SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SÓC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thức KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN Năm học 2017-2018 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Không chuyên) (Thời gian làm 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thi có 02 trang I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest (0.4 pt – 0.2 pt/each) A extensive B excellent C expect D experience A meal B teach C leave D dead II Choose the word with different stress pattern in each group (0.4 pt – 0.2 pt/each) A dangerous B generous C effective D natural A economic B compulsory C intelligent D impossible III Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (3.2 pt – 0.2 pt/each) Passover in Israel and by all Jewish people A is celebrated B holds C is celebrating D celebrates _ farming is a hard work, Mr Tam enjoys country life A Because B However C Since D Although Don’t him to agree to your proposal It’s no use A make B persuade C D let Everyone must take part in _ deforestation A protecting B permitting C preventing D persuading How many letters the secretary ? A was / typing B does / type C is / typing D has / typed Toan us to mountains if he had a car A would drive B will drive C drives D drove “I’m sorry I’ve broken your ruler.” - “ _.” A Not at all B Don’t worry about it C It’s the same D Don’t mention it This is Mrs Hoa, _ son is a famous doctor A who B whom C whose D that Phuong Ngoc was very nervous as the plane A took off B went off C turn off D saw off 10 Most of the drivers are frightened driving in snow A at B in C on D of 11 My sister dogs but she doesn’t like them any more A loved B used to love C loves D often loves 12 We didn’t like the club the poor quality of its service A because B however C because of D so 13 The printer _ has been repaired looks ok A which B who C where D whose 14 “Let’s go to the pop concert!” - “ .” A Yes, please B You’re going C We go D All right 15 The wine you are drinking is made _ fruit and sugar A by B of C from D in 16 What would you if you _ a UFO? A saw B have seen C had seen D would see IV Put the words in parentheses into their correct tense or form (1.0 pt – 0.2 pt/each) I spend my in the country (CHILD) The engineer is doing his research with great _ (PLEASE) Her daughter has a good _ (APPEAR) A large number of fishermen in the storm last September (KILL) The accident happened because of the driver’s _ (CARE) V Choose the incorrect parts in the following sentences A, B, C or D (1.0 pt – 0.2 pt/each) When (A) the phone rang, we had (B) our dinner with (C) the Smiths (D) People who (A) exercise regularly (B) have greater physical endurance than (C) those who doesn’t (D) The teacher told (A) us that there (B) will be (C) examination the following week (D) What is the different (A) between (B) floods and (C) flash floods (D)? According to (A) the sign on (B) the restaurant door, all (C) dinners are requiring (D) to wear shirts and shoes VI Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.0 pt – 0.2 pt/each) Enough occurs purpose cause warned advised which Air pollution is a (1) of ill health in human beings In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke (2) factories increasing produce Although there isn’t (3) information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have (4) _ that air pollution causes lung diseases Poisonous gases from the exhausts of cars have quickly increased air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often (5) _ in busy streets surrounded by high buildings VII Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first one (2.0 pts – 0.4 pt/each) Huu Phuoc is my best friend He works in a foreign company * Huu Phuoc The car was too expensive for him to buy * The car was so _ She is not on board now, so she can’t experience these marvelous things * If she _ “Turn off the lights when you go out.” I said to Linda * I told _ The new toy is exciting to the baby * The baby is VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (1.0 pt – 0.2 pt/each) The word “telephone” means hearing the (1) produced at a distance, just as we see distant objects through a “telescope” or we see things happening miles away through “television” The telephone was (2) _ more than one hundred years ago by Alexander Graham Bell It is now very extensively used everywhere In Vietnam, most of the people have their own telephone in their homes It makes us possible to talk to our friends far away In actually working it appears to be (3) _ It has a transmitter into which you speak and a receiver at which you hear, and these two are now (4) _ in the same small instrument, one at each end The two persons who want to speak have each an instrument There is a (5) wire and electric battery by the side of each, or there is a common connecting station It is the electric current that enables the sound vibrations to be produced at the other end, and the person at the end hears the talk of his friend A music B sounds C songs D films A made B done C invented D discovered A simple B simply C simplify D simplicity A fixed B fitted C mixed D combined A connective B connection C connecting D connected Hết -Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh Chữ kí giám thị 1: Chữ kí giám thị 2: SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 TỈNH SĨC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang) Mơn: TIẾNG ANH (CHUN) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Thời gian làm 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest (0.4pt - 0.1pt / each) A deposit B violent C benefit D blanket A contests B problems C engines D calculations A grocery B control C pagoda D government A statue B situation C safety D question II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (1.2pts - 0.1pt / each) You are late again, please try to be