2 ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN MÔN TIẾNG ANH và đáp án

Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 1 point 3.. Give the correct form of the word in brackets 1.5 points 1.. Choose the one word or

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TỈNH PHÚ YÊN

ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN

NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

-Đề thi có 04 trang.

Thí sinh làm bài trên giấy thi, không làm bài trên đề.

-PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY

I Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

( 1 point )

3 A cleaned B repaired C planned D laughed

II Give the correct form of the word in brackets ( 1.5 points )

1 This stamp (collect)…………is valuable

2 The villagers welcomed the visitors (warm)…………

3 It was very (care)…………of you to break that coffee cup

4 You can buy waste (produce)…………made from this factory

5 How much do you (weight)…………?

6 It was (surprise)…………that he failed the exam

GRAMMAR

1 “ Do you have a bike ?” “ No, but I wish I………….one.”

2 You and I went there together ,………….?

A didn’t you B didn’t I C didn’t we D did we

3 John isn’t going to go, and Peter isn’t…………

4 She’d………….to buy that dress

5 We are too late The plane………….off ten minutes ago

6 Everyone looks much………….today than he did yesterday

7 I spent half a year………….this boat

8 Tommy suggested………….a pair of shoes for Dad on his birthday

9 The men and animals ………….you saw on TV were from Japan

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A who B whom C which D that

10 I’m very proud………….my father

11 I………….late for the meeting next week So don’t wait for me

12 If I………….any problem, I………….ask for your help

A has……will B had……will C have… would D have…… will

13 The meal………….when I came

A was be cooked B is cooked C was being cooked D is being cooked

14 He wonders………….with my heavy luggage

A what I will do B what will I do C what I would do D what I do

15 He ………….to find a job, but he had no luck

hardly

16 The driver was…………

A serious injured B seriously injured C injure seriously D injured serious

II In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A,B,C and

D Choose the one word or phrase which must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct ( 1.5 points )

1 When she lived (A) at a farm, Kate (B) used to get up early and (C) go to bed as the sun (D) went down

2 Kin (A) missed her plane yesterday (B) because a traffic jam (C) on her way to (D) the airport

3 Sara (A) speaks so (B) fastly that I (C) can’t understand (D) her

4 (A) How many (B) information (C) did you (D) ask for ?

5 (A) Would you mind (B) to give me (C) a hand (D) with the bag ?

6 Pelé, (A) from Brazil, is (B) considered one of the (C) greatest football (D) player of all time

READING

I.Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space (2.5 points)

Some people call it Britain Others say (1)………….Britain Many people mistakenly call the (2)………….country England But its real name is a mouthful : the United Kingdom (3)………….Great Britain and Northern Ireland That’s why it’s usually just called the United Kingdom, or UK for (4)…………

The United Kingdom is a (5)………….made up of four parts : England, Scotland, Wales, and (6)………….Ireland For centuries, it was (7)………….by kings and queens The United Kingdom still has a monarchy, although today its power is mostly symbolic

England is the biggest part, but don’t (8)………….the others Each part was once ruled separately Each has its (9)………….culture and its own native language, which some people still speak Each even has its own national soccer (10)………….!

4 A easy B little C short D small

II Read the following passage and answer the questions( 2.5 points )

Dear Santa Claus,

My name is Amy I am nine years old I have a problem at school Can you help me Santa ? Kids laugh at me because of the way I walk and run and talk I have cerebral palsy.

I just want one day when no one laughs at me or makes fun of me.

Love, Amy

At radio station WJLT in Fort Wayne, Indiana, letters poured in for the Christmas wish contest The workers had fun reading about all the different presents that boys and girls from across the city wanted for Christmas When Amy’s letter arrived at the radio station, manager Lee Tobin read it carefully He knew cerebral palsy was a muscle disorder that might confuse Amy’s schoolmates who didn’t understand her disability He thought it would

be good for the people in Fort Wayne to hear about this special third-grader and her unusual wish Mr Tobin called up the local newspaper

The next day, a picture of Amy and her letter to Santa made the front page of the News Sentinel The story spread quickly All across the country, newspapers and radio and television stations reported the story of the little girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who asked for such a simple yet remarkable regular at the Hagadorn house Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation They came filled with holiday greetings and words of encouragement

1 What was the problem with Amy ?

A She had no friends at school

B She was laughed at by her schoolmates

C She was a special muscular third-grader

D She could not run and walk by herself

2 Radio station WJLT

A was where Santa Claus worked

B had a contest for children who had disability at Christmas

C received letters from children with problems

D had a service for children at Christmas

3 Lee Tobin

A didn’t understand Amy’s disability

B was a kind person

C worked for the local newspaper

D worked with Santa Claus at Christmas

4 When Amy’s letter was printed in the newspaper,

A she could have one day without teasing

B children from her school sent her a lot of gifts.

