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KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2020

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about a coach trip. For each question put a tick in the correct box. 1. What is the change of plan? A. They will visit two towns. B. They will look round a university. C. They will visit a wild life park. 2. Where will they stop for coffee? A. near a waterfall B. by a lake C. on a mountain 3. The town of Brampton became well known because of its ___________. A. shops B. university C. museum 4. What animals will they see in the wildlife park? A. lions B. monkeys C. tigers 5. What time will they arrive back at the hotel? A. 5.30 B. 6.45 C. 7.15 Part 2. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a competition. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. This month's competition Prize: a computer and a (6) ………………………….. printer Write a story • length: fewer than (7) ………………………….. words • subject: a short (8) ………………………….. story which takes place in the future Write your name, address, telephone number and (9) ………………………….. at the end. Story must arrive on or before (10) ………………………….. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. embarrassed B. blessed C. naked D. adopted 12. A. instead B. breakfast C. already D. breathe Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. photographer B. destination C. participant D. professional 14. A. geographical B. biological C. agricultural D. environmental 15. A. campfire B. provide C. destroy D. conserve Page 01

PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams. - Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?” - Anne: “___________” A. I’m half ready. B. God save you. C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it! 17. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home. - Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”. - Pete: “______”. A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not. C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t. 18. Mr Smith is having lunch in a restaurant. - Mr. Smith: "Could you bring me some water?" - Waiter: "_________." A. No, thanks. B. Of course you can. C. I'm afraid not. D. Certainly, sir. 19. Mary and John are talking about John's new house. - Mary: "What a lovely house you have" - John: "_________." A. Thanks. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so. C. No problem. D. Of course, thanks. 20. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home. - Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”. - Pete: “______”. A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not. C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell. A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views C. spectacular sightings D. in-depth studies 22. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. remains for good B. is still in good condition C. stands in life D. remains in effect 23. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches. A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases. A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat 25. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago. Page 02

A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. The doctor _______ the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up. A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into 27. The school was closed for a month because of serious _______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 28. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _______ your idea of letting children leave school at the age of 14. A. go along with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come up with 29. The climate of China is similar in many ways to _______. A. which of the United States B. that of the United states C. the United States D. this of the United States 30. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable _______. A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future 31. These old houses are going to be _______ soon. A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out 32. The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money. A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost 33. Whether you stay or leave is a matter of total _______to me. A. disinterest B. importance C. indifference D. interest 34. I’m terribly sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _______. A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention 35. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _______in computer software. A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer 36. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no _______for them. A. request B. claim C. requirement D. demand 37. One wonders whether the current political _______ is right for such a move. A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint 38. She _______ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions. A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against 39. The judge _______ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment. A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted 40. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus. A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed 41. She believes that all countries should _______ the death penalty as it is inhumane. A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with 42. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no _________ the exercise. A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing D. difficult finishing 43. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos. Page 03

A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell 44. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice as much as B. as much as twice C. twice more than D. twice as 45. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked for promotion. A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitiveness D. repetitive II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. I hadn't been to the city for 20 years and it was almost …………………………..………... recognize 47. His boss told him off because he had behaved ……………………….……………... responsible 48. They all cheered ……………………….……………..as their team came out. enthusiasm 49. Jim is one of the most ……………………….……………..members of the committee. speak 50. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was ………………………….…. estimate by the government. The real figures go up every minute. 51. We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive expect ……………………….……………... new 52. ……………….……..energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free. 53. Barbara is very ……………………….………..about birds. She knows a lot about them. know perform 54. She is one of the greatest ……………………….……………..to appear in this theatre. 55. I’m sorry for my ……………………….……………..but I hate being kept waiting. patient PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 The other day, when I was in London, I ran out an old friend of mine who had 2 been at university with me. Although we hadn’t seen each other since ages and had lost 3 touch, it was just like old times, and he told me all his news. He moved to London after 4 leaving university, and started to train as a accountant. He left after a few months 5 because he didn’t find it very interesting, and he didn’t feel like spending the rest of his 6 life in an office. His parents were very helpful – they didn’t try to make him carrying on 7 training as a chartered accountant, and said they would continue to support him though 8 the fact that he didn’t have a job to go to. He soon found work doing what he really 9 wanted – writing for a TV show. After the first series, the producer let him have his own 10 TV show even though he was relative young, and it turned out to be a great success. Line

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 60. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Tom was absent four days at school last month because his grandmother passed …………………. 62. I’ll see you ………………… tomorrow, so I can drive you to the airport. 63. I am too young to settle …………………. I want to travel around the world before I get married. 64. I bought this skirt without trying it …………………. I hope it's OK. 65. Fortunately, Marie getting ………………… with her new co-workers. 66. I really need to go on a diet. I put ………………… weight over the holidays. 67. I just needed a bit of time to think it ………………… before I told him what I had decided. 68. I need to get a new passport. It runs ………………… next month. 69. When I went to the bank to ask for a loan, I had to fill ………………… hundreds of forms. 70. You have to face ………………… your problems rather than avoid them. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (71) _______ today. They have about six hours' a week more free time than wives, but play a very little (72) _______ in cooking, cleaning, washing, and ironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central (73) _______ Office. Nearly three quarters of married women (74) _______ to do all or most of the housework, and among married men the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the housework was only slightly lower. The survey (75) _______ that washing and ironing was the least popular task among men, with only one per cent (76) _______ this duty, compared with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.Only 5 per cent of men (77) _______ the evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per cent do household shopping, and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes. But when household gadgets break down, (78) _______ are carried out by 82 per cent of husbands. The survey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are substantially better (79) _______ than a decade ago. We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The (80) _______ Briton, not surprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a decade ago. More people are going abroad for holidays, with Spain the favorite destination. 71. A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited 72. A. work B. role C. section D. part 73. A. Statistical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Numerical 74. A. emitted B. pronounced C. claimed D. uttered 75. A. pointed B. evolved C. planned D. showed 76. A. burdening B. forming C. performing D. formulating 77. A. prepare B. undertake C. process D. fit Page 05

78. A. fittings B. fixings C. amendments D. repairs 79. A. on B. through C. over D. off 80. A. medium B. average C. popular D. normal Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled-a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions. Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentrations of these pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In this localized region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm. 81. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an air pollutant C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere 82. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably 83. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________. A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities 84. The word "altered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. Page 06

A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed 85. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the following reasons? A. They function as part of a purification process. B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants. C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants. D. They have existed since the Earth developed. 86. According to the passage, which of the following is true about human generated air pollution in localized regions? A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region. B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants. C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions. D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants. 87. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak 88. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ________. A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area C. the naturally occurring level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly 89. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable 90. Which of the following is best supported by the passage? A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws. B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws. C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants. D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.  At the foot ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92.While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  Despite my ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93. If I were you, I wouldn't take too many classes this semester. (shoes)  ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. (no)  ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her. (for)  ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... VII. WRITING (1 pt) Page 07