in the future A reliable B accurate C punctual D efficient That is the old lady talented husband won the Noble Prize A who B whom C that D whose “Who is Mr Fraser?” - “I have no idea I’ve never heard _ him.” A of B from C after D about Do you know who _ ? A did he talk to B he talked to C talked to he D he talked _ bad weather, we tried to get to school on time A Despite B Because of C Though D However 10 She doesn’t allow anyone _ in her room A smoke B to smoke C smoked D smoking 11 “How you like your steak done?” - “ _” A I don’t like it very much B I like it C Not very well D Well done, please 12 I’d rather you _ anything about it for the time being A don’t B not to C didn’t D shouldn’t 13 If you _ mentioned it, nobody would ever have known A shouldn’t B hadn’t C didn’t D wouldn’t have 14 I to people borrowing my books, they always forget to return them A disagree B avoid C dislike D object 15 It rains so _ that we can’t go out now A very hard B hard enough C hard 16 You didn’t watch the football match on TV last night, _? A did you B don’t you C you D hardly D didn’t you III Put the verbs in parentheses into their correct tense or form (1.2pts - 0.2pt / each) 17 The waste from this factory is really _ (POISON) 18 One of the solutions _ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city center (SUGGEST) 19 Where did the orphans at Dickens’ time live, dad? - Of course, in an (ORPHAN) 20 After three years living in London, Long is used to _ on the left (DRIVE) 21 I wish you _ here with me now (BE) 22 After they _ their work, they went home (FINISH) IV Choose the incorrect parts in the following sentences A, B, C or D and correct them (1.2pts-0.2pt/each) 23 We have to (A) save energy (B) because save (C) energy is very necessary (D) 24 The town we visited was (A) a four-days (B) journey from our hotel, so we took (C) the train instead of the (D) bus 25 We had better to review (A) this lesson carefully (B) because we will have (C) some questions on (D) it 26 The (A) house which (B) I used to (C) live is in the (D) North of Vietnam 27 They asked me what did happen (A) the night before (B), but I was unable to (C) tell them (D) 28 There were (A) so much (B) people trying (C) to recognize each other (D) at the anniversary V 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) (1.0pt - 0.2pt / each) Example: (0) role Computers play a (0) _ in our everyday lives Consider the uses (29) _ computers in both shops and offices Big shops, especially chain stores with branches (30) _ over the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information They have to make (31) _ there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to re-order before stocks (32) _ out, to decide which things are being sold well and so on All these processes (33) _ performed quickly and efficiently by computers VI Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.0pt - 0.2pt / each) Employment discharge problem gradually take exhaust pollution Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution (34) _ is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, (35) _ from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people Factories (36) _ much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end or greatly reduce (37) immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them Most of people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (38) _ reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause VII Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first one (1.5pts - 0.3 / each) 39 Tuan and Phuoc are too young to ride motorcycles * Tuan and Phuoc are not 40 Because the boy behaves well, everybody loves him * Because of 41 Why don’t you ask her yourself? * I suggest that 42 “In my opinion, you shouldn’t stay up so late,” Lan said to Nam * Lan advised 43 The first May Day meeting was held in America * America is VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (1.0pt - 0.2pt / each) During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school This is a normal development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand It is a part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest or not because people are trying to check up on them Parents should their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plan but should not push them to talk if they don’t want to Parents should also watch for the dangerous signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary 44 This passage is taken from a _ A handbook for parents B school timetable C teenage magazine D book for children 45 Why adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to? A Because most teenagers are quiet B Because teenagers don’t want to talk to other people C Because teenagers think adults are not honest D Because most teenagers hate adults 46 When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual? A When people talk to them, they are really interested and not just checking on them B When adults give them a lot of money to spend C When adults talk to them about something different from their work at school D When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs 47 Some teenagers experiment with drinking or smoking because A cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere B cigarettes and alcohol are cheap C women prefer smoking and drinking D they regard them as a mark of adulthood 48 The word behavior in the passage most nearly means A feeling B manners C activities D reaction IX Writing (1.5pts) Write a paragraph of about 100 words about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city - Hết Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………… Số báo danh: …………… SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SĨC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thức KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11 CẤP TỈNH