TOP 20 Đề, Đáp Án Thi Chuyên THPT Các Tỉnh Môn Tiếng Anh Các Tỉnh Thành Cập Nhật Đến Năm 2016 (có đáp án)

TOP 20 Đề, Đáp Án Thi Chuyên THPT Các Tỉnh Môn Tiếng Anh Các Tỉnh Thành Cập Nhật Đến Năm 2016 (có đáp án) được biên soạn dưới dạng file PDF cho bạn tham khảo, ôn tập kiến thức, chuẩn bị tốt cho kì thi sắp tới. Mời bạn đọc đón xem!

44 22 lượt tải Tải xuống
Chia sẻ Báo cáo tài liệu

Môn: Đề thi Tuyển sinh lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh

Trường: Đề thi chọn HSG Tiếng Anh từ lớp 9 đến lớp 12 cấp trường, quận/ huyện, tỉnh/ thành phố

Thông tin:

219 trang 8 tháng trước

Tác giả:

Profile H. Phượng
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 1
20 ĐỀ, ĐÁP ÁN THI CHUYÊN THPT CÁC TỈNH MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Sưu tầm và tổng hợp: mtenglishcenter@gmail.com hoặc nthuan1978@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toeic-4U-923591884393234/
ĐỀ SỐ 1
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
BẮC GIANG
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG
NĂM HỌC 2015-2016
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dành cho học sinh thi vào chuyên tiếng Anh, tiếng Pháp,
tiếng Trung)
Ngày thi: 10/6/2015
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
ĐIỂM
BÀI THI
Bằng số:
Bằng
chữ:................................
Chữ ký giám khảo
1:..............................................................
Chữ ký giám khảo
2:...............................................................
LƯU Ý:
- Đề thi gồm 06 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi.
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
I. LISTENING. (20 pts)
Part 1: Listen to invitations left on Nick’s voicemail. What phrase completes each
statement? Write the correct letter. (5 pts)
1. _________
a. dinner.
2. _________
b. the beach.
3. _________
c. listen to a band.
4. _________
d. watch the game on
TV.
Số phách
..........................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 2
5. _________
e. a movie.
Part 2: You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The
secretary is asking the student for information in order to complete an
application form for a course. As you listen, fill in the appropriate
information on the form below. (5 pts)
Surname:
(1)
______________________________________.
First name:
(2)
______________________________________.
Country:
(3)
______________________________________.
Age:
(4)
______________________________________.
Telephone No:
(5)
______________________________________.
Part 3: You are going to hear an interview on transportation. As you listen, fill in
the form below with NOmore than THREE WORDSor NUMBERS. (10 pts)
Questions
Names
How do you
get to
school?
How far is it
from your
home to
school?
How long
does it take
you to get to
school?
Are you ever
late because
of
transportatio
n problems?
Suggestions
for improving
the
transportatio
n?
Mike
By bus
4. ....………….
5. ....………….
7. ....…………
9. ....…………
Liz
1. ....………….
20 miles
6. ....………….
No
10. Better....
Tom
2. ....………….
3. A ....…………
15 minutes
8. ....………….
THE END OF THE LISTENING
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 3
II. Choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (5
pts)
1. Joan: “Our friends are coming. ______, Mike?”
Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t do it now.”
A. Shall you make some coffee, please B. Would you mind making
some coffee
C. Why don’t we cook some coffee D. Shall I make you like some coffee
2. Welcome to the interview. Please, take a ______.
A. seat B. look C. cup of coffee D. bow
3. We went to the restaurant ______ there was no food in the house.
A. although B. however C. because D. but
4. Barcelona football club ______ Champions League history by defeating Juventus 3-
1 in the final match last Sunday to have the cup for the 5
th
time.
A. marked B. done C. won D. made
5. Some designers have ______ inspiration from Vietnam's ethnic minorities to change
the traditional ao dai.
A. made B. brought C. taken D. done
6. She is one of the few people ______.
A. I look up to them B. to who I look up
C. to that I look up D. to whom I look up
7. According to a recent survey, most people are on good ______with their
neighbors.
A. relations B. acquaintance C. terms D. relationships
8. Bien Cuong, a commentator, came ______ a lot of criticism for his speech in a
match of the 2015 SEA Games.
A. in for B. over C. out of D. off
9. I have bought a ______ car.
A. red small French B. small French red C. French small red
D. small red French
10 The bomb ______ in the street; fortunately no one hurt.
A. went up B. went off C. went by D. went out
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 4
III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following
sentences. (5 pts)
1. Were it to rain heavily, we (stay) ______ at home.
1. _______________
2. I do not understand why Hue (always forget) ______ her
umbrella.
2. _______________
3. His mother, together with her friends, (just arrive) ______ at
the station.
3. _______________
4. Not only Tom (visit) ______ us but he also brought us many
presents.
4. _______________
5. There is no point in (complain) ______ about your son if you
can do nothing (help) ______ him.
5. _______________
_______________
6. It was my fault to keep you waiting so long. I (inform)
______ you in advance.
6. ______________
7. The virus (know) ______ as MERS has spread enough for the
WHO to say the situation is now more serious and urgent.
7. ______________
8. Taylor Swift (name) ______ among Forbes' 2015 list of the
100 Most Powerful Women in the World recently.
8. _______________
9. They suggest that the heater (repair) ______ before winter
comes.
9. _______________
IV. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition. (5 pts)
1. Hundreds __________ people died although scientists had warned them
__________ the eruption of Mount Pinatubo.
2. The ao dai consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn
__________ loose pants.
3. Before Tet holiday, I like to clean __________ my house and decorate the living room
__________ flowers.
4. I’m afraid I will be __________ debt soon because I’m extremely pressed __________
money these days.
5. My teacher divided the class __________ three groups __________ ten students.
6. Paula
applied for the post but she was turned
__________.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 5
V. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the text below. (5 pts)
1. All necessary ____________________ for the 28
th
SEA Games in Singapore have
been completed so far. (PREPARE)
2. Unfortunately, the film got ____________________ reviews. (FAVOR)
3. A recent survey has ____________________ revealed that home computers do
not ____________________ relationships within families but bring children and
parents together. (SURPRISE - WEAK)
4. Teenagers always try to be ____________________ of their parents. (DEPEND)
5. He wished the young couple a life of happiness and ____________________.
(PROSPER)
6. The mayor of Hanoi ordered the suspension of officials responsible for a
____________________ tree-cutting. (MASS)
7. In my factory, women tend to ____________________ men by six to one.
(NUMBER)
8. Are there any ____________________ rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)
9. Young children are very ____________________ and shouldn’t be allowed to
watch violent movies. (IMPRESSION)
VI. The following conversation is between a shop assistant and a customer who is
buying a camera. Complete the conversation with the words or phrases given in
the box. Write your answer in the space provided. (5 pts)
A. What do I do now?
B. How do I use this camera?
C. What happens if I
D. it’s pulled up
E. if it’s the wrong way
F. I’m ready to take my first
picture
G. first take the film
H. Now, the camera is open
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 6
I. close the cover
J. faces upward
Customer:
(1) _________?
Assistant:
Well, can you see this black button here? If (2) _________, the
back cover opens. The button unlocks the back cover. (3)
_________.
Customer:
Do I put the film in the camera now?
Assistant:
Yes, (4) _________ out of the small can. Make sure this part of
the film (5) _________ - like this.
Customer:
(6) _________ put it in the other way round?
Assistant:
Well, it won’t fit, (7) _________.
Customer:
(8) _________?
Assistant:
Now put the end of it in the spool here and wind the film on.
Turn this handle and then press the red button. Now (9)
_________ of the camera. The film must then be wound on
once again.
Customer:
The number “1” appears in the window, and (10) _________!
VII. The passage below contains 10 errors. UNDERLINE and CORRECT them. Write
your answers in the numbered blanks provided. There is an example. (10 pts)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
People began to keep animals in zoos over 3,000 years before,
when the rulers of China opened an enormous zoo called the Gardens
of Intelligence. In much of the early zoos, animals taught to perform
for the visitors. This no longer happens and it is accepted that the
purpose of zoos are for people to see animals behaving natural.
Today, most cities have a zoo or wildlife park. However, not
everybody approves of zoos. Person who think that zoos are a good
idea say they provide us for the opportunity to learn about the
natural world and be close to wild animals. Both of these would
not be possible with zoos. On the other hand, some people
disapprove of zoos because they believe it is wrong putting animals in
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 7
11
12
cages, and argue that in zoos where are not managed properly,
animals live in dirty conditions and eat suitable food.
0. Line 1:
________before ___→___ago__________________
Your answers:
1. Line ...
_________________ → _______________________
2. Line ...
_________________ → ______________________
3. Line ...
_________________ → _____________________
4. Line ...
_________________ → ______________________
5. Line ...
_________________ → ______________________
6. Line ...
_________________ → ______________________
7. Line ...
_________________ → _______________________
8. Line ...
_________________ → _______________________
9. Line ...
_________________ → ______________________
10. Line ...
_________________ → _______________________
VIII. Fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable word. (10 pts)
The 2015 Nepal earthquake,which (1) _________________ more than 8,000
people and injured more than 18,000, occurred at 11:56 on 25
th
April. The earthquake
(2) _________________ about twenty seconds. Its epicenter was the village of
Barpak, Gorkha district, and its hypocenter was at a depth (3) _________________
approximately 15km. It was the worst (4) _________________ disaster to strike
Nepal since the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake.
Hundreds of thousands of people became (5) _________________ when their
houses collapsed, entire villages were flattened. Many old buildings were completely
(6) _________________. The country also had a continued risk of landslides.
Two other powerful earthquakes struck Nepal at 06:11 and 06:45. The (7)
_________________ earthquake measured 7.9 M
w
and its epicenter was identified at
a distance of 80km to the northwest of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Bharatpur
was (8) _________________ nearest major city to the main earthquake, 53km from
the epicenter. The second one was somewhat less powerful (9) ________________
the first one. It occurred 65km east of Kathmandu. These (10) ________________
were really terrible.
IX. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces. (10
pts)
MARKETS
In practically any country in the world, you are (1) ______ to find a market
somewhere. Markets have been with us since (2) ______ times, and arose wherever
people need to exchange the goods they produced. For example, a farmer might
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 8
have exchanged a cow for tools. But just as times have (3) ______, so have markets
practices. So, (4) ______ in early times the main activity (5) ______ with markets
would have been ‘bartering’- in (6) ______ words exchanging goods – today most
stall holders wouldn’t be too (7) ______ on accepting potatoes as payment, for
instance, instead of cash.
In contrast, what might be a common (8) ______ in a modern market in some
countries is a certain amount of ‘haggling’, where customer and seller eventually (9)
______ on a price, after what sometimes be quite a heated debate. However,
behavior which is expected in a market in one country may not be acceptable in
another. Even within one country, there may be some markets where you could
haggle quite (10) ______ and others where it would be advisable not to try.
1. A. inevitable B. confident C. sure D. definite
2. A. ancient B. antique C. old D. past
3. A. changed B. turned C. developed D. differed
4. A. however B. despite C. nevertheless D. whereas
5. A. associated B. relating C. connecting D. attached
6. A. different B. other C. new D. alternative
7. A. fond B. keen C. eager D. pleased
8. A. look B. vision C. sight D. view
9. A. confirm B. consent C. approve D. agree
10. A. simply B. plainly C. easily D. clearly
X. Choose from the sentences (A-F) the one which fits each gap (1-5). Write your
answer in the space provided. Number 0 is an example.(5 pts)
A. It was the river, the Ryburn, which normally flowed so gently, that
threatened us most.
B. It was the year when the storms came early,before the calendar even
hinted at winter, even before November was out.
C. They twisted and turned, rising eastwards and upwards, warning of what
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 9
was to come.
D. It was far deeper than we’d ever seen it so near our home, lunging
furiously at its banks.
E. There in the heights it was like the Niagara Falls, as the water surged over
the edge of the dam and poured into the stream below.
F. It almost completely blocked our lane and made the streamside path
slippery and dangerous.
LIVING IN THE VALLEY
We had been living in our valley for sixteen months when we first realized the
dangers that could exist in the surrounding hills and threaten our very survival.
(0) ___B___ Until that time, we had felt safe and sheltered in our valley below the
protecting hills.
Soon snow began to fall. Within a day it lay some 15cm deep. (1) _________ But
on the neighboring heights the snow was much deeper and stayed for longer. Up there
the wind blasted fiercely. Deep in our valley, we felt only sudden gusts of wind; trees
swayed but the branches held firm.
And yet we knew that there was reason for us to worry. The snow and wind
were certainly inconvenient but they did not really trouble us great. (2) _________ It
reminded us of what could have occurred if circumstances had been different, if the
flow of water from the hills had not, many years before, been controlled, held back
by a series of dams.
In a short time, the snow started to melt. Day after day, we watched furious
clouds pile up high over the hills to the west. Sinister grey clouds extended over the
valleys. (3) _________ We had seen enough of the sky; now we began to watch the
river, which every day was becoming fuller and wilder.
The snow was gradually washed away as more and more rain streamed from the
clouds, but high up in the hills the reservoir was filling and was fast approaching
danger level. And then it happened – for the 1
st
time in years the reservoir
overflowed. (4) _________.
The river seemed maddened as the waters poured almost horizontally down to
its lower stretches. Just a couple of meters from our cottage, the stream seemed
wild beneath the bridge. (5) _________ For three days we prayed that it would stay
below its wall. Fortunately, our prayers were answered as the dam held and the
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 10
waters began to subside.Thanks to this protection, we can feel our home in the valley
is still secure and safe.
XI. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words given so that the meanings
stay the same as the first ones. (5 pts)
1. I listened to the news last night. It was very informative.
→ The news __________________________________________________________
2. A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals these days because of the
hot weather.
→Because ___________________________________________________________
3. His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he?
→ His brother plays ____________________________________________________
4. He listens to the radio almost every day.
→ Hardly ____________________________________________________________
5. They did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second
son.
→ Only when _______________________________________________
XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. DO NOT change the word given. You must use
between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. (5 pts)
1. The firemen managed to put the fire out after five hours. succeeded
→ The firemen _____________________________________ out after five hours.
2. It takes five hours by car to reach the nearest hotel. drive
→ It is ____________________________________________ to the nearest hotel.
3. Are you familiar with his teaching style yet? used
→ Have you _______________________________________ his teaching style yet?
4. David impressed his new boss by settling down to work. good
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 11
→ David _____________________________________ his new boss by settling down
to work.
5. “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked. chance
→ “Is there _____________________________________ changing his mind?” Rob
asked.
XIII. Write a paragraph. (10 pts)
Write a paragraph of about 80 to 100 words on how to protect our
environment.
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 12
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
--------- HẾT ---------
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 1
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
BẮC GIANG
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Bản hướng dẫn có 02 trang)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG
NĂM HỌC 2015-2016
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dành cho học sinh thi vào chuyên tiếng Anh, tiếng Pháp,
tiếng Trung)
Ngày thi: 10/6/2015
(Tổng điểm: 100 điểm)
I. LISTENING (20 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
Part 1. 1. b. the beach 2. d. watch the game on TV
3. a. dinner 4. e. a movie 5. c. listen to a
band
Part 2. 1. Williams 2. Peter
3. Canada 4. 25 5. 2342965
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 13
Part 3.
1. By car
2. By bicycle/ by bike
3. few blocks
4. (about) 5 miles
5. 15-20 minutes
6. It depends
7. Yes
8. No
9. Need more buses
10. subway system
II. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)
1. B. Would you mind making some
coffee
2. A. seat
3. C. because
4. D. made
5. C. taken
6. D. to whom I look up
7. C. terms
8. A. in for
9. D. small red French
10.B. went off
III. (5 pts) (Mỗi động từ chia đúng 0,5 điểm)
1. would stay
2. is always forgetting
3. has just arrived
4. did Tom visit
5. complaining/ to help
6. should have informed
7. known
8. has been named
9. (should) be repaired
IV. (5 pts) (Mỗi giới từ đúng 0,5 điểm)
1. of / about
2. over
3. up / with
4. in / for
5. into / of
6. down
V. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 14
1. preparations
2. unfavorable
3. surprisingly/ weaken
4. independent
5. prosperity
6. massive
7. outnumber
8. unpolluted
9. impressionable
VI. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)
1. B 2. D 3. H 4. G 5. J
6. C 7. E 8. A 9. I 10. F
VII. (10 pts) (Mỗi lỗi tìm được được 0,5 điểm, sửa đúng được 0,5 điểm. Các lỗi mà
học sinh tìm được có thể không theo thứ tự dưới đây)
1. Line 2:
much → many
2. Line 3:
taught → were taught
3. Line 4:
are → is
4. Line 5:
natural → naturally
5. Line 7:
Person → People
6. Line 8:
for → with
7. Line 9:
with → without
8. Line 10:
putting → to put
9. Line 11:
where → which
10. Line 12:
suitable → unsuitable
VIII. (10 pts) (Mỗi từ điền đúng 1 điểm)
1. killed
2. lasted
3. of
4. natural
5. homeless
6. destroyed/ ruined
7. first
8. the
9. than
10. earthquakes/ quakes
IX.(10 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. C. sure
2. A. ancient
6. B. other
7. B. keen
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 15
3. A. changed
4. D. whereas
5. A. associated
8. C. sight
9. D. agree
10. C. easily
X. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. F 2. A 3. C 4. E 5. D
XI. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. The news (which/ that)/ to which I listened/ I listened tolast night was very
informative.
2. Becauseit/the weather is (very) hot, a lot of children and old people have to go to
hospitals.
3. His brother plays tennis professionally, doesn’t he?
4. Hardly a day goes by/ passes without his listening to the radio.
Or: Hardly a day goes by/ passes when he doesn’t listen to the radio.
5. Only when they had their second son/ their second son was born did they decide to move
to a bigger house.
XII. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. The firemen succeeded in putting the fireout after five hours.
2. It is a five-hour drive to the nearest hotel.
3. Have you got used tohis teaching style yet?
4. David made a good impression on his new boss by settling down to work.
5. “Is thereany chance of Peterchanging his mind?” Rob asked.
XIII. (10 pts)
Các tiêu chí chấm bài viết đoạn văn.
Tiêu chí
Mô tả chi tiết các tiêu chí
Điểm
Cấu trúc
Đúng cấu trúc của đoạn văn, phù hợp với chủ đề: Có câu chủ
đề (Topic sentence); các ý minh họa (Supporting sentences/
ideas, từ 2 supporting sentences/ ideas trở lên); và câu kết
luận (Concluding sentence).
3
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 16
Nội dung
- Viết đúng chủ đề, các ý minh họa rõ ràng, có tính thuyết
phục.
2
- Viết logic, hợp lí; mạch lạc, rõ ràng
2
Ngôn
ngữ
- Viết đúng cấu trúc ngữ pháp; sử dụng các liên từ hợp lý để
liên kết các ý trong đoạn
- Sử dụng từ vựng phù hợp, phong phú, hạn chế lặp lại từ vựng
2
Trình bày
- Viết đủ số từ theo quy định
- Không xuống dòng
1
Tổng điểm
10/100
Cách tính lỗi (trừ điểm)
- Mỗi lỗi ngữ pháp, cấu trúc câu,….:
0,2
- Mỗi lỗi từ vựng
0,2
- Số lượng từ (+ - 30% số từ theo quy định)
1
- HẾT -
ĐỀ SỐ 2
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 17
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 18
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 19
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 20
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 21
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 22
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 23
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 2
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 24
ĐỀ SỐ 3
ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA HÀ NỘI
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH HỆ THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2015
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: 07/06/2015
Thời gian làm bài 120 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm 4 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trên PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI.)
I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm
khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection
02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage
03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit
04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate
05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure
II. Câu 06-10:Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết
có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum
07. A. suffice B. product C nuclear D. province
08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C nominate D. nostalgia
09. A. psychological B. contributory C argumentative D. hypersensitive
10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor
III. Câu 11-20:Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phướng án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc
D) cho mỗi câu hỏi.
(1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish
Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty
had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and
numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical
purposes, London was destroyed.
(5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable
conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years
before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new
dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for
the rebuilding of London.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 25
Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's
leading architects and the
(10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren
realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been
better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys
overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning
the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective
transportation within the city.
Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I
issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within
the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to
the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal
leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening
of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development.
(20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to
proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and
landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where
they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so
pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to
be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's
most beautiful cities never came to pass.
11 The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is ..........
A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote
C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire
12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the
city?
A. lack of adequate lightning
B. the rough streets and alleys
C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops
D. all of the above
13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city?
A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the
pathway
14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to..........
A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops
15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to..........
A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law
16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to..........
A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed
17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 26
A. Nothing - they were never finished.
B. They were adopted in modified form.
C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once.
D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire.
18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........?
A. the original building sites B. the townspeople
C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords
19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir
Christopher Wren's plans?
A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to
Wren's designs.
B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to
Wren's designs.
C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan
the rebuilding.
D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly
acknowledged.
20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren"
B. "The Rebuilding of London"
C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill"
D. "The London That Might Have Been"
IV. Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C
hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống.
Smart Shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A
prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production
within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of
room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe
(22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5
mm
square and is located inside
the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can
change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn
about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet
throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they
always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause
blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and
that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually,
this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that
automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that
(30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 27
21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety
22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally
27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation
29. A. function B. part C. way D. place
30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
V. Câu 31-40: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn
thành mỗi câu sau.
31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly.
A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on
32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law.
A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto
33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it.
A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained
34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the
serial killer they had been looking for.
A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed
35. I'm.......my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
36. He says he might come, but I........
A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it
37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation
to him.
A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate
38. Have you seen the girl.......?
A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told
you of her
39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults.
A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out
40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver.
A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss
C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to
die
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 28
VI. Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ
trống.
Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in
modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43.
craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the
other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the
presentation. The combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and
the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the
director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order
to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium
through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best
screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is
that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets can only
move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the
next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be
considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48.
combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design.
Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art
of (50. precise).......
VII. Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi
chỗ trống chỉ điền MỘT từ.
Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh
province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave
Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013.
Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the
summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of
the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the
world's largest cave.
Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an
expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly
through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous
stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the
celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so
surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of
the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils
offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth.
As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind
that cascades out brings to life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating,
it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 29
cave.
VIII Câu 61-70: Sử dụng từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc và các từ khác để hoàn thành câu
thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa của nó tương tự như câu thứ nhất. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến
5 từ vào Phiếu Trả Lời và không được thay đổi dạng thức của từ cho sẵn.
61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job.
(broke)
Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job.
62. I never thought that I would win the lottery.
(occurred)
It never.................................................that I would win the lottery.
63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore.
(across)
I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore.
64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible?
(convenience)
Please reply...................................................................
65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.
(track)
Sorry, I..................................................................time.
66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect.
(under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim...................................................
67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest.
(stands)
She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest.
68. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked
(account)
She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before.
69. Those two makes of car are practically the same.
(hardly)
There are...................................................those two makes of car.
70. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow.
(question)
Meeting you tomorrow...........................................................
IX. Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào
Phiếu Trả Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi.
71. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as.....................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 30
72. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply......................................................................
73. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine.
They cancelled........................................................................
74. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in..............................................................................
75. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.
Suzy pleaded..........................................................................
76. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition............................................................................
77. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely...................................................................................
78. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure..................................................................................
79. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides.........................................................................
80. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to.........................................................................
X. Câu 81: Viết một ĐOẠN VĂN khoảng 120 - 150 từ, sử dụng lập luận và dẫn chứng
cụ thể để bình luận về chủ đề sau.
To be admitted to university, using the result of study during high school years is
better than that of the university entrance examination. Do you agree or disagree?
HẾT
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 2
ANSWER KEY
I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm
khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection
02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage
03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit
04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate
05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure
II. Câu 06-10:Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết
có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 31
06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum
07. A. suffice B. product C nuclear D. province
08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C nominate D. nostalgia
09. A. psychological B. contributory C argumentative D. hypersensitive
10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor
III. Câu 11-20:Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phướng án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc
D) cho mỗi câu hỏi.
(1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish
Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty
had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and
numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical
purposes, London was destroyed.
(5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable
conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years
before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new
dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for
the rebuilding of London.
Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's
leading architects and the
(10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren
realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been
better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys
overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning
the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective
transportation within the city.
Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I
issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within
the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to
the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal
leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening
of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development.
(20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to
proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and
landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where
they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so
pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to
be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's
most beautiful cities never came to pass.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 32
11 The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is ..........
A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote
C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire
12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the
city?
A. lack of adequate lightning
B. the rough streets and alleys
C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops
D. all of the above
13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city?
A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D.
the pathway
14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to..........
A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and
shops
15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to..........
A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law
16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to..........
A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D.
edipsed
17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London?
A. Nothing - they were never finished.
B. They were adopted in modified form.
C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once.
D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire.
18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........?
A. the original building sites B. the townspeople
C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords
19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir
Christopher Wren's plans?
A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to
Wren's designs.
B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to
Wren's designs.
C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan
the rebuilding.
D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly
acknowledged.
20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren"
B. "The Rebuilding of London"
C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill"
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 33
D. "The London That Might Have Been"
IV. Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C
hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống.
Smart Shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A
prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production
within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of
room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe
(22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5
mm
square and is located inside
the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can
change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn
about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet
throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they
always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause
blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and
that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually,
this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that
automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that
(30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip.
21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety
22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally
27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation
29. A. function B. part C. way D. place
30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
V. Câu 31-40: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn
thành mỗi câu sau.
31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly.
A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch
on
32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law.
A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto
33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 34
A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained
34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the
serial killer they had been looking for.
A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D.
supposed
35. I'm.......my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious
as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
36. He says he might come, but I........
A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about
it
37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation
to him.
A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D.
compassionate
38. Have you seen the girl.......?
A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I
told you of her
39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults.
A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out
40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver.
A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss
C. to cause many people die D. which causes many
people to die
VI. Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ
trống.
Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in
modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43.
craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the
other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the
presentation. The combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and
the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the
director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order
to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium
through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best
screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is
that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets can only
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 35
move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the
next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be
considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48.
combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design.
Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art
of (50. precise).......
41. appreciated 42. appeal 43. craftiness 44. unseen 45. harmoniously
46. essentials 47. intensity 48. combination 49. planning 50. precision
VII. Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi
chỗ trống chỉ điền MỘT từ.
Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh
province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave
Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013.
Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the
summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of
the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the
world's largest cave.
Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an
expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly
through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous
stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the
celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so
surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of
the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils
offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth.
As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind
that cascades out brings to life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating,
it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the
cave.
51. discovered 52. public 53. that / who 54. heart /centre 55. so
56. Nowhere 57. outside 58. with 59. current / blowing 60. more
VIII Câu 61-70: Sử dụng từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc và các từ khác để hoàn thành câu
thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa của nó tương tự như câu thứ nhất. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến
5 từ vào Phiếu Trả Lời và không được thay đổi dạng thức của từ cho sẵn.
61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job.
(broke)
Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 36
broke down
62. I never thought that I would win the lottery.
(occurred)
It never.................................................that I would win the lottery.
occurred to me
63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore.
(across)
I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore.
put it across
64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible?
(convenience)
Please reply................................................................... at
your convenience
65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.
(track)
Sorry, I..................................................................time. didn’t follow
the track of (time)
66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim................................................... is under
suspicion
67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands)
She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest.stands a
chance of being
68. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account)
She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before. to
account for
69. Those two makes of car are practically the same. (hardly)
There are...................................................those two makes of car. hardly any
differences between
70. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow.
(question)
Meeting you tomorrow........................................................... is out of the
question
IX. Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào
Phiếu Trả Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi.
71. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as it is, the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
72. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply yourself with your study.
73. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 37
They cancelled subscribing to that magazine nearly a year ago.
74. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in the mood for going to the party.
75. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.
Suzy pleaded with her friend not to run so fast.
76. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition to balancing your diet, you should do sports.
77. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely had they arrived when the meeting was delayed.
78. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure to pay on time will cancel your booking.
79. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides himself on being never late.
80. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to blame for the meeting being cancelled / for the cancel of the meeting.
X. Câu 81: Viết một ĐOẠN VĂN khoảng 120 - 150 từ, sử dụng lập luận và dẫn chứng
cụ thể để bình luận về chủ đề sau.
To be admitted to university, using the result of study during high school years is
better than that of the university entrance examination. Do you agree or disagree?
The End
ĐỀ SỐ 4 + ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 4
BỘ GlÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘl Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH
VÀO TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN NĂM 2015
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dùng cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Mã đề số: 210
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
Question 1: A. laughter B. caught C. daughter D. augment
Question 2: A. incline B. eradicate C. exacerbate D. enclosure
Question 3: A. friends B. opinions C. picnics D. computers
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 38
Question 4: A. chimpanzee B. interviewee C. refugee D. committee
Question 5: A. politeness B. conversation C. resolution D. introduction
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 6: I'd love to have lived in the old days, when people.......to market by horse
and carriage.
A. have been travelling B. got used to travelling
C. would travel D. had been travelling
Question 7: I'll give you the phone number of my hotel so that you can reach me if
anything happens. ......anything happen. I want you lo look after my children.
A. Can B. Might C. Will D. Should
Question 8: We've been together through......in our friendship, and we won't desert
each other now.
A. bad and good B. thick and thin C. odds and ends D. spick and span
Question 9: ......a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of
private education.
A. To award B. Having awarded
C. To be awarded D. Having been awarded
Question 10: Millions of people say Coke tastes best from a bottle, and whether this
is scientifically provable or not. These millions know they like the look of the bottle
and the way it fits so......into the hand.
A. neatly B. orderly C. tidily D. finitely
Question 11: Language is so......woven into human experience that it is scarcely
possible to imagine life without it.
A. tightly B. tautly C. rigidly D. stiffly
Question 12: ......I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money
at the moment.
A. Much as B. Try as C. Even D. Despite
Question 13: She was very badly depressed after the car accident. Now she is
beginning to think that there could be light at the end of the.......
A. tunnel B. subway C. passage D. journey
Question 14: The government must......strong measures against crime.
A. be seen be taking B. see to be taking
C. be seen to be taking D. seen to take
Question 15: Athough she would have preferred to carry on working, my
mum........her career in order to have children.
A. devoted B. aholishcd C. repealed D. sacrificed
Question 16: A number of landslides have ....... Nepal since the 7.8-magnitude
earthquake on 25
th
April which killed more than 8,000 people and injured many
more.
A. stroke B. caused C. hit D. blown
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 39
Choose the word whose primary stress is placed differently from that of the others.
Question 17: A. compliment B. excellent C. nominate D. distinguish
Question 18: A. remember B. quality C. occasion D. terrific
Question 19: A. worldclass B. wheelchair C. firewood D. blackmail
Question 20: A. volunteer B. referee C. spiritual D. recommend
Question 21: A. influential B. accessible C. rudimentary D. incidental
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OUR CHILDREN
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one
hand, class sizes are huge by western standards with on average between 30 and 40
students per class in countries like Japan and Korea. On the other hand, school
children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in the world for
academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on
standardised tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in
conditions most educational researchers would say are far more likely to help them
succeed.
Why do Asian students seem to perform so well then? Is it their legendary
discipline? Certainly, classroom management seems to be a whole lot easier in places
like Korea, and perhaps lessons are more effective as a direct consequence. After all,
we are only too aware of the decline in discipline standards in our own schools;
belligerent and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in
Britain seem powerless to control what happens any more. Surely this situation
cannot create a very effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. Korean students spend a lot more time
with their teachers. It seems logical to suggest, therefore, that they might form
stronger bonds and greater trust, and that Korean teachers, in understanding their
pupils better, might be able to offer them a more effective learning programme. Of
course, trust and understanding leads to greater respect as well, so Korean students
are probably less likely to ignore their teachers’ advice.
Then there is the home environment. The traditional family unit still remains
relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense
of security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in
every two marriages fails and divorce rates are sky-high. Perhaps children struggle to
cope with unstable family conditions and their only way to express their frustration is
by misbehaving at school. Maybe all this delinquent behaviour we are complaining
about is just a cry for help and a plea for attention.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 40
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statistics don’t tell the truth. Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far more time to their studies than their British peers. And this begs the
question: is all that extra effort justified for a few extra percentage points in some
meaningless international student performance survey? So Asian students are on
average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! What is their qualily of life like?
Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their
impressive statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but
it seems to be a case of two extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the
discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the Asian students success in
education before all else. At the other end, Brilish students at times appear careless
and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they DO have the free time
to enjoy their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is
it perhaps about time we stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best
bits of both, so that we can finally offer our students a balanced, worthwhile
education? We are not just dealing with statistics; never forget that every statistic is
a little human being somewhere who desperately needs our help and guidance - who
deserves it.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says there is a paradox in the
Asian education model?
A. There are too many students in each class.
B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
C. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
D. Class sizes in Asia are much smaller in other parts of the world.
Question 23: British secondary school students........
A. do better on standardised tests B. have larger class sizes
C. fail at school more than they succeed D. enjoy better classroom conditions
Question 24: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools
more successful than in Britain?
A. stricter classroom discipline B. better school Boards of Management
C. more effective lesson planning D. better teachers
Question 25: What can be inferred from the utterance perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves?
A. Class size does not affect student performance.
B. Class size is important to maintaining control.
C. How students behave might be more important than class size.
D. How teachers conduct classes affects student performance.
Question 26: The traditional family unit.......
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 41
A. is unstable in Korea due to conditions in the home B. is bad for children that
come from broken homes
C. is disappearing in Korea due to high divorce rates D. is more common in Korea
than in Britain
Question 27: Look at the following sentence.
You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a quite remarkable
work ethic.
Where does the sentence best fit in the paragraph?
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statistics don’t tell the truth. [1] Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far effort more time to their studies than their British peers. [2] And this
begs the question: is all that extra effort justified for a few extra percentage points in
some meaningless international student performance survey? So Asian students are
on average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! [3] What is their qualily of
life like? Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
[4]
A. [4] B. [3] C. [2] D. [1]
Question 28: According to the wriler, Asian students ........
A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
C. don't have as good a work ethic as British ones
D. make a big deal of their good results
Question 29: What are the 'too exlremes’ mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. good discipline and a hard work ethic B. success and failure
C. carelessness and indiscipline D. neglecting school and neglecting free
time
Question 30: Which conclusion about the two educational systems discussed would
the author most probably agree with?
A. Neither system is perfect. B. Both systems are quite
satisfactory.
C. The Asian system is obviously better. D. The British system is too strict.
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. The first one has
been done as an example (0).
Example: (0). A. beginning B. first C . primary D . basic
VOLUNTEERING
When Pamela Janett left university to become a (0).....school teacher, it was by no
(31)...... easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a volunteer teacher
for a year. When she realized she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was
a (32)...... taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 42
would be able to cope with the situation. The basic living conditions also (33)......as
something of a shock.
Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her
accommodation (34) ......of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only was the
space cramped, but there was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt
totally cut (35)...... from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has
used her (36) ...... experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which
has made a huge (37)......to dozens of children who would (38)......find themselves
struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (39)......her school to
cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people
get to know her, the (40).....the demand is for her skills.
Question 31: A. means B. extent C. ways D. account
Question 32: A. rather B. quite C. little D. somewhat
Question 33: A. appeared B. came C. proved D. arrived
Question 34: A. combined B. consisted C. contained D. composed
Question 35: A. down B. away C. out D. off
Question 36: A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious
Question 37: A. contrast B. difference C. change D. transformation
Question 38: A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D. however
Question 39: A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching
Question 40: A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller
Put each verb in brackets into a suitabie tense or form. The first one has been done
as an example (0).
Example: (0) took
LEARNING TO SURVIVE
Last summer I (0. take).....a three-week survival course. The purpose of the course
was (41. teach) ..... us how to survive outdoors, where there are no shops, no houses
and no electricity. I had never slept outdoors before the course, and here I was (42.
learn) .....to make a fire, navigate and find food in the forest. The part that I (43. like)
.....the most was catching our own fish and cooking them over a fire. While (44. do)
.....the course, I realised how much people (45. depend) .....on modern technology.
They think that they can't survive without it. but they can if they (46. learn) ..... how. I
did! I (47. never forget) .....that course - it was the greatest experience I (48. ever
have) .....so far. Now I think if I (49. not take).....the survival course, I (50. not be)
.....able to deal with so many difficult situations in life.
Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. The first one
has been done as an example (0). Example: (0.) likely
MODERN CULTURE?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 43
When people talk about contemporary culture they are just as (0. LIKE)....to be
talking about fast cars, trainers or high heels as they are to be talking about
Shostakovich or Shakespeare.
Goods have become as (51. MEAN) ..... a measure and marker of culture as the
Great and the Good. The word "culture" can now cover just about anything. Culture
is no longer merely the beautiful and (52. SINGLE) ….... until the late twentieth
century that a (53. SCHOLAR)....interest in objects began to (54. PLACE)…....the
traditional interest in -isms, with historians, (55. LITERATE).... critics and
philosophers all suddenly becoming fascinated by the meaning of objects, large and
small. Is this a sign, perhaps, of a society cracking under the strain of too many
things?
Our current (56. OBSESSIVE)......with material culture, one might argue, is simply a
(57. RESPOND.) to the Western crisis of abundance. There are obvious problems
with this (58. MATERIAL) ....conception of culture. If our experience of everyday life is
so (59. SATISFY) ......, then how much more so is the (60. SPECTATOR)... of our
everyday things under scrutiny.
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space.
The first one (0) has been done as an example.Example: (0) with
When presented (0) ...... the idea of international boarding school, parents are (61)
......to baulk of emptying their bank (62) .....to send their darlings to live a life
permeated by blackboards, bunk beds and Bovril. (63) ...... conversely, will feel
overjoyed at the prospect of signing (64) .....for a literally fantastic life at Hogwarts.
Such misconceptions neatly miss the point of internalional boarding education,
sidestepping its capacity to (65) ....... solid foundations for students' academic and
professional success in today’s increasingly global society.
Parents, understandably, require justification for (66) ..... a considerate amount of
money in their offspring's education. Their offspring, on the other hand, should be
made (67) ..... of the huge number of opportunities provided by boarding school life.
Most of the world's leading boarding schools offer stimulating, progressive (68)
.....which prioritizes their students' needs, thus consistently produce graduates (69)
.....are confident learners, critical thinkers and self starters.
Therefore, the time has come for parents and students (70) ..... to discover the
unique, intellectually challenging experiences offered by internalional boarding
schools worldwide.
Complete each of the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in
the box. Each phrasal verb is used only ONCE. Make any necessary changes.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 44
put up
go up
come off
make up
for
call for
come up
drop out of
set up
take up
grow out
of
Question71. The hotels were all full so we offered to........Carla….....for the night.
Question72. Early that morning, we set off on our journey as the sun was .........
Question73. An enquiry was........into the use of chemicals in farming.
Question74. You're such a good singer that you, should........ it........ professionally.
Question75. How are they going to........the time they wasted playing cards in the
barracks?
Question76. Stop wasting your time. The whole situation......... an immediate
response that could bring more
decisive effects.
Question77. I like this photograph so much that I am going to have it….....
Question78. As far as I know, the idea of the party does not quite appeal to him and
that's why he's thinking
of.....
Question79. I can't stop thinking there's something more that the scheme
needs.........
Question80. Peter used to be fond of collecting mascots, but after his military
service, he........the hobby.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar
meaning to the following sentence. Write between two and five words in the space
provided on the answer sheet. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any
way.
Question 81. That historian is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive life.
(AUTHORITY)
He is.......................................................................................
Question82. Nobody could possibly believe the story about her achievements.
(BEYOND)
The story about her achievements ..........................................
Question83. I couldn't make sense of the radio message because of the interference.
(IMPOSSIBLE)
The interference on the radio ........................ to make sense of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 45
They arrived at the station.................... time.
Question85. David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party.
(CONGRATULATED)
David......................................................a good venue for the party.
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
Question86. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.
But..............................................................................
Question87. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
They.............................................................................
Question88. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and
fairly long.
I'm looking for a...........................................................
Question89. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open
to the public.
Under no .....................................................................
Question90. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
Death............................................................................
Write a paragraph of about 150 words about the benefits of studying at a gifted
school.
THE END
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 3
ANSWER KEY
Question 1: A. laughter Question 2: C. exacerbate
Question 3: C. picnics Question 4: D. committee
Question 5: B. conversation
Question 6: C. would travel Question 7: B. Might Question 8: B.
thick and thin
Question 9: D. Having been awarded Question 10: A. neatly Question 11: A.
tightly
Question 12: C. Even Question 13: A. tunnelQuestion 14: C. be seen to be
taking
Question 15: D. sacrificed
Question 16: A. stroke
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 46
Question 17: D. distínguish Question 18: B. quálity
Question 19: A. worldcláss Question 20: C. spíritual Question 21: B.
accéssible
Question 22: B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
Question 23: A. do better on standardised tests
Question 24: C. more effective lesson planning
Question 25: A. Class size does not affect student performance.
Question 26: D. is more common in Korea than in Britain
Question 27: D. [1]
Question 28: A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
Question 29: A. good discipline and a hard work ethic
Question 30: C. The Asian system is obviously better.
Question 31: A. means [by no means = not at all] Question 32: C. little
Question 33: B. came Question 34: B. consisted
Question 35: D. off Question 36: B. valuable
Question 37: D. transformation Question 38: B. nonetheless
Question 39: C. expanding Question 40: A. greater
41. teaching – 42. learning – 43. liked - 44. doing – 45. depended – 46. learn
47. will never forget – 48. have ever had – 49. had not taken – 50. would not have
been
51. MEANINGFUL – 52. SINGULAR – 53. SCHOLARLY – 54. REPLACE – 55. LITERARY –
56. OBSESSION – 57. RESPONSE – 58. MATERIALISTIC – 59. SATISFACTORY – 60.
SPECTATOR
61. ready – 62. and – 63. Children – 64. up – 65. lay – 66. save – 67. aware – 68.
opportunities – 69. who – 70. Themselves
Question71. put Carla up Question72. coming up Question73.
set up
Question74. take it up Question75. make up for Question76.
calls for
Question77. coming off Question78. dropped out of itQuestion79. will go up
Question80. grew out of
Question 81. He is an authority on [the history of] primitive life.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 47
Question82. The story about her achievementswas beyond belief.
Question83. The interference on the radio made it impossible[for me] to make sense
of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
Question85. David congratulated her on a good venue for the party.
Question86. But forJack’s being so affluent, she would not be dating with him.
Question87. They probably forgot about the extra class.
Question88. I’m looking for a fairly long, green and woolen scarf.
Question89. Under no circumstances should you open this door when the building is
open to the public.
Question90.Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite
these days.
BỘ GlÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘl Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc
ĐỀ THITUYỂNS1NH
VÀO TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN NĂM 2015
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dùng cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Mã đề số: 210
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
Question 1: A. laughter B. caught C. daughter D. augment
Question 2: A. incline B. eradicate C. exacerbate D. enclosure
Question 3: A. friends B. opinions C. picnics D. computers
Question 4: A. chimpanzee B. interviewee C. refugee D. committee
Question 5: A. politeness B. conversation C. resolution D.
introduction
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 6: I'd love to have lived in the old days, when people.......to market by horse
and carriage.
A. have been travelling B. got used to travelling
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 48
C. would travel D. had been travelling
Question 7: I'll give you the phone number of my hotel so that you can reach me if
anything happens. ......anything happen. I want you lo look after my children.
A. Can B. Might C. Will D. Should
Question 8: We've been together through......in our friendship, and we won't desert
each other now.
A. bad and good B. thick and thin C. odds and ends D. spick and span
Question 9: ......a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of
private education.
A. To award B. Having awarded
C. To be awarded D. Having been awarded
Question 10: Millions of people say Coke tastes best from a bottle, and whether this
is scientifically provable or not. These millions know they like the look of the bottle
and the way it fits so......into the hand.
A. neatly B. orderly C. tidily D. finitely
Question 11: Language is so......woven into human experience that it is scarcely
possible to imagine life without it.
A. tightly B. tautly C. rigidly D. stiffly
Question 12: ......I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money
at the moment.
A. Much as B. Try as C. Even D. Despite
Question 13: She was very badly depressed after the car accident. Now she is
beginning to think that there could be light at the end of the.......
A. tunnel B. subway C. passage D. journey
Question 14: The government must......strong measures against crime.
A. be seen be taking B. see to be taking
C. be seen to be taking D. seen to take
Question 15: Athough she would have preferred to carry on working, my
mum........hercareer in order to have children.
A. devoted B. aholishcd C. repealed D.
sacrificed
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 49
Question 16: A number of landslides have ....... Nepal since the 7.8-magnitude
earthquake on 25
th
April which killed more than 8,000 people and injured many more.
A. stroke B. caused C. hit D. blown
Choose the word whose primary stress is placed differently from that of the others.
Question 17: A. compliment B. excellent C. nominate D. distinguish
Question 18: A. remember B. quality C. occasion D. terrific
Question 19: A. worldclass B. wheelchair C. firewood D. blackmail
Question 20: A. volunteer B. referee C. spiritual D. recommend
Question 21: A. influential B. accessible C. rudimentary D.
incidental
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OUR CHILDREN
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one
hand, class sizes are huge by western standards with on average between 30 and 40
students per class in countries like Japan and Korea. On the other hand, school
children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in the world for
academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on
standardised tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in
conditions most educational researchers would say are far more likely to help them
succeed.
Why do Asian students seem to perform so well then? Is it their legendary discipline?
Certainly, classroom management seems to be a whole lot easier in places like Korea,
and perhaps lessons are more effective as a direct consequence. After all, we are
only too aware of the decline in discipline standards in our own schools; belligerent
and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in Britain
seem powerless to control what happens any more. Surely this situation cannot
create a very effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of students is
far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. Korean students spend a lot more time
with their teachers. It seems logical to suggest, therefore, that they might form
stronger bonds and greater trust, and that Korean teachers, in understanding their
pupils better, might be able to offer them a more effective learning programme. Of
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 50
course, trust and understanding leads to greater respect as well, so Korean students
are probably less likely to ignore their teachers’ advice.
Then there is the home environment. The traditional family unit still remains
relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense
of security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in
every two marriages fails and divorce rates are sky-high. Perhaps children struggle to
cope with unstable family conditions and their only way to express their frustration is
by misbehaving at school. Maybe all this delinquent behaviour we are complaining
about is just a cry for help and a plea for attention.
Butwhilethe Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statisticsdon’t tell the truth. Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote farmore time to their studies than their British peers. And this begs the
question: is all that extra effort justified fora few extra percentagepoints in some
meaninglessinternational student performance survey? So Asian students are on
average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! What is their qualily of life like?
Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their
impressive statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but
it seems to be a case of two extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the
discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the Asian students success in
education before all else. At the other end, Brilish students at times appear careless
and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they DO have the free time
to enjoy their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is
it perhaps about time we stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best
bits of both, so that we can finally offer our students a balanced, worthwhile
education? We are not just dealing with statistics; never forget that every statistic is
a little human being somewhere who desperately needs our help and guidance - who
deserves it.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says there is a paradox in the
Asian education model?
A. There are too many students in each class.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 51
B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
C. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
D. Class sizes in Asia are much smaller in other parts of the world.
Question 23: British secondary school students........
A. do better on standardised tests B. have larger class sizes
C. fail at school more than they succeed D. enjoy better classroom conditions
Question 24: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools
more successful than in Britain?
A. stricter classroom discipline B. better school Boards of Management
C. more effective lesson planning D. better teachers
Question 25: What can be inferred from the utterance perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves?
A. Class size does not affect student performance.
B. Class size is important to maintaining control.
C. How students behave might be more important than class size.
D. How teachers conduct classes affects student performance.
Question 26: The traditional family unit.......
A. is unstable in Korea due to conditions in the home B. is bad for children that
come from broken homes
C. is disappearing in Korea due to high divorce rates D. is more common in Korea
than in Britain
Question 27: Look at the following sentence.
You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a quite remarkable
work ethic.
Where does the sentence best fit in the paragraph?
Butwhilethe Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statisticsdon’t tell the truth. [1] Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far effortmore time to their studies than their British peers. [2] And this
begs the question: is all that extra effort justified fora few extra percentagepoints in
some meaninglessinternational student performance survey? So Asian students are
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 52
on average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! [3] What is their qualily of
life like? Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
[4]
A.[4] B. [3] C. [2] D. [1]
Question 28: According to the wriler, Asian students ........
A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
C. don't have as good a work ethic as British ones
D. make a big deal of their good results
Question 29: What are the 'too exlremes’ mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. good discipline and a hard work ethic B. success and failure
C. carelessness and indiscipline D. neglecting school and neglecting free
time
Question 30: Which conclusion about the two educational systems discussed would
the author most probably agree with?
A. Neither system is perfect. B. Both systems are quite
satisfactory.
C. The Asian system is obviously better. D. The British system is too strict.
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. The first one has
been done as an example (0).
Example: (0). A . beginning B. first C . primary D . basic
VOLUNTEERING
When Pamela Janett left university to become a (0).....school teacher, it was by no
(31)...... easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a volunteer teacher
for a year. When she realized she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was
a (32)...... taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she
would be able to cope with the situation. The basic living conditions also (33)......as
something of a shock.
Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her
accommodation (34) ......of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only was the
space cramped, but there was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt
totally cut (35)...... from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 53
used her (36)...... experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which
has made a huge (37)......to dozens of children who would (38)......find themselves
struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (39)......her school to
cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people
get to know her, the (40).....the demand is for her skills.
Question 31: A. means B. extent C. ways D.account
Question 32: A. rather B. quite C. little D.somewhat
Question 33: A. appeared B. came C. proved D.
arrived
Question 34: A. combined B. consisted C. contained D.
composed
Question 35: A. down B. away C. out D.off
Question 36: A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious
Question 37: A. contrast B. difference C. change D.
transformation
Question 38: A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D.
however
Question 39: A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching
Question 40: A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller
Put each verb in brackets into a suitabie tense or form. The first one has been done
as an example (0).
Example: (0) took
LEARNING TO SURVIVE
Last summer I (0. take).....a three-week survival course. The purpose of the course
was (41. teach)..... us how to survive outdoors, where there are no shops, no houses
and no electricity. I had never slept outdoors before the course, and here I was (42.
learn) .....to make a fire, navigate and find food in the forest. The part that I (43. like)
.....the most was catching our own fish and cooking them over a fire. While (44. do)
.....the course, I realised how much people (45. depend) .....on modern technology.
They think that they can't survive without it. but they can if they (46. learn) ..... how. I
did! I (47. never forget) .....that course - it was the greatest experience I (48. ever
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 54
have) .....so far. Now I think if I (49. not take).....the survival course, I (50. not
be).....able to deal with so many difficult situations in life.
41. teaching – 42. learning – 43. liked - 44. doing – 45. depended – 46. Learn - 47.
will never forget –48. have ever had – 49. had not taken – 50. would not have been
Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. The first one
has been done as an example (0). Example: (0.) likely
MODERN CULTURE?
When people talk about contemporary culture they are just as (0. LIKE)....to be
talking about fast cars, trainers or high heels as they are to be talking about
Shostakovich or Shakespeare.
Goods have become as (51. MEAN)..... a measure and marker of culture as the Great
and the Good. The word "culture" can now cover just about anything. Culture is no
longer merely the beautiful and (52. SINGLE) ….... until the late twentieth century
that a (53. SCHOLAR)....interest in objects began to (54. PLACE)…....the traditional
interest in -isms, with historians, (55. LITERATE).... critics and philosophers all
suddenly becoming fascinated by the meaning of objects, large and small. Is this a
sign, perhaps, of a society cracking under the strain of too many things?
Our current (56. OBSESSIVE)......with material culture, one might argue, is simply a
(57. RESPOND.) to the Western crisis of abundance. There are obvious problems
with this (58. MATERIAL)....conception of culture. If our experience of everyday life is
so (59 SATISFY) ......, then how much more so is the (60. SPECTATOR)... of our
everyday things under scrutiny.
51. MEANINGFUL – 52. SINGLENESS – 53. SCHOLASTIC – 54. PLACE – 55. LITERARY –
56. OBSESSION – 57. RESPONSE – 58. MATERIALISTIC – 59. SATISFACTORY – 60.
SPECTATOR
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space.
The first one (0) has been done as an example.Example: (0) with
When presented (0) ...... the idea of international boarding school, parents are (61)
......to baulk of emptying their bank (62) .....to send their darlings to live a life
permeated by blackboards, bunk beds and Bovril. (63) ...... conversely, will feel
overjoyed at the prospect of signing(64) .....for a literally fantastic life at Hogwarts.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 55
Such misconceptionsneatly miss the point of internalional boarding education,
sidestepping its capacity to (65)....... solid foundations for students' academic and
professional success in today’s increasingly global society.
Parents, understandably, require justification for (66) ..... a considerate amount of
money intheir offspring's education. Their offspring, on the other hand, should be
made (67) ..... of the huge number of opportunities provided by boarding school life.
Most of the world's leading boarding schools offer stimulating, progressive (68)
.....which prioritizes their students' needs, thus consistently produce graduates (69)
.....are confident learners, critical thinkers and self starters.
Therefore, the time has come for parents and students (70) ..... to discover the
unique, intellectually challenging experiences offered by internalional boarding
schools worldwide.
61. ready – 62. and – 63. They – 64. up – 65. lay – 66. save – 67. aware – 68.
opportunities – 69. who – 70. themselves
Complete each of the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in
the box. Each phrasal verb is used only ONCE. Make any necessary changes.
put up
go up
come off
make up
for
call for
come up
drop out of
set up
take up
grow out
of
Question71. The hotels were all full so we offered to........Carla….....for the night.
put Carla up
Question72. Early that morning, we set off on our journey as the sun was .........
coming up
Question73. An enquiry was........into the use of chemicals in farming.
set up
Question74. You're such a good singer that you, should........ it........ professionally.
take it up
Question75. How are they going to........the time they wasted playing cards in the
barracks?make up for
Question76. Stop wasting your time. The whole situation......... an immediate
response that could bring more
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 56
decisive effects.calls for
Question77.I like this photograph so much that I am going to have it…..... coming off
Question78. As far as I know, the idea of the party does not quite appeal to him and
that's why he's thinking
of.....dropped out of it
Question79. I can't stop thinking there's something more that the scheme
needs.........will go up.
Question80. Peter used to be fond of collecting mascots, but after his military
service, he........the hobby.
grew out of
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar
meaning to the following sentence. Write between two and five words in the space
provided on the answer sheet. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any
way.
Question 81. That historian is famous for his vast knowledge ofprimitivelife.
(AUTHORITY)
He is.......................................................................................
He isan authority on (the history of) primitive life.
Question82. Nobody could possibly believe the story about her achievements.
(BEYOND)
The story about her achievements..........................................
The story about her achievementswas beyond belief.
Question83. I couldn't make sense of the radio message because of the interference.
(IMPOSSIBLE)
The interference on the radio ........................ to make sense of the message.
The interference on the radio made it impossible to make sense of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
They arrived at the station.................... time.
They arrived at the stationin the nick of time.
Question85. David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party.
(CONGRATULATED)
David......................................................a good venue for the party.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 57
Davidcongratulated her on a good venue for the party.
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
Question86. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.
But..............................................................................
But forJack’s being so affluent, she would not be dating with him.
Question87. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
They.............................................................................
They probably forgot about the extra class.
Question88. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and
fairly long.
I'm looking for a...........................................................
I’m looking for awoolen, green and fairly long scarf.
Question89. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open
to the public.
Under no .....................................................................
Under no circumstance should you open this doorwhen the building is open to the
public.
Question90. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
Death............................................................................
Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite these days.
Write a paragraph of about 150 words about the benefits of studying at a gifted
school.
A Suggested Writing Sample
A gifted school is really good environment to study and culivate the mind. We all
can see that studying in a gifted school bring us many benefits.