In about 100- 150 words, write a paragraph about the disadvantages of television ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 2 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2020 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear a conversation, between two men talking on the radio about job. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. When did Toby get a job with Atkins Engineering? A. when he was a university student B. as soon as he finished university C. six months after he finished university 2. What is Toby working on at the moment? A. a new motorway B. houses and flats C. a new airport 3. When Toby began working, he was surprised to spend so much time ________. A. talking to other people. B. sitting in an officc. C. designing buildings. 4. Young people often don't choosc engineering because they think ________. A. it’s hard to get a job. B. it's probably boring. C. it’s not very well paid. 5. What is a disadvantage of the job for Toby? A. He finds it difficult to take holidays. B. He can't organise his spare time. C. He works too many hours. Part 2. You will hear a man talking on the radio about a new sports and fitness centre. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Crossways sports and fitness centre - The sports centre opens on (6) _______________ - The fitness centre has a view across the (7) _______________ - The indoor sports offered are squash, volleyball, (8) _______________and table tennis. - The new swimming pool is (9) _______________metres in length. - You can book a class at (10) _______________or by phone. PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. advent B. invent C. decent D. percent 12. A. pursue B. hesitate C. comparison D. poster 13. A. ragged B. sacred C. dogged D. scared Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 14. A. questionaire B. introduce C. recommend D. concentrate 15. A. continuous B. scandalous C. malicious D. delicious Your answers: PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John: “Could I just do it right now?”Jane: “_________.” Page 09

A. Yes, you could. B. Why not? Go ahead. C. Not for me. D. Yes, let’s. 17. Mike: “ I have passed all my examinations!” – Joan: “_________.” A. My dear! B. Well done! C. Best wishes! D. That’s very well! 18. “_________.” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.” A. Your child is just adorable! B. Can we ask your child to take a photo? C. Your kid is naughty. D. I can give your kid a lift to school. 19. -“The test results will be released at 9 am tomorrow!” - “Will it? _________.” A. Can I wait for it? B. Could it wait? C. Yes, please. D. I can’t wait! 20. “_________.” - “I love it. It’s great, especially at night.” A. When do you often listen to classical music? B. How do you like classical music? C. What kind of music do you like? D. How often do you listen to classical music? PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position. A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing 22. The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine. A. anticipation B. expectation C. span D. prospect 23. The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running. A. flushing out with water B. supplying water C. cleaning with water D. washing out with water Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively 25. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners. A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Take the number 5 bus and get __________ at Times Square. A. outside B. down C. up D. off 27. The report would have been accepted ____________ in checking its accuracy. A. if more care B. more care had been taken C. had taken more care D. had more care been taken 28. No longer __________ do all the housework with their hands. A. have women to B. do women have C. do women have to D. women have to 29. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar _____________. A. to the driving of a car B. when you drive a car C. to when driving a car D. to driving a car 30. Today many serious childhood diseases _____________by early immunisation. A. are preventing B. can be prevented C. prevent D. can prevent 31. The dress Arid wore _______ with small, glassy beads, creating a shimmering effect. A. titillated B. reiterated C. scintillated D. enthralled Page 010

32. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better- paying job. A. maximize B. recombinant C. reiterate D. necessitate 33. Levina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring his escape. A. coerced B. proclaimed C. abetted D. sanctioned 34. Shakespeare, a(n) ______writer, entertained audiences by writing many tragic and comic plays. A. numeric B. obstinate C. generic D. prolific 35. I had the ________ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative passenger on my flight home from Brussels. A. satisfactory B. commendable C. galling D. acceptable 36. Mary failed in her exams because she played computer games a lot. She _______ too much. A. shouldn’t have played B. shouldn’t play C. should play D. wouldn’t have played 37. My father dislikes ___________ while he is speaking. A. to be interrupting B. being interrupted C. to interrupt D. to interrupt 38. ___________ all the exercises, Nam handed in the paper. A. Having done B. Doing C. He has done D. After had done 39. I hate him. I have ___________ of meeting him again. A. no intentions B. no intention C. not intended D. intended 40. Friendship is a ___________ affair; it lives by give-and-take. A. two-sided B. two-side C. two sides D. two-sides 41. I saw a wad of dollar notes exactly ___________ the ones my father had given me. A. as B. the same C. alike D. like 42. A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “____________.” A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t 43. He was the first visitor ____________ to our house. A. invited B. inviting C. who invite D. to be invited 44. ________my mother's encouragement, I wouldn't have made such a daring decision. A. In spite of B. Providing C. But for D. Due to 45. The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair________her back. A. streaming down B. fallen against C. flowed down D. running over II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. Nobody ge ts _______________treatment in this office. PREFER 47. She won the first prize in the contest due to her _______________. PERSUADE 48. Meiling signed up for the _______________course. ECONOMY 49. She took the job to be _______________independent. FINANCE 50. Our education must put an end to _______________. LITERATE 51. Please _______________our letter of the 14th. We have not had a reply. KNOW 52. I was late because I _______________how much time I would need. ESTIMATE 53. The unresponsive audience made the lecturer somewhat _______________. HEART What a shame! 54. _______________children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. ACCOMPANY 55. She complained about his rudeness _______________. CEASE PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage Page 011

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The habits of those who constant play video games are very important to people working in video-game industry. If video games are going to be one of the more attractive features of future interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to present so games on interactive video and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination for people. Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games. Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys age eight to fifteen. The fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video games appeal to some deep instinct in boys who find it impossibly to tear themselves away from them. Schoolwork is ignored, health is damaged and even eating habits are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are entirely different, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games. Quiet simply, they can take video games in their stride, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone. Error