Năm 2017 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thi có 06 trang Điểm (bằng số) Điểm (bằng chữ) Mã phách Giám khảo 1: Giám khảo 2: - Thí sinh làm đề thi - Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước A Listening (3.6 points) Part You will hear people talking in eight different situations For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C) (1.6 points) You are watching TV and you hear this advertisement What is the speaker encouraging you to do? A to watch out for children crossing B to maintain your car’s tyres C not to drink and drive You overhear these two people discussing a football match The speakers _ A both support Manchester United B both support Liverpool C support different teams You are out shopping when you pass a man in the street selling something The item he is selling is _ A cheaper than elsewhere B not available elsewhere C cheaper because it is damaged You are at a wedding reception when a man starts to make a speech Who is the speaker? A the father of the bride B the best friend of the groom C the groom Listen to this person speaking about a recent holiday What is the speaker complaining about? A the country she visited B the whole holiday C the holiday company You are in an office when you hear a woman making this telephone call The speaker complains about A having paid too much B being given the wrong supplies C the lateness of the delivery You hear a friend telephoning a sandwich delivery company What is the speaker ordering? A sandwiches B sandwiches C sandwiches You are watching the evening news on TV when you hear this item about Dino the dog Dino _ A went to find his owners B got lost C travelled to his original home Part 2: You are going to hear somebody giving an introductory talk about a course of lessons at a summer school For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase (2.0 points)  Name of the college ( 9)  Students at the talk are studying (10) _  Time of seminars (11) _  Rooms for seminars (12) and _  Length of course (13) _ th  Saturday July, visit to (14) _  Students should see the Parthenon Marbles and (15) _  Canteen opening times [Mon-Thurs] (16) 12 to and to  Sports facilities free except for (17) _  Accommodation office is room 16 in (18) _ B Lexico – Grammar (7.4 points) Part Circle the best option to complete each sentence (1.6 points) The bracelet was _ with his name and date of birth A based B drawn C engraved D undertaken Phone George to remind him of the meeting He has been so _ A nervous B impatient C severe D absent-minded Each prepackaged food item should have a label that tells you what is inside the food you are eating and lists its parts A nutrition B designer C ingredient D flavour In several developed countries, birthrates are declining slightly on average but _ greatly among them A rise B control C vary D influence Coin collectors can _ in coins of one country or in various kinds of coins such as cents or dollars A join B specialize C classify D gather Education should be to the child’s needs A exciting B remote C interesting D relevant Conservationists are worried that many potentially valuable _ of plants and animals are threatened with extinction A examples B variations C species D brands I can’t quite _ out what the sign says A make B read C get D carry Part Circle the correct verb tense (1.0 point) A: I couldn’t sleep as you made so much noise B: Really? I didn’t know you were asleep Otherwise, I _ any noise A wouldn’t make B won’t make C didn’t make D wouldn’t have made Now I _ for what I said about you It wasn’t true and I shouldn’t have said it A apologized B was apologized C apologize D had apologized Not until he got home that he had taken someone else’s bike A has he realized B did he realize C he realized D he realizes Father: I’ll repair your bike tomorrow, OK? Son: I’d rather you it today A did B C had done D would I _ scuba diving lessons since last year, but I still haven’t got accustomed to breathing with all that equipment A took B have been taking C am taking D have taken Part Circle the underlined word or phrase ( A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (2.0 points) Antique collecting became (A) a significant pastime in the 1800's when old object (B) began to be appreciated (C) for their beauty as well as their historical (D) importance The teacher repeated the assignment again (A) for the students since (B) they had difficulty understanding (C) what to after he had explained (D) it the first time The largest (A) pyramid by volumn is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which (B) is considered (C) the largest monument ever constructing (D) anywhere in the world It was suggested that Pedro studied (A) the material more (B) thoroughly before attempting (C) to pass (D) the exam Many (A) environmentalists fear (B) that the earth will run out essential (C) natural resources before (D) the end of the twenty-fifth century Visitors were (A) not permitted entering (B) the park after dark because of (C) the lack of (D) security and lighting AU nations may have to make (A) fundamental changes in (B) their economic, political, and the technological institutions (C) if they are to preserve (D) the environment Breaking (A) her leg the last time she went (B), Brenda decided not to go (C) on the school skiing trip (D) this year Found (A) in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks (B) among (C) the world’s oldest universities (D) 10 The woman I sat (A) next to said (B) that she would never (C) forget to walk (D) in the rain for the first time Part Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in brackets (2.0 points) I think your son will be a successful novelist in the future because of his mind (IMAGINE) Laura told me that she is going to study abroad this summer (CONFIDE) Come to Canada and enjoy the great , its country has