Firstly, if you’re a student at a gifted school, you will have good conditions to
develop abilities in your favorite subjects, help you to build dream and orient your
future career.
Secondly, most of the teacher in the gifted school are good and enthusiatic. They
always create comfortable atmosphere in studying for students to receive knowledge
easily.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 58
Besides, there are many valuable scholarships for good students, especially, for
students that have difficult circumstances.
Finally, the gifted school always has many different facilities for students to relax
after studying hard.
There are many advantages of studying in a gifted school. Therefore, we need to
make the best use of these benefits to have the most best results. [143 words]
THE END
ĐỀ SỐ 5
UBND TỈNH QUẢNG NGÃI
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2007 - 2008
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh)
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
Ngày thi: 10/ 7/ 2008
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points)
1. A. crop
B. concern
C. conserve
D. protect
2. A. conserve
B. advertise
C. perfect
D. reverse
3. A. cities
B. workers
C. series
D. satellites
4. A. food
B. good
C. tooth
D. tool
5. A. although
B. without
C. thank
D. these
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that
of the others. (5 points)
1. A. cartoon
B. open
C. paper
D. answer
2. A. manage
B. shortage
C. village
D. teacher
§Ò chÝnh thøc
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 59
3. A. remain
B. convenient
C. volunteer
D. memorable
4. A. maintain
B. marine
C. challenge
D. device
5. A. important
B. community
C. organize
D. diseases
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. The stolen jewels were ________a lot of money.
A. valued
B. cost
C. priced
D. worth
2. ________, after trying three times, he passed the examination.
A. Lastly
B. Last of all
C. Last
D. At last
3. I don’t see any________in arriving early at the theatre.
A. cause
B. point
C. reason
D. aim
4. The children loved________the old castle.
A. discovering
B. exploring
C. hunting
D. detecting
5. This is the oldest building________the village.
A. of
B. by
C. in
D. to
6. These figures show a ________in the number of unemployed people in England
and Wales.
A. loss
B. lessening
C. reduction
D. lowering
7. ________scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
A. late
B. later
C. Latter
D. Lately
8. After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs________.
A. hardly
B. in difficulties
C. with difficulty
D. hard
9. You will have to ________your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put off
B. cut down
C. put out
D. put up
10. At four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some ________to do in the garden.
A. work
B. job
C. effort
D. task
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. This is the first time I (read) ________ a novel (write) _________ by an American
novelist.
2. The stereo (play) ________ since 6 pm. I wish someone (turn) ________ it off.
3. The new students hope (include)________ in many of the school’s social activities.
4. He wore a false beard (avoid) ________ (recognize) ________.
5. (Write) ________ the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 60
6. If you don’t hurry, all the tickets (sell) ________ by the time we (get) ________
there.
III. Fill in the blank with a / an / the. Put an where none is required. (5 points)
1. My father has just bought me_______ LG computer.
2. _______ whale is _______ mammal, not _______fish.
3. We are going to _______ tea with _______Smiths today.
4. _______Titanic, one of the most famous ocean liners, sank on its first voyage
across _______ Atlantic.
5. For centuries, _______ buildings were made of _______ stones.
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
Ask any adult over forty to make a (1) _______ between the
past and the present and most will tell you that things have
been getting steadily worse for as long as they can remember.
Take the weather for example. Everyone remembers that in
their (2) _______ the summers were considerably hotter, and
that winter always included (3) _______ falls of snow just
when the school holidays had started. Of course, the food in
those days was far superior too, as nothing was imported and
everything was fresh. (4) _______ was negligible, the money in
your pocket really was worth something, and you could buy a
(5) _______ house even if your means were limited. And
above all, people were somehow nicer in those days, and
spent their free time on innocent (6) _______ making model
boats and tending their stamp (7) _______ rather than gazing
at the television screen for hours on end. As we know, this
figure of the past simply cannot be true, and there are plenty
of statistics dealing with heath and (8) _______ which prove
that it is not true. So, why is it that we all have a (9) _______
to idealize the past and to be so (10) _______ of the presents?
Compare
Young
Abound
Employ
Size
Pursue
Collect
Prosper
Tend
Critisize
V. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion. (5 points)
1. It’s a small island, four miles _______ the Thai coast.
2. I know her _______ sight, but I’ve never talked to her.
3. _______ be half of everyone here tonight, I’d like to thank you _______ your
advice.
4. You can refer _______ these documents _______ more information.
5. How much did he change you _______ doing _______ the room?
6. She began her talk _______ an apology _______ the audience.
C. READING (30 points).
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 61
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (10
points)
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to
become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know
it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French
that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English
was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as
Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries,
English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including
slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English
speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of
international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems
worldwide is in English. Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and
English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports,
and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the
world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of nonnative users than any other language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of this passage ?
A. The number of non-native users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. The word “emerged” in line 2 could best be replaced by which of the follwing ?
A. appeared
B. hailed
C. frequented
D. engaged
3. As used in line 3 , the word “ elements ” is not similar to which of the following :
A. declaration
B. features
C. curiousities
D. customs
4. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. in 1066
B. around 1350
C. before 1600
D. after 1600
5. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English
around the world except __________.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 62
A. The slave trade
B. Colonization
C. Missionaries
D. The Norman
invasion
6. As used in line 6, which of the follwing is closet in meaning to the word “course”?
A. Subject
B. Policy
C. Time
D. Track
7. The word “enclaves” in line 8 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. communities
B. organizations
C. regions
D. countries
8. The word “proliferated” in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. prospered
B. organized
C. disbanded
D. expanded
9. Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “ constituting ” in line 15 ?
A. looking over
B. sitting down
C. doing in
D. making up
10.According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are
there in the world to day?
A. a quarter
million
B. half a million
C. 350 million
D. 700 million
II. These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order. Rearrange them
into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage. (8 points)
A. Anyone can try to make a drink which tastes similar to Coca-Cola. Chemists say
that it consists almost entirely of carbonated water and sugar.
B. In only a few years Coca-Cola became the national drink of the United States. The
shape of the famous bottle was invented in 1961. During the Second World War,
American soldiers drank three million bottles of Coca-Cola a day.
C. Coca-Cola was originally invented by John Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta,
Georgia. In 1886, he created a new kind of medicine to cure tiredness and
headaches.
D. This helped spread the name and flavour of ‘ Coke’ all over the world .
E. Then a businessman bought Pemberton’s recipe for his creation. He did
something to the recipe and made a really refreshing drink that appealed to
many people. Demand for the drink grew.
F. But no one outside the Coca-Cola company has yet discovered what the ‘magic’
combination of ingredients is, and a very few people- only seven, have ever
known the secrete formula of Coca-Cola. Only two of them are still alive today,
so they never travel on the same aeroplane.
G. Today, nearly a hundred million bottles or cans are drunk every day, in one
hundred and fifty-five different countries.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 63
H. It tasted so revolting that just about no one wanted to buy it. In the first year,
Pemberton only made $50 from his creation.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (12 points)
LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (1) _______, I’ve got a degree in business
administration. I enjoyed the course very much (2) _______ I realize I should have
studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (3) _______ got full-time jobs but
most, me, are still waiting (4) _______ something suitable to turn up. Meanwhile, I
make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (5) _______
the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear
of any vacancies (6) _______ they work . What I am looking for is something
challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work
abroad for a while. The (7) _______ is not so important at this stage , provided I earn
enough to live on , because I don’t want to continue (8) _______ to depend on my
parents , although they are (9) _______ generous to me . At the moment, I’m
working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (10) _______ week, washing up and
generally helping out, which brings a little money . The other people working there
are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (11) _______ as me, so we have
lots of to talk (12) _______.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin’s .....................................................................................................................
2. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of £10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
Had his ......................................................................................................................
3. Mary was the only student absent from class.
Apart .........................................................................................................................
4. Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
Jane has only .............................................................................................................
5. My parents find fault with everything I do.
No matter ..................................................................................................................
6. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
Not only ...................................................................................................................
7. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 64
Little .........................................................................................................................
8. “ What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
John congratulated ...................................................................................................
9. Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On ...........................................................................................................................
10. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
It‘s high time .............................................................................................................
II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage..
(10 points)
1. Jack London/ famous/ American writer.
2. He/ bear/ January 13th/1876/ San Francisco/ California.
3. family/ poor/ he/ have/ leave/ school/ make money.
4. He/ work/ hard/ different jobs.
5. Later/ he/ return/ school/ he/ not/ stay/ long.
6. 1897/he/ go/ Alaska/ find/ gold.
7. There/ he/ find/ ideas/ books / stories.
8. He/ come/ home/ start/ write.
9. writings/ successful/ he/ become/ rich/ famous/ twenties.
10. poor health/ he/ die/1916/ age/ 40.
---------- The end ----------
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 5
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. C
UBND tØnh qu¶ng ng·i
Së gi¸o dôc - ®µo t¹o
®¸p ¸n ®Ò thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn
N¨m häc 2007 - 2008
M«n thi : TiÕng Anh
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giaođề )
Ngày thi: 10/ 7/ 2008
§Ò chÝnh thøc
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 65
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that
of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. A
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. have read – written
2. has been playing – would turn
3. to be included
4. to avoid - being recognized
5. Having written
6. will have been sold – get
III. Fill in the blank with a / an / the. Put an where none is required. (5 points)-
0.5/ each.
1. an
2. the
3. a
4. a
5.
6. the
7. the
8. the
9.
10.
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. comparison
2. youth
3. abundant
4. Unemployment
5. sizeable
6. pursuits
7. collection
8. prosperity
9. tendency
10. critical
V. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 0.5/ each.
1. off
2. by
3. on
4. for
5. to
6. for
7. for
8. up
9. with
10. to
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/
each.
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. C
II. These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order. Rearrange them
into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage. (8 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 66
1. C
2. H
3. E
4. B
5. D
6. G
7. A
8. F
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) -
1/ each.
1. ago
2. although
3. already
4. for
5. in
6. where
7. salary
8. having
9. a/per
10. very
11. situation
12. about
IV. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)- 1/ each.
1. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
2. Had his aunt not died and left him her legacy of £10.000, he wouldn’t have been
able to buy the house he wanted.
3. Apart from Mary every students was present in class.
4. Jane has only made a little progress at school.
5. No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it.
6. Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s also the nicest.
7. Little did the police suspect that the judge was the murder.
8. John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
9. On account of his mother’s being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of the fact that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of his mother’s presence , they said nothing about it.
10. It’s high time Lan repaired her house. / It’s high time for Lan’s house to be
repaired.
II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage. (10
points)
1. Jack London was a famous American writer. (1 point)
2. He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California.(0.5 point)
3. His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and he had to leave school to make
money.(0.5 point)
4. He worked hard in different jobs. (1 point)
5. Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long.(0.5 point)
6. In 1897, he went to Alaska (0.5 point) to find gold.(0.5 point)
7. There he found ideas (0.5 point) for his books and stories.(0,5 point)
8. He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write. (0.5 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 67
9. His writings were successful,(0.5 point) and he became (0.5 point)rich and famous
in his twenties
Or: His writings were so successful that he became rich and famous in his twenties
10. In poor health, he died in 1916 at the age of 40. (1 point)
Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : Tæng sè c©u ®óng/ 10.
---------- The end ---------
ĐỀ SỐ 6
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HẢI DƯƠNG
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI
NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Ngày thi 20 tháng 6 năm 2012
(Đề thi có: 04 trang)
Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết phương án chọn A, B, C, hoặc D.
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì.)
____________________________________________________________
A. PHONETICS:
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in each group.
(5 points)
1. A. original B. comprehensive C. complementary D. illustration
2. A. electrician B. Japanese C. possibility D. comfortable
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 68
3. A. category B. profitable C. eventually D.
ordinary
4. A. suspicious B. embroider C. logical D. religion
5. A. mausoleum B. government C. correspond D.
unpolluted
B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the option A, B, C or D which best completes or responds to each sentence.
(20 points)
6. He is a specialist ______ modern Vietnamese literature.
A. of B. at C. for D. in
7. David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has ______of her address.
A. no idea B. nothing C. no thought D. no mind
8. The population of the world is growing at an alarming ______.
A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost
9. After Freddie ______school, he joined the army.
A. finishing B. finishes C. had finished D. has finished
10. Don't go too fast! I can't ______ up with you.
A. go B. walk C. run D. keep
11. It was unfair of you ______ her for something she didn't do.
A. so as to criticize B. that criticizing C. to criticize D.
criticized
12. My father didn't like coffee and
______
did my mother.
A. none B. either C. so D. neither
13. He said that he ______ some flowers in the garden at that moment.
A. is watering B. would water C. was watering D. watered
14. For the last thirty years, space exploration______ great contributions to
weather forecasting.
A. has made B. makes C. is making D. has
been made
15. Miss Trang is wearing a
______dress.
A. beautiful blue new B. new beautiful blue C. blue beautiful new D.
beautiful new blue
16. "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - "
______
"
A. That's a good idea. B. Never mind. C. Yes, I am fishing. D.
That's my pleasure.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 69
17. He seldom takes part in any of the class activities, ______?
A. doesn’t he B. does he C. is he D. isn’t he
18. If you ______ to be a doctor, you have to study harder.
A. want B. will want C. wanted D. would want
19. The cupboard in ______ rare books are kept is near the window.
A. where B. which C. that D. whom
20. Huong went on working ______ the noise the children made.
A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. even though
21. I wish there ______ no more wars in the world.
A. are B. have been C. will be D. were
22. No sooner ______ arrived home than it rained heavily.
A. had he B. has he been C. he has D. he had
23. Give me a ring before nine tomorrow morning, ______ I’ll be too busy to talk to
you.
A. unless B. therefore C. if D. otherwise
24. The soldiers are made ______ ten miles a day.
A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
25. All of us are ______ that she has won the first prize in the competition.
A. amazingly B. amazed C. amazing D. amazement
II. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets in the sentences below. (10
points)
26. John lost his job because he often behaved (POLITE) towards his customers.
27. A great deal of (SCIENCE) research has been performed in this field.
28. Hoang Anh was (COURAGE) to apply for the job.
29. Mr. Long is a very (CONSIDER) person, so we love him very much.
30. He didn’t pass the final examination due to his (LAZY).
31. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been (URBAN) in the past few years.
32. Peter fell off the ladder, but his (INJURE) were not very serious.
33. The (RESIDE) in this city are very friendly.
34. Those clothes look smart, but they are very (COMFORT).
35. The movie we have just watched is (EXCEPTION) good.
III. Choose the underlined words or phrases in each sentence below that needs
correcting. (5 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 70
36. Ninety percent of the earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim knows as the
“Ring of Fire”.
A B C D
37. Walk in the country in the evening is very pleasantat this time of year.
A B C D
38. Ha Noi, along with Ha Long and Hue, areamong the most popular tourist
destinations in Viet Nam. A B C
D
39. It’s high timethe government spend more money on education.
A B C D
40. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the firework display while
others were singing a song.
A B C D
C. READING:
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each
space. (10 points)
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as
complicated _________ (41) it is serious. It is complicated because much _________
(42) is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust _________ (43)
automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. _________ (44) the
automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories _________ (45)
much of the material which pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to
a large number of people.
Thus, to _________ (46) or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would
have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to
do that, of course. But pollution can be _________ (47) reduced in several ways.
_________ (48) and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the _________ (49) of
pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass
and enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut _________
(50) on certain polluting activities.
41. A. since B. because C. as D. for
42. A. pollution B. pollutant C. polluter D. polluting
43. A. in B. from C. at D. for
44. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But
45. A. offer B. discharge C. emit D.
dissolve
46. A. increase B. pause C. cause D. end
47. A. increasingly B. gradually C. hopelessly D.
dangerously
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 71
48. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists
49. A. number B. figures C. amount D. numbers
50. A. down B. off C. up D. into
II. Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable
word. (10 points)
The Internet is made _________ (51) of millions of computers linked together
around the world in _________ (52) a way that information can be sent from any
computer to any other 24 hours a day. These ___________ (53) can be in homes,
schools, universities, government departments, or businesses. The Internet is often
described as a network of networks _________ (54) all the smaller networks of
organizations are linked together into one giant network _________ (55) the
Internet. All computers are pretty much equal once connected to the Internet, the
_________ (56) difference will be the speed of the connection _________ (57) is
dependent on your Internet Service Provider and your own modem.
_________ (58) are many things you can do and participate in once connected
to the Internet. They include using a range of services _________ (59) communicate
and share information and things quickly and inexpensively with millions of people,
_________ (60) young and old and from diverse cultures around the world.
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (10
points)
It is often said that books are always a good friend and reading is an active
mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think
more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading
books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long
periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-emails might contain small pieces of
information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read,
you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your
memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading
requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes
and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when
you were at elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by
reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books,
especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to
go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide
information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more
books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read
about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read,
people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information
you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by
letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 72
61. Books have great influence on ________.
A. muscles B. brain C. friendship D. TV
62. When you are reading a book, ________.
A. you have to read small pieces of information
B. you have to read during a very long time
C. you use your brain in concentration and focus
D. you lose your memory
63. A challenging book ________.
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult
vocabulary
64. Books ________.
A. are compulsory in every course B. contain less information than
class discussions
C. make a sick patient feel better D. are not needed in most of the
courses
65. According to the passage, reading books cannot help you ________.
A. widen your knowledge of other cultures and places.
B. enrich your vocabulary
C. be self-confident
D. become a good builder
D. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)
66. Someone serviced his car last week.
→ He
_____________________________________________________________________
_____.
67. We haven’t seen each other for 5 years.
→ The last time
__________________________________________________________________.
68. The exercise is so difficult that we can't do it.
→ The exercise isn’t
______________________________________________________________.
69. I think that no one in my class is more intelligent than Jack.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 73
→ I think Jack
___________________________________________________________________.
70. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.
→ Nga prefers
___________________________________________________________________.
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage.
(10 points)
71. Jack London / be / famous / American writer.
72. He/ bear / January / 13 / 1876 / San Francisco / California.
73. His family / poor / he / have / leave / school / make money.
74. He / work / hard / different jobs.
75. Later / he / return / school / he / not / stay / long.
76. 1897 / he / go / Alaska / find / gold / he / find / ideas / books and stories /
instead.
77. He / come / home / start / write.
78. Writings / be / successful / he / become / rich / famous / twenties.
79. Poor health / he / die / 1916 / be / 40.
III. Write a letter to an imaginary friend, Minh Thu, to tell her about your
neighborhood. (10 points)
Your letter should include the information about:
- Where you live(You are required to use the name: Minh Duc village or Minh Duc
town)
- What your house looks like
- What you can see from your house
- How far it is from your school
- How you get to school
- What kinds of facilities there are in your neighborhood
- What things in your neighborhood you like best. Why
Begin and end your letter as follows:
Dear Minh Thu,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Love,
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 74
Tuan Anh
-----THE END-----
Họ và tên thí sinh:………………………………………………… Số báo danh:………………..
Họ và tên, chữ ký giám thị 1:……………………………………………………………………….
Họ và tên, chữ ký giám thị 2:……………………………………………………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 6
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HẢI DƯƠNG
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI
NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên)
____________________________________________________________
A. PHONETICS:
5.0 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. B
B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. 20 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. B
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. D
24. B
25. B
II. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
26. impolitely
27. scientific
28.
encouraged
29.
considerate
30. laziness
31.
urbanized/
urbanised
32. injuries
33. residents
34.
uncomfortable
35.
exceptionally
III. 5.0 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 75
36. D
37. A
38. B
39. C
40. C
B. READING:
I. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
41. C
42. A
43. B
44. D
45. B
46. D
47. B
48. A
49. C
50. A
II. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
51.
up
52.
such
53.
computers
54.
because/since/as
55.
called
56.
only/unique
57.
which/that
58.
There
59.
to/ in order
to/
so as to
60.
both
III. 10 points: 2.0 points for each correct answer.
61. B
62. C
63. A
64. A
65. D
C. WRITING:
I. 10 points: 2.0 points for each correct sentence.
66. He had/ got his car serviced last week.
OR: He had someone service his car last week.
OR: He got someone to service his car last week.
67. The last time we saw each other was 5 years ago.
68. The exercise isn’t easy enough for us to do.
69. I think Jack is the most intelligent (student/pupil/boy/person) in my class.
70. Nga prefers staying at home and watching TV to going to the movies.
II. 10 points.
71. Jack London was a famous American writer. (0.5 point)
72. He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California. (0.5
point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 76
73. His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and/so he had to leave school (0.5 point)to
make money. (0.5 point)
OR: Because his family was very poor, (0.5 point) he had to leave school (0.5 point)to
make money. (0.5 point)
74. He worked hard in different jobs.(0.5 point)
75. Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long. (0.5 point)
OR: Later, he returned to school, (0.5 point) but he didn't stay there long. (0.5 point)
76. In 1897, he went to Alaska(0.5 point) to find gold, (0.5 point) (but) he found ideas
(0.5 point) (there) for his books and stories instead. (0.5 point)
77. He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write. (0.5 point)
78. His writings were successful, (0.5 point) and/so he became rich and famous in his
twenties. (0.5 point)
OR: Because his writings were successful, (0.5 point) he became rich and famous in his
twenties. (0.5 point)
OR: His writings were so successful (0.5 point) that he became rich and famous in his
twenties. (0.5 point)
79. In poor health/Because of his poor health(0.5 point), he died in 1916 (0.5 point)
when he was only forty years old. (0.5 point)
III. 10 points.
* Form: 1.0 point
- Correct form of a letter
* Task fulfillment: 4.0 points
- Complete the task with relevant information.
- Well-organized.
* Suggested marking:
- Where you live (0.5 point)
- What your house looks like (0.5 point)
- What you can see from your house (0.5 point)
- How far it is from your school (0.5 point)
- How you get to school (0.5 point)
- What kinds of facilities there are in your neighborhood (0.5 point)
- What things in your neighborhood you like best. Why (1.0 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 77
* Language: 5.0 points
+ Appropriate vocabulary (2.0 points)
+ Correct grammar (2.0 points)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1.0 point)
Chú ý: Tổng số điểm là 100, sau đó qui về thang điểm 10, và làm tròn đến số thập
phân thứ nhất.
ĐỀ SỐ 7
UBND TỈNH ĐÀ NẴNG
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT chuyên
Năm học 2008 - 2009
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh vào chuyên Anh)
Thêi gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2008
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points)
6. A. table
B. vegetable
C. innovation
D. stage
7. A. ghost
B. most
C. lost
D. post
8. A. aviation
B. language
C. attraction
D. applicant
9. A. lecturer
B. inventor
C. medium
D. president
10. A. age
B. college
C. change
D. altogether
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that
of the others. (5 points)
1. A. interesting
B. surprising
C. amusing
D. successful
2. A. understand
B. engineer
C. benefit
D. Vietnamese
3. A. applicant
B. uniform
C. yesterday
D. employment
4. A. paper
B. tonight
C. lecture
D. story
5. A. money
B. army
C. afraid
D. people
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
§Ò chÝnh thøc
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 78
1. Kathy was as pleased as ________ when she heard she had passed the exam .
A. punch
B. a poppy
C. a sunflower
D. pound notes
2. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ________ shaves .
A. narrow
B. near
C. close
D. tiny .
3. All the ________ of the dances went to charity .
A. results
B. proceeds
C. rewards
D. finances
4. Enough money has been raised to ________ the hospital’s survival .
A. ensure
B. enlarge
C. enable
D. empower
5. Many students do ________ jobs in hotesl over the summerto earn money .
A. low
B. poor
C. menial
D. inferior
6. They could find no _______ of the mising car despite an extensive search.
A. clue
B. remnant
C. indication
D. trace
7. When they retired they bought a tiny ________ in the country .
A. mansion
B. bungalow
C. shack
D. barn
8. It is too early in the ________ to expect many visitors to the town .
A. term
B. season
C. time
D. calendar
9. Is promoting public health ________ as state concern ?
A. necessary
B. necessary being
C. necessarily
D. of necessary
10. There are different kinds of music to ________ your taste.
A. miss
B. fit
C. tight
D. suit
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. He no sooner (reach) __________ the door than he (come) __________ back.
2. I (be) __________ very careful not to hint or remind her in any way of what she
(tell) __________ me.
3. While he(learn) __________ to drive he (have) __________ twenty five accidents.
4. The man at the corner table (glance) __________ my way to see if I (listen)
__________.
5. When I (look) __________ at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (try)
__________ to open it.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
1. The duty of the police is the ________ law and order. ( maintain )
2. Our tomatoes are ________ nicely; they’ll be ready to eat in about a week. (ripe)
3. Look at this picture of Bill and his father, you can see the ________ clearly, can’t
you? (like)
4. He said “Good morning” in a most ________ way. (friend)
5. “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ________”
(convince)
6. It’s a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to ________ it? (modern)
7. George and I have been friends since ________: he use to live next door. (child)
8. In winter it is important for farmers to provide food and ________ for their
animals. (warm)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 79
9. Pele ________ Ronaldo to take part in 2002 World Cup. (courage)
10. Playing for the national team for the first time was an ________ experience for
Huynh Duc. (forget)
IV. There are ten mistakes in the text . Identify each mistake, write it down and give
your correction. (10 points)
As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children to becared for by
wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendtwin founders of Rome, were
purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that why a she-
wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place.
This seeming preposterous idea did not become credible until the late
nineteenth century when a French doctor actually had founda naked ten-
year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not
speak intelligibly, or could lie relate to people. He only growled and stared
of them. Finally the doctor won the boy's confidence and began to work
withthem. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the
doctor was able to have the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and
utter a number of word, as well as write letters and form words.
1. ____
2. ____
3. ____
4. ____
5. ____
6. ____
7. ____
8. ____
9. ____
10. ____
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)
Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was
neither the first nor the last child prodigy, but he was certainly the greatest. He was
born into a moderately prosperous family where his unmatched musical genius made
itself known extremely early.
Mozart began leaning to play harpsichord at three and his earliest known work
was composed in 1761 when he was five, the age at which he also first appeared in
public.
From the age of six, when his father took him on the first foreign tour, Mozart
toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland,
Switzerland and Italy. It has been calculated that Mozart spent almost a third of his
short life - he died at the age of thirty five – travelling.
As Mozart matured, he continued to tour and give concerts. Mozart also wrote a
lot of operas. His first opera, Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was performed in Milan when he
was 14, and it was the first of many successes in the theatre.
1. How rich was Mozart’s family?
A. Very rich
B. As rich as a financial
C. Not very rich
D. Very poor
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 80
2. When did he take the first step into the world of music as a composer?
A. When he was three
B. When he was five
C. When he was fourteen
D. When he was thirty-five
3. What did he do on his first tour to some major European countries?
A. He made so much sightseeing
B. He toured the courts and musical
centres
C. He toured only
D. He did nothing
4. Why is it possible to name Mozart “A travelling composer”?
A. Because he spent almost a third of his
short life travelling.
B. Because he liked travelling a lot.
C. Because he never travelled.
D. Because he had good
imagination.
5. What expression in the passage means “an exceptionally clever child”?
A. A child normal
B. A child clever
C. A child prodigy
D. Child playing harpsichord.
II. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (15
points)
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch
is the book which will (1) ________ you in the fight for survival that (2) ________
many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ________ of
extinction .
As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will
have the (4) ________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to
(5) ________ animals (6) ________ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be
able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also
discover the terrible results of human (7) ________ for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears
cover their black noses (8) ________ their (9) ________ so they can hunt their prey in
the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ________ each orang-utan
which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (11) ________ has so (12) ________ Britain’s leading wildlife charity
that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a (13) ________awarded to books which
are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation. You will
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 81
find Animal Watch at a special low ( 14) ________ price at all good bookshops, but
hurry while (15) ________ last.
1. A. combine
B. involve
C. bring
D. lead
2. A. meets
B. opposes
C. forces
D. faces
3. A. edge
B. start
C. limit
D. end
4. A. satisfaction
B. enjoyment
C. virtue
D. value
5. A. enable
B. help
C. allow
D. assist
6. A. preserve
B. conserve
C. revive
D. survive
7. A. greed
B. interest
C. care
D. concern
8. A. with
B. by
C. for
D. from
9. A. feet
B. claws
C. paws
D. toes
10. A. for
B. at
C. from
D. to
11. A. publicy
B. periodical
C. publication
D. reference
12. A. imposed
B. impressed
C. persuaded
D. admired
13. A. symbol
B. title
C. trademark
D. nickname
14. A. beginning
B. preparatory
C. original
D. introductory
15. A. stores
B. stocks
C. goods
D. funds
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (10 points)
Maybe you recycle cans, glass, and paper. Do you know that nature recycles, too?
One of the things nature (1)_______ is water. Water goes from oceans, lakes, and
rivers into the air. Water falls from the air as (2)_______ or snow. Rain and snow
eventually find their way back to the oceans. Nature’s recycling program for water is
(3) _______ the water cycle.
The water cycle has four stages: storage, evaporation, precipitation, and runoff.
Water on Earth gets stored (4) _______ oceans, lakes, rivers, ice, and even
underground. Water goes from storage into the atmosphere by a process called
evaporation. When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid (5)_______ a gas,
called water vapor. Water vapor goes up into (6) _______ atmosphere. Water
returns to the Earth as precipitation in rain or snow by changing into drops of water
(7)_______ the air gets cold enough. Clouds are collections (8)_______ water
droplets. Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 82
Water that falls on land always flows from (9)_______ places to lower ones. This
flow is called runoff. Water from land flows into streams. Streams join together to
make (10) _______and eventually the water flows into storage in the oceans. Then
the water cycle starts all over again.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book.
Were I .......................................................................................................................
2. He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say.
If he didn't ................................................................................................................
3. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of
their second child.
Only when .................................................................................................................
4. You are under no obligation to accept their offer.
You can please .........................................................................................................
5. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor ........................................................................................................
6. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
The average ...............................................................................................................
7. I don't really like her , even though I admire her achievements.
Much .........................................................................................................................
8. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.
There were far ............................................................................................................
9. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble.
You ............................................................................................................................
10. This is the best essay I have ever written.
Never .........................................................................................................................
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter. (10
points)
Dear Jane,
1. Not see you / long time.
2. We / really pleased / move to / country /, I / get / fed up / live / London.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 83
3. In/ city/ much traffic / noise / no time / relax.
4. In / country / life / slower / more peaceful.
5. Now / example / able / a walk / with / dog / across fields / before breakfast !
6. Children / enjoy fresh air / make new friends.
7. people/ helpful / kind / friendly .
8. But we miss / friends / London ,especially you.
9. Come / see us soon.
10. We all / look forward / see you again.
Love,
Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa.
---------- The end ----------
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ...................................................................................
Số báo danh:..................
Page 84
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 84
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 7
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each.
7. had no sooner reached - came.
8. was - had told.
9. was learning - had.
10. glanced - was listening.
11. looked - had tried.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. mainternance
2. repering
3. likeness
4. friendly
5. unconving
6. modernise
7. childhood
8. warmth
9. encouraged
10. unforgottable
IV. There are ten mistakes in the text . Identify each mistake, write it down and give
your correction. (10 points)
1. to be
2. legend
3. why
being
legendary
when
6. Or
7. of
8. Them
nor
at
him
UBND TỈNH ĐÀ NẴNG
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2008 - 2009
Môn thi : Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2008
§Ò chÝnh thøc
Page 85
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 85
4. seeming
5. had found
seemingly
found
9. Have
10. word
get
words
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points)- 1/ each.
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. B
II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/
each.
1. recycles
2. rain
3. called
4. in
5. into
6. the
7. when/ as
8. of
9. high
10. rivers
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. Were I to meet the author one day I would ask him to sign my copy of this book.
2. If he didn't have his nose in a book, he might ( sometimes) pay attention to what I
say
3. Only when Alice and Charles had ( had) their second child, did they decide to move
to a bigger house.
4. You can please yourself (yourselves) about whether you accept their offer or not.
5. Martin's poor health doesn't stop ( prevent ) him from enjoying life.
6. The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic.
7. Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her.
8. There were far fewer people there than I had expected.
9. You didn't need to have gone to all that trouble.
10. Never have I written such a good essay ( a better essay than this ).
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a … (10 points) - 1/ each.
Dear Jane,
1. We haven’t seen you for (such) a long time.
Page 86
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 86
2. We are really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed
up with living in London.
3. In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax.
4. Here in the country, life is slower and (much) more peaceful.
5. Now, for example, we are able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before
braekfast.
6. The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends.
7. The people here are helpful, kind and (ever so) friendly.
8. But we miss all our friends in London, especially you.
9. (Do) come and see us soon.
10. We are all looking forward to seeing you again.
Love,
Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa.
Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : Tæng sè c©u ®óng/ 10.
---------- The end ----------
ĐỀ SỐ 8
UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2009-2010
MÔN THI: Tiếng Anh (Dành cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên
Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao
đề);
Ngày thi: 09/07/2009
A. PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
ĐỀ CHÍNH
THỨC
Page 87
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 87
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced
differentlyfrom the others in each group. (5 points)
1. A. climate B. comic C. hike D. website
2. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked
3. A. cover B. category C. ancient D. decorate
4. A. erupt B. humor C. UFO D. communicate
5. A. Buddhish B. bomb C. viable D. bulb
II. Choose the word ( A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points)
1. A. comprise B. depend C.design D. novel
2. A. tropical B. collection C. tendency D. charity
3. A. friendliness B. occasion C. pagoda D. deposit
4. A. importing B. specific C . impolite D. important
5. A. federation B. unpolluted C. disappearing D. profitable
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.(10 points)
1. All the sentences below use “the”, which is the correct one?
A. Can you pass the sugar please? B. The crime is a problem in many big cities.
C. The apples are good for you. D. I love the skiing.
2. Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city_______ 2002.
A. for B. since C. in D. about
3. He prefers soccer______ tennis.
A. from B. than C. to D. or
4. If they worked more carefully, they _____ so many mistakes.
A. won’t make B. don’t make C. wouldn’t make D. didn’t make
Page 88
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 88
5. He _______to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home.
A. goes B. was going C. went D. has gone
6. There’s a strange man behind us. I think ______.
A. we are followed B. we are being followed
C. we are being following D. we are following
7. Which of the following is the strongest advice?
A. You should get a hair-cut. B. If I were you,I’d get a hair-cut.
C. You ought to get a hair-cut. D. You really must get a hair-cut.
8. ________ you mind if I use your dictionary?
A. Will B. Do C. Can D. Did
9. Mr. Vo Van Kiet, _______ was our former Prime Minister, was born in Vinh Long.
A. that B. whose C. Who D. whom
10. All that rubbish will have to be ________ at once.
A. get rid of B. got rid ofC. got rid D. getting rid of
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(10 points)
1. My friend was (make)_____ (pay)_______ back the book.
2. Hardly he (take) ________ up the book when the phone (ring) ________.
3. Can you imagine what I (come) _______ across when I (roll) ________ up the carpet
yesterday?
4. If she wins the prize, it(be) __________because she(write)______very well.
5. He resented (ask) ______ (wait) _______. He had expected the minister to see him
at once.
Page 89
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 89
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.(10
points)
1. A lot of toys encourage children’s_________. (imagine)
2. The factory has provided cheaper__________ lately. (produce)
3. Burning coal is an _______ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
4. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because
of_____.( pollute)
5. She has one of the biggest art________ in Britain. ( collect)
6. __________ has caused many so-called man-made disasters. (forest)
7. __________ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something
they sell. (cry)
8. Gas and oil________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
9. The police are interested in the sudden________ of the valuable painting. (appear)
10. He claimed that his___________ had caused him to become a criminal. (bring up)
IV. Each of the following sentences has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one
underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.(5 points)
1. Preserving natural resources meanreserving them for our future.
A B C D
2. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people stillpreferto travel by plane.
A B C D
3. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should
be for
A B
students to practicespeaking words.
C D
Page 90
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 90
4. Theinjured man was taken to the hospital.
A B C D
5. In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that
hework as fastly as possible.
A B C D
C. READING (30 POINTS)
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible
answers (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.(15 points)
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He
lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after,
and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow
from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development
of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some
training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first
publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government
printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a
successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous
Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American
colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the
end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with
electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also
interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number
of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a
philosophical society, and–because he was a pragmatic man–a fire prevention service.
In 1753 he became Postmaster–General of the colonies. Through this experience he
began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation.
Page 91
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 91
Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the
conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American
states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged
the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American
constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is
still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life ofBenjamin Franklin.
C. The works ofBenjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a painter. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. the American colonies rebel D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. how to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).(15 points)
SAVING THE TIGER.
Page 92
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 92
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to (0) befacing extinction, the World Wide Fund for
nature and __(1)____ Indian Government agreed to set ___(2)__ “Operation Tiger” – a
campaign __(3)___ save this threatened creature. They started by creating nine special
parks ___ (4)___ that tigers could live in safety. The first was at Ramthambhore , a
region ___(5)__ was quickly turning into a desert __(6)__ too much of the grass was
being eaten by the local people’s cattle. At the time there ____(7)__ just fourteen
tigers left there. The government had to clear twelve small villages, which means
moving nearly 1,000 people and 10,000 cattle so the land __ (8)__ be handed back to
nature.
Today, Ramthambhore is a very different place, with grass tall ___(9)___ for tigers to
hide in, and There are now at _(10)___ forty of them __(11)__ the park, wandering
freely about. Other animals have also benefited. For example, there are many
___(12)____ deer and monkeys than before. The people __(13)__ were moved are now
living in better conditions. They live in new villages away __(14)___ the tiger park, with
schools, temples and fresh water supplies. There are now sixteen such tiger parks in
India and the animals’ future looks ___ (15)____ little safer.
D. WRITING (25 POINTS)
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence
printed before it, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.(20 points)
1. You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time____________________________________________________________
2.That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s ____________________________________________________________
3.What a pity they close the shops at lunch- time.
I wished ____________________________________________________________
4. We like ice- cream but we don’t have it every day.
Although ___________________________________________________________
5.When did you start working in that factory?
How long ___________________________________________________________
Page 93
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 93
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand ___________________________________________________________
7. “ Where’ s the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked ____________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If _________________________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that _______________________________________________________
II. Make full sentences based on given cues. (5 points)
1. If you/ not go/ the party/ I / go/ either.
2. Unless/ I/ have/ quiet room/ I/ not/ able/ do/ work.
3. nurse/ kind enough/ help him/ walk.
4. He/ rather spend/ holidays/ a farm/ seaside.
5. I/ return/ visit/ Japan. It/ wonderful trip.
THE END
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………………….. Số báo danh: ……………..
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 8
ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN 10 (2009-2010)
A. PHONETICS(10pts)
I. Choose the word in each that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the others in each group.(5pts)( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
Page 94
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 94
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the
others.(5pts)
( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR(35pts)
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.(10pt)s( mỗi câu viết đúng được
1đ)
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(10pts)
(( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
1. made - to pay 3. came – was rolling
2. had he taken – rang 4. will be – writes 5. being asked –
to wait
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.(10pts)
( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ, nếu viết đượcc từ nhưng thiếu “s” thì từ đó vẫn không
được tính điểm)
1. imagination
2. products
3.
uneconomical
uneconomic
4. pollution
5. collections
6. Deforestation
7. Criers
8. consumption
9.
disappearance
re -
appearance
10. upbringing
IV. Each of the following sentences has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one
underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.(5pt)(mỗi câu viết
đúng được 1đ)
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. B
Page 95
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 95
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. C
C. READING (30PTS)
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible
answers (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.(15pts)( mỗi câu viết
đúng được 3đ)
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. D
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0) (15pts) (( mỗi câu viết
đúng được 1đ)
1. the
2. up
3. to
4.so
5.
that/which
6. since/as/
because/for
7. were
8. might/could
9. enough
10. least
11. in
12. more
13. who/ that
14. from
15. a
C. WRITING (25pts)
I.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence
printed before it, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.(20pts( mỗi câu viết đúng
được 2đ)
1. (It’s time) you reviewed your lessons for the exam.
2. (That’s) the man who used to work with me when I lived in New York.
3. (I wish) they would open the shops at lunch time/ Or. (I wished) they
wouldn’t close the shops at lunch time.
4. (Although) we like ice- cream, we don’t have it everyday.
5. (How long) have you been working in that factory?
6. ( The sand) of the beach was being slowly covered by oil.
7. ( Mrs. Smith asked) (me) where the station car-park was.
8. (He regretted) not saying/ having said goodbye to her at the airport.
9. (If I) were you, I wouldn’t by that car.
10. (I suggest that) you (should) ask her yourself.
II. Make full sentences based on given cues. (5 points) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
Page 96
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 96
1. If you don’t go to the party, I won’t go either.
2. Unless I have a quiet room, I will not/ won’t be able to do my homework/ any
work.
3. The nurse is /was kind enough to help him (to) walk.
4. He would rather spend his holidays on a farm than at the seaside.
5. I have (just) returned from a visit to Japan. It was a wonderful trip.
Tổng sốđiểm 100.
Sau khi chấm giám khảo quy về thang điểm 10.
Cách làm tròn điểm; ( ví dụ) 7,1
7,0
7,2; 7,3
7,25
7,4; 7,6
7,5
7,7; 7,8
7,75
7,9
8,0
ĐỀ SỐ 9
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm có 6 trang - Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi này)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------
Tổng điểm:
Giám khảo 1:
Giám khảo 2:
Mã phách:
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing
Page 97
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 97
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?
A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that.
A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D.
hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again.
A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
Page 98
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 98
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I
................................... (see) him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I
................................. (look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I
.......................... (find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he .................................(have) a day off tomorrow, he
....................
(go) to the beach.
. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)
Ex: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. …..made……...…
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%.
……………………
2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions!
……………………
3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me.
……………………
4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow?
……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary.
……………………
6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you?
……………………
Page 99
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 99
7. Our school is nearby to the town centre.
……………………
8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city.
……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed?
……………………
10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club.
.…………………..
.
II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10
points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to
find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… ,
they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ………………………..……for the job. If a
company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3)
………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you
well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) …………………………. You will
probably have to do some (5) ………………………… , which help you to do the job more
successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you
will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings
more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made
(8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay
Page 100
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 100
some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after
yourself and your family when you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck!
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or
D (10 points)
GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The
theatre has been popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to
see an interesting ........(1)........ for the plays formed part of religious festivals.
........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar
at the foot of a hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were no........(4)........ as there
are in modern theatres, so the ........(5)........ stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside.
Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one
........(6)........ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of
the acting area where it formed a background for the actors ........(7)........ the parts of
the different characters. Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was built so that the
actors could be seen more clearly. This was the first appearance of anything
........(9)........ our modern stage. As well as these permanent theatres, there were
simple wooden stages .........(10)........ around by actors wandering from one place to
another. There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery
and as a dressing room.
1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage
2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All
3. A. In B. For C. At D. On
4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools
5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences
6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind
7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being
8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
Page 101
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 101
9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar
10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
only ONE word in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always
(1).................................on music and played in a pop group (2)
........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son
(4)............................... name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group
(5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs (6) ..................................
written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them .
They (7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of
people have their hair cut in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard
(8)..................................... “The Beatles” and John was (9).............................. richer
than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records
(10)................................. his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when
(11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end. He had met Yoko Ono
(12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair
long , as can (13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made
with Yoko. He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most
talented of all “The Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was
murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world
Page 102
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 102
(15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in
his memory. He was only forty when he died.
III. WRITING: ( 30 points)
Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake and
write the correct sentence. (10 points)
EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting.
→ I am reading a book which is very interesting.
1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.
…………………………………………………..................................…...............…...…..
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time.
…………………………………………………….......................................................……
3. It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world.
……………………………………………………..........................................................…
4. I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon.
………………………………………………………............................….....................….
5. The room where I am staying in is very noisy.
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
6. This is Peter, who his sister works at your school.
………………………………………………………...................................................……
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday?
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
Page 103
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 103
8. Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer?
…………………………………………………………..................................................…
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow.
…………………………………………………………………………...............................
10. I’ve really got to cut up smoking.
…………………………………………………………..................................…..........….
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to
the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. ( 10 points)
1. Could you possibly help me with this box? mind
Would ……………………………………………………………………………...................
2. “Who ate the cake?” she asked. had
She wanted...………………………………………………………………....…....................
3. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like
What ……………………………………………………………………….……....................
4. I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn. not
I do……………………………………………………………………………........................
5. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected. than
The exam…………………………………………………………………………..................
6. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. touch
Don’t forget to…………………………………………………………………………........
Page 104
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 104
7. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. turn
Make sure that…………………………………………………………………………........
8. Your English will improve if you keep practising. get
Your English…………………………………………………………………………...........
9. Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school. me
Normally…………………………………………………………………………...............…
10. She is keen on meeting people from other countries. who
She wants………………………………………………………………………….............….
Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of
a child in a large family. (10 points)
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
Page 105
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 105
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
Page 106
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 106
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
……. The end ………
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 9
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points)
Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer
Q
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Key
B
A
D
D
A
B
A
C
C
D
C
A
C
D
B
Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. was talking – saw
2. is being considered
3. has been used
4. have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found
5. had – would go
Page 107
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 107
Part 3: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. failed 2.won 3. nobody/ no one 4. lend 5. earns/gets
6. take 7. near/close 8. countryside/ country 9.sleepy 10.
prevent/stop
II. READING COMPREHENSION (35 points)
Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. interview 2. applicants 3. reference 4. contract 5. training
6. career 7. promotion 8. redundant 9. pension 10.
retired
Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
Q
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Key
B
D
C
C
D
D
A
B
B
A
Part 3: 15 points: one point for each correct answer
1. keen / hooked 2. at 3. got 4. whose 5. called
6. were 7. would 8. of/about 9. much /far 10. on
11. his 12. whom 13. be 14. the 15. was
III. WRITING (30 points)
Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. My mother, who is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English for a very long time.
Page 108
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 108
3. It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world.
4. I think we should do some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon.
5. The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in
6. This is Peter, whose sister works at your school.
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday?
8. Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer?
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow.
10. I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking.
Part 2:10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. Would you mind helping me with this box?
2. She wanted to know who had eaten the cake.
3. What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday?
4. I do not ski very well, but I’d like to learn.
5. The exam was easier than I expected.
6. Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London.
7. Make sure that you turn up in (good) time.
8. Your English will get better if you keep practising.
9. Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school.
10. She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries.
Part 3: 10 points
Page 109
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 109
Total: 100 points
ĐỀ SỐ 10
UBND TỈNH VŨNG TÀU
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO
KY THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2009 - 2010
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên
Anh)
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2009
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points)
11. A. author
B. other
C. there
D. they
12. A. forest
B. control
C. product
D. ecology
13. A. industry
B. translate
C. construction
D. satisfy
14. A. baggage
B. courage
C. damage
D. invasion
15. A. advantage
B. addition
C. advertise
D. adventure
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points)
A. deposit
B. festival
C. institute
D. resident
A. surprising
B. astonishing
C. amazing
D. interesting
A. interview
B. industry
C. essential
D. difficult
A. extreme
B. generous
C. lonely
D. clothing
A. friendly
B. extra
C. along
D. orphanage
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. One problem for teacher is that each student has his/ her own ________ needs.
Đề chính thức
Page 110
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 110
A. separate
B. divided
C. individual
D. distinctive
2. I was ________ in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone.
A. submerged
B. distracted
C. gripped
D. engrossed
3. If we hurry, we might get there ________ to catch the early train.
A. right
B. in time
C. on time
D. before time
4. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ________ and two photos.
A. certificate
B. licence
C. paper
D. card
5. She tries to set ________ an hour a week for practice.
A. about
B. down
C. aside
D. in
6. ________ stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home.
A. At all costs
B. By all means
C. In all
D. On the whole
7. Robert and his wife ________ to my house for tea yesterday evening.
A. came round
B. came about
C. came down
D. came away
8. Each of the guests ________ a bunch of flowers.
A. are given
B. is given
C. were given
D. give
9. To everyone’s surprise, Mr Brown ________ at the Trade Union meeting.
A. turned in
B. turned over
C. turned up
D. turned round
10. Everyone burst out laughing. There was a lot of ________.
A. laughs
B. laughter
C. laughings
D. laugh
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. I (meet) ________ John before I (be) ________ a fortnight in Paris.
2. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (go) ________ out and
they (sit) ________ in the dark.
3. What tune (play) ________ when we (come) ________ in?
4. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (wear) ________ her seat
belt, she (not hurt) ________ so badly.
5. Coming into the room he (see) ________ Mary where he (leave) ________ her.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
1. We go to the restaurant for ________ whenever we ‘re tired of eating meat.
(vegestable)
2. Don’t worry. I ‘ll be waiting for you at the ________ to the pagoda . (enter)
3. The old theater of our city is being enlarged and ________. (modern)
4. Advertisements acount for three fourths of the ________ of the newspaper. (come)
5. What is the ________ of the adjective “solid”. ( oppose)
Page 111
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 111
6. ________ should complain if they are not satisfied with the service they recieve.
(Consume)
7. If your work is ________ you won’t get a raise. (satisfy)
8. ________ are alarmed by the rate at which tropical rainforest are being
destroyed.(Conserve)
9. The athletes take part in the Olympic Games in the true spirit of ________. (sport)
10. You can never be sure what he is going to do. He is so ________. (predict)
IV. Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points).
a. As they built bigger and bigger ships, they were able to sail further and further
away.
b. They don’t really mean that the world is getting smaller, of course.
c. They found that as they sailed further away from their home countries, the world
became bigger.
d. Then men began to use ships to explore the world.
e. Today there are no undiscovered countries left to put on the map, but there are
many new worlds to discover out in space.
f. But 2,300 years ago the Egyptians and the Greek thought that the world was very
small and flat that around it was the ocean.
g. We often hear people saying that the world is getting smaller.
h. So they had to make new maps to show the countries that they found.
i. And they discovered new countries that they didn’t know about.
j. What they mean is that with modern means of transport, we can now reach every
part of the world very quickly.
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)
People have been playing with marbles for thousands of years. The first marbles
were probably either river stones that happened to be naturally round enough to roll
or, more likely, rounded globs of clay that were baked hardness. Such very old clay
marbles have been found in both Greek and Roman ruins, and quartz spheres have
been dated at around 6000 B.C. Harder and more durable marbles tend to inspire
different kinds of games than soft clay marbles, which crack very easily. So with the
advent of hand rounded and polished marbles made of agate or some other rugged,
igneous rock, the ‘golden age’ of marbles and marble play flowered. Stone marbles
began to appear in the early 1800s in what is now the southern part of Germany.
Shortly after, handmade glass marbles appeared in the same part of Europe. For the
next 120 years, marbles and marble playing-there were literally hundred of games -
flourished in both Europe and America. Marble players developed their own vocabulary
Page 112
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 112
for different sizes and materials of marbles, as well as for the many kinds of games to
be played and the way marbles were used in the games. For example, if you were going
to play a game of Ring-Taw, one of the most popular and enduring marbles games, you
would lag for the first shot, and then knuckle down from the baulk, trying your best to
get a mib or two with your opponent’s immie.
1. The author makes the point in the passage that playing with marbles __________.
A. has been going on since ancient times
B. is a relatively recent phenomenon
C. is losing popularity
D. is a very expensive pastime
2. According to the passage, which of the following was the least used substance for
making marbles?
A. agate
B. glass
C. rock
D. clay
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the use of marbles became very popular in
Europe and America __________.
A. in the 18
th
century
B. in the 1970s
C. in 6000 B.C
D. after glass marbles were developed
4. We can infer from the passage that marble playing __________.
A. is a game only for children
B. has many variations in games
C. is played according to one set of
rules
D. uses only one kind of marble
5. We can conclude from lines 11-12 of the passage that the terminology of marble
playing is __________.
A. specialized
B. used only by children
C. easy to understand
D. derived from an ancient language
II. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (15
points)
Look on the bright side
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, some one who always (1) _______ to
be successful? Having some one around who always (2) _______ the worst isn’t really a
lot of (3) _______ we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and
says,b “It looks (4) _______ rain.” But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s
important to do something (5) _______ it. You can change your view of life, (6)
Page 113
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 113
_______ to psychologists, it only takes a little effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding
as a (7) _______ . Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but
it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) _______ . Optimists
are more (9) _______ to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) _______ to the world.
Some people are brought up to (11) _______ too much on others and grow up forever
blaming other people when anything (12) _______ wrong. Most optimists, on the (13)
_______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) _______ failure as the end of the
world-they just (15) _______ with their lives.
1. A. counted
B. expected
C. felt
D. waited
2. A. worries
B. cares
C. fears
D. doubts
3. A. musement
B. play
C. enjoyment
D. fun
4. A. so
B. to
C. for
D. like
5. A. with
B. against
C. about
D. over
6. A. judging
B. according
C. concerning
D. following
7. A. result
B. reason
C. purpose
D. product
8. A. supply
B. suggest
C. offer
D. propose
9. A. possible
B. likely
C. hopeful
D. welcome
10. A. opinion
B. attitude
C. view
D. position
11. A. trust
B. believe
C. depend
D. hope
12. A. goes
B. falls
C. comes
D. turns
13. A. opposite
B. next
C. other
D. far
14. A. regard
B. respect
C. suppose
D. think
15. A. get up
B. get on
C. get out
D. get over
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (10 points)
Travelling to all corners of the world is (1) _______ easier and easier. We live (2)
_______ a global village, but how well do we know and understand each other ? Here is
(3) _______ simple test. Imagine you have arranged a meeting at 4 p.m . What time
should you expect your foreign business colleagues to arrive? If they are German, they
‘ll be exactly (4) _______ time. If they are American, they ‘ll probably be 15 minutes
early. If they are Bristish, they be 15 minutes (5) _______, and you should allow up to
an hour for the Indians. Therefore, these are some small advice in (6) _______ not to
behave badly abroad. In France you shouldn’t sit down in a cafard untill you are shaken
hands with everyone you know.In Afghanistan you ‘d better spend at last 5 minutes (7)
_______ hello. In Pakistan you mustn’t wink. It is offensive. In the Middle East you
must never use the left hand for greeting, eating, drinking or smoking. Also, you should
care not to admire (8) _______ in your host’s home. They will feel that they have to
Page 114
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 114
give it to you.In Russia you must your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are
unfriendly. In Thailand you should clasp your hands (9) _______ and lower your head
and your eyes when you greet someone. In America you should eat your hamburger
with both hands and as quickly as (10) _______. You shouldn’t try to have a
conversation until it is eaten.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. My brother studies now harder than he used to.
My brother
.............................................................................................................................
2. Please don’t ask me that question.
I’d rather
................................................................................................................................
3. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven’t
.................................................................................................................................
4. John only understood very little what the teacher said.
John could hardly
..................................................................................................................
5. Tom will be twenty next week.
It’s Tom’s
..............................................................................................................................
6. She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly.
She is fond of her nephew in
.................................................................................................
7. He prefers reading books to watching TV.
He would
...............................................................................................................................
8. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the bus.
If
............................................................................................................................................
Page 115
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 115
9. The train takes longer than the plane.
The plane
...............................................................................................................................
10. I don’t suppose you have change for 2 pounds, do you?
Do you happen
.......................................................................................................................
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter. (10
points)
Dear Sir / Madam,
1. I / like / express / concern / increasing number / karaoke bars / city.
2. There be / lot / reason / I object / places.
3. Firstly, / owners / take / much money / those / come / sing.
4. Secondly, / they cause / much noise / neighborhood.
5. Thirdly, / there / number / pupils / play truant / just / go / those places / sing.
6. Last / least / these bars / do harm / appearance / city / because / their / ugly
flashing lights.
7. I want / say / I / not / old fashioned person.
8. I hope / authority / take / matter / careful consideration.
9. I / not mean / ban them / but / there should / effective way / control / this kind /
entertainment places.
10. I / look / see / city council / do / this master.
Yours truly, Thomas Cruise.
---------- The end ----------
(Đề thi này có 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................. Số báo danh:
………
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 10
UBND TỈNH VŨNG TÀU
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO
ĐÁP ÁN TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2009 - 2010
Page 116
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 116
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên
Anh)
Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2009
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. C
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each.
12. met – had been.
13. had gone – were sitting.
14. was being played – came.
15. had been wearing – wouldn’t have been
hurt.
