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TRẠI HÈ HÙNG VƯƠNG LẦN THỨ X ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG KHỐI 10 (Đề có 10 trang) ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT Part 1: Listening A LISTENING I Listen to the conversation and the tasks that follow You will listen to the recording just ONCE (10 points) Questions 1-5: Complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer Josie is concerned about her later this week The purpose of the experiments is to measure the The first experiment needs to be done because of the distances involved In this experiment, some pupils have a stopwatch and the others have a , such as a bell The result of this experiment should be accurate to within approximately II Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer (20pts) Size of business Start-ups Small Companies O-foods Help being given Improving the _ Innovations turnaround Support to attract business partners and Sampsons Ltd achieve _ (2) Business (3) (1) Medium Vintage Scooter Product monitoring scheme after sales Build Ltd Jones System customer service Extension of (4) Conflict management and _ (5) III You will hear part of an interview with a woman called Barbara Darby, who works as a casting director in the film industry Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best according to what you hear You will listen to the recording just ONCE (10 points) According to Barbara, a casting director needs above all _ A to learn from experience B to be a good communicator C to have a relevant qualification D to have a natural feel for the job Barbara says that she looks for actors who _ A can play a variety of roles B complement each other C accept her way of working D think deeply about a part At which stage in the casting process does Barbara meet the actors? A before she goes to see them performing liveB once the director has approved them C before a final short list is drawn up D as soon as a final selection is made Barbara explains that what motivates her now is a need for _ A personal satisfaction B professional recognition C a glamorous lifestyle D financial security What made Barbara give up her job for a while? A She’d become tired of travelling B She was ready to try something new C She felt she’d been put under too much pressure D She found that she was no longer as committed to it LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer Circle the letter A, B, C or D (20 points) This film ……… several scenes which were very funny A features B pictures C depicts Sales of margarine rose last year ………… those of butter A comparing B at a loss of C at the expense of D illustrates D with regard to We all feel that his jokes about immigrants were in very poor … … A form B view C feeling As the President was absent, I was asked to …… the meeting D taste A officiate B govern C chair D regulate The product was withdrawn from sale because there was no longer any … … for it A call B interest C claim D order The trouble with Stan is that he makes such a fuss about even the most…… injury A slight B trivial C basic D elementary I had no chance to defend myself; the dog ……… for me as soon as I opened the door A went B ran C fell D stood Please ……… a copy of your application form for at least six months A return B revise C retain D refer They turned down the proposal ………… that it didn’t fulfill their requirements A by reason B on the grounds C as a cause 10 Sales reached a …… in June and then fell off D allowing A climax B summit C peak 11 Get him to sign the contract before he has second……………… D height A plans B thoughts C intentions D ideas 12 Tim was …… on causing mischief and nothing was going to stop him A intent B determined C fixed D obsessed 13 He muttered something under his ………, but I didn’t catch what he said A mouth B breath C voice D chin 14 How exactly did you set ……… training the horses to work so well together? A up B to C about 15 If you’re at a(n) …… end, you could help me in the garden D out A open B free C loose D empty 16 He agreed to accept the position……… that he would be given a share of the company’s profits A in the agreement B with the aim C with the purpose D.on the understanding 17 This calculator has a number of ……… in the way it can be used A reservations B constrictions C obstructions D limitations 18 I could tell at a ……… that nothing had changed between Barbara and Edward A glimpse B blink C wink D glance 19 The new road currently under ….…… will solve the traffic problems in the town A design B progress C construction D work 20 I must go to bed early tonight; I sat up till the ….… hours to finish that report A small B late C deep D last II Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap Write your answer in the space provided (10 points) She was so weak that she felt (sufficient) _ well to go back to work His busy schedule made him completely (access) Only when I completed reading the autobiographical novel did I get the true (see) into the writer’s complex nature Substantial damages will be paid to the (able) who suffered from the worst injuries during the war He says he had no intention of hurting me, but I’m sure he hit me (purpose) Don’t anything stupid that results in his (please) Within the last two decades the computer has become the most (dispense) piece of equipment in the office Her (stand) _ academic record was the main reason for our lastminute decision to intake her I didn't believe him His story was very (convince) 10 The (electrify) of agriculture in our country is very necessary III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction (10 points) The oldest and most widespread celebrations are that connected with the harvesting of the first fruits For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine It’s no use blaming him really You know he had no choice but doing as he was told If the concentration of the gases rises, they trap more heat within the atmosphere, causes worldwide temperature to rise Migrant workers live