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Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D 10 points GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place.. The theatre [r]

UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP - VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 Ngày thi: 20/03/2009 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi này gồm có trang) Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………… Số báo danh: ………………… Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề) _ Phần I: Chọn từ có phần trọng âm khác vị trí với từ còn lại A advance A decorate B chicken B disappoint C culture C festival D foreign D primary Phần II: Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với từ còn lại A feather A jeans A audience B leather B pants B august C feature C shoes C laugh D measure D ties D taught Phần III: Chọn phương án thích hợp (A, B, C or D) để hoàn thành yêu cầu câu để thay phần gạch chân ( My penpal and I have once every month since 2004 A called B read C wrote D corresponded Designers of Vietanmese Ao dai have taken from Vietnam’s ethnic monitory A poetry B inspiration C material D thinking At the to the village stands a big old banyan tree A entrance B enter C fence D hedge In my , the benefits of the Internet are undeniable A head B belief C heart D brain 10 My brother was as the most effective activist in the school charity program A chosen B appointed C invited D said 11 As the earth turns, half of the planet the sun, and the other half faces away A meets B likes C enters D faces 12 That restaurant is dirty that few people eat in it A so B such C very D too 13 You dislike playing basketball and table tennis, ? A don’t you B you C won’t you D will you 14 The little boy stopped playing football and ran his mother, who has just come home A for B off C after D towards 15 That was a ceremony A prepared-well B well-prepared C prepare-well D well-prepare 16 How wide is this street? – A It’s 20 meters wide B It’s wide 20 meters C It’s 20 meters in wide D It’s in wide 20 meters 17 Before I bought the jeans, I asked if I could them on A wear B try C have D take 18 Here is the man my brother is going to A who his daughter / marry B whose daughter / marry with C whose a daughter / marry to D whose daughter / marry 19 This computer isn’t capable running this software A in B on C of D at 20 I suggest we money to buy a new car A save B to save C saving D to be saved 21 “I’m taking my first exam next week” – “ ” A Cheers B Good luck C Well done D Congratulations 22 I’m not accustomed up so early A to getting B to get C by getting D get 23 I wish I work tomorrow A won’t have to B don’t have to C didn’t have to D needn’t 24 I must think that matter over carefully before I answer you A remember B decide C consider D memorize 25 It’s necessary that every student of our class _ hard A study B studying C to study D studies 26 My teacher arrived after I for her ten minutes A waiting B was waiting C had waited D have waited 27 Nobody is ready to go, ? A isn’t he B is he C are they D aren’t they 28 When tropical storm 120 kilometers per hour, it can damage a lot of things A arrives B comes C reaches D runs 29 A: “What a lovely house you have!” – B: “ ” A Of course not, it’s not costly B I think so C Thank you Hope you will drop in D No problem 30 Remember the door before going to bed A locking B to lock C locked D not locking 31 Many things which we can now couldn’t years ago A B done C being done D be done 32 When I first visited Alaska, I couldn’t get used the cold weather A with B to C for D in 33 Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English become tourist guides A so that B so as C in order that D so as to 34 Peter and his friend were badly injured in the last match, so can play today A both of them B either one of them C neither of them D not any of them 35 Nancy talks as if she everything A knows B had known C knew D know 36 There are a lot of people at my friend’s wedding party, only a few of I had met before A who B whose C whom D which 37 You should have known that Anne could not keep a secret Never again her anything A will tell B will I tell C I tell D I will tell 38 breakfast is the first meal of the day A The B A C This D 39 We had a good time last summer A enjoyed ourselves B had plenty of time C had enough time D had a useful time 40 I like school , but later I hate it A at the first B at first C in the first time D in a first time 41 I must get that letter posted I must A post it B have posted it C have it posted D have got it posted 42 Someone had thrown a lighted cigarette into a wastepaper basket In the passive voice, this should be read: A A wastepaper basket had been thrown a lighted cigarette B A lighted cigarette had been thrown into a wastepaper basket C Someone had been thrown in to wastepaper basket D A cigarette had been thrown into a wastepaper basket by someone 43 This is the first time I _ this Shakespeare’s novel A read B have read C reading D to read 44 No one has ever asked me that question before In the passive voice, this should be read: A That question has ever been asked me by no one before B That question has never been asked me before by any one C I have not ever been asked that question before D I have never been asked that question before 45 They didn’t understand the matter; , they didn’t ask for help A but B however C moreover D and 46 “Do you want to go to work by bus or by train?” – “I by train” A would rather go B would rather to go C would rather going D would prefer go 47 Ha has money that he can’t afford to buy food A so few B so many C so little D so much 48 The journey was rather long but really A enjoy B enjoying C enjoyable D enjoyed 49 Do you know ? A what it was wrong B what was it wrong C what wrong it was D what’s wrong with it 50 She prefers A going for a swim to study B going for a swim to studying C go for a swim to studying D go for a swim to study Phần IV: Chia dạng đúng động từ ngoặc 51 His sister (give) a car for her twentieth birthday next year 52 I (read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now 53 He (elect) president of the football club at their last meeting 54 My room (not clean) yet 55 The house was very quiet when I got home Everybody (go) to bed 56 Many books (write) about the Second World War 57 The name of the new town (choose) by the committee tomorrow 58 Present day problems demand that we (be) ready for any emergency 