16. saw – had left.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. vegetarians
17. consumers
2. entrance
7. untisfactory
3. modernized
8. Conservationists
4. incomes
9. sportsmanship
5. opposite
10.unpredictable
IV. Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points).
g b j f d c i a h e .
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each.
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points)- 1/ each.
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B
Đề chính thức
Page 117
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 117
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. B
II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/
each.
1. getting
2. in
3. a
4. on
5. late
6. order
7. saying
8. anything
9. togethet
10. possible
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. My brother didn't use to study as/ so hard as he does now/ used to study more lazily
than he does now.
2. I’d rather you didn’t ask me that question.
3. I haven’t seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said.
5. It's Tom's twentieth birthday next week.
6. She is fond of her nephew in spite of his terrible behaviour.
7. He would rather read books than watch TV.
8. If he had hurried he would/could have caught / wouldn’t have missed the bus
9. The plane does not take as long as/takes a shorter time than/ is quicker/faster than
the train.
10. Do you happen to have change for 2 pounds?
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) -
1/ each.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
1. I would like to express (my) concern about the increasing number of karaoke bars in
the/ our city.
2. There are a lot of reasons that/ why I object to these/ those places.
3. Firstly, the owners take too much money from those people who come to sing.
4. Secondly, they cause/ are causing too much noise in/ to the neighborhood.
5. Thirdly, there are a number of pupils who/ that play truant just to go to those places
to sing.
6. Last but not least, these bars do harm to the appearance of the city because of their
ugly flashing light.
7. I (also) want to say (that) I am not an old fashioned person.
8. I hope (that) the authority will take this matter into careful consideration.
Page 118
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 118
9. I do not mean to ban them, but there should be an/ some effective way to control
this kind of entertainment places.
10. I look/ am looking forward to seeing the city council doing something about this
matter.
Yours truly, Thomas Cruise.
Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10.
THE END
ĐỀ SỐ 11
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 – THPT CHUYÊN LAM
SƠN
THANH HOÁ Năm học 2004-2005
Đề chính thức Môn:TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề.)
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. It …… (be) my birthday tomorrow.
2. I …… (not play) football since I …… (break) my leg.
3. I …… (telephone) Bill as soon as I …… (get) home this evening.
4. It was eleven o’clock and we ….. (just go) to bed when the telephone ..…(ring).
5. I….(think) your father’s health…..(improve) so much since I….(see) him last.
Question 2: Fill each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital letters
1. ACT
a. We must take …………. before things get worse.
b. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ………… for years.
c. She said she wanted to be a television ………………. .
2. BASE
a. My grandfather only had a very …………….. education.
b. The organization is run on a voluntary ………………..
3. CONTINUE
a. His latest book is a ………….. of his previous one.
Page 119
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 119
b. The train service was …………. because it wasn’t used by many people.
c. Peter couldn’t get much work done as he was ………… being interrupted by people
telephoning him.
4. COMPARE
a. I’m just a beginner in …….. with her.
b. What happened two years ago is not really ……. in the situation now.
Question 3:Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. There has been a university in Oxford ..…… more than eight hundred years.
2. They have been married ………2001.
3. From 1992 …… last year we had a flat in the center of town.
4. Can you wait for a few minutes ….….. I’m ready ?
5. I haven’t spoken to Bill ….….. we were at school.
Question 4: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE
word in each space.
A good memory is a great (1) …… in learning a language. Everybody learns his
own language by …….2……. what he hears when he is a small child, and some children
like boys and girls who live ……3…… with their ……4……. seem to learn …….5…….
languages almost as easily as ……..6…… . In school, it’s not so …….7…… to learn a
second language because the pupils have so little ……8…… for it, and they are busy
……9….. other ……10…… as well.
The best ……11…… for most of us to remember things is to join them in our mind
with something ……12…… we know already, or which we easily remember because we
have a picture of it in our ……13…… . That is why it is ……14…….. to learn words in
sentences, not by ……15…… , or to see, or to do, or to feel what a word means when we
first use it…
Question 5:
a- Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1- Each birthday is an occasion for various members of the family and friends …..
(together / to gather / to show )
2- The essay …( reminds/ remembers / makes ) him of his family members and friends.
3- … (Rush-hours / Traffic-lights / Traffic-jams) usually happen in the busiest areas of
the city.
4- We heard the birds … (sang / singing / to sing ) a beautiful song.
5- He tries to avoid … (took / take / taking ) his lesson.
b- Correct the mistake in the following sentences.
1. Here she comes the new employee.
2. She isn’t thought she is a nine year old girl.
3. Can you remember when did he left ?
Page 120
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 120
4. We bought a new furniture for the living-room.
5. We saw several kinds birds at the wildlife preserve.
Question 6: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Nobody has heard of John since he went to live in America.
John ………………………………………………………..
2. It was dark when we arrived because the journey took a very long time.
……… so ……… that ………..
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ……………………………………………….
4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
9. A week ago today we were in China.
This …………………………………..
10. Mary hasn’t finished her work yet.
Mary is ……………………………….
Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………….. Số báo danh: ................
Chữ ký của giám thị: 1........................................
2..........................................
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 11
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN - HDC ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
– THPT LAM SƠN
THANH HOÁ Năm học 2004-2005
Môn: TIẾNG ANH( Đề chính thức )
Page 121
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 121
A- ĐÁP ÁN
Question 1:( 10 points )
1. is
2. have not played / broke
3. will telephone / get
4. had just gone / rang
5. think / has improved / saw
Question 2: ( 10 points )
1. a- action b. inactive c. actress
2. a. basic b. basis
3. a. continuation b. discontinued c. continually
4. a. comparison b. comparable
Question 3: ( 5 points )
1. for
2. since
3. until
4. until
5. since
Question 4: ( 15 points )
1. help 6. one 11. way
2. remembering 7. easy 12. which
3. abroad 8. time 13. mind
4. parents 9. with 14. better
5. two 10. subjects 15. themselves
Question 5: ( 10 points )
a. 1- to gather
2- reminds
3- traffic-jams
4- singing
5- taking
b. 1- Here she comes … Here comes… (without she)
2- She isn’t thought she is … She isn’t thought to be …
3- … when did he left ? … when he left ? (without did )
4- We bought a new … We bought new … (without a) 5-
We saw several kinds birds … We saw several kinds of birds …
Question 6:( 10 points )
1. John has not been heard of since he went to live in America.
2. The journey took so long that it was dark when we arrived.
Page 122
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 122
3. Carol congratulated Ron on passing his driving test.
4. He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers.
6. Each day it gets colder.
7. Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. This time last week we were in China.
10. Mary is still working.
ĐỀ SỐ 12
Sở Giáo dục & Đào tạo kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 – THPT chuyên lam sơn
Thanh hoá Năm học 2005-2006
Đề dư bị Môn:Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề.)
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. A lot of people (kill) by aids recently, and I wish nobody (die) any more.
2. He kept (ring) up and (ask) for an explanation and she didn’t know what (do) about
him.
3. + You look exhausted.
+ Yes, I (play) tennis, and I (not play) for many years so I’m not used to it.
4. since his wife (die) he (take) to (smoke) a lot.
Question 2: Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Camping is the …1…(idea) kind of holiday for many young people. What could be
nicer ? Just imagine spending …2…(end) day under the sun, by the sea or under the
mountains without any …3…(responsible). All you need to do is to find a …4…(suit) site
and pitch the tent. Those who like to be …5…(adventure) can go hiking in the
mountains. Others looking for a …6…(please) and relaxing holiday, will find it by the
sea.
Camping is also an …7…(economy) alternative to hotels and …8…(expense)
restaurants. In addition, cooking can be fun on the .........9........…(tradition) camp - fire.
It’s not so surprising then, that camping is gaining in …10…(popular).
Question 3:
a- Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1- Each birthday is an occasion for various members of the family and friends …..
(together / to gather / to show )
2- The essay …( reminds/ remembers / makes ) him of his family members and friends.
Page 123
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 123
3- … (Rush-hours / Traffic-lights / Traffic-jams) usually happen in the busiest areas of
the city.
4- We heard the birds … (sang / singing / to sing) a beautiful song.
5- He tries to avoid … (took / take / taking) his lesson.
b- Correct the mistake in the following sentences.
1- Here she comes the new employee.
2- She isn’t thought she is a nine year old girl.
3- Can you remember when did he left ?
4- We bought a new furniture for the living-room.
5- We saw several kinds birds at the wildlife preserve.
Question 4: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE
word in each space.
Television is one of man’s most important …1… of communication. It brings …2…
and sounds from the …3… into millions of homes. A person with a TV set can sit in his
house and …4… the President …5… a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war
being fought and watch statement try to bring about peace …6… TV, home viewers can
see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands.
In …7… to all these things, TV …8… its viewers a steady streams of programmes
…9… are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many …10…entertainment
programmes than any other kind.
Question 5: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. Since graduating ………. school she has got very interested ……… environmental
issues.
2. I’m going to discuss it ……… them tomorrow.
3. Don’t laugh ……… her or she’ll get angry.
4. It’s hard ……… me to get used ………. foreign food.
5. Foreigners who visit my country are always impressed ……… how polite and friendly
everyone is.
6. I dreamed ………… prehistoric monsters last night.
7. Everyone praised him ……… doing so well on the exam.
8. The river divides the city …….. two parts.
Question 6: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The cake is so hard that I can’t eat it.
It is …………………………………………………………………
2. Because of the bad weather, we had to stay at home.
Because the ………………………………………………………
Page 124
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 124
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ……………………………………………….
4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
9. They say the doctor has made a serious mistake.
The doctor …………………………………………………….
10. I prefer tennis to football.
I ‘d rather ……………………………………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 12
Sở Giáo dục & Đào tạo đáp án - hdc đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 –
THPT lam sơn
Thanh hoá Năm học 2005-2006
Môn: Tiếng Anh( Đề dự bị )
A- Đáp án
Question 1:( 10 points )
1. have been killed / would die
2. ringing / asking / to do
3. have been playing / haven’t played
4. died / has taken / smoking
Question 2: ( 10 points )
1. ideal 2. endless 3. responsibility (ies) 4. Suitable
5. Adventurous 6. pleasant 7. economical 8. expensive
9. traditional 10. popularity
Question 3: ( 15 points )
a. 1- to gather
2- reminds
3- traffic-jams
Page 125
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 125
4- singing
6- taking
b. 1- Here she comes … Here comes… (without she)
2- She isn’t thought she is … She isn’t thought to be …
3- … when did he left ? … when he left ? (without did )
4- We bought a new … We bought new … (without a) 5-
We saw several kinds birds … We saw several kinds of birds …
Question 4: ( 15 points )
1. forms 6. through
2. pictures 7. addition
3. world 8. brings
4. watch 9. which
5. make 10. interesting
Question 5: ( 10 points )
1. from / in
2. with
3. at
4. for / to
5. by
6. about (of)
7. for
8. into
Question 6:( 10 points )
1. It is such a hard cake that I can’t eat it.
2. Because the weather was bad, we had to stay at home.
3. Carol congratulated Role on passing his driving test.
4. He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers.
6. Each day it gets colder.
7. Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake.
10. I’d rather play tennis than football.
I- Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in
each space.
A good memory is a great ……1…… in learning a language. Everybody learns his
own language by …….2……. what he hears when he is a small child, and some children
Page 126
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 126
like boys and girls who live ……3…… with their ……4……. seem to learn …….5…….
languages almost as easily as ……..6…… . In school, it’s not so …….7…… to learn a
second language because the pupils have so little ……8…… for it, and they are busy
……9….. other ……10…… as well.
The best ……11…… for most of us to remember things is to join them in our mind
with something ……12…… we know already, or which we easily remember because we
have a picture of it in our ……13…… . That is why it is ……14…….. to learn words in
sentences, not by ……15…… , or to see, or to do, or to feel what a word means when we
first use it…
1. help 6. one 11. way
2. remembering 7. easy 12. which
3. abroad 8. time 13. mind
4. parents 9. with 14. better
5. two 10. subjects 15. themselves
II- Word-formation
1. ACT
a. We must take …………. before things get worse.
b. There’s a lot of ………….. outside the stadium.
c. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ………… for years.
d. She said she wanted to be a television ………………. .
2. BASE
a. My grandfather only had a very …………….. education.
b. The organization is run on a voluntary ………………..
3. CONTINUE
a. His latest book is a ………….. of his previous one.
b. The train service was …………. because it wasn’t used by many people.
c. I couldn’t get much work done as I was ………… being interrupted by people
telephoning me.
d. After four hours’ ……………. typing I had a terrible headache.
1. a- action b. activity c. inactive d. actress
2. a. basic b. basis
3. a. continuation b. discontinued c. continually d. continuous
III- Rewrite
1. Nobody has heard of John since he went to live in America.
John ………………………………………………………..
John has not been heard of since he went to live in America.
2. It was dark when we arrived because the journey took a very long time.
……… so ……… that ………..
The journey took so long that it was dark when we arrived.
Page 127
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 127
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ……………………………………………….
Carol congratulated Role on passing his driving test.
4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers.
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
Each day it gets colder.
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. A week ago today we were in China.
This …………………………………..
This time last week we were in China.
10. Mary hasn’t finished her work yet.
Mary is ……………………………….
Mary is still working
IV- Verb-form
1. It was ten o’clock and I still (not finish) my homework.
2. It (be) my birthday tomorrow.
3. I (not play) …… football since I (break)…… my leg six weeks ago.
4. I (telephone) ……. Bill as soon as I (get) ……. home this evening.
5. It was eleven o’clock and we (just go) …… to bed when the telephone (ring)……..
6. I (think) your father’s health (improve) so much since I (see) him last.
7. This tooth (kill) …… me lately! So I (make) ……. an appointment with the dentist for
Tuesday.
8. It says in the paper that they (discover) … oil in Wales. They (look for) ……. it for ages.
1. had not finished
2. is
3. have not played / broke
4. will telephone / get
5. had just gone / rang
6. think / has improved / saw
Page 128
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 128
7. has been killing / have made
8. have discovered / have been looking for
V- Prepositions
1. There has been a university in Oxford ……for…… more than eight hundred years.
2. They have been married ……since…….. 1966.
3. The first World War lasted ……from….1914 ……until… 1918.
4. ……from…… 1992 ……until…… last year we had a flat in the center of town.
5. Can you wait for a few minutes …until….. I’m ready.
6. I haven’t spoken to Bill ……since….. we were at school.
7. We usually stop for lunch ……from……one ……until…… two thirty.
8. It has been raining ……since…… early this morning.
9. It’s nearly five years ……since…. Jenny left school.
10. She was at college …for…. two years and she’s been working here …for…. almost
three years.
ĐỀ SỐ 13
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề).
CHÚ Ý: -Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời. Đề không thu lại.
- Đề gồm 6 trang. Tổng điểm: 100
Họ và tên thí sinh:
........................................................
Số báo danh:
........................................................
Giám thị
1:.............................................................
Giám thị
2:.............................................................
Part 1. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in each group.
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Page 129
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 129
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. A. checked B. backed C. naked D. cooked
2. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern
3. A. tone B. shone C. bone D. alone
4. A. cholera B. character C. mechanic D. charity
5. A. houses B. horses C. rises D. closes
6. A. here B. health C. honour D. heat
7. A. break B. meant C. breakfast D. head
8. A. gift B. get C. game D. gentle
9. A. fool B. bamboo C. food D. flood
10. A. psychology B. photography C. geology D. classify
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in
each group.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. A. expectation B. introduction C. volunteer D. foundation
2. A. extensive B. exciting C. excellent D. existence
3. A. successful B. wonderful C. beautiful D. plentiful
4. A. university B. understand C. geography D. biological
5. A. mechanic B. official C. preference D. convenience
6. A. residential B. volunteer C. Vietnamese D. dramatic
7. A. refer B. suffer C. enter D. offer
8. A. professional B. environmental C. responsibility D. mathematician
9. A. constant B. control C. contrary D. concert
10. A. miracle B. employment C. atmosphere D. company
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. He always takes full ______ of the mistakes made by these competitors.
A. advantage B. benefit C. profit D. advice
2. The girl must be very _____ to draw such a beautiful picture.
A. imaginative B. imaginable C. imaginary D. imagination
3. Everyone in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ______.
A. got out B. went off C. put down D. set out
Page 130
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 130
4. Some of the survivors spoke to reporters about their ______ in the air crash.
A. occasion B. happening C. event D. experience
5. Bill has _____ a very good idea for the next class party.
A. looked up to B. come up with C. gone in for D. made up of
6. No one helped him; he did it _____.
A. himself all B. all by himself C. by all himself D. by himself all
7. Many of the minerals near the Earth’s surface exist in small ______.
A. numbers B. amounts C. amount D. number
8. She wondered ______ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. what D. that
9. Alice Freeman, ______ president of WellesleyCollege at the age of 27, is one of the
youngest presidents in history.
A. who is appointed B. who was appointed C. that is appointed
D. whom has been appointed
10. Tom is ______ younger than Jane.
A. very B. many C. quite D. much
11. Of the two drivers, Mr Blake is very experienced and _____.
A. the others are not B. the other is not C. another is not D. other is
not
12. The weekend football match was cancelled _____ the heavy rain.
A. as a result from B. on account of C. due for D. because with
13. It’s urgent that the boss _____ a meeting to discuss the problem.
A. called B. calls C. to call D. call
14. Either you or Daisy _____ the vase.
A. has broken B. have broken C. has been broken D. have been broken
15. ______ Mary, give her my best regards.
A. If you had seen B. Do you see C. By seeing D. Should you see
16. In the US, ______ the states but Hawaii is an island.
Page 131
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 131
A. neither of B. none of C. no of D. all of
17. I'm a bit busy right now, can you _____?
A. recall me B. return my call C. rephone D. call back
18. Now, boys. Just watch me, and do _____ I tell you.
A. whatever B. whoever C. however D. whenever
19. The Olympic Games are held ______.
A. four years once B. each four years C. every four years D. once
four years
20. _____ I admire his intelligence, I can’t stand his stubbornness.
A. Much as B. Whatever C. Despite D. As long as
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanksin the
passage below.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
In this age of ---(1)--- telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and
even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters ---(2)--- friends and
relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep ---(3)--- with people
who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all
learned people ---(4)---.
Gradually, ---(5)---, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that the
majority of us have to ---(6)--- a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when
we apply for a job or make a complaint. In the business world, the tendency is for
routine communications to become shorter. ---(7)--- clients may appreciate a detailed
letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as ---(8)---. Many
people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many
situations but ---(9)--- have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you
have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my ---(10)--- away yet.
1. A. progressive B. advanced C. highly-developed D. all are correct
2. A. to B. from C. for D. with
3. A. in step B. in contact C. on good terms D. up
4. A. to be mastered B. mastering C. to master D.
mastered
Page 132
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 132
5. A. therefore B. however C. in short D. for example
6. A. make B. take C. cause D. create
7. A. Even though B. As though C. Despite D. However
8. A. unimportant B. inefficient C. unusual D. impossible
9. A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how about
10. A. letter B. telephone C. pen D. effort
Part 5. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the
article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. Write your
answers (A ... K) on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
A. Missing and meeting
people
B. Essential items
C. Be yourself
D. Luggage
E. Leisure items
F. All the best
G. Daily dress
H. Attitudes
I. The right frame of
mind
J. Bedding
K. Formal dress
1. ____________
After you decide what to study and where, you need to think about what to bring to
the USA. Plan carefully because most international airlines will charge you high rates
for overweight or oversized baggage. You may check in, free of charge, two pieces of
luggage on most international flights, and you may bring two carry-on bags on board.
2. ____________
Students and professors dress casually on US campuses, particularly in the summer.
Students wear jeans, tennis shoes, sandals, T-shirts and sometimes shorts to class.
3. ____________
There probably will be some occasions for more formal wear. Men will want to have a
sports jacket, trousers (or a suit), shirt and tie. Women will want to have at least one
smart outfit.
4. ____________
Page 133
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 133
Should you bring any sports equipment? Certainly you will want your swimming trunks
or costume. You may also want to bring your tennis racquet. Leave heavy golf clubs,
bicycle, soccer balls, etc. at home. You can easily rent or borrow this equipment.
5. ____________
If you are going to live in a hall of residence, you may need to provide your own sheets,
pillows and towels. Some schools furnish bed linen; in other schools you can purchase a
service that will provide linen and also launder it. Some schools provide nothing but
your bed. If you don't know what you will find, bring soap and a towel for the first
night, then buy anything else you need after you have settled in.
What else to bring?
6. ____________
Some things you need to bring to the USA won't be packed in a suitcase - they will be
packed in your mind. Your expectations and attitudes can make a difference to how
you enjoy your summer in the USA.
7. ____________
North American people value individual experience. So be prepared to be independent!
8. ____________
You will miss home, family and friends at first. This will be temporary until you meet
new friends and become familiar with your new environment.
9. ____________
You will also want to bring special attitudes. These include a readiness to reach out to
strangers for friendship and to ask for directions or assistance if you need them.
10. ____________
Have a good trip, and enjoy your educational adventure.
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which
is not correct.
Page 134
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 134
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. When I entered the laboratory, everyone weredoing experiments.
A B C D
2. After questioning for a while, the man finally admitted having stolen the money.
A B C D
3. The result of that test must beinform before August.
A B C D
4. He is not a professional musician, but he can playguitar very well.
A B C D
5. Emily Dickson, whose poems were published after her dead, wrote about love,
nature, and eternity.
A B C D
6. Poverty in theUnited States is noticeably different from that in other country.
A B C D
7. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still enjoy flying.
A B C D
8. We admire Lucy forher intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest.
A B C D
9. For his retirement, Mr. Black was presentedfor an extremely expensive gift.
A B C D
10. However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated.
A B C D
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable
word.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places ---(1)--- they live are seriously
threatened almost everywhere on our earth. One species has become ---(2)--- in each
year of this century, but many hundreds are now being ---(3)---. Lack of attention would
---(4)--- to the rapid advance of the process of extinction.
Page 135
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 135
Already many kinds of wild animals have been ---(5)--- reduced in number that their
role in the ecosystem is forgotten. Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc., ---
(6)--- thought to be in danger of extinction.
But even more important, perhaps, ---(7)--- individual kinds of animals and plants,
whole habitats are in danger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world
forests, especially the tropical forests, are being ---(8)--- down to satisfy man's need of
timber and paper.
What would our world be like ---(9)--- all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? ---
(10)--- our life still exist then?
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the
sentences below.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. The manager spoke (PERSUADE) about his plan for the restructure of the
department.
2. John admitted that his cruel joke to his friend was (INTEND).
3. When he retired, he took up (CARPENTER) as a hobby.
4. Your new trousers are too long. They need (SHORT).
5. The rule is not (APPLY) in this case.
6. Dian Fossey was an American (ZOO).
7. I’d lost my key so I couldn’t (LOCK) the door when I got home.
8. The meeting began in (AGREE), but finally everyone accepted the manager’s
proposal.
9. We live in a(n) (REAL) world, so don’t be too disappointed if things go wrong!
10. I’m applying for (MEMBER) of the tennis club.
Part 9. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers on
the answer sheet. (10 pts)
a. It’s high time you (1.have) the house (2.repaint).
b. He (3.usually see) (4. walk) with his niece in the park on Sundays.
c. He (5.work) in this office for 30 years by the time he (6. retire) next October.
d. At that moment I (7.not know) what (8.say). I was too shocked, you know.
e. Not until we (9.arrive) at his house (10.we know) that he was seriously ill.
Page 136
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 136
f. By the time the police (11.get) to their house, the burglar (12.disappear) into the
dark.
g. (13.Work) in the garden all day that day, my mother (14.be) totally exhausted.
h. I can’t remember (15.meet) this man. His face (16. not look) familiar to me at all.
i. I’d rather you (17.tell) me what you (18. do) over the last 2 weeks.
j. I (19.hear) the explosion while I (20.jog) in the street.
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb
particle.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
a. (1)____________ weekends, the library is crowded (2)____________ students.
b. I am not ashamed (3)____________ what I have done; neither am I proud
(4)____________ it.
c. Mr. Jones is (5)____________ charge (6)____________ the planning department.
d. After being informed (7)____________ the accident, the police quickly arrived
(8)___________ the scene.
e. I’m (9)____________ the impression that Thomas is guilty (10)___________ the
crime.
f. (11)____________ some reason, the boss is opposed (12)____________ my
suggestion.
g. They usually stay in (13)____________ Christmas, but go out (14)___________ New
Year’s Eve.
h. (15)____________ my opinion, the old vase is worth $20,000 (16)___________
least.
i. It’s obvious (17)___________ everyone that Peter is eager (18)___________ a chance
to play in the final match.
j. (19)____________ my relief, my mother has got (20)____________ her illness.
Part 11. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the
original sentence.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. The children should be working by now. → It’s time __________
2. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
→ Galileo is regarded
3. They had to go by air because there was no train. → If _______________
Page 137
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 137
4. People say she has been to the island of Nagua many times.
→ She
5. She asked where I had bought the shirt. → She asked, " _______
6. I'm sure Jane did not break your glasses on purpose. → Jane must ________
7. Why didn't they tell us about the delay earlier? → We should ________
8. He regrets treating her so badly yesterday. → He wishes _________
9. Tom failed the exam, which surprised all of us. → All of us __________
10. The exam is so easy! → What ____________
Part 12. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the
same, using the word given in capitals. Do not change this word in any way.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. My father spent two hours planting the trees in the garden yesterday. TOOK
2. The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. HAS
3. She always has a good relationship with the children. GETS
4. "I'm sorry, but I can't lend you my laptop today, David," Mary said.
REFUSED
5. Nobody can take better care of me than my mother. BEST
6. He did the math problem in only two minutes. SOLUTION
7. The price of oil has increased considerably in the last two months. RISE
8. The new teaching method strongly influences children’s way of thinking.
INFLUENCE
9. The accident was not his fault. BLAME
10. The question was so difficult that he couldn’t answer it. TOO
THE END
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 13
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
Page 138
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 138
Part 1. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in each group. (5 pts – 0.5/each)
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. D
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in
each group. (5 pts -0.5/each)
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. B
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below.(10 pts
- 0.5/each)
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. A
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanks in the
passage below.(5 pts - 0.5/each)
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C
Part 5. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the
article. There is oneextra heading which you do not need to use. (10 pts –
1.0/each)
1. D
2. G
3. K
4. E
5. J
6. H/I
7. C
8. A
9. I/H
10. F
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which
is not correct. (5 pts - 0.5/each)
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
Page 139
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 139
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable
word. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. where
2. extinct
3.
endangered/threatened
4. lead
5. so
6. are
7. than
8. cut/chopped
9. if/when
10. Would
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the
sentences below. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. persuasively
2. intentional
3. carpentry
4. shortening
5. applicable
6. zoologist
7. unlock
8. disagreement
9. unreal
10. membership
Part 9. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.(10 pts - 0.5/each)
1. had 6. retires 11. got 16. does not
2. repainted 7. did not know 12. had disappeared 17. told
3. is usually seen 8. to say 13. Having worked/ 18. have done
4. walking 9. arrived Having been working 19. heard
5. will have worked/ 10. did we know 14. was 20. was jogging
will have been working 15. meeting
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb
particle. (10 pts - 0.5/each)
1. On/At 6. of 11. For 16. at
2. with 7. of/about 12. to 17. to
3. of 8. at 13. at 18. for
4. of 9. under 14. on 19. To
Page 140
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 140
5. in 10. of 15. In 20. over
Part 11. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the
original sentence.(10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. It’s time the children were working.
2. Galileo is regardedas the father of modern astronomy.
3. If there had been a train, they would not have had to go / would not have gone by
air.
4. She is said to have been to the island of Nagua many times.
5. She asked, "Where did you buy the shirt?”
6. Jane must have broken your glasses by accident/ by chance.
7. We should have been told about the delay earlier.
8. He wishes he had not treated her so badly yesterday.
9. All of uswere surprised by/at Tom’s failure in/on the exam.
10. Whatan easy exam (it is)!
Part 12. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the
same, using the word given in capitals. Do not change this word in any way. (10
pts - 1.0/each)
1. It took my father two hours to plant the trees in the garden yesterday.
2. The motor in this machine has to be cleaned once a week.
3. She always gets on (well) with the children.
4. Mary refused to lend David her laptop/ to lend her laptop to David that day.
5. My mother is the best person/woman/one to take care of me / who can take care of
me.
6. He found a/the solution to the math problem in only two minutes.
7. There has been a considerable rise in the price of oil in the last two months.
8. The new teaching method has a strong influence on children’s way of thinking.
Page 141
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 141
9. He was not to blame for the accident/ We cannot put the blame on him for the
accident / for the accident on him.
10. The question was too difficult for him to answer.
THE END
ĐỀ SỐ 14
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NAM ĐỊNH
BÀI THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2013-2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH(chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Đề thi này gô
m 05
trang
Điểm bài thi
Bằng số:
....................................
Bằng chữ:
..................................
Họ, tên và chữ ký 2 giám khảo
Giám khảo 1:
.........................................
Giám khảo 2:
.........................................
SỐ PHÁCH
(Do hội đồng
chấm thi ghi)
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Page 142
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 142
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others. Put a tick (√) next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the
beginning (0). (0.5 p)
0. A. farmers B. quarters √C.visits D. prisons
1. A. finished B. excited C. fascinated D. landed
2. A. comfort B. hobby C. knowledge D. respond
3. A. design B. conserve C. basic D. physics
4. A. luggage B. village C. manage D. teenage
5. A. noses B. speeches C. leaves D. buses
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Put a
tick (√) next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning
(0). (0.5 p)
0. A. teacher B. village √C. police D. worker
1. A. discuss B. attract C. suppose D. finish
2. A. daughter B. decide C. provide D. enjoy
3. A. excellent B. different C. quality D. dependent
4. A. generous B. industrial C. internet D. general
5. A. diversity B. biology C. communicate D. education
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Put a tick (√)
next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0).
(1.0p)
0. Peter tried to avoid ______ my questions.
A. answer B. to answer √ C.answering D. answered
1. My friend gave me a surprise party, ______ was good of them.
A. which B. that C. whose D. who
2. You should get a license right away, ______ you’ll have to pay a fine.
A. yet B. otherwise C.still D. consequently
3. We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not safe enough.
A. side B. edge C. border D. verge
4. He couldn’t afford to ______ his car repaired.
Page 143
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 143
A. make B. pay C. get D. do
5. I supposed that he would come on time, ______?
A. didn’t I B.wouldn’t he C. did I D. would
he
6. What we have to do now is to ______ calm and try to think reasonably.
A. maintain B.sustain C. suffer D. remain
7. She wrote ______ report on the Vietnam war.
A. ten-page B. a ten-page C. ten-pages D. a ten-
pages
8. After we ______ for three hours, we stopped to let the others catch up with us.
A. walk B. have walked C. had walked D.
walked
9. ______ you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city?
A. Provided B. Should C. Were D. Had
10. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I ______ Bob to the airport late last night.
A. weren’t taking B. hadn’t had to take C. didn’t have to take D. didn’t
take
II. Each of the following sentences has ONE mistake. Underline the mistake and write
the correction in the provided blank on the right. There is an example at the
beginning (0). (0.5 p)
Questions
Correction
0. He collided with a car because he was driving too fastly.
fast
1. You mustn’t have seen my sister because I have no sister
living on the other end of this city.
2. What he told you seem to be of no importance.
3. There are many researches show that various species of
animals have been extinct.
Page 144
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 144
4. Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to
their owner.
5. The disappearance of one or several species may result
from the loss of biodiversity.
III. Give the correct form of the words in capital letters. Write your answers in the
blanks. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5p)
0. If you get a burn, cool it (IMMEDIATE) ___immediately___.
1. In many countries it is (LEGAL) ______________________ to smoke cigarettes
under the age of 16.
2. Good hygiene helps to (MINIMUM) ______________________ the risk of
infection.
3. She at first wanted to be a (LAW) ______________________ but now she works
as a doctor.
4. With (IMPROVE) ______________________ made in transportation, people have
more options when moving around from place to place.
5. Most (ENVIRONMENT) ______________________ at the international workshop
in Tokyo focused on the increase of the earth temperature.
IV. Choose one given phrasal verb to complete each of the sentences. You may have
to change the verb form but cannot use one phrasal verb twice. Write your answers
in the spaces provided. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0p)
bring up cut down on get on with do with put off go into
take after give up take off settle down put up with
0. The flight took off two hours ago.
1. I’m trying to lose weight by ________________ bread and sweet things.
2. How do you ________________ your boss? Is he as unfriendly as people say?
Page 145
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 145
3. You have almost solved the crossword puzzle. You mustn’t ________________
now!
4. If you have anything important to do, do it straightaway. Don’t
_____________it__________.
5. When Kathy finishes her studies, she’ll probably ________________ teaching. I
think she would be a very good teacher.
6. Jane plays the piano beautifully. She ________________ her father who used to
be a concert pianist.
7. Jeff is over forty and still a bachelor. I don’t think he will ever
________________.
8. I’m hot and tired. I could ________________ a cold shower.
9. I can’t ________________ the hammering from the flat above much longer. It’s
giving me a headache.
10. Jim’s parents were killed in an air crash when he was very young. An aunt
_______________him_________.
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Put
a tick (√) next to the correct answer. There is an example at the beginning (0).(1.0 p)
It is well-known that (0) ______ expectancy is longer in Japan than in most
other countries. A (1) ______ report also shows that Japan has the longest health
expectancy in the world. A healthy long life is the result of the (2) ______ in social
environment. Scientists are trying to work (3) ______ exactly what keeps elderly
Japanese people so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be learnt from their
lifestyles for the rest of us. Should we (4) ______ any changes to our eating habits,
for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret
ingredient in the Japanese diet that is particularly (5) ______ to the human body?
Another factor (6) ______ to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in
birthrate. Although longer life should be celebrated, it is actually considered a social
Page 146
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 146
problem. The number of older people had doubled in the last half century and that
has increased pension and medical costs. The country could soon be (7) ______ an
economic problem, if there are so many old people to be looked (8) ______, and
relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them.
(9) ______ the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the
problem. Work can give the elderly a (10) _____ of responsibility and mission in life.
It’s important that the elderly play active roles in the society and live in harmony
with all generations.
0. A. living √ B. life C. alive D. live
1. A. late B. recent C. contemporary D. new
2. A. increase B. progress C. growth D. improvement
3. A. for B. out C. in D. off
4. A. do B. make C. set D. give
5. A. helpful B. supportive C. advantageous D. beneficial
6. A. contributing B. helping C. resulting D. causing
7. A. facing B. meeting C. adopting D. encountering
8. A. for B. after C. over D. out
9. A. Putting B. Moving C. Rising D. Raising
10. A. sense B. sentiment C. feeling D. characteristic
II. Read the passage and put a tick (√) next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for
each of the questions below. There is an example at the beginning (0). (2.0 p)
Throughout history, pigs have been useful to humans. Their bodies work
much like ours. Doctors have used chemicals from pigs’ bodies to help treat diseases
in people. We also use pigs for food. We even make objects from their skin, such as
bogs and balls. Domestic pigs live on farms. These kinds are useful for people. Wild
pigs live in the mountains and forests. They are causing big problems in the United
States.
In the early 1990s, wild pigs – called boars – were brought from Europe to
North Carolina. Boars have two sharp horns, or tusks, on each side of their mouth.
They are aggressive and mean. At first, people kept the boars together in a forest.
Hunters enjoyed trying to shoot them. But by the 1920s, some boars had escaped.
Boars have lived in the mountains of North Carolina ever since. Problems began
Page 147
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 147
when the boars entered a national park. They dug holes in the soil and destroyed
plants that other animals need for food.
California has the same problem. (*) Wild pigs in that state are not just
hurting national parks. They are destroying the grass on golf courses and eating
plants in people’s gardens. (**) Some more of these pigs came from North Caroline
in 1925. Some hunters brought them. They built a fence around the boars. However,
several pigs escaped. (***) Later, some of the wild pigs mated with escaped
domestic pigs. Today, the number of wild pigs keep growing. (****) They are ruining
lots of land. A scientist found 2,000 rare flowers in the stomach of one dead boar.
How can people stop these hungry pigs? There are no easy answers. One
national park in Hawaii built a 15-meter fence around its entire 28,000 acres. Other
states encourage hunters to kill the animals. However, pigs are intelligent, stubborn,
and tough. We domesticated them for use on the farm. Now, our challenge is to
control them when they leave the barnyard.
0. The word “ours” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. pigs √B. people C. bodies D. doctors
1. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. how boars come to the US B. how boars got to Europe
C. the types of damage boars cause D. the characteristics of boars
2. How long have wild pigs been a problem in the US, according to the passage?
A. 20-25 years B. 80-85 years C. 90-95 years D.
more than 100 years
3. What is the topic of paragraph 3?
A. Differences between domestic pigs and wild pigs
B. How Californian pigs are different from other pigs
C. The problems pigs are making in one state
D. Why people in California like wild pigs
4. What does the word “them” in the last sentence refer to?
A.hunters B.national parks C.pigs D.states
5. Which statement best reflects the author’s opinion?
A. Wild pigs are a necessary part of nature. B. All wild boars should be killed.
Page 148
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 148
C. Domestic pigs are dangerous. D. Controlling wild pigs is a difficult
challenge.
6. From paragraph 3, we can infer that ______.
A. there are many farms in North Carolina B. wild pigs first came from Europe
C.North Carolina is not very beautiful D. wild pigs eat flowers
7. The word “escaped” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. got away B. become lost C. rebelled D. died
8. The word “rare” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. beautiful B. exquisite C. common D. special
9. The word “entire” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. very large B. whole C. make sleepy D. hot
10. Where would the sentence “Some of these boars are descendants of domestic
pigs the Spanish settlers brought with them in the 1760s.” be best added to the
passage?
A. (*) B. (**) C. (***) D. (****)
PART D. WRITING (3.0 points)
I. Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the clues at the beginning of each sentence. There’s an example at the
beginning (0). (1.0p)
0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on facebook.
Everyday he spends at least three hours chatting on facebook.
1. ‘I think you ought to see a doctor,’ he said.
He suggested……………………………………………………………..……………………….
2. Could you tell me the time of the last train to London?
Could you tell me when……………………………………………………..……………………
3. It’s thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.
The Prime Minister……………………………………………………………..…………………
Page 149
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 149
4. Next Sunday is our tenth wedding anniversary.
We will have been……………………………………………………………..…………………..
5. I do not intend to discuss this matter any further.
I have…………………………………………………………………………..…….…………….
6. He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30.
It was not..…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It began to pour with rain as soon aswe had started our walk.
No sooner.………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. It’s pointless to appeal against your sentence.
There’s no……………………………………………………………………………..…………..
9. It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the collapse of the building.
If the………………………………………………………………………………………..………
10. Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate.
Basically, the more……………………………………………………………………..….……
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the
given sentence, using the word given in capital letters at the end. Do not change the
word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0 p)
0. They sent him to prison for three years. SENTENCED
He was sentenced to three years in prison.
1. The report says that the pyramids will deteriorate. ACCORDING
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
2. He didn’t lock the front door when he left the house. WITHOUT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
3. Pandas need a special diet, without which they die. UNLESS
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
Page 150
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 150
4. Many species of wild life are threatened with extinction. VERGE
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….
5. We were not surprised to hear that he had been stealing money from the
company. CAME
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
III. Writing an argument. (1.0 p)
It is said that “There is no place like home.”What’s your opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
You should write about150 words.
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
Page 151
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 151
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
--------THE END-------
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 14
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NAM ĐỊNH
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI
ĐÊ
THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
Năm học 2013-2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên)
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
I. Pronunciation. (0.5 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer
1A 2A 3B 4D 5C
II. Stress. (0.5 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1D 2A 3D 4B 5D
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Page 152
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 152
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. MCQ. (1.0 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer
1A 2B 3B 4C 5B 6D 7B 8C 9C 10B
II. Mistake correction. (0.5 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1. mustn’t can’t 2. seem seems/seemed 3. show showing 4.
their its 5. from in
III. Word form. (0.5 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer
1. illegal 2. minimize/minimise 3. lawyer 4. improvements 5.
environmentalists
IV. Phrasal verbs. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1.cutting down on 2.get on with 3.give up 4.put…off
5.go into
6.takes after 7.settle down 8.do with 9.put up with
10.brought…up
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Gap fill. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1B 2D 3B 4B 5D 6A 7A 8B 9D 10A
II. MCQ reading. (2.0 p) 0.2point for each correct answer
1B 2C 3C 4C 5D 6D 7A 8D 9B 10B
PART D. WRITING (3.0 points)
I. Sentence completion. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1. He suggested that I should see a doctor.
2. Could you tell me when the last train to London leaves/ departs?
3. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes.
4. We will have been married for ten years (by) next Saturday.
5. I have no intention of discussing this matter any further.
6. It wasn’t until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test.
7. No sooner had we started our walk than it began to rain/to pour with rain.
8. There’s no point (in) appealing against your sentence.
Page 153
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 153
9. If the foundations hadn’t been weak, the building wouldn’t have collapsed.
10. Basically, the more a couple (can) communicate/ communicates, the happier
they are/ will be.
II. Sentence transformation. (1.0 p) 0.2point for each correct answer
1. According to the report, the pyramids will deteriorate.
2. He left the house without locking the front door.
3. Unless pandas have a special diet, they die/ will die.
4. Many species of wild life are on the verge of extinction.
5. It came as no surprise (to us) to hear that he had been stealing money from the
company.
III. Writing an argument. (1.0 p)
Marking scheme
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1. Format. (0.1 point) - the argument has 3 parts: the Introduction, the body (01
or more para) and the conclusion.
2. Content. (0.5 point): a provision of main ideas and details as appropriate to
support the argument.
3. Language. (0.2 point): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to
the level of secondary gifted students
4. Presentation. (0.2 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the
level of secondary gifted students.
---------THE END----------
Quy tắc làm tròn điểm:
5.1 5.0
5.2 5.25
5.3 5.25
5.4 5.5
5.5 5.5
5.6 5.5
5.7 5.75
5.8 5.75
5.9 6.0
6.0 6.0
ĐỀ SỐ 15
Page 154
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 154
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
( Đề thi gồm 05 trang)
KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
Môn : TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)
Part 1:Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points)
1. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.
A. around B. of C. in D. at
2. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.
A. bring B. get C. invite D. take
3. I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well.
A. feel B. fell C. felt D. feeling
4. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.
A. don’t reach B. won’t reachC. hadn’t reached D. didn’t reach
5. Tom, write carefully and don’t ................... any mistakes!
A. do B. have C. give D. make
6. Sue can’t come to the party ...................she’s broken her leg.
A. although B. because C. because of D. so
7. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.
A. While B. During C. Through D. On
8. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back.
A. is having B. has C. had D. had had
9. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.
A. smoke B. smoked C. would smoke D. smoking
10. When I went back to my home town after many years, I was surprised that it
.................... changed so much.
A. has B. had C. was D. is
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition: (10 points)
1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............................ of order.
2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work............................ his own.
3. Turn right ............................. the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full ............................. mistakes. Could you write it again, please?
Page 155
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 155
5. You' re very different ............................ your brother.
6. Parents are responsible ............................ educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule ............................ me?
8. Helen is excited ............................winning the prize.
9. I am very busy ............................my lessons and tasks today.
10. Who's the woman dressed ............................green?
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits
in the space in the same line.The first one has been done for you :(0)(10 points)
WHERE TO EAT
It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. (0)
Perfection is not an easy thing to find when it comes to restaurants. I
remember my parents taking me as a child to the most
(1)...................................... restaurant they could find. They didn’t think
it was worth spending a lot of money on someone who had no table
manners!
Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total
(2) ...................................... is rare. It’s difficult to explain exactly what
I’m looking for in a restaurant. It’s certainly not (3)
...................................... surroundings, although I must admit that I’m
usually (4) ................................ to go into a place which looks dirty or
dingy. In these days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5)
...................................... to persuade my own children that a bowl of
salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know
(6) ....................................... taking their children to fast food
restaurants, but I’ve always made an effort to go and see just what’s
available in those places. I can’t honestly say that some of the
experiences were so good that they were (7) ...................................... ,
but at least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try. I would like to
be able to say that we go out to dinner once a week. (8)
....................................... , this is not the case. We either seem to be
too busy, or decide that it’s more (9) ............................ to have a family
PERFECT
EXPENSE
DISAPPOINT
LUXURY
WILLING
DETERMINE
LIKE
FORGET
FORTUNATE
SATISFY
ENTHUSIASM
Page 156
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 156
meal at home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I
am still as (10) ...................................... about food as I ever was, and
intend to remain so!
II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points)
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D: (15 points)
HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE
There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely
surprised when we are (1) .............. about another one. (2) .............., some people
might find it difficult to (3) ..............that small creatures (4) ..............hedgehogs would
be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island
which (5) ..............off the west coast of Scotland (6) ..............how this extraordinary
situation has come about. It appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They
were introduced by a gardener who thought they (7) ..............be an effective way of
controlling the slug population. There are now so (8) ..............hedgehogs on the island
that they are putting many rare birds at (9) ..............because they eat birds’ eggs. The
hedgehogs, it seems, are (10) .............. , so what are the local people going to do (11)
.............. it ? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the
mainland. The plan might have (12)…………if residents on the mainland hadn’t pointed
out that the hedgehogs would (13)…………just as much of a threat on the mainland as
on the island. But, unless action is (14) …………soon, the continuing increase in the
hedgehog population will (15) …………in the disappearance of certain rare species of
birds.
1. A. mentioned B. explained C. told D. said
2. A. Even B. Although C. Yet D. However
3. A. believe B. convince C. suppose D. consider
4. A. so B. such C. like D. as
5. A. extends B. lies C. covers D. stretches
6. A. described B. commented C. talked D. meant
7. A. should B. can C. ought D. would
8. A. largely B. much C. many D.far
9. A. danger B. risk C. trouble D. difficulties
Page 157
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 157
10. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. anything D. nothing
11. A. with B. about C. to D. for
12. A. beaten B. won C. caught D. succeeded
13. A. change B. become C. return D. move
14. A. made B. done C. taken D. held
15. A result B. lead C. cause D. turn
( Note: hedgehog: con nhím)
Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (15 points)
LOST AND FOUND
My father considered (0) himself to be a lucky man. He wasn’t rich or famous, but he
was lucky. (1) ................................ he lost anything, he was usually
(2)................................ to find it again. (3) ................................such example was a
fountain pen, a present from my mother on (4) ................................… wedding
anniversary. We had had a family day out in the mountains. My brother, (5)
................................ was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going to a lake
where you could hire a boat and row out across the water. (6) ................................ had
once been a village in the valley, but the valley had been flooded in order (7)
................................ create a reservoir for a city many miles away. When the water was
clear, you could still make out the top of the church spire and the walls of houses. (8)
................................ we were returning home that night, my father discovered that he
had lost his treasured fountain pen. About two weeks later, he announced that in spite
(9)................................the gloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day.
We were surprised, but said nothing. We set (10)................................ about nine in the
morning, and as (11)...............................as we arrived at the lake, we headed (12)
................................ the spot where we had had our picnic on the previous occasion. As
we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or (13) ................................ ,
my father gave a shout. There, lying on the ground, was a pen. There was
(14)................................doubt at all in my mind that (15) ................................ was the
pen he had lost two weeks beforehand.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions. (5 poínts)
Page 158
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 158
Meetíngs can waste a great deal of time. But you can make your meeting run
more smoothly by following a few simple rules. First, have an agenda. This will help
keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More
people means less efficient discussion. Finally, keep the discussion moving. Thank each
speaker as he or she finishes and move on to the next speaker. This encourages people
to make their remarks short. And don’t forget: what happens after a meeting is more
important than what happens during the meeting. The skills used then are more
professional and less procedural. So no matter how well you run a meeting, it is the
work that gets done after the meeting that is important.
1. What is one way to run a meeting well?
A. Watch how your manager run meetings. B. Minimize the number of participants.
C. Let the group make decisions. D. Let everyone speak.
2. What is the purpose of a meeting agenda?
A. To keep the speakers organized. B. To allow free discussion
C. To send to others in advance D. To keep focused on improtant items
3. How should you receive other people’s comments at a meeting?
A. Try to keep others from talking. B. Thank them and move on.
C. Give them as much time as they want. D. Respond in detai to all comments.
4. How should people state their ideas?
A. Succinctly B. Quietly C. Wordily D. Encouragingly
5. The author states that
A. meetings should be held more frequently.
B. all meetings should be in the morning.
C. no one should receive credit for their work.
D. the real work is accomplished after the meeting.
III. WRITING: ( 35 points)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first
one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)
1. There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella. not
Page 159
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 159
There ……………………………………………….........................…………………………….
2. It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance. be
Concert tickets ………………………………………….........................……………………….
3. What interests you about this city? find
What ……………………………………………………………........................……………….?
4. I regret not studying harder at school. only
If …………………………………………………………….........................………………........
5. Could you come and collect me from the station? up
Would you mind ……………………….......................………………………………………..?
6. Are you interested in sports ? tell
Can you …………………………………………........................………………………………?
7. They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived. put
The fire . ………………………………………..........................…………………………………
8. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. must
You …………………………………………………………..........................…………………....
9 I started studying English three years ago. for
I . ………………………………………………………...........................…………………………
10. The football players’ training is still going on. finished
The football players ……………………………..........................…………………………………..
Part 2:Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are
correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a
tick (
) by the number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the
word by the number.
( 15 points)
ADVENTURE IN PERU
Page 160
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 160
0 I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void. It’s
00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains
1 in Peru. It took them two days to reach the mountain they
2 had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place.
3 They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp,
4 optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of
5 days. After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of
6 the mountain. It was then that everything started to go wrong.
7 Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be
8 lowered down the mountain by means of a rope. His leg it was so
9 much painful that he couldn’t stand on it. After a very exciting bit
10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone
11 at the bottom of a crevasse. He managed to climb out and eventually
12 crawl to safety. The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his
hands,
13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across
rocks.
14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see
him.
15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed
to reach the camp.
0 … is….
00 …….
1 ………..
2 ………..
3 ………..
4 ………..
5 ………..
6 ………..
7 ………..
8 ………..
9 ………..
10 ……....
11 ……....
12 ……....
13 …..…..
14 ……....
15 ……....
Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points)
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for
example in transport, telecommunications and health.
What technological development do you think has been the most important ?
How has it changed people's lives ? Have all the changes been positive ?
Give reasons for your answer.
...................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
Page 161
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 161
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................
(You can write on the back of this page)
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 15
SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009
------------------------- Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ANSWER KEY
I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points)
Part 1: (10 points)(one point for each correct answer)
Q#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Page 162
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 162
Key
C
A
A
D
D
B
B
A
B
A
Part 2: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)
Q#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Key
out
on
at
of
from
/
to
for
to
abou
t/at
with
in
Part 3: (10 points)(one point for each correct answer)
1. inexpensive 2. disappointment 3. luxurious 4. unwilling 5. determination
6. dislike 7. unforgettable 8. Unfortunately 9. satisfying 10. enthusiastic
II. READING: (35 points)
Part 1: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)
Q #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Key
C
D
A
C
B
A
D
C
B
B
B
D
B
C
A
Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)
1. Whenever/When/ If2. able 3. One 4. their 5. who
6. There 7. to 8. While/As/When 9. of 10. off / out
11. soon 12. for/to/towards 13. not 14.
no 15. it / this / that
Part 3: (5 points) (one point for each correct answer)
1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
III. WRITING: (35 points)
Page 163
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 163
Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)
1. There was not enough time (for me) to go back home for my umbrella.
2. Concert tickets had/needed to be booked well in advance.
3. What do you find interesting about this city?
4. If only I had studied harder at school.
5. Would you mind picking me up from the station?
6. Can you tell me if you are interested in sports ?
7. The fire had been put out by the time the fire brigade arrived.
8. You must have been proud of your son’s success.
9. I have been studying / have studied English for three years.
10. The football players haven’t finished their training yet.
Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)
1. 2. been 3. the 4. about 5. at 6. 7. of
8. it 9. much 10. by 11. 12. 13. was 14. too
15. in
Part 3: (10 points)
ĐỀ SỐ 16
SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU
NĂM HỌC 2011- 2012
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Page 164
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 164
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Điểm bài thi
Họ tên, chữ kí giám khảo
Số phách
Điểm bằng
số………………..………………
Giám khảo 1:
…………………...……………
Điểm bằng
chữ………………..……………
Giám khảo 2:
………..……………….………
SECTION I: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. precious B. preparation C. pretty D. repetition
2. A. architect B. parachute C. choir D. psychology
3. A. treason B. reason C. season D. jealous
4. A. aggressive B. suggest C. energy D. garbage
5. A. measure B. vision C. pleasure D. pension
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. official B. literacy C. inventory D. stationery
2. A. diversity B. severe C. ecosystem D. courageous
3. A. prediction B. compulsory C. intelligent D. judgement
4. A. valuable B. entertain C. honesty D. mountain.
Page 165
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 165
5. A. realize B. product C. mechanic D. separate
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the blanks.
1. It is recommended that he _______ this course
A. took B. takes C. take D. taking
2. Various societies define _______ in many rather complex ways.
A. that is successful B. what success isC. that success is D. what is success
3. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor _______.
A. fell down B. turned down C. tore down D. broke down
4. “You must always _______ us the truth” the judge said to the man.
A. tell B. confess C. speak D. say
5. Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking.
A. strong B. heavy C. addictive D. capable
6. Don’t set off fireworks too closely to your house, _______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. won’t you
7. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. pull up D. pull in
8. In recent years, more and more people _______ for things with credit cards.
A. pay B. are paid C. are paying D. have been paying
9. He was the first person _______ the fire.
A. discover B. to discover C. discovering D. discovered
10. “Who was the man with you yesterday?” - “He was _______.”
Page 166
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 166
A. the next door man B. the man next to the
door
C. the man next by the door D. the man next door
11. John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “_______!”
A. Better luck next time B. So poor C. Congratulations
D. That was nice of them
12. You can _______ your sister to our party tonight.
A. bring B. carry C. take D. get
13. You need more exercise, so you should _______ golf.
A. carry out B. take in C. turn up D. take up
14. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me?
A. increase B. enlargement C. expansion D. extension
15. His roses won the first ________in the local flower competition.
A. prize B. award C. cup D. reward
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
II. There are TEN mistakes in the passage. Each numbered line in the right column has
one. Find and correct them.
Page 167
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 167
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is
as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because of much
pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example,
exhaust of automobiles causes a large percent of all air pollution.
However, the automobile provides transportation for million of
people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and
water, but factories give employment to the large number of people.
Thus, to end or great reduce pollution immediately, people would
have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most the
people do not want to do that, of course. Nevertheless, pollution
can be gradual reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers
can work to find ways to less the way of pollution that such things
like automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that request businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut
down on certain polluting activities.
Your answer:
(1) …………..…….…
(2) …………..….……
(3) ……………...……
(4) ……………………
(5) ……………………
(6) ……………………
(7) ……………………
(8) ……………………
(9) ……………………
(10)
……………..……
III. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the given word.
1. He feels sad about his _______ result in the examination.
SATISFY
2. The_______ of this factory are widely consumed in this country.
PRODUCE
3. You must keep on working with him no matter how much you
______.
AGREE
4. Film festivals are_______ divided into categories like drama,
documentary or animation.
TYPICAL
5. He enjoyed _______ with friends and it cost nothing.
SOCIAL
6. I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which
_______ disappeared.
MYSTERY
Page 168
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 168
7. Gift exchange is _______ expression of social relations.
SIGNIFY
8. I try not to remember this ______ experience that only leaves me with
unhappy thoughts.
FRIGHTEN
9. The boy _______ asked for permission to go out with his friends.
REPEAT
10. British Rail apologized for the _______ of the 4.20 to Bath.
CANCEL
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in each numbered blank in the following
passage.