C letters were sent to her from all over the world

D people across the country sent letters with kind words to her

5 What is Amy’s full name ?

A Amy Hagadorn

B Hagadorn Amy

C Fort Amy

D Wayne Amy

III Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word ( 2.5 points )

It’s a marvelous idea for children to do some cooking at an early age Generally speaking, most children can’t wait to help in the (1)………… and love getting involved in the preparation (2)………… their meals They should be encouraged to do so, and care should be (3)………… to ensure they enjoy the experience It is important to show them how to do things (4)………… but they shouldn’t be criticized too much Although the finished (5)………… may not be quite to your liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find

it the tastiest (6)………… he or she has ever eaten

Kitchens can, of course, be (7)………… places and so the absolute importance of keeping an eye (8)………… children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily Sharp (9)………… , for example, should be avoided until children are (10)………… enough to handle them safely

WRITING

I Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one( 2.5 points )

1 His parents made him study for his exams

He was………

2 We’d better buy a new cooker

It’s………

3 I lent my car to that man

That’s………

4 Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday

He suggested………

5 Everyone heard about the accident before I did

I was the………

II Writing: - An English-speaking friend is coming to stay with you for the weekend

- Write a letter telling your friend about three ideas you have for her/his visit

- Write your letter in about 100 words Do not write your name and your address

( 2 points )

_THE END _

ĐÁP ÁN

ANSWER KEY 1

PRONUNCIATION

I 1 pt

II 1.5 pts

1 collection 2 warmly 3 careless 4 products 5 weigh 6 surprising GRAMMAR

I 4 pts

9.D 10.B 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.A 15.A 16.B

II 1.5pts

READING

I 2.5pts

II 2.5 pts

III 2.5 pts

1 kitchen 2 of 3 taken 4 correctly 5 result

WRITING

I 2.5 pts

1 He was made to study for his exams by his parents

2 It’s time for us to buy a new cooker

It’s time we bought a new cooker

3 That’s the man (whom) I lent my car to

4 He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday

5 I was the last person to hear/know about the accident

II 2 pts

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TỈNH PHÚ YÊN

ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN

NĂM HỌC 2008-2009

Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

-Đề thi có 04 trang.

Thí sinh làm bài trên giấy thi, không làm bài trên đề.

-PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY

I Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

( 1 point )

4 A cleaned B repaired C planned D laughed

II Give the correct form of the word in brackets ( 1.5 points )

1 A machine could do this much more (easy)………

2 Jim swims very well He’s a good (swim)………

3 Do you know the (long) ………of the garden ?

4 She tried to make a good (impress)………on the interviewer

5 How much do you (weight)…………?

6 It was (surprise)…………that he failed the exam

GRAMMAR

1 Our father won’t……….us drive his car

2 Nga told me I would have an accident if I……….more care

A I’m not taking B haven’t taken C won’t take D didn’t take

3 Lan showed me the house……….she was born

4 He drank only……….water

5 These are my……….three children

A brother Tim’s B brother Tim C Tim’s brother D brother is Tim

6 Give me that magazine,……… ?

A do you B don’t you C will you D shall you

7 He speaks……….good English that it is a pleasure to talk with him

8 The washing machine was expensive,……….we couldn’t afford to buy it

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9 Mr Long, ……….has just talked to you, is my uncle.

10 Tornadoes can suck up anything that is……….their path

11 She describes herself……….a fashion designer

12 He……….with his friends in an apartment in Hue since last week

13 Must this test……….on time ?

14 ……….do you prefer, T-shirt or pullover ?

