Tuyển chọn đề thi vào lớp 10 chuyên Anh – Đề số 12

Tuyển chọn đề vào 10 chuyên Anh – Đề 12

ĐỀ SỐ 12

(Đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Lê Quý Đôn, Đà Nẵng)

(Thời gian: 150 phút)

A. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (40 marks)

I. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Write either A, B, c or D in the box for answer. (20 marks)

1. You’re_______ your time trying to persuade him; he’ll never help you.

A.spending

B.wasting

C.losing

D.missing

2. How much exercise do doctors __________ you should take to avoid a heart attack?

A.suggest

B.ask

C.force

D.mention

3. They called from the car to let us know they were on their__________ to our house.

A.road

B.path

C.track

D. way

4. My sister__________ on holiday twice this year.

A.was

B.was being

C.has been

D. had been

5. She_________ her essay for a third time to make sure there weren’t any mistakes.

A.went off

B.made out

C.came across

D. went through

6. How many languages does Tom speak? – He speaks________ three foreign languages.

A.almost

B.at least

C.as many

D. many

7. That old vase will___________ an attractive lamp-holder.

A.compose

B.form

C. make

D. assemble

8. Do you want__________ in the morning?

A.waking up

B.to wake up

C.to be waking up

D. to be woken up

9. If he________ working on his report, he’ll have finished it by tomorrow.

A.keeps

B.kept

C.is keeping

D.has kept

10. At the time, his father________a poorly-paid job in the local shop.

A.has

B.had

C.is having

D. will have

11. Are you for or _______ smoking in public places?

A.out

B.against

C.down

D. off

12. Are you paying cash or__________ cheque?

A.with

B.on

C.in

D. by

13. He always chooses to sit___________ the back.

A.at

B.on

C.in

D. to

14. She takes___________ her mother.

A.for

B.up

C.in

D. after

15. Is there any reason___________ she can’t come?

A.because

B.that

C.what

D. why

16._________  you are strongest in the group, you can take the lead.

A. As

B. Although

C.So that

D. Even if

17. After his long absence from school he found it difficult to_____________ up with the

rest of his class.

A. take

B. make

C.catch

D. work

18. Of all the national parks in the United States, Yellowstone is_______________

A. one of the most

B. of the most

C. one most

D. the most one

19. Radio communication has changed _________ the rapid development of other communication media, such as television.

A. because its

B. because of

C. it is because

D. is because its

20. Nobody but Tam and Lan _______interested in Physics.

A. is

B. are

C.have

D. seem

II. Use the correct form of the word in brackets. (10 marks)

1. The old lady hid all her (save)__________ under the carpet.

2. Please (fast) __________ your seat-belt. The plane is taking off.

3. Her (anxious)_______________ was so great that she broke a glass.

4. Her hair is (red)_________ , not bright red.

5. This document requires a (sign)__________

6. I’ll always remember that holiday. It was an (forget)_____________experience.

7. The software (able)_______________ you to access the Internet in seconds.

8. The train journey, which took sixteen hours, seemed (end)_________________ .

9. Skiing is a (season)__________sport.

10. (Fortune) __________ I won’t be able to join you for dinner this evening.

