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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT LỚP 10 LẦN I NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016
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Số báo danh: PART I MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 POINTS)
I 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 following questions
Question 1: A habours B maintains C continues D prevents
Question 2: A looked B worked C cooked D crooked
Question 3: A choir B choice C challenge D cheerful
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Question 4: A ability B society C invention D entertain
Question 5: A infer B prefer C offer D transfer
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings
Question 6: He passed his exams with flying colour
A badly B successfully C difficulty D easily
Question 7: The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths A anger B regret C passion D sadness
Question 8: First, you have got to think logically about your fears
A belong to B must C own D may
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings
Question 9: He's rather mean when it comes to spending money on the children
A rich B excited C generous D poor
Question 10: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow A makes no effort B has no difficulty C takes no notice of D pays attention to VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 11: San Francisco, that is a beautiful city, has a population of six Million
A has B is C that D of
Question 12: My daughter has learned English at the age of
A at B learnt C of D age
(2)A everywhere B dislike C about D being talk
Question 14: George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back
A back B as long as C won’t lend D to pay
Question 15: Computers are often used to control,
adjustment and correct complex industrial operation
A adjustment B industrial C correct D often used
VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (16) a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready Wise parents will have a (17) _attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (18) toys, books and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good (19) _available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (20) _them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (21) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age (22) Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult ((23) , approved viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (24) their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new dimension (25) _ a story known from a book
Question 16: A letting B hoping C doing D forcing
Question 17: A contented B cheerful C hopeful D relaxed
Question 18: A stimulating B bright C thrilling D energetic Question 19: A amusement B sense C material D produce Question 20: A provide B encourage C attract D provoke Question 21: A worthily B equally C properly D perfectly
Question 22: A band B set C limit D group
Question 23: A Then B However C But D And
Question 24: A feature B extend C possess D illustrate
Question 25: A to B about C of D for
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture producers in history Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world
(3)highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion
Question 26: Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A Walt Disney and his Legacy
B Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
C The history of Disney World and Disneyland
D Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
Question 27: The word “humble” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A shy B respectful C simple D boring
Question 28: What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
A approving B respectful C ambivalent D critical
Question 29: In paragraph “barely making ends meet”in boldis closest in meaning to
A trying new businesses B not making much money
C meeting personal failure D producing only a few cartoons
Question 30: The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A difficult B suffering C lasting D famous
Question 31: The word “renowned”in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A possessed B well-known C useful D talked about
Question 32: It can be inferred from the passage that
A Snow White was Disney’s most successful film
B Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies
C the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty
D the California theme park is now closed
Question 33: The word “concept” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A birth B idea C location D demand
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation
B Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film
C Disney’s first achieved success after his death
D Disney’s first concern was always profitability
Question 35: In future years it is most likely that _
A the remaining theme parks will also close B Disney will produce only cartoons
(4)I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It is quite big, with a population of about 200,000 people There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world
A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important
I moved to London ten years ago but I often return to Newcastle I miss the people, who are very friendly, and I miss the beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
People who are born near the River Tyne have a special name They are called “Geodies” I am very pleased to be called a “Geodies”
Question 36: The writer was born _ A in a town in the North East of England B in a city near Newcastle
C in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England
D in Newcastle near the North East of England Question 37: Which sentence is NOT TRUE?
A The writer doesn’t live in the Newcastle city any more B The writer was born near the River Tyne
C The writer doesn’t get used to living inNewcastle city
D There is more than one bridge over the River Tyne Question 38: What does “it” refer to?
A The bank of the river Tyne B The river Tyne
C The next town, Gateshead D Newcastle city
Question 39: Newcastle city has a population of _
A about 200,000 people B 200,000 people
C more than 200,000 people D less than 200,000 people
Question 40: What link Newcastle to the next town?
A One bridge B a shopping center C Gateshead D Five bridges
Question 41: Which has one of the biggest shopping centers in the world?
A North East of England B River Tyne
C Newcastle D Gateshead
Question 42: What are the main industries in Newcastle now?
A chemical and soap industry B shipbuilding
C soap industry D shopping centers
Question 43: Where does the writer lives now?
A London B Newcastle
C North East of England D Gateshead
Question 44: What does the writer miss?
A the hills and the streams B the people and the beautiful countries
C the beautiful countries D the people
Question 45: Who are called “Geodies”?
