Đề ôn thi THPT môn Anh - Số 25

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1. ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT 2021 – SỐ 25 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. published B. wasted C. laughed D. missed Question 2:A. saleB. chalkC. date D. plane Mark the letter A. B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. inflationB. maximumC. applicantD. character Question 4: A. prepareB. surviveC. finishD. appeal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: No one died in the accident, ___? A. didn’t they B. did heC. did they D. didn’t he Question 6: Jane really loves the___ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present. A. wooden brown nice B. nice wooden brown C. brown wooden nice D. nice brown wooden Question 7:I am a bit anxious___ going to Hong Kong for Christmas. A. ofB. aboutC. inD. for Question 8: The Second World War ___ in 1939. A. took out B. turned up C. broke out D. brought about Question 9: ___ she tried very hard to pass the driving test, she could hardly pass it. A. Because B. Despite C. Although D. Because of Question 10: The more demanding the job is, ___ I like it. A. moreB. most C. the moreD. the most Question 11. We ___ our quality time when the unexpected guess came. A. hadB. were having C. had been havingD. have had Question 12. The children will fly their kites in the field___. A. when they finished their lessonsB. as soon as they have finished their lessons C. until they finished their lessonsD. after they had finished their lessons Question 13. An unlicensed English center in Hanoi ___ down after its teacher had been caught on camera calling a student “pig brain”. A. was closed B. were closed C. would be closed D. had closed Question 14. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet the___ for food. A. requirement B. command C. demandD. necessity Question 15: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them___. A. out of habitB. as usual C. as a rule D. for granted Question 16: The final match of the World Cup is one of the most popular sporting ___ in the world. A. tournaments B. events C. competitions D. celebrations Question 17. It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to ___ an end to humanity simply because it surpasses human intelligence. A. put B. come C. make D. take Question 18. The film was so ___ that I felt asleep in the middle. A. boreB. bored C. bores D. boring Question 19. ___ to the party, they could hardly refuse to go. A. Having invited B. To have been invited C. To have given D. Having been invited Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 20: You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview. As this may give your interviewers wrong impression A. informalB. formal C. elegantD. nice Question 21: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films. A. businessesB. economicsC. advertisementsD. contests Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22. You may find that jogging is detrimental rather than beneficial to your health. A. helpful B. oversimple C. depressing D. harmful 1
2. Question 23. I threw his T-shirt back in his face, got back in my car, and drove home like a bat out of hell, screaming the whole way. A. very speedily B. very slowlyC. very carefully D. very emotionally Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 24: Huy was asking Mai, his classmate, for her opinion about the book he had lent her. - Huy: “What do you think about the book?” - Mai: “___” A. Yes, let’s read it together. B. The best I’ve ever read! C. I can’t agree with you more. D. I wish I could buy one. Question 25: Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad. Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job." David:“. ___There're still many different ways to get it." A. You're exactly right.B. I don't think so.C. That's what I think. D. There's no doubt about it. 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 26 to 30 Choosing which university fits your interests and academic (26) ___ is an important decision (27) ___will greatly influence the success of your university study. People attend university for different reasons, so ask yourself what you want from your target university and what you want to do after you graduate. (28) ___people attend top universities because of the prestige without considering their choice of future career. If you have interest in a particular career, you should find universities with a better reputation for your career choice than others. Your personality types also play an important (29) ___in your success as a university student. A scholarly type student usually has self-motivation to work hard in order to pass exams and achieve high grades. (30) ___, if you are not a type of person who can study for hours and getting top grades is not your main priority, you had better go to a university with a more laid-back academic environment so that you will not be stressful all the time and can enjoy your life at university. (Adapted from Question 26:A. backgroundB. basementC. institution D. development Question 27:A. whenB. whichC. whereD. whom Question 28:A. Many B. Much C. Another D. Every Question 29:A. functionB. reasonC. roleD. task Question 30:A. But B. However C. AndD. So Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. Now that you have some ideas about what you like to do and what you’re good at, you can start gaining skills and an education that put you in a position to pursue your passions. There are many different places where you can hone your skills. Community colleges are often more job oriented and practical, as well as being more affordable. If you’ve decided your ideal career is a Dental hygienist, mechanic, or veterinary technician this could be a good choice for you! You will receive applicable training in your field and get into the workforce in the shortest amount of time. If you have decided you want to spend several years immersed in a subject your fascinated with, a four-year research university or liberal arts college is for you. But how do you choose which school when there are so many options? Some schools are hyper-focused on a specific area and do not offer as broad of an education. A good example of this is the business school Bentley, which specializes in business subjects so they can really be the best in that particular area but not a good choice if you think you might change majors to a different subject altogether. If you only have a general idea of what you would like to do as a career, you may decide to attend a liberal arts college. These schools offer a broad education in multiple subjects such as math, science, English, art, sociology and history to name a few. An example of a good liberal arts college is Amherst. Going to a liberal arts school often means you have to complete core requirements in multiple different subjects. You will lose the hyper-focus and cutting-edge technology found in some research universities, but you will gain knowledge and skills in many different subjects and learn how to write and reason well and to think crucially. These are some of the key skills you will need to prepare you for jobs that do not exist yet. (Adapted from Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Advice for Those Who Choose What to Learn B. Where Can You Have New Skills? C. Options When Choosing SchoolD. Requirements to learn many subjects 2
