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THÂN TẶNG CÁC BẠN TỰ LUYỆN THI CHUYÊN - HSG ĐỀ THI TP HCM QUA 10 NĂM (2011-2020) TÀI LIỆU TỰ HỌC CÓ ĐÁP ÁN HocvoiOttochannel Otto Channel Livestream hàng tuần fanpage ❖ Hướng dẫn miễn phí giáo trình Destination B1, B2, C1&C2 ❖ Giải chi tiết đề thi chuyên Anh, HSG… nhiều tỉnh thành ❖ Định hướng & Khóa Luyện thi chuyên Anh - Học Sinh Giỏi lớp 7,8,9,10,11… Tài Liệu sưu tầm & chia sẻ Angels of Otto Channel S GIÁO D C TP H CHÍ MINH ( O CHÍNH TH C g m trang) KÌ THI TUY N SINH L C 2010-2011 Khóa ngày 21/06/2010 MƠN: TI NG ANH (Mơn chun) Th i gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không k th ) I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK (40 PTS) They seemed to be _ to the criticism and just carried on as before A disinterested B indifferent C sensitive D uncaring He spoke _ all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster A with a view to B in respect of C on behalf of D in aid of They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds _ A away B separate C apart D different The operation was doomed to failure from the word _ A go B start C begin D on Her penknife came in very _ when they were on their picnic A useful B handy C practical D covenient The doctor was unable to go away for the weekend because she was duty A at B by C in D on She is too to hide what she thinks about them A quiet B outspoken C apologetic D broadmi nded The little boy _ into tears when he thought that he was lost A burst B fell C broke D dripped The film a lot of attention A generated B manufactured C promoted D brought 10 All the engineers were happy because they finally made A a breakthrough B an outburst C a viewpoint D an outcome ery rude Mary: You are right; she has no manners A however B whatsoever C whenever D evermore 12 Because of her recent poor form, she is only expected to come fourth A at least B at best C at worst D at will this evening to listen to his silly jokes A feeling B tendency C mood D opinion 14 was the effect more powerfully felt than in the suburbs A Nowhere B Somewhere C Anywhere D Everywhere 15 the choice, I would definiely not go A Giving B Having given C Given D Being given 16 we can move in A to much time till B a long time before C hardly time when D very soon that 17 Tom: Is your government salary good? Mary: Yes, but A as I B if I would have C I would if D as I would if I 18 Mary: She would have some talent A had she have B have she had C had she had D have she have 19 Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night Mary: You C might have D have 20 Mary: We had a bad accident _[which] happened at the factory A happened B happening C happen D has happened 21 Tom: Can you wait while I run into to the library? Mary: OK, you hurry A even thought B as long as C when D unless 22 Tom: Do you know where Barb is? Mary: Strange sound, she is in South Africa A may it B as it may C like it may D does it 23 Tom: Who did you invite to dinner? Mary: No one than Frank and his family A rather B except C besides D other 24 Tom: A lot of money goes for AIDS research the government is spending a lot to find a cure A a so serious disease B so serious a disease C so a serious disease D such serious that 25 Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort? Mary: Luck is effort A on the same importance B the same importance as C of the same importance as D as the same importance as 26 This is the latest news from Timbuktu Two-thirds of the city _ in a fire A was destroyed B have been destroyed C has been destroyed D were destroyed 27 There was no alternative _ wait until the rescue team came A but B but to C than to D than FIND EXPLANATION IN DETAILS ON OTTO CHANNEL 28 _ his invaluable work, the project would never have succeeded A For all B In view of C But for D Provided with 29 This is the only party in my life A I never enjoy B I ever enjoy 30 A Hello! B Cheer up! D Goodbye! 31 Tom: Take care of yourself Mary: _ A I will B Yes, I C Not bad D You're welcome 32 Tom: Can I have your order, please? Mary: _ A Two chickens, please B I'll it right away C Yes, sir D Just whatever you want to 33 Tom: You really disappointed me with your behavior Mary: I know I _ so immaturely yesterday behave D ought not to behave 34 It was in the countryside _ A where John was brought up B John was grown up C that John was brought up D which John was grown up at 35 ek A get by B take in C cut down D look down 36 The plumber came yesterday to _ the burst pipes A turn off B look into C get over D see to 37 A go into B look for C turn over D clean out 38 A out B in C off D up 39 The government is to bring the necessary laws to deal with the problem A down B to C up D in 40 Do your shoe laces, or you will tumble over them A with B up C about D on II CHOOSE THE SUITABLE WORD TO FILL IN EACH BLANK (30 PTS) Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school not eat (1) _ in the middle of the day In Britain schools have to (2) meals at lunch time Children can (3) to bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen One shocking (4) of his research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents There are strict (5) for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6) _ of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta Lunch boxes (7) _ by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bars Children (8) twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime The research will provide a better (9) of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10) _ in the last decade Unfortunately, the government cannot (11) parents, but it can remind them of the (12) _ value of milk, fruit and vegetables Small changes in their chil t can (13) their future health Children can easily develop bad eating (14) at this age, and parents are the only ones who can (15) it A approppriately B properly C probably D possibly A take B provide C make D A prefer B offer C prepare D choose A finding B number C figure D outcome A standards B procedures C conditions D regulations A piece B portion C helping D amount A examined B eaten C taken D investigated A take B contain C consume D use A view B knowledge C understanding D opinion 10 A