Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào 10 môn Tiếng anh – THPT Chuyên – Năm học 2016-2017

KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN

NĂM HỌC 2016-2017

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Thời gian làm bài 120 phút

PART A. PHONETICS, GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4.5 pts)

I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest (0.5 pts)

1.	A. worthy	B. brother	C. weather	D. healthy
2.	A. provision	B. conclusion	C. pension	D. precision
3.	A. escape	B. graze	C. transit	D. chase
4.	A. measured	B. weighed	C. started	D. played
5.	A. oranges	B. changes	C. dances	D. notes

II. Circle the correct option (A, B, C, or D) that is closest in meaning to the underlined word (0.5pt)

6. He often makes unusual behaviours. They think he is odd.

A. dangerous

B. friendly

C. strange                   

D. humorous

7. Oil is one of the principal sources of energy.

A. most amazing

B. most important

C. most confusing      

D. most difficult

8. No one can survive for very long without water.

A. reproduce

B. prosper

C. exist                                   

D. transcend

9. The actress had to raise her voice in order to be audible in the balcony.

A. spoken

B. heard

C. dramatized                        

D. appreciated

10. Dictators do not tolerate opposition of any kind.

A. understand

B. justify

C. execute                  

D. accept

III. Circle the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences (0.5 pt)

11. Yuck, this milk stinks I think it’s gone_________

A. off

B. on

C. up                          

D. down         

12. I’ve got to stay at home doing the decorating_________ going away on holiday.

A. in spite of

B. because of

C. instead of              

D. on behalf of

13. It’s no use__________ a language if you don’t try to speak it.

A. to learn

B. learned

C. learning                  

D. learn

14. If you_________ to London tomorrow, call me first.

A. are going

B. were going

C. had gone                

D. had been going

15. The simplified edition, _______ is shorter than the original, is easier to read.

A. it

B. that

C. what                                  

D. which

IV. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the text (1.0 pt)

Have you ever got really caught up in the excitement and emotion of a good action film, and wondered in amazement how film stars manage to perform (16. danger)________________ acts like jumping off buildings or driving at great speed? Of course, it is only a momentary feeling as it is no secret that the real (17. perform) _______________ are almost invariably stunt men or women, who can earn a very good (18. live) ___________________ by standing in for the stars when necessary. The work is (19. increadible) _____________________ demanding, and before qualitying for this job they have to undergo a rigorous training programme and (20.proof) __________________ their abitity in a number of sports including skiing, riding and gymnastics.

Naturally, the (21. safe)________________ of the stunt performer is of utmost importance. Much depends on the performer getting the timing exactly right so everything is planned down to the (22. tiny) ________________ detail. In a scene which involves a complicated series of actions, there is no time for (23. care) ___________ mistakes. A stunt man or woman often has only one chance of getting things right (24. like) _____________ film stars, who canif the story film and scene (25. repeat) ______________ until it gains the director’s approval.

V. Complete this letter by writing ONE suitable preposition in each gap (1.0 pt)

Dear Jodi,

Sorry I haven’t been in touch with you for such a long time, but it’s been a few busy months.

Earlier this year, I received good news that my great-aunt had given me a cottage. A part (26)___________ seeing her a couple of times at my parents’ house, I didn’t really know her. When I saw the cottage, I just fell in love with it. It’s close to a beautiful little village, and looks out (27)____________ the sea. My great-aunt used it as a holiday home, and I’ve decided to do the same. Unfortunately, it’s been badly looked (28)____________, so I’ve had to spend most weekends this year sorting the place out.

I knew it was (29)_________ need of some work, and at first I thought I could get away with giving it a quick coat of paint. But I soon realized it was much a bigger job. There were holes in the roof, and the window frames were so rotten, some of the panes of glass were in danger of falling out.

I was walking around the village one Saturday, wondering what best to do, when who should I run (30)_____________ but Barney Adams. Do you remember him from school? As luck would have it, he now works in the village as a builder and decorator. We got talking, and he said he’d come over and look at the house.

