Đề thi tuyển sinh Anh Văn lớp 10 TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 1 MC LC thi tuy n sinh 1 Anh V n l p 10 1 1 M C L C 2 I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) 3 THI H C SINH GI I - N M H C 2008 - 2009 26 D. READING 31 ___ The end ___ 48 Part IV. (10 điểm) Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một đại từ quan hệ hoặc trạng từ quan hệ phù hợp. 66 I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 68 II. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word 70 ========== The end ========== 91 A. to cut. B. cutting C. being cut D. to be cutting 99 II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points) 105 Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 2 Phần thứ nhất: Tuyển tập các đề thi HSG - thi chuyên anh Đề số 1 K THI TUYN SINH LP 10 CHUYấN QUC HC MễN: TING ANH - NM HC 2007-2008 Thi gian lm bi : 150 phỳt 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 2. Lets go to the beach this weekend, ? A shall we B. do we C. dont we D. will we 3. I wish he that. A. doesnt say B. didnt say C. hasnt said D. hadnt said 4. My father has gone away. Hell be back a week. A. for B. at C. until D. in 5. Dont 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 didnt to the station in time to catch the train. A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach 8. I dont 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 wont pass the examination. A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless 11. He ordered them it again. A. dont do B. not do C. not to do D. didnt 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. A. many B. some C. few D. a few Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 3 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? …………………… 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 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 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 TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 4 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 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 (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. TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 5 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? 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 . ………………………………………………………………………… … 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) The end TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 6 s 2: kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 thcs năm học 2009-2010 Môn thi: tiếng anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Question I: Give the correct tense / form of the verbs in the brackets. ( 2.0 p) Dear Mary, Thank you for your letter which I received last week. I was glad to hear from you. You said you (1. see) John recently, but you didn't say how he (2. be). Please let me know and give him my regard. I (3. be) in London for three months and I (4. enjoy) life here very much. I (5. work) hard since I (6. arrive) and everyone (7. be) kind to me. You said you (8. come) to see me this Christmas. I hope you (9. not change) your mind. Let me (10. know) what date you are thinking of arriving. With love, David Question II: Use the correct form of the word. ( 2,0 p) John watched a (1. document) on TV last night. It was all about the problems (2. threaten) our environment. He was shocked to find out how little he knew about (3. globe) warning or acid rain. He had heard the term before but he knew (4. practical) nothing about the damage they cause to our planet. He feels he should do something to be (5. help).He would like to join an (6. organize), but he doesn't know which one to join. He has seen so many (7. advertise) in newspapers that he can't make up his mind. However, he believes that it is (8. acceptable) not to be environmentally aware and he is (9. hope) that one day everyone will be part of a world movement to save the earth. He was sure that in this time of (10. technology) advances, we find some way to solve the world's problems. Question III: Choose the best answer from four choices ( A, B, C or D ) given to complete each sentence. ( 3.0 p) 1. happens, I shall stand by you. A. Whatever B. What C. Which D. That 2. Is Mary a friend of ? A. you B. your C. yours D. you're 3. Vietnamese people are always proud Vietnam's traditions and customs. A. in B. of C. on D. at 4. London is the city I have visited several times. A. in which B. where C. in that D. which 5. If the weather fine tomorrow, we on a picnic. A. is/go B. is/will go C. will be/go D. will be/will go 6. My father has gone to Japan last week. A. for B. since C. ị D. in Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 7 7. It's time for us for our examination. A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study 8. Although we are far away from each other, we still so often. A. keep in touch B. say hello C. keep on D. keep together 9. They wish they have to work hard to earn money. A. couldn't B. can't C. don't D. didn't 10. their being poor, they are very self-confident and