increased B expanded C raised D added 11 A criticize B instruct C order D tell 12 A nutritional B healthy C mental D physical 13 A kill B effect C destroy D affect 14 A behaviors B styles C attitudes D habits 15 A prevent B cancel C stop D delay III IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE (20 PTS) They asked me (A) what did happen (B) the last night, but I was (C) unable to (D) tell them The (A) test administrator ordered (B) that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to so (A) Our new neighbors (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house I (A) would attend (B) the meeting last week, but I had to (C) make a speech at still (D) another meeting We (A) are supposed to read all of (B) chapter seventh and (C) answer the questions (D) class FIND EXPLANATION IN DETAILS ON OTTO CHANNEL Mexican (A) jumping beans are (B) actually seeds (C) in which contain moth larvae (D) whose activity causes the seeds to jump Science fiction is any (A) fiction dealing with the future or with (B) so imaginative subjects as interstellar travel, (C) life on other planets, (D) or time travel Approximately fifty percent of the (A) package (B) utilized in the United States are for (C) foods and (D) beverages Studies (A) of either vision and physical optics (B) began almost (C) as early as civilization (D) itself 10 (A) Because the expense of (B) traditional fuels and the (C) concern that they may run out, many countries (D) have been investigating alternative source of power IV SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS (30 PTS) The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) Because of a car , she didn't get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) Her bedroom is decorated with her favorite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE) Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) Explosives are weapons (DIE) Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) 10 We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) 11 Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) 12 What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND) 13 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE) 14 are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC) 15 The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) V READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS (20 PTS) 10 15 The development of jazz can be seen as part of the larger continuum of American popular music, especially dance music In the twenties, jazz became the hottest new thing in dance music, much as ragtime had at the turn of the century, and as would rhythm and blues in the fifties, rock in the fifties, and disco in the seventies But two characteristics distinguish jazz from othe dance music The first is improvisation, the changing of a musical phrase according to the player's inspiration Like all artists, jazz musicians strive for an individual style, and the improvise or paraphrase is a jazz musician's main opportunity to display his or her individuality In early jazz, musicians often improvised melodies collectively, thus creating a kind of polyphony There was little soloing as such, although some New Orleans players, particularly cornet play Buddy Bolden, achieved local fame for their ability to improvise a solo Later the idea of the chorus-long or multichorus solo took hold Louis Armstrong's instrumental brilliance, demonstrated through extended solos, was a major influence in this development Even in the early twenties, however, some jazz bands had featured soloists Similarly, show orchestras and carnival bands often included one or two such "get-off" musicians Unimproved, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the best jazz musicians to create music of great cohesion and beauty during performance has been a hallmark of the music and its major source of inspiration and change The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called "hot" and later "swing" In playing hot, a musician consciously departs from strict meter to create a relaxed sense of phrasing that also emphasizes the underlying rhythms ("Rough" tone and use of moderate vibrato also contributed to a hot sound.) Not all jazz is hot, however, many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs Still, the proclivity to play hot distinguished the jazz musician from other instrumentalists The passage answers which of the following questions? A Which early jazz musicians most Influenced rhythm and blues music? B What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music? C Why is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States? D Wha instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920's? Which of he following appeared before jazz as a popular music for dancing? A Disco B Rock C Rhythm and blues D Ragtime According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by? A creating musical variations while performing B preparing musical arrangements C reading music with great skill D being able to play all types of popular music Which of the following was the function of "get-off" musicians line 12? A Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance B Teach dance routines created for new music C Lead the band D Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra FIND EXPLANATION IN DETAILS ON OTTO CHANNEL Which two types of music developed around the same time? A jazz / rock B dance / rhythm & blue C rock / rhythm & blue D jazz / dance Louis Armstrong was mentioned as an influential musician of A "hot" or "swing" jazz B chorus-long jazz C structured jazz D soloing jazz The word "consciously" in line 16 is closest in meaning to A carelessly B easily C periodically D purposely The word "unadorned" in line 18 is closest in meaning to A lovely B plain C disorganized D inexpensive Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? B "polyphony" (line 7) A "improvisation" (line 4) 10 The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of A dividing the discussion into two major areas B presenting contrasting points of views C providing biographies of famous musician D describing historical events in sequence VI SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (30 