Naturally, I took him up (31)________________ his offer! He got really enthusiastic about it. He talked me into replacing all the windows, and he’s put in a new central heating system in place (32)____________ the old coal fires. I’ve had to prevent him (33)_______________ extending the kitchen, which he was keen to do! He’s checked the roof out and fortunately that doesn’t need replacing. Thanks to Barney, the house is now looking brilliant, and (34)____________ comparison with other builders, he doesn’t charge very much.

The next project for me is to clean (35)_______________ the mess in the garden, as it’s completely overgrown. If you want to come over and help me some time, feel free! You’ll always be very welcome.

Love,

Emily

VI. Give the correct forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences (1.0 pt)

36-37. If you (keep)_______________ the environment clean, you (live)___________________ a healthier life.

38-39. Mr. Smith (teach)_______________ at this school since he (graduate)__________________in 1980.

40. Milk (usually/ keep)_________________________________in the fridge.

41-42. (you/ ever be) __________________________________________ to Singapore?

Yes, I (go)_____________________there with my classmates last year.

43-44-45. Yesterday thieves (break)_______________ into the house and (steal)________________ a lot of fur coats while the guests (dance)_______________________

PART B. READING (3.0 pts)

VII. Read the passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word (1.0 pt)

We all wish we could remember things more easily, but sometimes we can’t remember anything at all. What (46)____________ you do in this situation? (47)____________ one day you woke up and discovered that you had completely lost your memory. How would you feel exactly? I had to face up to this recently after I fell off my bike and hit my head. I woke up in hospital, and a doctor asked me what my name was. I thought about it (48)___________ a moment and then said, “I wish I (49)_____________!” Then I tried to get up and said, “It’s time I was at college!” “I’d (50)___________ you didn’t do that,” said the doctor. “If you move too much, you (51)____________ probably fall over. I’m going to give you an injection. I (52)____________ it doesn’t hurt too much!” “I (53)___________ you hadn’t said that,” I replied. “Now I’m really worried!” Then I noticed a label on my wrist with my name on it. If I (54)___________ not noticed this, I wouldn’t  have known who I was! When my memory came back a few hours later, I realized I had a maths test the next day! If (55)____________ I had lost my memory for a little bit longer!

VIII. Read the text about Internet security. Some parts of the text have been removed. Complete the text by choosing letters (A-I) to fill each gap (56-63). These is one extra letter you do not need (0.8 pt)

TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE.

Tip 1

Make sure you are using a secure server and browser with industry security standards before you enter credit card information online. First look at the address in the address bar and (56)_____________. Then look at the bottom of the Internet window and make sure there is a closed padlock.

Tip 2

Use companies you know. Anyone can open (57)_____________ and close it tomorrow. Here are several things to research (58)______________ with an unknown company, (59)_______________ for the company and compare this with information from the domain register. Check for a return policy. Check to see if (60)_____________

Are they a member of Better Business Bureau Online (BBBO)?

Tip 3

When shopping we all hope that we (61)______________ but sometimes there are problems that arise with what we ordered. Check the company’s return policy online before you order, so you will (62)____________.

Tip 4

Keep information about your order. Also (63)_____________ such as return policies, company information, specific product information and warranty information.

Trust your instincts – if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is!

A.    Print out other information you may need B.     Check that it starts with “https” C.     There have been any complaints D.    A store online in minutes E.     Know what to expect

F.      Make sure there is contact information G.    a well selected password H.    get what we ask for I.       before doing business

IX. Read the article about environmental problems in Australia. Choose headings for the paragraphs (64-75) from the expressions in the box below. There are some extra ones (1.2 pts)

Coastal erosion   Overfishing     Invasive species          Urban development Nuclear accidents                 Deforestation                   Intensive agriculture             Waste treatment Overgrazing                           Oil spills

64-65_____________________

When large numbers of trees are cut down, the salinity of the soil can greatly increase. Salt water draining from such areas can affect downstream water quality.