generous. A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite 11. Our old house 20 years ago. A. build B. built C. was built D. had been built 12. Is she teacher in your school? A. good B. better C. the best D. best 13. Their made the party atmosphere warmer. A. friendly B. friendliness C. unfriendly D. unfriendliness 14. Nam: Would you like a glass of beer? Lan: . A. No, let's not B. No, I don't C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn't 15. Nam: Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term. Lan: . A. It is kind of you to say so C. I'd love to say so B. Really? Never say so D. You're welcome Question IV: There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Underline and correct them. (2.0 p) I live in the small village calls Henfield. There are about 700 men here. The village is quiet and the life is slowly and easy. We never had to queue in shops or banks. People never throw his rubbish on the roads, but the village is always clean. The air is also very clean because of there is not much traffic. The people here are much friendlier than those in a city. If someone has a problem, there is always people who can help. However, one thing I don't like about Henfield is that there's not much to do in the evening. We haven't got any cinemas or theaters. But I still prefer village life for life in a big city. Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with the most suitable word. (2.0 p) Tourism was not always as important as it is today. In the past, 1 wealthy people could travel on vacations to other countries. But more people travel today 2 in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. People now have more money for travel. Special airplane fares for tourists make travel 3 expensive and 4 attractive than ever before. One person does not travel for the 5 reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different 6 their own. They also like to meet new people and 7 new foods. Tourism causes many 8 in a country and in people's 9 . People build new hotels, restaurants and train men, women as tour 10 to show tourists interesting places. There are new night clubs and other attraction for visitors to entertain. International tourism is really a big business. TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 8 Question VI: Read the passage; Then choose the best answers (2.0) Smith did not explain the large 1 he had shown in Magnan but sat thinking 2 some minutes and then began to talk 3 something else. About ten that evening I met Smith and he asked me up to his room 4 coffee. 5 room looked nice with comfortable chairs. We talked a little and then he 6 me his story. " A long time 7 I was young artist and came to France where I was traveling from place to place making sketches. One day, I met two French artists 8 were also moving from place to place making sketches and I joined them. We were as happy 9 we were or as poor as we were happy, as you like it." "Claude and Carl-these are the names of those boys-were always in good spirits and laughed at poverty. We were very poor. We lived 10 the money which we got from time to time for our sketches " 1 A. interest B. to interest C. interested D. interesting 2 A. at B. of C. for D. up 3 A. in B. about C. for D. as 4 A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. drank 5 A. ị B. Â C. An D. The 6 A. told B. said C. spoke D. asked 7 A. next B. up C. ago D. before 8 A. why B. whom C. whose D. who 9 A. as B. more C. than D. less 10 A. about B. in C. against D. on Question VII: Read the passage; Then choose the best answers (2.0p) A NOBLE GIFT One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statute of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statute, which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, a statute which was 151 feet tall, had been erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statute had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their home in America. 1. The Statute of Liberty A. is the most famous monument in the world. B. was designed and constructed by the American sculptors. C. is located in the centre of New York. D. is among the most famous monuments in the world. 2. The Statute of Liberty A. was sent to America in 1884. B. was sent to America in 1885. C. was sent to America in 1886. D. was never sent to America. 3. The Statute of Liberty A. was sold to the USA by the French people. B. was given to the American people as a present by the French people. C. was presented to the USA in the 18 th century by the people of France. D. was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French sculptors Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 9 4. The Statute of Liberty was first erected A. in New York. B. on an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. C. in Paris D. in Eiffel Tower. 5. The Statute of Liberty was made of A. copper. B. copper with metal framework. C. concrete. D. concrete with metal framework. VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.5 p) 1. I didn't have enough money, so I didn't buy that laptop.  If . 2. "I must study hard for my next examination"  She said . 