in substandard unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often are lacking medical care IV Fill in the gap with particles or prepositions (10 points) I’ll put you to your research department Please hold on I don’t think people should be allowed to perform experiments animals The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, an attempt to understand their past Please pull and stop so that I can buy something to drink I was taken when Mr Michael said that I’d hurt his feeling As we walked down the street, Helen took pity the beggar and gave him some money I know we had an argument but now I’d quite like to made I didn’t recognize Ed when I saw him because he was disguise Try spreading something low fat your bread instead of butter 10 My dad wants me to go to university but I’m in two minds it READING I Read the passage then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in each answer (10 points) The development of writing (1) _a huge difference to the world and we might see it as the beginning of the (2) _ Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers have been (3) _ in China that date from around 4000 BC Hieroglyphics and other forms of “picture writing” developed in the (4) _ around Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), where the (5) _ Sumerian civilization was based, from around 1050 BC onwards However, the first ( 6) _ alphabet was used by the Phoenicians around 1050 BC Their alphabet had 22 letters and it is (7) _ that it lasted for 1000 years The first two signs were called ‘aleph” and ‘beth”, which in Greek became “alpha” and “beta”, which gave us the (8 ) _ word alphabet The modern European alphabet is based on the Greek and (9 ) _ to other European countries under the Romans A number of changes took place as time (10) _ The Romans added the letter G, and the letter J and V were unknown to people in Shakespeare’s time A did B had C made D took A media B bulletin C program D journalism A invented B played C discovered A distance B area C length A antiqueB old-fashion C ancient D appeared D earth D dated A true B accurate C exact D precise A observed B measured C counted D estimated A new B trendy C modern D fashionable A spread B appeared C was D occurred 10 A spent B passed C went D developed II Read the text and then choose the best answer to each of the questions (10points) Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for such foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated Advocates of organic foods- a term whose meaning varies greatlyfrequently proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others The growing interest of consumers in the safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet is a welcome development However, much of this interest has been sparked by sweeping claims that the food supply is unsafe or inadequate in meeting nutritional needs Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of written material advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact from fiction As a result, claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized and form the basis for folklore Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for "no-aging" diets, new vitamins, and other wonder foods There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are superior to synthetic ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to unfertilized eggs, that untreated grains are better than fumigated grains, and the like One thing that most organically grown food products seem to have in common is that they cost more than conventionally grown foods But in many cases consumers are misled if they believe organic foods can maintain health and provide better nutritional quality than conventionally grown foods So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with limited incomes, distrust the regular food supply and buy only expensive organic foods instead The word "Advocates" in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Proponents B Merchants C Inspectors D Consumers C organic foods D products In line 3, the word "others" refers to A advantages B advocates The "welcome development" mentioned in line is an increase in A interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans B the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet C the amount of healthy food grown in North America D the number of consumers in North America According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term "organic food"? A It is accepted by most nutritionists B It has been used only in recent years C It has no fixed meaning D It is seldom used by consumers The word "unsubstantiated" in line 15 is closest in meaning to A unbelievable B uncontested C unpopular D unverified The word "maintain" in line 20 is closest in meaning to A improve B monitor C preserve D restore The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because A organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods B many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods C conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods D too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often A careless B mistaken C thrifty D wealthy What is the author's attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods? A Very enthusiastic B Somewhat favorable C Neutral D skeptical 10 The word conventionally used in the passage is closest in meaning to: A originally B firstly C traditionally D initially III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points) Instant decisions We often assume the best way to come to a decision is to (1) ages taking into account a lot of information before we arrive at our conclusion We weigh the evidence (2) the belief that instant decisions are unreliable However, there are arguments (3) a reassessment of that view It may be that from time to time our subconscious mind does a better job in a moment than our conscious mind does When Evelyn Harrison, an export on sculpture, (4) shown a statue that the