PTS) Illiteracy is the condition of being (1) to read and write Illiteracy is also (2) to describe the condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field Computer illiteracy is (3) inability to use a computer programming language Most of us (4) use computers know how to send emails, or how to create a new folder But we know (5) about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be executed by a computer Even in technologically (6) countries, a very small percentage of computer users are able to read or write this kind of computer language Should we (7) The effort to learn a computer language, especially when these are so complicated? The answer is (8) Because of computer illitracy, users are at the (9) of software manufacturers Our society becomes more depent on information (10) (11) , reading and writing a compute language will be as essential (12) using a human language Computer users will not be able to survive (13) they know the code the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer what to In the (14) , survival and professional success will presuppose knowing everything about the machines we (15) with VII REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING IN SOME QUESTIONS, YOU HAVE TO USE THE GIVEN WORDS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORMS IN ANY WAY (30 PTS) Thanks to her mother's encouragement, she entered the beauty contest Had it he high school entrance examination (STANDS) She was just as good as they had thought She quite definitely came on this product is misleading Despite what is printed She was afraid to When you arrive, you will be met by the Head of the Sales Department On People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5,000 small planes last year More than 5,000 small planes _ There have been fewer people who consume Chinese products (DECREASE) They brought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily (WHICH) 10 Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it's very late However THE END OF THE TEST FIND EXPLANATION IN DETAILS ON OTTO CHANNEL Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel Otto Channel 15 She _ till the early hours listening to music A caught me up B picked me up C kept me up D took me up C part and parcel D top and bottom 16 Making mistakes is all _ of growing up A flesh and blood B odds and ends 17 They live miles away, _ A split down the middle B from a distance C nearly nowhere D in the middle of nowhere 18 Many students _ night after night to prepare for their coming exams A burn the midnight oil B turn the tables on C rack their minds D fight tooth and nail 19 Mary: ‘Could I go out with my friends tonight, Mommy?’ Mother: ‘ _’ A Yes, you go B Yes, you can C Yes, you will D Yes, let’s 20 Mai: ‘How was the film you saw last night?’ Hoa: ‘ _.’ A I’ve seen better B No, I didn’t C I think of it much D I like them all PART B: CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE (20 PTS) PASSAGE In this week’s issue, our resident film critic discusses the etiquette of cinema going, and the audiences who prefer chewing hot dogs, slurping drinks, gossiping and rustling crisp packets to actually watching the film (1) complaint, or just cinema snobbery? It’s the munchers and talkers, not those who complain about them, who are (2) other people’s simple pleasures and the (3) seem to me to be self-evident Junk foods and even popcorn and choices, when eaten in a (4) and possibly crowded space, are (5) to demand living space They spread themselves – usually onto other people’s (6) Crisps, peanuts and boiled sweets make a lot of noise, first when being (7) then when being crunched or sucked These are definite (2) , especially if you your self – having merely come to see and hear the film – are not eating and not therefore generously (9) your friend onions, mustard and ketchup with the trousers of the stranger in the (10) seat Discernible B Fair C Feasible D Official damaging B spoiling C hurting D injuring excuses B accusations C reasons D complaints confined B closed C reduced D narrow cajoled B entitled C inclined D tempted dress B costume C outfit D clothing unpacked B untied C unwrapped D unfolded inconveniences B amusements C anxieties D irritations exchanging B dividing C splitting D sharing 10 next B nearest C previous D closest PASSAGE Otto Channel There is a revolution in the retail world that cannot fail to attract shoppers’ noses In the latest marketing ploy, smells are created in laboratories to be wafted around stores in order to (1) the unsuspecting into spending more money Secret (1) of the ‘designer’ smells are going on in more than a hundred stores across Britain, including bookshops, petrol stations and a chain of clothes shops The tailor-made aromas include coconut oil in travel agents (to (1) exotic holidays), and leather in car showrooms (to suggest lasting quality) Market Aromatics, a company specializing in this area, believes that odours are under-used as a marketing (1) Until now the most frequent (1) has been in supermarkets where the smell from in-store bakeries has been blown among the aisles to boost sales of fresh food ‘We are taking things one stage further,’ said David Fellowes, the company’s commercial director “We can build on customer loyalty by making customers (1) a particular smell with a particular store It is not intrusive If it were it would defeat the object.’ The smells are designed to work on three levels: to relax shoppers by using natural smells such as peppermint; to bring back memories using odours such as a whiff of sea breeze; and to encourage customer loyalty by using a corporate perfume ‘logo’ to (1) a company’s image Dr George Dodd, scientific adviser to Marketing Aromatics, believes smells can affect people’s moods ‘It is a very exciting time Smells have enormous (1) to influence behavior,’ he said Critics say retails are (1) to subliminal advertising ‘Not telling consumers that this is happening is an (1) invasion of their privacy People have the right to know,’ said Conor Foley of Liberty, the civil liberties association A entice B trap C force D deceive A investigations B analyses C operations D trials A remember B arouse C evoke D desire A advertisement B tool C gadget D gimmick A effect B concept C type D application A join B associate C relate D merge A make B fix C capture D promote A concentration B adaptation C potential D efficiency A resorting B taking C moving D reacting 10 A undeserving B unjustified C unofficial D unlicensed II READING (35 PTS) PART A: READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS (10 PTS) The spectacular aurora light displays that appear in Earth’s atmosphere around the north and south magnetic poles were once mysterious phenomena Now, scientists have data from satellites and groundbased observations from which we know that the aurora brilliance is an immense electrical discharge similar to that occurring in a neon sign To understand the cause of auroras, first picture the Earth enclosed by its magnetosphere, a huge region created by the Earth’s magnetic field Outside the magnetosphere, blasting toward the Earth is the solar wind, a swiftly moving plasma of ionized gases with its own magnetic field Charged particles in this solar wind speed earthward along the solar wind’s magnetic lines of force with a spiraling motion The Earth’s magnetosphere is a barrier to the solar wind, and forces the charged particles of the solar wind to flow around the magnetosphere itself But in the polar regions, the magnetic lines of force of the earth and of the solar wind bunch together Here many of the solar wind’s charged Otto Channel particles breakthrough the magnetosphere and enter Earth’s magnetic field They then spiral back and forth between the Earth’s magnetic poles very rapidly In the polar regions, electrons from the solar wind ionize and excite the atoms and molecules of the upper atmosphere, causing them to emit aurora radiations of visible light The colors of an aurora depend on the atoms emitting them The dominant greenish white light comes from low energy excitation of oxygen atoms During huge magnetic storms oxygen’s atoms also undergo high energy excitation and emit crimson light Excited nitrogen atoms contribute bands of color varying from blue to violet Viewed from outer space, auroras can be seen as dimly glowing belts wrapped around each of the Earth’s magnetic poles Each aurora hangs like a curtain of light stretching over the polar regions and into the higher latitudes When the solar flares that result in magnetic storms and aurora activity are very intense, aurora displays may extend as far as the southern regions of the United States Studies of auroras have given physicists new information about the behavior of plasmas, which has helped to explain the nature of outer space and is being applied in attempts to harness energy from the fusion of atoms What does the passage mainly discuss? A The methods used to observe auroras from outer space B The formation and appearance of auroras around the Earth’s poles C The factors that cause the variety of colors in auroras D The periodic variation in the display of auroras The word “phenomena” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A ideas B stars C events D colors The word “picture” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A frame B imagine C describe D explain The passage describes “ the magnetosphere as a barrier” because A Its position makes it difficult to be observed from Earth B It prevents particles from the solar wind from easily entering Earth’s atmosphere C It increases the speed of particles from the solar wind D It is strongest in the polar regions The word “them” in paragraph refers to A polar regions B electrons C atoms and molecules D aurora radiations According to the passage, which color appears most frequently in an aurora display? A greenish-white B crimson C blue D violet The word “glowing” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A shining B moving C charging D hanging Auroras may be seen in the southern regions of the United States when E magnetic storms not affect earth F solar flares are very intense G the speed of the solar wind is reduced H the excitation of atoms is low The passage supports which of the following statement about scientists’ understanding of auroras? A Before advances in technology, including satellites, scientists knew little about auroras B New knowledge about the fusions of atoms allowed scientists to learn more about auroras Otto Channel C Scientists cannot explain the cause of the different colors in auroras D Until scientist learn more about plasma physics, little knowledge about auroras will be available 10 Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A “magnetosphere” B “electrons” C “ionize” D “fusion” PART B: REARRANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES SO THAT THEY MAKE A MEANING FUL TEXT ABOUT A MEMORY TECHNIQUE (5PTS) A The technique was formalized by Dr Gruneborg B The Linkword Technique uses images to link a word in one language with another word in another language C It is claimed that by using this technique the basic vocabulary can be acquired in just 10 hours D For example, if an English person wanted to learn the French word for carpet – tapis, he might imagine an oriental carpet where a tap is the central design Tap is has the same spelling as tapis so he will remember the French for carpet E Linkword books have been produced in many language pairs to help students acquire the basic vocabulary needed to get by in a language (usually about 1,000 words) PART C: SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (2.0 PTS) PASSAGE Journalists gather the news in a number of different (1) They may get stories from pressure (1) which want to air their views in public They seek publicity (1) their opinions and may hold press (1) or may issue a press release A person who especially wishes to attract news (1) will try to (1) a sound bite in what they say It is particularly hard for journalists to get material (1) the silly season Journalists also get stories by tapping useful sources (1) by monitoring international news (1) like Reuters The more important a story is, the more (1) inches it will be given in the newspaper PASSAGE One day it will seem strange (1) retrospect, that we spent much more thought and effort on developing human ability