ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST TRƯỜNG: THCS NGUYỄN DU I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A prohibit B happen …… C exhaust D hurricane Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A curly B hurricane …… C hurt D nurse C decorate D delicious C destruction D disaster C have found D will find B in spite C because D despite B to be C be D has C smashed D destroyed B whom C which D that B will look C looks D looked C came by D came across Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A volcano …… B eruption Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A considerate …… B excellence If you go to that website, you some interesting information A find B found …… Some candidates seem unsatisfied with their results their well-prepared exams A though …… I suggest water used more economically A is …… The wind was so strong that it his tent to pieces A broke …… B tore That house, the walls of are faded, needs redecorating A who …… 10 He better if he didn’t have his hair dyed A would look 10 …… 11 She some old photographs in a drawer when she was cleaning the house A came up with B came over 11 …… 12 Please tell me how to the space museum A get 12 …… B I get C to get 13 - Nick: “Let’s go to school by bike instead of motorbike!” A Good idea! D getting - Mike: “ .” B No, I don’t 13 …… C Why’s that? D I need it C in spite of D unless 14 Children always need their parents’ support, they are or 24 A if B whether 14 …… Answers II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A The fence is safe B Electricity on the fence can hurt you C You can put your hand on the fence D No electricity is on the fence A Using hammer is harmful here B Cutting down a tree is allowed C Cutting down the woods is prohibited D Having trees here is luxurious 15 …… 16 What does this sign say? 16 …… III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced since the Norman Invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonial and missionary work Thus, small groups of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world's science writings is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and more than half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world 17 18 19 20 21 Answers English began to be used beyond England after 1600 17 …… The Norman invasion contributed to the spread of English 18 …… English is a primary language of science and trade 19 …… When it comes to English speakers, non-natives outnumber natives 20 …… The main topic of the passage is A the number of non-native users of English 21 …… B the French influence on the English language C the expansion of English as an international language D the use of English for science and technology 22 The phrase “primary” could be best replaced by A main 22 …… B unimportant C first D necessary IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) In many Western countries, people (23) Halloween on October 31st The word Halloween (24) “All Hallows’ Eve” It is the night before All Saints’ Day, a religious holiday in some parts of the world On this night, children dress up in special costumes, (25) masks, and go door to door saying “trick-or-treat” to get candy Many people decorate their homes with paper ghosts, black cats or witches to give their houses a (26) look People also decorate their homes with jack-o-lanterns They carve scary faces on pumpkins, and (27) inside the pumpkins In some places, both children and adults (28) of haunted houses They all seem very excited about the festival Answers 23 A celebrate B are organising C are going to hold D will celebrate 23 …… 24 A gets from B coming from C comes from D stands for 24 …… 25 A wear on B wear in C put out D put on 25 …… 26 A bored B relaxed C careful D scary 26 …… 27 A lit candles B turn on the light C light candles D turn on candles 27 …… 28 A take part in B can make tours C turns up D can go on tour 28 …… V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 I’m pleased that my secretary solved the problem (effect) 30 The campaign against air pollution was organised by a famous environmental (act) 31 Mr Robinson is a He presents weather reports on TV every night (weather) 32 If we want to look after the environment, we should protect rainforests (tropic) 33 Many people believe in the of UFOs (exist) 34 Astronauts must be in a(n) physical condition (excel) Answers: 29 30 31 32 33 34 VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 to save water / in many parts / because fresh water is running out / of the world /We need / // 36 during the fire / and a half hours / The police said / which lasted two / nobody was injured // Answers: 35 36 VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) 37 This man was wearing sunglasses He works as a private investigator This man, 38 Emily is sick today, so she does not go to school If Emily 39 “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom Tom asked 40 I haven’t been to the cinema for two months The last time Answers: 37 This man, 38 If Emily … 39 Tom asked 40 The last time GOOD LUCK ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST – KEY TRƯỜNG: THCS NGUYỄN DU GRADE 10, 22 - 23 I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A prohibit B happen A C exhaust D hurricane C hurt D nurse C decorate D