J.Paul Getty Museum had purchases for $10 million, she blurted (5) that it was a fake It came as a shock to the museum Harrison was unable to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to cast doubt (6) the statue Now most experts have come (7) to her position, but how did she tell the (8) between that and the real article so quickly? It’s probable that her subconscious mind sorted through information that (9) the notice of her conscious mind Although we are rarely, (10) ever, aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly effective IV Filling the blank with phrases/sentences suggested (10pts) Not Just Another Russian ………A……… (0) He would grow up to write two of the greatest novels in the history of literature and inspire social reform that would make an impact on the world Not just another Russian author, (1) _ Tolstoy was an unsettled young man He was a poor student who left his university when he could find no meaning in his studies He joined the army but could not endure the violence and soon left that as well By this time, Tolstoy was being noticed as a writer but he still felt unfulfilled (2) _ In them, Tolstoy offered a new kind of fiction to Russian readers He described events and characters so detailed and convincing that they blurred the line between the imaginary and real life In Tolstoy's version, it was not great leaders that moved history, but the common people (3) _ Tolstoy suffered a mid-life crisis after writing Anna Karenina _ (4), he decided he must find the meaning of life or else kill himself What he found came from the core of his Christian faith-universal love and passive resistance to evil Gandhi later adopted this message in his campaign to free India Martin Luther King, Jr did the same in his fight for racial equality in America _ (5) Tolstoy was a gifted writer, but it was his revolutionary ideas that changed the course of history and the world in which we live A In 1828, baby Leo was born into the rich and powerful Tolstoy family of Central Russia B His work has been called, "not art, but a piece of life." C Leo Tolstoy was a teacher, a philosopher, and the grandfather of non-violent revolution D The effects of passive resistance can still be felt today E It was during this time that Tolstoy wrote his most famous books, War and Peace and Anna Karenina F Giving up his fortune to live among the peasants, V Read the passage carefully The passage has six paragraphs, A-F Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B and D-F from the list of headings below There are two headings you not need (10pts) List of Headings Effects of irrigation on sedimentation The danger of flooding the Cairo area Causing pollution in the Mediterranean Interrupting a natural process The threat to food production Less valuable sediment than before Egypt's disappearing coastline Looking at the long-term impact 10 Example: Paragraph A : Part B: …………… Part C: …………… Part D: …………… Part E: …………… Part F: …………… Alarming Environmental Problem of a Delta A The fertile land of the Nile delta is being eroded along Egypt's Mediterranean coast at an astounding rate Formerly, land scoured away from the coastline by the currents of the Mediterranean Sea used to be replaced by sediment brought down to the delta by the River Nile, but this is no longer happening B People have blamed this on the two large dams at Aswan in the south of Egypt, which hold back virtually all of the sediment that used to flow down the river It used to flow freely, carrying huge quantities of sediment north from Africa's interior to be deposited on the Nile delta in 7,000 years Annual flooding brought in new, nutrient-rich soil to the delta region, replacing what had been washed away by the sea, and dispensing with the need for fertilizers in Egypt's richest food-growing area But when the Aswan dams were constructed in the 20th century to provide electricity and irrigation, and to protect the huge population centre of Cairo and its surrounding areas from annual flooding and drought, not passing down to the delta, most of the sediment with its natural fertilizer accumulated up above the dam in the southern, upstream half of Lake Nasser C Now, however, there turns out to be more to the story It appears that the sediment-free water emerging from the dams picks up silt and sand as it erodes the river bed and banks on the 800-kilometre trip to Cairo Daniel Jean Stanley of the Smithsonian Institute noticed that water samples taken in Cairo before the river enters the delta indicated that the river sometimes carries more than 850 grams of sediment per cubic meter of water - almost half of what before the dams were built 11 'The significance of this didn't strike me until after I had read 50 or 60 studies,' says Stanley There is still a lot of sediment coming into the delta, but virtually no sediment comes out into the Mediterranean to replenish the Coastline.' D Most of the Nile water is diverted into more than 10,000 kilometers of irrigation canals and only a small proportion reaches the sea directly through the rivers in the delta The water in the irrigation canals is still or very slow-moving, thus cannot carry sediment, he explains The sediment sinks to the bottom and then is added to fields by farmers or pumped with the water into the four large freshwater lagoons that are located near the outer edges of the delta So very little of it actually reaches the coastline to replace what is being washed away by the Mediterranean currents E The farms and fishing and aquaculture account for much of Egypt's food supply But by the time the sediment has come to rest in the fields and lagoons it is laden with municipal, industrial and agricultural waste from the Cairo region 'Pollutants are building up faster and faster' says Stanley Based on his investigations of sediment from the delta lagoons, Frederic Siegel of George Washington University concurs ‘In Manzalah Lagoon, for example, the increase in mercury, lead, etc., coincided with the building of the High