than on making good (1) of it, once we had it There innumerable examples We (1) them in casual conversation and occasionally they catch a journalist’s attention Doctors provide a good source of complaints: they (1) to undergo a particularly protracted and detailed training and – at the end of it – many of them spend a substantial part of their (1) day in relatively routine or clerical operations Has anyone ever considered how much money could be saved by splitting (1) these two aspects of a GP’s job? Nurses have recently reiterated their age-old complaint that scarce and (1) womanpower it frittered away in quite unskilled work The educational world is (1) of examples of highly paid specialists typing their own letters with two (1) We promote top research academics to headships of departments and give them inadequate support services Even in business, the provision of secretarial help tends to go by seniority and not by the (1) of routine work that has to be done Otto Channel III ERROR IDENTIFICATION (5 PTS) IDENTIFY THE FIVE (5) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT THEM LINE NUMBER IV Plastic is a material that is both durable and versatile, in which it has thousands of uses, making it perfect for packaging Since it can be melted and molded in millions of different things, plastic has fundamentally changed the way people live More recently, however, the dangers of plastic waste have highlighted through television programs Every year, about eight million tons of plastics ends up in the oceans By 2050, it is believed that there will be more plastic in the planet’s waters than fish Marine life is at risk from the plastic packaging that pollutes the oceans because creatures often get tangled in it or eat it by mistakes, both of which can be fatal Plastic might be cheap and convenient, but it could end up cost for the Earth WORD FORMS (10 PTS) SUPPLY THE APPRORIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City has become for the past few years [grid] I wish the local authorities would make the city center more [bicycle] material such as plastic and polymer are causing more and more damage to the environment [grade] play centers are valuable for all children to spend their free time [school] The general opinion is that good qualifications are a to a well-paid job [ gate] Examinations coming, education is once again in the [spot] There is a tendency in news reports to complex issues to make the news more entertaining [simple] In focusing on vocational training, the official did not mean to the role of university education [play] The opening ceremony ended with fireworks 10 Many parents place their children in danger by not making sure they wear seat belts [wit] V WRITING (20) REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING OF THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE YOU HAVE TO USE BETWEEN AND WORDS INCLUDING THE EXACT WORD GIVEN IN BRACKETS FOR EACH SENTENCE What surprises me is that they are not worried about pollution in our city [seem] Surprising _ worries about pollution in our city What Anna hates most is posing for photographs [than] There’s _ a pose for photographs We suspected the weather would get cold so we took warm clothes [anticipation] We took warm clothes _ cold Whenever I listen to that piece of music, I remember my schooldays [back] That piece of music _ to my schooldays Otto Channel To maintain good industrial relations, we must all we can to avoid confrontation with management [costs] Confrontation with management _ to maintain good industrial relations Having little financial support, the student lived very cheaply [shoestring] The student _ little financial support You have no hope of succeeding if you are so careless with your work [bound] You _ careful with your work Anna had to endure a long and difficult interview before she got the job [subjected] Anna was only _ a long and difficult interview In case of emergency, Peter is someone you can always rely on [down] People will _ an emergency 10 George suggested a list of guests should be written [drawn] “Why not _?” said George THE END OF THE TEST Otto Channel S GIÁO D THÀNH PH H O CHÍ MINH CHÍNH TH C thi có trang) I USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 PTS) PART A K THI TUY N SINH L P 10 THPT C 2020-2021 NGÀY THI 16/7/2020 Môn thi chuyên: TI NG ANH Ngày thi: 16/7/2020 Th i gian làm bài: 150 phút (Không k th ) CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK (1.0 PT) Hoa: - Do you ever wish you to university? Mai: - Yes, but my parents couldn't afford it A went B would go C were going D had gone What a coincidence this is! It's so strange that you A should B must C may be staying in the same hotel as us D ought to He was working in a factory when I met him, he had been in the army A before which B by when C but then D during which are the days when newspapers were full of misprints and spelling errors These are now virtually things of the past A Gone B Those C Done D They To work efficiently, A It is necessary to clean and check your watch regularly B you must have your watch cleaned and checked regularly C your watch must be cleaned and checked regularly D you must clean and check your watch regularly After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax A a day's hard working B a hard-working day C a hard day's work D the hard work of the day We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager In my opinion, this candidate is A neither one nor other B none at all C not one or other D neither one thing nor the other He tried all the keys in tum but not A every B none fitted C each D any As the exam is coming, Vinh, students, often burns the midnight oil A as most B like most C like the most D as the most of the 10 She took a course in telemarketing of the improving her employment prospects A with a view to B with a regard to C in respect of D in consideration 11 The hosts prepared a A generous 12 Ian couldn't ring his teacher yesterday as his phone is on the A blink B wink C go D run 13 She has an unbelievable voice Her singing is absolutely A out of this life B beyond this life C out of this world D beyond this world Shared by Otto Channel of meal with seven courses to celebrate our arrival B profuse C lavish D spendthrift 14 Even with a large percentage of the world now working from home, it's vital that managers trust their workforce to complete the job A at hand B in hand C on hand D out of hand 15 The dentist told me that when the effect of the anesthetic more than a little A dropped out B went over C wore off 16 When I first met him, he wanted at all A went by B put off , I might feel a little pain But it was D turned away as a very indecisive person He didn't seem to know what he C passed down D came across 17 Vincent felt angry The vandals had scratched his new car badly A It isn't to wonder B It's not a wonder C It Isn't wonderful D It's no wonder 18 , all the shops were shut A It is a holiday B It being a holiday C Being a holiday D As a holiday An : I got sick yesterday Minh : A How you do? B How can? D What a surprise! 