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 4 57.  7 58.  9 59.  12 60. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. The car is in quite good condition but you can try it _____before you make any decision to buy. 62. According _____what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed. 63. According to a recent survey, most people are on good terms _____their neighbours. 64. As he wanted to go to university, David decided to turn _____a new leaf and study harder. 65. _____arriving at the airport, I was very worried to find that no one had waited for me. 66. Environmental organisations have been set _____to inform people and gain their support. 67. I can't understand why you have to make such a fuss _____something so unimportant. 68. I’m afraid Mr. Logan isn’t in the office today, but I can put you _____to his secretary. 69. I've asked _____but nobody knows what time the concert will finish on Saturday. 70. On hearing the news of his mother's death, the boy broke _____and couldn't be consoled. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the (71) ______ for a good diet and (72) ________ exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feelthat the body is no longer able to (73) ________. Aches and pains are (74) ________ normal. Instead of pushing the body to do (75) ________, activities become limited. Yet examples after examples have shown us that older people can – and should – be (76) ________. Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles. Some professional athletes stay (77) ________ into their forties and fifties. For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (78) ________. It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine.In the winter, (79) ________ push-ups, sitPage 012

ups, and other indoor exercises. Of course, such exercises will be of little use (80) ________ you follow them with soda and chips. 71. A. discipline B. ruling C. strictness D. regulation 72. A. useful B. regular C. much D. little 73. A. run B. malfunction C. operate D. perform 74. A. believed B. thought C. considered D. made 75. A. weaker B. more C. greater D. faster 76. A. eager B. bold C. active D. passive 77. A. competitive B. passive C. equal D. comparative 78. A. need B. form C. contact D. shape 79. A. make B. get C. work D. do 80. A. although B. unless C. if D. otherwise Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job. Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions fromthe paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makershave proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated. In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes. Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans overage 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity. 81. New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______. A. the people who came earlier B. the US government agencies C. only charity organizations D. volunteer organizations 82. It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of ______. A. industrialization B. modernization C. urbanization D. population 83. The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. A. executed B. studied C. introduced D. enforced 84. The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ______. A. deductions from wages B. people’s willingness to work C. donations from companies D. enforcement laws 85. Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis. Page 013

A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized C. functioned fruitfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions 86. That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______. A. elderly people ask for more money B. the program discourages working people C. the number of elderly people is growing D. younger people do not want to work 87. Persons on low incomes can access public housing through ______. A. low rents B. state spending C. donations D. federal expenditure 88. Americans on low incomes can seek help from ______. A. federal government B. government agencies C. state governments D. non-government agencies 89. Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the ______. A. young people’s voluntarism only B. volunteer organizations C. people’s growing commitment to charity D. innovations in the tax system 90. The passage mainly discusses ______. A. public assistance in America B. immigration into America C. funding agencies in America D. ways of fund-raising in America PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.  If it hadn’t ______________________________________________________________ 92. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.  They stole ______________________________________________________________ 93. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.  No sooner______________________________________________________________ 94. The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado. (resulted)  The tornado ___________________________________________almost sixty people. 95. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (went)  The painting ___________________________________________ Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about why is it important to protect our environment? What should we do to fulfill this task? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………

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A. excited because she was wearing a wonderful costume. B. nervous because it was her first time on stage. C. surprised because the audience was very big. 3. What does Amy say about playing jazz with the school band? A. She put lots of effort into learning about it. B. She was better at it than the rest of the players. C. She enjoyed it as soon as she started. 4. Amy gives piano lessons so that she can _______. A. help people who couldn’t normally afford them . B. encourage lots of young people to play the piano. C. improve her own playing technique. 5. Why does Amy write a blog on the internet? A. to get some experience for becoming a journalist. B. to tell people about her daily life as a musician. C. to recommend events for people to go to. Part 2. You will hear a boy, called Adam telling his class, about a hot air balloon flight he went on. Fill in each blank with no more than two words. ADAM’S HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT 6. The flight in the balloon lasted for …………………………. 7. Adam could see as far as the ………………………….from the balloon. 8. Adam didn't recognize a ………………………….from the air. 9. Adam was surprised that it was ………………………….in the balloon basket. 10. Adam didn't like having to ………………………….in the basket. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. patient B. quotient C. ancient D. question 12. A. forbade B. cellmate C. consolidate D. lemonade Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. avenue B. residue C. continue D. barbecue 14. A. nutrient B. consistent C. continent D. sentiment 15. A. interview B. calculate C. politics D. determine PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” Peter: “_________.” A. Sorry for this inconvenience B. Not at all C. Sorry, I’m a new comer here D. I have no clue 17. Jane: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” Barbara: “_________.” A. Thanks! B. Cheer! C. Have a good day D. You are welcome. 18. Anne: "Make yourself at home". John: “_________.” A. Thanks! Same to you. B. That's very kind. Thank you. C. Not at all. Don't mention it. D. Yes, Can I help you? Page 016

19. Dave: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!” Eva: “___________ but I think it’s quite easy.” A. You’re right B. I couldn’t agree more C. I understand what you’re saying D. I don’t see in that way 20. Vicky: “_________.” Josep: “Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.” A. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! B. When have you got this beautiful dress? C. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? D. That’s a beautiful dress you have on! PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice. A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things 22. Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of its detriment to their school work. A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit 23. Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author. She has written a large number of books these years, some of which are best-sellers. A. reflective B. productive C. exhausted D. critical Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean. A. with ribs B. without ribs C. without backbones D. with backbones 25. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly. A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Peter: “Why did you ride your bike?” John: “Because it’s more ______ than driving my car.” A. economically B. economic C. economy D. economical 27. The unemployment rate of the area ______ every year until 2003 and then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 28. ______ the fact that many companies are going bankrupt, ours has made a good profit. A. Although B. Even though C. Despite D. Because of 29. Some vegetables are grown without soil and under ______ light. A. artificial B. false C. fake D. unreal 30. My dog as well as my cats ______ twice a day. A. eat B. has eaten C. have eaten D. eats 31. All volcanoes ______ smoke, ash, and lava. A. blow B. emit C. erupt D. release 32. As I can earn money by myself. I am independent ______ my parents financially. A. on B. of C. upon D. from 33. Napoleon ______ the West Indian island of Santo Domingo in 1801. Page 017

A. attacked B. has attacked C. was attacked D. attacking 34. ______ of my family, I would like to thank you very much for your help. A. On behalf B. On account C. In person D. Instead 35. The accident ______ was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die 36. It was clear that the young couple were ______ of taking charge of the new restaurant. A. responsible B. reliable C. capable D. able 37. She was guilty ______ cheating in the examination. A. to B. with C. of D. for 38. ______ during the storm. A. They were collapsed the fence B. the fence was collapsed C. They collapsed the fence D. The fence collapsed 39. The family could not ______ because they had forgotten their passports. A. check up B. check out C. check through D. check in 40. You’d better drive. I’m too ______ for such traffic. A. experienced B. experiencing C. inexperienced D. inexperiencing 41. In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath the ______. A. net B. crossbar C. ball D. goalie 42. No ______ water polo player except the goalie can hold the ball with both hands. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 43. The reviewer ______ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction. A. chewed B. digested C. described D. drew 44. If it’s raining tomorrow afternoon, we’ll have to ______ the match till next Sunday. A. put out B. put off C. put up D. put away 45. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t ______ the nearest shelter. A. make out B. break out C. take out D. run out II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The manag er was sacked after he tried to ………………………….his accounts. (false) 47. I’ve never known such a ………………………….person. (quarrel) 48. Like oil, gas is a fossil fuel and is thus a ………………………….source of energy. (new) 49. Sam was accused of stealing some …………………………. documents. (confidence) 50. She uses a good-quality oil for proper ………………………….. (lubricate) 51. My car is too much ………………………….to take on a long journey. (rely) 52. I don’t care if you’d had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was quite (defend) ………………………….. 53. This leads to more pressure being put on the ………………………….public transport (adequate) system. 54. He works for UNESCO in a purely ………………………….role. (advice) 55. We like our staff to show their ………………………….rather than wear a uniform. (individual) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage Page 018