Dam at Aswan, the availability of cheap electricity, and major power-based industries development’ he says Since then mercury concentration has increased significantly Lead from engines using leaded fuels and from other industrial sources has also increased dramatically These can easily enter the food chain, affecting the productivity of Fishing and Farming Another problem is agricultural wastes including fertilizers in the lagoons can upset the ecology of the area with serious effects on the fishing industry F According to Siegel, international environmental organizations are beginning to pay loser attention to the region, partly because of the problems of the Nile delta, but principally because they fear the impact this situation could have on the whole Mediterranean coastal ecosystem But there are no easy solutions In the immediate future, Stanley believes that one solution would be to make artificial floods to flush 12 out the delta waterways as natural floods did He says, however, though this is an easier said than done matter, an alternative process such as desalination may have to be used to increase the amount of water available Decide whether each statement is true (T) or false (F) or not given (NG) The River Nile no longer brings down sediment to land of the Nile delta People living on the Nile delta could without fertilizers for their land before the construction of Aswan dams The farmers pump water from the Nile into their fields to enrich the soil Aswan dams discharge toxic chemical like lead and mercury International environmental organizations are still looking for the best solution to the delta problems PART IV: WRITING I Rewrite the sentences using the given word in the brackets DO NOT change its form (5 points) Harry is the spitting image of his mother! (RESEMBLANCE) _ Mr Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success (ATTRIBUTED) _ She and her husband disagree strongly about how their daughter should be educated (EYE) _ Pete is far superior to his brother in terms of technical knowledge (MATCH) _ On no account will I lend you $500 (QUESTION) 13 _ II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first (5 points) As I listened to the music on repeated occasions, my request for the composers increased The more _ In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she has got on very well Reluctant _ Ben certainly wasn’t as innocent as he pretended to be Ben was by _ Most people can understand him when he speaks English He can make _ With the introduction of the computers into the classrooms, students’ performance has been greatly enhanced The introduction _ III Study the chart that shows the participation in social work by men and women of the country of Fancy from 1992 to 2000 and write a report of about 150 words describing their contribution (20 pt) 14 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IV Write a paragraph of around 200 words about the following topic: (30 points) “The modern generation of teenagers is less well behaved than previous generations of teenagers” Do you agree ? Why/Why not? 15 THE END 16 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI TRẠI HÈ HÙNG VƯƠNG LẦN X ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TIẾNG ANH- LỚP 10 Part 1: Listening I (10 points) teaching practice outside 20%/ (twenty percent) (long) tube take an average II (5 points) stock III (5 points) D speed of sound loud sound source wavelength gets louder 10 keep good records production targets expansion plans (company’s) product range team building B C A C LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer (20 points) 1.A 11.B C 12.A 3.D 13.B 4.C 14.C 5.A 15.C 6.B 16.D A C 17 D 18.D 9.B 19.C 10.C 20.A II Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap Write your answer in the numbered box (10 points) insufficiently displeasure inaccessible indispensable insight outstanding 17 disabled unconvincing purposefully 10 electrification III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction The oldest and most widespread celebrations are that connected with the harvesting of the first fruits - those For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine used It’s no use blaming him really You know he had no choice but doing as he was told If the concentration of the gases rises, they trap more heat within the atmosphere, causes worldwide temperature to rise causing Migrant workers live in substandard unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often are lacking medical care lack IV Fill in the gap with particles or prepositions I’ll put you through to your research department Please hold on I don’t think people should be allowed to perform experiments on animals The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, in an attempt to understand their past Please pull in and stop so that I can buy something to drink I was taken aback when Mr Michael said that I’d hurt his feeling As we walked down the street, Helen took pity on the beggar and gave him some money I know we had an argument but now I’d quite like to made up I didn’t recognize Ed when I saw him because he was in disguise Try spreading something low fat over/on your bread instead of butter 10 My dad wants me to go to university but I’m in two minds about it READING I Read the passage then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in each answer A did B had C made D took A media B bulletin C program D journalism A invented B played C discovered D appeared A distance B area C length D earth 18 A antiqueB old-fashion C ancient D dated A true B accurate C exact D precise A observed B measured C counted D estimated A new B trendy C modern D fashionable A spread B appeared C was D occurred 10 A spent B passed C went D developed II Read the text and then choose the best answer to each of the questions The word "Advocates" in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Proponents B Merchants C Inspectors D Consumers In line 3, the word "others" refers to A advantages B advocates