3. They won't allow you to go in the house.  You . 4. The man standing over there is my uncle.  The man who . 5. Nobody finished their exercises on time.  Their exercises . 6. The explorer was Christopher Columbus and he discovered America.  The explorer . 7. In spite of his good learning condition, he doesn't study well.  Although . 8. Let's go swimming tomorrow afternoon.  How . 9. Mary doesn't speak English so well as Jane.  Jane . 10. The switch was too high for him to reach.  He wasn't tall . Question IX: Write a short passage (150-200 words) about our environment. (2.5 p) You should write about the real situation, the pollution and the causes of pollution and what we should do to protect our environment. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments. TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 10 [...]... Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 14 .==========THE END========== s 4: Kì thi chọn HSG lớp 9 - Năm học 2009 - 2 010 Đề thi môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (20 points) 1 A ought B thought C brought D though 2 A thick B think C thus D thin... ways to learn grammar and vocabulary the ways to learn speaking, listening, reading and writing Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 22 You write about 150 words H v tờn thớ sinh: danh: S bỏo s 6: Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh năm học 2008 - 2009 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút I Choose the word in each group that has underlined part pronounced... 4 Do you think women are more careful drivers than men? (carefully) In your opinion, do women ? 5 Very few cities are as expensive as Tokyo (one) Tokyo is II Within 150 words, write a passage about the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet -THE END - s 10: luyn thi vo 10 Chuyờn Anh 2009 2 010 Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 32 Thi gian lm bi:... When/we/get/home/children/probably/watch/television Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 29 9 Reference book/must not/take/reading room 10 It/be/boring/movie/that/I/fall/asleep III Write an essay on the following topic (about 150 200 words): Some people say that there shouldn t be examinations because they make students feel stressed Do you agree or disagree with this idea? s 9: LUYN THI VO 10 CHUYấN ANH 2009 2 010 Thi gian... chimneys 6 Until this accident / I think / your chimneys / be safe and clean 7 I / suggest / your factory / fit / new filters to its chimneys / as the dirt and smoke / dangerous 8 I look / receive your reply Yours sincerely, Mrs Jane Hunter Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 19 s 5: Kè THI TUYN SINH VO LP 10 THPT CHUYấN NM HC: 2008 - 2009 MễN: TING ANH Thi gian lm bi:... _ VIII Within 150 200 words, write about the following topic: Holidays honor people or events If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer THE END s 11: LUYN THI VO 10 CHUYấN ANH 2009 2 010 Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng... New Century Cinema 8.Perhaps / can go / meal / drink / afterwards 9.Give / ring / later / week / arrange / more definite 10. I / look forward / hear / you soon Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 25 Yours, Peter The end s 7: THI HC SINH GII - NM HC 2008 - 2009 Thi gian lm bi : 120 phỳt I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: 1 A begin... locked D locking 10 Ill give you a ring _ we get back from our vacation A and B as soon as C as long as D since 11 Would you mind _ in this library? Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 20 A not to smoke B not smoke C not smoking D dont smoke 12 Those mushrooms are Dont eat them! A poisoned B poisoning C poisonous D poison 13 I the piano in my room at this time yesterday... but D also Question II: Read the following passage then answer the questions below (10 pts) In an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship, British built the Titanic The owners were so sure of this that they provided lifeboats for only 950 of its possible 3,500 passengers Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 12 Many passengers were on the ship the night it... make / me / happy 4 If / come / Vietnam, please / be sure / let me know 5 I / be / happy / show you / my country Please feel welcome here at any time Sincerely, Minh Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 27 s 8: đề HC SINH GII ( Thời gian làm bài 150 phút) Section I: Pronunciation Choose the word whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three 1 A says B . points) 105 Tuyển tập các đề thi học sinh giỏi - last saved by Ph.Dũng 2 Phần thứ nhất: Tuyển tập các đề thi HSG - thi chuyên anh Đề số 1 K THI TUYN SINH LP 10 CHUYấN QUC HC MễN: TING ANH - NM. Đề thi tuyển sinh Anh Văn lớp 10 TuyÓn tËp c¸c ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 1 MC LC thi tuy n sinh 1 Anh V n l p 10 1 1 M C L C 2 I. GRAMMAR. ®Ò thi häc sinh giái - last saved by Ph.Dòng 19 Đề số 5: KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC: 2008 - 2009 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề A.