III. Underline the mistake in the following sentences. There is one mistake in each sentence. (10 marks)

1. Some people believe that humans will never use away all the natural resources of earth.

2. The film star, with his friends, are going to the party tonight.

3. I knew his name because wed ready met each other.

4. I had something eating and then 1 began to feel better.

5. When there are low sales, companies often decide developing new products.

6. I ran out of the room the moment 1 hear a noise outside.

7. Unlike another department stores, this one does not open on Sundays.

8. Several people, their voices could be clearly heard, were waiting outside.

9. Of the millions of stars in the galaxy, how much are suitable for life?

10. In those days of frequent air travel, diseases can spread around the world in a very short time.

B. READING COMPREHENSION (35 marks)

I. Read the text below and select the best option for each blank. (10 marks)

EARTHQUAKES

An earthquake is a trembling of the earth’s surface and is caused by natural (1)______ within the earth itself. About a million earthquakes are (2)______________ each year, but the vast (3)_________ are small and cause little or no (4)__________ . (5)_______the energy of a large earthquake can be 10,000 times more powerful than that of the first atomic bomb. The terrible earthquake that (6)____________ the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan in 1923 caused an estimate of 142,807 deaths. Even (7)__________ disastrous was an earthquake in China when about 655,000 people died. Most earthquakes (8)__________under the ocean bed. Many of these are harmless, but sometimes tidal waves are set up on the (9)___________ . The waves are not high in the middle of the ocean, but they travel quickly, and may be huge as they rush up a shallow shore. Such devastating walls of water can (10)__________widespread destruction.

1. A. resources	B. strength	C. forces	D. powers
2. A. shown	B. caught	C. studied	D. Recorded
3. A. area	B. majority	C. number	D. amount
4. A. hurt	B. injury	C. damage	D. pain
5. A. Although	B. Yet	C. Therefore	D. Similarly
6. A. destroyed	B. covered	C. threatened	D. affected
7. A. more	B. if	C. though	D. so
8. A. stay	B. occur	C. come	D. attack
9. A. ground	B. air	C. mountain	D. surface
10. A. stop	B. cause	C. influence	D.change

 

II. Read the passage below and choose the answer that best expresses the meaning of the words in bold type. (5 marks)

No one really likes going to the doctor, even though it is the sensible thing to do when feeling ill. Most people tend to postpone making an appointment in the hope that things will get better in a day or two. Yet a common cold or mild case of the flu can sometimes be discusscd with a doctor over the telephone. Bed rest and a lot of liquids may be the best treatment. However, the sooner a person reports any abnormal conditions to a doctor, the sooner he or she can intervene and treat the problem. Any illness that lasts longer than a day or includes a fever should be looked at. Early treatment may impede the progress of an illness and curtail its spread to other family members. It is always best to contact a doctor. Doctors should decide whether their patients need appointments.

1. When people postpone something, they

A. announce it publicly.

B.  put it off until later.

C. remember to do it.

D. refuse to do it later.

2. A lot of liquids means

A. taking a lot of medicine.

B. doing a lot of exercise.

C. eating a lot of food.

D. drinking a lot of water

3. An abnormal condition is one that is

A. very common.

B. illegal.

C. not normal.

D. expensive to treat

4. When people impede the progress of something, they

A. blow’ it up.

B. improve it.

C. slow it down

D. change it

5. When people curtail something, they

A. spread it quickly.

B. give it away.

C. cut it short or reduce it.

D. move it about.

 

III. Read the text below and answer the questions. (10 marks)

DOES READING REALLY MATTER?

[1] Some people say that reading is not now as important as it was. These days we have photographs, films, radio, and television. Why read a description of something when you can glance at a photograph? Why read a novel when we can see a film? Why read a newspaper when the latest news is brought to us hourly on radio and TV?

[2] Photography was certainly a wonderful invention. Photographs can give a very accurate idea of places and of people that we have never seen. An encyclopedia, for example, is always better for good illustrations. But we also need words to explain the photographs and drawings. A photograph of an elephant may give us a very good impression of what an elephant looks like, but it tells us nothing about where elephants are found, what types there are, what their exact size and weight are. how they are useful to man and so on.

[3] In the same way, a good feature film has action, movement, colour and maybe music. These are things we do not find on the printed page. But reading a novel has certain advantages over watching even an excellent feature film. Reading a novel requires imagination and each of us imagines a story differently.

[4] Television news broadcasts can certainly be interesting. But we need newspapers as well. Some important events happen when there are no cameras around. More importantly, a newspaper docs not just report the news. It explains what has been happening. It also contains interesting articles on many subjects. Newspapers are an important part of our lives, if we want to understand what is going on in our own community and in other parts of the world.