spectacular landscapes (OUTDOOR) Sally said that she is always treated with the greatest by the working staff (COURTEOUS) The report warned that unless illiteracy is eradicated, the will slow down the national economy and defence (EDUCATE) Smoking by mothers may increase the chances of brain damage in their babies (EXPECT) Cotton has high (ABSORB) The animals were kept in cramped and conditions (HYGIENE) Please _ our letter of the 14th We have not had a reply (KNOW) 10 People were so happy that they greeted the team members like heroes (CONQUEST) Part Put in the correct prepositions (0.8 point) The date of the demonstration must be notified _ the police Burning coal to make electricity releases a large amount of carbon dioxide the atmosphere There are always a lot of exceptions grammar rules She looks people who haven’t been to college C Reading (4 points) Part Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word (2.0 points) The Paralympics is the largest sporting event for disabled athletes in the world Athletes from six disability groups take (1) _ during eleven days of competition However, both the organizers and athletes stress that the sporting performance is what’s important, (2) _ than the participants’ disabilities The Paralympics have come a long way since 1948, when a sports competition was first arranged in England for World War II veterans with spinal (3) _ Competitors from Holland joined a few years later and in Rome in 1960 the more official, Olympic-style Paralympics was first (4) _ The Paralympics include both Summer and Winter Games and now (5) _ place alongside Olympics at the same venue in the same year Events such as wheelchair rugby are very (6) with spectators and require great skill (7) _ favourite is three-track skiing Here disabled competitors ski on one leg while supporting themselves on two crutches (8) _ also have small skis attached to them In recent years, the Paralympics have grown dramatically, both in popularity and in the (9) of athletes taking part This growth will continue in the future (10) more and more countries send representatives to the Games Part Read the passage below and then circle the correct answer A, B, C or D (1.0 point) The sea has been rising relative to the land for at least 100 years, geologists say During that same period, the Atlantic Coast has eroded an average of two to three feet per year, the Gulf Coast even faster Many engineers maintain that seawalls and replenished beaches are necessary to protect the nation’s shoreline Too many people live or vacation in Miami Beach, Atlantic City, or Martha’s Vineyard to allow their roads and buildings to simply fall into the sea The problem with seawalls is that they simply don’t work One study has shown that, in fact, seawalls make beaches erode faster Faced with the loss of their beaches, other communities have tried a simple but expensive solution: replace the lost sand These replenishment programs, however, are costly and of dubious value Another study has shown that only ten percent of replenished beaches lasted more than years The best title of this passage might be _ A Replenished Beaches B Beach Erosion – A Big Problem C Gulf Coast D Seawalls The Atlantic Coast has eroded an average of two to three feet per year for at least A period B 10 years C 100 years D years The word "dubious" could best be replaced by which of the following? A uncertain B doubtless C reliable D huge According to one study in the passage, what is the problem with seawalls? A They prevent beaches from eroding B They not last long C They are costly D They make beaches erode faster Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A The Gulf Coast has eroded more than three feet per year B Many roads and buildings in Miami Beach are fallen into the sea C Replenishing lost beaches is not expensive D About ninety percent of replenished beaches lasted less than years Part Read the following passage and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap Circle the option you choose (1.0 point) There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely surprised when we are _ (1) _ about another one However, some people might find it difficult to believe that small creatures like hedgehogs would be the cause One resident of an island which _ (2) _ off the west coast of Scotland described how this extraordinary situation has come about It appears that hedgehogs are not _ (3) _ to the islands They were introduced by a gardener who thought they would be an effective way of controlling the slug population There are now so many hedgehogs on the island that they are putting many rare birds at _ (4) _ because they eat birds’ eggs One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the mainland The plan might have succeeded if residents on the mainland hadn’t pointed out that the hedgehogs would become just as much of a threat on the mainland as on the island But unless action is _ (5) _ soon, the continuing increase in the hedgehog population will result in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds A mentioned B told C explained D said A extends B stretches C covers D lies A native B related C original D wild A trouble B danger C risk D difficulties A taken B done C made D held D Writing (5.0 points) Part Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.0 point) My parents had the chance to go abroad, but they turned it down – My parents could _ The author wrote that interesting novel during his holiday in England – It was while _ Mr David was reported to have been helping the police with their investigation – The police _ She refused to go to bed until she had seen her favourite soap opera – She insisted Farmers spray pesticides and fertilizers on their crops Some pesticides and fertilizers are found dangerous – Some of Part Complete the second sentence in each pair Use between THREE AND