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When I injured my back I had to bring a break from my running career. I decided to introduce more women to the sport, to show them how many fun it can be and to give them the confidence to get out and run. I decided to start a running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of many race organizers. They complain about the lack of women in the sport but also use this as an excuse for not provide separate changing facilities. I put up posters and 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined. All of them were attracted by the idea of losing weigh but I don’t think they had really thought about running before. When or if they did, they had a picture of painful training. They didn’t think of chatting and smiling while running in beautiful places, like next a river. At first they ran for only a minute - now they can run for thirty minutes. They’ve also learned from other runners about diet and keeping fit in generally. I want to do something for women’s running and I have had so much pleasure watching their progress – almost as much as they’ve had themselves.

Line Error Correction  1 00. bring  2 56.  6 57.  8 58.  11 59.  13 60. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. You look tired. Are you ……………………. the weather? 62. His illness made him incapable ……………………. concentration. 63. The scientist made an amazing discovery ……………………. accident. 64. The negative campaign did damage ……………………. our company’s reputation. 65. She's very pleased that they were able to sell their house ……………………. a profit. 66. He came ……………………. a large sum of money when his uncle died. 67. Don't smoke in the forest. Fires break ……………………. easily at this time of the year. 68. The city will take a long time to recover ……………………. the damage done by the earthquake. 69. We're going to have to concentrate ……………. improving customer service from my point of view. 70. He dedicated this music video …………. the audience for understanding about his compositions. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was an expert in phonetics. (71) ________ a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech. In 1870, the Bells decided to (72) ________ to America. They lived in Boston, (73) ________ Alexander taught in a school for the deaf. There he began experimenting with a machine (74) ________ help the deaf hear. While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why do not use electricity to (75) ________ the human voice from one place to another?” He began to work on a new (76) ________. For years, Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day Page 019

(77) ________ night. They rented rooms in a boarding house. Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (78) ________. They tried to send (79) ________ through a wire. Finally, on March 19, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.” Watson rushed upstairs, ran (80) ________ Bell’s room, and shouted, “I heard you!” 71. A. During B. As C. Be D. Despite 72. A. take B. leave C. move D. return 73. A. why B. where C. when D. which 74. A. in order B. for C. to D. so that 75. A. change B. get C. send D. go 76. A. inventor B. invent C. inventive D. invention 77. A. after B. by C. and D. or 78. A. the others B. other C. others D. another 79. A. speech B. telegram C. speaking D. letters 80. A. in B. onto C. to D. into Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms. 81. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The nature of radar B. History of radar C. Alternatives to radar D. Types of ranging 82. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A. Shape B. Size C. Speed D. Weight 83. The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _______. A. specified B. resembled C. illustrated D. justified 84. The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _______. A. exclaims B. yells C. shoots D. whispers 85. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? A. argumentative B. explanatory C. humorous D. imaginative 86. According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _______. A. the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B. the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C. the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D. the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set 87. Which type of waves does radar use? Page 020

A. tidal B. sound C. heat D. radio 88. The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _______. A. sending B. searching for C. ranging D. repairing 89. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A. A history of flying B. Other uses of radar C. The technology used by pilots D. Uses of some technology 90. What might be inferred about radar? A. It takes the place of a radio. B. It has improved navigational safety. C. It was developed from a study of sound waves. D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane. PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said  She reminded ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 92. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.  The man ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 93. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.  At the foot ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .  Were ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 95. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.  He ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96. I couldn't go to work because of the transport strike. (prevented)  I ………………………………………………………………………………….. to work by transport strike. 97. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company. (without)  He………………………………………………………………………………….. success. 98. No matter what happens. Jane will never forgive Mark for what he did. (ever)  Under ………………………………………………………………………………….. Mark for what he did. 99. "Get this dog out of the house now!" he shouted at me. (demanded)  He ………………………………………………………………………………….. the dog out of the house immediately. 100. "I got better marks in the test than you did." she said.  She ………………………………………………………………………………….. in the test than I had. (about)

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Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. You will hear an interview, with a teenager called Amy Manero, who is talking about her interest in music, particularly jazz piano. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. When did Amy have lessons with a piano teacher? A. at the age of four. B. before she started secondary school. C. after getting advice from her school music teacher. 2. How did Amy feel at her first big public event? A. excited because she was wearing a wonderful costume. B. nervous because it was her first time on stage. C. surprised because the audience was very big. 3. What does Amy say about playing jazz with the school band? A. She put lots of effort into learning about it. B. She was better at it than the rest of the players. C. She enjoyed it as soon as she started. 4. Amy gives piano lessons so that she can _______. A. help people who couldn’t normally afford them . B. encourage lots of young people to play the piano. C. improve her own playing technique. 5. Why does Amy write a blog on the internet? A. to get some experience for becoming a journalist. B. to tell people about her daily life as a musician. C. to recommend events for people to go to. Part 2. You will hear a boy, called Adam telling his class, about a hot air balloon flight he went on. Fill in each blank with no more than one word. ADAM’S HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT 6. The flight in the balloon lasted for an hour. 7. Adam could see as far as the mountains from the balloon. 8. Adam didn't recognize a local bridge from the air. 9. Adam was surprised that it was warm in the balloon basket. 10. Adam didn't like having to stand in the basket. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. patient B. quotient C. ancient D. question 12. A. forbade B. cellmate C. consolidate D. lemonade Page 022

Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. avenue B. residue C. continue D. barbecue 14. A. nutrient B. consistent C. continent D. sentiment 15. A. interview B. calculate C. politics D. determine PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” Peter: “_________.” A. Sorry for this inconvenience B. Not at all C. Sorry, I’m a new comer here D. I have no clue 17. Jane: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” Barbara: “_________.” A. Thanks! B. Cheer! C. Have a good day D. You are welcome. 18. Anne: "Make yourself at home". John: “_________.” A. Thanks! Same to you. B. That's very kind. Thank you. C. Not at all. Don't mention it. D. Yes, Can I help you? 19. Dave: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!” Eva: “___________ but I think it’s quite easy.” A. You’re right B. I couldn’t agree more C. I understand what you’re saying D. I don’t see in that way 20. Vicky: “_________.” Josep: “Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.” A. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! B. When have you got this beautiful dress? C. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? D. That’s a beautiful dress you have on! PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice. A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things absent-minded = often forgetting things (a) lơ đãng, hay quên 22. Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of its detriment to their school work. A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit detriment = harm (n) sự thiệt hại, sự tổn hại, sự phương hại 23. Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author. She has written a large number of books these years, some of which are best-sellers. A. reflective B. productive C. exhausted D. critical prolific = productive (a) sinh sản nhiều, sản xuất nhiều, đẻ nhiều; mắn (đẻ), sai (quả) Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean. A. with ribs B. without ribs C. without backbones D. with backbones Page 023

invertebrates không sương sống with backbones có sương sống 25. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly. A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile friendly thân thiện hostile không thân thiện PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Peter: “Why did you ride your bike?” John: “Because it’s more ______ than driving my car.” A. economically B. economic C. economy D. economical 27. The unemployment rate of the area ______ every year until 2003 and then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 28. ______ the fact that many companies are going bankrupt, ours has made a good profit. A. Although B. Even though C. Despite D. Because of 29. Some vegetables are grown without soil and under ______ light. A. artificial B. false C. fake D. unreal 30. My dog as well as my cats ______ twice a day. A. eat B. has eaten C. have eaten D. eats 31. All volcanoes ______ smoke, ash, and lava. A. blow B. emit C. erupt D. release 32. As I can earn money by myself. I am independent ______ my parents financially. A. on B. of C. upon D. from 33. Napoleon ______ the West Indian island of Santo Domingo in 1801. A. attacked B. has attacked C. was attacked D. attacking 34. ______ of my family, I would like to thank you very much for your help. A. On behalf B. On account C. In person D. Instead 35. The accident ______ was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die 36. It was clear that the young couple were ______ of taking charge of the new restaurant. A. responsible B. reliable C. capable D. able 37. She was guilty ______ cheating in the examination. A. to B. with C. of D. for 38. ______ during the storm. A. They were collapsed the fence B. the fence was collapsed C. They collapsed the fence D. The fence collapsed 39. The family could not ______ because they had forgotten their passports. A. check up B. check out C. check through D. check in 40. You’d better drive. I’m too ______ for such traffic. A. experienced B. experiencing C. inexperienced D. inexperiencing 41. In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath the ______. A. net B. crossbar C. ball D. goalie 42. No ______ water polo player except the goalie can hold the ball with both hands. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 43. The reviewer ______ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction. A. chewed B. digested C. described D. drew 44. If it’s raining tomorrow afternoon, we’ll have to ______ the match till next Sunday. Page 024

A. put out B. put off C. put up D. put away 45. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t ______ the nearest shelter. A. make out B. break out C. take out D. run out II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The manag er was sacked after he tried to falsify his accounts. (false) 47. I’ve never known such a quarrelsome person. (quarrel) 48. Like oil, gas is a fossil fuel and is thus a non-renewable source of energy. (new) 49. Sam was accused of stealing some confidential documents. (confidence) 50. She uses a good-quality oil for proper lubricant. (lubricate) 51. My car is too much unreliable to take on a long journey. (rely) 52. I don’t care if you’d had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was (defend) quite indefensible. 53. This leads to more pressure being put on the inadequate public transport system. (adequate) 54. He works for UNESCO in a purely advisory role. (advice) 55. We like our staff to show their individuality rather than wear a uniform. (individual) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 When I injured my back I had to bring a break from my running career. I 2 decided to introduce more women to the sport, to show them how many fun it 3 can be and to give them the confidence to get out and run. I decided to start a 4 running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of 5 many race organizers. They complain about the lack of women in the sport but 6 also use this as an excuse for not provide separate changing facilities. I put up 7 posters and 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined. All of them were 8 attracted by the idea of losing weigh but I don’t think they had really thought 9 about running before. When or if they did, they had a picture of painful training. 10 They didn’t think of chatting and smiling while running in beautiful places, like 11 next a river. At first they ran for only a minute - now they can run for thirty 12 minutes. They’ve also learned from other runners about diet and keeping fit in 13 generally. I want to do something for women’s running and I have had so much 14 pleasure watching their progress – almost as much as they’ve had themselves. Line 1

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00. bring  take 56. many  much 57. provide  providing 58. weigh weight 59. next  by / beside / near 60. generally  general PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. You look tired. Are you under the weather? Page 025

62. His illness made him incapable of concentration. 63. The scientist made an amazing discovery by accident. 64. The negative campaign did damage to our company’s reputation. 65. She's very pleased that they were able to sell their house at a profit. 66. He came into a large sum of money when his uncle died. 67. Don't smoke in the forest. Fires break out easily at this time of the year. 68. The city will take a long time to recover from the damage done by the earthquake. 69. We're going to have to concentrate on improving customer service from my point of view. 70. He dedicated this music video to the audience for understanding about his compositions. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was an expert in phonetics. (71) ________ a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech. In 1870, the Bells decided to (72) ________ to America. They lived in Boston, (73) ________ Alexander taught in a school for the deaf. There he began experimenting with a machine (74) ________ help the deaf hear. While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why do not use electricity to (75) ________ the human voice from one place to another?” He began to work on a new (76) ________. For years, Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day (77) ________ night. They rented rooms in a boarding house. Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (78) ________. They tried to send (79) ________ through a wire. Finally, on March 19, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.” Watson rushed upstairs, ran (80) ________ Bell’s room, and shouted, “I heard you!” 71. A. During B. As C. Be D. Despite 72. A. take B. leave C. move D. return 73. A. why B. where C. when D. which 74. A. in order B. for C. to D. so that 75. A. change B. get C. send D. go 76. A. inventor B. invent C. inventive D. invention 77. A. after B. by C. and D. or 78. A. the others B. other C. others D. another 79. A. speech B. telegram C. speaking D. letters 80. A. in B. onto C. to D. into Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical Page 026

importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms. 81. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The nature of radar B. History of radar C. Alternatives to radar D. Types of ranging 82. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A. Shape B. Size C. Speed D. Weight 83. The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _______. A. specified B. resembled C. illustrated D. justified 84. The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _______. A. exclaims B. yells C. shoots D. whispers 85. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? A. argumentative B. explanatory C. humorous D. imaginative 86. According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _______. A. the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B. the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C. the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D. the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set 87. Which type of waves does radar use? A. tidal B. sound C. heat D. radio 88. The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _______. A. sending B. searching for C. ranging D. repairing 89. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A. A history of flying B. Other uses of radar C. The technology used by pilots D. Uses of some technology 90. What might be inferred about radar? A. It takes the place of a radio. B. It has improved navigational safety. C. It was developed from a study of sound waves. D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane. PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said  She reminded him to phone the police. 92. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.  The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 93. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.  At the foot of the hill lies a small church 94. If you changed your mind, you would be welcome to join our club .  Were you to change you mind, you would be welcome to join our club. 95. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.  He can’t have done it by himself. 96. I couldn't go to work because of the transport strike. (prevented)  I was prevented from going to work by transport strike. 97. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company. (without) Page 027