NEW HUNT FOR LIFE IN SPACE
British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of
life on (1)_______ planets. Alan Penny and his team at the Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory have designed a telescope that is 40 times more powerful than Hubble. Known
as ‘Darwin’, his telescope could tell if planets 50 (2) _______ years away have any kind of
life on them. Two days (3) _______, NASA scientists had shown a proof that one of
Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny announced that his telescope may be included in
a European Space Agency mission. The Darwin project, with a (4)_______ of 500 million, is
on a short list of two proposals. If approved it will probably be (5)_______ around 2015, its
destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter. The blueprint is actually for five
telescopes positioned 50 meters apart in space, slowly circling a (6)_______ processing
station. The combined data from these telescopes would build up a full picture of a planet,
picking out faint images that have never been seen before. Darwin would not be able to
take detailed photographs of the planets it (7) _______, but Penny believes a second-
generation telescope could be sent up to do this. He claims it is worthwhile mapping the
universe around our (8) _______ galaxy, even though these planets lie (9)_______ our
reach for the moment. The European Space Agency will make its decision (10) ______ Darwin
within three years.
1. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
Page 169
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 169
2. A. light B. lighten C. lightening D. lighting
3. A. following B. after C. next D. later
4. A. price B. schedule C. charge D. budget
5. A. driven B. fetched C. launched D. taken
6. A. central B. centre C. middle D. heart
7. A. invents B. searches C. discovers D. looks
8. A. alone B. same C. one D. own
9. A. out B. toward C. beyond D. over
10. A. of B. on C. about D. with
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to the
questions.
A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and
landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since
human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can
show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is
exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds
against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however,
the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of
light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of
the radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off
objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a
trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other
objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and
ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and
the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air
traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
Page 170
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 170
A. The nature of radar. B. History of radar.
C. Alternatives to radar. D. Types of ranging.
2. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides locations of objects?
A. Shape B. Speed C. Size D. Weight
3. Which type of waves does radar use?
A. tidal B. heat C. sound D. radio
4. The word tracking in the passage most closely means _______.
A. sending B. repairing C. ranging D. searching for
5. What might be inferred from the passage about radar?
A. It has improved navigational safety. B. It was developed from a study of sound
waves. C. It takes the place of a radio. D. It gave birth to the invention of the
airplane.
Your answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word in the following passage.
The idea that a blind person could drive a car sounds crazy. And the concept of
someone who can’t see driving a car at almost 150 miles per hour sounds even (1)
_______. Miranda Naylor, a blind accountant from Southport, has done exactly that in an
attempt to (2) _______ money for charity. Mrs. Naylor drove (3) _______ sports car for
two miles in a straight line along the runway of a disused airfield. She was in radio contact
with her husband Pete Naylor, (4) _______ was able to give her directions and advice in
this way. Her amazing achievement is expected to raise about £50,000, which will be
donated (5) _______ a company that trains dogs for the blind. Mrs. Naylor has been blind
(6) _______ she was six years old and she still has some visual memories of the world (7)
_______ her. She admits that not having her sight makes her life awkward at times. She
believes that if you are disabled in any way, you shouldn’t waste time (8) _______ sorry for
yourself. “It makes a lot of sense to keep busy” she says. “Achieving (9)_______ can be a
great source of self confidence”. Miranda is now looking for a new challenge and (10)
_______ like to ride a motorbike.
Your answers:
Page 171
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 171
1.
2.
3.
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
SECTION IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. I find his handwriting very hard to read.
I have …………………………………………………………………..………………………..………
2. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.
No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
3. Success depends on your hard work.
The harder …………………………………………………………………………………………..…
4. “If I were you, I wouldn’t accept his marriage proposal”, said Nam to Lan.
Nam…………………………………………………………………………………………….………
5. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
Try ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………..….
II. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the
given word. Do not change the given word.
1. The fridge is completely empty.
……………………………………………………………………….………………………………..…..
LEFT
2. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..……..
WORTH
Page 172
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 172
3. Frank never pays any attention to my advice.
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………….…..
NOTICE
4. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..……..
HARDLY
5. Her ability to run a company really impresses me.
……………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……..
IMPRESSED
III. Write a composition on the following topic (about 150-200 words)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 173
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 173
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 174
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 174
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....................
..........
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 16
ĐÁP ÁN BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU
SECTION I: PHONETICS
Page 175
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 175
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently… (5x1=5
pts)
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. D
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from … (5x1=5
pts)
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps. (15x1=15
pts)
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. A
II. There are TEN mistakes in the passage. Find them out and correct them. (10x1=10
pts)
1. because
2. from
3. percentage
4. millions
5. a
6. greatly
7. Most of
8. gradually
9. lessen
10. as
III. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given words. (10x1=10
pts)
1.
unsatisfactory
2. products
3. disagree
4. typically
5. socializing
6.
mysteriously
7. significant
8. frightening
9. repeatedly
10.
cancellation
Page 176
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 176
SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Choose the best answer to fill each blank in the following passage. (10x1=10
pts)
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. B
II. Read the passage and choose the answers to the questions below. (5x2=10
pts)
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with a suitable word. (10x1=10
pts)
1. crazier
2. raise
3. a
4. who
5. to
6. since
7. around
8. feeling
9. something
10. would
SECTION IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (5x1=5
pts)
1. I have difficulty (in) reading his handwriting.
2. No sooner had he returned from his work than he got down to writing a letter.
3. The harder you work, the more successful you are.
4. Nam advised Lan not to accept his marriage proposal.
5. Try as hard as I might, I could not open the window.
Page 177
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 177
II. Finish the second sentence so that it has ….
(5x1=5 pts)
1. There is nothing leftin the fridge.
2. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. / It is not worth repairing that old
typewriter.
3. Frank never takes any notice of my advice.
4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said. /Hardly could John
understand……
5. What I am really impressed by is her ability to run a company. / I’m really impressed
by her….
III. Write a composition on the following topic (about 150-200 words)
(15 pts)
- Layout and length.
- Grammar, structures and vocabulary.
- Content.
TOTAL MARK: 100 pts : 5 = 20 pts
ĐỀ SỐ 17
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HÀ TĨNH
--------------------------
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian gian: 120 phút( không kể thời gian phát đề)
( Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi được phát kèm đề thi này)
Page 178
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 178
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that
of the rest
1. A. hope B. stop C. slope D. cope
2. A. technical B. attention C. event D. talent
3. A. encounter B. enter C. enlarge D. entrust
4. A. call B. count C. centre D. cable
5. A. pure B. durable C. cure D. pursue
Part 2: Pick out the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the others:
1. A. passage B. enjoyable C. moment D. matches
2. A. associate B. together C. traveler D. protected
3. A. weather B. Electric C. absorb D. potential
4. A. preference B. attraction C. advantage D. discover
5. A. escaping B. eruption C. delicate D. explain
Part 3: Choose the correct word or phrase underlined to complete the sentence
1. What __________your sister like? She is funny and intelligent.
A. is B. does C. was D. did
2. If I knew you __________busy, I wouldn’t disturb you.
A. were B. had been C. are D. would be
3. The man __________towards us is an engineer.
A. coming B. comes C. is coming D. to come
4. If you had come to the party, you __________her.
A. would meet B. would have met C. had met D. met
5. The company __________employees are on strike is closing down soon.
A. which B. whose C. that D. where
6. Water boil/ is boiling/ boils/ was boling at 100oC.
7. Sunday is a holiday ______________most people rest.
A. which B. that C. where D. when
Page 179
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 179
8. When she was cooking dinner, she __________her finger.
A. cuts B. cut C. was cutting D. is cutting
9. I have lived here since I __________10.
A. am B. have been C. will be D. was
10. They would be angry if you __________them.
A. aren’t B. don’t C. won’t D. didn’t visit
11. What will you do if you ___________a million dollars?
A. win B. won C. had won D. will win
12. If you stay up late, you ___________sleepy the next morning.
A. feel B. felt C. would feel D. will feel
13. _____________which attract so many visitors as Venice, Italy.
A. Fewer B. As few C. There are few D. Few places
14. He was ___________of all his money.
A. stolen B. robbed C. removed D. taken
15. I _____________him to arrive in a fortnight.
A. expect B. wait C. hope D. suspect
16. The question was difficult therefore _____________of students could answer it.
A. few B. a lot of C. a few D. a bit
17. The people in the theatre are the__________
A. audience B. lookers C. observers D. watchers
18. If you live in a house which is not yours you have to pay___________.
A. a fee B. rent C. fare D. charge
19. The person who designs a house is the____________.
A. engineer B. architect C. painter D. builder
20. Can you __________a pound note? I need some coins for the telephone box.
A. exchange B. change C. give D. offer
Page 180
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 180
21.What __________advice she gave us !
A. so good B. such good C. a good D. good
22.My dog as well as my cats ________twice a day.
A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
23.When I came into the class, I realized I knew _____________.
A. them all B. all them C. they all D. all of they
24.Do it right now, ___________ ?
A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. don’t you
25.We ________for her for ten minutes.
A. wait B. waited C. are waiting D. have been waiting
26.His father is not interested in tennis and ___________.
A. he doesn’t, either B. so doesn’t he
C. neither does he D. neither is he
27.The little girl wasted half an hour ___________for her picture book.
A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
28.__________does it take you to do the washing ?
A. How fast B. What time C. How long D. How often
29.Your hair is long. Are you going to __________ ?
A. have it cut B. have cut it C. be cutting it D. have it cutting
30.Would you like tea or coffee? – I ________drink tea than coffee.
A. would like B. would prefer C. would rather D. would wish
31.It is high time you _____________more attentive in class.
A. are B. were C. must be D. have been
32.He was _________that we turned off the TV set immediately.
A. so bad singer B. such bad singer C. such bad a singerD. so bad a singer
33.I wish you _____________that! It’s really annoying habit.
A. won’t do B. couldn’t do C. wouldn’t do D. don’t do
34. “I’m sorry about that!” – “_____________!”
A. That’s right B. Of course C. It’s OK D. You’re welcome
Page 181
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 181
35.Not until 2008 ___________across the river.
A. the first bridge was built B. the first building of a bridge was
C. built the first bridge D. was the first bridge built
36.Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson. ___________turning down your stereo a bit ?
A. Would you please B. Would you mind
C. Could you D. Would you like
37. I was just _______ to go out when Peter phoned.
A. used B. planned C. about D. around
38. The book provides students ________ useful tips to pass the coming exam.
A. of B. about C. on D. with
39. _______ he practised hard, he didn’t pass the driving test.
A. As long as B. Even though C. In spite of D. If
40. I felt disappointed because I was ________ by the company I applied to.
A. criticized B. rejected C. blamed D. forgotten
41. If I were you, I __________ harder to pass the examination.
A. would work B. will work C. worked D. work
42. We were all hungry, so she suggested __________ dinner early.
A. to have B. having C. had D. have
43. I wish I _______ in London with my friends now.
A. am B. was C. were D. will be
44. I find it difficult to make a good _________ on this problem.
A. want B. decision C. thought D. view
45. We didn’t ________ to the station in time to catch the train.
A. reach B. arrive C. get D. lead
46. My mother is one of the women who ............ money.
A. enjoys to spend B. enjoys spending C. enjoy spending D. enjoy to spend
47. Their exports are just ........... ours.
A. similar B. like C. as D. same
Page 182
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 182
48. You may put money in a small coin bank, ........ a piggy bank at home to keep it safe.
A. as such B. such C. such as D. so
49. It is time you.......... hard for the exam.
A. to revise B. revise C. revised D. revising
50. I live in Dalat, ........... is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam.
A. who B. where C. which D. that
Part 4: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following
sentences
1. Nowadays laser beams can be used to treat _____________.
2. Thousands of ______ are working hard to find out remedies to
swine flu.
3. Only five ____________ were shorlisted for the interview.
4. Peter drives very _______________. He’s hardly had a minor
accident.
5. My father has lately _________________ in giving up smoking.
6. After the earthquake, very few people were found to be
_____________.
7. Your son is very naughty. He has cut himself again, and it is______
badly.
8. The doctor tried to ___________ the soldier’s wound in a fierce
battle.
9. She is a studious pupil. She always listens _____ to her teachers’
lessons.
10. Whenever there are food ________ people immediately preserve
food.
DEAF
SCIENCE
APPLY
CARE
SUCCESS
LIVE
BLOOD
HEALTH
ATTENTION
SHORT
Part 5: There is a mistake in each of following sentence find and correct it
1. He spent two hours to translate this text into English yesterday morning.
........................
Page 183
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 183
2. We are going on a trip to a countryside with our classmates next month.
3. Many of the peoples in my home village have lived in their village all
their lives.
4. First the examiner asked me what my name was, and where I come
from.
5. Could you send me some information about a possibly course that I can
take?
6. They who arrive early will get the best selection of seats.
7.Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central
States.
8.There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation
with those of another.
9.Drug addition has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions
from school or college.
10. The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so
limited.
11. I have a very interested job because as a journalist I meet many people.
12. My boss watches me closely and lets me know how I am doing and tells
me if I am doing bad.
13. You probably have never heard of my country where I live because it’s
very far of your home.
14. I would like you see some pictures of my country and I will attach them
to my next report.
15. I am trying since I was at school to learn a foreign language but it was
difficult for me.
16. On their very first evening he told his wife he was just going out for a
short walking but it was really to buy her some flowers.
17. He found a shop quickly and brought the flowers but he couldn't get
back to the hotel.
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Page 184
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 184
18. I have eaten too many of those greasy bacon pies, and now I feel sickly.
19. He was upset last Monday morning by her bad attitudes.
20. My brother is not old enough for driving a car.
........................
........................
Part 6:Choose the best answer to fill in each of the gaps in the text below
There’s now increasing concern about the world's energy resources, particularly
about those involving fossil (1)_______. In less than a hundred years we shall probably
(2)_____ all the present (3)_____ of oil and gas. The world's coal (4) ____ should last
longer but, once used, these cannot be (5) _______.
It is important, therefore, that we should develop such (6) _____ sources of
energy as solar
energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind (7)_______ (classed as
(8)_______ energy).Until these energy (9)____ are widely used, it is important for the
developed countries to reduce energy (10)_______ as much as possible.
1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies
2. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust
3. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources
4. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
5. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced
6. A. traditional B. alternative C. surprising D. revolutionary
7. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion
8. A. repeatable B. continual C. renewable D. continuous
9. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials
10.A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption
Part 7: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. His
(1)________________ were Augustine and Mary Washington. George (2)
______________ up on a farm in Virginia. Little is (3) ____________ of his early
Page 185
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 185
childhood. He attended (4) ________________ irregularly from his 7th to his 15th year.
His (5) _____________ subject was mathematics. He learned to be a surveyor of land
when he grew up. He (6) _______________ the army and was a leader during the
American Revolution. He later became the first (7) ____________ of the United States.
George Washington is (8) ______________ by his people the "Father of our country".
The Americans (9) ___________his birthday on Presidents' Day in February. His (10)
______________ is on the one-dollar bill.
Part 8: Read the following passage and then put a circle round the letter of the
correct words to complete each sentence which follows:
Keeping our teeth healthy
It’s very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They
also help us to look nice.
How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of
the tooth. This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there. Then the
decay slowly spreads inside the tooth. Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we
may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy? First, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He
can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our
teeth to check that they are growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait
until they have toothache before they see a dentist.
Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least
twice a day once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use
wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal.
Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for or teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish,
brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets,
biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are
harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay.
1) Good teeth help us _______.
a) be nice b) have good eyesight c) chew our food d) be important
2) When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth _________.
a) become hard b) begin to decay
c) send poison into the blood d) make us feel quite ill
3) A lot people visit a dentist only when __________.
a) their teeth grow properly b) they have holes in their teeth
c) they have toothache d) they have brushed their teeth
Page 186
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 186
4) We ought to try to clean our teeth __________.
a) once a day b) at least twice a day
c) between meals d) before breakfast
5) We shouldn’t eat a lot of _________.
a) red rice b) fresh fruit c) fish d) chocolate
6) Sweets are harmful because they make our teeth ___________.
a) black b) ache c) bad d) cracked
Part 9: Rewrite the following sentences, begin as shown and keep the meaning
unchanged
1. The flight from Bangkok to London lasted for more than twelve hours.
It took _________________________________________________________________
2. No decision on the issue has been made yet.
Nothing ________________________________________________________________
3. It was such a boring film that she felt asleep.
The film _______________________________________________________________
4. One of my favorite pastimes is watching plays.
Going _________________________________________________________________
5. You can borrow the car but you’ve got to fill it up with petrol.
Provided_______________________________________________________________
6. It's quite pointless to complain about the situation.
There is no _____________________________________________________________
7. She spends too much money on clothing.
If ____________________________________________________________________
8. You are the worst footballer in the world.
No one________________________________________________________________
9. Susan finds it easy to make friends at her new school.
Page 187
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 187
Susan has no ___________________________________________________________
10. There are a lot of vehicles on the road today.
There is _______________________________________________________________
Part 10: Use the words given to make meaningful sentences so as to complete a story
1. man/ holiday/ London/ first time
_______________________________________________________________________
2. after/ arrive/ hotel/ he/ send/ wife/ telegram
_______________________________________________________________________
3. in/ telegram/ he/ inform/ wife/ of/ safe/ arrival
_______________________________________________________________________
4. he/ also/ give/ her/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
5. next day/ he/ go/ sightseeing/ round/ London
_______________________________________________________________________
6. he/ satisfy/ enjoy/ visit/ much/ as/ it/ one/ most beautiful cities/ world
_______________________________________________________________________
7. he/ go/ restaurant/ have/ dinner/ after/ tour
_______________________________________________________________________
8. he/ tired/ want/ go back/ hotel/ get/ some sleep
_______________________________________________________________________
9. unfortunately/ he/ not remember/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
10. late that night/ wife/ receive/ strange/ telegram/ say/
“please/send/name/address/hotel/at once”.
_______________________________________________________________________
Page 188
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 188
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 17
ĐÁP ÁN 10 CHUYÊN ANH
Part 1: Pronunciation
1. B. stop
2. D. talent
3. B. enter
4. C. centre
5. D. pursue
6. D. large
7. A. guidance
8. D. thread
9. D. wonder
10. D. palace
Part 2: Multiple choice
1. is 2. are 3. coming 4. would have met 5. whose 6. boils
7. when 8. cut 9. was 10. didn’t 11. win 12. will feel
13. There are few 14. robbed 15. expect 16. few 17. audience
18. rent 19. architect 20. change 21. C. a good22.B. eats 23. A. them all
24. C. will you25. D. have been waiting26. D. neither is he 27 B. looking
28C. How long29. A. have it cut 30. C. would rather 31. B. were
32. D. so bad a singer33. C. wouldn’t do 34. C. It’s OK35. D. was the first bridge
built36. B. Would you mind 37. C. about 38. D. with39. B. Even though
40. B. rejected 41. A. would work42. B. having 43. C. were
44. B. decision 45. C. ge t 46. B. enjoys spending 47. B. like 48.C. such as
49. C. revised 50. C. which
Part 3: Multiple choice (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. A. fuels 2. D. exhaust 3. D. sources 4. A. reserves
5. C. renewed
6. B. alternative 7. C. power 8. C. renewable 9. B. supplies 10. D.
consumption
Part 4: Word formation (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. deafness 2. scientists3. applicants4. carefully5. succeeded
6. alive7. bleeding8. heal9. attentively10. shortages
Page 189
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 189
Part 5: Error shooting (0,1 x 20 = 2,0 i m)
1. to translate 6. They 11. interested 16. walking
2. a countryside 7. Fertilize 12. bad 17. brought
3. the peoples 8. those 13. of 18. sickly
4. come 9. of 14. see 19. attitudes
5. possibly course 10. that his 15. am 20. for driving
Part 6: Gap filling (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. parents 2. grew 3. known 4. school 5. favorite/ best
6. joined 7. President 8. called 9. celebrate 10. picture/photo
Part 7: Rewriting (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. It took (me) more than twelve (/12) hours to fly from Bangkok to London.
2. Nothing (on the issue) has been decided yet.
3. The film was so boring that she felt asleep.
4. Going to the theatre is one of my favorite pastimes/ something I really enjoy doing.
5. Provided (that) you fill the car up with petrol , you can borrow it.
6. There is no point/sense/good (in) complaining about the situation.
7. If I were her, I wouldn't spend too much/ I would spend less money on clothing.
(/ If only she wouldn't spend too much/ she would spend less money on clothing).
8. No one (else) in the world plays football as/so badly as you (do).
9. Susan has no difficulty/difficulties in making friends at her new school.
10. There is a lot of/ heavy traffic in the road today.
Part 8: Sentence completing (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. A man was/went on holiday in London for the first time.
2. After arriving/ he (had) arrived at the hotel, he sent his wife a telegram.
3. In the telegram he informed his wife of his/the safe arrival.
4. He also gave her the name and the address of his/the hotel.
Page 190
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 190
5. The next day he went sightseeing round London.
6. He was satisfied and enjoyed his visit very much as it was one of the most beautiful
cities in/ of the world.
7. He went to a restaurant to have/ and had dinner after his/the tour.
8. He was tired and wanted to go back to the hotel to/ and get some sleep.
9. Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the name and (the) address of the/his hotel.
10. Late that night his wife received a strange telegram which said “Please send me the
name and (the) address of my hotel at once”.
ĐỀ SỐ 18
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
BẮC GIANG
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
( Đề thi gồm 4 trang)
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG
Năm Học: 2007 - 2008
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Ngày thi: 18.7.2007
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút.
Học sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi này.
Học sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
PartI. Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. He suggested that we………..to the theatre instead of staying at home
A. should go B. go C. will go D. A and B are correct
2. They would buy that house if they ………….enough money.
A. have B. have had C. had D. would have
3. The rules of the games ………by the referee within ninety minutes.
A. is observed B. observe C. are observed D. must observe
4. Tom as well as his two brothers…………very good at Maths.
A. is B. are C. have been D. being
5. We have lived in this town ………1998.
Page 191
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 191
A. for B. since C. ago D. in
6. The teacher let me……home early because I felt sick.
A. go B. going C. to go D. went
7. It’s not worth…………her to change her mind. She will never listen to anybody.
A. persuading B. to persuade C. make D. to make
8. They…………all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach .
A. passed B. used C. took D. spent
9. I prefer coffee……...tea. I don’t like tea.
A. from B. than C. over D. to
10. Tom enjoys……strange stamps.
A. to collect B. collect C. collecting D. to collecting
Part II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets
1. What you ( learn).... since you (come).............here?. How many friends you
(make).......? I
(meet already)............a lot of interesting peole.
2. Yesterday, I ( see).............Pam, a friend of mine, at a restaurant. I (not see)......... her
for years.
At first, I ( not recognise)........her because she (lose)........... at least fifty pounds.
3. If I ( be)..........taller, I (can).........be a policeman, but I’m too short.
Part III. Give the correct prepositions to complete the following sentences
1. Write to me and tell me all ...........your holiday in France.
2. The wall of the room was made.........thick glass.
3. She asked her sister to look …………..her baby when she went shopping yesterday.
4. My present job is not very wonderful, but I prefer it ………….what I did before.
5. Did he break the window………..accident or on purpose?
6. She apologized…………her teacher for her coming late.
7. Sorry, I haven’t written ………..you for such a long time.
8. Young children are keen………..playing in the rain.
Page 192
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 192
9. At weekends, the library is crowded………..students.
10. ………..the end, he succeeded in solving the problems.
Part IV. Give the correct form of words in brackets in the following sentences.
1. He had no (CHOOSE)………but to make his own (DECIDE)………. .
2. The (DISCUSS)…………lasted 2 hours but we didn’t reach any (AGREE)……….. .
3. You should (APOLOGY)……………to her for your (RUDE)…………….. .
4. We often go (BOAT)..........and (FISH).............in the river in Summer.
5. The shop (ASSIST)………….is always (HELP)………………to customers.
Part V. Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D that best fits each space in the
followingpassage.
A trip to France
Paul had a very interesting summer holiday this year. His French pen – friend
invited him to visit her family in the south of France. Paul (1)............by plane from
London to Paris. Marie, his French friend, (2).............him in Paris and together they
took a train from Paris to Marseilles.. Masreilles is the (3)...........where Marie’s family
lives. It is a very large port. A lot of people live in Marseilles and (4)............are many
interesting shops and cafes there. Paul started learning French
at school two years ago and he spoke French all the time with Marie and her family.
(5).......it was very difficult for him but soon it became (6)............easier. One day, Marie
and her parents (7)...... Paul for a picnic in the mountains. They climbed a big hill. From
the top of the hill, they had a wonderful (8)........ . In the (9)..........they could see the
sea. Paul was very sad when it was time to go back to London and school. He is already
looking (10)..........to the next summer when Marie is going to spend her holidays with
his family in England.
1. A. got B. moved C. went D. transfered
2. A. met B. saw C. took D. greeted
3. A. country B. town C. capital D. village
4. A. they B. those C. these D. there
5. A. At first B. At beginning C. At starting D. At first time
6. A. much B. so C. too D. extremely
Page 193
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 193
7. A. brought B. took C. carried D. got
8. A. view B. sight C. scene D. scenery
9. A. space B. air C. distance D. way
10. A. through B. forward C. on D. out
Part VI. Fill each gap in the following letter with a suitable word.
My most embarrassing experience (1).......... when I had just left university. I had just
started (2).......... in a Liverpool secondary school. One morning my alarm clock didn't
(3)............ because I had forgotten to (4)......... it up. I woke up at haft past eight and
school began at nine. I (5).......... washed, shaved, got dressed, jumped (6)............ my
car and (7) ............to school. When I arrived, the students (8).............. already gone into
class. I didn't go to the staff room, but went (9)........... into class. After two or three
(10)........... the students (11)............ laughing, and I couldn't understand (12).............!
Suddenly I looked (13).............. and (14)............... I had (15)............... on one black shoe
and one brown shoe!
Part VII. Read the text , then answer the questions
In Britain, natural gas is the most popular fuel for heating homes, and for
cooking. It is piped all over the country from the gas fields below the North sea. Natural
gas is used chiefly as a direct source of energy, although it is also used in the chemical
industry. At the moment, the supply is plentiful, but it will be running short by the end
of the century, and it will run out during the 21
st
century unless new supplies are found.
We could do without natural gas, as coal gas can be used as a substitute, and there
should be enough coal to last for several centuries. However, it is a form of energy
which is not only cheap, but also highly efficient.
1. What is natural gas used for?
__________________________________________________________________
2. Where does it come from?
__________________________________________________________________
3. What is gas used chiefly as? When will it run out?
__________________________________________________________________
4. What can be used as a substitute for natural gas?
Page 194
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 194
__________________________________________________________________
5. Is natural gas expensive or cheap?
__________________________________________________________________
Part VIII. Find one mistake and correct it in each of the following sentences.
1. My best friend is coming to Hanoi to visit me in 19
th
July __________________
2. Most of the students seemed very nervously before the final exam
__________________
3. When she came to visit me, I did my homework __________________
4. Vicky had had that motorbike only three days ago. __________________
5. Would you mind to help me do this exercise, please? __________________
6. Most of their farm work used to do by hand years ago. __________________
7. You know where Karen is, do you? __________________
8. She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy to talk to her _______________
9. Would you like going camping with us this Sunday? __________________
10. When you want to go fishing this morning, I'll go with you __________________
Part IX. Complete the following letter using suggested words
Dear Sir
__________________________________________________________________
1. I/ see/ your Institute’s advertisement/ Today’s TV program.//
__________________________________________________________________
2. I/ interested/ learn English and I/ would like/ some information/ Institute.//
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. I/ can speak/ a little English/ but/ read it /slowly/ writing/ bad so/ I/ want/ improve/
reading/ writing.//.
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Page 195
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 195
4. Could you/ provide/more information/ length/ courses and fees/ beginners?. I/ can
supply/
record of English study/ if necessary.//
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
5. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon.//
__________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Susan
Part X. Make questions for the underlined words or phrases
_____________________________________________________________________
1. People learn English because it’s useful for their work
_____________________________________________________________________
2. She often goes to work by bike
_____________________________________________________________________
3. They have moved to London for nearly two years
_____________________________________________________________________
4. I want to know more information about the English course
_____________________________________________________________________
5. He often goes out for a walk with his family after dinner
Part XI. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printedbefore them.
1. She spends two hours a day practicing English.
It takes…………………………………………………………………………………
2. If you don’t work hard, you won’t pass the entrance exam.
Unless………………………………………………………………………………….
3. We finished this task in about two hours
We spent……………………………………………………………………………….
Page 196
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 196
4. People think Columbus found America before others.
America………………………………………………………………………………..
5. “ Shall we go for a ride to the countryside this Sunday” one of the boys said
One of the boys…………………………………………………………………………
6. I like ice – cream and my sister likes it, too.
Both…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We didn’t return home until we finished the test.
Not until………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I had just arrived home when my mother phoned me.
No sooner……………………………………………………………………………….
9. This exercise is very difficult so we can’t do it well.
This exercise isn’t………………………………………………………………………
10. Although they were very poor, they managed to send their children to school.
Despite………………………………………………………………………………….
The end
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 18
HƯỚNG DÃN CHẤM ĐIỂM
Total: 100 points = 10points
PartI. 10points
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C
Part II. 10points
1. have you learnt ( learned) – came – have you made – have already met
2. saw – hadn’t seen – didn’t recognise – (had) lost
3. were – could
Part III. 10points
1. about 2. of 3. after 4. to 5. by 6. to 7. to 8. on 9. with 10. In
Page 197
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 197
Part IV. 10points
1. choice – decision 2. discussion – agreement 3. apologize/ apologise – rudeness
4. boating - fishing5. assistant – helpful
Part V. 10points
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
Part VI. 15points
1. happened 2. teaching/working 3. ring 4. wind 5. quickly /
rapidly 6. into 7. drove
8. had 9. straight 10. minutes 11. started/began 12. why13. down14. understood15.
put
Part VII. 5points
1. Natural gas/ It is used for heating homes and for cooking.
2. It comes from the gas fields below the North Sea.
3. Gas/ It is used chiefly as a direct source of energy.
It will run out during the 21
st
century.
4. Coal gas can. ( Coal gas be used as a substitute for natural gas).
5. It’s/ It is cheap.
Part VIII. 10 points
1. in -> on 2. nervously -> nervous 3. did -> was doing 4. had had -
> had
5. to help -> helping 6. used to do -> used to be done 7. do you -> don’t
you
8. to talk -> talking 9. going camping -> to go camping 10. When -> If
Part IX. 5 points
Dear Sir,
1. I saw your Institute’s advertisement on Today’s TV program.
Page 198
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 198
2. I am (very) interested in learning English and I would like some information about
your Institute.
3. I can speak a little English, bur I read it ( very) slowly and my writing is bad so I want
to
improve my reading and ( my) writing.
4. Could you please provide more information about the length of courses and fees for
beginners?. I can supply my record of English study if necessary.
5. I look forward / am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Yours sincerely
Susan.
Part X. 5 points
1. Why do people learn English?
2. How does she (often) go to school?
3. How long have they moved to London?
4. What do you want to know?
5. When does he(often) go out for a walk with his family?
Part XI. 10 points
1. It takes her two hours a day to practice/ practise English.
2. Unless you work hard, you won’t pass the entrance exam.
3. We spent about two hours finishing this task.
4. America is thought to have been found by Columbus before others.
5. One of the boys suggested going for a ride to the countryside that Sunday.
6. Both I and my sister like ice – cream.
7. Not until we returned home did we finish the test
8. No sooner had I arrived home than my mother phoned me.
9. This exercise isn’t easy enough for us to do it well.
10. Despite being very poor, they managed to send their children to school
Page 199
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 199
Or: Despite the fact that they were very poor, they managed to send their children to
school
Or: Despite their poverty, they managed to send their children to school.
ĐỀ SỐ 19
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN THPT_ TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (môn chuyên)(thời gian 150 phút)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others:
1. A. eventually B. depletion C. competitive D. regretful
2. A. vacancy B. wholesale C. inflation D. stagnant
3. A. education B. bridges C. garage D. enlarge
4. A. box B. clocks C. class D. relics
5. A. church B. further C. sure D. urgent
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others:
1. A. possession B. property C. industry D. element
2. A. basically B. eminent C. ordinary D. maternal
3. A. shortcoming B. leopard C. kindergarten D. personify
4. A. undoubtedly B. economic C. university D. agricultural
5. A. enthusiasm B. fertilizer C. indicator D. socializing
III. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank:
1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until
9 o’clock.
A. cause B. reason C. aim D. point
2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment.
A. many B. a lot of C. some of D. a few
3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it.
A. risk B. intend C. persist D. insist
4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action.
A. agreed B. approved C. proved D. justified
5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine.
A. double as large B. semi-larger than
C. twice as large as D. as two-time as large
6. _ “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?” _ “____________”
Page 200
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 200
A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding!
C. I’ve seen better. D. None of your business!
7. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. that oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
8. ______ to school by bus.
A. Many a student goes B. Many the students go
C. Many of students go D. Much student goes
9. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents.
A. on B. into C. for D. with
10. ______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct
D. Dinosaurs became extinct
11. The new manager is ______ easy-going. He is always very serious about the work.
A. by no means B. by means of C. by all means D. in the mean time
12. We enjoy the hams and coffee at this _______ restaurant.
A. family-owning B. family-owned C. owning-family D. owned-family
13. I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing
interesting there.
A. haven’t been invited B. hadn’t been invited
C. not be invited D. not have been invited
14. When the university suggested _______, the student union protested vigorously.
A. tuition be raised B. to raise tuition
C. on raising tuition D. that tuition should raise
15. ______ one after another, parallel computers perform groups of operations at the
same time.
A. Conventional computers, by handling tasks
B. Since tasks being handled by conventional computers
C. Whereas conventional computers handle tasks
D. While tasks handled by conventional computers
16. She ______ him of having lied to her.
A. threatened B. blamed C. criticized D. accused
17. We have bought extra food _______ our friends stay to have dinner.
A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as
Page 201
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 201
18. Cut this cake into six _______ pieces.
A. same B. alike C. like D. equal
19. If only it _______ differently! I had hoped to be acquitted.
A. had been concluded B. were concluded
C. had concluded D. concluded
20. I was ______ in the countryside but went to school in HCMC.
A. brought up B. taken over C. made up D. put off
21. Most of _______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies
of material remains.
A. these B. what C. which D. their
22. We couldn’t afford that house because it ________.
A. was over my head B. paid through the nose
C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet
23. ______ the Christmas shopping season begins.
A. That is after Thanksgiving B. After Thanksgiving it is
C. It is after Thanksgiving that D. It is Thanksgiving that
24. New York City is America’s largest city, ______ it is not the capital of New YorkState.
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
25. He promised her an Oxford dictionary, but disappointingly he _______ on his word.
A. turned over B. stood up C. went back D. sat down
26. This young music composer is very famous _______ the most influential composer.
A. for B. to C. as D. with
27. She came ______ a lot of problems at work.
A. up with B. down with C. in for D. up against
28. They take ______ each other like two peas.
A. in B. after C. to D. for
29. Didn’t it ever ______ to them that they would be severely punished?
A. occur B. happen C. enter D. come
30. If you want to ______ weight, cut down on fat.
A. put off B. come down C. take over D. cut off
31. By the time we get out of this traffic jam, all the guests _______ home.
A. have gone B. had gone C. will go D. will have gone
32. ______ members of the class has to be responsible for his own actions.
A. Each of the B. Every C. None of D. All
33. The teacher _______ them the answer to the question.
A. explained B. said C. discussed D. told
Page 202
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 202
34. We met each other at the meeting ______ coincidence.
A. by B. in C. for D. to
35. As we’ve been discussing for 2 hours without any solution, I’d like to ______ my
own solution to this problem.
A. come up B. bring down C. put forward D. take in
36. The accident resulted ______ some minor injuries.
A. to B. from C. in D. of
37. Dave, I really appreciate _______ me. But I think I could manage it myself.
A. you to help B. you helped C. your helping D. that you would help
38. One of the robbers was described by the witnesses _______ tall and about 25.
A. like B. by C. in D. as
39. I left the purse at home. Can you _______ without breakfast today, dear?
A. go B. do C. make D. live
40. One of the solutions _______ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city
center.
A. are suggested B. is suggested C. suggesting D. suggested
41. While the boss was away, her assistant stood ______ her and helped her solve any
problems arising.
A. up to B. in for C. up against D. out of
42. I would like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quite place.
A. before all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
43. We could never get ready for the test at such short _______.
A. call B. notice C. advice D. note
44. To resist corrosion _______ for today's car to prevent havoc caused by road salts,
gravel and other materials.
A. have new coatings been developed B. new coatings developing
C. development of new coatings D. new coatings have been
developed
45. Some scientists say it is essential that mankind _______ the amount of air pollution
in big cities.
A. be reduced B. reduced C. reduce D. will reduce
46. She couldn’t but _____ there crying.
A. stood B. standing C. to stand D. stand
47. ______ where to find the key, the boy could not open the safe.
A. Knowing not B. Knew not C. Not knowing D. Didn’t know
48. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
Page 203
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 203
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
49. Computers are said to be _______ for the development of mankind.
A. here to stay B. neither here nor there
C. here and there D. here today, gone tomorrow
50. _ “She’s the best pianist in the school.” _ “__________”
A. That’s that. B. Never mind!
C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again.
IV. Identify the mistake in each sentence:
1. Although most known for her prose works, Maya Angelou also published several
collections of poetry.
A. most known B. her prose works C. also published D. poetry
2. Technically speaking, astronauts can be able to visit the moon and live there briefly.
A. Technically B. can be able to C. visit D. briefly
3. There are many species of birds in danger of extinction, with a large number of
which, 117 in all, found on oceanic islands.
A. There are B. extinction C. of which D. in all
4. If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation.
A. kept B. can still sprout C. up to D. their
5. Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fangs that they use to poison their
victims.
A. Some B. they are called C. use D. their
6. The nitrogen makes up over 78 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass
surrounding the planet.
A. The nitrogen B. over C. percent of D. surrounding
7. Why so many students graduate weak at reading and math are questions continuing
to disturb educators.
A. so many B. weak at C. are questions D.continuing
8. Although apples do not grow during the cold season, apple trees must have such
season in order to flourish.
A. Although B. during C. such season D. to flourish
9. Dentistry is a branch of medicine that developed very dramatically in the last twenty
years.
A. Dentistry B. branch of C. developed D. dramatically
10. Rabbits have large front tooth, short tails, and hind legs feet adapted for running
and jumping.
A. Rabbits B. tooth C. and D. running and jumping
Page 204
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 204
V. Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank:
While (1)________ everyone accepts the goal of developing (2)_______ in the three
"R's" - reading, writing, and arithmetic - it often seems impossible to (3)_______
agreement on any goal beyond that. In the broadest (4)________, the conflict over
educational goals can be (5)_______ as a conflict between conservatives and liberals,
or, (6)_______ they are sometimes called, essentialists and progressives.
The conservatives, or essentialists, tend to identify (7)________ desirable education
with the transmission of the cultural heritage, a no-nonsense (8)_______ featuring the
three R's at the elementary-school level, and academic studies or strong vocational or
business courses in the secondary school. They put (9)_______ on the training of the
mind and cultivation of the intellect.
The liberals, or progressives, tend to be interested in the development of the
(10)_______ child, not merely in training the child's mind or in preparing the child for
adult (11)_______ in a remote future. They emphasize rich, meaningful school living in
the present, and they view subject matter as a resource (12)________ total human
development (13)_______ as a goal in itself. They do not downgrade content but
believe it should be (14)_______ not for (15)________ own sake but as a means of
fostering thought and inquiry.
1. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. utmost
2. A. talents B. actions C. skills D. techniques
3. A. get B. accomplish C. take D. reach
4. A. terms B. words C. letters D. means
5. A. viewed B. thought C. counted D. named
6. A. but B. when C. although D. as
7. A. certain B. a C. the D. as
8. A. subject B. curriculum C. object D. program
9. A. significance B. stress C. emphasis D. strength
10. A. complete B. whole C. all-round D. total
11. A. living B. lives C. liveliness D. life
12. A. at B. in C. of D. for
13. A. but for B. rather than C. instead D. better
14. A. inquired B. required C. acquired D. requested
15. A. it B. its C. them D. their
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions:
A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the astounding discovery that a
suddenincrease in the volume of traffic through an area affects people in the way that
Page 205
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 205
a sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by finding three blocks of
houses in San Francisco that looked much alike and had the same kind of middle-class
and working-class residents, with approximately the same ethnic mix. The difference
was that only 2,000 cars a day ran down Octavia Street (LIGHT street, in Appleyard’s
terminology) while Gough Street (MEDIUM street) was used by 8,000 cars daily, and
Franklin Street (HEAVY street) had around 16,000 cars a day. Franklin Street often had
as many cars in an hour as Octavia had in a day.
Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes and soot, directly, and trash
secondarily. That is, the cars didn’t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated,
residents seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of
territory residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes.
Many Franklin Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of
their time in the rear of their houses. Most families with children had already left.
Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat
on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends
and twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.
On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as
traffic increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own
lives. A number of families had recently moved and more were considering. Those who
were staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.
1. The word “astounding” in line 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. startling B. disappointing C. dubious D. alternative
2. The three streets mentioned in this passage are different in that __________.
A. they are in different cities.
B. the residents are of different ethnic backgrounds.
C. they have varying amounts of traffic.
D. the income levels of the residents vary considerably.
3. Approximately how many cars used Franklin Street daily?
A. 2,000 B. 8,000 C. 16,000 D. 20,000
4. All of the following are direct results of heavy traffic EXCEPT __________.
A. increased amount of trash B. greater danger to residents
C. more pollution D. more vibrations
5. The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to __________.
A. discuss the problem of trash disposal
B. point out the disadvantage of heavy traffic
C. propose an alternate system of transportation
D. suggest ways to cope with traffic problems
Page 206
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 206
6. On which street was there the most social interaction?
A. Octavia Street B. Gough Street
C. Franklin Street D. There was no significance social interaction on any of
the three streets
7. The word “chatted” in line 14 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. joked B. talked C. argued D. walked
8. Which of the following is NOT a statement you would expect from a resident of
Gough Street?
A. People on this street are unhappy because the neighborhood is deteriorating.
B. People on this street think mostly of themselves.
C. People on this street have more and more space for which they feel responsible.
D. A number of people are preparing to leave this street.
9. In what order does the author present detailed discussions of the three streets?
A. LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY B. HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT
C. HEAVY, LIGHT, MEDIUM D. LIGHT, HEAVY, MEDIUM
10. What is the writer’s attitude toward heavy traffic when he mentions the
Appleyard’s study?
A. neutral B. favorable C. critical D. doubtful
VII. Supply each blank with one suitable word:
Many tourists who visit Central America find (1)______ surprising to learn that the
Mayas still live there. (2)______ it is true that their ancient civilization came to an end
when their country was (3)______ over by the Spanish conquistadors, the Mayan
people carried (4)______ living in the area. Today there are an estimated 1.2 million
Mayas (5)______ live in southern Mexico, and many other areas of Central America
states have large Mayan populations as (6)______.
Many of their stories and art forms have remained (7)______ over time, and today,
women weave clothing and carpets that have signs and symbols that are the same as
(8)______ found in ancient temples.
The different patterns and symbols on these brightly coloured (9)______ not only look
attractive, (10)______ can also communicate important information such as marital
(11)______.
Even though the majority of the Mayas are now Catholics, many of the festivals that
they (12)_______ part in are a mixture of the old rituals that their ancestors (13)______
to practise and more modern Christian elements. It was perhaps the Mayas' ability to
(14)_______ and change that made it possible for them to survive to the (15)______
day.
VIII. Supply the appropriate forms of words in the brackets:
Page 207
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 207
1. Young children should be well aware of their ________ manner. (BEHAVE)
2. Please put the books back to where you took them. Don’t ________ any of them.
(PLACE)
3. The ________ are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30. (FLY)
4. I’ve never met such a strong man. His energy seems ________. (EXHAUST)
5. Those rose bushes need protection. Spray them with ________. (INSECT)
6. Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents _______ proud of you?
(MEASURE)
7. Be careful. You may be _______ to put all your eggs in one basket. (ADVICE)
8. The boy watched the performance of the tigers, _______ with amazement.
(BREATHE)
9. I would like to express my admiration for his _______ of knowledge. (PROFOUND)
10. The cancellation of the case resulted from the ________ in court of the defendant
resulted in. (APPEAR)
11. The _______ of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation
exam. (SPEAK)
12. Mercedes is a very ________ car. (DEPEND)
13. There should be ________ staff in case someone is absent and needs to be
replaced. (STAND)
14. You’ll be punished for all your ________. (DO)
15. With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very ________.
(CONSUME)
IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning:
1. It was wrong of you to scare your little brother like that.
You oughtn’t
____________________________________________________________
2. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object ____________________________________________________________
3. The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the
concert.
No ____________________________________________________________
4. She is proud that she is such a good DJ.
She prides ____________________________________________________________
5. He delayed writing the book until he had a lot of research.
Only ____________________________________________________________
6. Foolishly, I paid all the money before collecting the goods.
Page 208
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 208
I paid ____________________________________________________________
7. It was an impressive building but it wasn’t to my taste.
Impressive ____________________________________________________________
8. The idea no longer interests her.
She has gone
____________________________________________________________
9. It would have been a superb weekend if the weather had been better.
But ____________________________________________________________
10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
Enormous ____________________________________________________________
The end
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 19
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ NGHỊ
Phần I:
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. C
Phần II:
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. A
Phần III:
1.
D
11.
A
21.
B
31.
D
41.
B
2.
B
12.
B
22.
C
32.
A
42.
B
3.
B
13.
D
23.
C
33.
D
43.
B
4.
D
14.
A
24.
B
34.
A
44.
D
5.
C
15.
C
25.
C
35.
C
45.
C
6.
C
16.
D
26.
C
36.
C
46.
D
7.
B
17.
A
27.
D
37.
C
47.
C
8.
A
18.
D
28.
B
38.
D
48.
D
9.
C
19.
A
29.
A
39.
B
49.
A
10.
B
20.
A
30.
A
40.
D
50.
D
Phần IV:
1.
A
6.
A
2.
B
7.
C
3.
C
8.
C
Page 209
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 209
4.
D
9.
C
5.
B
10.
B
Phần V:
1.
C
6.
D
11.
D
2.
C
7.
B
12.
D
3.
D
8.
B
13.
B
4.
A
9.
C
14.
C
5.
A
10.
C
15.
D
Phần VI:
1.
A
6.
A
2.
C
7.
B
3.
C
8.
C
4.
A
9.
C
5.
B
10.
C
Phần VII:
1.
IT
6.
WELL
11.
STATUS
2.
ALTHOUGH/
THOUGH
7.
UNCHANGED
12.
TAKE
3.
TAKEN
8.
THOSE
13.
USE
4.
ON
9.
CLOTHES
14.
ADAPT
5.
WHO/ THAT
10.
BUT
15.
PRESENT
Phần VIII:
1.
BEHAVIORAL
6.
IMMESUARABLY
11.
SPOKEMAN
2.
MISPLACE
7.
ILL-ADVISED
12.
DEPENDABLE
3.
FLIGHTS
8.
BREATHLESS
13.
STANDBY
4.
INEXHAUSTIBLE
9.
PROFUNDITY
14.
WRONGDOINGS
5.
INSECTICIDE(S)
10.
NON-APPEARANCE
15.
TIME-
COMSUMING
Phần IX:
1. You oughtn’t to have scared your little brother like that.
2. I object to people criticizing me unfairly.
Page 210
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 210
3. No official decision on where to send the proceeds of the concert has been made by
the the fund-raisers.
4. She prides herself on being a good dj.
5. Only after he had a lot of research did he (begin to) write the book.
6. Ipaid all the money before collecting the goods, which was foolish.
7. Impressive as the building was/ might be, it wasn’t to my taste.
8. She has gone off the idea.
9. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend.
10. Enormous effort has been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
ĐỀ SỐ 20
UBND tØnh B¾c Ninh
Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o
Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn
N¨m häc 2008-2009
M«n thi : TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªnAnh)
Thêi gian: 150 phót ( kh«ng kÓ thêi gian giao ®Ò )
Ngµy thi: 02 –07 – 2008
A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part I: Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence. (15points)
1. He couldn’t open the jar, however…………..he tried.
A. difficult B. hard C effort D. best
2. The house still remains in……………….after the storm.
A. good condition B. a good condition C. good conditions D. the good
condition
3. I have told him never……here again.
A. come B. to come C. coming D. should come
4. I’ve……..up my mind not to leave the job although the pay was low.
A. decided B. made C. taken D. got
5. The article was……the front page of the newspaper.
A. at B. in C. on D. of
6. Please…………….my luggage…………….to the airport tomorrow morning.
A. ask/will be taken B. get/ being taken
C. let/to be taken D. have/taken
7. “ Is this pattern important?”- “It’s……..to study well.
A. such important B. so important C. too important D. important enough
§Ò chÝnh thøc
Page 211
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 211
8. She was busy…………….a variety of articles to the customers.
A. with introducing B. introducing C. for introducing D. in
introducing
9. “ I can’t understand how you missed the exit”
“ Well, it was so dark,….”.
A. we could see the road signs hardly B. hardly we could see the road
signs.
C. we could see hardly the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs.
10. The robbery took place in……
A. a busily shopping street. B. a busy street shopping.
C. busy shopping street. D. a busy shopping street.
11. If Maria comes to England, it will be a good.......for her to improve English.
A. posobility B. opportunity C. advantage D. probability
12. He was called upon to……evidence against his sister.
A. say B. give C. tell D. put
13. Terry will………his illness. Then his work will improve.
A. get on B. get up C. get in D. get over
14.I’m considering.............home.
A. go B. going C. to go D. about going
15. The old buildings in the city center have been….up to attract more tourists.
A. put B. got C. gone D. done
Part II: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to make a meaningful
sentence.(10 points)
1.He is one of the most famous………………..in the world. ( ENVIRONMENT)
2. The knife is……………because it can’t cut anything. (USE)
3. She has many…………..projects. (SCIENTIST)
4.Nam used to be………….when he was young. (PUNISHMENT)
5. Why is she standing…………the wall? ( FACE)
6. 9.30 A.M on Saturday is a rather…………….time for an appointment because I have a
very important meeting at that time. (CONVENIENCE)
7. He always wears a………….shirt. (STRIPE)
Page 212
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 212
8.That diamond is a………..antique. (PRICE)
9. We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive….......(EXPECT)
10. You’d better drive. I’m too……..for such traffic. ( EXPERIENCE)
Part III: Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.(10 points)
1. Jeans…1…(make)…about two hundred years ago, and now they…2…(sell)…..in every
corner of the world.
2. She dislikes…3…(ask)…to do something by others.
3. You…4…(not tidy)………..this room for weeks.
4. Listen to these foreigners. What language……they…..5..(speak)…?
5. Stay here till the light…6..(turn)…..green
6.The last time he…7…(see)…in public, he…8…(wear)…a grey suit.
7. I’d rather…9…(be)…unemployed than….10…(work)….for him.
Part IV: Match the beginnings in column A with the most suitable endings in column B
to make a meaningful sentence: (10 points)
A
B
1. Although he was very bad-
tempered,
2.Always brush your teeth
3. Liz told me
4. Because I knew her family,
5. Talk to me like that again
6. He had a terrible temper,
7. Liz explained to me
8. I was sorry for her,
9. If you do that again,
10. There’ll be trouble
a. after you have a meal.
b. and I’ll hit you.
c.but everybody liked him.
d. he had lots of friends.
e. I did what I could for her.
f. to go shopping with her next
Friday.
g. so I tried to help her.
h. that she didn’t do it on purpose.
i. unless you stop that.
j. you’ll be sorry
Page 213
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 213
Part V: The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them. The first one
has been done for you as an example. (9 points). 0. country countries
It is a custom in Britain and in most European country to celebrate a person’s
birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed being present at the
party. If they can’t come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person
which gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all people present and thanks
him for the gifts. The mother usually made a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may
order one from a cake-shop. A number of candles are placing on top of the cake and
would be lighted when the party starts. The number of the candles is also the old of that
person. After the light is out they all sings a song “ Happy birthday to you”. Then they
play any games or sing or dance together.
B. READING
Part I: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.(10
points)
Getting good results in your studies come from developing good study habits .
The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting. The best chair for
studying should be one which you would be comfortable in, but not so comfortable that
you may fall asleep in it after a while. Before you study, look for a quiet environment
with no distractions. If you find your home too noisy for studying, try the library or
community center instead.
When you study, set realistic goals for yourself to achieve. For example, do not try
to study five chapters of Geography in one sitting when you know that you take more
than an hour to read one chapter. Furthermore, remember not to push yourself too
hard. When you have studied for a period of time, reward yourself by taking a short
break. You could perhaps take a short walk or listen to some music for a while.
If you begin to feel sleepy when studying, do not force yourself to go on as you
may lose your power on concentration. Instead, you may want to take a short nap to
refresh yourself. Studying may also be strenuous on the eyes. When you study, it may be
good idea to lift your eyes away from your books occasionally. Looking at objects at a
distance or at greenary can help soothe tired eyes.
1. The first thing to be considered in developing good study habits is….
A. your ability to study well B. the best chair to sit for studying
C. environment for studying D. your attitude towards good study at home
2. Which of the following does NOT improve your good study habits?
Page 214
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 214
A. a quiet room with enough lighting B. an extremely comfortable chair
C. a proper chair and a right- sized table D. a public or college library
3. When studying, you’d better………..
A. learn as much as you want in one sitting B. learn either sitting at the table or
standing
C. take a short break after every chapter D. set goals that you are reachable for you
4. Taking a short nap is necessary when…..
A. you feel sleepy and can not concentrate on studying
B your eyes become red after studying
C. you can not lift your eyes away from your books
D. you want to go on after getting your concentration.
5. The best title for the passage may be…………..
A. How to use your study time efficently B. How to build up good study habits
C. How to get relaxed when studying D. How to avoid sleepiness when studying
Part II:. Fill in each blank space with a suitable word of the following passage.(10
points)
Henry is probably the luckiest person I know. I normally envy very few of my
friends’ jobs because I’m happy with what I do, but Henry Adams is one of those rare
people….(1)…job I would really like to have myself. Henry,…(2 )..had always been
interested…( 3 )…both science and animals, wanted to be a vet, and we....( 4 )...both
students at university at the same time.
When his course finished, …( 5 ) …went to Aberdeen, where he looked after
domestic animals…( 6 )…as cats and dogs.He always said that he would like to move
around because he didn’t believe in staying in any job for too long. So I wasn’t very
surprised when he gave....(7 )…that job and went to work in the zoo. He stayed there
for two years, and in the evenings he studied hard to get some higher qualifications.
When he had succeeded…(8)....passing all his exams, he applied for a job…(9)…a keeper
on a game reserve in Africa in 1994. He is now responsible for the well- being of
thousands of animals. In addition, he is in charge of a special programme to protect
species which are in….( 10 )….of extinction..
C. WRITING.
Page 215
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 215
Part I: Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (15 points)
1. My daughter has studied English for two years.
My daughter started………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Although Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late for the interview.
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. My brother works in a factory which has more than a thousand employees.
There are………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.
Nam and his family had..................................………………………………………………………
5. You should make an effort to get out and about more.
It’s high time…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.They went on smoking all through the meal.
They didn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. No, please don’t tell him.
I’d rather ……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. A country cannot be prosperous if it is not quite independent.
Only………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.
There is no point ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. People say that he can speak four or five foreign languages.
He ….………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Part II: Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it is as mimilar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as
necessary. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 points)
1.She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
Page 216
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 216
.............................................................................................................................................
............
2. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
.............................................................................................................................................
............
3. Peter knew that he had no chance to get a driving licence as it was too hard for
him.(WIND)
.............................................................................................................................................
...........
4. Having to tell her about that terrible news, he couldn’t make himself to do it. (FACE)
.............................................................................................................................................
............
5. The box of candy was passed from one person to another. (HAND)
.............................................................................................................................................
...........