C organic foods D products The "welcome development" mentioned in line is an increase in E interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans F the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet G the amount of healthy food grown in North America H the number of consumers in North America According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term "organic food"? A It is accepted by most nutritionists B It has been used only in recent years C It has no fixed meaning D It is seldom used by consumers The word "unsubstantiated" in line 15 is closest in meaning to A unbelievable B uncontested C unpopular D unverified The word "maintain" in line 20 is closest in meaning to A improve B monitor C preserve D restore The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because A organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods B many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods C conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods D too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops 19 According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often A careless B mistaken C thrifty D wealthy What is the author's attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods? A Very enthusiastic B Somewhat favorable C Neutral D skeptical 10 The word conventionally used in the passage is closest in meaning to: A originally B firstly C traditionally D initially III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word taking in for on round/ around was out difference escaped 10 if IV Filling the blank with phrases/sentences suggested (10pts) Not Just Another Russian ………A……… (0) He would grow up to write two of the greatest novels in the history of literature and inspire social reform that would make an impact on the world Not just another Russian author, ……………………….(1) Tolstoy was an unsettled young man He was a poor student who left his university when he could find no meaning in his studies He joined the army but could not endure the violence and soon left that as well By this time, Tolstoy was being noticed as a writer but he still felt unfulfilled……………………….(2) In them, Tolstoy offered a new kind of fiction to Russian readers He described events and characters so detailed and convincing that they blurred the line between the imaginary and real life In Tolstoy's version, it was not great leaders that moved history, but the common people ……………….(3) Tolstoy suffered a mid-life crisis after writing Anna Karenina …………… (4), he decided he must find the meaning of life or else kill himself What he found came from the core of his Christian faith—universal love and passive resistance to evil Gandhi later adopted this message in his campaign to free India Martin Luther King, Jr did the same in his 20 fight for racial equality in America ……………….…(5) Tolstoy was a gifted writer, but it was his revolutionary ideas that changed the course of history and the world in which we live A In 1828, baby Leo was born into the rich and powerful Tolstoy family of Central Russia B His work has been called, "not art, but a piece of life." C Leo Tolstoy was a teacher, a philosopher, and the grandfather of non-violent revolution D The effects of passive resistance can still be felt today E It was during this time that Tolstoy wrote his most famous books, War and Peace and Anna Karenina F Giving up his fortune to live among the peasants, 1- C 2-E 3-B 4-F 5-D V Read the passage carefully The passage has six paragraphs, A-F Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B and D-F from the list of headings below There are two headings you not need (10pts) B-4 C-6 D-1 E-5 Decide whether each statement is true or false or not given The River Nile no longer brings down sediment to land of the Nile delta F-8 T People living on the Nile delta could without fertilizers for their land before the construction of Aswan dams T The farmers pump water from the Nile into their fields to enrich the soil NG Aswan dams discharge toxic chemical like lead and mercury F International environmental organizations are still looking for the best solution to the delta problems T PART IV: WRITING I Rewrite the sentences using the given word in the brackets DO NOT change its form Harry bears a strong/striking resemblance to his mother Mr Beaver attributed his success to hard work She and her husband don’t see eye to eye on their daughter’s education When it comes to technical knowledge, his brother is no match for Pete 21 There is no question of my lending you $500 II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first The more I listened to the music, the more my request for the composer increased reluctant though she was to take the job at first, she has got on very well Ben was by no means as innocent as he pretended to be He can make himself understood by most people when he speaks English The introduction of the computers into the classrooms has greatly enhanced students’ performance III Study the chart that shows the participation in social work by men and women of the country of Fancy from 1992 to 2000 and write a report of about 150 words describing their contribution (20 pt) IV Write a paragraph of around 200 words about the following topic: “The modern generation of teenagers is less well behaved than previous generations of teenagers” Do you agree ? Why/Why not? THE END 22 23 ... generations of teenagers” Do you agree ? Why/Why not? 15 THE END 16 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI TRẠI HÈ HÙNG VƯƠNG LẦN X ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TIẾNG ANH- LỚP 10 Part 1: Listening I (10 points) teaching... the understanding 17 This calculator has a number of ……… in the way it can be used A reservations B constrictions C obstructions D limitations 18 I could tell at a ……… that nothing had changed between... of hurting me, but I’m sure he hit me (purpose) Don’t anything stupid that results in his (please) Within the last two decades the computer has become the most (dispense)