59 You (not go) there because he did not expect you 60 You (walk) too fast That’s why you are tired Phần V: Trong câu sau có lỗi sai Hãy gạch chân lỗi sai và viết phần sửa lại vào bên phải 61 Martar along with her cousins from New York are planning to attend the festival 62 Since they had spent too many time considering the contract, the students lost the opportunity to lease the apartment 63 We reached the nearest village after walk for five hours 64 Jane looked sadly and worried this morning I wonder what happened to her 65 The kitchen is not very big but there’s a lot of cupboards 66 Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he? 67 In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you should take the rain coat with you 68 He told me that his father had gone to Nha Trang by a comfortable coach the day before 69 She thinks disobeying parents and teachers are not good 70 Students who study abroad often have to confront cultural shock and homesick (61) _ (62) _ (63) _ (64) _ (65) _ (66) _ (67) _ (68) _ (69) _ (70) _ Phần VI: Tìm dạng thích hợp từ cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng Jewish people celebrate (71 FREE) from (72 SLAVE) on Passover holiday I am very (73 PRIDE) to be chosen for the (74 NATION) team We often go to the town (75 CULTURE) house, which always opens on (76 PUBLICITY) holiday Al though the problems were rather (77 DIFFICULTY), they managed to (78 SOLUTION) all of them You can congratulate me on (79 HAVE) a good job My application has been (80 SUCCESS) Phần VII: Điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn sau từ thích hợp: Everyone wants to reduce pollution But pollution problem is (81) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (82) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, exhaust (83) automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution But automobiles (84) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much of the material (85) pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large (86) of people Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and pesticide (87) important aids to the growing of crops Thus, to end (88) greatly reduces pollution immediately, people would have to (89) using many things that benefit them Most people not want to that, of course But pollution can (90) gradually reduced in several ways Phần VIII: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi cuối đoạn The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region Although Vietnam lies geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct customs While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of France, Russia and the United States In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son Culture to be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas Due to the nation’s southward expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the settlers as they moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern Vietnam 91 The culture of Vietnam A is the youngest in Asia B does not get any Asian characteristics C was influenced by that of China D was greatly dominated by that of Western 92 Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one? A Of the United States B Of the United Kingdom C Of Russia D Of France 93 Vietnamese people A cannot keep their own culture in their daily life B have many diverse nation customs C highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture D failed to retain the native customs 94.Through history, Vietnam expended to the A south B north C east D west 95 Which statement is true? A The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures B The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one C Red River delta is densely populous D Vietnamese people not like living in the deltas Phần IX: Hãy dùng từ gợi ý để viết lại câu sau cho nghĩa câu không thay đổi 96 Gary is the best guitarist in the class  No one else …………… 97 Lan was sick but she still went to class yesterday  Despite ……………… 98 People think that doing morning exercises is good for health  It …………………… 99 Follow the instructions carefully and you won’t have any problems  As long as…………… 100 “I’m sorry, I gave you the wrong number” said Paul to Susan  Paul apologized……… 101 I have never seen such a mess in my life Never… …… …… 102 The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press  Nobody who………… 103 The garage is servicing my car on Monday I am ……………… 104 She didn’t say a word as she left the room  She ………………… 105 She is too young to see that movie  She is…………… === THE END=== UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 Môn: Tiếng Anh ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Thang điểm 100, quy đổi thành 10) Phần I ,Phần II and Phần III: Chọn phương án thích hợp Mỗi câu đúng = 0,7 điểm (TC: 35 điểm) A B C B C D B A B 10 A 11 D 12 A 13 B 14 D 15 B 16 A 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 A 21 B 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 A 26 C 27 C 28 C 29 C 30 B 31 D 32 B 33 D 34 C 35 C 36 C 37 B 38 D 39 A 40 B 41 C 42 B 43 B 44 D 45 B 46 A 47 C 48 B 49 C 50 B Phần IV: Chia dạng đúng động từ ngoặc: (Mỗi câu đúng =0,75 điểm, TC: 7,5 điểm) 51 will be given 52 have read 53 was elected 54 has not been cleaned 55 had gone 59 should not have gone 60 have walked 56 were written 57 will be chosen 58 should be Phần V: Trong câu sau có lỗi sai Hãy gạch chân lỗi sai và viết phần sửa lại vào bên phải (Mỗi câu đúng = 1,0 điểm, TC: 10 điểm Nếu gạch phần lỗi sai thì câu = 0,5 điểm ) 61 Martar along with her cousins from New York are planning to attend the festival is _ 62 Since they had spent too many time considering the contract, the students lost the opportunity to lease the apartment much 63 We reached the nearest village after walk for five hours walking/having walked 64 Jane looked sadly and worried this morning I wonder what happened to her sad _ 65 The kitchen is not very big but there’s a lot of cupboards there are 66 Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he? does _ 67 In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you should take the rain coat with you rains _ 68 He told me that his father had gone to Nha Trang by a comfortable coach the day before in _ 69 She thinks disobeying parents and teachers are not good is _ 70 Students who study abroad often have to confront cultural shock and homesick homesickness Phần VI: Tìm dạng thích hợp từ cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng (Mỗi câu đúng = 1,0 điểm, TC: 10 điểm) 71 FREEDOM 72 SLAVERY 73 PROUD 74 NATIONAL 75 CULTURAL 76 PUBLIC 77 DIFICULT 78 SOLVE 79 HAVING 80 SUCCESSFUL Phần VII: Điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn sau từ thích hợp: (Mỗi câu đúng = 1,5 điểm, TC: 15 điểm) 81 as 82 as/because/since 83 from 84 provide 85 that/which 86 number 87 are 89 stop 90 be 88 or Phần VIII: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi cuối đoạn (A, B, C D): (Mỗi câu đúng = 1,5 điểm, TC: 7,5 điểm) 91 C 92 B 93 B 94 A 95 C Phần IX: Hãy dùng từ gợi ý để viết lại câu sau cho nghĩa câu không thay đổi ( Mỗi câu đúng =1,5 điểm, TC: 15 điểm Nếu sai lỗi trừ 0,5 điểm Có thể chấm linh hoạt, khác đáp án mà giữ nguyên nghĩa thì cho điểm) 96  No one else in the class plays the guitar as well as Gary (does) 97  Despite Lan’s / her sickness / being sick, Lan (still) went to class yesterday 98  It is thought that doing morning exercises is good for health 99  As long as you follow the instructions carefully, you won’t have any problem 100. Paul apologized to Susan for having given her the wrong number 106  Never in my life have I seen such a mess 107  Nobody who was at the meeting will say anything to the Press 108  I am having my car serviced on Monday 109  She left the room without saying a (any) word (words) 105. She is not old enough to see that movie (Or: She is so young that she can’t see that movie / She is such a young girl that she can’t see that movie) === THE END=== SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỪA THIÊN HUẾ KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm có trang - Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi này) -Tổng điểm: Giám khảo 1: Giám khảo 2: Mã phách: I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (15 points) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we B didn’t say C hasn’t said D hadn’t said I wish he ……… that A doesn’t say My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with They are both good because they type carefully A typewriters B typists C typers D typemen We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless C not to D didn’t 11 He ordered them …… it again A don’t B not 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with D come up again 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 The students have got ……… news about their exams A many B some C few D a few Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form (10 points) Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today That proposal ( consider) by the members right now Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now A: I (lose) my glasses I can’t find them anywhere I (look for) them for hours B: Don’t worry I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days later He is working tomorrow If he (have) a day off tomorrow, he (go) to the beach Part 3: Correct the words in bold (10 points) Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition I’m afraid you’ve lost your test You only got 23% … made…… … …………………… Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! …………………… I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me …………………… I’m a bit short of cash Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? …………………… Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary …………………… Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? …………………… Our school is nearby to the town centre …………………… It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city …………………… I feel asleep Do you mind if I go to bed? …………………… 10 My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club ………………… II READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points) Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 points) retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………………… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………… You will probably have to some (5) ………………………… , which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) ………………………… Finally, good luck! Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points) GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place The theatre has been popular in ancient times People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals (2) early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another up the hillside In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10) around by actors wandering from one place to another There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room 10 A scene A Whole A In A chairs A watchers A among A playing A lifted A as A carried B performance C scenery B Complete C Full B For C At B benches C seats B players C viewers B between C around B making C doing B raised C moved B like C equal B held C brought D stage D All D On D stools D audiences D behind D being D pulled D similar D fetched Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) A POP STAR John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940 He was always (1) .on music and played in a pop group (2) school and Art college John (3) married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4) name was Julian At that time, John was a member of a group (5) “ The Beatles” Many beautiful songs (6) written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them They (7) scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style Soon, everyone had heard (8) “The Beatles” and John was (9) richer than he had ever thought Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10) his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11) marriage to Cynthia came to an end He had met Yoko Ono (12) he married the following year John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can (13) seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) most talented of all “The Beatles” He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15) shocked More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory He was only forty when he died III WRITING: ( 30 points) Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence (10 points) EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting → I am reading a book which is very interesting My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us ………………………………………………… … .… … Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time …………………………………………………… .