Part III : Use the following sets of words to make full sentences .(6 points)
1. When Judy/be/young/she/want/be/nurse.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.She/ tell/ everyone/she/be/nurse/when she/grow up.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. When/she/eighteen/she/accept/for/train.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. During her/train/she/suspect/make/mistake.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. But she/pass/all/examinations/and/qualify/as/nurse.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.Year/later/she/leave/job. Poor Judy! She/hate/sight/blood.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 217
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 217
------------------The end --------------------
(§Ò thi nµy cã 04 trang)
Hä vµ tªn thÝ sinh :………………………………………………….. SBD :…………………
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 20
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
BẮC NINH
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN TIẾNG ANH
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part I: Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence. (15points)
1.B 2A 3 B 4B 5C 6D 7D 8B 9D 10D 11B 12B 13D 14B 15D
Part II : Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to make a meaningful
sentence. (10 points)
1.environmentalists 2.useless 3.scientific 4.punished 5.facing
6.inconvenient
7. striped 8.priceless 9.unexpectedly 10.inexperienced
Part III: Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.(15 points)
1. were made 2.are sold 3.being asked 4.haven’t tidied
5.are….speaking
6. turns 7.was seen 8. was wearing 9.be 10.work
Part IV: Match the beginnings in column A with the most suitable endings in column B
to make a meaningful sentence: (10 points)
1.D 2.A 3.F 4.E 5.B 6.C 7.H 8.G 9.J 10.I
Part V: The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them. The first one
has been done for you as an example. (9 points). 0. country countries
1.being
tobe 2.which
who 3.him
them 4.made
makes
5.placing
placed 6.would
will 7. old
age 8.sings
sing
Page 218
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 218
9. any
some
B. READING
PART I: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.( 10
points)
1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.B
Part II:. Fill in each blank space with a suitable word of the following passage.(10
points)
1.whose 2.who 3.in 4.were 5.he 6.such 7.up 8.in 9.as
10.danger.
C. WRITING.
PART I: Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as
those printed before them. (15 points)
1. My daughter started learning/studying English two years ago.
2. In spite of having taken/taking a taxi, Tuan still arrived late for the interview
3. There are more than a thousand employees in the factory where my brother works.
4. Nam and his family had a two-day trip to their home village.
5. It’s high time for you to get out and about more/you got out and about more.
6.They didn’t stop smoking all through the meal.
7. I’d rather you didn’t tell him.
8. Only when it is quite independent can a country be prosperous.
9. There is no point (in) (your) trying to get Tim to lend you his car./to borrow Tim’s
car.
10. He is said to be able to speak four or five languages.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Part II :(5 points)
1. He had gone out of her mind.
2. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
3. Peter knew that his chance to get a driving licence was gone with the wind.
4. Having to tell her about that terrible news, he couldn’t face up to it.
5. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand.
Page 219
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 219
Part III : Use the following sets of words to make full sentences .(6 points)
1. When Judy was young, she wanted to be a nurse.
2. She told everyone that she would be a nurse when she grew up.
3. When she was eighteen, she was accepted for training.
4. During her training she suspected that she had made a mistake.
5. But she passed all the examinations and qualified as a nurse.
6. A year later she left the job. Poor Judy! She hated/hates the sight of blood.
Tổng điểm của bài thi = Tổng số câu đúng/ 10.
| 1/219
| | Tải xuống

Có thể bạn quan tâm:

Preview text:

20 ĐỀ, ĐÁP ÁN THI CHUYÊN THPT CÁC TỈNH MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Sưu tầm và tổng hợp: mtenglishcenter@gmail.com hoặc nthuan1978@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toeic-4U-923591884393234/ ĐỀ SỐ 1
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG BẮC GIANG NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Dành cho học sinh thi vào chuyên tiếng Anh, tiếng Pháp, tiếng Trung) Ngày thi: 10/6/2015
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Số phách Bằng số: Chữ ký giám khảo
1:.............................................................. .......................... ĐIỂM BÀI THI Bằng
chữ:................................ Chữ ký giám khảo
2:...............................................................
- Đề thi gồm 06 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi. LƯU Ý:
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
I. LISTENING. (20 pts)
Part 1: Listen to invitations left on Nick’s voicemail. What phrase completes each
statement? Write the correct letter. (5 pts) 1. Denise is inviting Nick to
1. _________ a. dinner.
2. Ray is inviting Nick to come
2. _________ b. the beach. over and
3. Nick’s mother is inviting him for 3. _________ c. listen to a band. d. watch the game on 4. Lauren is inviting Nick to 4. _________ TV.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 1 5. Steve is inviting Nick to
5. _________ e. a movie.
Part 2: You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The
secretary is asking the student for information in order to complete an
application form for a course. As you listen, fill in the appropriate
information on the form below. (5 pts) (1) Surname:
______________________________________. (2) First name:
______________________________________. (3) Country:
______________________________________. (4) Age:
______________________________________. (5) Telephone No:
______________________________________.
Part 3: You are going to hear an interview on transportation. As you listen, fill in
the form below with NOmore than THREE WORDSor NUMBERS. (10 pts) Questions Are you ever Suggestions How far is it How long How do you late because for improving from your does it take get to of the home to you to get to school? transportatio transportatio school? school? Names n problems? n? Mike By bus 4. ....…………. 5. ....…………. 7. ....………… 9. ....………… Liz 1. ....…………. 20 miles 6. ....…………. No 10. Better.... Tom 2. ....…………. 3. A ....………… 15 minutes 8. ....………….
THE END OF THE LISTENING
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 2
II. Choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (5 pts)
1. Joan: “Our friends are coming. ______, Mike?”
Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t do it now.”
A. Shall you make some coffee, please B. Would you mind making some coffee
C. Why don’t we cook some coffee
D. Shall I make you like some coffee
2. Welcome to the interview. Please, take a ______. A. seat B. look C. cup of coffee D. bow
3. We went to the restaurant ______ there was no food in the house. A. although B. however C. because D. but
4. Barcelona football club ______ Champions League history by defeating Juventus 3-
1 in the final match last Sunday to have the cup for the 5th time. A. marked B. done C. won D. made
5. Some designers have ______ inspiration from Vietnam's ethnic minorities to change
the traditional ao dai. A. made B. brought C. taken D. done
6. She is one of the few people ______. A. I look up to them B. to who I look up C. to that I look up D. to whom I look up
7. According to a recent survey, most people are on good ______with their neighbors.
A. relations B. acquaintance C. terms D. relationships
8. Bien Cuong, a commentator, came ______ a lot of criticism for his speech in a match of the 2015 SEA Games. A. in for B. over C. out of D. off
9. I have bought a ______ car. A. red small French B. small French red C. French small red D. small red French
10 The bomb ______ in the street; fortunately no one hurt. A. went up B. went off C. went by D. went out
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 3
III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (5 pts)
1. Were it to rain heavily, we (stay) ______ at home. 1. _______________
2. I do not understand why Hue (always forget) ______ her 2. _______________ umbrella.
3. His mother, together with her friends, (just arrive) ______ at 3. _______________ the station.
4. Not only Tom (visit) ______ us but he also brought us many 4. _______________ presents.
5. There is no point in (complain) ______ about your son if you 5. _______________
can do nothing (help) ______ him. _______________
6. It was my fault to keep you waiting so long. I (inform) 6. ______________ ______ you in advance.
7. The virus (know) ______ as MERS has spread enough for the 7. ______________
WHO to say the situation is now more serious and urgent.
8. Taylor Swift (name) ______ among Forbes' 2015 list of the 8. _______________
100 Most Powerful Women in the World recently.
9. They suggest that the heater (repair) ______ before winter 9. _______________ comes.
IV. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition. (5 pts)
1. Hundreds __________ people died although scientists had warned them
__________ the eruption of Mount Pinatubo.
2. The ao dai consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn __________ loose pants.
3. Before Tet holiday, I like to clean __________ my house and decorate the living room __________ flowers.
4. I’m afraid I will be __________ debt soon because I’m extremely pressed __________ money these days.
5. My teacher divided the class __________ three groups __________ ten students.
6. Paula applied for the post but she was turned __________.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 4
V. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the text below. (5 pts)
1. All necessary ____________________ for the 28th SEA Games in Singapore have
been completed so far. (PREPARE)
2. Unfortunately, the film got ____________________ reviews. (FAVOR)
3. A recent survey has ____________________ revealed that home computers do
not ____________________ relationships within families but bring children and
parents together. (SURPRISE - WEAK)
4. Teenagers always try to be ____________________ of their parents. (DEPEND)
5. He wished the young couple a life of happiness and ____________________. (PROSPER)
6. The mayor of Hanoi ordered the suspension of officials responsible for a
____________________ tree-cutting. (MASS)
7. In my factory, women tend to ____________________ men by six to one. (NUMBER)
8. Are there any ____________________ rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)
9. Young children are very ____________________ and shouldn’t be allowed to
watch violent movies. (IMPRESSION)
VI. The following conversation is between a shop assistant and a customer who is
buying a camera. Complete the conversation with the words or phrases given in
the box. Write your answer in the space provided. (5 pts) A. What do I do now? B. How do I use this camera? C. What happens if I D. it’s pulled up E. if it’s the wrong way
F. I’m ready to take my first picture G. first take the film H. Now, the camera is open
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 5 I. close the cover J. faces upward
Customer: (1) _________?
Assistant: Well, can you see this black button here? If (2) _________, the
back cover opens. The button unlocks the back cover. (3) _________.
Customer: Do I put the film in the camera now?
Assistant: Yes, (4) _________ out of the small can. Make sure this part of
the film (5) _________ - like this.
Customer: (6) _________ put it in the other way round?
Assistant: Well, it won’t fit, (7) _________.
Customer: (8) _________?
Assistant: Now put the end of it in the spool here and wind the film on.
Turn this handle and then press the red button. Now (9)
_________ of the camera. The film must then be wound on once again.
Customer: The number “1” appears in the window, and (10) _________!
VII. The passage below contains 10 errors. UNDERLINE and CORRECT them. Write
your answers in the numbered blanks provided. There is an example. (10 pts) 1
People began to keep animals in zoos over 3,000 years before, 2
when the rulers of China opened an enormous zoo called the Gardens 3
of Intelligence. In much of the early zoos, animals taught to perform 4
for the visitors. This no longer happens and it is accepted that the 5
purpose of zoos are for people to see animals behaving natural. 6
Today, most cities have a zoo or wildlife park. However, not
everybody approves of zoos. Person who think that zoos are a good 7
idea say they provide us for the opportunity to learn about the 8
natural world and be close to wild animals. Both of these would 9
not be possible with zoos. On the other hand, some people 10
disapprove of zoos because they believe it is wrong putting animals in
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 6 11
cages, and argue that in zoos where are not managed properly, 12
animals live in dirty conditions and eat suitable food.
0. Line 1: ________before ___→___ago__________________
Your answers: 1. Line ... _________________ → _______________________
2. Line ... _________________ → ______________________
3. Line ... _________________ → _____________________
4. Line ... _________________ → ______________________
5. Line ... _________________ → ______________________
6. Line ... _________________ → ______________________
7. Line ... _________________ → _______________________
8. Line ... _________________ → _______________________
9. Line ... _________________ → ______________________
10. Line ... _________________ → _______________________
VIII. Fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable word. (10 pts)
The 2015 Nepal earthquake,which (1) _________________ more than 8,000
people and injured more than 18,000, occurred at 11:56 on 25thApril. The earthquake
(2) _________________ about twenty seconds. Its epicenter was the village of
Barpak, Gorkha district, and its hypocenter was at a depth (3) _________________
approximately 15km. It was the worst (4) _________________ disaster to strike
Nepal since the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake.
Hundreds of thousands of people became (5) _________________ when their
houses collapsed, entire villages were flattened. Many old buildings were completely
(6) _________________. The country also had a continued risk of landslides.
Two other powerful earthquakes struck Nepal at 06:11 and 06:45. The (7)
_________________ earthquake measured 7.9 Mw and its epicenter was identified at
a distance of 80km to the northwest of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Bharatpur
was (8) _________________ nearest major city to the main earthquake, 53km from
the epicenter. The second one was somewhat less powerful (9) ________________
the first one. It occurred 65km east of Kathmandu. These (10) ________________ were really terrible.
IX. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces. (10 pts) MARKETS
In practically any country in the world, you are (1) ______ to find a market
somewhere. Markets have been with us since (2) ______ times, and arose wherever
people need to exchange the goods they produced. For example, a farmer might
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 7
have exchanged a cow for tools. But just as times have (3) ______, so have markets
practices. So, (4) ______ in early times the main activity (5) ______ with markets
would have been ‘bartering’- in (6) ______ words exchanging goods – today most
stall holders wouldn’t be too (7) ______ on accepting potatoes as payment, for instance, instead of cash.
In contrast, what might be a common (8) ______ in a modern market in some
countries is a certain amount of ‘haggling’, where customer and seller eventually (9)
______ on a price, after what sometimes be quite a heated debate. However,
behavior which is expected in a market in one country may not be acceptable in
another. Even within one country, there may be some markets where you could
haggle quite (10) ______ and others where it would be advisable not to try. 1. A. inevitable B. confident C. sure D. definite 2. A. ancient B. antique C. old D. past 3. A. changed B. turned C. developed D. differed 4. A. however B. despite C. nevertheless D. whereas 5. A. associated B. relating C. connecting D. attached 6. A. different B. other C. new D. alternative 7. A. fond B. keen C. eager D. pleased 8. A. look B. vision C. sight D. view 9. A. confirm B. consent C. approve D. agree 10. A. simply B. plainly C. easily D. clearly
X. Choose from the sentences (A-F) the one which fits each gap (1-5). Write your
answer in the space provided. Number 0 is an example.(5 pts)
A. It was the river, the Ryburn, which normally flowed so gently, that threatened us most.
B. It was the year when the storms came early,before the calendar even
hinted at winter, even before November was out.
C. They twisted and turned, rising eastwards and upwards, warning of what
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 8 was to come.
D. It was far deeper than we’d ever seen it so near our home, lunging furiously at its banks.
E. There in the heights it was like the Niagara Falls, as the water surged over
the edge of the dam and poured into the stream below.
F. It almost completely blocked our lane and made the streamside path slippery and dangerous. LIVING IN THE VALLEY
We had been living in our valley for sixteen months when we first realized the
dangers that could exist in the surrounding hills and threaten our very survival.
(0) ___B___ Until that time, we had felt safe and sheltered in our valley below the protecting hills.
Soon snow began to fall. Within a day it lay some 15cm deep. (1) _________ But
on the neighboring heights the snow was much deeper and stayed for longer. Up there
the wind blasted fiercely. Deep in our valley, we felt only sudden gusts of wind; trees
swayed but the branches held firm.
And yet we knew that there was reason for us to worry. The snow and wind
were certainly inconvenient but they did not really trouble us great. (2) _________ It
reminded us of what could have occurred if circumstances had been different, if the
flow of water from the hills had not, many years before, been controlled, held back by a series of dams.
In a short time, the snow started to melt. Day after day, we watched furious
clouds pile up high over the hills to the west. Sinister grey clouds extended over the
valleys. (3) _________ We had seen enough of the sky; now we began to watch the
river, which every day was becoming fuller and wilder.
The snow was gradually washed away as more and more rain streamed from the
clouds, but high up in the hills the reservoir was filling and was fast approaching
danger level. And then it happened – for the 1st time in years the reservoir overflowed. (4) _________.
The river seemed maddened as the waters poured almost horizontally down to
its lower stretches. Just a couple of meters from our cottage, the stream seemed
wild beneath the bridge. (5) _________ For three days we prayed that it would stay
below its wall. Fortunately, our prayers were answered as the dam held and the
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 9
waters began to subside.Thanks to this protection, we can feel our home in the valley is still secure and safe.
XI. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words given so that the meanings
stay the same as the first ones. (5 pts)
1. I listened to the news last night. It was very informative.
→ The news __________________________________________________________
2. A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals these days because of the hot weather.
→Because ___________________________________________________________
3. His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he?
→ His brother plays ____________________________________________________
4. He listens to the radio almost every day.
→ Hardly ____________________________________________________________
5. They did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second son.
→ Only when _______________________________________________
XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. DO NOT change the word given. You must use
between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. (5 pts)
1. The firemen managed to put the fire out after five hours. succeeded
→ The firemen _____________________________________ out after five hours.
2. It takes five hours by car to reach the nearest hotel. drive
→ It is ____________________________________________ to the nearest hotel.
3. Are you familiar with his teaching style yet? used
→ Have you _______________________________________ his teaching style yet?
4. David impressed his new boss by settling down to work. good
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 10
→ David _____________________________________ his new boss by settling down to work.
5. “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked. chance
→ “Is there _____________________________________ changing his mind?” Rob asked.
XIII. Write a paragraph. (10 pts)
Write a paragraph of about 80 to 100 words on how to protect our environment.
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 11
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
--------- HẾT --------- ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 1
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM BẮC GIANG
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
(Dành cho học sinh thi vào chuyên tiếng Anh, tiếng Pháp,
(Bản hướng dẫn có 02 trang) tiếng Trung) Ngày thi: 10/6/2015
(Tổng điểm: 100 điểm)
I. LISTENING (20 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
Part 1. 1. b. the beach 2. d. watch the game on TV 3. a. dinner 4. e. a movie 5. c. listen to a band
Part 2. 1. Williams 2. Peter 3. Canada 4. 25 5. 2342965
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 12
Part 3. 1. By car 6. It depends 2. By bicycle/ by bike 7. Yes 3. few blocks 8. No 4. (about) 5 miles 9. Need more buses 5. 15-20 minutes 10. subway system
II. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)
1. B. Would you mind making some 6. D. to whom I look up coffee 7. C. terms 2. A. seat 8. A. in for 3. C. because 9. D. small red French 4. D. made 10.B. went off 5. C. taken
III. (5 pts) (Mỗi động từ chia đúng 0,5 điểm) 1. would stay 6. should have informed 2. is always forgetting 7. known 3. has just arrived 8. has been named 4. did Tom visit 9. (should) be repaired
5. complaining/ to help
IV. (5 pts) (Mỗi giới từ đúng 0,5 điểm) 1. of / about 4. in / for 2. over 5. into / of 3. up / with 6. down
V. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 13 1. preparations 6. massive 2. unfavorable 7. outnumber 3. surprisingly/ weaken 8. unpolluted 4. independent 9. impressionable 5. prosperity
VI. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm) 1. B 2. D 3. H 4. G 5. J 6. C 7. E 8. A 9. I 10. F
VII. (10 pts) (Mỗi lỗi tìm được được 0,5 điểm, sửa đúng được 0,5 điểm. Các lỗi mà
học sinh tìm được có thể không theo thứ tự dưới đây) 1. Line 2: much → many 2. Line 3: taught → were taught 3. Line 4: are → is 4. Line 5: natural → naturally 5. Line 7: Person → People 6. Line 8: for → with 7. Line 9: with → without 8. Line 10: putting → to put 9. Line 11: where → which 10. Line 12: suitable → unsuitable
VIII. (10 pts) (Mỗi từ điền đúng 1 điểm) 1. killed 6. destroyed/ ruined 2. lasted 7. first 3. of 8. the 4. natural 9. than 5. homeless 10. earthquakes/ quakes
IX.(10 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. C. sure 6. B. other 2. A. ancient 7. B. keen
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 14 3. A. changed 8. C. sight 4. D. whereas 9. D. agree 5. A. associated 10. C. easily
X. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. F 2. A 3. C 4. E 5. D
XI. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. The news (which/ that)/ to which I listened/ I listened tolast night was very informative.
2. Becauseit/the weather is (very) hot, a lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals.
3. His brother plays tennis professionally, doesn’t he?
4. Hardly a day goes by/ passes without his listening to the radio.
Or: Hardly a day goes by/ passes when he doesn’t listen to the radio.
5. Only when they had their second son/ their second son was born did they decide to move to a bigger house.
XII. (5 pts) (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. The firemen succeeded in putting the fireout after five hours.
2. It is a five-hour drive to the nearest hotel.
3. Have you got used tohis teaching style yet?
4. David made a good impression on his new boss by settling down to work.
5. “Is thereany chance of Peterchanging his mind?” Rob asked. XIII. (10 pts)
Các tiêu chí chấm bài viết đoạn văn. Tiêu chí
Mô tả chi tiết các tiêu chí Điểm
Đúng cấu trúc của đoạn văn, phù hợp với chủ đề: Có câu chủ
đề (Topic sentence); các ý minh họa (Supporting sentences/ Cấu trúc 3
ideas, từ 2 supporting sentences/ ideas trở lên); và câu kết luận (Concluding sentence).
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 15
- Viết đúng chủ đề, các ý minh họa rõ ràng, có tính thuyết 2 phục. Nội dung
- Viết logic, hợp lí; mạch lạc, rõ ràng 2
- Viết đúng cấu trúc ngữ pháp; sử dụng các liên từ hợp lý để Ngôn
liên kết các ý trong đoạn 2 ngữ
- Sử dụng từ vựng phù hợp, phong phú, hạn chế lặp lại từ vựng
- Viết đủ số từ theo quy định Trình bày 1 - Không xuống dòng Tổng điểm 10/100
Cách tính lỗi (trừ điểm)
- Mỗi lỗi ngữ pháp, cấu trúc câu,….: 0,2 - Mỗi lỗi từ vựng 0,2
- Số lượng từ (+ - 30% số từ theo quy định) 1 - HẾT - ĐỀ SỐ 2
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 16
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 17
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 18
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 19
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 20
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 21
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 22 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 2
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 23 ĐỀ SỐ 3
ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA HÀ NỘI
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH HỆ THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2015
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 07/06/2015
Thời gian làm bài 120 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm 4 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trên PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI.)
I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm
khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage 03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit
04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate
05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure
II. Câu 06-10:Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết
có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu. 06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum 07. A. suffice B. product C nuclear D. province 08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C nominate D. nostalgia 09. A. psychological B. contributory
C argumentative D. hypersensitive 10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor
III. Câu 11-20:Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phướng án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu hỏi.
(1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish
Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty
had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and
numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical
purposes, London was destroyed.
(5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable
conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years
before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new
dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 24
Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the
(10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren
realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been
better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys
overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning
the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective
transportation within the city.
Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I
issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within
the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to
the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal
leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening
of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development.
(20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to
proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and
landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where
they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so
pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to
be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's
most beautiful cities never came to pass.
11 The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is .......... A. made unbearably hot
B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire
12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning
B. the rough streets and alleys
C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above
13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway
14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to..........
A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops
15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to.......... A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law
16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to.......... A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed
17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 25
A. Nothing - they were never finished.
B. They were adopted in modified form.
C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once.
D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire.
18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........?
A. the original building sites B. the townspeople
C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords
19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans?
A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs.
B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs.
C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding.
D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged.
20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren" B. "The Rebuilding of London"
C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill"
D. "The London That Might Have Been"
IV. Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C
hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống. Smart Shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A
prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production
within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of
room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe
(22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5mm square and is located inside
the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can
change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn
about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet
throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they
always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause
blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and
that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually,
this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that
automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that
(30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 26 21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety 22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases 23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces 24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium 25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set 26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally 27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning 28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation 29. A. function B. part C. way D. place 30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
V. Câu 31-40: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau.
31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly. A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on
32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law. A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto
33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it. A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained
34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the
serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 35. I'm.......my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as
B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
36. He says he might come, but I........ A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it
37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate
38. Have you seen the girl.......? A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told you of her
39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults. A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out
40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die
D. which causes many people to die
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 27
VI. Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ trống.
Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in
modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43.
craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the
other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the
presentation. The combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and
the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the
director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order
to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium
through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best
screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is
that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets can only
move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the
next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be
considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48.
combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design.
Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art
of (50. precise).......
VII. Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi
chỗ trống chỉ điền MỘT từ.
Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh
province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave
Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013.
Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the
summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of
the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the world's largest cave.
Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an
expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly
through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous
stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the
celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so
surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of
the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils
offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth.
As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind
that cascades out brings to life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating,
it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 28 cave.
VIII Câu 61-70: Sử dụng từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc và các từ khác để hoàn thành câu
thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa của nó tương tự như câu thứ nhất. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến
5 từ vào Phiếu Trả Lời và không được thay đổi dạng thức của từ cho sẵn.
61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job. (broke)
Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job.
62. I never thought that I would win the lottery. (occurred)
It never.................................................that I would win the lottery.
63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore. (across)
I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore.
64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience)
Please reply...................................................................
65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. (track)
Sorry, I..................................................................time.
66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim...................................................
67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands)
She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest.
68. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account)
She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before.
69. Those two makes of car are practically the same. (hardly)
There are...................................................those two makes of car.
70. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow. (question)
Meeting you tomorrow...........................................................
IX. Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào
Phiếu Trả Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi.
71. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as.....................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 29
72. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply......................................................................
73. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine.
They cancelled........................................................................
74. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in..............................................................................
75. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.
Suzy pleaded..........................................................................
76. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition............................................................................
77. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely...................................................................................
78. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure..................................................................................
79. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides.........................................................................
80. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to.........................................................................
X. Câu 81: Viết một ĐOẠN VĂN khoảng 120 - 150 từ, sử dụng lập luận và dẫn chứng
cụ thể để bình luận về chủ đề sau.
To be admitted to university, using the result of study during high school years is
better than that of the university entrance examination. Do you agree or disagree? HẾT ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 2 ANSWER KEY
I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm
khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage 03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit
04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate
05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure
II. Câu 06-10:Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết
có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 30 06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum 07. A. suffice B. product C nuclear D. province 08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C nominate D. nostalgia 09. A. psychological B. contributory
C argumentative D. hypersensitive 10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor
III. Câu 11-20:Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phướng án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu hỏi.
(1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish
Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty
had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and
numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical
purposes, London was destroyed.
(5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable
conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years
before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new
dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London.
Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the
(10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren
realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been
better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys
overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning
the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective
transportation within the city.
Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I
issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within
the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to
the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal
leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening
of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development.
(20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to
proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and
landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where
they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so
pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to
be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's
most beautiful cities never came to pass.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 31
11 The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is .......... A. made unbearably hot
B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire
12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning
B. the rough streets and alleys
C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above
13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway
14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to.......... A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops
15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to.......... A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law
16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to.......... A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed
17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London?
A. Nothing - they were never finished.
B. They were adopted in modified form.
C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once.
D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire.
18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........?
A. the original building sites B. the townspeople
C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords
19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans?
A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs.
B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs.
C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding.
D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged.
20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren" B. "The Rebuilding of London"
C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill"
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 32
D. "The London That Might Have Been"
IV. Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C
hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống. Smart Shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A
prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production
within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of
room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe
(22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5mm square and is located inside
the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can
change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn
about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet
throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they
always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause
blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and
that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually,
this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that
automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that
(30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip. 21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety 22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases 23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces 24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium 25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set 26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally 27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning 28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation 29. A. function B. part C. way D. place 30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
V. Câu 31-40: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau.
31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly. A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on
32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law. A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto
33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 33 A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained
34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the
serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 35. I'm.......my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
36. He says he might come, but I........ A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it
37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate
38. Have you seen the girl.......? A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told you of her
39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults. A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out
40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die
VI. Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ trống.
Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in
modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43.
craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the
other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the
presentation. The combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and
the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the
director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order
to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium
through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best
screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is
that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets can only
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 34
move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the
next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be
considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48.
combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design.
Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art
of (50. precise).......
41. appreciated 42. appeal 43. craftiness
44. unseen 45. harmoniously 46. essentials
47. intensity 48. combination 49. planning 50. precision
VII. Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi
chỗ trống chỉ điền MỘT từ.
Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh
province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave
Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013.
Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the
summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of
the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the world's largest cave.
Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an
expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly
through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous
stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the
celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so
surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of
the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils
offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth.
As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind
that cascades out brings to life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating,
it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the cave. 51. discovered
52. public 53. that / who 54. heart /centre 55. so 56. Nowhere 57. outside 58. with 59. current / blowing 60. more
VIII Câu 61-70: Sử dụng từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc và các từ khác để hoàn thành câu
thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa của nó tương tự như câu thứ nhất. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến
5 từ vào Phiếu Trả Lời và không được thay đổi dạng thức của từ cho sẵn.
61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job. (broke)
Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 35 broke down
62. I never thought that I would win the lottery. (occurred)
It never.................................................that I would win the lottery. occurred to me
63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore. (across)
I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore. put it across
64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience)
Please reply................................................................... at your convenience
65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. (track)
Sorry, I..................................................................time. didn’t follow the track of (time)
66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim................................................... is under suspicion
67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands)
She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest.stands a chance of being
68. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account)
She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before. to account for
69. Those two makes of car are practically the same. (hardly)
There are...................................................those two makes of car. hardly any differences between
70. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow. (question)
Meeting you tomorrow........................................................... is out of the question
IX. Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào
Phiếu Trả Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi.
71. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as it is, the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
72. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply yourself with your study.
73. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 36
They cancelled subscribing to that magazine nearly a year ago.
74. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in the mood for going to the party.
75. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.
Suzy pleaded with her friend not to run so fast.
76. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition to balancing your diet, you should do sports.
77. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely had they arrived when the meeting was delayed.
78. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure to pay on time will cancel your booking.
79. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides himself on being never late.
80. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to blame for the meeting being cancelled / for the cancel of the meeting.
X. Câu 81: Viết một ĐOẠN VĂN khoảng 120 - 150 từ, sử dụng lập luận và dẫn chứng
cụ thể để bình luận về chủ đề sau.
To be admitted to university, using the result of study during high school years is
better than that of the university entrance examination. Do you agree or disagree? The End
ĐỀ SỐ 4 + ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 4
BỘ GlÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘl Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH
VÀO TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN NĂM 2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dùng cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Mã đề số: 210
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1: A. laughter B. caught C. daughter D. augment
Question 2: A. incline B. eradicate C. exacerbate D. enclosure
Question 3: A. friends B. opinions C. picnics D. computers
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 37
Question 4: A. chimpanzee B. interviewee C. refugee D. committee
Question 5: A. politeness
B. conversation C. resolution D. introduction
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 6: I'd love to have lived in the old days, when people.......to market by horse and carriage. A. have been travelling B. got used to travelling C. would travel D. had been travelling
Question 7: I'll give you the phone number of my hotel so that you can reach me if
anything happens. ......anything happen. I want you lo look after my children. A. Can B. Might C. Will D. Should
Question 8: We've been together through......in our friendship, and we won't desert each other now.
A. bad and good B. thick and thin
C. odds and ends D. spick and span
Question 9: ......a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of private education. A. To award B. Having awarded C. To be awarded D. Having been awarded
Question 10: Millions of people say Coke tastes best from a bottle, and whether this
is scientifically provable or not. These millions know they like the look of the bottle
and the way it fits so......into the hand. A. neatly B. orderly C. tidily D. finitely
Question 11: Language is so......woven into human experience that it is scarcely
possible to imagine life without it. A. tightly B. tautly C. rigidly D. stiffly
Question 12: ......I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment. A. Much as B. Try as C. Even D. Despite
Question 13: She was very badly depressed after the car accident. Now she is
beginning to think that there could be light at the end of the....... A. tunnel B. subway C. passage D. journey
Question 14: The government must......strong measures against crime. A. be seen be taking B. see to be taking C. be seen to be taking D. seen to take
Question 15: Athough she would have preferred to carry on working, my
mum........her career in order to have children. A. devoted B. aholishcd C. repealed D. sacrificed
Question 16: A number of landslides have ....... Nepal since the 7.8-magnitude
earthquake on 25th April which killed more than 8,000 people and injured many more. A. stroke B. caused C. hit D. blown
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 38
Choose the word whose primary stress is placed differently from that of the others.
Question 17: A. compliment B. excellent C. nominate D. distinguish
Question 18: A. remember B. quality C. occasion D. terrific
Question 19: A. worldclass B. wheelchair C. firewood D. blackmail
Question 20: A. volunteer B. referee C. spiritual D. recommend
Question 21: A. influential B. accessible C. rudimentary D. incidental
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OUR CHILDREN
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one
hand, class sizes are huge by western standards with on average between 30 and 40
students per class in countries like Japan and Korea. On the other hand, school
children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in the world for
academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on
standardised tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in
conditions most educational researchers would say are far more likely to help them succeed.
Why do Asian students seem to perform so well then? Is it their legendary
discipline? Certainly, classroom management seems to be a whole lot easier in places
like Korea, and perhaps lessons are more effective as a direct consequence. After all,
we are only too aware of the decline in discipline standards in our own schools;
belligerent and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in
Britain seem powerless to control what happens any more. Surely this situation
cannot create a very effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. Korean students spend a lot more time
with their teachers. It seems logical to suggest, therefore, that they might form
stronger bonds and greater trust, and that Korean teachers, in understanding their
pupils better, might be able to offer them a more effective learning programme. Of
course, trust and understanding leads to greater respect as well, so Korean students
are probably less likely to ignore their teachers’ advice.
Then there is the home environment. The traditional family unit still remains
relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense
of security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in
every two marriages fails and divorce rates are sky-high. Perhaps children struggle to
cope with unstable family conditions and their only way to express their frustration is
by misbehaving at school. Maybe all this delinquent behaviour we are complaining
about is just a cry for help and a plea for attention.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 39
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statistics don’t tell the truth. Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far more time to their studies than their British peers. And this begs the
question: is all that extra effort justified for a few extra percentage points in some
meaningless international student performance survey? So Asian students are on
average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! What is their qualily of life like?
Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their
impressive statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but
it seems to be a case of two extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the
discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the Asian students success in
education before all else. At the other end, Brilish students at times appear careless
and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they DO have the free time
to enjoy their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is
it perhaps about time we stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best
bits of both, so that we can finally offer our students a balanced, worthwhile
education? We are not just dealing with statistics; never forget that every statistic is
a little human being somewhere who desperately needs our help and guidance - who deserves it.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says there is a paradox in the Asian education model?
A. There are too many students in each class.
B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
C. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
D. Class sizes in Asia are much smaller in other parts of the world.
Question 23: British secondary school students........
A. do better on standardised tests B. have larger class sizes
C. fail at school more than they succeed D. enjoy better classroom conditions
Question 24: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools
more successful than in Britain?
A. stricter classroom discipline B. better school Boards of Management
C. more effective lesson planning D. better teachers
Question 25: What can be inferred from the utterance perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves?
A. Class size does not affect student performance.
B. Class size is important to maintaining control.
C. How students behave might be more important than class size.
D. How teachers conduct classes affects student performance.
Question 26: The traditional family unit.......
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 40
A. is unstable in Korea due to conditions in the home B. is bad for children that come from broken homes
C. is disappearing in Korea due to high divorce rates D. is more common in Korea than in Britain
Question 27: Look at the following sentence.
You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a quite remarkable work ethic.
Where does the sentence best fit in the paragraph?
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statistics don’t tell the truth. [1] Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far effort more time to their studies than their British peers. [2] And this
begs the question: is all that extra effort justified for a few extra percentage points in
some meaningless international student performance survey? So Asian students are
on average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! [3] What is their qualily of
life like? Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not? [4] A. [4]
B. [3] C. [2] D. [1]
Question 28: According to the wriler, Asian students ........
A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
C. don't have as good a work ethic as British ones
D. make a big deal of their good results
Question 29: What are the 'too exlremes’ mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. good discipline and a hard work ethic B. success and failure
C. carelessness and indiscipline
D. neglecting school and neglecting free time
Question 30: Which conclusion about the two educational systems discussed would
the author most probably agree with? A. Neither system is perfect. B. Both systems are quite satisfactory.
C. The Asian system is obviously better.
D. The British system is too strict.
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. The first one has been done as an example (0).
Example: (0). A. beginning B. first C . primary D . basic VOLUNTEERING
When Pamela Janett left university to become a (0).....school teacher, it was by no
(31)...... easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a volunteer teacher
for a year. When she realized she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was
a (32)...... taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 41
would be able to cope with the situation. The basic living conditions also (33)......as something of a shock.
Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her
accommodation (34) ......of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only was the
space cramped, but there was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt
totally cut (35)...... from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has
used her (36) ...... experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which
has made a huge (37)......to dozens of children who would (38)......find themselves
struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (39)......her school to
cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people
get to know her, the (40).....the demand is for her skills. Question 31: A. means B. extent C. ways D. account Question 32: A. rather B. quite C. little D. somewhat
Question 33: A. appeared B. came C. proved D. arrived
Question 34: A. combined B. consisted C. contained D. composed Question 35: A. down B. away C. out D. off Question 36: A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious
Question 37: A. contrast B. difference C. change D. transformation
Question 38: A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D. however
Question 39: A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching
Question 40: A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller
Put each verb in brackets into a suitabie tense or form. The first one has been done as an example (0).
Example: (0) took LEARNING TO SURVIVE
Last summer I (0. take).....a three-week survival course. The purpose of the course
was (41. teach) ..... us how to survive outdoors, where there are no shops, no houses
and no electricity. I had never slept outdoors before the course, and here I was (42.
learn) .....to make a fire, navigate and find food in the forest. The part that I (43. like)
.....the most was catching our own fish and cooking them over a fire. While (44. do)
.....the course, I realised how much people (45. depend) .....on modern technology.
They think that they can't survive without it. but they can if they (46. learn) ..... how. I
did! I (47. never forget) .....that course - it was the greatest experience I (48. ever
have) .....so far. Now I think if I (49. not take).....the survival course, I (50. not be)
.....able to deal with so many difficult situations in life.
Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. The first one
has been done as an example (0). Example: (0.) likely MODERN CULTURE?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 42
When people talk about contemporary culture they are just as (0. LIKE)....to be
talking about fast cars, trainers or high heels as they are to be talking about Shostakovich or Shakespeare.
Goods have become as (51. MEAN) ..... a measure and marker of culture as the
Great and the Good. The word "culture" can now cover just about anything. Culture
is no longer merely the beautiful and (52. SINGLE) ….... until the late twentieth
century that a (53. SCHOLAR)....interest in objects began to (54. PLACE)…....the
traditional interest in -isms, with historians, (55. LITERATE).... critics and
philosophers all suddenly becoming fascinated by the meaning of objects, large and
small. Is this a sign, perhaps, of a society cracking under the strain of too many things?
Our current (56. OBSESSIVE)......with material culture, one might argue, is simply a
(57. RESPOND.) to the Western crisis of abundance. There are obvious problems
with this (58. MATERIAL) ....conception of culture. If our experience of everyday life is
so (59. SATISFY) ......, then how much more so is the (60. SPECTATOR)... of our
everyday things under scrutiny.
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.
The first one (0) has been done as an example.Example: (0) with
When presented (0) ...... the idea of international boarding school, parents are (61)
......to baulk of emptying their bank (62) .....to send their darlings to live a life
permeated by blackboards, bunk beds and Bovril. (63) ...... conversely, will feel
overjoyed at the prospect of signing (64) .....for a literally fantastic life at Hogwarts.
Such misconceptions neatly miss the point of internalional boarding education,
sidestepping its capacity to (65) ....... solid foundations for students' academic and
professional success in today’s increasingly global society.
Parents, understandably, require justification for (66) ..... a considerate amount of
money in their offspring's education. Their offspring, on the other hand, should be
made (67) ..... of the huge number of opportunities provided by boarding school life.
Most of the world's leading boarding schools offer stimulating, progressive (68)
.....which prioritizes their students' needs, thus consistently produce graduates (69)
.....are confident learners, critical thinkers and self starters.
Therefore, the time has come for parents and students (70) ..... to discover the
unique, intellectually challenging experiences offered by internalional boarding schools worldwide.
Complete each of the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in
the box. Each phrasal verb is used only ONCE. Make any necessary changes.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 43 make up put up go up come off call for for grow out come up drop out of set up take up of
Question71. The hotels were all full so we offered to........Carla….....for the night.
Question72. Early that morning, we set off on our journey as the sun was .........
Question73. An enquiry was........into the use of chemicals in farming.
Question74. You're such a good singer that you, should........ it........ professionally.
Question75. How are they going to........the time they wasted playing cards in the barracks?
Question76. Stop wasting your time. The whole situation......... an immediate
response that could bring more decisive effects.
Question77. I like this photograph so much that I am going to have it….....
Question78. As far as I know, the idea of the party does not quite appeal to him and that's why he's thinking of.....
Question79. I can't stop thinking there's something more that the scheme needs.........
Question80. Peter used to be fond of collecting mascots, but after his military service, he........the hobby.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar
meaning to the following sentence. Write between two and five words in the space
provided on the answer sheet. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
Question 81. That historian is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive life. (AUTHORITY)
 He is.......................................................................................
Question82. Nobody could possibly believe the story about her achievements. (BEYOND)
 The story about her achievements ..........................................
Question83. I couldn't make sense of the radio message because of the interference. (IMPOSSIBLE)
The interference on the radio ........................ to make sense of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 44
 They arrived at the station.................... time.
Question85. David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party. (CONGRATULATED)
 David......................................................a good venue for the party.
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
Question86. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.
 But..............................................................................
Question87. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
 They.............................................................................
Question88. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long.
 I'm looking for a...........................................................
Question89. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public.
 Under no .....................................................................
Question90. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
Death............................................................................
Write a paragraph of about 150 words about the benefits of studying at a gifted school. THE END ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 3 ANSWER KEY
Question 1: A. laughter
Question 2: C. exacerbate
Question 3: C. picnics
Question 4: D. committee
Question 5: B. conversation
Question 6: C. would travel Question 7: B. Might Question 8: B. thick and thin
Question 9: D. Having been awarded Question 10: A. neatly Question 11: A. tightly Question 12: C. Even
Question 13: A. tunnelQuestion 14: C. be seen to be taking
Question 15: D. sacrificed Question 16: A. stroke
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 45
Question 17: D. distínguish
Question 18: B. quálity
Question 19: A. worldcláss Question 20: C. spíritual Question 21: B. accéssible
Question 22: B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
Question 23: A. do better on standardised tests
Question 24: C. more effective lesson planning
Question 25: A. Class size does not affect student performance.
Question 26: D. is more common in Korea than in Britain
Question 27: D. [1]
Question 28: A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
Question 29: A. good discipline and a hard work ethic
Question 30: C. The Asian system is obviously better.
Question 31: A. means [by no means = not at all] Question 32: C. little Question 33: B. came
Question 34: B. consisted Question 35: D. off
Question 36: B. valuable
Question 37: D. transformation
Question 38: B. nonetheless
Question 39: C. expanding
Question 40: A. greater
41. teaching – 42. learning – 43. liked - 44. doing – 45. depended – 46. learn
47. will never forget – 48. have ever had – 49. had not taken – 50. would not have been
51. MEANINGFUL – 52. SINGULAR – 53. SCHOLARLY – 54. REPLACE – 55. LITERARY –
56. OBSESSION – 57. RESPONSE – 58. MATERIALISTIC – 59. SATISFACTORY – 60. SPECTATOR
61. ready – 62. and – 63. Children – 64. up – 65. lay – 66. save – 67. aware – 68.
opportunities – 69. who – 70. Themselves
Question71. put Carla up
Question72. coming up Question73. set up
Question74. take it up
Question75. make up for Question76. calls for Question77. coming off
Question78. dropped out of itQuestion79. will go up
Question80. grew out of
Question 81. He is an authority on [the history of] primitive life.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 46
Question82. The story about her achievementswas beyond belief.
Question83. The interference on the radio made it impossible[for me] to make sense of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
Question85. David congratulated her on a good venue for the party.
Question86. But forJack’s being so affluent, she would not be dating with him.
Question87. They probably forgot about the extra class.
Question88. I’m looking for a fairly long, green and woolen scarf.
Question89. Under no circumstances should you open this door when the building is open to the public.
Question90.Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite these days.
BỘ GlÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘl Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc ĐỀ THITUYỂNS1NH
VÀO TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN NĂM 2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Dùng cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Mã đề số: 210
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1: A. laughter B. caught C. daughter D. augment
Question 2: A. incline B. eradicate C. exacerbate D. enclosure
Question 3: A. friends B. opinions C. picnics D. computers
Question 4: A. chimpanzee B. interviewee C. refugee D. committee
Question 5: A. politeness
B. conversation C. resolution D. introduction
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 6: I'd love to have lived in the old days, when people.......to market by horse and carriage. A. have been travelling B. got used to travelling
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 47 C. would travel D. had been travelling
Question 7: I'll give you the phone number of my hotel so that you can reach me if
anything happens. ......anything happen. I want you lo look after my children. A. Can B. Might C. Will D. Should
Question 8: We've been together through......in our friendship, and we won't desert each other now.
A. bad and good B. thick and thin
C. odds and ends D. spick and span
Question 9: ......a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of private education. A. To award B. Having awarded C. To be awarded D. Having been awarded
Question 10: Millions of people say Coke tastes best from a bottle, and whether this
is scientifically provable or not. These millions know they like the look of the bottle
and the way it fits so......into the hand. A. neatly B. orderly C. tidily D. finitely
Question 11: Language is so......woven into human experience that it is scarcely
possible to imagine life without it. A. tightly B. tautly C. rigidly D. stiffly
Question 12: ......I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment. A. Much as B. Try as C. Even D. Despite
Question 13: She was very badly depressed after the car accident. Now she is
beginning to think that there could be light at the end of the....... A. tunnel B. subway C. passage D. journey
Question 14: The government must......strong measures against crime. A. be seen be taking B. see to be taking C. be seen to be taking D. seen to take
Question 15: Athough she would have preferred to carry on working, my
mum........hercareer in order to have children. A. devoted B. aholishcd C. repealed D. sacrificed
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 48
Question 16: A number of landslides have ....... Nepal since the 7.8-magnitude
earthquake on 25thApril which killed more than 8,000 people and injured many more. A. stroke B. caused C. hit D. blown
Choose the word whose primary stress is placed differently from that of the others.
Question 17: A. compliment B. excellent C. nominate D. distinguish
Question 18: A. remember B. quality C. occasion D. terrific
Question 19: A. worldclass B. wheelchair C. firewood D. blackmail
Question 20: A. volunteer B. referee C. spiritual D. recommend
Question 21: A. influential B. accessible C. rudimentary D. incidental
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OUR CHILDREN
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one
hand, class sizes are huge by western standards with on average between 30 and 40
students per class in countries like Japan and Korea. On the other hand, school
children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in the world for
academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on
standardised tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in
conditions most educational researchers would say are far more likely to help them succeed.
Why do Asian students seem to perform so well then? Is it their legendary discipline?
Certainly, classroom management seems to be a whole lot easier in places like Korea,
and perhaps lessons are more effective as a direct consequence. After all, we are
only too aware of the decline in discipline standards in our own schools; belligerent
and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in Britain
seem powerless to control what happens any more. Surely this situation cannot
create a very effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of students is
far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. Korean students spend a lot more time
with their teachers. It seems logical to suggest, therefore, that they might form
stronger bonds and greater trust, and that Korean teachers, in understanding their
pupils better, might be able to offer them a more effective learning programme. Of
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 49
course, trust and understanding leads to greater respect as well, so Korean students
are probably less likely to ignore their teachers’ advice.
Then there is the home environment. The traditional family unit still remains
relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense
of security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in
every two marriages fails and divorce rates are sky-high. Perhaps children struggle to
cope with unstable family conditions and their only way to express their frustration is
by misbehaving at school. Maybe all this delinquent behaviour we are complaining
about is just a cry for help and a plea for attention.
Butwhilethe Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statisticsdon’t tell the truth. Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote farmore time to their studies than their British peers. And this begs the
question: is all that extra effort justified fora few extra percentagepoints in some
meaninglessinternational student performance survey? So Asian students are on
average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! What is their qualily of life like?
Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not?
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their
impressive statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but
it seems to be a case of two extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the
discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the Asian students success in
education before all else. At the other end, Brilish students at times appear careless
and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they DO have the free time
to enjoy their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is
it perhaps about time we stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best
bits of both, so that we can finally offer our students a balanced, worthwhile
education? We are not just dealing with statistics; never forget that every statistic is
a little human being somewhere who desperately needs our help and guidance - who deserves it.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says there is a paradox in the Asian education model?
A. There are too many students in each class.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 50
B. Larger classes are expected to lead to poorer results but they do not.
C. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
D. Class sizes in Asia are much smaller in other parts of the world.
Question 23: British secondary school students........
A. do better on standardised tests B. have larger class sizes
C. fail at school more than they succeed D. enjoy better classroom conditions
Question 24: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools
more successful than in Britain?
A. stricter classroom discipline B. better school Boards of Management
C. more effective lesson planning D. better teachers
Question 25: What can be inferred from the utterance perhaps the number of
students is far less relevant than is the manner in which they conduct themselves?
A. Class size does not affect student performance.
B. Class size is important to maintaining control.
C. How students behave might be more important than class size.
D. How teachers conduct classes affects student performance.
Question 26: The traditional family unit.......
A. is unstable in Korea due to conditions in the home B. is bad for children that come from broken homes
C. is disappearing in Korea due to high divorce rates D. is more common in Korea than in Britain
Question 27: Look at the following sentence.
You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a quite remarkable work ethic.
Where does the sentence best fit in the paragraph?
Butwhilethe Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce
excellent results, the statisticsdon’t tell the truth. [1] Asian sludents tend to put their
education before literally everything else. They do very few extracurricular activities
and devote far effortmore time to their studies than their British peers. [2] And this
begs the question: is all that extra effort justified fora few extra percentagepoints in
some meaninglessinternational student performance survey? So Asian students are
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 51
on average 3-5% better at maths than Britons – big deal! [3] What is their qualily of
life like? Remember, school days are supposed to be the best, are they not? [4] A.[4]
B. [3] C. [2] D. [1]
Question 28: According to the wriler, Asian students ........
A. don't allow themselves much time to relax and have fun
C. don't have as good a work ethic as British ones
D. make a big deal of their good results
Question 29: What are the 'too exlremes’ mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. good discipline and a hard work ethic B. success and failure
C. carelessness and indiscipline
D. neglecting school and neglecting free time
Question 30: Which conclusion about the two educational systems discussed would
the author most probably agree with? A. Neither system is perfect. B. Both systems are quite satisfactory.
C. The Asian system is obviously better.
D. The British system is too strict.
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. The first one has
been done as an example (0).
Example: (0). A . beginning B. first C . primary D . basic VOLUNTEERING
When Pamela Janett left university to become a (0).....school teacher, it was by no
(31)...... easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a volunteer teacher
for a year. When she realized she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was
a (32)...... taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she
would be able to cope with the situation. The basic living conditions also (33)......as something of a shock.
Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her
accommodation (34) ......of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only was the
space cramped, but there was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt
totally cut (35)...... from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 52
used her (36)...... experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which
has made a huge (37)......to dozens of children who would (38)......find themselves
struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (39)......her school to
cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people
get to know her, the (40).....the demand is for her skills. Question 31: A. means B. extent C. ways D.account Question 32: A. rather B. quite C. little D.somewhat
Question 33: A. appeared B. came C. proved D. arrived
Question 34: A. combined B. consisted C. contained D. composed Question 35: A. down B. away C. out D.off Question 36: A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious
Question 37: A. contrast B. difference C. change D. transformation
Question 38: A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D. however
Question 39: A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching
Question 40: A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller
Put each verb in brackets into a suitabie tense or form. The first one has been done as an example (0).
Example: (0) took LEARNING TO SURVIVE
Last summer I (0. take).....a three-week survival course. The purpose of the course
was (41. teach)..... us how to survive outdoors, where there are no shops, no houses
and no electricity. I had never slept outdoors before the course, and here I was (42.
learn) .....to make a fire, navigate and find food in the forest. The part that I (43. like)
.....the most was catching our own fish and cooking them over a fire. While (44. do)
.....the course, I realised how much people (45. depend) .....on modern technology.
They think that they can't survive without it. but they can if they (46. learn) ..... how. I
did! I (47. never forget) .....that course - it was the greatest experience I (48. ever
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 53
have) .....so far. Now I think if I (49. not take).....the survival course, I (50. not
be).....able to deal with so many difficult situations in life.
41. teaching – 42. learning – 43. liked - 44. doing – 45. depended – 46. Learn - 47.
will never forget –48. have ever had – 49. had not taken – 50. would not have been
Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. The first one
has been done as an example (0). Example: (0.) likely MODERN CULTURE?
When people talk about contemporary culture they are just as (0. LIKE)....to be
talking about fast cars, trainers or high heels as they are to be talking about Shostakovich or Shakespeare.
Goods have become as (51. MEAN)..... a measure and marker of culture as the Great
and the Good. The word "culture" can now cover just about anything. Culture is no
longer merely the beautiful and (52. SINGLE) ….... until the late twentieth century
that a (53. SCHOLAR)....interest in objects began to (54. PLACE)…....the traditional
interest in -isms, with historians, (55. LITERATE).... critics and philosophers all
suddenly becoming fascinated by the meaning of objects, large and small. Is this a
sign, perhaps, of a society cracking under the strain of too many things?
Our current (56. OBSESSIVE)......with material culture, one might argue, is simply a
(57. RESPOND.) to the Western crisis of abundance. There are obvious problems
with this (58. MATERIAL)....conception of culture. If our experience of everyday life is
so (59 SATISFY) ......, then how much more so is the (60. SPECTATOR)... of our
everyday things under scrutiny.
51. MEANINGFUL – 52. SINGLENESS – 53. SCHOLASTIC – 54. PLACE – 55. LITERARY –
56. OBSESSION – 57. RESPONSE – 58. MATERIALISTIC – 59. SATISFACTORY – 60. SPECTATOR
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.
The first one (0) has been done as an example.Example: (0) with
When presented (0) ...... the idea of international boarding school, parents are (61)
......to baulk of emptying their bank (62) .....to send their darlings to live a life
permeated by blackboards, bunk beds and Bovril. (63) ...... conversely, will feel
overjoyed at the prospect of signing(64) .....for a literally fantastic life at Hogwarts.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 54
Such misconceptionsneatly miss the point of internalional boarding education,
sidestepping its capacity to (65)....... solid foundations for students' academic and
professional success in today’s increasingly global society.
Parents, understandably, require justification for (66) ..... a considerate amount of
money intheir offspring's education. Their offspring, on the other hand, should be
made (67) ..... of the huge number of opportunities provided by boarding school life.
Most of the world's leading boarding schools offer stimulating, progressive (68)
.....which prioritizes their students' needs, thus consistently produce graduates (69)
.....are confident learners, critical thinkers and self starters.
Therefore, the time has come for parents and students (70) ..... to discover the
unique, intellectually challenging experiences offered by internalional boarding schools worldwide.
61. ready – 62. and – 63. They – 64. up – 65. lay – 66. save – 67. aware – 68.
opportunities – 69. who – 70. themselves
Complete each of the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in
the box. Each phrasal verb is used only ONCE. Make any necessary changes. make up put up go up come off call for for grow out come up drop out of set up take up of
Question71. The hotels were all full so we offered to........Carla….....for the night.
put Carla up
Question72. Early that morning, we set off on our journey as the sun was ......... coming up
Question73. An enquiry was........into the use of chemicals in farming. set up
Question74. You're such a good singer that you, should........ it........ professionally.
take it up
Question75. How are they going to........the time they wasted playing cards in the
barracks?make up for
Question76. Stop wasting your time. The whole situation......... an immediate
response that could bring more
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 55
decisive effects.calls for
Question77.I like this photograph so much that I am going to have it…..... coming off
Question78. As far as I know, the idea of the party does not quite appeal to him and that's why he's thinking
of.....dropped out of it
Question79. I can't stop thinking there's something more that the scheme
needs.........will go up.
Question80. Peter used to be fond of collecting mascots, but after his military service, he........the hobby. grew out of
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar
meaning to the following sentence. Write between two and five words in the space
provided on the answer sheet. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
Question 81. That historian is famous for his vast knowledge ofprimitivelife. (AUTHORITY)
 He is.......................................................................................
He isan authority on (the history of) primitive life.
Question82. Nobody could possibly believe the story about her achievements. (BEYOND)
 The story about her achievements..........................................
The story about her achievementswas beyond belief.
Question83. I couldn't make sense of the radio message because of the interference. (IMPOSSIBLE)
The interference on the radio ........................ to make sense of the message.