EIGHT WORDS including the word in capitals Do not change this word (1.0 point) The war has caused emigration to increase (RESULTED) – The war _ emigration I don’t like it when people I don’t know very well ask me personal questions (BEING) – I _ people I don’t know very well “ Honestly, I will wash up for you this evening, “ Max told his mother (DO) – Max evening But for his help, I wouldn’t be in my current job (GOT) – If it hadn’t my current job We managed to finish the project in the shortest period of time (ABLE) – We _ in the shortest period of time Part “It is said that insulting someone on Facebook or Twitter by posting offensive comments or videos online is illegal” Do you agree or disagree? Write a passage of about 180-200 words to state your point of view (3.0 points) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… — The End — SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SĨC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thức KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN Năm học 2017-2018 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên) (Thời gian làm 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thi có 04 trang I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest (0.4 pt – 0.1 pt/each) A celebrate B ancient C evidence D practice A liked B talked C asked D naked A adventure B addition C advertise D advantage A massage B voyage C carriage D usage II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (1.2 pts – 0.1 pt/each) I’m not _ in high building A used to live B used to living C use to live D use to living Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money _ in red envelopes A which wrapped B wrapping C that wrapping D wrapped Each of the guests _ a bunch of flowers A are given B were given C is given D have been given Kate congratulated me _ getting good marks in the entrance exam A for B on C of D in _ it was a nice day, we decided to go on a picnic A Since B Even though C In case D Where as We admire her _ to her students A sympathy B thoughtfully C generosity D assumption Just keep an eye on the baby while I cook dinner, _? A won’t you B don’t you C you D will you To get a passport, you must send in your birth _ and two photos A licence B certificate C card D paper Tony didn’t remember what I _ him the day before A had told B would tell C have told D told 10 You can stay here _ you don’t make a loud noise A as much as B as far as C as long as D as soon as 11 My younger sister found it hard to _ the loss of her little dog She cried a lot A get along B put off C turn over D get over 12 I think you need to have _ A repair your fridge B your fridge repaired C fridge repair D your fridge repair III Fill in the gap with the correct form of the word in capital letters (1.2 pts – 0.2 pt/each) Apart from television, the cinema is the most popular form of (0) entertainment for most people because it is still relatively (1) Hollywood is, of course, the capital of the international cinema industry Hollywood movies make up (2) 75% of all the films we watch at our local cinemas Although we may find it difficult to remember the names of Italian and French film stars, Hollywood stars, such as Sylvester Stallone and Meryl Streep are (3) names all around the world Moreover, only Hollywood seems to make certain kind of films (4) Musicals are one example but we can also include westerns although for a time “spaghetti westerns” were quite (5) with cinema goers But cowboys and Indians are really a Hollywood specialty and they are still going strong after all these years Such films, however, have not remained (6) by time and changes in attitudes The cowboys are no longer always the goodies as they were in the 1940s ENTERTAIN EXPENSE ROUGH HOUSE SUCCESS FASHION TOUCH IV Choose the incorrect parts in the following sentences A, B, C or D and correct them (1.2 pts – 0.2 pt/each) The director felt badly (A) about not giving (B) Mary the position that she had looked for (C) from (D) his company Air pollution, together with (A) littering, are (B) causing many (C) problems in our large (D), industrial cities today The stamp collector (A) said he was collecting (B) stamps because he would attend (C) a stamp contest next year (D) It’s (A) no use (B) to regret (C) what has been done (D) Would you mind if I take (A) some photos (B) on the way (C) to the city center (D)? Both Peter and his brother are working (A) for (B) a factory where (C) makes electric (D) bikes V 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) (1 pt – 0.2 pt/each) Example: (0) control Natural disasters are often frightening and difficult for us to understand because we have no (0) _ over when and where they (1) _ What we can control is how prepared we are Places that are more likely to have natural disasters, such as the earthquake-prone Pacific Ring of Fire, or coastal (2) _ vulnerable to hurricanes, require accurate methods of predicting disasters and warning the public quickly Once people have been (3) evacuation routes must be provided so that they can all leave quickly and safely, even if they travel on foot People need to be educated on the risks in their area, and what to when a disaster strikes After a disaster, even if no one has died, there is a lot of (4) _ to people homes, farms and workplaces that must be repaired This takes a lot of time and money to fix, and a country damaged by a disaster usually needs a large amount of international (5) _ to get better VI Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first one (1.5 pt – 0.3 pt/each) The furniture was too old to keep * It was 2 Success depends on hard work * The harder Please don’t ask me that question * I’d rather All his suits were made in Paris * He _ “What will you in this place tomorrow?” They asked him * They asked VII Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1 pt – 0.1 pt/each) Promotion