3. Question 32: According to paragraph 2, what is the strong point of community colleges? A. Their workforce is huge.B. They create ideal careers. C. They provide the best veterinary technician.D. The time of training is short. Question 33: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ___. A. A good exampleB. the business school Bentley C. broad fields of an educationD. business subjects Question 34: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Community colleges are often not job oriented and practical. B. Studying at liberal arts college takes you several years. C. You do not have to study sociology at liberal arts college of Amherst. D. Preparing key skills for jobs that do not exist yet is nonsense. Question 35: The word “cutting-edge” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ___. A. illogicalB. healthfulC. emotional D. advanced Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For example, all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. In early times, crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods’ approaching arrival. This idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death in the near future. Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be good luck for the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today, an actual government position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that these birds can never fly far from the seat of the British government. This way, the kingdom will never fall to ill fortune. Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow. Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps inspired by the swallow's red-brown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later, however, farmers began to consider swallows signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is sure to be blessed in the following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end any good luck they might have had. Though many people think these superstitions are old wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to support them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles.Thus, large numbers of crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that can cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually have healthier animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives’ tale, maybe you had better find out if there is any truth to it first! (Adapted from Reading Challenge 3 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea janzen) Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage? A. The crows and their predictions B. The different beliefs in birds C. Superstitions about birds D. Are birds bad lucks? Question 37: What does the phrase "this idea" in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war. C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck. D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods' departure. Question 38: The word "portent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to . A. augury B. suddenness C. confidence D. conviction Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens? A. They are driven away by people all over the world. B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England. C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government. D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby. Question 40: Which of the following most accurately reflects the author's suggestion in the last paragraph? A. The old wives' tales are more often used for fun than the truth. B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them. C. People should not make fun of the superstition. D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks. Question 41: The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by 3
4. A. happiness B. consequence C. beginning D. completion Question 42: What evidence supports the belief in the superstitions mentioned in the passage? A. Swallows protect the animals on the farm from contagious pests. B. The swallows often come at the beginning of a new year. C. Ravens' appearance at the end the battle means that the war has stopped. D. Farmers prefer having swallows to seeing crows in their barns. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Charles Dickens writes the masterpiece "A Christmas Carol" in 1843. A B C D Question 44: Helicopters are being used more and more in emergency situations because of its ability A B C to reach out-of -the- way places. D Question 45: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced A B C to alter their eating habits. D 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 Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago. A. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months. B. He has had his eyes for ten months. C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. Question 47: “Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady. A. The girl wanted to make a coffee for the lady. B. The girl offered to make a coffee for the lady. C. The girl refused to make a coffee for the lady. D. The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady. Question 48: I’m sure it isn’t the engine; it has just been checked. A. It mustn’t be the engine; it has just been checked. B. It mightn’t be the engine; it has just been checked. C. It needn’t be the engine it has just been checked. D. It can’t be the engine; it has just been checked. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. As long as I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University, it would have been fantastic. B. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. C. If I got admitted to Havard University, it would be fantastic. D. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. Question 50: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other. A. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match. B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well. C. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match. D. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other. 4
5. ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT 2021 – SỐ 25 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. published B. wasted C. laughed D. missed Question 2:A. saleB. chalkC. date D. plane Mark the letter A. B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. inflationB. maximumC. applicantD. character Question 4: A. prepareB. surviveC. finishD. appeal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: No one died in the accident, ___? A. didn’t they B. did heC. did they D. didn’t he Question 6: Jane really loves the___ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present. A. wooden brown nice B. nice wooden brown C. brown wooden nice D. nice brown wooden Question 7:I am a bit anxious___ going to Hong Kong for Christmas. A. ofB. aboutC. inD. for Question 8: The Second World War ___ in 1939. A. took out B. turned up C. broke out D. brought about Question 9: ___ she tried very hard to pass the driving test, she could hardly pass it. A. Because B. Despite C. Although D. Because of Question 10: The more demanding the job is, ___ I like it. A. moreB. most C. the moreD. the most Question 11. We ___ our quality time when the unexpected guess came. A. hadB. were having C. had been havingD. have had Question 12. The children will fly their kites in the field___. A. when they finished their lessonsB. as soon as they have finished their lessons C. until they finished their lessonsD. after they had finished their lessons Question 13. An unlicensed English center in Hanoi ___ down after its teacher had been caught on camera calling a student “pig brain”. A. was closed B. were closed C. would be closed D. had closed Question 14. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet the___ for food. A. requirement B. command C. demandD. necessity Question 15: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them___. A. out of habitB. as usual C. as a rule D. for granted Question 16: The final match of the World Cup is one of the most popular sporting ___ in the world. A. tournaments B. events C. competitions D. celebrations Question 17. It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to ___ an end to humanity simply because it surpasses human intelligence. A. put B. come C. make D. take Question 18. The film was so ___ that I felt asleep in the middle. A. boreB. bored C. bores D. boring Question 19. ___ to the party, they could hardly refuse to go. A. Having invited B. To have been invited C. To have given D. Having been invited Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 20: You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview. As this may give your interviewers wrong impression A. informalB. formal C. elegantD. nice Question 21: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films. A. businessesB. economicsC. advertisementsD. contests Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22. You may find that jogging is detrimental rather than beneficial to your health. 5
6. A. helpful B. oversimple C. depressing D. harmful Question 23. I threw his T-shirt back in his face, got back in my car, and drove home like a bat out of hell, screaming the whole way. A. very speedily B. very slowlyC. very carefully D. very emotionally Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 24: Huy was asking Mai, his classmate, for her opinion about the book he had lent her. - Huy: “What do you think about the book?” - Mai: “___” A. Yes, let’s read it together. B. The best I’ve ever read! C. I can’t agree with you more. D. I wish I could buy one. Question 25: Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad. Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job." David:“. ___There're still many different ways to get it." A. You're exactly right.B. I don't think so.C. That's what I think. D. There's no doubt about it. 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 26 to 30 Choosing which university fits your interests and academic (26) ___ is an important decision (27) ___will greatly influence the success of your university study. People attend university for different reasons, so ask yourself what you want from your target university and what you want to do after you graduate. (28) ___people attend top universities because of the prestige without considering their choice of future career. If you have interest in a particular career, you should find universities with a better reputation for your career choice than others. Your personality types also play an important (29) ___in your success as a university student. A scholarly type student usually has self-motivation to work hard in order to pass exams and achieve high grades. (30) ___, if you are not a type of person who can study for hours and getting top grades is not your main priority, you had better go to a university with a more laid-back academic environment so that you will not be stressful all the time and can enjoy your life at university. (Adapted from Question 26:A. backgroundB. basementC. institution D. development Question 27:A. whenB. whichC. whereD. whom Question 28:A. Many B. Much C. Another D. Every Question 29:A. functionB. reasonC. roleD. task Question 30:A. But B. However C. AndD. So Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. Now that you have some ideas about what you like to do and what you’re good at, you can start gaining skills and an education that put you in a position to pursue your passions. There are many different places where you can hone your skills. Community colleges are often more job oriented and practical, as well as being more affordable. If you’ve decided your ideal career is a Dental hygienist, mechanic, or veterinary technician this could be a good choice for you! You will receive applicable training in your field and get into the workforce in the shortest amount of time. If you have decided you want to spend several years immersed in a subject your fascinated with, a four-year research university or liberal arts college is for you. But how do you choose which school when there are so many options? Some schools are hyper-focused on a specific area and do not offer as broad of an education. A good example of this is the business school Bentley, which specializes in business subjects so they can really be the best in that particular area but not a good choice if you think you might change majors to a different subject altogether. If you only have a general idea of what you would like to do as a career, you may decide to attend a liberal arts college. These schools offer a broad education in multiple subjects such as math, science, English, art, sociology and history to name a few. An example of a good liberal arts college is Amherst. Going to a liberal arts school often means you have to complete core requirements in multiple different subjects. You will lose the hyper-focus and cutting-edge technology found in some research universities, but you will gain knowledge and skills in many different subjects and learn how to write and reason well and to think crucially. These are some of the key skills you will need to prepare you for jobs that do not exist yet. (Adapted from Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Advice for Those Who Choose What to Learn B. Where Can You Have New Skills? 6