…… It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world …………………………………………………… … I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon ……………………………………………………… … … The room where I am staying in is very noisy …………………………………………………………… .… This is Peter, who his sister works at your school ……………………………………………………… …… Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday? …………………………………………………………… .… Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer? ………………………………………………………… … I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………… 10 I’ve really got to cut up smoking ………………………………………………………… … … Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given ( 10 points) Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would …………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted ……………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like What ……………………………………………………………………….…… I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn not I do…………………………………………………………………………… The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam………………………………………………………………………… Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………………………… … Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that………………………………………………………………………… … Your English will improve if you keep practising get Your English………………………………………………………………………… … Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………………… .… 10 She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants………………………………………………………………………… … Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large family (10 points) The end SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỪA THIÊN HUẾ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút - HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key B A D D A B A C C 10 D 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 B Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer was talking – saw is being considered has been used have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found had – would go Part 3: 10 points: one point for each correct answer failed 2.won nobody/ no one take near/close countryside/ country lend 9.sleepy II READING COMPREHENSION (35 points) Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer interview applicants reference career promotion redundant contract pension Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key B D C C D D A earns/gets 10 prevent/stop training 10 retired B B Part 3: 15 points: one point for each correct answer keen / hooked were 11 his at would 12 whom got of/about 13 be whose much /far 14 the called 10 on 15 was III WRITING (30 points) Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer My mother, who is nearly 60, is coming to live with us Andrew has been a teacher of English for a very long time It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world I think we should some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in This is Peter, whose sister works at your school Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday? 10 A Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer? I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow 10 I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Would you mind helping me with this box? She wanted to know who had eaten the cake What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday? I not ski very well, but I’d like to learn The exam was easier than I expected Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London Make sure that you turn up in (good) time Your English will get better if you keep practising Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school 10 She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries Part 3: 10 points Total: 100 points Phòng GD- ĐT Lâm tthao Trường THCS Lâm thao Thi thử tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 chuyên Môn: Tiếng Anh - năm 2010 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (Học sinh làm bài vào đề thi này) I- Choose the words which best complete the following sentences by circling the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we I wish he ……… that A doesn’t say B didn’t say C hasn’t said D hadn’t said My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with They are both good because they type carefully A typewriters B typists C typers D typemen We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless 11 He ordered them …… it again A don’t B not C not to D didn’t 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with D come up again 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 The students have got ……… news about their exams A many B some C few D a few 16 There are chances that Manchester United the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win 17 our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather A Though excited B Excited as C Because of excitement D Exciting 18 I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden _you should be home earlier than usual A because B so that C though D in case 19 Be patient you won’t succeed A because B unless C or D otherwise 20 Susan couldn’t help when I told her the joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 21 Doctors advise too many hours watching television A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 22 Quite people have complained about his behavior people have voiced their support for him A a few / Many B very few / Some C a lot / Few D a few / Very few 23 finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it A Who B The person who C Whoever D Man who 24 Police believe that there is a between the crimes A chain B link C connector D mixture 25 , the reports are not good enough to be printed A On my own B If you ask me C Telling the truth D Out of the ordinary 26 You should pay to what the instructor is saying A attendance B intention C convention D attention 27 Can I ask a favor you, Mark? Could you please move this sofa backwards? A for B of C with D to 28 Too many tests and exams have put high school students pressure A in B on C under D into 29 I am fed hanging around here with nothing to A up on B out of C up with D by 30 my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist A Despite B As for C Instead of D Due to II- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group by circling the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) 1, A although B threat C throw D thrill 2, A rhinoceros B hunger C hunt D hydrogen 3, A pleased B learned C sounded D steamed 4, A where B when C who D why 5, A interview B ink C independent D income 6, A