redundant contract interview training pension retired reference applicants career 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 some (5) _ which helps you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6) _, you will then have to work hard to try to 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! VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (1 pt – 0.2 pt/each) Up to about 1915, movies were short and programs were made up of several things Then, D.W Griffith and others began making longer films which provided the same powerful emotional appeal as did melodrama and presented spectacles far beyond what the theater could offer Consequently, after World War I increasing numbers of spectators deserted the theater for the movies This trend was accelerated in the late 1920’s as a result of two new elements In 1927 sound was added to the previously silent film, and thus one of the theater’s principal claims to superiority vanished In 1929 a serious economic depression began Since audiences could go to the movies for a fraction of what it cost to see a play, theater-going became a luxury which few could afford, especially as the depression deepened By the end of World War II, the American theater had been reduced to about thirty theaters in New York City and a small number of touring companies originating there One thing that movies could better than the theater was A providing longer program B providing greater spectacles C providing emotional appeal D providing more melodrama Up to the 1920’s one objection to films was that A they were silent B they were too expensive C they were too short D they did not tell a complete story 3 One thing that made people choose the movies over the theater was _ A World War I B the fact that films were less expensive C the fact that films were silent D the fact that films were shorter By the end of World War II, A theater had become entertainment for the mass B the theater was no longer considered a luxury C professional theatrical performances were confined mainly to New York City D there were no theatrical performances outside of New York City When the author of the paragraph says, “This trend was accelerated in the late 1920’s” he means that A many more people went to the theater than to the movies B the shift away from the theater to the movies was speeded up C the popularity of the theater was gradually increasing D the shift away from the movies to the theater was slowed down IX Writing (1.5 pts) Oceans, rivers, lakes and waterways are seriously polluted What can be done to protect the water resource? Write a passage of about 150 words to support your ideas Hết Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh Chữ kí giám thị 1: Chữ kí giám thị 2: SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SÓC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thức Mơn: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên) (Thời gian làm 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Đề thi có 05 trang I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that the rest in each the following questions (0.4pt – 0.1pt / each) A terrific A earthquake A earthquakes A warned B considerate B another B hamburgers B loved C terrible C birthday C preparations C caused D satisfied D thunderstorm D clothes D missed II Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences (1.2pts – 0.1pt / each) Try in English as much as you can Otherwise you can’t practice your writing A to write B writing C write D written , also known as tsunamis, occur when there is an earthquake under the sea A Tidal waves B Storms C Hurricanes D Volcanoes Professor Ngo Bao Chau, was awarded the 2010 Fields Medal, is an outstanding Vietnamese mathematician A that B who C which D whom Ebola virus disease a higher risk of death if scientists are not able to detect a cure or vaccine for it A would have B will have C had had D have My mother told me that she would take me to the zoo A next Sunday B the following Sunday C the previous Sunday D this Sunday 10 Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as junk mail and personal information leaking, ? A hasn’t it B haven’t they C don’t they D doesn’t it 11 It’s too dark in here Can I the lights? A turn down B turn off C turn on D turn up 12 I believe that UFOs exist because many articles and reports in newspaper talk a lot about UFO A appeared B appear C appearing D appearance 13 Plastic bags can cause pollution they are hard to dissolve A despite B because of C although D because 14 Our teacher suggests eco-friendly products such as paper bags to minimize pollution A should use B to use C using D use Trang 15 If we keep on polluting , more people will suffer from respiratory diseases A air B the air C an air D some air 16 Global warming is a major problem, but it if we take action now A can be solved B can solve C is solved D solve III Put the verbs in parentheses into their correct tense or form (1.0pt – 0.2pt / each) 17 I wish I without having to look at the keyboard some day (type) 18 It is already 9:30 PM and I here for over an hour If John does not get here in the next five minutes, I am going to leave (wait) 19 After I graduate, I medical school and become a doctor I have wanted to be a doctor all my life (attend) 20 It is reported that more than 19,000 people in Nepal in the earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale happening on 25 April 2015 (injure) 21 He asked me what book I ; I showed him the book and said, “War and Peace.” (read) IV There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentences Find out the mistakes and correct them (1.2pt – 0.2pt / each) - Example: My pet dog really enjoys to eat yogurt Correct answer: to eat → eating 22 An enormous amount of plastic who is a hazardous pollutant of the soil is used in daily life 23 Despite of being in such