The interference on the radio made it impossible to make sense of the message.
Question84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
 They arrived at the station.................... time.
They arrived at the stationin the nick of time.
Question85. David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party. (CONGRATULATED)
 David......................................................a good venue for the party.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 56
Davidcongratulated her on a good venue for the party.
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
Question86. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.
But..............................................................................
But forJack’s being so affluent, she would not be dating with him.
Question87. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
 They.............................................................................
They probably forgot about the extra class.
Question88. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long.
 I'm looking for a...........................................................
I’m looking for awoolen, green and fairly long scarf.
Question89. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public.
 Under no .....................................................................
Under no circumstance should you open this doorwhen the building is open to the public.
Question90. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
Death............................................................................
Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite these days.
Write a paragraph of about 150 words about the benefits of studying at a gifted school.
A Suggested Writing Sample
A gifted school is really good environment to study and culivate the mind. We all
can see that studying in a gifted school bring us many benefits.
Firstly, if you’re a student at a gifted school, you will have good conditions to
develop abilities in your favorite subjects, help you to build dream and orient your future career.
Secondly, most of the teacher in the gifted school are good and enthusiatic. They
always create comfortable atmosphere in studying for students to receive knowledge easily.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 57
Besides, there are many valuable scholarships for good students, especially, for
students that have difficult circumstances.
Finally, the gifted school always has many different facilities for students to relax after studying hard.
There are many advantages of studying in a gifted school. Therefore, we need to
make the best use of these benefits to have the most best results. [143 words] THE END ĐỀ SỐ 5
UBND TỈNH QUẢNG NGÃI
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2007 - 2008
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh) §Ò chÝnh thøc
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngày thi: 10/ 7/ 2008
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) B. concern C. conserve D. protect 1. A. crop B. advertise C. perfect D. reverse 2. A. conserve B. workers C. series D. satellites 3. A. cities B. good C. tooth D. tool 4. A. food B. without C. thank D. these 5. A. although
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) 1. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer 2. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. teacher
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 58 3. A. remain B. convenient C. volunteer D. memorable 4. A. maintain B. marine C. challenge D. device 5. A. important B. community C. organize D. diseases
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. The stolen jewels were ________a lot of money. A. valued B. cost C. priced D. worth
2. ________, after trying three times, he passed the examination. A. Lastly B. Last of all C. Last D. At last
3. I don’t see any________in arriving early at the theatre. A. cause B. point C. reason D. aim
4. The children loved________the old castle. A. discovering B. exploring C. hunting D. detecting
5. This is the oldest building________the village. A. of B. by C. in D. to
6. These figures show a ________in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales. A. loss B. lessening C. reduction D. lowering
7. ________scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply. A. late B. later C. Latter D. Lately
8. After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs________. A. hardly B. in difficulties C. with difficulty D. hard
9. You will have to ________your holiday if you are too ill to travel. A. put off B. cut down C. put out D. put up
10. At four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some ________to do in the garden. A. work B. job C. effort D. task
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. This is the first time I (read) ________ a novel (write) _________ by an American novelist.
2. The stereo (play) ________ since 6 pm. I wish someone (turn) ________ it off.
3. The new students hope (include)________ in many of the school’s social activities.
4. He wore a false beard (avoid) ________ (recognize) ________.
5. (Write) ________ the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 59
6. If you don’t hurry, all the tickets (sell) ________ by the time we (get) ________ there.
III. Fill in the blank with a / an / the. Put an where none is required. (5 points)
1. My father has just bought me_______ LG computer.
2. _______ whale is _______ mammal, not _______fish.
3. We are going to _______ tea with _______Smiths today.
4. _______Titanic, one of the most famous ocean liners, sank on its first voyage across _______ Atlantic.
5. For centuries, _______ buildings were made of _______ stones.
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
Ask any adult over forty to make a (1) _______ between the Compare
past and the present and most will tell you that things have
been getting steadily worse for as long as they can remember.
Take the weather for example. Everyone remembers that in
their (2) _______ the summers were considerably hotter, and Young
that winter always included (3) _______ falls of snow just
when the school holidays had started. Of course, the food in Abound
those days was far superior too, as nothing was imported and
everything was fresh. (4) _______ was negligible, the money in Employ
your pocket really was worth something, and you could buy a
(5) _______ house even if your means were limited. And Size
above all, people were somehow nicer in those days, and Pursue
spent their free time on innocent (6) _______ making model
boats and tending their stamp (7) _______ rather than gazing Collect
at the television screen for hours on end. As we know, this Prosper
figure of the past simply cannot be true, and there are plenty
of statistics dealing with heath and (8) _______ which prove Tend
that it is not true. So, why is it that we all have a (9) _______ Critisize
to idealize the past and to be so (10) _______ of the presents?
V. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion. (5 points)
1. It’s a small island, four miles _______ the Thai coast.
2. I know her _______ sight, but I’ve never talked to her.
3. _______ be half of everyone here tonight, I’d like to thank you _______ your advice.
4. You can refer _______ these documents _______ more information.
5. How much did he change you _______ doing _______ the room?
6. She began her talk _______ an apology _______ the audience.
C. READING (30 points).
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 60
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (10 points)
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to
become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know
it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French
that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English
was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as
Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries,
English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including
slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English
speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of
international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems
worldwide is in English. Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and
English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports,
and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the
world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of nonnative users than any other language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of this passage ?
A. The number of non-native users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. The word “emerged” in line 2 could best be replaced by which of the follwing ? A. appeared B. hailed C. frequented D. engaged
3. As used in line 3 , the word “ elements ” is not similar to which of the following : A. declaration B. features C. curiousities D. customs
4. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600
5. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English
around the world except __________.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 61
A. The slave trade B. Colonization C. Missionaries D. The Norman invasion
6. As used in line 6, which of the follwing is closet in meaning to the word “course”? A. Subject B. Policy C. Time D. Track
7. The word “enclaves” in line 8 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries
8. The word “proliferated” in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expanded
9. Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “ constituting ” in line 15 ? A. looking over B. sitting down C. doing in D. making up
10.According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world to day? A. a quarter B. half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million million
II. These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order. Rearrange them
into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage. (8 points)
A. Anyone can try to make a drink which tastes similar to Coca-Cola. Chemists say
that it consists almost entirely of carbonated water and sugar.
B. In only a few years Coca-Cola became the national drink of the United States. The
shape of the famous bottle was invented in 1961. During the Second World War,
American soldiers drank three million bottles of Coca-Cola a day.
C. Coca-Cola was originally invented by John Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta,
Georgia. In 1886, he created a new kind of medicine to cure tiredness and headaches.
D. This helped spread the name and flavour of ‘ Coke’ all over the world .
E. Then a businessman bought Pemberton’s recipe for his creation. He did
something to the recipe and made a really refreshing drink that appealed to
many people. Demand for the drink grew.
F. But no one outside the Coca-Cola company has yet discovered what the ‘magic’
combination of ingredients is, and a very few people- only seven, have ever
known the secrete formula of Coca-Cola. Only two of them are still alive today,
so they never travel on the same aeroplane.
G. Today, nearly a hundred million bottles or cans are drunk every day, in one
hundred and fifty-five different countries.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 62
H. It tasted so revolting that just about no one wanted to buy it. In the first year,
Pemberton only made $50 from his creation.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (12 points) LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (1) _______, I’ve got a degree in business
administration. I enjoyed the course very much (2) _______ I realize I should have
studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (3) _______ got full-time jobs but
most, me, are still waiting (4) _______ something suitable to turn up. Meanwhile, I
make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (5) _______
the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear
of any vacancies (6) _______ they work . What I am looking for is something
challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work
abroad for a while. The (7) _______ is not so important at this stage , provided I earn
enough to live on , because I don’t want to continue (8) _______ to depend on my
parents , although they are (9) _______ generous to me . At the moment, I’m
working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (10) _______ week, washing up and
generally helping out, which brings a little money . The other people working there
are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (11) _______ as me, so we have lots of to talk (12) _______.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin’s .....................................................................................................................
2. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of £10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
Had his ......................................................................................................................
3. Mary was the only student absent from class.
Apart .........................................................................................................................
4. Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
Jane has only .............................................................................................................
5. My parents find fault with everything I do.
No matter ..................................................................................................................
6. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
Not only ...................................................................................................................
7. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 63
Little .........................................................................................................................
8. “ What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
John congratulated ...................................................................................................
9. Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On ...........................................................................................................................
10. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
It‘s high time .............................................................................................................
II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage.. (10 points)
1. Jack London/ famous/ American writer.
2. He/ bear/ January 13th/1876/ San Francisco/ California.
3. family/ poor/ he/ have/ leave/ school/ make money.
4. He/ work/ hard/ different jobs.
5. Later/ he/ return/ school/ he/ not/ stay/ long.
6. 1897/he/ go/ Alaska/ find/ gold.
7. There/ he/ find/ ideas/ books / stories.
8. He/ come/ home/ start/ write.
9. writings/ successful/ he/ become/ rich/ famous/ twenties.
10. poor health/ he/ die/1916/ age/ 40. ---------- The end ----------
UBND tØnh qu¶ng ng·i
®¸p ¸n ®Ò thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn
Së gi¸o dôc - ®µo t¹o N¨m häc 2007 - 2008 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh §Ò chÝnh thøc
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giaođề ) Ngày thi: 10/ 7/ 2008 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 5
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 64
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that
of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. A
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. have read – written
4. to avoid - being recognized
2. has been playing – would turn 5. Having written 3. to be included
6. will have been sold – get
III. Fill in the blank with a / an / the. Put an where none is required. (5 points)- 0.5/ each. 1. an 2. the 3. a 4. a 5.  6. the 7. the 8. the 9.  10. 
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. comparison 6. pursuits 2. youth 7. collection 3. abundant 8. prosperity 4. Unemployment 9. tendency 5. sizeable 10. critical
V. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 0.5/ each. 1. off 2. by 3. on 4. for 5. to 6. for 7. for 8. up 9. with 10. to
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C
II. These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order. Rearrange them
into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage. (8 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 65 1. C 2. H 3. E 4. B 5. D 6. G 7. A 8. F
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) - 1/ each. 1. ago 2. although 3. already 4. for 5. in 6. where 7. salary 8. having 9. a/per 10. very 11. situation 12. about
IV. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)- 1/ each.
1. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
2. Had his aunt not died and left him her legacy of £10.000, he wouldn’t have been
able to buy the house he wanted.
3. Apart from Mary every students was present in class.
4. Jane has only made a little progress at school.
5. No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it.
6. Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s also the nicest.
7. Little did the police suspect that the judge was the murder.
8. John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
9. On account of his mother’s being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of the fact that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of his mother’s presence , they said nothing about it.
10. It’s high time Lan repaired her house. / It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired.
II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage. (10 points)
1. Jack London was a famous American writer. (1 point)
2. He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California.(0.5 point)
3. His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and he had to leave school to make money.(0.5 point)
4. He worked hard in different jobs. (1 point)
5. Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long.(0.5 point)
6. In 1897, he went to Alaska (0.5 point) to find gold.(0.5 point)
7. There he found ideas (0.5 point) for his books and stories.(0,5 point)
8. He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write. (0.5 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 66
9. His writings were successful,(0.5 point) and he became (0.5 point)rich and famous in his twenties
Or: His writings were so successful that he became rich and famous in his twenties
10. In poor health, he died in 1916 at the age of 40. (1 point)
Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : Tæng sè c©u ®óng/ 10. ---------- The end --------- ĐỀ SỐ 6
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI HẢI DƯƠNG NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên) ĐỀ CHÍ NH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Ngày thi 20 tháng 6 năm 2012
(Đề thi có: 04 trang)
Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết phương án chọn A, B, C, hoặc D.
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì.)
____________________________________________________________ A. PHONETICS:
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in each group. (5 points) 1. A. original
B. comprehensive C. complementary D. illustration 2. A. electrician B. Japanese C. possibility D. comfortable
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 67 3. A. category B. profitable C. eventually D. ordinary 4. A. suspicious B. embroider C. logical D. religion 5. A. mausoleum B. government C. correspond D. unpolluted
B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the option A, B, C or D which best completes or responds to each sentence. (20 points)
6. He is a specialist ______ modern Vietnamese literature. A. of B. at C. for D. in
7. David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has ______of her address. A. no idea B. nothing C. no thought D. no mind
8. The population of the world is growing at an alarming ______. A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost
9. After Freddie ______school, he joined the army. A. finishing B. finishes
C. had finished D. has finished
10. Don't go too fast! I can't ______ up with you. A. go B. walk C. run D. keep
11. It was unfair of you ______ her for something she didn't do. A. so as to criticize
B. that criticizing C. to criticize D. criticized
12. My father didn't like coffee and ______did my mother. A. none B. either C. so D. neither
13. He said that he ______ some flowers in the garden at that moment. A. is watering
B. would water C. was watering D. watered
14. For the last thirty years, space exploration______ great contributions to weather forecasting. A. has made B. makes C. is making D. has been made
15. Miss Trang is wearing a ______dress. A. beautiful blue new B. new beautiful blue C. blue beautiful new D. beautiful new blue
16. "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - "______ "
A. That's a good idea. B. Never mind. C. Yes, I am fishing. D. That's my pleasure.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 68
17. He seldom takes part in any of the class activities, ______? A. doesn’t he B. does he C. is he D. isn’t he
18. If you ______ to be a doctor, you have to study harder. A. want B. will want C. wanted D. would want
19. The cupboard in ______ rare books are kept is near the window. A. where B. which C. that D. whom
20. Huong went on working ______ the noise the children made. A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. even though
21. I wish there ______ no more wars in the world. A. are B. have been C. will be D. were
22. No sooner ______ arrived home than it rained heavily. A. had he B. has he been C. he has D. he had
23. Give me a ring before nine tomorrow morning, ______ I’ll be too busy to talk to you. A. unless B. therefore C. if D. otherwise
24. The soldiers are made ______ ten miles a day. A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
25. All of us are ______ that she has won the first prize in the competition. A. amazingly B. amazed C. amazing D. amazement
II. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets in the sentences below. (10 points)
26. John lost his job because he often behaved (POLITE) towards his customers.
27. A great deal of (SCIENCE) research has been performed in this field.
28. Hoang Anh was (COURAGE) to apply for the job.
29. Mr. Long is a very (CONSIDER) person, so we love him very much.
30. He didn’t pass the final examination due to his (LAZY).
31. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been (URBAN) in the past few years.
32. Peter fell off the ladder, but his (INJURE) were not very serious.
33. The (RESIDE) in this city are very friendly.
34. Those clothes look smart, but they are very (COMFORT).
35. The movie we have just watched is (EXCEPTION) good.
III. Choose the underlined words or phrases in each sentence below that needs
correcting. (5 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 69
36. Ninety percent of the earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim knows as the “Ring of Fire”. A B C D
37. Walk in the country in the evening is very pleasantat this time of year. A B C D
38. Ha Noi, along with Ha Long and Hue, areamong the most popular tourist destinations in Viet Nam. A B C D
39. It’s high timethe government spend more money on education. A B C D
40. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the firework display while others were singing a song. A B C D C. READING:
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space. (10 points)
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as
complicated _________ (41) it is serious. It is complicated because much _________
(42) is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust _________ (43)
automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. _________ (44) the
automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories _________ (45)
much of the material which pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to _________ (46) or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would
have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to
do that, of course. But pollution can be _________ (47) reduced in several ways.
_________ (48) and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the _________ (49) of
pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass
and enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut _________
(50) on certain polluting activities. 41. A. since B. because C. as D. for 42. A. pollution B. pollutant C. polluter D. polluting 43. A. in B. from C. at D. for 44. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But 45. A. offer B. discharge C. emit D. dissolve 46. A. increase B. pause C. cause D. end 47. A. increasingly B. gradually C. hopelessly D. dangerously
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 70 48. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists 49. A. number B. figures C. amount D. numbers 50. A. down B. off C. up D. into
II. Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (10 points)
The Internet is made _________ (51) of millions of computers linked together
around the world in _________ (52) a way that information can be sent from any
computer to any other 24 hours a day. These ___________ (53) can be in homes,
schools, universities, government departments, or businesses. The Internet is often
described as a network of networks _________ (54) all the smaller networks of
organizations are linked together into one giant network _________ (55) the
Internet. All computers are pretty much equal once connected to the Internet, the
_________ (56) difference will be the speed of the connection _________ (57) is
dependent on your Internet Service Provider and your own modem.
_________ (58) are many things you can do and participate in once connected
to the Internet. They include using a range of services _________ (59) communicate
and share information and things quickly and inexpensively with millions of people,
_________ (60) young and old and from diverse cultures around the world.
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (10 points)
It is often said that books are always a good friend and reading is an active
mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think
more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading
books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long
periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-emails might contain small pieces of
information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read,
you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your
memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading
requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when
you were at elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by
reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books,
especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to
go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide
information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more
books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read
about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read,
people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information
you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by
letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 71
61. Books have great influence on ________. A. muscles B. brain C. friendship D. TV
62. When you are reading a book, ________.
A. you have to read small pieces of information
B. you have to read during a very long time
C. you use your brain in concentration and focus D. you lose your memory
63. A challenging book ________.
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words
D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary 64. Books ________.
A. are compulsory in every course
B. contain less information than class discussions
C. make a sick patient feel better
D. are not needed in most of the courses
65. According to the passage, reading books cannot help you ________.
A. widen your knowledge of other cultures and places. B. enrich your vocabulary C. be self-confident D. become a good builder D. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)
66. Someone serviced his car last week. → He
_____________________________________________________________________ _____.
67. We haven’t seen each other for 5 years. → The last time
__________________________________________________________________.
68. The exercise is so difficult that we can't do it. → The exercise isn’t
______________________________________________________________.
69. I think that no one in my class is more intelligent than Jack.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 72 → I think Jack
___________________________________________________________________.
70. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies. → Nga prefers
___________________________________________________________________.
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage. (10 points)
71. Jack London / be / famous / American writer.
72. He/ bear / January / 13 / 1876 / San Francisco / California.
73. His family / poor / he / have / leave / school / make money.
74. He / work / hard / different jobs.
75. Later / he / return / school / he / not / stay / long.
76. 1897 / he / go / Alaska / find / gold / he / find / ideas / books and stories / instead.
77. He / come / home / start / write.
78. Writings / be / successful / he / become / rich / famous / twenties.
79. Poor health / he / die / 1916 / be / 40.
III. Write a letter to an imaginary friend, Minh Thu, to tell her about your
neighborhood. (10 points)
Your letter should include the information about:
- Where you live(You are required to use the name: Minh Duc village or Minh Duc town) - What your house looks like
- What you can see from your house
- How far it is from your school - How you get to school
- What kinds of facilities there are in your neighborhood
- What things in your neighborhood you like best. Why
Begin and end your letter as follows: Dear Minh Thu,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Love,
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 73 Tuan Anh -----THE END-----
Họ và tên thí sinh:………………………………………………… Số báo danh:………………..
Họ và tên, chữ ký giám thị 1:……………………………………………………………………….
Họ và tên, chữ ký giám thị 2:………………………………………………………………………. ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 6
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM HẢI DƯƠNG
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên)
____________________________________________________________ A. PHONETICS:
5.0 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer. 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. B
B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. 20 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer. 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B 21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B
II. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer. 26. impolitely 27. scientific 28. 29. 30. laziness encouraged considerate 31. 32. injuries 33. residents 34. 35. urbanized/ uncomfortable exceptionally urbanised
III. 5.0 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 74 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. C B. READING:
I. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer. 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. A
II. 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer. 51. up 52. such
53. computers 54.because/since/as 55. called 56. 57. which/that 58. There 59. to/ in order 60. both only/unique to/ so as to
III. 10 points: 2.0 points for each correct answer. 61. B 62. C 63. A 64. A 65. D C. WRITING:
I. 10 points: 2.0 points for each correct sentence.
66. He had/ got his car serviced last week.
OR: He had someone service his car last week.
OR: He got someone to service his car last week.
67. The last time we saw each other was 5 years ago.
68. The exercise isn’t easy enough for us to do.
69. I think Jack is the most intelligent (student/pupil/boy/person) in my class.
70. Nga prefers staying at home and watching TV to going to the movies. II. 10 points.
71. Jack London was a famous American writer. (0.5 point)
72. He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California. (0.5 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 75
73. His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and/so he had to leave school (0.5 point)to
make money. (0.5 point)
OR: Because his family was very poor, (0.5 point) he had to leave school (0.5 point)to
make money. (0.5 point)
74. He worked hard in different jobs.(0.5 point)
75. Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long. (0.5 point)
OR: Later, he returned to school, (0.5 point) but he didn't stay there long. (0.5 point)
76. In 1897, he went to Alaska(0.5 point) to find gold, (0.5 point) (but) he found ideas
(0.5 point) (there) for his books and stories instead. (0.5 point)
77. He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write. (0.5 point)
78. His writings were successful, (0.5 point) and/so he became rich and famous in his twenties. (0.5 point)
OR: Because his writings were successful, (0.5 point) he became rich and famous in his twenties. (0.5 point)
OR: His writings were so successful (0.5 point) that he became rich and famous in his twenties. (0.5 point)
79. In poor health/Because of his poor health(0.5 point), he died in 1916 (0.5 point)
when he was only forty years old. (0.5 point) III. 10 points. * Form: 1.0 point - Correct form of a letter
* Task fulfillment: 4.0 points
- Complete the task with relevant information. - Well-organized. * Suggested marking: - Where you live (0.5 point)
- What your house looks like (0.5 point)
- What you can see from your house (0.5 point)
- How far it is from your school (0.5 point)
- How you get to school (0.5 point)
- What kinds of facilities there are in your neighborhood (0.5 point)
- What things in your neighborhood you like best. Why (1.0 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 76 * Language: 5.0 points
+ Appropriate vocabulary (2.0 points)
+ Correct grammar (2.0 points)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1.0 point)
Chú ý: Tổng số điểm là 100, sau đó qui về thang điểm 10, và làm tròn đến số thập phân thứ nhất. ĐỀ SỐ 7
UBND TỈNH ĐÀ NẴNG
Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT chuyên
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2008 - 2009
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh vào chuyên Anh) §Ò chÝnh thøc
Thêi gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2008
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) B. vegetable C. innovation D. stage 6. A. table B. most C. lost D. post 7. A. ghost B. language C. attraction D. applicant 8. A. aviation B. inventor C. medium D. president 9. A. lecturer B. college C. change D. altogether 10. A. age
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) B. surprising C. amusing D. successful 1. A. interesting B. engineer C. benefit D. Vietnamese 2. A. understand B. uniform C. yesterday D. employment 3. A. applicant B. tonight C. lecture D. story 4. A. paper B. army C. afraid D. people 5. A. money
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 77
1. Kathy was as pleased as ________ when she heard she had passed the exam . A. punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes
2. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ________ shaves . A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny .
3. All the ________ of the dances went to charity . A. results B. proceeds C. rewards D. finances
4. Enough money has been raised to ________ the hospital’s survival . A. ensure B. enlarge C. enable D. empower
5. Many students do ________ jobs in hotesl over the summerto earn money . A. low B. poor C. menial D. inferior
6. They could find no _______ of the mising car despite an extensive search. A. clue B. remnant C. indication D. trace
7. When they retired they bought a tiny ________ in the country . A. mansion B. bungalow C. shack D. barn
8. It is too early in the ________ to expect many visitors to the town . A. term B. season C. time D. calendar
9. Is promoting public health ________ as state concern ? A. necessary
B. necessary being C. necessarily D. of necessary
10. There are different kinds of music to ________ your taste. A. miss B. fit C. tight D. suit
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. He no sooner (reach) __________ the door than he (come) __________ back.
2. I (be) __________ very careful not to hint or remind her in any way of what she (tell) __________ me.
3. While he(learn) __________ to drive he (have) __________ twenty five accidents.
4. The man at the corner table (glance) __________ my way to see if I (listen) __________.
5. When I (look) __________ at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (try) __________ to open it.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
1. The duty of the police is the ________ law and order. ( maintain )
2. Our tomatoes are ________ nicely; they’ll be ready to eat in about a week. (ripe)
3. Look at this picture of Bill and his father, you can see the ________ clearly, can’t you? (like)
4. He said “Good morning” in a most ________ way. (friend)
5. “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ________” (convince)
6. It’s a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to ________ it? (modern)
7. George and I have been friends since ________: he use to live next door. (child)
8. In winter it is important for farmers to provide food and ________ for their animals. (warm)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 78
9. Pele ________ Ronaldo to take part in 2002 World Cup. (courage)
10. Playing for the national team for the first time was an ________ experience for Huynh Duc. (forget)
IV. There are ten mistakes in the text . Identify each mistake, write it down and give
your correction. (10 points)
As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children to becared for by 1. ____
wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendtwin founders of Rome, were 2. ____
purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that why a she- 3. ____
wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place.
This seeming preposterous idea did not become credible until the late 4. ____
nineteenth century when a French doctor actually had founda naked ten- 5. ____
year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not 6. ____
speak intelligibly, or could lie relate to people. He only growled and stared 7. ____
of them. Finally the doctor won the boy's confidence and began to work 8. ____
withthem. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the 9. ____
doctor was able to have the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and 10. ____
utter a number of word, as well as write letters and form words.
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)
Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was
neither the first nor the last child prodigy, but he was certainly the greatest. He was
born into a moderately prosperous family where his unmatched musical genius made itself known extremely early.
Mozart began leaning to play harpsichord at three and his earliest known work
was composed in 1761 when he was five, the age at which he also first appeared in public.
From the age of six, when his father took him on the first foreign tour, Mozart
toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland,
Switzerland and Italy. It has been calculated that Mozart spent almost a third of his
short life - he died at the age of thirty five – travelling.
As Mozart matured, he continued to tour and give concerts. Mozart also wrote a
lot of operas. His first opera, Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was performed in Milan when he
was 14, and it was the first of many successes in the theatre.
1. How rich was Mozart’s family? A. Very rich C. Not very rich B. As rich as a financial D. Very poor
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 79
2. When did he take the first step into the world of music as a composer? A. When he was three C. When he was fourteen B. When he was five D. When he was thirty-five
3. What did he do on his first tour to some major European countries?
A. He made so much sightseeing C. He toured only
B. He toured the courts and musical centres D. He did nothing
4. Why is it possible to name Mozart “A travelling composer”?
A. Because he spent almost a third of his
C. Because he never travelled. short life travelling. D. Because he had good
B. Because he liked travelling a lot. imagination.
5. What expression in the passage means “an exceptionally clever child”? A. A child normal C. A child prodigy B. A child clever D. Child playing harpsichord.
II. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (15 points)
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch
is the book which will (1) ________ you in the fight for survival that (2) ________
many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ________ of extinction .
As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will
have the (4) ________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to
(5) ________ animals (6) ________ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be
able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also
discover the terrible results of human (7) ________ for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears
cover their black noses (8) ________ their (9) ________ so they can hunt their prey in
the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ________ each orang-utan
which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (11) ________ has so (12) ________ Britain’s leading wildlife charity
that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a (13) ________awarded to books which
are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation. You will
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 80
find Animal Watch at a special low ( 14) ________ price at all good bookshops, but
hurry while (15) ________ last. B. involve C. bring D. lead 1. A. combine B. opposes C. forces D. faces 2. A. meets B. start C. limit D. end 3. A. edge B. enjoyment C. virtue D. value 4. A. satisfaction B. help C. allow D. assist 5. A. enable B. conserve C. revive D. survive 6. A. preserve B. interest C. care D. concern 7. A. greed B. by C. for D. from 8. A. with B. claws C. paws D. toes 9. A. feet B. at C. from D. to 10. A. for B. periodical C. publication D. reference 11. A. publicy B. impressed C. persuaded D. admired 12. A. imposed B. title C. trademark D. nickname 13. A. symbol B. preparatory C. original D. introductory 14. A. beginning B. stocks C. goods D. funds 15. A. stores
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (10 points)
Maybe you recycle cans, glass, and paper. Do you know that nature recycles, too?
One of the things nature (1)_______ is water. Water goes from oceans, lakes, and
rivers into the air. Water falls from the air as (2)_______ or snow. Rain and snow
eventually find their way back to the oceans. Nature’s recycling program for water is (3) _______ the water cycle.
The water cycle has four stages: storage, evaporation, precipitation, and runoff.
Water on Earth gets stored (4) _______ oceans, lakes, rivers, ice, and even
underground. Water goes from storage into the atmosphere by a process called
evaporation. When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid (5)_______ a gas,
called water vapor. Water vapor goes up into (6) _______ atmosphere. Water
returns to the Earth as precipitation in rain or snow by changing into drops of water
(7)_______ the air gets cold enough. Clouds are collections (8)_______ water
droplets. Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 81
Water that falls on land always flows from (9)_______ places to lower ones. This
flow is called runoff. Water from land flows into streams. Streams join together to
make (10) _______and eventually the water flows into storage in the oceans. Then
the water cycle starts all over again.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book.
Were I .......................................................................................................................
2. He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say.
If he didn't ................................................................................................................
3. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
Only when .................................................................................................................
4. You are under no obligation to accept their offer.
You can please .........................................................................................................
5. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor ........................................................................................................
6. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
The average ...............................................................................................................
7. I don't really like her , even though I admire her achievements.
Much .........................................................................................................................
8. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.
There were far ............................................................................................................
9. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble.
You ............................................................................................................................
10. This is the best essay I have ever written.
Never .........................................................................................................................
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter. (10 points) Dear Jane, 1. Not see you / long time.
2. We / really pleased / move to / country /, I / get / fed up / live / London.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 82
3. In/ city/ much traffic / noise / no time / relax.
4. In / country / life / slower / more peaceful.
5. Now / example / able / a walk / with / dog / across fields / before breakfast !
6. Children / enjoy fresh air / make new friends.
7. people/ helpful / kind / friendly .
8. But we miss / friends / London ,especially you. 9. Come / see us soon.
10. We all / look forward / see you again. Love, Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa. ---------- The end ----------
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ...................................................................................
Số báo danh:..................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 83 Page 84
UBND TỈNH ĐÀ NẴNG
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2008 - 2009 Môn thi : Tiếng Anh §Ò chÝnh thøc
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2008 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 7
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each.
7. had no sooner reached - came. 10. glanced - was listening. 8. was - had told. 11. looked - had tried. 9. was learning - had.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. mainternance 6. modernise 2. repering 7. childhood 3. likeness 8. warmth 4. friendly 9. encouraged 5. unconving 10. unforgottable
IV. There are ten mistakes in the text . Identify each mistake, write it down and give
your correction. (10 points) 1. to be being 6. Or nor 2. legend legendary 7. of at 3. why when 8. Them him
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 84 Page 85 4. seeming seemingly 9. Have get 5. had found found 10. word words
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points)- 1/ each. 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. D 15. B
II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. recycles 2. rain 3. called 4. in 5. into 6. the 7. when/ as 8. of 9. high 10. rivers
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points) - 1/ each.
1. Were I to meet the author one day I would ask him to sign my copy of this book.
2. If he didn't have his nose in a book, he might ( sometimes) pay attention to what I say
3. Only when Alice and Charles had ( had) their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.
4. You can please yourself (yourselves) about whether you accept their offer or not.
5. Martin's poor health doesn't stop ( prevent ) him from enjoying life.
6. The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic.
7. Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her.
8. There were far fewer people there than I had expected.
9. You didn't need to have gone to all that trouble.
10. Never have I written such a good essay ( a better essay than this ).
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a … (10 points) - 1/ each. Dear Jane,
1. We haven’t seen you for (such) a long time.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 85 Page 86
2. We are really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed up with living in London.
3. In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax.
4. Here in the country, life is slower and (much) more peaceful.
5. Now, for example, we are able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before braekfast.
6. The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends.
7. The people here are helpful, kind and (ever so) friendly.
8. But we miss all our friends in London, especially you. 9. (Do) come and see us soon.
10. We are all looking forward to seeing you again. Love, Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa.
Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : Tæng sè c©u ®óng/ 10. ---------- The end ---------- ĐỀ SỐ 8 UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2009-2010
MÔN THI: Tiếng Anh (Dành cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề); Ngày thi: 09/07/2009
A. PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 86 Page 87
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced
differentlyfrom the others in each group. (5 points) 1. A. climate B. comic C. hike D. website 2. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked
3. A. cover B. category C. ancient D. decorate 4. A. erupt B. humor C. UFO D. communicate
5. A. Buddhish B. bomb C. viable D. bulb
II. Choose the word ( A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points)
1. A. comprise B. depend C.design D. novel
2. A. tropical B. collection C. tendency D. charity
3. A. friendliness B. occasion C. pagoda D. deposit
4. A. importing B. specific C . impolite D. important
5. A. federation B. unpolluted C. disappearing D. profitable
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.(10 points)
1. All the sentences below use “the”, which is the correct one?
A. Can you pass the sugar please? B. The crime is a problem in many big cities.
C. The apples are good for you. D. I love the skiing.
2. Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city_______ 2002.
A. for B. since C. in D. about
3. He prefers soccer______ tennis. A. from B. than C. to D. or
4. If they worked more carefully, they _____ so many mistakes.
A. won’t make B. don’t make C. wouldn’t make D. didn’t make
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 87 Page 88
5. He _______to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home.
A. goes B. was going C. went D. has gone
6. There’s a strange man behind us. I think ______.
A. we are followed B. we are being followed
C. we are being following D. we are following
7. Which of the following is the strongest advice?
A. You should get a hair-cut. B. If I were you,I’d get a hair-cut.
C. You ought to get a hair-cut. D. You really must get a hair-cut.
8. ________ you mind if I use your dictionary? A. Will B. Do C. Can D. Did
9. Mr. Vo Van Kiet, _______ was our former Prime Minister, was born in Vinh Long.
A. that B. whose C. Who D. whom
10. All that rubbish will have to be ________ at once.
A. get rid of B. got rid ofC. got rid D. getting rid of
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10 points)
1. My friend was (make)_____ (pay)_______ back the book.
2. Hardly he (take) ________ up the book when the phone (ring) ________.
3. Can you imagine what I (come) _______ across when I (roll) ________ up the carpet yesterday?
4. If she wins the prize, it(be) __________because she(write)______very well.
5. He resented (ask) ______ (wait) _______. He had expected the minister to see him at once.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 88 Page 89
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.(10 points)
1. A lot of toys encourage children’s_________. (imagine)
2. The factory has provided cheaper__________ lately. (produce)
3. Burning coal is an _______ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
4. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because
of_____.( pollute)
5. She has one of the biggest art________ in Britain. ( collect)
6. __________ has caused many so-called man-made disasters. (forest)
7. __________ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something
they sell. (cry)
8. Gas and oil________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
9. The police are interested in the sudden________ of the valuable painting. (appear)
10. He claimed that his___________ had caused him to become a criminal. (bring up)
IV. Each of the following sentences has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one
underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.(5 points)
1. Preserving natural resources meanreserving them for our future. A B C D
2. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people stillpreferto travel by plane. A B C D
3. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for A B
students to practicespeaking words. C D
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 89 Page 90
4. Theinjured man was taken to the hospital. A B C D
5. In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that hework as fastly as possible. A B C D
C. READING (30 POINTS)
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible
answers (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.(15 points) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He
lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after,
and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow
from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some
training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first
publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government
printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a
successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous
Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American
colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the
end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with
electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also
interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number
of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a
philosophical society, and–because he was a pragmatic man–a fire prevention service.
In 1753 he became Postmaster–General of the colonies. Through this experience he
began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 90 Page 91
Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the
conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American
states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged
the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American
constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is
still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life ofBenjamin Franklin.
C. The works ofBenjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a painter. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. the American colonies rebel D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. how to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).(15 points) SAVING THE TIGER.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 91 Page 92
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to (0) befacing extinction, the World Wide Fund for
nature and __(1)____ Indian Government agreed to set ___(2)__ “Operation Tiger” – a
campaign __(3)___ save this threatened creature. They started by creating nine special
parks ___ (4)___ that tigers could live in safety. The first was at Ramthambhore , a
region ___(5)__ was quickly turning into a desert __(6)__ too much of the grass was
being eaten by the local people’s cattle. At the time there ____(7)__ just fourteen
tigers left there. The government had to clear twelve small villages, which means
moving nearly 1,000 people and 10,000 cattle so the land __ (8)__ be handed back to nature.
Today, Ramthambhore is a very different place, with grass tall ___(9)___ for tigers to
hide in, and There are now at _(10)___ forty of them __(11)__ the park, wandering
freely about. Other animals have also benefited. For example, there are many
___(12)____ deer and monkeys than before. The people __(13)__ were moved are now
living in better conditions. They live in new villages away __(14)___ the tiger park, with
schools, temples and fresh water supplies. There are now sixteen such tiger parks in
India and the animals’ future looks ___ (15)____ little safer. D. WRITING (25 POINTS)
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence
printed before it, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.(20 points)
1. You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time____________________________________________________________
2.That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s ____________________________________________________________
3.What a pity they close the shops at lunch- time.
I wished ____________________________________________________________
4. We like ice- cream but we don’t have it every day.
Although ___________________________________________________________
5.When did you start working in that factory?
How long ___________________________________________________________
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 92 Page 93
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand ___________________________________________________________
7. “ Where’ s the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked ____________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If _________________________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that _______________________________________________________
II. Make full sentences based on given cues. (5 points)
1. If you/ not go/ the party/ I / go/ either.
2. Unless/ I/ have/ quiet room/ I/ not/ able/ do/ work.
3. nurse/ kind enough/ help him/ walk.
4. He/ rather spend/ holidays/ a farm/ seaside.
5. I/ return/ visit/ Japan. It/ wonderful trip. THE END
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………………….. Số báo danh: …………….. ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 8
ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN 10 (2009-2010) A. PHONETICS(10pts)
I. Choose the word in each that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the others in each group.(5pts)( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 93 Page 94
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.(5pts)
( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR(35pts) 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.(10pt)s( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10pts)
(( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
1. made - to pay 3. came – was rolling
2. had he taken – rang 4. will be – writes 5. being asked – to wait
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.(10pts)
( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ, nếu viết đượcc từ nhưng thiếu “s” thì từ đó vẫn không
được tính điểm) 1. imagination 2. products 3. 4. pollution 5. collections uneconomical uneconomic 6. Deforestation 7. Criers 8. consumption 9. 10. upbringing disappearance re - appearance
IV. Each of the following sentences has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one
underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.(5pt)(mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 94 Page 95 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C C. READING (30PTS)
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible
answers (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.(15pts)( mỗi câu viết đúng được 3đ) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0) (15pts) (( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. the 2. up 3. to 4.so 5. that/which 6. since/as/ 7. were 8. might/could 9. enough 10. least because/for 11. in 12. more 13. who/ that 14. from 15. a C. WRITING (25pts)
I.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence
printed before it, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.(20pts( mỗi câu viết đúng được 2đ)
1. (It’s time) you reviewed your lessons for the exam.
2. (That’s) the man who used to work with me when I lived in New York.
3. (I wish) they would open the shops at lunch time/ Or. (I wished) they
wouldn’t close the shops at lunch time.
4. (Although) we like ice- cream, we don’t have it everyday.
5. (How long) have you been working in that factory?
6. ( The sand) of the beach was being slowly covered by oil.
7. ( Mrs. Smith asked) (me) where the station car-park was.
8. (He regretted) not saying/ having said goodbye to her at the airport.
9. (If I) were you, I wouldn’t by that car.
10. (I suggest that) you (should) ask her yourself.
II. Make full sentences based on given cues. (5 points) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 95 Page 96
1. If you don’t go to the party, I won’t go either.
2. Unless I have a quiet room, I will not/ won’t be able to do my homework/ any work.
3. The nurse is /was kind enough to help him (to) walk.
4. He would rather spend his holidays on a farm than at the seaside.
5. I have (just) returned from a visit to Japan. It was a wonderful trip.
Tổng sốđiểm 100.
Sau khi chấm giám khảo quy về thang điểm 10.
Cách làm tròn điểm; ( ví dụ) 7,1  7,0 7,2; 7,3  7,25 7,4; 7,6  7,5 7,7; 7,8  7,75 7,9  8,0 ĐỀ SỐ 9
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm có 6 trang - Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi này)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Tổng điểm: Giám khảo 1: Giám khảo 2: Mã phách:
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student. A. make B. do C. making D. doing
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 96 Page 97
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that. A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D. hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week. A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little. A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully. A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train. A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt. A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... . A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination. A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again. A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources. A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain. A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour. A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 97 Page 98 A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I
................................... (see) him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I
................................. (look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I
.......................... (find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he .................................(have) a day off tomorrow, he .................... (go) to the beach. .
Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)
Ex: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. …..made……...…
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%. ……………………
2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………
3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me. ……………………
4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary. ……………………
6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 98 Page 99
7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………
8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city. ……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………
10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .………………….. .
II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to
find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… ,
they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ………………………..……for the job. If a
company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3)
………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you
well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) …………………………. You will
probably have to do some (5) ………………………… , which help you to do the job more
successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you
will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings
more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made
(8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 99 Page 100
some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after
yourself and your family when you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck!
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points) GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The
theatre has been popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to
see an interesting ........(1)........ for the plays formed part of religious festivals.
........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar
at the foot of a hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were no........(4)........ as there
are in modern theatres, so the ........(5)........ stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside.
Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one
........(6)........ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of
the acting area where it formed a background for the actors ........(7)........ the parts of
the different characters. Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was built so that the
actors could be seen more clearly. This was the first appearance of anything
........(9)........ our modern stage. As well as these permanent theatres, there were
simple wooden stages .........(10)........ around by actors wandering from one place to
another. There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery
and as a dressing room. 1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage 2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All 3. A. In B. For C. At D. On 4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools 5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences 6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind 7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being 8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 100 Page 101 9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar 10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
only ONE word in each space. (15 points) A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always
(1).................................on music and played in a pop group (2)
........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son
(4)............................... name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group
(5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs (6) ..................................
written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them .
They (7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of
people have their hair cut in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard
(8)..................................... “The Beatles” and John was (9).............................. richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records
(10)................................. his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when
(11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end. He had met Yoko Ono
(12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair
long , as can (13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made
with Yoko. He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most
talented of all “The Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was
murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 101 Page 102
(15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in
his memory. He was only forty when he died. III. WRITING: ( 30 points)
Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake and
write the correct sentence. (10 points)
EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting.
→ I am reading a book which is very interesting.
1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.
…………………………………………………..................................…...............…...…..
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time.
…………………………………………………….......................................................……
3. It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world.
……………………………………………………..........................................................…
4. I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon.
………………………………………………………............................….....................….
5. The room where I am staying in is very noisy.
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
6. This is Peter, who his sister works at your school.
………………………………………………………...................................................……
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday?
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 102 Page 103
8. Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer?
…………………………………………………………..................................................…
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow.
…………………………………………………………………………...............................
10. I’ve really got to cut up smoking.
…………………………………………………………..................................…..........….
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to
the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. ( 10 points)
1. Could you possibly help me with this box? mind
Would ……………………………………………………………………………...................
2. “Who ate the cake?” she asked. had
She wanted...………………………………………………………………....…....................
3. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like
What ……………………………………………………………………….……....................
4. I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn. not
I do……………………………………………………………………………........................
5. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected. than
The exam…………………………………………………………………………..................
6. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. touch
Don’t forget to…………………………………………………………………………........
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 103 Page 104
7. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. turn
Make sure that…………………………………………………………………………........
8. Your English will improve if you keep practising. get
Your English…………………………………………………………………………...........
9. Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school. me
Normally…………………………………………………………………………...............…
10. She is keen on meeting people from other countries. who
She wants………………………………………………………………………….............….
Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of
a child in a large family. (10 points)
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 104 Page 105
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 105 Page 106
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. ……. The end ……… ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 9
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points)
Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key B A D D A B A C C D C A C D B
Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. was talking – saw 2. is being considered 3. has been used
4. have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found 5. had – would go
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 106 Page 107
Part 3: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. failed 2.won 3. nobody/ no one 4. lend 5. earns/gets 6. take 7. near/close
8. countryside/ country 9.sleepy 10. prevent/stop
II. READING COMPREHENSION (35 points)
Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. interview 2. applicants 3. reference 4. contract 5. training 6. career 7. promotion 8. redundant 9. pension 10. retired
Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Key B D C C D D A B B A
Part 3: 15 points: one point for each correct answer 1. keen / hooked 2. at 3. got 4. whose 5. called 6. were 7. would 8. of/about 9. much /far 10. on 11. his 12. whom 13. be 14. the 15. was
III. WRITING (30 points)
Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. My mother, who is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English for a very long time.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 107 Page 108
3. It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world.
4. I think we should do some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon.
5. The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in
6. This is Peter, whose sister works at your school.
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday?
8. Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer?
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow.
10. I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking.
Part 2:10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. Would you mind helping me with this box?
2. She wanted to know who had eaten the cake.
3. What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday?
4. I do not ski very well, but I’d like to learn.
5. The exam was easier than I expected.
6. Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London.
7. Make sure that you turn up in (good) time.
8. Your English will get better if you keep practising.
9. Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school.
10. She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries. Part 3: 10 points
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 108 Page 109 Total: 100 points ĐỀ SỐ 10 UBND TỈNH VŨNG TÀU
KY THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2009 - 2010
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh) Đề chính thức
Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2009
A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) B. other C. there D. they 11. A. author B. control C. product D. ecology 12. A. forest B. translate C. construction D. satisfy 13. A. industry B. courage C. damage D. invasion 14. A. baggage B. addition C. advertise D. adventure 15. A. advantage
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) A. deposit B. festival C. institute D. resident A. surprising B. astonishing C. amazing D. interesting A. interview B. industry C. essential D. difficult A. extreme B. generous C. lonely D. clothing A. friendly B. extra C. along D. orphanage
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. One problem for teacher is that each student has his/ her own ________ needs.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 109 Page 110 A. separate B. divided C. individual D. distinctive
2. I was ________ in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone. A. submerged B. distracted C. gripped D. engrossed
3. If we hurry, we might get there ________ to catch the early train. A. right B. in time C. on time D. before time
4. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ________ and two photos. A. certificate B. licence C. paper D. card
5. She tries to set ________ an hour a week for practice. A. about B. down C. aside D. in
6. ________ stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home. A. At all costs B. By all means C. In all D. On the whole
7. Robert and his wife ________ to my house for tea yesterday evening. A. came round B. came about C. came down D. came away
8. Each of the guests ________ a bunch of flowers. A. are given B. is given C. were given D. give
9. To everyone’s surprise, Mr Brown ________ at the Trade Union meeting. A. turned in B. turned over C. turned up D. turned round
10. Everyone burst out laughing. There was a lot of ________. A. laughs B. laughter C. laughings D. laugh
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. I (meet) ________ John before I (be) ________ a fortnight in Paris.
2. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (go) ________ out and
they (sit) ________ in the dark.
3. What tune (play) ________ when we (come) ________ in?
4. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (wear) ________ her seat
belt, she (not hurt) ________ so badly.
5. Coming into the room he (see) ________ Mary where he (leave) ________ her.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
1. We go to the restaurant for ________ whenever we ‘re tired of eating meat. (vegestable)
2. Don’t worry. I ‘ll be waiting for you at the ________ to the pagoda . (enter)
3. The old theater of our city is being enlarged and ________. (modern)
4. Advertisements acount for three fourths of the ________ of the newspaper. (come)
5. What is the ________ of the adjective “solid”. ( oppose)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 110 Page 111
6. ________ should complain if they are not satisfied with the service they recieve. (Consume)
7. If your work is ________ you won’t get a raise. (satisfy)
8. ________ are alarmed by the rate at which tropical rainforest are being destroyed.(Conserve)
9. The athletes take part in the Olympic Games in the true spirit of ________. (sport)
10. You can never be sure what he is going to do. He is so ________. (predict)
IV. Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points).
a. As they built bigger and bigger ships, they were able to sail further and further away.
b. They don’t really mean that the world is getting smaller, of course.
c. They found that as they sailed further away from their home countries, the world became bigger.
d. Then men began to use ships to explore the world.
e. Today there are no undiscovered countries left to put on the map, but there are
many new worlds to discover out in space.
f. But 2,300 years ago the Egyptians and the Greek thought that the world was very
small and flat that around it was the ocean.
g. We often hear people saying that the world is getting smaller.
h. So they had to make new maps to show the countries that they found.
i. And they discovered new countries that they didn’t know about.
j. What they mean is that with modern means of transport, we can now reach every
part of the world very quickly.
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)
People have been playing with marbles for thousands of years. The first marbles
were probably either river stones that happened to be naturally round enough to roll
or, more likely, rounded globs of clay that were baked hardness. Such very old clay
marbles have been found in both Greek and Roman ruins, and quartz spheres have
been dated at around 6000 B.C. Harder and more durable marbles tend to inspire
different kinds of games than soft clay marbles, which crack very easily. So with the
advent of hand rounded and polished marbles made of agate or some other rugged,
igneous rock, the ‘golden age’ of marbles and marble play flowered. Stone marbles
began to appear in the early 1800s in what is now the southern part of Germany.
Shortly after, handmade glass marbles appeared in the same part of Europe. For the
next 120 years, marbles and marble playing-there were literally hundred of games -
flourished in both Europe and America. Marble players developed their own vocabulary
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 111 Page 112
for different sizes and materials of marbles, as well as for the many kinds of games to
be played and the way marbles were used in the games. For example, if you were going
to play a game of Ring-Taw, one of the most popular and enduring marbles games, you
would lag for the first shot, and then knuckle down from the baulk, trying your best to
get a mib or two with your opponent’s immie.
1. The author makes the point in the passage that playing with marbles __________.
A. has been going on since ancient times C. is losing popularity
D. is a very expensive pastime
B. is a relatively recent phenomenon
2. According to the passage, which of the following was the least used substance for making marbles? A. agate B. glass C. rock D. clay
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the use of marbles became very popular in
Europe and America __________. A. in the 18th century C. in 6000 B.C
D. after glass marbles were developed B. in the 1970s
4. We can infer from the passage that marble playing __________.
A. is a game only for children
C. is played according to one set of
B. has many variations in games rules
D. uses only one kind of marble
5. We can conclude from lines 11-12 of the passage that the terminology of marble playing is __________. A. specialized C. easy to understand B. used only by children
D. derived from an ancient language
II. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (15 points)
Look on the bright side
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, some one who always (1) _______ to
be successful? Having some one around who always (2) _______ the worst isn’t really a
lot of (3) _______ we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and
says,b “It looks (4) _______ rain.” But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s
important to do something (5) _______ it. You can change your view of life, (6)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 112 Page 113
_______ to psychologists, it only takes a little effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding
as a (7) _______ . Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but
it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) _______ . Optimists
are more (9) _______ to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) _______ to the world.
Some people are brought up to (11) _______ too much on others and grow up forever
blaming other people when anything (12) _______ wrong. Most optimists, on the (13)
_______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) _______ failure as the end of the
world-they just (15) _______ with their lives. 1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited 2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts 3. A. musement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun 4. A. so B. to C. for D. like 5. A. with B. against C. about D. over 6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following 7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product 8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose 9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome 10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position 11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope 12. A. goes B. falls C. comes D. turns 13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far 14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think 15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (10 points)
Travelling to all corners of the world is (1) _______ easier and easier. We live (2)
_______ a global village, but how well do we know and understand each other ? Here is
(3) _______ simple test. Imagine you have arranged a meeting at 4 p.m . What time
should you expect your foreign business colleagues to arrive? If they are German, they
‘ll be exactly (4) _______ time. If they are American, they ‘ll probably be 15 minutes
early. If they are Bristish, they be 15 minutes (5) _______, and you should allow up to
an hour for the Indians. Therefore, these are some small advice in (6) _______ not to
behave badly abroad. In France you shouldn’t sit down in a cafard untill you are shaken
hands with everyone you know.In Afghanistan you ‘d better spend at last 5 minutes (7)
_______ hello. In Pakistan you mustn’t wink. It is offensive. In the Middle East you
must never use the left hand for greeting, eating, drinking or smoking. Also, you should
care not to admire (8) _______ in your host’s home. They will feel that they have to
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 113 Page 114
give it to you.In Russia you must your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are
unfriendly. In Thailand you should clasp your hands (9) _______ and lower your head
and your eyes when you greet someone. In America you should eat your hamburger
with both hands and as quickly as (10) _______. You shouldn’t try to have a
conversation until it is eaten.
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. My brother studies now harder than he used to. My brother
.............................................................................................................................
2. Please don’t ask me that question. I’d rather
................................................................................................................................
3. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City. I haven’t
.................................................................................................................................
4. John only understood very little what the teacher said. John could hardly
..................................................................................................................
5. Tom will be twenty next week. It’s Tom’s
..............................................................................................................................
6. She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly. She is fond of her nephew in
.................................................................................................
7. He prefers reading books to watching TV. He would
...............................................................................................................................
8. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the bus. If
............................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 114 Page 115
9. The train takes longer than the plane. The plane
...............................................................................................................................
10. I don’t suppose you have change for 2 pounds, do you? Do you happen
.......................................................................................................................
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter. (10 points) Dear Sir / Madam,
1. I / like / express / concern / increasing number / karaoke bars / city.
2. There be / lot / reason / I object / places.
3. Firstly, / owners / take / much money / those / come / sing.
4. Secondly, / they cause / much noise / neighborhood.
5. Thirdly, / there / number / pupils / play truant / just / go / those places / sing.
6. Last / least / these bars / do harm / appearance / city / because / their / ugly flashing lights.
7. I want / say / I / not / old fashioned person.
8. I hope / authority / take / matter / careful consideration.
9. I / not mean / ban them / but / there should / effective way / control / this kind / entertainment places.
10. I / look / see / city council / do / this master. Yours truly, Thomas Cruise. ---------- The end ----------
(Đề thi này có 04 trang)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................. Số báo danh: ………
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 10 UBND TỈNH VŨNG TÀU
ĐÁP ÁN TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO Năm học 2009 - 2010
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 115 Page 116
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9 (Cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Đề chính thức Anh) Ngày thi: 25/ 6/ 2009 A. pronunciation (10 points).
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently
from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. C
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 12. met – had been.
15. had been wearing – wouldn’t have been
13. had gone – were sitting. hurt.
14. was being played – came. 16. saw – had left.
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. vegetarians 17. consumers 2. entrance 7. untisfactory 3. modernized 8. Conservationists 4. incomes 9. sportsmanship 5. opposite 10.unpredictable
IV. Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points). g b j f d c i a h e .
C. READING (30 points).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A
II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points)- 1/ each. 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 116 Page 117 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B
II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. getting 2. in 3. a 4. on 5. late 6. order 7. saying 8. anything 9. togethet 10. possible
D. WRITING (20 points).
I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (10 points)
1. My brother didn't use to study as/ so hard as he does now/ used to study more lazily than he does now.
2. I’d rather you didn’t ask me that question.
3. I haven’t seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said.
5. It's Tom's twentieth birthday next week.
6. She is fond of her nephew in spite of his terrible behaviour.
7. He would rather read books than watch TV.
8. If he had hurried he would/could have caught / wouldn’t have missed the bus
9. The plane does not take as long as/takes a shorter time than/ is quicker/faster than the train.
10. Do you happen to have change for 2 pounds?
II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) - 1/ each. Dear Sir/ Madam,
1. I would like to express (my) concern about the increasing number of karaoke bars in the/ our city.
2. There are a lot of reasons that/ why I object to these/ those places.
3. Firstly, the owners take too much money from those people who come to sing.
4. Secondly, they cause/ are causing too much noise in/ to the neighborhood.
5. Thirdly, there are a number of pupils who/ that play truant just to go to those places to sing.
6. Last but not least, these bars do harm to the appearance of the city because of their ugly flashing light.
7. I (also) want to say (that) I am not an old fashioned person.
8. I hope (that) the authority will take this matter into careful consideration.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 117 Page 118
9. I do not mean to ban them, but there should be an/ some effective way to control
this kind of entertainment places.
10. I look/ am looking forward to seeing the city council doing something about this matter. Yours truly, Thomas Cruise.
Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10. THE END ĐỀ SỐ 11
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 – THPT CHUYÊN LAM SƠN THANH HOÁ Năm học 2004-2005 Đề chính thức
Môn:TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề.)
