(2017) ĐỀ VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CÁC MÔN THI THỬ LẦN 2 NĂM 2017 – Trung Tâm Phổ Thông Năng Khiếu (Dạy – Học Thêm) KC485

TRUNG TÂM DẠY THÊM – HỌC THÊM PHỔ THÔNG NĂNG KHIẾU THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 lần thứ hai Môn thi:TIẾNG ANH (không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài:90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề thi có trang 485 Mã đề thi: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from to 15 1: What was Davy’s _ for being absent again? A cause B duty C excuse D assumption 2: If you don’t clean that wound, it may become _ A affected B injured C polluted D infected 3: Our charity _ food to hundreds of homeless people every day A emits B distributes C spreads D transmits 4: I still have _ memories of the vacation I spent on a Greek island last summer A major B vivid C active D clean 5: Kelly _ me when she revealed my secret to my parents A mistook B praised C defended D betrayed 6: Ted still has a _ on his face from when his cat scratched him A wrinkle B scar C spot D freckle 7: “Why’s this kitchen window broken?” “Oh no; someone must’ve _ the house while we were away.” A come across B looked up C broken into D put up with 8: After his serious car accident, Rob was _ to a wheelchair A connected B limited C confined D related 9: Technological _ has been extremely rapid in the past decade A progress B promotion C improvement D increase 10: The new machinery should _ us to increase production A enable B achieve C let D manage 11: I’m having _ with my car and must have it serviced A problem B trouble C struggle D obstacle 12: Steve participates in a wide range of outdoor _ A conditions B actions C facilities D activities 13: A linen bag is a great gift, since it is the latest fashion _ A direction B trend C aim D range 14: I didn’t _ Dianne because her new haircut makes her look much younger A recognize B realize C discover D separate 15: What did he _ you to about your weight problem? A explain B advise C insist D suggest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions from 16 to 20 16: Despite fats and oils are nutritionally important as energy sources, medical research indicates that A B C D saturated fats may contribute to hardening of the arteries 17: The most important characteristic of their eating habits are they like raw food and not use A B C D sauces with a strong flavour 18: Rafting was an essential mean of transportation from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century A B C D 19: Because her work was popular with European royally, Harriet Goodhue Hosmer became financial A B C successful as a sculptor in the mid-eighteen hundreds D Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 485 20: Japanese rice is sticky and nutritious, so when combined with the main dishes and the soup, A B it make a complete meal C D Read the sections on the next page and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30 Question 21 refers to section A on the next page 21: What will be one of the responsibilities of the successful candidate? A to provide information on the attractions B to make sure the passengers have accommodation C to keep in contact with the company’s head office D to give a review of the overall tour Questions 22-23 refer to section B on the next page 22: What is the main purpose of section B? A to promote sightseeing tours B to give information about the Galapagos C to describe different types of vessels D to stress the natural beauty of an area 23: Which of the following does ‘Galapagos Discoveries’ offer? A a knowledgeable tour guide B lectures on local history C a free romantic dinner D a variety of water activities Questions 24-25 refer to section C on the next page 24: What is the Northern Territory Daily? A a TV commercial B a leaflet C a travel agency 25: Why does Luke Smith want to work for ‘Galapagos Discoveries’? A He considers the company to be the best in the area B He is unemployed at the moment C He has never done marine work before D He would become better acquainted with the sea D a newspaper Questions 26-28 refer to section D on the next page 26: What is probably true about the Galapagos wildlife? A It cannot be seen during the autumn months B It cannot be found elsewhere C It is in danger of extinction D It can only be viewed by boat 27: In the first sentence of paragraph 1, what does the writer mean by fearless wildlife? A People are not afraid of the animals B The animals allow people to get close to them C The animals make people scared D The animals can be extremely dangerous 28: When the islands receive the most visitors? A from July to November B from September to November C from June to August D from December to May Questions 29-30 refer to sections A, B, C and D 29: Which sections request a response? A sections B, C and D B sections A, B and D C sections A, B and C D all sections 30: Which of the following is essential for the position of marine tour guide? A detailed knowledge of the Galapagos B a diving qualification C a friendly personality D a boat driver’s license Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 485 A Galapagos Discoveries C Tour Guides Required Are you outgoing, sociable and accommodating? Do you have a good command of English and basic understanding of the history and marine life of the Galapagos? If so, we would like to hear from you! Galapagos Discoveries need experienced tour guides to accompany up to 17 passengers a time on our boat/yacht tours Your duties will include welcoming passengers aboard, ensuring they feel at home and giving a commentary about the local sights and wildlife If this sounds like the job for you, please mail us at jobs@galapagosdiscoveries.com telling us why Interviews will be held from June 20-27 at our company's head office in London From: LUKE SMITH (lukesmith@bmail.com) To: GALAPAGOS DISCOVERIES (jobs@galapagosdiscoveries.com) Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to apply for the position of tour guide as advertised in last week's Northern Territory Daily I consider Galapagos Discoveries one of the most forward-looking in the field of tourism; therefore, I would like to become part of your team and offer my services During my seven years in the travel and tourism industry, I have had experience in education, tour management, net marketing and environmental conservation I led tours of up to five days, catered to customer needs, planned provisions and itineraries, gave educational talks and ensured the overall safety and enjoyment of the clients' experience Working with your company would give me the opportunity to gain the best marine experience possible since until now my duties mostly involved land-based work I attach my curriculum vitae and would be happy to supply any further details should they be required I thank you for considering my application and am willing to attend an interview at any time I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience Kind regards, Luke Smith B Attraction type: boat/yacht tours D Name of tour operator: Galapagos Discoveries Tour description: We provide voyages of excitement and discovery aboard romantic wooden sailboats or swift modern motor yachts With a maximum capacity of seventeen guests on each vessel, the service we provide is of the highest quality and the atmosphere is warm and friendly Your qualified escort will not only make you feel comfortable but will also enlighten you on the natural history and marine life of the Galapagos Try your hand at snorkeling or just relax on board and enjoy the stunning scenery! Alternatively, you may wish to charter a vessel privately and have a day or evening tailor-made just for you The best way to contact us is to email us directly at: info@galapagosdiscoveries.com The Galapagos Archipelago The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique and fearless wildlife, much of which was inspiration for Charles Darwin's works The islands are therefore popular amongst natural historians, both professional and amateur Giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas and different bird species can all be seen and approached The landscape of the islands is relatively barren, but beautiful nonetheless Each month brings unique climate variations and wildlife viewing opportunities Peak season is typically December through May when the seas are calmest and the weather warmest However, the summer months of June through August are also quite popular as the animals are more active September through November is typically low season when maintenance work is done on most boats For divers, peak season is July through November when whale sharks can be found Strict controls on tourist access are maintained in an effort to protect the natural habitats All land visitors must be accompanied by a qualified tour guide Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 485 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40 All the locals had warned us against camping near the military base but we paid no attention What could possibly go (31) _? After a busy day catching fish we got straight into our sleeping bags My friend was fast (32) _, but I was awake as I had a (33) _ feeling (34) _, a strange noise came from behind the bushes I stood up (35) _ with fear and I shouted in a deep (36) _, ‘Who's there?’ Then I saw a bright object, the size of a tennis ball, which appeared out of (37) _ It (38) _ fast towards me when I instinctively lowered my head Luckily it passed a few centimetres above me ‘That was a narrow (39) _,’ I thought The object vanished and never appeared again I guess I'll never find out if the army had (40) _ out an experiment or it I'd seen a real UFO 31: A bad B wrong C fast D well 32: A asleep B sleepy C awake D tired 33: A marvellous B tiny C brilliant D weird 34: A Suddenly B Thankfully C Luckily D Finally 35: A waiting B walking C glowing D shaking 36: A noise B voice C shape D skin 37: A anywhere B nowhere C everywhere D somewhere 38: A will fly B flies C has flown D was flying 39: A take off B escape C mistake D scratch 40: A jumped B carried C found D did Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the questions from 41 to 45 41: A honest B forest C request D earnest 42: A frustrate B elevate C concentrate D literate 43: A happen B fate C cake D grate 44: A relaxed B attached C imitated D picked 45: A strong B wrong C long D among Read the doctor’s information sheet about fruit and vegetables and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND YOU! Why is it important to eat fruit and vegetables? Rich in vitamins and nutrients, fruit and vegetables make up the basis of a healthy diet In fact, they are our fountain of youth, so it’s hard to understand how so many of us can resist these natural miracle foods But sadly, we The hard facts tell us that 70% of the US population – that’s seven out of every ten Americans – fail to meet the minimum recommendation of five servings a day This leaves us overfed and undernourished, causing a variety of health problems Adding more fruit and veggies to your meals will dramatically help your body fight disease, boost your energy and trim your waistline How I add more fruit and vegetables to my diet? There are several easy ways to put more natural goodness into all your meals If you’re willing to try something new, you can have a lot of fun doing it too All it takes is a little planning: • Drink your fruit by making smoothies and freshly squeezed juices The combinations of ingredients you can use are endless, and in many cases, these drinks are so filling that they make a good substitute for an entire meal Try using a high-powered blender to make thick tropical cocktails like pineapple-orangebanana For something simpler, a hand-operated citrus juicer is all you need to make delicious, cheap and naturally sweet orange juice • Eat more veggies by starting one meal a day with a small salad And instead of the usual iceberg lettuce, try making a spinach salad After all, the darker the greens, the more nutrient-rich they are • Add peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms or onions to your scrambled eggs or anywhere else you can think of, such as in pasta sauces, soups and sandwiches • For dessert, how about frozen bananas and grapes? If you have an extra sweet tooth, you can dip the bananas into melted dark chocolate before you freeze them Otherwise, strawberries dipped in dark Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 485 chocolate are also a delicious, guilt-free treat • Never leave the house without a healthy snack such as a small bag of dried apricots, apples or cranberries To avoid keeping the rest of the family waiting, always keep your fresh fruits and vegetables sliced, well-packed and ready to go But just remember, to maximize their nutritional value, it is recommended that fruit and veggies are soaked for 20 minutes in a mixture of water and white vinegar This will