19 20 C How's that? Secretary : - Here is your newspaper, Mr Jones Would you like anything else? Mr Jones : , A Not at all thank you B Never mind C That's good D That's it for today CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE (2.0 PTS) PASSAGE Several new brightly colored and diverse frog species have recently been identified on the tropical island of Sri Lanka The new species were identified by noticeable differences in physical features, habitat, development, and genetic (1) Some are tiny and dwell on the ground, whereas others are large and (2) trees Five of the new species lay eggs in homespun baskets suspended (3) water, so that when the eggs (4) tadpoles have no difficulty (5) their first swim The remaining new frog species give birth to their young by producing eggs on the forest (6) These frogs bypass the tadpole stage and emerge as miniature (7) of their parents Frogs and other amphibians are important indicators of ecological balance; therefore a decline in their numbers would be considered a warning that (8) of the natural environment for a particular area is needed (9) that Sri Lanka has already too much of its forests, measures to protect the remaining forest fragments are (10) Since many frogs produce chemicals could have practical applications in health care and medical treatment, they are a potential source of new drugs Thus, ensuring that frogs are protected by preserving and restoring their habitat is very important PART B 10 A similarities A lodge A above A emerge A going A celling A sizes A prevention A Given A crucial Shared by Otto Channel B modifications B inhabit B onto B reproduce B doing B floor B species B consumption B Such B Insistent C make-up C establish C from C hatch C getting C canopy C versions C reduction C Indeed C prohibited D levels D reside D through D arrive D taking D nest D samples D preservation D Once D trivial PASSAGE A large-scale (1) has (3) has been done by advertisers on the spending (2) of today's teenagers It with some fascinating results Girls across Europe ranging in age from 15 to 18 were interviewed The researchers discovered that these girls want to be successful and sophisticated and are willing to spend to (4) the look they want - when they have the money, that is! Feeling confident is the most important factor when it (5) to buying clothes Another Interesting piece of information coming out of the study is that German teenagers (6) clothes, that are practical and comfortable, while British and French teenagers are more (7) the about appearance, although they all agreed that the clothes should (8) All the girls who were interviewed (9) them properly for clothes regularly, half of them buying something from a department store or a large clothes shop at least once a month They also see it as a (10) activity and going round the shops with their friends is the main way they learn what the latest trends are II A research B study C question D search A customs B actions C habits D methods A turned out B come up C gone down D brought out A reach B succeed C manage D achieve A goes B makes C comes D brings A go for B wear out C take back D make up A concerned B interested C keen D focused A dress B match C wear D fit A shop B buy C purchase D pay 10 A friendly B team C linked D social READING (3,5 PTS) PART A READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS (1.0 PT) Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal purposes This can include the leaves, stems, roots, or seeds of the plant Herbs have been important in traditional medicine for centuries, in both the East and the West In Western medicine, they have largely been replaced by drugs Herbal treatments are, however, still an integral part of Eastern medicine In recent years, interest in traditional medicine has increased in the West Many people are either using modern methods combined with traditional treatments or are turning to these treatments entirely While traditional medicines can be helpful, they are not without their share of problems Shared by Otto Channel The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of plants, drugs are specific chemicals in a pure form Many modern drugs are derived from chemicals found in plants One example is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted from the bark of the willow tree Other drugs are entirely synthetic Even those drugs that are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order to purify and concentrate them This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts Different kinds and degrees of illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly A little too much or not enough of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient Many drugs also produce negative effects even when taken in the recommended dosage These undesired negative effects are called "side-effects" The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many people back to traditional medicine Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern drugs Many feel that traditional medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying causes of disease instead of just the symptoms, though the truth of this claim is not yet dear In any case, there is a certain comfort in taking natural herbal treatments instead of the processed, synthetic chemicals