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. It …… (be) my birthday tomorrow.
2. I …… (not play) football since I …… (break) my leg.
3. I …… (telephone) Bill as soon as I …… (get) home this evening.
4. It was eleven o’clock and we ….. (just go) to bed when the telephone ..…(ring).
5. I….(think) your father’s health…..(improve) so much since I….(see) him last.
Question 2: Fill each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital letters 1. ACT
a. We must take …………. before things get worse.
b. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ………… for years.
c. She said she wanted to be a television ………………. . 2. BASE
a. My grandfather only had a very …………….. education.
b. The organization is run on a voluntary ……………….. 3. CONTINUE
a. His latest book is a ………….. of his previous one.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 118 Page 119
b. The train service was …………. because it wasn’t used by many people.
c. Peter couldn’t get much work done as he was ………… being interrupted by people telephoning him. 4. COMPARE
a. I’m just a beginner in …….. with her.
b. What happened two years ago is not really ……. in the situation now.
Question 3:Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. There has been a university in Oxford ..…… more than eight hundred years.
2. They have been married ………2001.
3. From 1992 …… last year we had a flat in the center of town.
4. Can you wait for a few minutes ….….. I’m ready ?
5. I haven’t spoken to Bill ….….. we were at school.
Question 4: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
A good memory is a great (1) …… in learning a language. Everybody learns his
own language by …….2……. what he hears when he is a small child, and some children
like boys and girls who live ……3…… with their ……4……. seem to learn …….5…….
languages almost as easily as ……..6…… . In school, it’s not so …….7…… to learn a
second language because the pupils have so little ……8…… for it, and they are busy
……9….. other ……10…… as well.
The best ……11…… for most of us to remember things is to join them in our mind
with something ……12…… we know already, or which we easily remember because we
have a picture of it in our ……13…… . That is why it is ……14…….. to learn words in
sentences, not by ……15…… , or to see, or to do, or to feel what a word means when we first use it… Question 5:
a- Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1- Each birthday is an occasion for various members of the family and friends …..
(together / to gather / to show )
2- The essay …( reminds/ remembers / makes ) him of his family members and friends.
3- … (Rush-hours / Traffic-lights / Traffic-jams) usually happen in the busiest areas of the city.
4- We heard the birds … (sang / singing / to sing ) a beautiful song.
5- He tries to avoid … (took / take / taking ) his lesson.
b- Correct the mistake in the following sentences.
1. Here she comes the new employee.
2. She isn’t thought she is a nine year old girl.
3. Can you remember when did he left ?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 119 Page 120
4. We bought a new furniture for the living-room.
5. We saw several kinds birds at the wildlife preserve.
Question 6: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Nobody has heard of John since he went to live in America.
John ………………………………………………………..
2. It was dark when we arrived because the journey took a very long time.
……… so ……… that ………..
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ………………………………………………. 4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
9. A week ago today we were in China.
This …………………………………..
10. Mary hasn’t finished her work yet.
Mary is ……………………………….
Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………….. Số báo danh: ................ Chữ ký của giám thị:
1........................................
2..........................................
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 11
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO
ĐÁP ÁN - HDC ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 – THPT LAM SƠN THANH HOÁ Năm học 2004-2005
Môn: TIẾNG ANH( Đề chính thức )
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 120 Page 121 A- ĐÁP ÁN
Question 1:( 10 points ) 1. is 2. have not played / broke 3. will telephone / get 4. had just gone / rang 5. think / has improved / saw
Question 2: ( 10 points ) 1. a- action b. inactive c. actress 2. a. basic b. basis 3. a. continuation b. discontinued c. continually 4. a. comparison b. comparable
Question 3: ( 5 points ) 1. for 2. since 3. until 4. until 5. since
Question 4: ( 15 points ) 1. help 6. one 11. way 2. remembering 7. easy 12. which 3. abroad 8. time 13. mind 4. parents 9. with 14. better 5. two 10. subjects 15. themselves
Question 5: ( 10 points ) a. 1- to gather 2- reminds 3- traffic-jams 4- singing 5- taking b. 1- Here she comes …
Here comes… (without she)
2- She isn’t thought she is …
She isn’t thought to be … 3- … when did he left ?
… when he left ? (without did ) 4- We bought a new …
We bought new … (without a) 5-
We saw several kinds birds …
We saw several kinds of birds …
Question 6:( 10 points )
1. John has not been heard of since he went to live in America.
2. The journey took so long that it was dark when we arrived.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 121 Page 122
3. Carol congratulated Ron on passing his driving test.
4. He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers.
6. Each day it gets colder.
7. Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. This time last week we were in China.
10. Mary is still working. ĐỀ SỐ 12
Sở Giáo dục & Đào tạo kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 – THPT chuyên lam sơn Thanh hoá Năm học 2005-2006 Đề dư bị Môn:Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề.)
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. A lot of people (kill) by aids recently, and I wish nobody (die) any more.
2. He kept (ring) up and (ask) for an explanation and she didn’t know what (do) about him. 3. + You look exhausted.
+ Yes, I (play) tennis, and I (not play) for many years so I’m not used to it.
4. since his wife (die) he (take) to (smoke) a lot.
Question 2: Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Camping is the …1…(idea) kind of holiday for many young people. What could be
nicer ? Just imagine spending …2…(end) day under the sun, by the sea or under the
mountains without any …3…(responsible). All you need to do is to find a …4…(suit) site
and pitch the tent. Those who like to be …5…(adventure) can go hiking in the
mountains. Others looking for a …6…(please) and relaxing holiday, will find it by the sea.
Camping is also an …7…(economy) alternative to hotels and …8…(expense)
restaurants. In addition, cooking can be fun on the .........9........…(tradition) camp - fire.
It’s not so surprising then, that camping is gaining in …10…(popular). Question 3:
a- Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1- Each birthday is an occasion for various members of the family and friends …..
(together / to gather / to show )
2- The essay …( reminds/ remembers / makes ) him of his family members and friends.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 122 Page 123
3- … (Rush-hours / Traffic-lights / Traffic-jams) usually happen in the busiest areas of the city.
4- We heard the birds … (sang / singing / to sing) a beautiful song.
5- He tries to avoid … (took / take / taking) his lesson.
b- Correct the mistake in the following sentences.
1- Here she comes the new employee.
2- She isn’t thought she is a nine year old girl.
3- Can you remember when did he left ?
4- We bought a new furniture for the living-room.
5- We saw several kinds birds at the wildlife preserve.
Question 4: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Television is one of man’s most important …1… of communication. It brings …2…
and sounds from the …3… into millions of homes. A person with a TV set can sit in his
house and …4… the President …5… a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war
being fought and watch statement try to bring about peace …6… TV, home viewers can
see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands.
In …7… to all these things, TV …8… its viewers a steady streams of programmes
…9… are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many …10…entertainment
programmes than any other kind.
Question 5: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. Since graduating ………. school she has got very interested ……… environmental issues.
2. I’m going to discuss it ……… them tomorrow.
3. Don’t laugh ……… her or she’ll get angry.
4. It’s hard ……… me to get used ………. foreign food.
5. Foreigners who visit my country are always impressed ……… how polite and friendly everyone is.
6. I dreamed ………… prehistoric monsters last night.
7. Everyone praised him ……… doing so well on the exam.
8. The river divides the city …….. two parts.
Question 6: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The cake is so hard that I can’t eat it.
It is …………………………………………………………………
2. Because of the bad weather, we had to stay at home.
Because the ………………………………………………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 123 Page 124
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ………………………………………………. 4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
9. They say the doctor has made a serious mistake.
The doctor …………………………………………………….
10. I prefer tennis to football.
I ‘d rather ……………………………………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 12
Sở Giáo dục & Đào tạo
đáp án - hdc đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 – THPT lam sơn Thanh hoá Năm học 2005-2006
Môn: Tiếng Anh( Đề dự bị ) A- Đáp án
Question 1:( 10 points )
1. have been killed / would die 2. ringing / asking / to do
3. have been playing / haven’t played 4. died / has taken / smoking
Question 2: ( 10 points ) 1. ideal 2. endless
3. responsibility (ies) 4. Suitable 5. Adventurous 6. pleasant 7. economical 8. expensive 9. traditional 10. popularity
Question 3: ( 15 points ) a. 1- to gather 2- reminds 3- traffic-jams
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 124 Page 125 4- singing 6- taking b. 1- Here she comes …
Here comes… (without she)
2- She isn’t thought she is …
She isn’t thought to be … 3- … when did he left ?
… when he left ? (without did ) 4- We bought a new …
We bought new … (without a) 5-
We saw several kinds birds …
We saw several kinds of birds …
Question 4: ( 15 points ) 1. forms 6. through 2. pictures 7. addition 3. world 8. brings 4. watch 9. which 5. make 10. interesting
Question 5: ( 10 points ) 1. from / in 2. with 3. at 4. for / to 5. by 6. about (of) 7. for 8. into
Question 6:( 10 points )
1. It is such a hard cake that I can’t eat it.
2. Because the weather was bad, we had to stay at home.
3. Carol congratulated Role on passing his driving test.
4. He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers. 6. Each day it gets colder.
7. Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake.
10. I’d rather play tennis than football.
I- Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
A good memory is a great ……1…… in learning a language. Everybody learns his
own language by …….2……. what he hears when he is a small child, and some children
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 125 Page 126
like boys and girls who live ……3…… with their ……4……. seem to learn …….5…….
languages almost as easily as ……..6…… . In school, it’s not so …….7…… to learn a
second language because the pupils have so little ……8…… for it, and they are busy
……9….. other ……10…… as well.
The best ……11…… for most of us to remember things is to join them in our mind
with something ……12…… we know already, or which we easily remember because we
have a picture of it in our ……13…… . That is why it is ……14…….. to learn words in
sentences, not by ……15…… , or to see, or to do, or to feel what a word means when we first use it… 1. help 6. one 11. way 2. remembering 7. easy 12. which 3. abroad 8. time 13. mind 4. parents 9. with 14. better 5. two 10. subjects 15. themselves II- Word-formation 1. ACT
a. We must take …………. before things get worse.
b. There’s a lot of ………….. outside the stadium.
c. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ………… for years.
d. She said she wanted to be a television ………………. . 2. BASE
a. My grandfather only had a very …………….. education.
b. The organization is run on a voluntary ……………….. 3. CONTINUE
a. His latest book is a ………….. of his previous one.
b. The train service was …………. because it wasn’t used by many people.
c. I couldn’t get much work done as I was ………… being interrupted by people telephoning me.
d. After four hours’ ……………. typing I had a terrible headache. 1. a- action b. activity c. inactive d. actress 2. a. basic b. basis 3. a. continuation b. discontinued c. continually d. continuous III- Rewrite
1. Nobody has heard of John since he went to live in America.
John ………………………………………………………..
John has not been heard of since he went to live in America.
2. It was dark when we arrived because the journey took a very long time.
……… so ……… that ………..
The journey took so long that it was dark when we arrived.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 126 Page 127
3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done !” said Carol.
Carol congratulated ……………………………………………….
Carol congratulated Role on passing his driving test. 4. He felt ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………..
He did not feel well enough to get up.
5. I was sitting next to a boy in the exam. He told me the answers.
The boy I ……………………………………………………….
The boy I was sitting next to in the exam told me the answers.
6. The days get colder and colder.
Each day …………………………
Each day it gets colder.
7. I thought that learning to drive would be difficult, but it isn’t.
Learning to drive is ………………………………………….
Learning to drive is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
8. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
Taking the job will ………………………………………………
Taking the job will mean moving to London.
9. A week ago today we were in China.
This …………………………………..
This time last week we were in China.
10. Mary hasn’t finished her work yet.
Mary is ………………………………. Mary is still working IV- Verb-form
1. It was ten o’clock and I still (not finish) my homework.
2. It (be) my birthday tomorrow.
3. I (not play) …… football since I (break)…… my leg six weeks ago.
4. I (telephone) ……. Bill as soon as I (get) ……. home this evening.
5. It was eleven o’clock and we (just go) …… to bed when the telephone (ring)……..
6. I (think) your father’s health (improve) so much since I (see) him last.
7. This tooth (kill) …… me lately! So I (make) ……. an appointment with the dentist for Tuesday.
8. It says in the paper that they (discover) … oil in Wales. They (look for) ……. it for ages. 1. had not finished 2. is 3. have not played / broke 4. will telephone / get 5. had just gone / rang
6. think / has improved / saw
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 127 Page 128
7. has been killing / have made
8. have discovered / have been looking for V- Prepositions
1. There has been a university in Oxford ……for…… more than eight hundred years.
2. They have been married ……since…….. 1966.
3. The first World War lasted ……from….1914 ……until… 1918.
4. ……from…… 1992 ……until…… last year we had a flat in the center of town.
5. Can you wait for a few minutes …until….. I’m ready.
6. I haven’t spoken to Bill ……since….. we were at school.
7. We usually stop for lunch ……from……one ……until…… two thirty.
8. It has been raining ……since…… early this morning.
9. It’s nearly five years ……since…. Jenny left school.
10. She was at college …for…. two years and she’s been working here …for…. almost three years. ĐỀ SỐ 13
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề). CHÚ Ý:
-Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời. Đề không thu lại.
- Đề gồm 6 trang. Tổng điểm: 100 Họ và tên thí sinh: Giám thị
........................................................
1:............................................................. Số báo danh: Giám thị
........................................................
2:.............................................................
Part 1. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 128 Page 129
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts) 1. A. checked B. backed C. naked D. cooked 2. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern 3. A. tone B. shone C. bone D. alone 4. A. cholera B. character C. mechanic D. charity 5. A. houses B. horses C. rises D. closes 6. A. here B. health C. honour D. heat 7. A. break B. meant C. breakfast D. head 8. A. gift B. get C. game D. gentle 9. A. fool B. bamboo C. food D. flood 10. A. psychology
B. photography C. geology D. classify
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in each group.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. A. expectation B. introduction C. volunteer D. foundation 2. A. extensive B. exciting C. excellent D. existence 3. A. successful B. wonderful C. beautiful D. plentiful 4. A. university B. understand C. geography D. biological 5. A. mechanic B. official C. preference D. convenience 6. A. residential B. volunteer C. Vietnamese D. dramatic 7. A. refer B. suffer C. enter D. offer
8. A. professional B. environmental C. responsibility D. mathematician 9. A. constant B. control C. contrary D. concert 10. A. miracle B. employment C. atmosphere D. company
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. He always takes full ______ of the mistakes made by these competitors. A. advantage B. benefit C. profit D. advice
2. The girl must be very _____ to draw such a beautiful picture. A. imaginative B. imaginable C. imaginary D. imagination
3. Everyone in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ______. A. got out B. went off C. put down D. set out
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 129 Page 130
4. Some of the survivors spoke to reporters about their ______ in the air crash. A. occasion B. happening C. event D. experience
5. Bill has _____ a very good idea for the next class party.
A. looked up to B. come up with C. gone in for D. made up of
6. No one helped him; he did it _____. A. himself all
B. all by himself C. by all himself D. by himself all
7. Many of the minerals near the Earth’s surface exist in small ______. A. numbers B. amounts C. amount D. number
8. She wondered ______ her father looked like now, after so many years away. A. how B. whose C. what D. that
9. Alice Freeman, ______ president of WellesleyCollege at the age of 27, is one of the
youngest presidents in history. A. who is appointed B. who was appointed C. that is appointed D. whom has been appointed
10. Tom is ______ younger than Jane. A. very B. many C. quite D. much
11. Of the two drivers, Mr Blake is very experienced and _____. A. the others are not
B. the other is not C. another is not D. other is not
12. The weekend football match was cancelled _____ the heavy rain. A. as a result from
B. on account of C. due for D. because with
13. It’s urgent that the boss _____ a meeting to discuss the problem. A. called B. calls C. to call D. call
14. Either you or Daisy _____ the vase. A. has broken
B. have broken C. has been broken D. have been broken
15. ______ Mary, give her my best regards. A. If you had seen B. Do you see
C. By seeing D. Should you see
16. In the US, ______ the states but Hawaii is an island.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 130 Page 131 A. neither of B. none of C. no of D. all of
17. I'm a bit busy right now, can you _____? A. recall me B. return my call C. rephone D. call back
18. Now, boys. Just watch me, and do _____ I tell you. A. whatever B. whoever C. however D. whenever
19. The Olympic Games are held ______. A. four years once
B. each four years C. every four years D. once four years
20. _____ I admire his intelligence, I can’t stand his stubbornness. A. Much as B. Whatever C. Despite D. As long as
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanksin the passage below.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
In this age of ---(1)--- telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and
even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters ---(2)--- friends and
relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep ---(3)--- with people
who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people ---(4)---.
Gradually, ---(5)---, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that the
majority of us have to ---(6)--- a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when
we apply for a job or make a complaint. In the business world, the tendency is for
routine communications to become shorter. ---(7)--- clients may appreciate a detailed
letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as ---(8)---. Many
people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many
situations but ---(9)--- have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you
have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my ---(10)--- away yet. 1. A. progressive B. advanced C. highly-developed D. all are correct 2. A. to B. from C. for D. with 3. A. in step B. in contact C. on good terms D. up 4. A. to be mastered B. mastering C. to master D. mastered
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 131 Page 132 5. A. therefore B. however C. in short D. for example 6. A. make B. take C. cause D. create
7. A. Even though B. As though C. Despite D. However
8. A. unimportant B. inefficient C. unusual D. impossible 9. A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how about 10. A. letter B. telephone C. pen D. effort
Part 5. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the
article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. Write your
answers (A ... K) on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
A. Missing and meeting D. Luggage G. Daily dress J. Bedding people E. Leisure items H. Attitudes K. Formal dress B. Essential items F. All the best I. The right frame of C. Be yourself mind 1. ____________
After you decide what to study and where, you need to think about what to bring to
the USA. Plan carefully because most international airlines will charge you high rates
for overweight or oversized baggage. You may check in, free of charge, two pieces of
luggage on most international flights, and you may bring two carry-on bags on board. 2. ____________
Students and professors dress casually on US campuses, particularly in the summer.
Students wear jeans, tennis shoes, sandals, T-shirts and sometimes shorts to class. 3. ____________
There probably will be some occasions for more formal wear. Men will want to have a
sports jacket, trousers (or a suit), shirt and tie. Women will want to have at least one smart outfit. 4. ____________
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 132 Page 133
Should you bring any sports equipment? Certainly you will want your swimming trunks
or costume. You may also want to bring your tennis racquet. Leave heavy golf clubs,
bicycle, soccer balls, etc. at home. You can easily rent or borrow this equipment. 5. ____________
If you are going to live in a hall of residence, you may need to provide your own sheets,
pillows and towels. Some schools furnish bed linen; in other schools you can purchase a
service that will provide linen and also launder it. Some schools provide nothing but
your bed. If you don't know what you will find, bring soap and a towel for the first
night, then buy anything else you need after you have settled in.
What else to bring? 6. ____________
Some things you need to bring to the USA won't be packed in a suitcase - they will be
packed in your mind. Your expectations and attitudes can make a difference to how
you enjoy your summer in the USA. 7. ____________
North American people value individual experience. So be prepared to be independent! 8. ____________
You will miss home, family and friends at first. This will be temporary until you meet
new friends and become familiar with your new environment. 9. ____________
You will also want to bring special attitudes. These include a readiness to reach out to
strangers for friendship and to ask for directions or assistance if you need them. 10. ____________
Have a good trip, and enjoy your educational adventure.
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which is not correct.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 133 Page 134
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. When I entered the laboratory, everyone weredoing experiments. A B C D
2. After questioning for a while, the man finally admitted having stolen the money. A B C D
3. The result of that test must beinform before August. A B C D
4. He is not a professional musician, but he can playguitar very well. A B C D
5. Emily Dickson, whose poems were published after her dead, wrote about love, nature, and eternity. A B C D
6. Poverty in theUnited States is noticeably different from that in other country. A B C D
7. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still enjoy flying. A B C D
8. We admire Lucy forher intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest. A B C D
9. For his retirement, Mr. Black was presentedfor an extremely expensive gift. A B C D
10. However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated. A B C D
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable word.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places ---(1)--- they live are seriously
threatened almost everywhere on our earth. One species has become ---(2)--- in each
year of this century, but many hundreds are now being ---(3)---. Lack of attention would
---(4)--- to the rapid advance of the process of extinction.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 134 Page 135
Already many kinds of wild animals have been ---(5)--- reduced in number that their
role in the ecosystem is forgotten. Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc., ---
(6)--- thought to be in danger of extinction.
But even more important, perhaps, ---(7)--- individual kinds of animals and plants,
whole habitats are in danger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world
forests, especially the tropical forests, are being ---(8)--- down to satisfy man's need of timber and paper.
What would our world be like ---(9)--- all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? ---
(10)--- our life still exist then?
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the sentences below.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. The manager spoke (PERSUADE) about his plan for the restructure of the department.
2. John admitted that his cruel joke to his friend was (INTEND).
3. When he retired, he took up (CARPENTER) as a hobby.
4. Your new trousers are too long. They need (SHORT).
5. The rule is not (APPLY) in this case.
6. Dian Fossey was an American (ZOO).
7. I’d lost my key so I couldn’t (LOCK) the door when I got home.
8. The meeting began in (AGREE), but finally everyone accepted the manager’s proposal.
9. We live in a(n) (REAL) world, so don’t be too disappointed if things go wrong!
10. I’m applying for (MEMBER) of the tennis club.
Part 9. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers on
the answer sheet. (10 pts)
a. It’s high time you (1.have) the house (2.repaint).
b. He (3.usually see) (4. walk) with his niece in the park on Sundays.
c. He (5.work) in this office for 30 years by the time he (6. retire) next October.
d. At that moment I (7.not know) what (8.say). I was too shocked, you know.
e. Not until we (9.arrive) at his house (10.we know) that he was seriously ill.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 135 Page 136
f. By the time the police (11.get) to their house, the burglar (12.disappear) into the dark.
g. (13.Work) in the garden all day that day, my mother (14.be) totally exhausted.
h. I can’t remember (15.meet) this man. His face (16. not look) familiar to me at all.
i. I’d rather you (17.tell) me what you (18. do) over the last 2 weeks.
j. I (19.hear) the explosion while I (20.jog) in the street.
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
a. (1)____________ weekends, the library is crowded (2)____________ students.
b. I am not ashamed (3)____________ what I have done; neither am I proud (4)____________ it.
c. Mr. Jones is (5)____________ charge (6)____________ the planning department.
d. After being informed (7)____________ the accident, the police quickly arrived
(8)___________ the scene.
e. I’m (9)____________ the impression that Thomas is guilty (10)___________ the crime.
f. (11)____________ some reason, the boss is opposed (12)____________ my suggestion.
g. They usually stay in (13)____________ Christmas, but go out (14)___________ New Year’s Eve.
h. (15)____________ my opinion, the old vase is worth $20,000 (16)___________ least.
i. It’s obvious (17)___________ everyone that Peter is eager (18)___________ a chance to play in the final match.
j. (19)____________ my relief, my mother has got (20)____________ her illness.
Part 11. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the original sentence.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. The children should be working by now. → It’s time __________
2. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. → Galileo is regarded
3. They had to go by air because there was no train. → If _______________
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 136 Page 137
4. People say she has been to the island of Nagua many times. → She
5. She asked where I had bought the shirt. → She asked, " _______
6. I'm sure Jane did not break your glasses on purpose. → Jane must ________
7. Why didn't they tell us about the delay earlier? → We should ________
8. He regrets treating her so badly yesterday. → He wishes _________
9. Tom failed the exam, which surprised all of us. → All of us __________ 10. The exam is so easy! → What ____________
Part 12. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the
same, using the word given in capitals. Do not change this word in any way.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. My father spent two hours planting the trees in the garden yesterday. TOOK
2. The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. HAS
3. She always has a good relationship with the children. GETS
4. "I'm sorry, but I can't lend you my laptop today, David," Mary said. REFUSED
5. Nobody can take better care of me than my mother. BEST
6. He did the math problem in only two minutes. SOLUTION
7. The price of oil has increased considerably in the last two months. RISE
8. The new teaching method strongly influences children’s way of thinking. INFLUENCE
9. The accident was not his fault. BLAME
10. The question was so difficult that he couldn’t answer it. TOO THE END
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 13
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 137 Page 138
Part 1. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in each group. (5 pts – 0.5/each) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. D
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in
each group. (5 pts -0.5/each) 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below.(10 pts - 0.5/each) 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. A
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanks in the
passage below.(5 pts - 0.5/each) 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
Part 5. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the
article. There is oneextra heading which you do not need to use. (10 pts – 1.0/each) 1. D 2. G 3. K 4. E 5. J 6. H/I 7. C 8. A 9. I/H 10. F
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which
is not correct. (5 pts - 0.5/each) 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 138 Page 139
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable
word. (10 pts - 1.0/each) 3. 1. where 2. extinct endangered/threatened 4. lead 5. so 6. are 7. than 8. cut/chopped 9. if/when 10. Would
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the
sentences below. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. persuasively 2. intentional 3. carpentry 4. shortening 5. applicable 6. zoologist 7. unlock 8. disagreement 9. unreal 10. membership
Part 9. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.(10 pts - 0.5/each) 1. had 6. retires 11. got 16. does not 2. repainted
7. did not know 12. had disappeared 17. told 3. is usually seen 8. to say
13. Having worked/ 18. have done 4. walking 9. arrived Having been working 19. heard
5. will have worked/ 10. did we know 14. was 20. was jogging will have been working 15. meeting
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb
particle. (10 pts - 0.5/each) 1. On/At 6. of 11. For 16. at 2. with 7. of/about 12. to 17. to 3. of 8. at 13. at 18. for 4. of 9. under 14. on 19. To
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 139 Page 140 5. in 10. of 15. In 20. over
Part 11. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the
original sentence.(10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. It’s time the children were working.
2. Galileo is regardedas the father of modern astronomy.
3. If there had been a train, they would not have had to go / would not have gone by air. 4. She
is said to have been to the island of Nagua many times.
5. She asked, "Where did you buy the shirt?”
6. Jane must have broken your glasses by accident/ by chance.
7. We should have been told about the delay earlier.
8. He wishes he had not treated her so badly yesterday.
9. All of uswere surprised by/at Tom’s failure in/on the exam.
10. Whatan easy exam (it is)!
Part 12. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the
same, using the word given in capitals. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. It took my father two hours to plant the trees in the garden yesterday.
2. The motor in this machine has to be cleaned once a week.
3. She always gets on (well) with the children.
4. Mary refused to lend David her laptop/ to lend her laptop to David that day.
5. My mother is the best person/woman/one to take care of me / who can take care of me.
6. He found a/the solution to the math problem in only two minutes.
7. There has been a considerable rise in the price of oil in the last two months.
8. The new teaching method has a strong influence on children’s way of thinking.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 140 Page 141
9. He was not to blame for the accident/ We cannot put the blame on him for the
accident / for the accident on him.
10. The question was too difficult for him to answer. THE END ĐỀ SỐ 14
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
BÀI THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NAM ĐỊNH Năm học 2013-2014 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Môn: TIẾNG ANH(chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Đề thi này gồm 05 trang Điểm bài thi
Họ, tên và chữ ký 2 giám khảo SỐ PHÁCH (Do hội đồng chấm thi ghi) Bằng số: Giám khảo 1:
....................................
......................................... Bằng chữ: Giám khảo 2:
..................................
.........................................
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 141 Page 142
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others. Put a tick (√) next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5 p) 0. A. farmers
B. quarters √C.visits D. prisons 1. A. finished B. excited C. fascinated D. landed 2. A. comfort B. hobby C. knowledge D. respond 3. A. design B. conserve C. basic D. physics 4. A. luggage B. village C. manage D. teenage 5. A. noses B. speeches C. leaves D. buses
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Put a
tick (√) next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5 p) 0. A. teacher B. village √C. police D. worker 1. A. discuss B. attract C. suppose D. finish 2. A. daughter B. decide C. provide D. enjoy 3. A. excellent B. different C. quality D. dependent 4. A. generous B. industrial C. internet D. general 5. A. diversity
B. biology C. communicate D. education
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Put a tick (√)
next to the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0p)
0. Peter tried to avoid ______ my questions. A. answer
B. to answer √ C.answering D. answered
1. My friend gave me a surprise party, ______ was good of them. A. which B. that C. whose D. who
2. You should get a license right away, ______ you’ll have to pay a fine. A. yet B. otherwise C.still D. consequently
3. We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not safe enough. A. side B. edge C. border D. verge
4. He couldn’t afford to ______ his car repaired.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 142 Page 143 A. make B. pay C. get D. do
5. I supposed that he would come on time, ______? A. didn’t I B.wouldn’t he C. did I D. would he
6. What we have to do now is to ______ calm and try to think reasonably. A. maintain B.sustain C. suffer D. remain
7. She wrote ______ report on the Vietnam war. A. ten-page B. a ten-page C. ten-pages D. a ten- pages
8. After we ______ for three hours, we stopped to let the others catch up with us. A. walk B. have walked C. had walked D. walked
9. ______ you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city? A. Provided B. Should C. Were D. Had
10. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I ______ Bob to the airport late last night.
A. weren’t taking B. hadn’t had to take
C. didn’t have to take D. didn’t take
II. Each of the following sentences has ONE mistake. Underline the mistake and write
the correction in the provided blank on the right. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5 p) Questions Correction
0. He collided with a car because he was driving too fastly. fast
1. You mustn’t have seen my sister because I have no sister
living on the other end of this city.
2. What he told you seem to be of no importance.
3. There are many researches show that various species of animals have been extinct.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 143 Page 144
4. Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to their owner.
5. The disappearance of one or several species may result
from the loss of biodiversity.
III. Give the correct form of the words in capital letters. Write your answers in the
blanks. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5p)
0. If you get a burn, cool it (IMMEDIATE) ___immediately___.
1. In many countries it is (LEGAL) ______________________ to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16.
2. Good hygiene helps to (MINIMUM) ______________________ the risk of infection.
3. She at first wanted to be a (LAW) ______________________ but now she works as a doctor.
4. With (IMPROVE) ______________________ made in transportation, people have
more options when moving around from place to place.
5. Most (ENVIRONMENT) ______________________ at the international workshop
in Tokyo focused on the increase of the earth temperature.
IV. Choose one given phrasal verb to complete each of the sentences. You may have
to change the verb form but cannot use one phrasal verb twice. Write your answers
in the spaces provided. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0p) bring up
cut down on get on with do with put off go into
take after give up take off
settle down put up with
0. The flight took off two hours ago.
1. I’m trying to lose weight by ________________ bread and sweet things.
2. How do you ________________ your boss? Is he as unfriendly as people say?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 144 Page 145
3. You have almost solved the crossword puzzle. You mustn’t ________________ now!
4. If you have anything important to do, do it straightaway. Don’t _____________it__________.
5. When Kathy finishes her studies, she’ll probably ________________ teaching. I
think she would be a very good teacher.
6. Jane plays the piano beautifully. She ________________ her father who used to be a concert pianist.
7. Jeff is over forty and still a bachelor. I don’t think he will ever ________________.
8. I’m hot and tired. I could ________________ a cold shower.
9. I can’t ________________ the hammering from the flat above much longer. It’s giving me a headache.
10. Jim’s parents were killed in an air crash when he was very young. An aunt _______________him_________.
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Put
a tick (√) next to the correct answer. There is an example at the beginning (0).(1.0 p)
It is well-known that (0) ______ expectancy is longer in Japan than in most
other countries. A (1) ______ report also shows that Japan has the longest health
expectancy in the world. A healthy long life is the result of the (2) ______ in social
environment. Scientists are trying to work (3) ______ exactly what keeps elderly
Japanese people so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be learnt from their
lifestyles for the rest of us. Should we (4) ______ any changes to our eating habits,
for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret
ingredient in the Japanese diet that is particularly (5) ______ to the human body?
Another factor (6) ______ to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in
birthrate. Although longer life should be celebrated, it is actually considered a social
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 145 Page 146
problem. The number of older people had doubled in the last half century and that
has increased pension and medical costs. The country could soon be (7) ______ an
economic problem, if there are so many old people to be looked (8) ______, and
relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them.
(9) ______ the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the
problem. Work can give the elderly a (10) _____ of responsibility and mission in life.
It’s important that the elderly play active roles in the society and live in harmony with all generations. 0. A. living √ B. life C. alive D. live 1. A. late B. recent
C. contemporary D. new 2. A. increase B. progress C. growth D. improvement 3. A. for B. out C. in D. off 4. A. do B. make C. set D. give 5. A. helpful B. supportive
C. advantageous D. beneficial 6. A. contributing B. helping C. resulting D. causing 7. A. facing B. meeting C. adopting D. encountering 8. A. for B. after C. over D. out 9. A. Putting B. Moving C. Rising D. Raising 10. A. sense B. sentiment C. feeling D. characteristic
II. Read the passage and put a tick (√) next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for
each of the questions below. There is an example at the beginning (0). (2.0 p)
Throughout history, pigs have been useful to humans. Their bodies work
much like ours. Doctors have used chemicals from pigs’ bodies to help treat diseases
in people. We also use pigs for food. We even make objects from their skin, such as
bogs and balls. Domestic pigs live on farms. These kinds are useful for people. Wild
pigs live in the mountains and forests. They are causing big problems in the United States.
In the early 1990s, wild pigs – called boars – were brought from Europe to
North Carolina. Boars have two sharp horns, or tusks, on each side of their mouth.
They are aggressive and mean. At first, people kept the boars together in a forest.
Hunters enjoyed trying to shoot them. But by the 1920s, some boars had escaped.
Boars have lived in the mountains of North Carolina ever since. Problems began
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 146 Page 147
when the boars entered a national park. They dug holes in the soil and destroyed
plants that other animals need for food.
California has the same problem. (*) Wild pigs in that state are not just
hurting national parks. They are destroying the grass on golf courses and eating
plants in people’s gardens. (**) Some more of these pigs came from North Caroline
in 1925. Some hunters brought them. They built a fence around the boars. However,
several pigs escaped. (***) Later, some of the wild pigs mated with escaped
domestic pigs. Today, the number of wild pigs keep growing. (****) They are ruining
lots of land. A scientist found 2,000 rare flowers in the stomach of one dead boar.
How can people stop these hungry pigs? There are no easy answers. One
national park in Hawaii built a 15-meter fence around its entire 28,000 acres. Other
states encourage hunters to kill the animals. However, pigs are intelligent, stubborn,
and tough. We domesticated them for use on the farm. Now, our challenge is to
control them when they leave the barnyard.
0. The word “ours” in paragraph 1 refers to ______. A. pigs √B. people C. bodies D. doctors
1. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. how boars come to the US
B. how boars got to Europe
C. the types of damage boars cause
D. the characteristics of boars
2. How long have wild pigs been a problem in the US, according to the passage? A. 20-25 years B. 80-85 years C. 90-95 years D. more than 100 years
3. What is the topic of paragraph 3?
A. Differences between domestic pigs and wild pigs
B. How Californian pigs are different from other pigs
C. The problems pigs are making in one state
D. Why people in California like wild pigs
4. What does the word “them” in the last sentence refer to? A.hunters
B.national parks C.pigs D.states
5. Which statement best reflects the author’s opinion?
A. Wild pigs are a necessary part of nature. B. All wild boars should be killed.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 147 Page 148
C. Domestic pigs are dangerous.
D. Controlling wild pigs is a difficult challenge.
6. From paragraph 3, we can infer that ______.
A. there are many farms in North Carolina B. wild pigs first came from Europe
C.North Carolina is not very beautiful
D. wild pigs eat flowers
7. The word “escaped” could best be replaced by which of the following? A. got away B. become lost C. rebelled D. died
8. The word “rare” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. beautiful B. exquisite C. common D. special
9. The word “entire” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. very large B. whole C. make sleepy D. hot
10. Where would the sentence “Some of these boars are descendants of domestic
pigs the Spanish settlers brought with them in the 1760s.” be best added to the passage? A. (*) B. (**) C. (***) D. (****)
PART D. WRITING (3.0 points)
I. Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the clues at the beginning of each sentence. There’s an example at the beginning (0). (1.0p)
0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on facebook.
Everyday he spends at least three hours chatting on facebook.
1. ‘I think you ought to see a doctor,’ he said.
He suggested……………………………………………………………..……………………….
2. Could you tell me the time of the last train to London?
Could you tell me when……………………………………………………..……………………
3. It’s thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.
The Prime Minister……………………………………………………………..…………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 148 Page 149
4. Next Sunday is our tenth wedding anniversary.
We will have been……………………………………………………………..…………………..
5. I do not intend to discuss this matter any further.
I have…………………………………………………………………………..…….…………….
6. He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30.
It was not..…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It began to pour with rain as soon aswe had started our walk.
No sooner.………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. It’s pointless to appeal against your sentence.
There’s no……………………………………………………………………………..…………..
9. It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the collapse of the building.
If the………………………………………………………………………………………..………
10. Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate.
Basically, the more……………………………………………………………………..….……
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the
given sentence, using the word given in capital letters at the end. Do not change the
word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0 p)
0. They sent him to prison for three years. SENTENCED
He was sentenced to three years in prison.
1. The report says that the pyramids will deteriorate. ACCORDING
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
2. He didn’t lock the front door when he left the house. WITHOUT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
3. Pandas need a special diet, without which they die. UNLESS
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 149 Page 150
4. Many species of wild life are threatened with extinction. VERGE
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….
5. We were not surprised to hear that he had been stealing money from the company. CAME
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….
III. Writing an argument. (1.0 p)
It is said that “There is no place like home.”What’s your opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write about150 words.
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 150 Page 151
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..…………………………………………………………………….....................
…………………………..……………………………………………………………………..................... --------THE END-------
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 14
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI NAM ĐỊNH
ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Năm học 2013-2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên)
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
I. Pronunciation. (0.5 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer 1A 2A 3B 4D 5C
II. Stress. (0.5 p) 0.1point for each correct answer 1D 2A 3D 4B 5D
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 151 Page 152
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. MCQ. (1.0 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer 1A 2B 3B 4C 5B 6D 7B 8C 9C 10B
II. Mistake correction. (0.5 p) 0.1point for each correct answer 1. mustn’t can’t 2. seem  seems/seemed 3. show  showing 4. their  its 5. from  in
III. Word form. (0.5 p) 0.1 point for each correct answer 1. illegal 2. minimize/minimise 3. lawyer 4. improvements 5. environmentalists
IV. Phrasal verbs. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1.cutting down on 2.get on with 3.give up 4.put…off 5.go into 6.takes after 7.settle down 8.do with 9.put up with 10.brought…up
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Gap fill. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer 1B 2D 3B 4B 5D 6A 7A 8B 9D 10A
II. MCQ reading. (2.0 p) 0.2point for each correct answer 1B 2C 3C 4C 5D 6D 7A 8D 9B 10B
PART D. WRITING (3.0 points)
I. Sentence completion. (1.0 p) 0.1point for each correct answer
1. He suggested that I should see a doctor.
2. Could you tell me when the last train to London leaves/ departs?
3. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes.
4. We will have been married for ten years (by) next Saturday.
5. I have no intention of discussing this matter any further.
6. It wasn’t until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test.
7. No sooner had we started our walk than it began to rain/to pour with rain.
8. There’s no point (in) appealing against your sentence.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 152 Page 153
9. If the foundations hadn’t been weak, the building wouldn’t have collapsed.
10. Basically, the more a couple (can) communicate/ communicates, the happier they are/ will be.
II. Sentence transformation. (1.0 p) 0.2point for each correct answer
1. According to the report, the pyramids will deteriorate.
2. He left the house without locking the front door.
3. Unless pandas have a special diet, they die/ will die.
4. Many species of wild life are on the verge of extinction.
5. It came as no surprise (to us) to hear that he had been stealing money from the company.
III. Writing an argument. (1.0 p) Marking scheme
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1. Format. (0.1 point) - the argument has 3 parts: the Introduction, the body (01
or more para) and the conclusion.
2. Content. (0.5 point): a provision of main ideas and details as appropriate to support the argument.
3. Language. (0.2 point): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to
the level of secondary gifted students
4. Presentation. (0.2 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the
level of secondary gifted students.
---------THE END----------
Quy tắc làm tròn điểm: 5.1 5.0 5.6  5.5 5.2  5.25 5.7  5.75 5.3  5.25 5.8  5.75 5.4  5.5 5.9  6.0 5.5  5.5 6.0  6.0 ĐỀ SỐ 15
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 153 Page 154
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Môn : TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
( Đề thi gồm 05 trang)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)
Part 1:Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points)
1. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world. A. around B. of C. in D. at
2. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you. A. bring B. get C. invite D. take
3. I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well. A. feel B. fell C. felt D. feeling
4. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision. A. don’t reach
B. won’t reachC. hadn’t reached D. didn’t reach
5. Tom, write carefully and don’t ................... any mistakes! A. do B. have C. give D. make
6. Sue can’t come to the party ...................she’s broken her leg. A. although B. because C. because of D. so
7. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy. A. While B. During C. Through D. On
8. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back. A. is having B. has C. had D. had had
9. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot. A. smoke B. smoked C. would smoke D. smoking
10. When I went back to my home town after many years, I was surprised that it
.................... changed so much. A. has B. had C. was D. is
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition: (10 points)
1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............................ of order.
2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work............................ his own.
3. Turn right ............................. the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full ............................. mistakes. Could you write it again, please?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 154 Page 155
5. You' re very different ............................ your brother.
6. Parents are responsible ............................ educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule ............................ me?
8. Helen is excited ............................winning the prize.
9. I am very busy ............................my lessons and tasks today.
10. Who's the woman dressed ............................green?
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits
in the space in the same line.The first one has been done for you :(0)(10 points) WHERE TO EAT
It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. (0)
Perfection is not an easy thing to find when it comes to restaurants. I PERFECT
remember my parents taking me as a child to the most
(1)...................................... restaurant they could find. They didn’t think EXPENSE
it was worth spending a lot of money on someone who had no table manners!
Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total DISAPPOINT
(2) ...................................... is rare. It’s difficult to explain exactly what LUXURY
I’m looking for in a restaurant. It’s certainly not (3) WILLING
...................................... surroundings, although I must admit that I’m
usually (4) ................................ to go into a place which looks dirty or DETERMINE
dingy. In these days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5)
...................................... to persuade my own children that a bowl of LIKE
salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know
(6) ....................................... taking their children to fast food
restaurants, but I’ve always made an effort to go and see just what’s FORGET
available in those places. I can’t honestly say that some of the
experiences were so good that they were (7) ...................................... , FORTUNATE
but at least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try. I would like to SATISFY
be able to say that we go out to dinner once a week. (8)
....................................... , this is not the case. We either seem to be ENTHUSIASM
too busy, or decide that it’s more (9) ............................ to have a family
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 155 Page 156
meal at home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I
am still as (10) ...................................... about food as I ever was, and intend to remain so!
II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points)
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D: (15 points)
HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE
There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely
surprised when we are (1) .............. about another one. (2) .............., some people
might find it difficult to (3) ..............that small creatures (4) ..............hedgehogs would
be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island
which (5) ..............off the west coast of Scotland (6) ..............how this extraordinary
situation has come about. It appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They
were introduced by a gardener who thought they (7) ..............be an effective way of
controlling the slug population. There are now so (8) ..............hedgehogs on the island
that they are putting many rare birds at (9) ..............because they eat birds’ eggs. The
hedgehogs, it seems, are (10) .............. , so what are the local people going to do (11)
.............. it ? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the
mainland. The plan might have (12)…………if residents on the mainland hadn’t pointed
out that the hedgehogs would (13)…………just as much of a threat on the mainland as
on the island. But, unless action is (14) …………soon, the continuing increase in the
hedgehog population will (15) …………in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds. 1. A. mentioned B. explained C. told D. said 2. A. Even B. Although C. Yet D. However 3. A. believe B. convince C. suppose D. consider 4. A. so B. such C. like D. as 5. A. extends B. lies C. covers D. stretches 6. A. described B. commented C. talked D. meant 7. A. should B. can C. ought D. would 8. A. largely B. much C. many D.far 9. A. danger B. risk C. trouble D. difficulties
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 156 Page 157 10. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. anything D. nothing 11. A. with B. about C. to D. for 12. A. beaten B. won C. caught D. succeeded 13. A. change B. become C. return D. move 14. A. made B. done C. taken D. held 15. A result B. lead C. cause D. turn ( Note: hedgehog: con nhím)
Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (15 points) LOST AND FOUND
My father considered (0) himself to be a lucky man. He wasn’t rich or famous, but he
was lucky. (1) ................................ he lost anything, he was usually
(2)................................ to find it again. (3) ................................such example was a
fountain pen, a present from my mother on (4) ................................… wedding
anniversary. We had had a family day out in the mountains. My brother, (5)
................................ was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going to a lake
where you could hire a boat and row out across the water. (6) ................................ had
once been a village in the valley, but the valley had been flooded in order (7)
................................ create a reservoir for a city many miles away. When the water was
clear, you could still make out the top of the church spire and the walls of houses. (8)
................................ we were returning home that night, my father discovered that he
had lost his treasured fountain pen. About two weeks later, he announced that in spite
(9)................................the gloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day.
We were surprised, but said nothing. We set (10)................................ about nine in the
morning, and as (11)...............................as we arrived at the lake, we headed (12)
................................ the spot where we had had our picnic on the previous occasion. As
we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or (13) ................................ ,
my father gave a shout. There, lying on the ground, was a pen. There was
(14)................................doubt at all in my mind that (15) ................................ was the
pen he had lost two weeks beforehand.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions. (5 poínts)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 157 Page 158
Meetíngs can waste a great deal of time. But you can make your meeting run
more smoothly by following a few simple rules. First, have an agenda. This will help
keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More
people means less efficient discussion. Finally, keep the discussion moving. Thank each
speaker as he or she finishes and move on to the next speaker. This encourages people
to make their remarks short. And don’t forget: what happens after a meeting is more
important than what happens during the meeting. The skills used then are more
professional and less procedural. So no matter how well you run a meeting, it is the
work that gets done after the meeting that is important.
1. What is one way to run a meeting well?
A. Watch how your manager run meetings. B. Minimize the number of participants.
C. Let the group make decisions. D. Let everyone speak.
2. What is the purpose of a meeting agenda?
A. To keep the speakers organized. B. To allow free discussion
C. To send to others in advance
D. To keep focused on improtant items
3. How should you receive other people’s comments at a meeting?
A. Try to keep others from talking. B. Thank them and move on.
C. Give them as much time as they want.
D. Respond in detai to all comments.
4. How should people state their ideas? A. Succinctly B. Quietly C. Wordily D. Encouragingly 5. The author states that
A. meetings should be held more frequently.
B. all meetings should be in the morning.
C. no one should receive credit for their work.
D. the real work is accomplished after the meeting. III. WRITING: ( 35 points)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first
one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)
1. There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella. not
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 158 Page 159
There ……………………………………………….........................…………………………….
2. It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance. be
Concert tickets ………………………………………….........................……………………….
3. What interests you about this city? find
What ……………………………………………………………........................……………….?
4. I regret not studying harder at school. only
If …………………………………………………………….........................………………........
5. Could you come and collect me from the station? up
Would you mind ……………………….......................………………………………………..?
6. Are you interested in sports ? tell
Can you …………………………………………........................………………………………?
7. They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived. put
The fire . ………………………………………..........................…………………………………
8. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. must
You …………………………………………………………..........................…………………....
9 I started studying English three years ago. for
I . ………………………………………………………...........................…………………………
10. The football players’ training is still going on. finished
The football players ……………………………..........................…………………………………..
Part 2:Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are
correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a
tick () by the number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the number. ( 15 points) ADVENTURE IN PERU
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 159 Page 160
0 I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void. It’s 0 … is….
00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains 00 …….
1 in Peru. It took them two days to reach the mountain they 1 ………..
2 had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place. 2 ………..
3 They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp, 3 ………..
4 optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of 4 ………..
5 days. After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of 5 ………..
6 the mountain. It was then that everything started to go wrong. 6 ………..
7 Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be 7 ………..
8 lowered down the mountain by means of a rope. His leg it was so 8 ………..
9 much painful that he couldn’t stand on it. After a very exciting bit 9 ………..
10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone 10 ……....
11 at the bottom of a crevasse. He managed to climb out and eventually 11 ……....
12 crawl to safety. The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his 12 …….... hands, 13 …..…..
13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across 14 …….... rocks. 15 ……....
14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him.
15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to reach the camp.
Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points)
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for
example in transport, telecommunications and health.
What technological development do you think has been the most important ?
How has it changed people's lives ? Have all the changes been positive ? Give reasons for your answer.
...................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 160 Page 161
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................
(You can write on the back of this page)
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 15
SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009
-------------------------
Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ANSWER KEY
I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points)
Part 1: (10 points)(one point for each correct answer) Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 161 Page 162 Key C A A D D B B A B A
Part 2: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Key out on at of from for to abou with in / t/at to
Part 3: (10 points)(one point for each correct answer) 1. inexpensive
2. disappointment 3. luxurious 4. unwilling 5. determination 6. dislike
7. unforgettable 8. Unfortunately 9. satisfying 10. enthusiastic II. READING: (35 points)
Part 1: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key C D A C B A D C B B B D B C A
Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. Whenever/When/ If2. able 3. One 4. their 5. who 6. There 7. to 8. While/As/When 9. of 10. off / out 11. soon 12. for/to/towards 13. not 14. no 15. it / this / that
Part 3: (5 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
III. WRITING: (35 points)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 162 Page 163
Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)
1. There was not enough time (for me) to go back home for my umbrella.
2. Concert tickets had/needed to be booked well in advance.
3. What do you find interesting about this city?
4. If only I had studied harder at school.
5. Would you mind picking me up from the station?
6. Can you tell me if you are interested in sports ?
7. The fire had been put out by the time the fire brigade arrived.
8. You must have been proud of your son’s success.
9. I have been studying / have studied English for three years.
10. The football players haven’t finished their training yet.
Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1.  2. been 3. the 4. about 5. at 6.  7. of 8. it 9. much 10. by 11.  12.  13. was 14. too 15. in Part 3: (10 points) ĐỀ SỐ 16
SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2011- 2012
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 163 Page 164 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Điểm bài thi
Họ tên, chữ kí giám khảo Số phách Điểm bằng Giám khảo 1:
số………………..………………
…………………...…………… Điểm bằng Giám khảo 2:
chữ………………..……………
………..……………….……… SECTION I: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. precious B. preparation C. pretty D. repetition 2. A. architect B. parachute C. choir D. psychology 3. A. treason B. reason C. season D. jealous 4. A. aggressive B. suggest C. energy D. garbage 5. A. measure B. vision C. pleasure D. pension Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. 1. A. official B. literacy C. inventory D. stationery 2. A. diversity B. severe C. ecosystem D. courageous 3. A. prediction B. compulsory C. intelligent D. judgement 4. A. valuable B. entertain C. honesty D. mountain.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 164 Page 165 5. A. realize B. product C. mechanic D. separate Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the blanks.
1. It is recommended that he _______ this course A. took B. takes C. take D. taking
2. Various societies define _______ in many rather complex ways.
A. that is successful B. what success isC. that success is D. what is success
3. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor _______. A. fell down B. turned down C. tore down D. broke down
4. “You must always _______ us the truth” the judge said to the man. A. tell B. confess C. speak D. say
5. Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking. A. strong B. heavy C. addictive D. capable
6. Don’t set off fireworks too closely to your house, _______? A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. won’t you
7. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only. A. pick up B. get off C. pull up D. pull in
8. In recent years, more and more people _______ for things with credit cards. A. pay B. are paid C. are paying D. have been paying
9. He was the first person _______ the fire. A. discover B. to discover C. discovering D. discovered
10. “Who was the man with you yesterday?” - “He was _______.”
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 165 Page 166 A. the next door man B. the man next to the door C. the man next by the door D. the man next door
11. John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “_______!” A. Better luck next time B. So poor C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them
12. You can _______ your sister to our party tonight. A. bring B. carry C. take D. get
13. You need more exercise, so you should _______ golf. A. carry out B. take in C. turn up D. take up
14. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me? A. increase B. enlargement C. expansion D. extension
15. His roses won the first ________in the local flower competition. A. prize B. award C. cup D. reward Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
II. There are TEN mistakes in the passage. Each numbered line in the right column has
one. Find and correct them.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 166 Page 167 Your answer:
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is
as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because of much (1) …………..…….…
pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, (2) …………..….……
exhaust of automobiles causes a large percent of all air pollution.
However, the automobile provides transportation for million of (3) ……………...……
people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and (4) ……………………
water, but factories give employment to the large number of people. (5) ……………………
Thus, to end or great reduce pollution immediately, people would (6) ……………………
have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most the
people do not want to do that, of course. Nevertheless, pollution (7) ……………………
can be gradual reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers (8) ……………………
can work to find ways to less the way of pollution that such things (9) ……………………
like automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that request businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut (10)
down on certain polluting activities. ……………..……
III. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the given word.
1. He feels sad about his _______ result in the examination. SATISFY
2. The_______ of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
3. You must keep on working with him no matter how much you AGREE ______.
4. Film festivals are_______ divided into categories like drama, TYPICAL documentary or animation.
5. He enjoyed _______ with friends and it cost nothing. SOCIAL
6. I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which MYSTERY _______ disappeared.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 167 Page 168
7. Gift exchange is _______ expression of social relations. SIGNIFY
8. I try not to remember this ______ experience that only leaves me with FRIGHTEN unhappy thoughts.
9. The boy _______ asked for permission to go out with his friends. R EP EAT
10. British Rail apologized for the _______ of the 4.20 to Bath. CANCEL Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in each numbered blank in the following passage.
NEW HUNT FOR LIFE IN SPACE
British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of
life on (1)_______ planets. Alan Penny and his team at the Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory have designed a telescope that is 40 times more powerful than Hubble. Known
as ‘Darwin’, his telescope could tell if planets 50 (2) _______ years away have any kind of
life on them. Two days (3) _______, NASA scientists had shown a proof that one of
Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny announced that his telescope may be included in
a European Space Agency mission. The Darwin project, with a (4)_______ of 500 million, is
on a short list of two proposals. If approved it will probably be (5)_______ around 2015, its
destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter. The blueprint is actually for five
telescopes positioned 50 meters apart in space, slowly circling a (6)_______ processing
station. The combined data from these telescopes would build up a full picture of a planet,
picking out faint images that have never been seen before. Darwin would not be able to
take detailed photographs of the planets it (7) _______, but Penny believes a second-
generation telescope could be sent up to do this. He claims it is worthwhile mapping the
universe around our (8) _______ galaxy, even though these planets lie (9)_______ our
reach for the moment. The European Space Agency will make its decision (10) ______ Darwin within three years. 1. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 168 Page 169 2. A. light B. lighten C. lightening D. lighting 3. A. following B. after C. next D. later 4. A. price B. schedule C. charge D. budget 5. A. driven B. fetched C. launched D. taken 6. A. central B. centre C. middle D. heart 7. A. invents B. searches C. discovers D. looks 8. A. alone B. same C. one D. own 9. A. out B. toward C. beyond D. over 10. A. of B. on C. about D. with Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to the questions.
A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and
landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since
human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can
show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is
exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds
against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however,
the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of
light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of
the radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off
objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a
trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other
objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and
ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and
the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air
traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 169 Page 170 A. The nature of radar. B. History of radar. C. Alternatives to radar. D. Types of ranging.
2. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides locations of objects? A. Shape B. Speed C. Size D. Weight
3. Which type of waves does radar use? A. tidal B. heat C. sound D. radio
4. The word tracking in the passage most closely means _______. A. sending B. repairing C. ranging D. searching for
5. What might be inferred from the passage about radar?
A. It has improved navigational safety. B. It was developed from a study of sound
waves. C. It takes the place of a radio. D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word in the following passage.