66-67_____________________

Pasture mismanagement is one of the main pressures on biodiversity. The unsustainable use of grazed pasture without giving plants time to recover has modified vast areas of grasslands. This kind of continued defoliation has led to desertification and erosion.

68-69_____________________

Australia’s fisheries are already close to collapse because of this activity, and the problem is getting worse. There are two major factors which account for the problem: slow regeneration of marine populations and depletion of fish stocks by commercial over-exploitation.

70-71._____________________

It is estimated that Australia gains around 20 new pests each year. Examples include cane toads, willows and, more recently, red fire ants. Historically, feral cats and foxes have been a cause of local extinctions and reductions in range for native species through a combination of habitat modification and predation. Weeds are an equally significant pressure on ecosystems, with more than 2,500 species of introduced plants now thriving in the wild in Australia. They have invaded every part of the landscape.

72-73._____________________

Bio-intensive farming is affecting Australia’s coasts and oceans, particularly estuaries and environments near the shore. Estimates are that each year almost 19,000 tonnes of phosphorus and 141,000 tonnes of nitrogen are discharged into rivers flowing to the coast.

74-75._____________________

Of continuing concern for Australia is population growth along the country’s coastline. The formation of massive metropolitan centres with intensive population density on Australia’s coasts could displace much valuable biodiverity and “high-value” agriculture land.

PART C. WRITING (2.5 pts)

X. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (1.0 pt)

76. Was it enjoyable at the beach, Joe?

=> Did you_______________________________________________________________?

77. Mr.Pike was tired so he didn’t go to the meeting.

=> Because of_________________________________________________________

78. The best solution was thought of by Jane.

=> Jane came up___________________________________________________

79. The firm gave me a rise after I had worked there for a year.

=> The firm raised_________________________________________________________

80. The assistant I spoke to was very helpful.

=> The assistant whom___________________________________________________

81. I won’t believe you, no matter what you say.

=> Whatever_______________________________________________________

82. As soon as he entered the building, the fire alarm went off.

=> No sooner________________________________________________________

83. You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry.

=> Unless__________________________________________________________

84. It was Nick’s advice that saved me from bankruptcy.

=> Had it________________________________

85. “Why don’t you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Sarah?” Robin said.

=> Robin suggested______________________________________________________

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word inbrackets. Do not change the words given (1.0pt)

86. They are supplying our company with furniture. (supplied)

_____________________________________________________________________

87. No decision has yet been made. (decided)

___________________________________________________________________

88. “Are you interested in singing karaoke, Maria?” Nam asked (whether).

______________________________________________________________________

89. Despite looking everywhere, the kids failed to find the tennis ball. (although)

___________________________________________________________________

90. “Don’t sit in front of the computer for too long.” our teacher told us. (warned).

________________________________________________________________

91. It’s pity we didn’t do more sport when we were at school. (wish)

____________________________________________________________________

92. The children have to stay up late because they will have an examination soon. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

93. I think you ought to decide right now. (If)

__________________________________________________________________

94. The teacher postponed the theater trip until the summer term. (off).

_____________________________________________________________________

95. The TV programme was so complicated that none of the children could understand it. (too).

____________________________________________________________________

XII.One of the four underlined words or phrases (A, B, C and D) is incorrect. Circle the mistake andcorrect it (0.5pt).

96. Beautiful is in the eye of the beholder.

  A              B             C           D

___________________________________

97. They cannot go camping right now because they are taking care of their three-weeks-old baby.

 A                B                               C                             D

_______________________________________________________________

98. If itrain this afternoon, we will have to cancel the picnic.

A    B                                      C                        D

__________________________________________________________________

99. Are you familiar of the latest scientific developments in biology?

A                         B           C                                           D

______________________________________________________________

100. The children were surprised when the teacher had them to close their books unexpectedly.

                                       A                                B                         C                                   D

_________________________________

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