Trường THPT Chuyên Ngoại Ngữ - ĐHNN – ĐH QG HN Đề kiểm tra kiến thức vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Ngoại ngữ năm 2011 Môn Tiếng Anh

Trường THPT Chuyên Ngoại Ngữ - ĐHNN – ĐH QG HN
Đề kiểm tra kiến thức vài lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Ngoại ngữ năm 2011 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang. Thí sinh làm bài thi vào Phiếu trả lời)
(Chú ý: Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kì tài liệu nào. CBCT không giải thích gì them)
__________________________________________________ ______________________ PART 1
I. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others’ in each line.
1. A. schedule B. withdraw C. thermal D. province
2. A. prosperity B. residential C. monotonous D. investigate
3. A. compulsory B. conservative C. discouraging D. ornamental
4. A. reinforce B. prosperous C. principal D. emerald
5. A. valuable B. organize C. celibate D. envisage
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in the same line.
6. A. distant B. embarrassment C. magnificent D. distract
7. A. merchant B. interface C. emergency D. universal
8. A. breakdown B. mislead C. creature D. heating
9. A. deadline B. engine C. undermine D. combine
10. A. expose B. coconut C. remote D. judo
III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete
each of the following sentences
11. “Let’s catch up over a cup of coffee this weekend, __________?” A. will you B. shall we C. won’t us D. will they
12. The form teacher insists __________ homework regularly. A. that the student do B. that the student does C. the student to do D. that the student is doing
13. It is very important that the students have full __________ to all library facilities,
including multimedia and groupwork rooms. A. access B. license C. update D. agreement
14. – “It was very kind of you to invite us to your party.” – “__________” A. It’s my pleasure. B. No, thanks. C. OK. That’s great. D. Good idea, thanks.
15. They only invited 12 people to the ceremony but they bought up to 5 cartons of beer. They __________ that much. A. can’t buy B. were buying C. should not have bought D. should not buy
16. The teacher always __________ that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay. A. reports B. tells C. says D. recommends
17. Julie was very upset because her hob was __________ twice. A. turned off B. turned on C. turned down D. turned out
18. __________ of patience, no one can beat Allison. A. Regardless B. In terms C. In spite D. In front
19. Although they are twins, they don’t look __________. A. similarly B. after C. like D. alike
20. It’s sometimes tiring to live __________ the expectations of your loved ones. A. up to B. far away from C. according to D. above
IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
21. Although (A) colour is a minor (B) factor in soil composition, it is excellent (C) characteristic
by which we can distinguish different soil layers (D).
22. The (A) printing press makes it possibly (B) to print books more cheaply (C)and more
quickly than e ver before (D).
23. We all (A) think that she will be suitable for (B) the work because she has been
working (C)like (D) a secretary for a long time.
24. Almost (A) medical doctors have had (B) some training (C) in (D) psychology and psychiatry.
25. Not one (A) in one hundred children exposed to (B) the disease are (C) likely to develop symptoms (D) of it.
26. The children forgot picking (A) up the note (B) from (C) the office and now they are (D) worried.
27. Of all (A) mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) between (C) the friendliest (D) to humans.
28. Harmony (A), melody and rhythm are (B) important elements in mostly (C) forms of (D) music.
29. Only by reading (A) carefully and slowly that you can (B) understand what (C) the manual says (D) .
30. A galaxy, where it may (A) include billions (B) of stars, i s held (C) together (D) by gravitational attraction.
V. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each numbered space. Wikipedia
The online encyclopaedia Wikipedia challenges our preconceptions about factual
information. Before Wikipedia, it was (31) __________ as read that encyclopaedias were
written by paid experts. In other (32) __________, before Wikipedia, the “reader” of an
encyclopaedia had no control over the content. Wikipedia has changed all that, as anyone is
allowed to edit and add content. The idea has certainly (33) __________ on and, for
millions of people, Wikipedia (34) __________ a vital need.
Wikipedia’s founders (35) __________ that, on the whole, the information on the site is
no less accurate than more traditional encyclopaedias. Despite this, critics have (36)
__________ the site for its inaccuracies. Articles on the site have certainly (37)
__________ things which are not in fact true. However, although these have received
wide media (38) __________, they essentially (39) __________ the problem. Most
people have little (40) __________ how many inaccuracies there are in traditional printed encyclopaedias.
31. A. given B. taken C. made D. put
32. A. speech B. ways C. words D. terms
33. A. got B. put C. taken D. caught
34. A. says B. responds C. tells D. answers
35. A. insists B. assist C. consist D. desist
36. A. pronounced B. renounced C. denounced D. announced
37. A. assented B. assigned C. asserted D. associated
38. A. treatment B. coverage C. handling D. usage
39. A. exaggerate B. boast C. flatter D. extend
40. A. gist B. hint C. hunch D. inkling
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D.
History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But
sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the
earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects.
These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie
theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at
exactly the same time as the pictures – called “synchronized sound” – began soon after the
very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could
sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc
carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was
that the sound and the pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the
gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of projector changed. This system was only
effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the “sound-on-film” system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which
could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the
image, guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this ways as
early as 1922. This system eventually brought us “talking pictures”.