 He made an attempt at buying the company without success.  He made an attempt to buy the company without success.  He attempted to buy the company without success. 98. No matter what happens. Jane will never forgive Mark for what he did. (ever)  Under no circumstances will Jane ever forgive Mark for what he did. 99. "Get this dog out of the house now!" he shouted at me. (demanded)  He demanded that I (should) get the dog out of the house immediately. 100. "I got better marks in the test than you did." she said.  She boasted about getting better marks in the test than I had. (about)  She boasted about her better marks in the test than I had. (about) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 4 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019 Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. You will hear an interview with a girl, called Maria Shaw, who went on an outdoor adventure trip, with girls from her school. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question. 1. Maria didn’t think she’d find the trip hard because _______. A. she’d had experience o f cam ping with her family. B. she’d always cycled a long way to school every day. C. she’d been on walking trips with the school. 2. What was Maria worried about during the first day’s activities? A. She wouldn’t complete everything in time. B. She’d be very cold while she was there. C. She wouldn’t manage to sail in the right direction. 3. What made the climb up the rocks so slow? A. The group kept slipping on the slopes. B. Several students fell and hurt themselves. C. Parts of the climb were extremely steep. 4. When M aria’s group got to the top of the rocks, they _______. A. were given a talk on the environment. B. to o k photos of each other. C. ate a big meal. 5. Maria says that by the end of the trip the girls were _______. A. feeling keen to go home again. B. working together better. C. cooking food for each other. Part 3: You will hear a boy, called Josh talking to his class, about a trip he recently went on. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers.

JOSH’S WHEATHER CENTRE TRIP - Josh went to the Weather Centre with his (6) …………………….………….. . - Josh says the Centre first reported strong winds in (7) …………………….…………... - The Centre later put forecasts in (8) …………………….………….. for everyone to see. - Lots of weather information now comes from (9) …………………….………….. according to Josh. - Josh thinks people need to know how much (10) …………………….………….. there'll be. Page 028

I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. agreed B. believed C. remarkedly D. smiled 12. A. exterminate B.contemplate C. considerate D. exaggerate Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. comeuppance B. chalartan C. ignominy D. desultory 14. A. communication B. media C. current D. homework 15. A. sensitive B. compliment C. vertical D. assurance PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. - Linda: "Could you turn down the radio, please?" -Henry: “_________.” A. I feel sorry. B. Yes, I can. C. I am, of course. D. Yes, with pleasure. 17. - Peter: “_________! it is nearly 11 p.m. and we have to go home now.” – Thomas: “I see.” A. Come in for B. Come over C. Come on D. Come across 18. - Tom: “Goodbye. It was great to meet you, Mary.” - Mary: “__________ guys.” A. Later, B. What’s the matter? C. That’s too bad, D. What a pity, 19. – Vicky: “_________.” – Mary: “Thanks. I’ll write to you when I arrive there.” A. Good luck B. Have a go C. Have a good trip D. Good bye 20. – Nancy: “_________.” – Bill: “Yes. I'd like to buy a camera." A. Do you look for something? B. Excuse me. Can I help you? C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Excuse me. Can you help me buy something? PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it. A. objected to it B. permitted it C. looked it over D. accepted it without investigation 22. I think we have solved this problem once and for all. A. in the end B. temporarily C. forever D. for goods 23. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th century. A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. At first, our problems seemed insurmountable. However, now I think we'll be able to find solutions. A. able to be solved B. not able to be discussed C. able to be discussed D. not able to be solved 25. Dalat is famous for various ideal excursion places such as Xuan Huong lake, pine forests and waterfalls. A. similar B. different C. unique D. likely PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. Page 029

26. There was a huge decline ________the number of tigers. A. in B. for C. of D. out 27. I’d rather you ________anything about the garden until the weather improves. A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make 28. A part – time job gives me the freedom to ________my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 29. The new road currently under ________will solve the traffic problems in the town. A. design B. progress C. construction D. work 30. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “________.” A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem 31. According to the boss, John is the most ________ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable 32. The children went ________with excitement. A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife 33. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very ________position. A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed 34. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I ________fish, please. A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe 35. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and ________when being asked about their future. A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing 36. She awoke with an _______sense of foreboding which she could find no reason for. A. intelligible B. intensive C. indelible D. intangible 37. His behaviour was always beyond _______. A. criticism B. recrimination C. fault D. reproach 38. When you win the race, you can _______in the glory of your achievement. A. stand B. bask C. bathe D. lie 39. Don’t _______over the main points so quickly - they’re important. A. slide B. slip C. skate D. ski 40. The two boys really _______it off from the moment they met. A. hit B. struck C. made D. put 41. I for one am not sorry. He should have _______than to lend them money. A. thought more B. been better C. know more D. known better 42. “Last I heard, she was working in South Africa.” “_______?” A. Why did she B. How come C. How did she D. Why come 43. No, thank you. I don’t really like wine, or any kind of alcohol _______. A. it matters B. in this matter C. for the matter D. for that matter 44. I heard he passed his exams, but _______that I know little else. A. other than B. more of C. instead of D. in addition 45. “I’ll never finish this by five.” “If _______, I’ll work overtime.” A. is needed B. need to be C. needing D. need be II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. (flame) 46. These …………………….………….. clothes cannot catch fire easily. (tolerate) 47. He’s more …………………….………….. than expected. (admit) 48. The museum doesn’t charge for …………………….………….. on Sundays. (prosper) 49. We can look forward to a period of …………………….…………... (turn) 50.The firm has an annual …………………….………….. of $10,000. (luxury) 51. The cat is …………………….………….. in the sunshine. (breath) 52. Tom spoke …………………….………….. because he was so excited. (different) 53. It's sometimes hard to …………………….………….. one sample from another. Page 030

54. …………………….………….. and overpopulation are two of the most difficult problems in (forest) the Third World countries. (come) 55. A list of …………………….………….. events will be posted on the notice board. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 Thomas Edison was bore in Milan, Ohio, in 1847. His family moved to Port 2 Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprising, he attended school for only two 3 months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self4 educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age. Thomas 5 Edison lit out the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light 6 was the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the 7 motion picture camera, and above 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created 8 something new. He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely 9 that his wife had to remind him sleep and eat. Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West Orange, 10 New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quantity of life all over the world. Line 1