The idea that a blind person could drive a car sounds crazy. And the concept of
someone who can’t see driving a car at almost 150 miles per hour sounds even (1)
_______. Miranda Naylor, a blind accountant from Southport, has done exactly that in an
attempt to (2) _______ money for charity. Mrs. Naylor drove (3) _______ sports car for
two miles in a straight line along the runway of a disused airfield. She was in radio contact
with her husband Pete Naylor, (4) _______ was able to give her directions and advice in
this way. Her amazing achievement is expected to raise about £50,000, which will be
donated (5) _______ a company that trains dogs for the blind. Mrs. Naylor has been blind
(6) _______ she was six years old and she still has some visual memories of the world (7)
_______ her. She admits that not having her sight makes her life awkward at times. She
believes that if you are disabled in any way, you shouldn’t waste time (8) _______ sorry for
yourself. “It makes a lot of sense to keep busy” she says. “Achieving (9)_______ can be a
great source of self confidence”. Miranda is now looking for a new challenge and (10)
_______ like to ride a motorbike. Your answers:
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 170 Page 171 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. SECTION IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. I find his handwriting very hard to read.
 I have …………………………………………………………………..………………………..………
2. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.
No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
3. Success depends on your hard work.
 The harder …………………………………………………………………………………………..…
4. “If I were you, I wouldn’t accept his marriage proposal”, said Nam to Lan.
Nam…………………………………………………………………………………………….………
5. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
 Try ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………..….
II. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the
given word. Do not change the given word.
1. The fridge is completely empty. LEFT
……………………………………………………………………….………………………………..…..
2. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. WORTH
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..……..
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 171 Page 172
3. Frank never pays any attention to my advice. NOTICE
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………….…..
4. John only understood very little of what the teacher said. HARDLY
……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..……..
5. Her ability to run a company really impresses me. IMPRESSED
……………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……..
III. Write a composition on the following topic (about 150-200 words)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 172 Page 173
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 173 Page 174
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................... ..........
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 16
ĐÁP ÁN BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU SECTION I: PHONETICS
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 174 Page 175
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently… (5x1=5 pts) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from … (5x1=5 pts) 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C
SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps. (15x1=15 pts) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
II. There are TEN mistakes in the passage. Find them out and correct them. (10x1=10 pts) 1. because 2. from 3. percentage 4. millions 5. a 6. greatly 7. Most of 8. gradually 9. lessen 10. as
III. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given words. (10x1=10 pts) 1. 2. products 3. disagree 4. typically 5. socializing unsatisfactory 6. 7. significant 8. frightening 9. repeatedly 10. mysteriously cancellation
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 175 Page 176
SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Choose the best answer to fill each blank in the following passage. (10x1=10 pts) 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B
II. Read the passage and choose the answers to the questions below. (5x2=10 pts) 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with a suitable word. (10x1=10 pts) 1. crazier 2. raise 3. a 4. who 5. to 6. since 7. around 8. feeling 9. something 10. would SECTION IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (5x1=5 pts)
1. I have difficulty (in) reading his handwriting.
2. No sooner had he returned from his work than he got down to writing a letter.
3. The harder you work, the more successful you are.
4. Nam advised Lan not to accept his marriage proposal.
5. Try as hard as I might, I could not open the window.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 176 Page 177
II. Finish the second sentence so that it has …. (5x1=5 pts)
1. There is nothing leftin the fridge.
2. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. / It is not worth repairing that old typewriter.
3. Frank never takes any notice of my advice.
4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said. /Hardly could John understand……
5. What I am really impressed by is her ability to run a company. / I’m really impressed by her….
III. Write a composition on the following topic (about 150-200 words) (15 pts) - Layout and length.
- Grammar, structures and vocabulary. - Content.
TOTAL MARK: 100 pts : 5 = 20 pts ĐỀ SỐ 17
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH HÀ TĨNH -------------------------- Môn: Tiếng Anh
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian gian: 120 phút( không kể thời gian phát đề)
( Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi được phát kèm đề thi này)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 177 Page 178
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 1. A. hope B. stop C. slope D. cope 2. A. technical B. attention C. event D. talent 3. A. encounter B. enter C. enlarge D. entrust 4. A. call B. count C. centre D. cable 5. A. pure B. durable C. cure D. pursue
Part 2: Pick out the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the others: 1. A. passage B. enjoyable C. moment D. matches 2. A. associate B. together C. traveler D. protected
3. A. weather B. Electric C. absorb D. potential
4. A. preference B. attraction C. advantage D. discover
5. A. escaping B. eruption C. delicate D. explain
Part 3: Choose the correct word or phrase underlined to complete the sentence
1. What __________your sister like? She is funny and intelligent. A. is B. does C. was D. did
2. If I knew you __________busy, I wouldn’t disturb you. A. were B. had been C. are D. would be
3. The man __________towards us is an engineer. A. coming B. comes C. is coming D. to come
4. If you had come to the party, you __________her. A. would meet B. would have met C. had met D. met
5. The company __________employees are on strike is closing down soon. A. which B. whose C. that D. where
6. Water boil/ is boiling/ boils/ was boling at 100oC.
7. Sunday is a holiday ______________most people rest. A. which B. that C. where D. when
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 178 Page 179
8. When she was cooking dinner, she __________her finger. A. cuts B. cut C. was cutting D. is cutting
9. I have lived here since I __________10. A. am B. have been C. will be D. was
10. They would be angry if you __________them. A. aren’t B. don’t C. won’t D. didn’t visit
11. What will you do if you ___________a million dollars? A. win B. won C. had won D. will win
12. If you stay up late, you ___________sleepy the next morning. A. feel B. felt C. would feel D. will feel
13. _____________which attract so many visitors as Venice, Italy. A. Fewer B. As few
C. There are few D. Few places
14. He was ___________of all his money. A. stolen B. robbed C. removed D. taken
15. I _____________him to arrive in a fortnight. A. expect B. wait C. hope D. suspect
16. The question was difficult therefore _____________of students could answer it. A. few B. a lot of C. a few D. a bit
17. The people in the theatre are the__________ A. audience B. lookers C. observers D. watchers
18. If you live in a house which is not yours you have to pay___________. A. a fee B. rent C. fare D. charge
19. The person who designs a house is the____________. A. engineer B. architect C. painter D. builder
20. Can you __________a pound note? I need some coins for the telephone box. A. exchange B. change C. give D. offer
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 179 Page 180
21.What __________advice she gave us ! A. so good B. such good C. a good D. good
22.My dog as well as my cats ________twice a day. A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
23.When I came into the class, I realized I knew _____________. A. them all B. all them C. they all D. all of they
24.Do it right now, ___________ ? A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. don’t you
25.We ________for her for ten minutes. A. wait B. waited C. are waiting D. have been waiting
26.His father is not interested in tennis and ___________. A. he doesn’t, either B. so doesn’t he C. neither does he D. neither is he
27.The little girl wasted half an hour ___________for her picture book. A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
28.__________does it take you to do the washing ? A. How fast B. What time C. How long D. How often
29.Your hair is long. Are you going to __________ ? A. have it cut B. have cut it C. be cutting it D. have it cutting
30.Would you like tea or coffee? – I ________drink tea than coffee. A. would like B. would prefer C. would rather D. would wish
31.It is high time you _____________more attentive in class. A. are B. were C. must be D. have been
32.He was _________that we turned off the TV set immediately. A. so bad singer
B. such bad singer C. such bad a singerD. so bad a singer
33.I wish you _____________that! It’s really annoying habit. A. won’t do B. couldn’t do C. wouldn’t do D. don’t do
34. “I’m sorry about that!” – “_____________!” A. That’s right B. Of course C. It’s OK D. You’re welcome
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 180 Page 181
35.Not until 2008 ___________across the river. A. the first bridge was built
B. the first building of a bridge was C. built the first bridge D. was the first bridge built
36.Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson. ___________turning down your stereo a bit ? A. Would you please B. Would you mind C. Could you D. Would you like
37. I was just _______ to go out when Peter phoned. A. used B. planned C. about D. around
38. The book provides students ________ useful tips to pass the coming exam. A. of B. about C. on D. with
39. _______ he practised hard, he didn’t pass the driving test. A. As long as B. Even though C. In spite of D. If
40. I felt disappointed because I was ________ by the company I applied to. A. criticized B. rejected C. blamed D. forgotten
41. If I were you, I __________ harder to pass the examination. A. would work B. will work C. worked D. work
42. We were all hungry, so she suggested __________ dinner early. A. to have B. having C. had D. have
43. I wish I _______ in London with my friends now. A. am B. was C. were D. will be
44. I find it difficult to make a good _________ on this problem. A. want B. decision C. thought D. view
45. We didn’t ________ to the station in time to catch the train. A. reach B. arrive C. get D. lead
46. My mother is one of the women who ............ money.
A. enjoys to spend B. enjoys spending C. enjoy spending D. enjoy to spend
47. Their exports are just ........... ours.
A. similar B. like C. as D. same
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 181 Page 182
48. You may put money in a small coin bank, ........ a piggy bank at home to keep it safe.
A. as such B. such C. such as D. so
49. It is time you.......... hard for the exam.
A. to revise B. revise C. revised D. revising
50. I live in Dalat, ........... is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam.
A. who B. where C. which D. that
Part 4: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences
1. Nowadays laser beams can be used to treat _____________. DEAF
2. Thousands of ______ are working hard to find out remedies to SCIENCE swine flu. APPLY
3. Only five ____________ were shorlisted for the interview. CARE
4. Peter drives very _______________. He’s hardly had a minor SUCCESS accident. LIVE
5. My father has lately _________________ in giving up smoking. BLOOD
6. After the earthquake, very few people were found to be _____________. HEALTH
7. Your son is very naughty. He has cut himself again, and it is______ ATTENTION badly. SHORT
8. The doctor tried to ___________ the soldier’s wound in a fierce battle.
9. She is a studious pupil. She always listens _____ to her teachers’ lessons.
10. Whenever there are food ________ people immediately preserve food.
Part 5: There is a mistake in each of following sentence find and correct it
1. He spent two hours to translate this text into English yesterday morning. ........................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 182 Page 183
2. We are going on a trip to a countryside with our classmates next month. ........................
3. Many of the peoples in my home village have lived in their village all ........................ their lives. ........................
4. First the examiner asked me what my name was, and where I come ........................ from. ........................
5. Could you send me some information about a possibly course that I can take? ........................
6. They who arrive early will get the best selection of seats. ........................
7.Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States. ........................
8.There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. ........................
9.Drug addition has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions from school or college. ........................
10. The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so ........................ limited.
11. I have a very interested job because as a journalist I meet many people. ........................
12. My boss watches me closely and lets me know how I am doing and tells me if I am doing bad. ........................
13. You probably have never heard of my country where I live because it’s very far of your home. ........................
14. I would like you see some pictures of my country and I will attach them to my next report.
15. I am trying since I was at school to learn a foreign language but it was ........................ difficult for me.
16. On their very first evening he told his wife he was just going out for a ........................
short walking but it was really to buy her some flowers.
17. He found a shop quickly and brought the flowers but he couldn't get back to the hotel. ........................
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 183 Page 184
18. I have eaten too many of those greasy bacon pies, and now I feel sickly. ........................
19. He was upset last Monday morning by her bad attitudes. ........................
20. My brother is not old enough for driving a car.
Part 6:Choose the best answer to fill in each of the gaps in the text below
There’s now increasing concern about the world's energy resources, particularly
about those involving fossil (1)_______. In less than a hundred years we shall probably
(2)_____ all the present (3)_____ of oil and gas. The world's coal (4) ____ should last
longer but, once used, these cannot be (5) _______.
It is important, therefore, that we should develop such (6) _____ sources of energy as solar
energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind (7)_______ (classed as
(8)_______ energy).Until these energy (9)____ are widely used, it is important for the
developed countries to reduce energy (10)_______ as much as possible. 1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies 2. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust 3. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources 4. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents 5. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced 6. A. traditional B. alternative
C. surprising D. revolutionary 7. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion 8. A. repeatable B. continual C. renewable D. continuous 9. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials
10.A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption
Part 7: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. His
(1)________________ were Augustine and Mary Washington. George (2)
______________ up on a farm in Virginia. Little is (3) ____________ of his early
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 184 Page 185
childhood. He attended (4) ________________ irregularly from his 7th to his 15th year.
His (5) _____________ subject was mathematics. He learned to be a surveyor of land
when he grew up. He (6) _______________ the army and was a leader during the
American Revolution. He later became the first (7) ____________ of the United States.
George Washington is (8) ______________ by his people the "Father of our country".
The Americans (9) ___________his birthday on Presidents' Day in February. His (10)
______________ is on the one-dollar bill.
Part 8: Read the following passage and then put a circle round the letter of the
correct words to complete each sentence which follows:
Keeping our teeth healthy
It’s very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us to look nice.
How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of
the tooth. This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there. Then the
decay slowly spreads inside the tooth. Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy? First, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He
can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our
teeth to check that they are growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait
until they have toothache before they see a dentist.
Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least
twice a day once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use
wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal.
Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for or teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish,
brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets,
biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are
harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay.
1) Good teeth help us _______.
a) be nice b) have good eyesight c) chew our food d) be important
2) When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth _________.
a) become hard b) begin to decay
c) send poison into the blood d) make us feel quite ill
3) A lot people visit a dentist only when __________.
a) their teeth grow properly b) they have holes in their teeth
c) they have toothache d) they have brushed their teeth
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 185 Page 186
4) We ought to try to clean our teeth __________.
a) once a day b) at least twice a day
c) between meals d) before breakfast
5) We shouldn’t eat a lot of _________.
a) red rice b) fresh fruit c) fish d) chocolate
6) Sweets are harmful because they make our teeth ___________.
a) black b) ache c) bad d) cracked
Part 9: Rewrite the following sentences, begin as shown and keep the meaning unchanged
1. The flight from Bangkok to London lasted for more than twelve hours.
It took _________________________________________________________________
2. No decision on the issue has been made yet.
Nothing ________________________________________________________________
3. It was such a boring film that she felt asleep.
The film _______________________________________________________________
4. One of my favorite pastimes is watching plays.
Going _________________________________________________________________
5. You can borrow the car but you’ve got to fill it up with petrol.
Provided_______________________________________________________________
6. It's quite pointless to complain about the situation.
There is no _____________________________________________________________
7. She spends too much money on clothing.
If ____________________________________________________________________
8. You are the worst footballer in the world.
No one________________________________________________________________
9. Susan finds it easy to make friends at her new school.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 186 Page 187
Susan has no ___________________________________________________________
10. There are a lot of vehicles on the road today.
There is _______________________________________________________________
Part 10: Use the words given to make meaningful sentences so as to complete a story
1. man/ holiday/ London/ first time
_______________________________________________________________________
2. after/ arrive/ hotel/ he/ send/ wife/ telegram
_______________________________________________________________________
3. in/ telegram/ he/ inform/ wife/ of/ safe/ arrival
_______________________________________________________________________
4. he/ also/ give/ her/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
5. next day/ he/ go/ sightseeing/ round/ London
_______________________________________________________________________
6. he/ satisfy/ enjoy/ visit/ much/ as/ it/ one/ most beautiful cities/ world
_______________________________________________________________________
7. he/ go/ restaurant/ have/ dinner/ after/ tour
_______________________________________________________________________
8. he/ tired/ want/ go back/ hotel/ get/ some sleep
_______________________________________________________________________
9. unfortunately/ he/ not remember/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
10. late that night/ wife/ receive/ strange/ telegram/ say/
“please/send/name/address/hotel/at once”.
_______________________________________________________________________
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 187 Page 188
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 17
ĐÁP ÁN 10 CHUYÊN ANH
Part 1: Pronunciation 1. B. stop 2. D. talent 3. B. enter 4. C. centre 5. D. pursue 6. D. large 7. A. guidance 8. D. thread 9. D. wonder 10. D. palace
Part 2: Multiple choice 1. is 2. are
3. coming 4. would have met 5. whose 6. boils 7. when 8. cut 9. was 10. didn’t 11. win 12. will feel 13. There are few 14. robbed 15. expect 16. few 17. audience 18. rent
19. architect 20. change 21. C. a good22.B. eats 23. A. them all
24. C. will you25. D. have been waiting26. D. neither is he 27 B. looking
28C. How long29. A. have it cut 30. C. would rather 31. B. were
32. D. so bad a singer33. C. wouldn’t do
34. C. It’s OK35. D. was the first bridge built36. B. Would you mind 37. C. about 38. D. with39. B. Even though 40. B. rejected
41. A. would work42. B. having 43. C. were 44. B. decision
45. C. ge t 46. B. enjoys spending 47. B. like 48.C. such as 49. C. revised 50. C. which
Part 3: Multiple choice (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m) 1. A. fuels 2. D. exhaust 3. D. sources 4. A. reserves 5. C. renewed 6. B. alternative 7. C. power 8. C. renewable 9. B. supplies 10. D. consumption
Part 4: Word formation (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. deafness 2. scientists3. applicants4. carefully5. succeeded
6. alive7. bleeding8. heal9. attentively10. shortages
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 188 Page 189
Part 5: Error shooting (0,1 x 20 = 2,0 i m) 1. to translate 6. They 11. interested 16. walking 2. a countryside 7. Fertilize 12. bad 17. brought 3. the peoples 8. those 13. of 18. sickly 4. come 9. of 14. see 19. attitudes 5. possibly course 10. that his 15. am 20. for driving
Part 6: Gap filling (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m) 1. parents 2. grew 3. known 4. school 5. favorite/ best 6. joined 7. President 8. called
9. celebrate 10. picture/photo
Part 7: Rewriting (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. It took (me) more than twelve (/12) hours to fly from Bangkok to London.
2. Nothing (on the issue) has been decided yet.
3. The film was so boring that she felt asleep.
4. Going to the theatre is one of my favorite pastimes/ something I really enjoy doing.
5. Provided (that) you fill the car up with petrol , you can borrow it.
6. There is no point/sense/good (in) complaining about the situation.
7. If I were her, I wouldn't spend too much/ I would spend less money on clothing.
(/ If only she wouldn't spend too much/ she would spend less money on clothing).
8. No one (else) in the world plays football as/so badly as you (do).
9. Susan has no difficulty/difficulties in making friends at her new school.
10. There is a lot of/ heavy traffic in the road today.
Part 8: Sentence completing (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. A man was/went on holiday in London for the first time.
2. After arriving/ he (had) arrived at the hotel, he sent his wife a telegram.
3. In the telegram he informed his wife of his/the safe arrival.
4. He also gave her the name and the address of his/the hotel.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 189 Page 190
5. The next day he went sightseeing round London.
6. He was satisfied and enjoyed his visit very much as it was one of the most beautiful
cities in/ of the world.
7. He went to a restaurant to have/ and had dinner after his/the tour.
8. He was tired and wanted to go back to the hotel to/ and get some sleep.
9. Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the name and (the) address of the/his hotel.
10. Late that night his wife received a strange telegram which said “Please send me the
name and (the) address of my hotel at once”. ĐỀ SỐ 18
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG BẮC GIANG
Năm Học: 2007 - 2008 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi: 18.7.2007 ( Đề thi gồm 4 trang)
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút.
Học sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi này.
Học sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
PartI. Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. He suggested that we………..to the theatre instead of staying at home A. should go B. go C. will go D. A and B are correct
2. They would buy that house if they ………….enough money. A. have B. have had C. had D. would have
3. The rules of the games ………by the referee within ninety minutes. A. is observed B. observe C. are observed D. must observe
4. Tom as well as his two brothers…………very good at Maths. A. is B. are C. have been D. being
5. We have lived in this town ………1998.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 190 Page 191 A. for B. since C. ago D. in
6. The teacher let me……home early because I felt sick. A. go B. going C. to go D. went
7. It’s not worth…………her to change her mind. She will never listen to anybody. A. persuading B. to persuade C. make D. to make
8. They…………all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach . A. passed B. used C. took D. spent
9. I prefer coffee……...tea. I don’t like tea. A. from B. than C. over D. to
10. Tom enjoys……strange stamps. A. to collect B. collect C. collecting D. to collecting
Part II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets
1. What you ( learn).... since you (come).............here?. How many friends you (make).......? I
(meet already)............a lot of interesting peole.
2. Yesterday, I ( see).............Pam, a friend of mine, at a restaurant. I (not see)......... her for years.
At first, I ( not recognise)........her because she (lose)........... at least fifty pounds.
3. If I ( be)..........taller, I (can).........be a policeman, but I’m too short.
Part III. Give the correct prepositions to complete the following sentences
1. Write to me and tell me all ...........your holiday in France.
2. The wall of the room was made.........thick glass.
3. She asked her sister to look …………..her baby when she went shopping yesterday.
4. My present job is not very wonderful, but I prefer it ………….what I did before.
5. Did he break the window………..accident or on purpose?
6. She apologized…………her teacher for her coming late.
7. Sorry, I haven’t written ………..you for such a long time.
8. Young children are keen………..playing in the rain.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 191 Page 192
9. At weekends, the library is crowded………..students.
10. ………..the end, he succeeded in solving the problems.
Part IV. Give the correct form of words in brackets in the following sentences.
1. He had no (CHOOSE)………but to make his own (DECIDE)………. .
2. The (DISCUSS)…………lasted 2 hours but we didn’t reach any (AGREE)……….. .
3. You should (APOLOGY)……………to her for your (RUDE)…………….. .
4. We often go (BOAT)..........and (FISH).............in the river in Summer.
5. The shop (ASSIST)………….is always (HELP)………………to customers.
Part V. Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D that best fits each space in the followingpassage. A trip to France
Paul had a very interesting summer holiday this year. His French pen – friend
invited him to visit her family in the south of France. Paul (1)............by plane from
London to Paris. Marie, his French friend, (2).............him in Paris and together they
took a train from Paris to Marseilles.. Masreilles is the (3)...........where Marie’s family
lives. It is a very large port. A lot of people live in Marseilles and (4)............are many
interesting shops and cafes there. Paul started learning French
at school two years ago and he spoke French all the time with Marie and her family.
(5).......it was very difficult for him but soon it became (6)............easier. One day, Marie
and her parents (7)...... Paul for a picnic in the mountains. They climbed a big hill. From
the top of the hill, they had a wonderful (8)........ . In the (9)..........they could see the
sea. Paul was very sad when it was time to go back to London and school. He is already
looking (10)..........to the next summer when Marie is going to spend her holidays with his family in England. 1. A. got B. moved C. went D. transfered 2. A. met B. saw C. took D. greeted 3. A. country B. town C. capital D. village 4. A. they B. those C. these D. there 5. A. At first B. At beginning C. At starting D. At first time 6. A. much B. so C. too D. extremely
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 192 Page 193 7. A. brought B. took C. carried D. got 8. A. view B. sight C. scene D. scenery 9. A. space B. air C. distance D. way 10. A. through B. forward C. on D. out
Part VI. Fill each gap in the following letter with a suitable word.
My most embarrassing experience (1).......... when I had just left university. I had just
started (2).......... in a Liverpool secondary school. One morning my alarm clock didn't
(3)............ because I had forgotten to (4)......... it up. I woke up at haft past eight and
school began at nine. I (5).......... washed, shaved, got dressed, jumped (6)............ my
car and (7) ............to school. When I arrived, the students (8).............. already gone into
class. I didn't go to the staff room, but went (9)........... into class. After two or three
(10)........... the students (11)............ laughing, and I couldn't understand (12).............!
Suddenly I looked (13).............. and (14)............... I had (15)............... on one black shoe and one brown shoe!
Part VII. Read the text , then answer the questions
In Britain, natural gas is the most popular fuel for heating homes, and for
cooking. It is piped all over the country from the gas fields below the North sea. Natural
gas is used chiefly as a direct source of energy, although it is also used in the chemical
industry. At the moment, the supply is plentiful, but it will be running short by the end
of the century, and it will run out during the 21st century unless new supplies are found.
We could do without natural gas, as coal gas can be used as a substitute, and there
should be enough coal to last for several centuries. However, it is a form of energy
which is not only cheap, but also highly efficient.
1. What is natural gas used for?
__________________________________________________________________ 2. Where does it come from?
__________________________________________________________________
3. What is gas used chiefly as? When will it run out?
__________________________________________________________________
4. What can be used as a substitute for natural gas?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 193 Page 194
__________________________________________________________________
5. Is natural gas expensive or cheap?
__________________________________________________________________
Part VIII. Find one mistake and correct it in each of the following sentences.
1. My best friend is coming to Hanoi to visit me in 19th July __________________
2. Most of the students seemed very nervously before the final exam __________________
3. When she came to visit me, I did my homework __________________
4. Vicky had had that motorbike only three days ago. __________________
5. Would you mind to help me do this exercise, please? __________________
6. Most of their farm work used to do by hand years ago. __________________
7. You know where Karen is, do you? __________________
8. She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy to talk to her _______________
9. Would you like going camping with us this Sunday? __________________
10. When you want to go fishing this morning, I'll go with you __________________
Part IX. Complete the following letter using suggested words Dear Sir
__________________________________________________________________
1. I/ see/ your Institute’s advertisement/ Today’s TV program.//
__________________________________________________________________
2. I/ interested/ learn English and I/ would like/ some information/ Institute.//
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. I/ can speak/ a little English/ but/ read it /slowly/ writing/ bad so/ I/ want/ improve/ reading/ writing.//.
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 194 Page 195
4. Could you/ provide/more information/ length/ courses and fees/ beginners?. I/ can supply/
record of English study/ if necessary.//
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
5. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon.//
__________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely Susan
Part X. Make questions for the underlined words or phrases
_____________________________________________________________________
1. People learn English because it’s useful for their work
_____________________________________________________________________
2. She often goes to work by bike
_____________________________________________________________________
3. They have moved to London for nearly two years
_____________________________________________________________________
4. I want to know more information about the English course
_____________________________________________________________________
5. He often goes out for a walk with his family after dinner
Part XI. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printedbefore them.
1. She spends two hours a day practicing English.
It takes…………………………………………………………………………………
2. If you don’t work hard, you won’t pass the entrance exam.
Unless………………………………………………………………………………….
3. We finished this task in about two hours
We spent……………………………………………………………………………….
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 195 Page 196
4. People think Columbus found America before others.
America………………………………………………………………………………..
5. “ Shall we go for a ride to the countryside this Sunday” one of the boys said
One of the boys…………………………………………………………………………
6. I like ice – cream and my sister likes it, too.
Both…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We didn’t return home until we finished the test.
Not until………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I had just arrived home when my mother phoned me.
No sooner……………………………………………………………………………….
9. This exercise is very difficult so we can’t do it well.
This exercise isn’t………………………………………………………………………
10. Although they were very poor, they managed to send their children to school.
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………. The end
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 18
HƯỚNG DÃN CHẤM ĐIỂM
Total: 100 points = 10points PartI. 10points
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C Part II. 10points
1. have you learnt ( learned) – came – have you made – have already met
2. saw – hadn’t seen – didn’t recognise – (had) lost 3. were – could Part III. 10points 1. about 2. of 3. after
4. to 5. by 6. to 7. to 8. on 9. with 10. In
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 196 Page 197 Part IV. 10points
1. choice – decision
2. discussion – agreement 3. apologize/ apologise – rudeness
4. boating - fishing5. assistant – helpful Part V. 10points
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
Part VI. 15points 1. happened 2. teaching/working 3. ring 4. wind 5. quickly / rapidly 6. into 7. drove
8. had 9. straight 10. minutes 11. started/began 12. why13. down14. understood15. put Part VII. 5points
1. Natural gas/ It is used for heating homes and for cooking.
2. It comes from the gas fields below the North Sea.
3. Gas/ It is used chiefly as a direct source of energy.
It will run out during the 21st century.
4. Coal gas can. ( Coal gas be used as a substitute for natural gas). 5. It’s/ It is cheap. Part VIII. 10 points 1. in -> on 2. nervously -> nervous
3. did -> was doing 4. had had - > had 5. to help -> helping
6. used to do -> used to be done 7. do you -> don’t you
8. to talk -> talking 9. going camping -> to go camping 10. When -> If Part IX. 5 points Dear Sir,
1. I saw your Institute’s advertisement on Today’s TV program.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 197 Page 198
2. I am (very) interested in learning English and I would like some information about your Institute.
3. I can speak a little English, bur I read it ( very) slowly and my writing is bad so I want to
improve my reading and ( my) writing.
4. Could you please provide more information about the length of courses and fees for
beginners?. I can supply my record of English study if necessary.
5. I look forward / am looking forward to hearing from you soon Yours sincerely Susan. Part X. 5 points
1. Why do people learn English?
2. How does she (often) go to school?
3. How long have they moved to London? 4. What do you want to know?
5. When does he(often) go out for a walk with his family? Part XI. 10 points
1. It takes her two hours a day to practice/ practise English.
2. Unless you work hard, you won’t pass the entrance exam.
3. We spent about two hours finishing this task.
4. America is thought to have been found by Columbus before others.
5. One of the boys suggested going for a ride to the countryside that Sunday.
6. Both I and my sister like ice – cream.
7. Not until we returned home did we finish the test
8. No sooner had I arrived home than my mother phoned me.
9. This exercise isn’t easy enough for us to do it well.
10. Despite being very poor, they managed to send their children to school
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 198 Page 199
Or: Despite the fact that they were very poor, they managed to send their children to school
Or: Despite their poverty, they managed to send their children to school. ĐỀ SỐ 19
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN THPT_ TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (môn chuyên)(thời gian 150 phút)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. eventually B. depletion C. competitive D. regretful 2. A. vacancy B. wholesale C. inflation D. stagnant 3. A. education B. bridges C. garage D. enlarge 4. A. box B. clocks C. class D. relics 5. A. church B. further C. sure D. urgent
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others: 1. A. possession B. property C. industry D. element 2. A. basically B. eminent C. ordinary D. maternal 3. A. shortcoming B. leopard C. kindergarten D. personify 4. A. undoubtedly B. economic C. university D. agricultural
5. A. enthusiasm B. fertilizer C. indicator D. socializing
III. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank:
1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock. A. cause B. reason C. aim D. point
2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment. A. many B. a lot of C. some of D. a few
3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it. A. risk B. intend C. persist D. insist
4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action. A. agreed B. approved C. proved D. justified
5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine. A. double as large B. semi-larger than C. twice as large as D. as two-time as large
6. _ “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?” _ “____________”
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 199 Page 200 A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding! C. I’ve seen better. D. None of your business!
7. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company. A. that oil prices fluctuated
B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated
D. oil prices were fluctuating 8. ______ to school by bus. A. Many a student goes B. Many the students go C. Many of students go D. Much student goes
9. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents. A. on B. into C. for D. with
10. ______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct
11. The new manager is ______ easy-going. He is always very serious about the work. A. by no means B. by means of
C. by all means D. in the mean time
12. We enjoy the hams and coffee at this _______ restaurant.
A. family-owning B. family-owned C. owning-family D. owned-family
13. I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there. A. haven’t been invited B. hadn’t been invited C. not be invited D. not have been invited
14. When the university suggested _______, the student union protested vigorously. A. tuition be raised B. to raise tuition C. on raising tuition D. that tuition should raise
15. ______ one after another, parallel computers perform groups of operations at the same time.
A. Conventional computers, by handling tasks
B. Since tasks being handled by conventional computers
C. Whereas conventional computers handle tasks
D. While tasks handled by conventional computers
16. She ______ him of having lied to her. A. threatened B. blamed C. criticized D. accused
17. We have bought extra food _______ our friends stay to have dinner. A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 200 Page 201
18. Cut this cake into six _______ pieces. A. same B. alike C. like D. equal
19. If only it _______ differently! I had hoped to be acquitted.
A. had been concluded B. were concluded C. had concluded D. concluded
20. I was ______ in the countryside but went to school in HCMC. A. brought up B. taken over C. made up D. put off
21. Most of _______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains. A. these B. what C. which D. their
22. We couldn’t afford that house because it ________. A. was over my head B. paid through the nose C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet
23. ______ the Christmas shopping season begins. A. That is after Thanksgiving B. After Thanksgiving it is
C. It is after Thanksgiving that D. It is Thanksgiving that
24. New York City is America’s largest city, ______ it is not the capital of New YorkState. A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
25. He promised her an Oxford dictionary, but disappointingly he _______ on his word. A. turned over B. stood up C. went back D. sat down
26. This young music composer is very famous _______ the most influential composer. A. for B. to C. as D. with
27. She came ______ a lot of problems at work. A. up with B. down with C. in for D. up against
28. They take ______ each other like two peas. A. in B. after C. to D. for
29. Didn’t it ever ______ to them that they would be severely punished? A. occur B. happen C. enter D. come
30. If you want to ______ weight, cut down on fat. A. put off B. come down C. take over D. cut off
31. By the time we get out of this traffic jam, all the guests _______ home. A. have gone B. had gone C. will go D. will have gone
32. ______ members of the class has to be responsible for his own actions. A. Each of the B. Every C. None of D. All
33. The teacher _______ them the answer to the question. A. explained B. said C. discussed D. told
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 201 Page 202
34. We met each other at the meeting ______ coincidence. A. by B. in C. for D. to
35. As we’ve been discussing for 2 hours without any solution, I’d like to ______ my own solution to this problem. A. come up B. bring down C. put forward D. take in
36. The accident resulted ______ some minor injuries. A. to B. from C. in D. of
37. Dave, I really appreciate _______ me. But I think I could manage it myself. A. you to help B. you helped
C. your helping D. that you would help
38. One of the robbers was described by the witnesses _______ tall and about 25. A. like B. by C. in D. as
39. I left the purse at home. Can you _______ without breakfast today, dear? A. go B. do C. make D. live
40. One of the solutions _______ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city center.
A. are suggested B. is suggested C. suggesting D. suggested
41. While the boss was away, her assistant stood ______ her and helped her solve any problems arising. A. up to B. in for C. up against D. out of
42. I would like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quite place. A. before all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
43. We could never get ready for the test at such short _______. A. call B. notice C. advice D. note
44. To resist corrosion _______ for today's car to prevent havoc caused by road salts, gravel and other materials.
A. have new coatings been developed B. new coatings developing
C. development of new coatings D. new coatings have been developed
45. Some scientists say it is essential that mankind _______ the amount of air pollution in big cities. A. be reduced B. reduced C. reduce D. will reduce
46. She couldn’t but _____ there crying. A. stood B. standing C. to stand D. stand
47. ______ where to find the key, the boy could not open the safe. A. Knowing not B. Knew not
C. Not knowing D. Didn’t know
48. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 202 Page 203 A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
49. Computers are said to be _______ for the development of mankind. A. here to stay B. neither here nor there C. here and there D. here today, gone tomorrow
50. _ “She’s the best pianist in the school.” _ “__________” A. That’s that. B. Never mind! C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again.
IV. Identify the mistake in each sentence:
1. Although most known for her prose works, Maya Angelou also published several collections of poetry.
A. most known B. her prose works C. also published D. poetry
2. Technically speaking, astronauts can be able to visit the moon and live there briefly. A. Technically B. can be able to C. visit D. briefly
3. There are many species of birds in danger of extinction, with a large number of
which, 117 in all, found on oceanic islands. A. There are B. extinction C. of which D. in all
4. If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation. A. kept B. can still sprout C. up to D. their
5. Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fangs that they use to poison their victims. A. Some B. they are called C. use D. their
6. The nitrogen makes up over 78 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding the planet. A. The nitrogen B. over C. percent of D. surrounding
7. Why so many students graduate weak at reading and math are questions continuing to disturb educators. A. so many B. weak at C. are questions D.continuing
8. Although apples do not grow during the cold season, apple trees must have such season in order to flourish. A. Although B. during C. such season D. to flourish
9. Dentistry is a branch of medicine that developed very dramatically in the last twenty years. A. Dentistry B. branch of C. developed D. dramatically
10. Rabbits have large front tooth, short tails, and hind legs feet adapted for running and jumping. A. Rabbits B. tooth C. and D. running and jumping
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 203 Page 204
V. Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank:
While (1)________ everyone accepts the goal of developing (2)_______ in the three
"R's" - reading, writing, and arithmetic - it often seems impossible to (3)_______
agreement on any goal beyond that. In the broadest (4)________, the conflict over
educational goals can be (5)_______ as a conflict between conservatives and liberals,
or, (6)_______ they are sometimes called, essentialists and progressives.
The conservatives, or essentialists, tend to identify (7)________ desirable education
with the transmission of the cultural heritage, a no-nonsense (8)_______ featuring the
three R's at the elementary-school level, and academic studies or strong vocational or
business courses in the secondary school. They put (9)_______ on the training of the
mind and cultivation of the intellect.
The liberals, or progressives, tend to be interested in the development of the
(10)_______ child, not merely in training the child's mind or in preparing the child for
adult (11)_______ in a remote future. They emphasize rich, meaningful school living in
the present, and they view subject matter as a resource (12)________ total human
development (13)_______ as a goal in itself. They do not downgrade content but
believe it should be (14)_______ not for (15)________ own sake but as a means of
fostering thought and inquiry. 1. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. utmost 2. A. talents B. actions C. skills D. techniques 3. A. get B. accomplish C. take D. reach 4. A. terms B. words C. letters D. means 5. A. viewed B. thought C. counted D. named 6. A. but B. when C. although D. as 7. A. certain B. a C. the D. as 8. A. subject B. curriculum C. object D. program 9. A. significance B. stress C. emphasis D. strength 10. A. complete B. whole C. all-round D. total 11. A. living B. lives C. liveliness D. life 12. A. at B. in C. of D. for 13. A. but for B. rather than C. instead D. better 14. A. inquired B. required C. acquired D. requested 15. A. it B. its C. them D. their
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions:
A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the astounding discovery that a
suddenincrease in the volume of traffic through an area affects people in the way that
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 204 Page 205
a sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by finding three blocks of
houses in San Francisco that looked much alike and had the same kind of middle-class
and working-class residents, with approximately the same ethnic mix. The difference
was that only 2,000 cars a day ran down Octavia Street (LIGHT street, in Appleyard’s
terminology) while Gough Street (MEDIUM street) was used by 8,000 cars daily, and
Franklin Street (HEAVY street) had around 16,000 cars a day. Franklin Street often had
as many cars in an hour as Octavia had in a day.
Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes and soot, directly, and trash
secondarily. That is, the cars didn’t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated,
residents seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of
territory residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes.
Many Franklin Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of
their time in the rear of their houses. Most families with children had already left.
Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat
on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends
and twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.
On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as
traffic increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own
lives. A number of families had recently moved and more were considering. Those who
were staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.
1. The word “astounding” in line 1 is closest in meaning to __________. A. startling B. disappointing C. dubious D. alternative
2. The three streets mentioned in this passage are different in that __________.
A. they are in different cities.
B. the residents are of different ethnic backgrounds.
C. they have varying amounts of traffic.
D. the income levels of the residents vary considerably.
3. Approximately how many cars used Franklin Street daily? A. 2,000 B. 8,000 C. 16,000 D. 20,000
4. All of the following are direct results of heavy traffic EXCEPT __________. A. increased amount of trash
B. greater danger to residents C. more pollution D. more vibrations
5. The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to __________.
A. discuss the problem of trash disposal
B. point out the disadvantage of heavy traffic
C. propose an alternate system of transportation
D. suggest ways to cope with traffic problems
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 205 Page 206
6. On which street was there the most social interaction?
A. Octavia Street B. Gough Street
C. Franklin Street D. There was no significance social interaction on any of the three streets
7. The word “chatted” in line 14 is closest in meaning to __________. A. joked B. talked C. argued D. walked
8. Which of the following is NOT a statement you would expect from a resident of Gough Street?
A. People on this street are unhappy because the neighborhood is deteriorating.
B. People on this street think mostly of themselves.
C. People on this street have more and more space for which they feel responsible.
D. A number of people are preparing to leave this street.
9. In what order does the author present detailed discussions of the three streets? A. LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY B. HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT C. HEAVY, LIGHT, MEDIUM D. LIGHT, HEAVY, MEDIUM
10. What is the writer’s attitude toward heavy traffic when he mentions the Appleyard’s study? A. neutral B. favorable C. critical D. doubtful
VII. Supply each blank with one suitable word:
Many tourists who visit Central America find (1)______ surprising to learn that the
Mayas still live there. (2)______ it is true that their ancient civilization came to an end
when their country was (3)______ over by the Spanish conquistadors, the Mayan
people carried (4)______ living in the area. Today there are an estimated 1.2 million
Mayas (5)______ live in southern Mexico, and many other areas of Central America
states have large Mayan populations as (6)______.
Many of their stories and art forms have remained (7)______ over time, and today,
women weave clothing and carpets that have signs and symbols that are the same as
(8)______ found in ancient temples.
The different patterns and symbols on these brightly coloured (9)______ not only look
attractive, (10)______ can also communicate important information such as marital (11)______.
Even though the majority of the Mayas are now Catholics, many of the festivals that
they (12)_______ part in are a mixture of the old rituals that their ancestors (13)______
to practise and more modern Christian elements. It was perhaps the Mayas' ability to
(14)_______ and change that made it possible for them to survive to the (15)______ day.
VIII. Supply the appropriate forms of words in the brackets:
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 206 Page 207
1. Young children should be well aware of their ________ manner. (BEHAVE)
2. Please put the books back to where you took them. Don’t ________ any of them. (PLACE)
3. The ________ are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30. (FLY)
4. I’ve never met such a strong man. His energy seems ________. (EXHAUST)
5. Those rose bushes need protection. Spray them with ________. (INSECT)
6. Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents _______ proud of you? (MEASURE)
7. Be careful. You may be _______ to put all your eggs in one basket. (ADVICE)
8. The boy watched the performance of the tigers, _______ with amazement. (BREATHE)
9. I would like to express my admiration for his _______ of knowledge. (PROFOUND)
10. The cancellation of the case resulted from the ________ in court of the defendant resulted in. (APPEAR)
11. The _______ of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation exam. (SPEAK)
12. Mercedes is a very ________ car. (DEPEND)
13. There should be ________ staff in case someone is absent and needs to be replaced. (STAND)
14. You’ll be punished for all your ________. (DO)
15. With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very ________. (CONSUME)
IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning:
1. It was wrong of you to scare your little brother like that. You oughtn’t
____________________________________________________________
2. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object ____________________________________________________________
3. The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
No ____________________________________________________________
4. She is proud that she is such a good DJ.
She prides ____________________________________________________________
5. He delayed writing the book until he had a lot of research.
Only ____________________________________________________________
6. Foolishly, I paid all the money before collecting the goods.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 207 Page 208
I paid ____________________________________________________________
7. It was an impressive building but it wasn’t to my taste.
Impressive ____________________________________________________________
8. The idea no longer interests her. She has gone
____________________________________________________________
9. It would have been a superb weekend if the weather had been better.
But ____________________________________________________________
10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
Enormous ____________________________________________________________ The end
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 19 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ NGHỊ Phần I: 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. C Phần II: 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. A Phần III: 1. D 11. A 21. B 31. D 41. B 2. B 12. B 22. C 32. A 42. B 3. B 13. D 23. C 33. D 43. B 4. D 14. A 24. B 34. A 44. D 5. C 15. C 25. C 35. C 45. C 6. C 16. D 26. C 36. C 46. D 7. B 17. A 27. D 37. C 47. C 8. A 18. D 28. B 38. D 48. D 9. C 19. A 29. A 39. B 49. A 10. B 20. A 30. A 40. D 50. D Phần IV: 1. A 6. A 2. B 7. C 3. C 8. C
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 208 Page 209 4. D 9. C 5. B 10. B Phần V: 1. C 6. D 11. D 2. C 7. B 12. D 3. D 8. B 13. B 4. A 9. C 14. C 5. A 10. C 15. D Phần VI: 1. A 6. A 2. C 7. B 3. C 8. C 4. A 9. C 5. B 10. C Phần VII: 1. IT 6. WELL 11. STATUS ALTHOUGH/ 2. 7. UNCHANGED 12. TAKE THOUGH 3. TAKEN 8. THOSE 13. USE 4. ON 9. CLOTHES 14. ADAPT 5. WHO/ THAT 10. BUT 15. PRESENT Phần VIII: 1. BEHAVIORAL 6. IMMESUARABLY 11. SPOKEMAN 2. MISPLACE 7. ILL-ADVISED 12. DEPENDABLE 3. FLIGHTS 8. BREATHLESS 13. STANDBY 4. INEXHAUSTIBLE 9. PROFUNDITY 14. WRONGDOINGS TIME- 5. INSECTICIDE(S) 10. NON-APPEARANCE 15. COMSUMING Phần IX:
1. You oughtn’t to have scared your little brother like that.
2. I object to people criticizing me unfairly.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 209 Page 210
3. No official decision on where to send the proceeds of the concert has been made by the the fund-raisers.
4. She prides herself on being a good dj.
5. Only after he had a lot of research did he (begin to) write the book.
6. Ipaid all the money before collecting the goods, which was foolish.
7. Impressive as the building was/ might be, it wasn’t to my taste. 8. She has gone off the idea.
9. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend.
10. Enormous effort has been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease. ĐỀ SỐ 20 UBND tØnh B¾c Ninh
Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn
Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o N¨m häc 2008-2009
M«n thi : TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªnAnh) §Ò chÝnh thøc
Thêi gian: 150 phót ( kh«ng kÓ thêi gian giao ®Ò )
Ngµy thi: 02 –07 – 2008 A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part I: Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. (15points)
1. He couldn’t open the jar, however…………..he tried. A. difficult B. hard C effort D. best
2. The house still remains in……………….after the storm.
A. good condition B. a good condition
C. good conditions D. the good condition
3. I have told him never……here again. A. come B. to come C. coming D. should come
4. I’ve……..up my mind not to leave the job although the pay was low. A. decided B. made C. taken D. got
5. The article was……the front page of the newspaper. A. at B. in C. on D. of
6. Please…………….my luggage…………….to the airport tomorrow morning. A. ask/will be taken B. get/ being taken C. let/to be taken D. have/taken
7. “ Is this pattern important?”- “It’s……..to study well.
A. such important B. so important
C. too important D. important enough
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 210 Page 211
8. She was busy…………….a variety of articles to the customers. A. with introducing B. introducing C. for introducing D. in introducing
9. “ I can’t understand how you missed the exit”
“ Well, it was so dark,….”.
A. we could see the road signs hardly
B. hardly we could see the road signs.
C. we could see hardly the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs.
10. The robbery took place in…… A. a busily shopping street. B. a busy street shopping. C. busy shopping street. D. a busy shopping street.
11. If Maria comes to England, it will be a good.......for her to improve English. A. posobility B. opportunity C. advantage D. probability
12. He was called upon to……evidence against his sister. A. say B. give C. tell D. put
13. Terry will………his illness. Then his work will improve. A. get on B. get up C. get in D. get over
14.I’m considering.............home. A. go B. going C. to go D. about going
15. The old buildings in the city center have been….up to attract more tourists. A. put B. got C. gone D. done
Part II: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to make a meaningful sentence.(10 points)
1.He is one of the most famous………………..in the world. ( ENVIRONMENT)
2. The knife is……………because it can’t cut anything. (USE)
3. She has many…………..projects.
(SCIENTIST)
4.Nam used to be………….when he was young.
(PUNISHMENT)
5. Why is she standing…………the wall? ( FACE)
6. 9.30 A.M on Saturday is a rather…………….time for an appointment because I have a
very important meeting at that time.
(CONVENIENCE)
7. He always wears a………….shirt.
(STRIPE)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 211 Page 212
8.That diamond is a………..antique. (PRICE)
9. We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive….......(EXPECT)
10. You’d better drive. I’m too……..for such traffic. ( EXPERIENCE)
Part III: Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.(10 points)
1. Jeans…1…(make)…about two hundred years ago, and now they…2…(sell)…..in every corner of the world.
2. She dislikes…3…(ask)…to do something by others.
3. You…4…(not tidy)………..this room for weeks.
4. Listen to these foreigners. What language……they…..5..(speak)…?
5. Stay here till the light…6..(turn)…..green
6.The last time he…7…(see)…in public, he…8…(wear)…a grey suit.
7. I’d rather…9…(be)…unemployed than….10…(work)….for him.
Part IV: Match the beginnings in column A with the most suitable endings in column B
to make a meaningful sentence: (10 points) A B
1. Although he was very bad-
a. after you have a meal. tempered, b. and I’ll hit you.
2.Always brush your teeth
c.but everybody liked him. 3. Liz told me
d. he had lots of friends.
4. Because I knew her family,
e. I did what I could for her.
5. Talk to me like that again
f. to go shopping with her next
6. He had a terrible temper, Friday. 7. Liz explained to me
g. so I tried to help her.
8. I was sorry for her,
h. that she didn’t do it on purpose.
9. If you do that again,
i. unless you stop that.
10. There’ll be trouble j. you’ll be sorry
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 212 Page 213
Part V: The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them. The first one
has been done for you as an example. (9 points). 0. country countries
It is a custom in Britain and in most European country to celebrate a person’s
birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed being present at the
party. If they can’t come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person
which gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all people present and thanks
him for the gifts. The mother usually made a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may
order one from a cake-shop. A number of candles are placing on top of the cake and
would be lighted when the party starts. The number of the candles is also the old of that
person. After the light is out they all sings a song “ Happy birthday to you”. Then they
play any games or sing or dance together. B. READING
Part I: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.(10 points)
Getting good results in your studies come from developing good study habits .
The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting. The best chair for
studying should be one which you would be comfortable in, but not so comfortable that
you may fall asleep in it after a while. Before you study, look for a quiet environment
with no distractions. If you find your home too noisy for studying, try the library or community center instead.
When you study, set realistic goals for yourself to achieve. For example, do not try
to study five chapters of Geography in one sitting when you know that you take more
than an hour to read one chapter. Furthermore, remember not to push yourself too
hard. When you have studied for a period of time, reward yourself by taking a short
break. You could perhaps take a short walk or listen to some music for a while.
If you begin to feel sleepy when studying, do not force yourself to go on as you
may lose your power on concentration. Instead, you may want to take a short nap to
refresh yourself. Studying may also be strenuous on the eyes. When you study, it may be
good idea to lift your eyes away from your books occasionally. Looking at objects at a
distance or at greenary can help soothe tired eyes.
1. The first thing to be considered in developing good study habits is….
A. your ability to study well
B. the best chair to sit for studying
C. environment for studying
D. your attitude towards good study at home
2. Which of the following does NOT improve your good study habits?
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 213 Page 214
A. a quiet room with enough lighting
B. an extremely comfortable chair
C. a proper chair and a right- sized table
D. a public or college library
3. When studying, you’d better………..
A. learn as much as you want in one sitting B. learn either sitting at the table or standing
C. take a short break after every chapter
D. set goals that you are reachable for you
4. Taking a short nap is necessary when…..
A. you feel sleepy and can not concentrate on studying
B your eyes become red after studying
C. you can not lift your eyes away from your books
D. you want to go on after getting your concentration.
5. The best title for the passage may be…………..
A. How to use your study time efficently
B. How to build up good study habits
C. How to get relaxed when studying
D. How to avoid sleepiness when studying
Part II:. Fill in each blank space with a suitable word of the following passage.(10 points)
Henry is probably the luckiest person I know. I normally envy very few of my
friends’ jobs because I’m happy with what I do, but Henry Adams is one of those rare
people….(1)…job I would really like to have myself. Henry,…(2 )..had always been
interested…( 3 )…both science and animals, wanted to be a vet, and we....( 4 )...both
students at university at the same time.
When his course finished, …( 5 ) …went to Aberdeen, where he looked after
domestic animals…( 6 )…as cats and dogs.He always said that he would like to move
around because he didn’t believe in staying in any job for too long. So I wasn’t very
surprised when he gave....(7 )…that job and went to work in the zoo. He stayed there
for two years, and in the evenings he studied hard to get some higher qualifications.
When he had succeeded…(8)....passing all his exams, he applied for a job…(9)…a keeper
on a game reserve in Africa in 1994. He is now responsible for the well- being of
thousands of animals. In addition, he is in charge of a special programme to protect
species which are in….( 10 )….of extinction.. C. WRITING.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 214 Page 215
Part I: Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (15 points)
1. My daughter has studied English for two years.
My daughter started………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Although Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late for the interview.
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. My brother works in a factory which has more than a thousand employees.
There are………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.
Nam and his family had..................................………………………………………………………
5. You should make an effort to get out and about more.
It’s high time…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.They went on smoking all through the meal.
They didn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. No, please don’t tell him.
I’d rather ……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. A country cannot be prosperous if it is not quite independent.
Only………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.
There is no point ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. People say that he can speak four or five foreign languages.
He ….………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Part II: Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it is as mimilar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as
necessary. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 points)
1.She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 215 Page 216
............................................................................................................................................. ............
2. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
............................................................................................................................................. ............
3. Peter knew that he had no chance to get a driving licence as it was too hard for him.(WIND)
............................................................................................................................................. ...........
4. Having to tell her about that terrible news, he couldn’t make himself to do it. (FACE)
............................................................................................................................................. ............
5. The box of candy was passed from one person to another. (HAND)
............................................................................................................................................. ...........
Part III : Use the following sets of words to make full sentences .(6 points)
1. When Judy/be/young/she/want/be/nurse.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.She/ tell/ everyone/she/be/nurse/when she/grow up.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. When/she/eighteen/she/accept/for/train.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. During her/train/she/suspect/make/mistake.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. But she/pass/all/examinations/and/qualify/as/nurse.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.Year/later/she/leave/job. Poor Judy! She/hate/sight/blood.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 216 Page 217
------------------The end -------------------- (§Ò thi nµy cã 04 trang)
Hä vµ tªn thÝ sinh :………………………………………………….. SBD :…………………
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 20
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN TIẾNG ANH BẮC NINH
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part I: Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. (15points) 1.B 2A 3 B 4B 5C 6D 7D
8B 9D 10D 11B 12B 13D 14B 15D
Part II : Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to make a meaningful sentence. (10 points)
1.environmentalists 2.useless
3.scientific 4.punished 5.facing 6.inconvenient 7. striped
8.priceless 9.unexpectedly
10.inexperienced
Part III: Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.(15 points) 1. were made
2.are sold 3.being asked
4.haven’t tidied
5.are….speaking 6. turns
7.was seen 8. was wearing 9.be 10.work
Part IV: Match the beginnings in column A with the most suitable endings in column B
to make a meaningful sentence: (10 points) 1.D 2.A 3.F 4.E 5.B 6.C 7.H 8.G 9.J 10.I
Part V: The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them. The first one
has been done for you as an example. (9 points). 0. country countries
1.beingtobe
2.which who
3.him them
4.made makes
5.placing placed
6.would will
7. oldage
8.sings sing
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 217 Page 218
9. any some B. READING
PART I: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.( 10 points) 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.B
Part II:. Fill in each blank space with a suitable word of the following passage.(10 points) 1.whose 2.who 3.in 4.were 5.he 6.such 7.up 8.in 9.as 10.danger. C. WRITING.
PART I: Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as
those printed before them. (15 points)
1. My daughter started learning/studying English two years ago.
2. In spite of having taken/taking a taxi, Tuan still arrived late for the interview
3. There are more than a thousand employees in the factory where my brother works.
4. Nam and his family had a two-day trip to their home village.
5. It’s high time for you to get out and about more/you got out and about more.
6.They didn’t stop smoking all through the meal.
7. I’d rather you didn’t tell him.
8. Only when it is quite independent can a country be prosperous.
9. There is no point (in) (your) trying to get Tim to lend you his car./to borrow Tim’s car.
10. He is said to be able to speak four or five languages.
………………………………………………………………………………………… Part II :(5 points)
1. He had gone out of her mind.
2. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
3. Peter knew that his chance to get a driving licence was gone with the wind.
4. Having to tell her about that terrible news, he couldn’t face up to it.
5. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 218 Page 219
Part III : Use the following sets of words to make full sentences .(6 points)
1. When Judy was young, she wanted to be a nurse.
2. She told everyone that she would be a nurse when she grew up.
3. When she was eighteen, she was accepted for training.
4. During her training she suspected that she had made a mistake.
5. But she passed all the examinations and qualified as a nurse.
6. A year later she left the job. Poor Judy! She hated/hates the sight of blood.
 Tổng điểm của bài thi = Tổng số câu đúng/ 10.
http://nguyenthithuangvty.violet.vn 219