pitches that don’t exist.
61. What does this passage mainly discuss?
the difference between fastball and curveball.
American’s favorite pastime
Illusions about the movements of pitches ball
Perceptional problems among baseball players
62. Which of the following words could best replace the word “ thrill” in the first paragraph?
A. activity B. excitement C. remedy D. issue
63. The word “exasperating” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. challenging B. exhausting C. exciting D. frustrating
64. The word “ zooms” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. falls B. rolls C. speeds D. bounces
65. Which of the following words could best replace the word “plunges” in the first paragraph?
A. drops B. withdraws C. emerges D. tips
66. According to the author, why is it difficult for the batter to hit the “rising fastball” and the “breaking
curveball”?
A. because the ball approaches too quickly
B. because the ball veers just before reaching home plate
C. because the batter misjudges the pitcher’s intention
D. because the batter misjudges the speed and angle of the ball
67. What does the word “they” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. the “rising fastball” and “breaking curveball”
B. the engineers and psychologists
C. the research studies
D. the optical illusions
68. According to the passage, how is the illusion of the “rising fastball” and “breaking curveball”
produced?
A. by the pitcher’s delivery
B. by the batter’s failing to track the ball accurately
C. by the seed and angle of the ball
D. by the studies of engineers and psychologists
69. Which of the following could best replace the word “vehemently” in the third paragraph?
A. certainly B. impassively C. socially D. furiously
70. The word “imbue” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. fill B. spoil C. affect D. change
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
71. “ Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man. ”
A. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
B. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
72. “ You should have finished the report by now. ” John tol his secretary.
A. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.