Error Correction 00. bore  born 56. ……………………………………..  …………………………………….. ……….. 57. ……………………………………..  …………………………………….. ……….. 58.  …………………………………….. ……….. …………………………………….. 59. ……………………………………..  …………………………………….. ……….. 60. ……………………………………..  …………………………………….. ……….. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. There's a choice …….………….. flying to London Heathrow or Stansted. 62. Local residents were disappointed …….………….. the decision of the local authority. 63. His belief …….………….. not harming animals was something he learned from his mother. 64. The people next door are annoyed …….………….. us for making so much noise last night. 65. The process …….………….. painting such a large mural is more complicated than you might think. 66. Several people went …….………….. the pickpocket, but couldn’t catch him. 67. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach made up …….………….. our disappointment. 68. If it wasn’t an accident, he must have done it on purpose. 69. I hate being looked …….………….. on whenever I make mistakes at work. 70. The new magazine about maintenance comes …….………….. tomorrow. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Many parents believe that their children (71) ________ be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (72) ________ a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready. Wise parents will have a relaxed (73) ________ and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (74) ________ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (75) ________ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (76) ________ them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only (77) ________ of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (78) ________ and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book Page 031

and are (79) ________ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (80) ________ too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group. 71. A. should B. could not C. had to D. must not 72. A. insisting B. making C. forcing D. starting 73. A. pastime B. attitude C. decision D. competition 74. A. bright B. expensive C. adult D. stimulating 75. A. amusement B. produce C. sense D. games 76. A. provide B. encourage C. provoke D. attract 77. A. search B. source C. site D. basis 78. A. enjoy B. watch C. reinforce D. assist 79. A. properly B. perfectly C. worthily D. equally 80. A. devote B. spend C. pay D. save Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings. When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write. In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so only imperfectly. To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized. 81. We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because ________. A. it has become very important in our culture B. human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years C. writing is secondary to language D. people have been writing since there have been human beings 82. The author of the passage argues that ________. A. all languages should have a written form B. writing has become too important in today’s society C. everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D. speech is more basic to language than writing 83. Normal human beings ________. A. learn to talk after learning to write B. learn to write before learning to talk C. learn to write and to talk at the same time D. learn to talk before learning to write 84. According to the passage, writing ________. A. is represented perfectly by speech B. represents speech, but not perfectly C. developed from imperfect speech D. is imperfect, but less so than speech 85. Learning to write is ________. A. too difficult B. easy C. not easy D. very easy 86. In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of ________. A. severely handicapped children B. people who learn the rudiments of speech C. intelligent people who couldn’t write D. people who speak many languages Page 032

87. In the author’s judgment, ________. A. writing is more real than speech B. writing has more advantages than speech C. speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does D. speech is essential but writing has important benefits 88. According to the author, one mark of any civilized society is that it ________. A. keeps written records B. affirms the primacy of speech over writing C. teaches its children to speak perfectly D. affirms the primacy of writing over speech 89. Which of the following is NOT true? A. It is easy to acquire the writing skill. B. Writing has become so important in our culture. C. Writing represents speech, but not perfectly. D. Speech is essential but writing has important benefits. 90. The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means ________. A. skill B. rudiments C. domination D. benefit PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.

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Part 1. You will hear a man, called Paul Hart, talking about his trip to Africa, with a team of scientists. Choose the best answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. Why did Paul choose the part of Africa he visited? A. It is good for walking. B. It will soon change. C. He had been there before. 2. What made the team's journey slow? A. clearing paths through the forest B. finding somewhere safe to camp C. carrying heavy equipment 3. What did Paul worry about during the trip? A. the number of dangerous animals B. getting the information he needed C. being responsible for a team of people 4. Paul says that the team didn't have enough food because A. some people ate more than they should. B. the walk took longer than expected. C. some of the food went bad too quickly. 5. Why were the team grateful to a fisherman they met? A. He let everyone rest on his boat. B. He helped one of them who was ill. C. He told them which direction to take. Part 2. You will hear a woman, talking about flights, in a hot-air balloon. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Page 035

Hot-air Balloon Flights - Children under 12 must be with an adult. - All passengers need to be fit - Balloon flights are best when there are light winds, no (6) …………….….. and a clear sky. - Passengers need to wear outdoor clothes and (7) …………….……………………… - Flights travel between 5 and 30 kilometres. - Passengers return to the airfield in a (8) …………….……………………… - Flights are available from the month of (9) …………….………………………each year. - For booking and information, phone (10) …………….……………………… or visit www.hotairballoons.com I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions.

11. A. pyramid 12. A. cheese

B. hygiene B. psychology

C. nylon C. change

D. lifestyle D. church

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B. interpersonal B. examine B. interest

C. intelligently C. reliant C. quality

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C. Very kind of your part D. It's a pleasure 20. – The girl: “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” – Dr. Keith: “_________.” A. Well. I’m not sure when B. Good, I hope so C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Who can predict his comings and goings? A. foretell B. decide C. prevent D. discover 22. Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire? A. admit B. report C. find out D. inquire about 23. They detested each other on sight. A. argued with B. hated C. discovered D. revealed Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. There is a Vietnamese proverb which states that if you want to gather a lot of knowledge, act as if you are ignorant. A. collect B. miss C. save D. recall 25. The teacher is simply too lenient with her students and is passing people who ought to fail. A. occupied B. satisfied C. disappointed D. strict PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Young ________ he was, he was equal to the task. A. unless B. because C. as D. if 27. “Didn’t you go to the party?” - “________.” A. No, I went there with my friends. B. I did, but I didn’t stay long. C. That sounds nice, but I can’t. D. Don’t worry. I’ll go there. 28. Mary’s father approved of________in the US for another year in order to work toward her M.A. A. she to stay B. her to stay C. her staying D. her to stay 29. To generate income, magazine publishers must decide whether to increase the subscription price or ________. A. sold advertising B. to sell advertising C. if they should sell advertising D. selling advertising 30. Rarely________remove the entire root of a dandelion because of its length and sturdiness. A. can the casual gardener B. the casual gardener C. the casual gardener will D. does the casual gardener’s 31. Her room is very large. She is dreaming of a A. round big wooden table B. wooden big round table C. big round wooden table D. table big wooden round 32. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. Page 037