delicious C destruction D disaster Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A curly B hurricane B Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A volcano B eruption C Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A considerate B excellence B If you go to that website, you some interesting information A find B found D C have found D will find Some candidates seem unsatisfied with their results their well-prepared exams A though D B in spite C because D despite I suggest water used more economically A is C B to be C be D has C smashed D destroyed B whom C which D that B will look C looks D looked C came by D came across C to get D getting The wind was so strong that it his tent to pieces A broke B B tore That house, the walls of are faded, needs redecorating A who C 10 He better if he didn’t have his hair dyed A would look 10 A 11 She some old photographs in a drawer when she was cleaning the house A came up with 11 D B came over 12 Please tell me how to the space museum A get 12 C B I get 13 - Nick: “Let’s go to school by bike instead of motorbike!” A Good idea! - Mike: “ .” B No, I don’t 13 A C Why’s that? D I need it C in spite of D unless 14 Children always need their parents’ support, they are or 24 A if 14 B B whether Answers II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A The fence is safe B Electricity on the fence can hurt you C You can put your hand on the fence D No electricity is on the fence A Using hammer is harmful here B Cutting down a tree is allowed C Cutting down the woods is prohibited D Having trees here is luxurious 15 B 16 What does this sign say? 16 C III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced since the Norman Invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonial and missionary work Thus, small groups of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world's science writings is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and more than half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world 23 24 25 26 27 Answers English began to be used beyond England after 1600 17 True The Norman invasion contributed to the spread of English 18 False English is a primary language of science and trade 19 True When it comes to English speakers, non-natives outnumber natives 20 True The main topic of the passage is 21 C A the number of non-native users of English 28 B the French influence on the English language C the expansion of English as an international D the use of English for science and technology language The phrase “primary” could be best replaced by A main 22 A B unimportant C first D necessary IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) In many Western countries, people (23) Halloween on October 31st The word Halloween (24) “All Hallows’ Eve” It is the night before All Saints’ Day, a religious holiday in some parts of the world On this night, children dress up in special costumes, (25) masks, and go door to door saying “trick-or-treat” to get candy Many people decorate their homes with paper ghosts, black cats or witches to give their houses a (26) look People also decorate their homes with jack-o-lanterns They carve scary faces on pumpkins, and (27) inside the pumpkins In some places, both children and adults (28) of haunted houses They all seem very excited about the festival Answers 23 A celebrate B are organising C are going to hold D will celebrate 23 A 24 A gets from B coming from C comes from D stands for 24 C 25 A wear on B wear in C put out D put on 25 D 26 A bored B relaxed C careful D scary 26 D 27 A lit candles B turn on the light C light candles D turn on candles 27 C 28 A take part in B can make tours C turns up D can go on tour V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 I’m pleased that my secretary solved the problem (effect) 30 The campaign against air pollution was organised by a famous environmental (act) 31 Mr Robinson is a He presents weather reports on TV every night (weather) 32 If we want to look after the environment, we should protect rainforests (tropic) 33 Many people believe in the of UFOs (exist) 34 Astronauts must be in a(n) physical condition (excel) Answers: 29 effectively 30 activist 31 weatherman 32 tropical 33 existence 34 excellent VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 to save water / in many parts / because fresh water is running out / of the world /We need/ // 36 during the fire / and half an hour / The police said / which lasted two / nobody was injured // Answers: 35 We need to save the water because fresh water is running out in many parts of the world 36 The police said nobody was injured during the fire which lasted two and a half hours VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) 37 This man was wearing sunglasses He works as a private investigator This man, 38 Emily is sick today, so she does not go to school If Emily 39 “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom Tom asked 40 I haven’t been to the cinema for two months The last time Answers: 37 This man, who was wearing sunglasses, works as a private investigator 38 If Emily wasn’t/weren’t sick today, she would go to school 39 Tom asked Mark what time he had come/ came home the night before/ the previous night 40 The last time I went to the cinema was two months ago GOOD LUCK 28 B