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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
Khóa ngày 09 tháng năm 2016
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 08 trang)
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Điểm
(bằng số chữ) Họ tên chữ ký giám khảo 1: Mã phách Họ tên chữ ký giám khảo 2:
Ghi chú: Học sinh làm đề thi khơng ghi vào phần Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu Giám thị khơng giải thích thêm
-I LISTENING (20 points)
The listening test has three parts You will hear each part TWICE At the beginning of each part, you will have time to read the questions and at the end of each part, you will have time to complete your answers
Part (4 points):
You will hear a part of a radio programme about classical music For questions - 5, put a tick () in the correct box You will have 45 seconds to look at the questions Number one has been done for you
1 This week’s prize is A a music cassette B two concert tickets C a classical CD The person who wrote the music lived in A Spain
B Italy C France What else shares the title of the music? A a garden
B a park C a play What did people when they first heard the music?
A Only a few clapped B Some left before the end
C Some asked for their money back 5.This piece of music has been A used in advertising
B played in the cinema C used for a TV play
(2)Part (7 points):
You will hear people talking in eight different situations For questions - 8, choose and circle the best answer (A, B or C) Number one has been done for you
1 You overhear some people talking at a party in a hotel Where did the people first meet each other?
A at school B at work C at a wedding
2 You overhear a conversation in a restaurant Why haven’t they seen each other lately? A He has been too busy B He has been ill C He has been away
3 You overhear someone talking about a concert How did she feel at the time?
A angry B frightened C disappointed
4 You hear a writer of children’s stories talking about books and compact discs What advantage does he think books have over compact discs?
A They may last for a longer time B They are easier to look after
C They contain better quality material
5 You hear a husband and wife talking about their summer holidays What problem they have?
A They really hate flying anywhere
B They can never think of anywhere to go C They never agree about what to
6 You hear a researcher being asked about her work What is she doing when she speaks? A denying an accusation
B disproving a theory C accepting a criticism
7 You overhear a woman talking to a friend on a train What does the woman think of the course she has attended?
A It has made her feel more confident B It has made her feel less confident
C It hasn’t made much difference to how she feels
8 You overhear a woman speaking on the radio What is she doing? A complaining about something
B apologizing for something C explaining something
Part (9 points):
You will hear a radio report about dolphins For questions - 10, complete the sentences Number one has been done for you
DOLPHINS
Dolphins have been known to protect swimmers from sharks by getting into a (1) circle (around them) _
Dolphins and humans have (2) of the same size
Swimming with dolphins can help common problems like (3) Some people think dolphins are able to recognize human (4) _ Dolphins have been used to teach children to (5)
(3)In one jaw, dolphins have as many as (7) _
Dolphins can maintain a fast pace in the water for (8) without stopping Dolphins make use of (9) _ to find fish
Dolphins can be caught in (10) or damaged by pollution
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (10 points)
For each of the following questions, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill the blank Circle your choice
1 She gave me the same advice you did
A like B than C as D who
2 All food products should carry a list of on the packet
A elements B foods C ingredients D materials in which there is a relaxing and accepting atmosphere
A Some student learn better in situations B Some students learn better in situations C Some students better learn in situations D Some students learns better in situations The concert was good
A which to we listened last night B to which we listened last night C which we listened last night to D to which we listened last night to
5 I’m glad that my mother made me take piano lessons when I was a child I hated it at the time Now, I play the piano every day
A even though B because C unless D if - Ann: “Shall I answer the phone for you?” - Kate: “ ”
A Yes, you will B No, thanks I can manage it C I shall buy a new phone D My phone is answered by myself the regular written work, you will be required to submit a long essay A Apart from B Beside C In addition D Beyond
8 I'm sorry I can't go to the cinema with you tonight I'm having something important at home
A B to C for doing D doing
9 Noise in the room may be reduced by carpeting, draperies, and upholstered furniture absorb sound
A all of which B of them all C which they all D of all which 10 Phone me before ten; I'll be too busy to talk to you
A otherwise B whether C unless D if 11 She just had time to put up her umbrella before
A the rain come down in torrents B the rain comes down in torrents C the rain came down in torrents D the rain coming down in torrents 12 At time did I ever promise you a pay rise
A any B no C all D some
13 At school I the maths teacher because he on me A disliked/ always picked B disliked/ was always picking C had disliked/was always picking D disliked/ had always picked
(4)A is an evidence of us wanting to know more of our solar system
B indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system C how we want to learn more about the solar system
D is pointing to evidence of our intention to know a lot more about what is called our solar system
15 Your brother has never used a computer before, ?
A has he B hasn’t he C does he D doesn’t he 16 He's got plenty of experience as he's worked in that field already A second-hand B first-hand C primary D tertiary
17 Mai: “Has the committee made its decision yet?”
Daisy: “Not yet They are still the proposal.”
A considering B been considered
C being considered D considered
18 For the past few days I in Jack’s office, as my own office A am working/has been redecorated
B have been working/is redecorated C work/is being redecorated
D have been working/is being redecorated
19 - David: "How beautiful your house is!" - Thomas: " " A It is very beautiful
B I think you are also beautiful
C Glad to know you like it French architecture was my first choice when building it D Not at all
20 - Mary: “Give me a hand, please!” - Lan: “ ” A Yes, of course Here you are
B My hand is here
C Just a minute I’ll come to help you right away D Do you have any problem with your hands?
III READING (25 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage, choose and circle the best answer ( A, B, C or D) to fill each of the blanks (10 points)
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be (1) to answer questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information
One of the most widely-used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words It lists meanings and spellings, (2) you how a word is pronounced, gives examples of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and antonyms To help you to find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page and of course it helps to know the alphabet!