[5] Reading is thus essential for information and pleasure. We need to be good readers to enjoy a full life as human beings. Moreover, reading is a skill, and like other skills, it needs practice. The more we read, the better readers we become. And the better readers we become, the more we enjoy reading! The secret is to get the reading habit. Read at least a little every day.

1-4. The author disagrees with FOUR of the following views. What are they?

A. Reading is no longer important.

B. The radio brings you the latest news more quickly than newspapers.]

C. A good encyclopedia should have photographs.

D. An encyclopedia must have writing.

E. Photographs of elephants are not very informative.

F. Films are not worth seeing.

G. When we read a novel we must use our imagination.

H. Some important news cannot be shown on television.

I. We don’t have to read regularly

5. The author likes photographs, films and television, but he

A. also wants to prove that reading is the best form of entertainment.

B. doesn’t think that they are important.

C. wants us to understand that reading has advantages that these other forms of communication lack.

D. says he never likes these forms of communication.

6. In paragraph [1], three questions are asked. Who is supposed to be asking these questions?A. The author himself.

B. People who enjoy reading very much.

C. People who think reading is not now important.

D. People who think reading is a skill.

7. Paragraph [2]

A. compares photographs with an encyclopedia.

B. explains why photographs cannot replace writing.

C. proves that photographs can be most informative.

D. is about things we have never seen.

8. Paragraph [3]

A. points out that a film has many advantages over reading.

B. says that there is not good music in a feature film.

C. explains why reading a novel can still be enjoyable.

D. explains why we watch a film differently.

9. Paragraph [4]

A. wants to prove that television is better than newspapers.

B. explains why we still need newspapers.

C. explains what makes television become more important.

D. explains why we want to understand our life.

10. According to the author, the secret of reading is

A. to make reading a habit.

B. not to read much.

C. never to make it a habit.

D. not a habit.

IV. Fill in each of the blanks with ONE appropriate word. (10 marks)

C. WRITING (25 marks)

I. Rewrite the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it. Write your answer in the box provided. (8 marks)

1. Who owns this umbrella?

—> Who does………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Let’s go fishing this week-end.

—> Why…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The machine was too rusty to be repaired.

—> The machine…………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. My sister eats very little because she does not want to put on weight.

—> My sister eats very little so as………………………………………………………………………..

5. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.

—> 1 was………………………………………………………………………………………………………          

6. Patience is a key to succeed in life.

—> As long as you are……………………………………………………………………………………..          

7. It’s a long time since 1 read such a good article.

—> I haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. “I must see the manager!” the customer shouted.

—> The customer insisted………………………………………………………………………………….

II. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD. (7 marks)

1. Is he familiar with the weather yet? (used)

—> Has he……………………………………….. the weather yet?

2. That’s the strangest story I’ve ever heard! (strange)

—> I have never…………………………………………. story before!

3. We are friends although we have disagreements about some things, (despite)

—> We are friends……………………………………………….. Disagree about some things.

4. Sue is the only person who has replied to the invitation, (nobody)

—> Apart………………………………… replied to the invitation.

5. He never takes any notice of his teacher’s advice, (attention)

—> He never…………………………………… his teacher’s advice.

6. “Do you realize what the time is. Tom?” asked his sister, (realized)

—> Tom’s sister asked him………………………………. it was.

7. They think the chair was made in the 17^th (thought)

—>The chair is……………………………………… in the 17ⁿ century.

III. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter asking for information on a writing course. (10 marks)

        Dear Prof. Adams.

1. 1/ write / find out / you plan / offer / course / report writing.

2. There / quite / number / writing courses / available / city.

3. However / majority / these courses / seem / about / grammar.

4. My problem / writing / logical / well-organized / reports.

5. Also /1 find / difficult / give / good / suggestions.

6. A course / where / teacher / time / evaluate / students / writing / be / best.

7. I know / classes / start / two weeks / so / time / rather short.

8. I / heard / many / excellent compliments / your / school.

9. Your / new teaching methods / seem / very popular.

10. 1 hope / find / suitable course / will help me.

       Sincerely.

        Harriet Washington

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