Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage.. Owning a car has several advantages.[r]
(1)SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ DỰ BỊ KỲ THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM 2009 - 2010 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho thí sinh chuyên Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề -(Đề thi gồm có 03 trang) Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: I Phonetics: Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A surface B palace C replace D purchase A idol B idiot C idiom D recipe A adventure B advantage C advertise D addition A useful B nose C bus D seen A chalk B chemist C chaos D psychologist Stress: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A vacancy B calculate C delicious D furniture A biology B comfortable C chemistry D company A textile B perfect C discuss D decade A mature B access C occur D extend A imperative B aviation C immediate D consolidate II Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences The girl you yesterday is waiting for you outside A told me B told me about C told about D told me about her There isn’t any sugar, I’m afraid You’ll have to _ A run out B make for C take up D without What _ so seriously these last two hours? A were you discussing B did you discuss C have you discussed D have you been discussing She is very _ She never thinks about anyone but herself A selfish B mean C bossy D aggressive The houses have been closed unsafe living conditions A because B in spite of C because of D regardless Don’t “Life is Beautiful”! It is very interesting I’m sure you will like it A lose B miss C forget D drop The editor wanted to know where _ the information for the article A you get B did you get C you had gotten D will you get _ from Bill, all the students took part in the outdoor activities A Except B Apart C Only D Separate To our surprise, Jone _ at the party A turned out B turned off C turned over D turned up 10 Mary had some reserve money she got broke A in case B so C so that D because 11 She quickly adapted herself _ the new life in London A with B to C in D into 12 I have heard Dang Thai Son _ the piano A plays B played C to play D play 13 They asked him about the countries _ he visited last month A where B which C when D whom 14 The movie on TV last night is very interesting A show B to show C showing D shown Lop1.net (2) 15 He asked me how long A I had been waiting B had I been waiting C I have been waiting D have I been waiting 16 It is a dangerous world out there What if you _ into an accident? A get B got C are getting D would get 17 The mail comes at 10 o’clock everyday _ Sunday A and B although C except D or 18 It is believed _causes insomnia A it is too much caffeine B too much caffeine that C too much caffeine D that is too much caffeine 19 by the cinema, we found it rather expensive A We were impressed B Impressed we were C We were as impressing D Impressed as we were 20 When was the Red Cross _? In 1864 A found B find C founder D founded III Fill in the blank with the correct form of the words given in parentheses Priscilla Presley, (1) _(ACT) and widow of Elvis Presley, entered the acting profession quite (2) (ACCIDENT) On being asked to a television (3) (COMMERCE) for a well-known shampoo, she took what turned out to be an important (4) _(DECIDE): to take acting classes She did this in an attempt to overcome her acute (5) (SHY) at being in the public eye, but to her (6) _(AMAZE) she loved every minute Her extreme lack of confidence stemmed from the early days of her (7) _(MARRY) to Elvis, which she remembers were often spent sitting in dark, (8) _ (DEPRESS) hotel rooms away from the glare of publicity, which Elvis was so (9) _(ANXIETY) to avoid Film work, including the highly (10) (SUCCESS) slapstick comedy The naked Gun, quickly followed the television contract IV Read the passage then choose the best option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer each of the following sentences Lead poisoning in children is a major health concern Both low and high doses of lead often suffer permanent nerve damage, mental retardation, blindness and even death Low doses of lead can lead to mild mental retardation, short attention spans, distractibility, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems This is not a new concern As early as 1904, lead poisoning in children was linked to lead-based paint Microscopic lead particles from paint are absorbed into the bloodstream when the children ingest flakes of chipped paint, plaster or paint dust from sanding Lead can also enter the body through household dust, nail biting, thumb sucking, or chewing on toys and other objects painted with lead-based paint Although American paint companies nowadays must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in their paint, this source of lead poisoning is still the most common and most dangerous Children living in order, diapidated houses are particularly at risk What is the main topic of the passage? A problems with household paint B major health concern for children C lead poisoning in children D lead paint in order homes Which of the following is closest in meaning to “suffer”? A experience B reveal C feel pain from D grieve with According to the passage, what is the most common source of lead poisoning in children? A household dust B lead-based paint C painted toys D dilapidated houses What does the author imply in the final sentence of the passage? A Lead-based paint chips off more easily than newer paints B Poor people did not comply with the regulations C Old homes were painted with lead – based paint D Old homes need to be rebuilt in order to be safe for children Which of the following is not true? A Only high dose of lead can have serious effects Lop1.net (3) B American paint companies today must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in their paint C Lead poisoning can lead to mental retardation D Lead poisoning in children was linked to lead – based paint in the 1990s V Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C or D) to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Owning a car has several advantages (1) you can go wherever you want, whenever you want You not have to depend on public transport and _ (2) you feel more independent Besides, you are able to _ (3) lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping On the other (4), there can be problems, especially if you live in a city Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items such as petrol, (5) the car, and repairs You might also have problems with parking, as everywhere is becoming more and more crowded _ (6) cars However, most people feel that the advantages of owning a car _ (7) the disadvantages Consequently most young people of my age start driving as soon as they can Personally, I think that cars nowadays have become (8), but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems, since they are noisy and dirty Moreover, the large numbers of cars (9) the road means that most towns and cities are organised for the _ (10) of cars, and the needs of pedestrians are ignored A As a result B Besides C First of all D Personally A personally B since C As a result D however A give B make C take D hand A thing B hand C issue D problem A servicing B service C serve D serving A of B with C in D by A outweigh B outweight C more than D less than A essentially B essence C essential D essenced A in B on C above D from 10 A convenience B favour C priority D benefit VI Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one If it hadn’t been for their support, I wouldn’t have finished the task If I was very sorry I wasn't able to see him off at the station If only “ I’m sorry, Angela” said Martin , “I’m afraid I've damaged your car” Martin apologised “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager The manager threatened …………………………………………………… Marry finds it easy to make friends Marry has no VII Writing: Within 150 words, write a passage about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet HẾT Cán coi thi không giải thích gì thêm Lop1.net (4) SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ DỰ BỊ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM 2009 - 2010 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho thí sinh chuyên Anh I Phonetics: (1 điểm) Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 điểm: 0.1/câu) B A C D A Stress: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (0.5 điểm: 0.1/câu) C A C B B II Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences (2 điểm: 0.1/câu) B D D A C B C B D 10 A 11 B 12 D 13 B 14 D 15 A 16 B 17 C 18 C 19 D 20 D III Write the correct form of the words given in parentheses (1.5 điểm: 0.15/câu) actress accidentally commercial decision shyness amazement marriage depressing anxious 10 successful IV Read the passage then choose the best option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer each of the following sentences (1 điểm: 0.2/câu) C C B C A V Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C or D) to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage (2 điểm: 0.2/câu) C C A B A B A C B 10 A VI Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one (0.5 điểm: 0.1/câu) If they hadn’t supported, I wouldn’t have finished the task If only I had been able to see him off at the station Martin apologised to Angela for having damaged her car The manager threatened not to select Brian for the team if he didn’t train harder Marry has no difficulty (in) making friends VII Writing: (2 điểm) Within 150 words, write a passage about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet - Bố cục chặt chẽ, rõ ràng: 0.5 điểm - Nội dung đầy đủ thông tin: 0.75 điểm - Không mắc lỗi chính tả, ngữ pháp, từ vựng: 0.75 điểm Lop1.net (5)