A people who are born near the River Tyne B people who are born in England
(5)III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the following sentences
Question 46: he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness
A The thing B That C What D Which
Question 47: The number of students in every class in my school over 45
A weren’t B hasn’t C isn’t D aren’t
Question 48: I have been fascinated by _ since I was at secondary school
A photography B photographer C photograph D photographic Question 49: I had little difficulty the others to come
A persuading B to be persuading C to persuade D persuade Question 50: I regret you that you failed the test
A to tell B tell C told D telling
Question 51: He behaved like an adult I think he is more than the other boys in his class
A mature B intelligent C developed D ambitious
Question 52: Well- _child often behaves quite differently from one who did not get good schooling
A educating B educate C education D educated
Question 53: It would be lovely if the children could see and, , touch the animals
A finally B eventually C if possible D at last
Question 54: There is no explanation for what happened
A scientifically B scientist C science D scientific
Question 55: –“I’ve passed my driving test.” “ ”
A That’s a good idea B Congratulations!
C It’s nice of you to say so D Do you?
Question 56: We _ in this house for ten years
A have been living B were living C had lived D are living Question 57: Most of the computers in the laboratory are now
A out of the question B out of breath C out of work D out of order
Question 58: The old woman came in, by a young man
A accompanying B accompany C to be accompanied D accompanied
Question 59: well last night, you wouldn’t feel tired now
A If you slept B If you had slept C Had you slept D Were you to sleep
Question 60: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t as usual
A get off B take off C ring off D go off
Question 61: The boy died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study
A whose the parents B who the parents C whose parents D who parents
Question 62: Your windows need at least once a year
A to clean B have cleaned C cleaning D being cleaned
Question 63: Ninety the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school
A minutes are B minute are C minute is D minutes is
Question 64: – “What would you like to drink? “ – “ .”
(6)PART II WRITING (2.0 POINTS)
Rewrite the following sentences in order to keep their original meanings.
Question 65: It’s no use trying to make friends with him
-> There’s no ……… ……….……… Question 66: In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard
-.> She worked ……… ………
Question 76: Mary didn’t wear the rain coat, so she got a cold
-.> If Mary had ……… Question 68: He played some games and then went to bed
-> After he ……… ……… …
Question: 69: Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life > Martin’s poor ……… ……… ……… …
Use the prompts to write a meaningful letter of complaint (Do not change the order and the form of the given words: Khơng thay đổi thứ tự hay hình thức từ cho sẵn)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My wife/ I/ two children/ aged 2/ 4/ passengers/flight LZ238 / London / Orlando, USA / July 23rd 2009 I / writing / complain / number / aspects / service we received
Firstly, when / flight / delayed / staff / airline's information desk / very unhelpful We not even given / voucher / drink / meal, when it / clear / delay would be / least seven hours This meant/ we /had to /spend /considerable amount / money / restaurant
Then, when we / finally able/ board, families /not allowed / board first, although we paid/ this As a result /we /not able / sit together, making / children, already very tired, extremely distressed
It / legal requirement / airline operators / provide suitable refreshments / event / delay I would therefore expect / compensation / failure both /comply / this regulation/ and /provide us / priority boarding /for which we /paid
I enclose / boarding passes / look forward / hearing / you shortly Yours faithfully,
S R Porter (Dr)
……… ……… ……… ………
The end
-Rewrite the following sentences in order to keep their original meanings. Question 65: It’s no use trying to make friends with him
There’s no point in trying to make a friendship with him
Question 66: In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard She worked very hard even though her living conditions were difficult
(7)Question 68: He played some games and then went to bed After he had played some games, he went to bed
Question: 69: Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life
Martin’s poor health prevented him from enjoying life.
Use the prompts to write a meaningful letter of complaint (Do not change the order and the form of the given words: Khơng thay đổi thứ tự hay hình thức từ cho sẵn)
Dear Sir/Madam,
Booking reference: Porter POR 1359AZ
My wife and I and our two children, aged and 4, were passengers on flight LZ238 from London to Orlando, USA on July 23rd 2009 I am writing to complain about a number of aspects of the service we received
Firstly, when the flight was delayed, the staff at the airline's information desk were very unhelpful We were not even given a voucher for a drink or meal, when it was clear the delay would be at least seven hours This meant that we had to spend a considerable amount of money in the restaurant
Then, when we were finally able to board, families were not allowed to board first, although we had paid for this As a result we were not able to sit together, making our children, already very tired, extremely distressed
It is a legal requirement for airline operators to provide suitable refreshments in the event of a delay I would therefore expect some compensation for your failure both to comply with this regulation and to provide us with the priority boarding for which we had paid
I enclose our boarding passes and look forward to hearing from you shortly Yours faithfully,