derived from them There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments, some of them serious Few herbal treatments have been scientifically studied While the active chemicals in the herb may be known, it may not be clear what they really do, or if they are really effective at all Because the active chemicals are not used alone, it is very difficult to determine the proper amount for treatment, since the levels of the chemical are not constant throughout the plant Therefore, the risk of under- and overdose is higher than with drugs A more serious problem is that certain herbal treatments may have no real medicinal effect, thus giving the patient a false sense of security This is particularly harmful when the patient refuses treatment with modern drugs that could be effective There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug One of these is ma-huang, also called ephedra, which is taken to increase energy It has been known to cause damage to the heart and nervous system Garlic and ginger are common element in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but they can be dangerous for people with diabetes In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken along with common drugs This may happen in two ways: a patient decides to supplement his or her regular treatment with herbs, or a dishonest manufacturer adds modern drugs to a herbal treatment In both cases, the results can be very serious Herbs can be used to treat depression, but if they are used along with conventional antidepressants, the combination can cause confusion, headaches, allergic reactions, and other problems Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful substances can be present in herbal preparations Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain lead, arsenic, or mercury They may also tainted with pesticides It is for these reasons that should not be treated as the perfect substitute for drugs Although herbs appear to be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use them with the same sort of care Shared by Otto Channel The word "integral" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A harmful B important C famous D controversial The word "This" in paragraph refers to A patients taking ineffective herbs instead of drugs B patients having a sense of security you C the risk of under- and overdose of a herbal treatment D the patient's belief that modern drugs are bad for Which of the following is closest in meaning to "tainted" in paragraph 6? A accompanied B augmented C substituted D contaminated Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed? A To illustrate that drugs are not natural B To show that herbs cannot compete with modern medical techniques C Because many mistakes can occur in this processing D To point out that many countries cannot afford to produce drugs What is the main difference between herbs and drugs according to the passage? A Drugs can cause side-effects, whereas herbs not B Drugs are at least partially synthetic, whereas herbs are natural C Herbs are dangerous when taken in large amounts; drugs are safer D Herbs can produce a false sense of security, whereas drugs not According to the passage, when are herbs most dangerous? A When not taken under a doctor's supervision B When the patient refuses modern medicine C When the dosage is not administered precisely D When taken in combination with drugs Which of the following best states the topic of the passage? A Patients are not educated enough to use herbal treatments B Modern drugs are still a better choice than herbal treatments C Modern medicine should use herbal treatments more in the future D Herbal treatments can be helpful, but should be used with care According to the passage, who should not take ginger or garlic as herbal treatments? A Patients with diabetes B Patients with liver damage C Patients taking antidepressants D Patients with problems of the heart or nervous system Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Herbal treatments can also produce side-effects B Some herbal treatments are not effective in fighting disease C Some manufacturers add drugs to herbs D Modern doctors often not approve of using herbs 10 It can be inferred from the passage that A the drug industry is better regulated than the herb Industry B people who use drugs Instead of herbs recover more quickly Shared by Otto Channel C the popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future D the side-effects of drugs are more serious than those of herbs PART B READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND THEN CHOOSE FROM TIHE LIST A-H GIVEN BELOW THE BEST CLAUSE TO FILL IN EACH OF THE BLANKS, SOME OF THE SUGGESTED ANSWERS DO NOT FIT AT ALL (0.5 PT) We all want to sail through life without anxiety, frustration or fear But life isn t like that If we make our lives too comfortable, always avoiding unpleasant tasks, we end up causing ourselves more discomfort and anxiety Because for one thing, those nasty, unpleasant jobs don't go away when (1) For another, whenever we try to avoid initial discomfort, we start to hate and fear anxieties and we become increasingly less able to cope with these feelings If we don't go to the dentist with a slight toothache, we may end up suffering agonizing pain We all know this and (2) But how can we get ourselves into a positive frame of mind? We have to tell ourselves that we can stand the initial discomfort involved in doing a task right away Although we may not like it, (3) If we fear too much, we may end up restricting our lives to such an extent that eventually (4) When we tell ourselves we can't stand failing or being unpopular, we take even fewer risks and achieve even less We can escape from these negative feelings if (5) If, for example, we have a 5,000-word essay to write, we may not start at all because it is too daunting But if we give ourselves ten minutes at the desk, we can at least make a start Then we have already diminished the problem A- we make our wishes known B- we experience no excitement and joy because we fear risk and anxiety so much C- we know people may dislike us D- we must give ourselves a reward for doing them E- we don't like being told F- we