a hurry, the teacher stopped to answer his student’s questions 24 I find the Internet very usefully because there are many English learning websites on it 25 Using electricity to catch fish is very dangerous People may die from shock electric 26 Since the computer invented, it has made considerable changes to our daily life 27 Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is one of the most important celebration for Vietnamese people V Read the situation and complete the dialogue between Tuan and Lan (0.6pt – 0.2pt/each) Tuan won the first prize in the city’s mathematics contest His classmate, Lan, came to share the joy of the victory - Tuan: Welcome! Lan: Hi, Tuan I was informed about your victory Tuan: Yes, I was lucky enough (28) prize Lan: You are great Let me (29) _excellent result Tuan: Thanks That’s (30) _to say so Lan: Let’s celebrate VI Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first one (1.5pts – 0.3/each) 31 “Do you want to join the English-speaking club, Hoa?” said Phong → Phong asked Hoa _ Trang 32 I arrived at school on time although the traffic was congested → Despite _ 33 We were served by an attractive waitress → The waitress _ 34 There is too much pollution in the area where we live → I wish the area where we live _ 35 The children can’t swim in the sea because it is rough → If the sea _ VII Fill in all the gaps with the correct words from the box There are FOUR extra words that you not need to use (0.5pt – 0.1/each) because and from written publishing in Others Many or Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (36) are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, others learn (37) evening classes A few learn English by themselves (38) just by hearing the language on television or among their friends Most people must work harder to learn English Why all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young people learn English at school (39) it is one of their subjects Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books at college are (40) in English VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each of the following questions (1.0pt – 0.2/each) Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can be used almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so we not need any new space Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and which take up large space Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime 41 The passage is mainly about A solar energy B the disadvantages of solar cells C the advantages of solar cells D renewable sources of energy 42 What does the word “which” in line refer to? A turbines B water power C wind D advantages 43 The word “possess” in line is closest in meaning to A obtain B take C give D have 44 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells? A They are non-polluting B They are inexpensive C They have a long lifetime D They are quiet Trang 45 According to the passage , which of the following sentences is TRUE ? A Solar energy is limited B Generating solar energy requires only solar cells and the sun C We need to find some extra space to install the solar cells D Solar cells can last long because they have moving parts IX Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) (0.4pt – 0.1/each) A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquakes Investigators found such occurrences about ten kilometers from where a fairly recent earthquake took place Some birds made strange sounds and flew about wildly, dogs barked and ran around uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can sense these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese scientists were able to predict a terrifying earthquake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level 46 47 48 49 STATEMENTS People can depend on strange animal behavior to predict coming earthquakes Millions of people in China died from the earthquake in 1976 The disaster happens because animals can sense the environmental changes as early as several days before it We can learn from the passage that making accurate predictions about future earthquakes can save lots of people from being killed T F X Complete the second sentence so that it has a 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 (1.2pts – 0.3/each) - Example: Could you repeat that please? MIND → Would please? - Answer: Would you mind repeating that please? 50 The scientist suggested we should use public transportation instead of private vehicles WHY → “ _public transportation instead of private vehicles?”, said the scientist 51 Do you have any plans for next Saturday evening? DOING → What _ Saturday evening? Trang 52 I’m really annoyed that people use cell phones on the bus WISH → I cell phones on the bus 53 I gave up eating ice cream six months ago HAVEN’T → I ice cream for six months XI Use your own words to complete this letter of complaint You can use only a maximum of FOUR words for each space (1.0pt – 0.1/ each) Dear Sir, (54) to express my dissatisfaction with the English course I am currently attending at your language school Everything seems to be worse than what you say in the advertisement (55) , the teacher is always unpunctual Today (56) one hour late and did not even apologise In addition, he is very impatient with his students and makes fun of them when someone makes a mistake (57) , you state in your brochure that there would be no more than 15 students in one class However, (58) 25 students (59) This makes us very disappointed Next, the rooms are too hot (60) air-conditioned, which is not the same as what you say when you advertise (61) , the advertisement says that we can have free books and cassette tapes, (62) in fact we had to pay 120.000 VND for them To resolve the problem, I require you to give me a refund Enclosed is a copy of the receipt (63) hearing from you and to getting a quick resolution