Sở gd&T hòa bình đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 chuyên Anh chính thức THPT chuyên Hoàng văn thụ (2009-2010) Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi) Thi gian: 120 phút (không k thi gian giao ) im Giám kho 1 Giám kho 2 S phách Bng s Bng ch Question I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in each group (0,5 p). Chọn một từ có phần gạch chân đợc phát âm khác với các từ còn lại (0,5 điểm). 1. A. uniform B. unless C. unique D. united 2. A. realize. B. device C. surprise D. promise 3. A. allow B. follow C. snow D. below 4. A. call B. count C. centre D. cable 5. A. dream B. leather C. stream D. cream Your answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Question II. Choose one answer among A, B, C, or D that best completes the following sentences (2.0pts). Chn mt phng án đúng trong s A, B, C v D ho n th nh mỗi câu sau (2,0 im). 1. At last you are here. Wefor you for 30 minutes. A. have been waiting B. have waited C. waited D. had waited 2. Were you of the regulation against smoking in this area ? A. capable B. aware C. involved D. interested 3. The earthquake6.5 on the Ritcher scale. A. weighed B. measured C. counted D. achieved 4. I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early. A. However B. Therefore C. Due to D. Since 5. Tom was unaware of the danger. He was notof it. A. conscious B. knowledgeable C. sensitive D. sensible 6. What is on VTV3 at 8.15? A. channel B. programme C. television D. wave 7. She was .in the USA. A. education B. educationally C. educated D. educational 8. Its difficult to pay ones bills when prices keep. A. gaining B. growing C. rising D. raising 9. My application for a trading licence was. A. put down B. taken off C. turned down D. let down 10. This painting isnt an original- Its a copy. A. How do you know that? B. Why dont you think so? C. What did you think of this painting? D. I dont know what it means. 11. Do you know the man . we saved yesterday? A. which B. whom C. whose D. when. 12. She forgot to. the faucet when she left for work. A. turn off B. turn on C. go on D. look after. 1 13. I won’t go unless you ………. me the money back. A. to pay B. pays C. pay D. paid 14. We will go…………a picnic next week. A. at B. to C. in D. on 15. He answered the questions………………… A. exact B. exacting C . exacted D. exactly 16. I wonder why he……… love his family. A. doesn’t B. didn’t C. don’t D. hasn’t 17. I wish I ……… a sister. A. have B. had C. has D. am having 18. Your teacher writes poems or stories,…………she ? A. don’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. doesn’t 19. She ……… me whether I liked classical music or not. A. ask B. asks C. asked D. asking 20………… he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it. A. Though B. Since C. Despite D. As Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Question III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets (1.0pt). Cho dạng ®óng của từ trong ngoặc (1,0 điểm). 1. , we couldn’t find a solution to the problem. (FORTUNE) 2. Passover of the Jewish people is a festival which celebrates from slavery. (FREE) 3. Our ………… lasted 2 hours. (DISCUSS) 4. Sometimes it is difficult to make a good on a difficult problem. (DECIDE) 5. The town has experienced a rapid ………………… for ten years. (DEVELOP) 6. He was very angry because I with him on that matter. (AGREE) 7. My friend’s hobby is ……………… .stamps. (COLLECT) 8. Serve the two dishes……………… , one on a plate and another in a bowl. (SEPARATE) 9. It was such an day that we sang a lot together. (ENJOY) 10. Students should be ……… to be proud of school uniforms. (COURAGE) Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Question IV. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the suggested words given so that it has exactly the same meaning as the one printed before it (1.0 pt). ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau b¾t ®Çu b»ng tõ gîi ý cho s½n sao cho nghÜa cña c©u viÕt l¹i kh«ng ®æi so víi nghÜa cña c©u ®· cho (1,0 ®iÓm). 1. Can they control the city traffic more effectively?  Can the city traffic…………………………………………………………………… 2. Although he has a good job, he doesn’t feel very happy about it. 2 In spite of 3. " Why don't we go to the cinema tonight?" said Tam. Tam suggested 4. Miss Jones is the best teacher in this school. There is no 5. The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday. According to 6. You can go by air, he said to me. He advised me 7. I didn't have enough time to visit the town properly. The time I had was 8. Thank you for reminding me about his meeting, otherwise I would have missed it. If you 9. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion . Not until 10. He started working for this company two years ago. He has Question V. Choose the incorrect part in the following sentences among A, B, C or D and correct them (1.0 pt). Hãy chọn lỗi sai (A, B, C hoặc D) trong mỗi câu dới đây rồi sửa lại cho đúng (1,0 điểm). 1. I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, whos car wouldnt start. A B C D 2. I wasnt a bit surprised hearing that Karen had changed her job. A B C D 3. I didnt realize he was your brother only I saw the photograph. A B C D 4. Though my house is cheaper than Janes, it is bigger and the more attractive. A B C D 5. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didnt know what to do. A B C D 6. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert. A B C D 7. If he hadnt been late for work every morning, he wouldnt lost his job. A B C D 3 8. He spoke a few English, so we were able to communicate with him. A B C D 9. It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed. A B C D 10. They asked me a lot of questions, most of that I couldnt answer well. A B C D Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Question VI. Complete the passage by filling in each space with one suitable word (1.0 p). Điền từ thích hợp vào mỗi chỗ trống để hòan thành đoạn văn sau (1,0 điểm). The world oceans are (1) vast that they can cope with the present levels of population. However, little (2) known about the long-term effects of such low poisoning. The (3) serious problem of modern times is that man is destroying the earths natural resources and transforming huge areas (4) wasteland. (5) a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (6) to feed the worlds rapidly increasing population. A way of protecting all the wildlife (7) the earth must also be found as many species are in dangers of disappearing completely from the face of the earth. The dangers, however, are not confined solely to the land (8) the sea. The smoke in the atmosphere, for (9) in increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has (10) reduced in many cities. Mans whole environment is being changed in a serious way. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Question VII. Answer the question by filling in the blank with A, B, C or D (1,5 pts) Hãy chọn A, B, C hoặc D để trả lời câu hỏi (1,5 điểm). Getting good results in your studies from developing good study habits. The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting. The best chair for studying should be the one which you could 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 a good idea to lift your eyes away from your books occasionally. Looking at objects at a distance or at greenery 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 study. C.environment for studying. D.your attitude towards good study at home. 4 2. Which of the following does NOT improve your good study habits? 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 are reachable for you 4. Taking a short nap is necessary when A. you feel sleepy and can’t concentrate on studying B. your eyes become red after studying C. you cannot 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 efficiently B. how to build up good study habits C. how to get relaxed when studying D. how to avoid sleepiness when studying Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Question VIII. Use the suggestions to complete each sentence of the following letter (2.0 pts). Sö dông c¸c tõ gîi ý cho s½n ®Ó hoµn thµnh bøc th sau (2,0 ®iÓm). Dear Julia, 1. I/ sorry/ it take/ so long/ reply/ letter. 2. I/ just/ come back/ trip/ the North/ country. 3. You/ be pleased/ know/ I come/ London/ next weekend. 4. It seem/ long time/ since/ we last see/ other. 5. I/ like/ meet you/ and/ go out/ together. 6. I wonder/ you like/ go/ see/ film/ play. 7. There/ be/ new Harrison Ford film/ 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. 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