7. C. Options When Choosing SchoolD. Requirements to learn many subjects Question 32: According to paragraph 2, what is the strong point of community colleges? A. Their workforce is huge.B. They create ideal careers. C. They provide the best veterinary technician.D. The time of training is short. Question 33: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ___. A. A good exampleB. the business school Bentley C. broad fields of an educationD. business subjects Question 34: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Community colleges are often not job oriented and practical. B. Studying at liberal arts college takes you several years. C. You do not have to study sociology at liberal arts college of Amherst. D. Preparing key skills for jobs that do not exist yet is nonsense. Question 35: The word “cutting-edge” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ___. A. illogicalB. healthfulC. emotional D. advanced Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For example, all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. In early times, crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods’ approaching arrival. This idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death in the near future. Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be good luck for the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today, an actual government position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that these birds can never fly far from the seat of the British government. This way, the kingdom will never fall to ill fortune. Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow. Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps inspired by the swallow's red-brown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later, however, farmers began to consider swallows signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is sure to be blessed in the following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end any good luck they might have had. Though many people think these superstitions are old wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to support them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles.Thus, large numbers of crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that can cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually have healthier animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives’ tale, maybe you had better find out if there is any truth to it first! (Adapted from Reading Challenge 3 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea janzen) Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage? A. The crows and their predictions B. The different beliefs in birds C. Superstitions about birds D. Are birds bad lucks? Question 37: What does the phrase "this idea" in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war. C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck. D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods' departure. Question 38: The word "portent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to . A. augury B. suddenness C. confidence D. conviction Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens? A. They are driven away by people all over the world. B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England. C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government. D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby. Question 40: Which of the following most accurately reflects the author's suggestion in the last paragraph? A. The old wives' tales are more often used for fun than the truth. B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them. C. People should not make fun of the superstition. D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks. 7
8. Question 41: The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by A. happiness B. consequence C. beginning D. completion Question 42: What evidence supports the belief in the superstitions mentioned in the passage? A. Swallows protect the animals on the farm from contagious pests. B. The swallows often come at the beginning of a new year. C. Ravens' appearance at the end the battle means that the war has stopped. D. Farmers prefer having swallows to seeing crows in their barns. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Charles Dickens writes the masterpiece "A Christmas Carol" in 1843. A B C D Question 44: Helicopters are being used more and more in emergency situations because of its ability A B C to reach out-of -the- way places. D Question 45: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced A B C to alter their eating habits. D 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 Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago. A. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months. B. He has had his eyes for ten months. C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. Question 47: “Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady. A. The girl wanted to make a coffee for the lady. B. The girl offered to make a coffee for the lady. C. The girl refused to make a coffee for the lady. D. The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady. Question 48: I’m sure it isn’t the engine; it has just been checked. A. It mustn’t be the engine; it has just been checked. B. It mightn’t be the engine; it has just been checked. C. It needn’t be the engine it has just been checked. D. It can’t be the engine; it has just been checked. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. As long as I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University, it would have been fantastic. B. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. C. If I got admitted to Havard University, it would be fantastic. D. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. Question 50: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other. A. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match. B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well. C. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match. D. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other. 8