41. The passage is mainly about the __________. A. history of silent movies
C. development of sound with movies
B. disadvantages of synchronized sound
D. research into sound reproduction
42. According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened __________. A. before 1896 B. as early as 1896 C. as early as 1922 D. in 1927
43. The word “screenings” is closest in meaning to __________. A. projections B. revelations C. demonstrations D. diversions
44. Whish of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies? A. a jazz singer B. a single pianist C. a small band D. a gramophone
45. It can be referred that __________.
A. most movie theaters had a pianist
B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestras couldn’t synchronize sound with the pictures
D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures
46. According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they __________.
A. got out of synchronization with the picture
B. were too large for most movie theaters.
C. were newly invented and still had imperfections
D. changed speeds when the needle jumped
47. The word “sequence” is closest in meaning to __________. A. interpretation B. progression C. distribution D. organization
48. The phrase “these signals” refers to __________. A. sounds B. series C. marks D, sensors
49. According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was __________.
A. made during the film of the picture B. read by an optical sensor
C, inserted beside the image on the film D. marked on the gramophone
50. Short feature films produced as early as 1922 __________.
A. were recorded by optical sensors B. put musicians out of work
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. preceding talking pictures. Part 2
VII. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the passage. MADAME TUSSAUD’S
Madame Tussaud’s is one of the most popular attractions in London and as it is very (51.
crowd) __________ in summer, make sure you get there early. This famous and highly
(52. entertain) __________ museum contains life-like wax figures, which are (53.
continue) __________ brought up to date. On display are (54. real) __________
models of famous people, from the latest pop stars to (55. history) __________ figures.
You can also see today’s politicians and the most well-known TV (56. person)
__________. You can buy a combined ticket which allow you (57. admit) __________
to both the Museum and the Planetarium next door. The Planetarium is open (58. day)
__________ from 10 am to 5.30 pm and (59. present) __________ are given every
hour. Baker Street is the (60. near) __________ underground station for both attractions.
VIII. Fill ONE suitable word in each numbered space of the following passage.
People have been diving without mechanical aids since ancient times. In those days, divers
mainly went underwater to search (61) __________ pearls or sponges. Various ways of
supplying divers with air, and so permitting them to stay underwater for long period of
time, have been tried for well (62) __________ two thousand years. Alexander (63)
__________ said to have gone underwater in an early (64) __________ of diving
machine, and Aristotle talked about apparatus (65) __________ permitted divers to breathe underwater.
It was not (66) __________ the beginning of the 18th century that more advanced
equipment was developed. In 1717. the first practical diving machine, or “diving bell” (67)
___________ it was called, was invented. This was a small wooden room with an open
bottom, glass windows at the top to (68) __________ in light, and a supply of air coming
through leather tubes. Something similar, made of steel, is (69) __________ use today for
underwater work, (70) __________ as building of the foundations of bridges. Part 3
IX. Complete the second sentence so that its meaning stays the same as the
first one, beginning with the word(s) given.
71. They do not clean the windows so the room looks rather dark.
Were they __________________________________________________ ____________.
72. The keeper had no sooner opened the cage door than the tiger attacked him.
Hardly __________________________________________________ _______________.
73. I expect you were pleased to get home after such a terrible holiday.
You must __________________________________________________ _____________.
74. Peter regrets not studying Spanish when he had the chance.
Peter wishes __________________________________________________ __________.
75. I would prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
I‘d rather __________________________________________________ _____________.
X. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. You must use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given.
76. The salesman said she was sorry she was late for the meeting. APOLOGIZED
The salesman ____________________________________________late for the meeting.
77. It will take us 3 years to complete the project. COMPLETED
In three years’ time ______________________________________________the project.
78. The company felt sufficiently confident to take on over 100 new employees. ENOUGH
The company felt ____________________________________ over 100 new employees.
79. It is not necessary for you to carry the book – I’ll lend you mine. NEED
You ___________________________________________ the book – I’ll lend you mine.
80. It is their duty to carry the luggage to the cabins. RESPONSIBLE
They ______________________________________________the luggage to the cabins.
XI. (81-100) You borrowed some books from your school library. Unfortunately you have
to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the book in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin
and end your letter as followed: Dear Sir/Madam,
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
____________________________________________ Yours sincerely,
Part 1: 50 points - One point for each item 1.B 22. B 38. B 2.B 23. D 39. A 3.D 24. A 40. D 4. A 25. C 41. C 4. A 26. A 42. B 11. B 27. C 43. A 12. A 28. C 44. A 13. A 29. B 45. D 14. A 30. A 46. C 15. C 31. B 47. B 16. D 32. C 48. C 17. C 33. D 49. C 18. B 34. D 50. D 19. D 35. A 20. A 36. C 21. C 37. C
Part 2: 20points- One point for each item
51. crowded 52. entertaining 53. continually 54. realistic
55. historical 56. personalities 57. admission 58. daily 59. presentations 60. nearest
61. for 62. over 63. is/was 64. type/kind/sort
65. which/that 66. until/till 67. as 68. let 69. in 70. such Part 3:
71- 80: 10 points - One point for each item
71. Were they to clean the window, the room wouldn’t look rather dark.
72. Hardly had the keeper opened the cage door when the tiger ........ .
73. You must have been pleased to get home ......... .
74. Peter wishes he had studied Spanish when ......... .
75. I’d rather you wore something more formal to work.
76. The salesman apologized for being late for the meeting.
77. In three years’ time we will have completed the project.
78. The company felt confident enough to take on over 100 new employees.
79. You do not need to buy/need not buy the book – I’ll lend you mine.
80. They are responsible for carrying the luggage to the cabins.
81-100: 20 points
There are two main things in the letter:
1. explaining what has happened
2. telling the librarian what the reader wants to do about it
Structural parts: 4 p, use of language: 6 p, content: 8 p, length: 2 p