barter B banker C hand D cash 7, A sound B southern C drought D mountain 8, A power B tower C flow D flour 9, A headache B character C stomach D challenging 10, A faced B wicked C fixed D wrapped III- Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form 1, Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today That proposal ( consider) by the members right now Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now A: I (lose) my glasses I can’t find them anywhere I (look for) them for hours B: Don’t worry I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days later He is working tomorrow If he (have) a day off tomorrow, he (go) to the beach Write your answer here: 1- - 2- 3- 4- 5- IV- Correct the mistakes in the following sentences I’m afraid you’ve lost your test You only got 23% Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me I’m a bit short of cash Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? Our school is nearby to the town centre Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition I feel asleep Do you mind if I go to bed? 10 My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club V- Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in parentheses: 1, He treated them with (generous) 2, How many entered the race ? (compete) 3, If you are _with our service, please write to the manager (satisfy) 4, He drives so _that he often has accidents (care) 5, Flowers are often _by bees as they gather nectar (fertile) 6, I think these thin clothes are _for cold weather (suit) 7, The computer is one of the most marvelous in our modern age (invent) 8, She is always worried about her children’s (safe) 9, He was kept in the hospital overnight as a measure.(precaution) 10, Housework has _been regarded as women’s work (tradition) VI- Read the passage below and choose the correct answer by circling the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place The theatre has been popular in ancient times People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals (2) early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another up the hillside In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10) around by actors wandering from one place to another There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room A scene B performance C scenery D stage A Whole B Complete C Full D All A In B For C At D On A chairs B benches C seats D stools A watchers B players C viewers D audiences A among B between C around D behind A playing B making C doing D being A lifted B raised C moved D pulled A as B like C equal D similar 10 A carried B held C brought D fetched VII-Use one suitable word to fill in each blank to complete the text ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) young people to find a job If they are lucky (2) to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (3) there are at least 20 other applicants for the(4) If a company is thinking of offering (5) a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6) .someone who knows you well (7) taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract You will probably have to some training, (8) help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (9) to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (10) .job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a pension scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are retired Finally, good luck! VIII- Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would …………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted ……………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like What ……………………………………………………………………….…… The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam………………………………………………………………………… Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………………………… … IX- Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one 1, We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb the children So as _ 2, What a pity I don’t have a laptop I wish _ 3, The furniture was too old to keep It was _ People say football is the best game to play Football _ “Can you me a favor ?” she said to me She Phòng GD- ĐT Lâm tthao Trường THCS Lâm thao Hướng dẫn chấm bài thi thử tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 chuyên Môn: Tiếng Anh - năm 2010 I- Choose the words which best complete the following sentences điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) B 16.B A 17.B D 18.D D 19.C A B A C C 23 20.A 21.D 22.D 24 C B 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.C 25 B 27 B 26 D 14.D 15.B 28.C 29.C 30 D II- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) A 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.B III- Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) was talking – saw is being considered has been used have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found had – would go IV- Correct the mistakes in the following sentences điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) lost -> failed gained -> won wins -> earns/gets make -> take asleep -> sleepy 10 avoid -> prevent/stop none -> nobody/ no one nearby -> near/close borrow -> lend did -> made V- Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in parentheses: điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) generosity competitors dissatisfied carelessly fertilized unsuitable inventions safety precautionary 10 traditionally VI- Read the passage below and choose the correct answer by circling the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) Q 10 Key B D C C D D A B B A VII-Use one suitable word to fill in each blank to complete the text điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) 1, for 2, enough 3, that 4, job 5, you 6, or 7, Before 8, which 9, hard 10, another VIII- Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given 0,5 điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) Would you mind helping me with this box? She wanted to know who had eaten the cake What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday? The exam was easier than I expected Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London IX- Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one 0,5 điểm (mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm) So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly I wish I had a laptop It was such old furniture that we couldn’t keep it Football is said to be the best game to play She asked/told me to her a favor Total: 10 điểm