(5)An encyclopedia comes as either a set of books or a single large (5) and is nearly always arranged alphabetically As information changes so fast, encyclopedias have to be brought up to date regularly - this is, of course, easier if the information is (6) _ CD-ROM rather than on paper The other great (7) _ of electronic encyclopedias is space!
An atlas is also a reference book and (8) _ charts, tables and geographical facts, as well as maps Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the formation of the land with its mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and agriculture To find a specific place, you need to look in the (9) _ at the back of the atlas and find a reference number which will indicate the correct page and the exact position on the map There are numerous map (10) that you need to know in order to be able to read a map and these are explained at the front of the atlas
1 A searched B looked C read D consulted
2 A gives B tells C says D speaks
3 A facts B events C materials D stories
4 A suggesting B presenting C explaining D interpreting
5 A source B reference C book D volume
6 A with B at C on D in
7 A advantage B strength C mark D asset
8 A includes B composes C contains D consists
9 A foreword B preface C index D complement
10 A signs B marks C signals D symbols
Part 2:Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 points)
EFFECTS OF TELEVISION ON CHILDHOOD LITERACY
Television occupies a large portion of children’s time Starting in preschool, children spend more time watching television (1) participating in any other activity (2) sleeping Children also have extensive experience of television before (3) exposed to many socializing agents, such as schools and peers Because television has this important role, it is important to understand its potential positive and negative effects (4) most children
The results of recent research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the comprehension processes activated (5) a period of television viewing If (6) , it may very well (7) the case that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are equipped with some very important tools when they later learn to read
(6)Part 3: You are going to read a newspaper article about an elephant Six sentences have been removed from the article Choose from the sentences A - G the one which fits each gap (1 - 6) There is one extra sentence which you not need to use Number one has been done for you (5 points)
Saving an elephant
Douglas Turner tells the story of a baby elephant who was taken on a 1,500 km journey in order to save her life
The first time I saw Wiwin, she looked like a wizened old woman with wrinkly skin, but she was in fact a baby elephant She had been left behind when her family group was chased back into the forest after being caught raiding a rice field in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia She had been rescued by the local people, who quickly realized that they lacked the means to care for her So she was brought to the local office of the Wildlife Conservation Society Wiwin was desperate for affection (1) D _ Because her growing teeth were sore, she had also taken to chewing on anything and everything
Everyone at the Conservation office was impressed by her spirit; she was clearly a survivor, but having her there presented a number of problems (2) _ So the staff desperately contacted anyone who could give advice and began constructing feeding equipment from a length of tubing attached to a plastic bottle Once they discovered the formula of a blend of cow's milk, coconut water and milk powder, Wiwin started to take in liquids
There could be no question of releasing her back into the wild The only option was for her to go to an elephant training center (ETC), which cared for orphaned elephants The nearest ETC was 1,500 km away, but transporting Wiwin over that distance would be extremely difficult, especially as she was so weak (3) _ We set off in convoy Wiwin was in a jeep on a cushion of coconut palms, with the wildlife center staff; followed with a photographer
The first twenty-four hours went well Wiwin determined our schedule: if she was tired, we stopped, and if she was hungry, we opened a coconut and fed her Mostly, we travelled in the cool of the night, driving through sleeping villages and setting up camp at daybreak, putting up a tent to give Wiwin shade
We continued on our way in the late afternoon and drove straight into a torrential rainstorm Trees were blown down, even blocking the road in places (4) _ We stopped for breakfast at a roadside cafe, where one local peered in and touched her nervously as if expecting an electric shock
After three days we arrived at the Sebanga ETC, to be met by the resident vet, Joanne Hammett She agreed that we should try to see if the elephant with the newborn calf might let Wiwin into their group to feed (5) However, she did soon settle into life at Sebanga, interacting well with the other elephants
So, after a week we left Wiwin at the center Regular updates from Joanne kept us informed of Wiwin's improving condition It could be questioned whether we were justified in putting all this effort into keeping just one animal alive - in order for it to live a limited life in captivity (6) She was a symbol of hope for a group of weary conservationists who are very aware that it takes an enormous amount of time and stamina to make a difference A Despite all this, Wiwin managed to sleep contentedly
B However, as we were told they had an elephant with a newborn calf, which might provide a suitable foster mother for Wiwin, it seemed too good an opportunity to miss C But Wiwin was more than just an orphan elephant
D Even when she was sleepy, she would wrap her trunk around the nearest person, pleading for company
E After weighing her, our fears were confirmed
F Introductions were made the next day, but Wiwin could not be separated from her bottle, so unfortunately we had to give up the fostering idea
(7)IV WRITING (25 points)
Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the one printed before it (5 points)
1 People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems
- Nuclear energy is supposed……… They constantly encouraged her, which made her job easier
- Their ……… ……… He only felt entirely relaxed with close friends and family
- Only with……… We were prevented from having a camping because of the awful weather - The awful weather made ……… Success depends on hard work
- The harder ………
Part 2: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the first one, using the word in capitals at the end of the sentence DO NOT CHANGE THIS WORD (5 points)
1 The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him AVOIDED
- The film star Please reply immediately on receipt of this notification SOON
- Please reply …… Yesterday, I met one of my friends by chance in the supermarket RAN
- Yesterday, I … If public opinion doesn’t change suddenly, he’ll win the next election SUDDEN
- Unless ……… Her behavior tends to be bad when she is under pressure TENDENCY
- She has
Part 3: Within from 150 to 200 words, write a short composition on the following topic (15 points)
What roles does fresh water play in our life?
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