not only keep them fresh, but will also remove all dirt, insects and bacteria 46: The information sheet implies that fruit and vegetables A are liked by many people B keep you feeling and looking young C are less effective than medication for fighting disease D are not recommended for everyone 47: According to the first paragraph, how many Americans eat enough fruit and vegetables? A 30% of the population B 10% of the population C 70% of the population D 5% of the population 48: What does the author mean when he says This leaves us overfed and undernourished in paragraph 1? A We eat too much unhealthy food B We need to eat more in order to fight disease C We can survive on fruit and vegetables alone D We don’t take our health seriously 49: How does the information sheet describe the process of adding more fruit and vegetables to your diet? A as educational B as time-consuming C as complicated D as enjoyable 50: The information sheet says that many freshly made fruit drinks can a meal A replace B improve C transform D go with 51: Why is spinach mentioned? A to explain that it is the most nutritious vegetable of all B as a tastier alternative to lettuce C as an ingredient for a recipe D to explain that darker vegetables are healthier 52: Which of the following is closest in meaning to treat in paragraph 6? A need B recipe C meal D luxury 53: What is one time-saving tip mentioned in the information sheet? A using a blender rather than a hand-operated juicer B soaking fruit and vegetables in water and vinegar C preparing fruit and vegetables before putting them away D buying pre-washed fruit and vegetables 54: The information sheet emphasizes that fruit and vegetables should be well A cleaned B cooked C dried D sliced 55: What is the main purpose of this information sheet? A to make recommendations about how to eat more healthily with less money B to provide recipes which include more fruits and vegetables C to offer advice on how to eat more healthily D to convince people to become vegetarians Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 56: I’ve got too much to I wish I _ so many responsibilities A never have taken on B have never taken on C did never take on D had never taken on 57: _ who told me that we have to leave first thing in the morning A Was Chris B Was it Chris C It was Chris D Chris 58: Neil is still upset, so you’d better _ what happened when you see him A mention not B not to mention C didn’t mention D not mention 59: I went to the ATM _ withdraw some money from my bank account A in order B so as I would C with a view to D so that I could 60: Sorry, but I don’t have the time _ this 400-page report today A to look through B looking through C I looked through D look through 61: I saw Olivia while I was walking the dog _ day A the other B one other C other D another Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 485 62: The convenience store across the street is open _ 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day A between B from C since D until 63: The man _ the black hat is my son’s teacher A was wearing B who wearing C wearing D he was wearing 64: The company picnic was canceled _ the heavy rain A in case B because C owing to D on account 65: Make sure you lock the drawer after _ the documents you need A you will take out B you will have taken out C you’ve taken out D you’re taking out Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the first sentence of each of the questions from 66 to 70 66: Neither Helen nor Diana is able to meet you tonight A Helen and Diana cannot meet you tonight B Helen can meet you tonight but Diana cannot C Helen and Diana can meet you but not in the evening D Helen and Diana can meet you tonight 67: He lied to his parents in order not to be punished A His parents told him he would be punished if he lied B He lied to his parents so that he wouldn't be punished C If he had lied to his parents, they would have punished him D He lied to his parents although they punished him 68: I couldn't eat my dinner as I'd already eaten a bar of chocolate A I had some chocolate after dinner so I'm not hungry B I wasn't hungry at dinner because I had eaten some chocolate earlier C I was so hungry that I ate a bar of chocolate as well as my dinner D I couldn't eat any chocolate because I'd just eaten my dinner 69: Her husband has always given her flowers on her birthday A Her husband has always been given flowers on her birthday B She has always been given flowers by her husband on her birthday C She likes it when her husband gives her flowers on her birthday D Her husband has just remembered to buy her flowers for her birthday 70: Perhaps you will have an interview soon A You have to have an interview soon B You'd better have an interview soon C You want to have an interview soon D You may have an interview soon Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 71 to 80 John wanted so much to become a successful businessman In fact, he was (71) _ to succeed His (72) _ from university were excellent and he worked long hours His (73) _ was to make a (74) _ selling new products (75) _, he stopped looking (76) _ himself, ate junk food and soon he put (77) _ weight After a while, he started feeling unwell (78) _ his doctor’s advice, he carried (79) _ working for 12 hours a day, seven days a week (80) _ he ended up in hospital, where he realised that health is as important as success 71: A calculated B remembered C estimated D determined 72: A circumstances B policies C situations D qualifications 73: A ambition B difference C experience D knowledge 74: A fortune B failure C mind D risk 75: A Besides B Despite C However D Therefore 76: A out B into C after D at 77: A in B up C on D off 78: A Because of this B In spite C Despite D As a result 79: A on B out C into D up 80: A Furthermore B As a result C Despite D Nevertheless Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 485 ... the company’s head office D to give a review of the overall tour Questions 22 -23 refer to section B on the next page 22 : What is the main purpose of section B? A to promote sightseeing tours B... sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30 Question 21 refers to section A on the next page 21 : What will be one of the responsibilities of the successful candidate?... 23 : Which of the following does ‘Galapagos Discoveries’ offer? A a knowledgeable tour guide B lectures on local history C a free romantic dinner D a variety of water activities Questions 24 -25