15 Wearing uniform helps students……….equal in many ways

16 It’s time we……….the bus

II In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A,B,C and

D Choose the one word or phrase which must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (1.5 points )

1 (A) In my first (B) day in Hanoi, my uncle (C) took me to (D) the Temple of Literature

2 (A) What’s your (B) favorite food ? - (C) I’d like (D) fish

3 They (A) often (B) have a dinner (C) at (D) half past six

4 I can’t (A) give you (B) a lift (C) because my car is (D) repairing

5 The best (A) ways to reduce (B) garbage is (C) to reuse and (D) recycle things

6 What (A) time does (B) she have her (C) Physical class ? - (D) At 8.40

READING

I.Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space (2.5 points)

Some people call it Britain Others say (1)………….Britain Many people mistakenly call the (2)………….country England But its real name is a mouthful : the United Kingdom (3)………….Great Britain and Northern Ireland That’s why it’s usually just called the United Kingdom, or UK for (4)…………

The United Kingdom is a (5)………….made up of four parts : England, Scotland, Wales, and (6)………….Ireland For centuries, it was (7)………….by kings and queens The United Kingdom still has a monarchy, although today its power is mostly symbolic

England is the biggest part, but don’t (8)………….the others Each part was once ruled separately Each has its (9)………….culture and its own native language, which some people still speak Each even has its own national soccer (10)………….!

7 A lead B ruled C headed D topped

II Read the following passage and answer the questions ( 2.5 points )

Teeth do lots of things They help you eat by chewing food It’s the first step in the

process of digestion Teeth also help you talk Say the word thirsty and the word little Did you feel your tongue touch your upper front teeth ? You should have felt it on the th- and the

–tle You need your teeth to create certain sounds in speech Teeth help determine how you

look They support muscles in your face If you didn’t have teeth , your lips would go inward

Teeth are the hardest parts of the human body They often survive long after the bones have decayed Although they are hard, teeth can decay Have you ever had a hole in a tooth ? It develops when tiny bacteria eat away at the enamel Luckily, a dentist can fill the holes that bacteria make Once a tooth decays, it can more easily break That’s why it’s so important to keep teeth clean Brushing your teeth helps get rid of bacteria and the bits of food that bacteria feed on

1 Human teeth are…………

A an important part of the digestive system

B beautiful when you smile and talk

C to make your lips full

D what lucky dentists look after

2 In order to pronounce the word thing, you need to………….

A let your lips go inward

B use your teeth together with your tongue

C learn how to make a speech

D support your face with your teeth

3 How many main things teeth do to humans according to the 1st paragraph ?

4 Teeth are………

A the hardest parts of the human body which survive forever

B hard but they can also decay

C too hard to break

D filled by dentists when they decay

5 We can avoid tooth decay by…………

A living next to the dentist’s

B feeding bacteria with food

C keeping teeth clean

D filling the hole ourselves

III Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word ( 2.5 points )

Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can be found in books The (1)……….of the book is one of humankind’s greatest achievements, the importance of which cannot (2)……….overestimated Books are very adaptable,

providing us (3)……….both entertainment (4)……… information The production of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in a form (5)……… is recognisable to us today The books read by the Romans , (6)………., have some similarity to the ones we (7)……….now Until the middle of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were (8)……….by hand They were often beautifully illustrated and always rare and (9)……… With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, making knowledge (10)……… widespread and accessible

WRITING

I Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one( 2.5 points )

1 I didn’t arrive in time to see her

I wasn’t early………

2 “ Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat ? “ he asked

He suggested………

3 Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop

All the switches………

4 Mrs Edwards is the owner of that car

That car………

5 May I borrow your pen ?

Would you mind………

II Writing: - An English-speaking friend is coming to stay with you for the weekend

- Write a letter telling your friend about three ideas you have for her/his visit

- Write your letter in about 100 words Do not write your name and your address

( 2 points )

_THE END _

ĐÁP ÁN

ANSWER KEY 2 PRONUNCIATION

I 1 pt

II 1.5 pts

1 easily 2 swimmer 3 length 4 impression 5 weigh 6 surprising GRAMMAR

I 4 pts

9.A 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.B 16.D

II 1.5pts

READING

I 2.5pts

II 2.5 pts

III 2.5 pts

6 however 7 read 8 written 9 expensive 10 more

WRITING

I 2.5 pts

1 I wasn’t early enough to see her

2 He suggested that I should put my luggage under the seat

3 All the switches must be turned off before leaving the workshop

4 That car belongs to Mrs Edwards

5 Would you mind if I borrowed your pen ?

II 2 pts