of this problem Please contact me by phone at 079.3362287 or by email tuanminh@gmail.com.vn Yours faithfully, Tuan Minh THE END Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Chữ ký Giám thị 1: Chữ ký Giám thị 2: Trang SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SÓC TRĂNG ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thức Mơn: Tiếng Anh (chuyên) (Thời gian làm 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Đề thi có 03 trang I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that the rest in each of the following questions (0.8pt) A damaged A creatures A ground A earthquake B lived B circles B marvellous B together C closed C ropes C mountain C weather D walked D scenes D cloud D southern II Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences (2.6pts) He very successful in his business since he came here three years ago A was B has been C is D had been If we go on wasting water, there a shortage of fresh water in a few decades A will be B would be C is D was Most children enjoy advertisements on TV A to watch B watch C watching D watched We have to something to protect our environment, ? A didn’t we B don’t we C have we D haven’t we The interviewer if I could use a computer A told B asked C required D said 10 We haven’t heard any news of Mr Tuan last Christmas A since B at C in D from 11 For centuries, the Vietnamese ao dai mentioned in poems, novels and songs A has been B are C have been D is 12 She is under 16 and she is not allowed to ride a motorbike A however B although C therefore D since 13 He is an experienced doctor just graduated from the medical school last year A which B that’s C who D whose 14 Our teacher suggests a meeting to discuss the solution to keep our environment clean A to hold B hold C holding D held 15 My uncle wishes he the top of the highest mountain someday A can reach B reaches C reached D could reach 16 I a film on HBO channel when I heard a strange noise A have watched B watched C watch D was watching 17 Mai: “I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy.” Lan: “ ” A No, let’s not B I hope so C I don’t know D That’s a good idea III Fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in brakects (0.8pt) 18 There should be warning systems to help people avoid _disasters (nature) 19 Would you mind _me a hand ? (give) 20 One of the most important for Vietnamese people is Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday (celebrate) 21 The Internet is a source of information You can get _ in different fields from it (know) IV Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (0.8pt) 22 If people drive their cars careful, they won’t hurt themselves and others A B C D 23 Bill Gates, that is known as the king of computer programmes, is famous for his A B C D charitable work 24 Travelling by public transport will reduce the amount of exhaust fume from cars or A B C D mortobikes 25 My cousin asked me what did I collected waste paper for A B C D V Read the passage carefully and the tasks as followed (1.6pts) The Internet is among the most wonderful inventions of modern life It has become part of our everyday life Nobody can deny the fact that the Internet is very useful Nowadays many people think it is impossible without the Internet They use it for many purposes It is not only a source of information, entertainment, but also a means of communication, education, doing business… Exploring the net is interesting However, there are some disadvantages of the Internet Your computer may be infected with viruses that cause faults, destroy data, corrupt the hard disk…Electronic junk mail sometimes annoys you Your data may be penetrated Moreover, bad programs have bad effects on children… The Internet is available mainly in the city Those who live in the country cannot get access to it easily We hope that in the near future the Internet will be at everybody’s service * Task 1: Answer the questions (1.0pt) 26 In what way does the Internet benefit us? 27 According to the writer, is electronic junk mail acceptable or unacceptable? * Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or no information (N) (0.6pt) 28 When you use the Internet, the data stored in your computer may be lost 29 The Internet is the best means of communication 30 People in the country can never use the Internet VI Fill in all the gaps with the correct words from the box There are FOUR extra words that you not need to use (1.0pt) necessary easy warm no important something difficult warmth not Friendship is (32) to us Everyone needs friendship In all our lives, we cannot live without friendship just as we cannot survive without air and water Friendship gives us a feeling of (33) and encourages us to go ahead all the time But real friendship is not (34) to find True friendship must be sincere and unconditional It is based on mutual understanding, (35) on mutual benefit Some people try to get (36) from their friends, and their friends also try to make use of them If such relationship is called friendship, we need no friends at all VII Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the words given (1.8pts) 36 No one has grown maize on this farm → Maize _ 37 “Let’s go on a sightseeing tour of the city,” said Thanh → Thanh suggested that 38 Phong doesn’t have a computer at home → Phong wishes _ 39 My niece started collecting stamps at the age of ten → My niece has _ 40 Ba gets bad marks because he doesn’t study hard → If Ba 41 The weather was bad However, the trip was enjoyable → Despite VIII Write complete sentences, using the words and phrases given (0.6pt) 42 If / I / be / you / I / take part / these cultural activities → 43 The animal / have / one or two horns / its nose / is rhinoceros → THE END Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Chữ ký Giám thị 1: Chữ ký Giám thị 2: ... 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