can bear it G- we break up difficult tasks into manageable chunks H- we don't them PART C SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (2.0 PTS) PASSAGE Adolescent children whose parents exert firm but fair control over them are much more likely to steer (1) of delinquency researchers have discovered Youngsters whose parents are overbearing, inconsistent or tax are (2) for greater risk of becoming problem teenagers, the long-term study of criminal offending shows Closely supervised adolescents who are (3) only stay out of trouble but also have (4) Shared by Otto Channel rows at home some autonomy not Parenting style was a main influence on (5) behavior The most successful (6) rules, (7) young people engaged in criminal or delinquent are those who are prepared to negotiate and have clear ground as knowing where their children are (8) come home The (9) they are with and what time they are to successful are those who try to (10) down the law, those who make arbitrary and intermittent attempts to control their children or make threats which are not carried out PASSAGE Committing words (1) memory is a notoriously hit-and-miss business Over the last forty years psychologists have found three methods which consistently improve memory for words: creating imagery for the (2) generation of the word (3) you want to remember; using elaboration to form word associations; complex processes such as clues In research on trying to remember lists of words, these (4) improvements of ten percent over simply reading words once (5) is an average over many studies and often for things that are (6) have each produced memory might not sound much, but it to remember Now, in a new series of studies, there's solid evidence for a fourth which could join the (7) big three memory enhancers And, you'll be happy to hear, it's very simple It only involves (8) the word you want to remember to yourself It doesn't even seem to matter (9) you don't vocalize the word, it only has to be mouthed Across eight experiments in which (10) were asked to read and remember lists of words, the researchers found memory improvements sometimes greater than ten percent Shared by Otto Channel III ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 PT) IDENTIEY THE FIVE (05) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT THEM LINE NUMBER Environmental indicators play a fundamental role in our understanding of climate change and their causes Examples of climate change indicators Include temperature, precipitation, sea level, and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere Climate change effects local ecosystems in a variety of ways Ecologists are studying both the causes of climate change and its impact For example, in the polar regions, melted ice has reduced the amount of solar heat that is reflected into space and also depleted the natural habitat of polar bears In tropical rainforest zones, deforestation has reduced amount of carbon dioxide that the forests can absorb Scientists and producers need to work together to develop methods of sustainable production that will reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and helps slow down global warming No Lines # Mistake Correction IV WORD FORMS (1.0 PT) SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS Her books were based on facts, but she some of the events [fiction] If you are a sports enthusiast, visit thetha0247.vn for What a results and sports news [minute] teenager! She's aware of the latest fashions and wanting to wear fashionable clothes [fashion] There's no need for further explanation Any growth in unemployment is a matter of extreme seriousness [evidence] Students need to be educated about the dangers on the Internet, including child predators, identity theft, false and bullying [person] Many governments the world over have restricted or advised against all from areas affected by the Covid-19 pandemic [essence] Shared by Otto Channel travel to and Their advertising campaign includes coverage on television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet [media] To the audience's , the band suddenly stopped playing [mystery] In comparison to country life, life in the city is more expensive, but salaries are higher [correspond] 10 She is unable to be with us this afternoon, because she is at the opening of a sporting event [office] V WRITING (2.0 PTS) COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE, USING THE WORD GIVEN YOU MUST USE BETWEEN THREE AND EIGHT WORDS, INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN You must never take your helmet off while riding a motorcycle (times) Your helmet ride a motorcycle In her math class, only Sheila succeeded in finding the solution to the problem (came) the solution to the problem in her math class It is not necessary to be so upset about the result of the match (shed) There is the result of the match You have to eat less sugar to avoid obesity (cut) to avoid obesity Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods (resulted) The landslides recent floods Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, we will take disciplinary action (go) If you taken Their scheme is brilliant, but it won't succeed (doomed) Brilliant failure If you changed your mind, you'd be welcome to join our staff (delighted) to have you on the staff Jackie really has no idea of the difficulty of driving to London during rush hour (how) drive to London during rush hour 10 The teacher spoke with enormous conviction and carried the students with him (which) Such that he carried the students with him -THE END - Shared by Otto Channel ... GIÁO D C TP H CHÍ MINH ( O CHÍNH TH C g m trang) KÌ THI TUY N SINH L C 2 010- 2011 Khóa ngày 21/06/2 010 MƠN: TI NG ANH (Môn chuyên) Th i gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không k th ) I CHOOSE THE CORRECT... some school districts have adopted a year- round schedule with a of a three-month summer vacation A national study (10) Ohio State University found, however, that year- round schools had no significant... that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to so (A) Our new neighbors (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house I (A) would attend (B)