A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs 33. Those smart phones are selling like ________. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before that are all gone. A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats 34. Kelly wanted to have a live band________at her wedding. A. to be played B. play C. played D. been playing 35. It is better to try to work________rather than against nature. A. along B. with C. by D. for 36. Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______ his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown. A. abdicate B. upbraid C. reprimand D. winnow 37. If you will not do your work of your own ______ I have no choice but to penalize you if it is not done on time. A. predilection B. infusion C. excursion D. volition 38. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty food-encrusted dishes became _____ . A. malodorous B. prevalent C. imposing D. perforated 39. Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room: a week-old tuna sandwich that one of the children had hidden in the closet. A. quaint B. fastidious C. clandestine D. fetid 40. I am never keen________ going out in the snow; I can't understand why people get so excited________it A. on / in B. on / about C. for / about' D. with / of 42. The police detective had been in _____________of the suspect for two days. A. employment B. pursuit C. expedition D. chase 43. From the _________expression on his mother’s face, Roy realized that he wouldn’t be able to persuade her. A. tall B. firm C. weak D. hasty 44. In the summertime, tomatoes are __________available, since it is the best season for them to mature in. A. solely B. shortly C. warmly D. readily 45. Every year, the day before they are due to leave, Margot runs from store to store trying to ___________ with all the shopping for the vacation. A. catch up B. write down C. sell out D. make up II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. AGGRESSIVE 46. The two nations finally agreed to sign an…………….………………………pact to normalize their diplomatic relations. 47. As a result of her …………….………………………, Ethel has strong sense of the BRING difference between right and wrong. PERSON 48. The sun and the moon arc often …………….………………………in poetry. MEMORY 49. This statue …………….………………………the soldiers who died in the war. Page 038

SPEAK 50. Jim is one of the most …………….………………………members of the committee. 51. Earth Hour is a …………….………………………event organized to raise people’s WORLD awareness. APPLY 52. All …………….………………………must be received before July 20th 2007. SHY 53. Alison’s …………….………………………made it hard for her to speak in public. DISCIPLINE 54. The police took …………….………………………action against that player, who was involved in the match-fixing scandal. 55. The president …………….………………………drew his conclusions from that ill- ERROR founded evidence. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Passage Line 1 Television is one of man’s important mean of communication. It brings 2 events and sounds around the world into millions of homes. A person with the 3 television set can sit in his house and watch the president doing a speech or visit a 4 foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring 5 peaceful. Through TV, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and 6 things in faraway lands. Television even takes their viewers out of this world. It 7 brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. 8 In addition to these things, TV brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that 9 are designing to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs 10 than any another kinds. The programs include action packed dramas, lights 11 comedies, sporting events and motion pictures. Line 1

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65. He became an orphan at 12, and has learnt to stand …………….…his own feet since then 66. Will you look …………….…my essay, please, to find out whether I made any mistakes? 67. If you want to telephone him you will have to look …………….…the number in the book. 68. The examiner made a difficult question, but at last, Mike came up ……………a good

answer. 69. It was after dark when the two children were knocked …………….…on the safetycrossing. 70. Well-mannered children have usually been properly brought …………….…by their parents. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. The heart has long been considered to be (71) ______ feelings of love dwell. In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (72) ______ the heart. The heart has continuously been viewed (73) ______ the place where love begins and develops. Even the Bible gives (74) ______ to love and the heart. The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (75) ______ to someone. The strong feelings (76) ______ the other person,especially in the early stages of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (77) ______. According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (78) ______ a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown. This has been called the "fight or flight" (79) ______, meeting danger by fighting it or running away. So with love, the heart accelerates and (80) ______ becomes quick. 71. A. when B. where C. that D. what 72. A. to B. from C. with D. at 73. A. as B. as though C. like D. as if 74. A. reference B. citation C. preference D. quote 75. A. attracting B. attractive C. attract D. attracted 76. A. of B. for C. to D. with 77. A. up B. forward C. on D. upon 78. A. comprises B. arouses C. involves D. includes 79. A. reactionary B. reactor C. reacting D. reaction 80. A. exhaling B. breathing C. inhaling D. sweating Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace. Page 040

One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others. Examinationsof factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character. The last century saw a steady gradual increasein literacy and thus in the number of readers. As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places aslibraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers. Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other. By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied. 81. Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because ______. A. people relied on reading for entertainment B. silent reading had not been discovered C. there were few places available for private reading D. few people could read to themselves 82. The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph mostly means “______”. A. for everybody’s use B. most preferable C. attracting attention D. widely used 83. The development of silent reading during the last century indicated ______. A. an increase in the average age of readers B. an increase in the number of books C. a change in the nature of reading D. a change in the status of literate people 84. Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of ______. A. the decreasing need to read aloud B. the development of libraries C. the increase in literacy D. the decreasing number of listeners 85. It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication of ______. A. a decline of standards of literacy B. a change in the readers’ interest C. an alteration in educationalists’ attitudes D. an improvement of printing techniques 86. The phrase “a specialised readership” in paragraph 4 mostly means “______”. A. a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge B. a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge C. a reading volume for particular professionals Page 041

D. a status for readers specialised in mass media 87. The phrase “oral reader” in the last paragraph mostly means “a person who ______”. A. is good at public speaking B. practises reading to an audience C. takes part in an audition D. is interested in spoken language 88. All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT ______. A. the inappropriate reading skills B. the specialised readership C. the diversity of reading materials D. the printed mass media 89. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today. B. Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud. C. The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect. D. The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes. 90. The writer of this passage is attempting to ______. A. explain how reading habits have developed B. change people’s attitudes to reading C. show how reading methods have improved D. encourage the growth of reading PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. Would you mind not smoking in my house?  I’d .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.  Henry wishes that ................................................................................................................................................................................ 93. You must try to accept that you will never be famous! (terms)  You must ……………………………………………………………………………. fact that you will never be famous. 94. No one really expected John to do so well in his exams. (taken)  Everyone ……………………………………………………………………………. did so well in his exams. 95. Do you think your father was offended by what I said? (exception)  Do you think ……………………………………………………………………………. comments? Part 2:

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 6 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019 Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. Listen to Helen and Alex talking about going shopping. 1. Alex has seen a nice, but expensive ________. A. skirt B. dress C. shirt D. sweater 2. What does Helen suggest Ajex buy? A. trousers B. jeans C. T-shirt D. pants 3. How many skirts does Alex have? A. four B. three C. two D. one 4. What is the name of the new shop on George street? A. Shooz B. Raw C. Sonic D. Peaky 5. What colour of the shoes will Helen wear? A. black B. blue C. white D. pink Part 2. You will hear a man talking about a special sports school on the radio. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. International Sports Academy (ISA) For students aged 12-18. Interviews The interviews for new students are on (6) …………………….. To arrange an interview call Leo (7) …………………….. on 0998 354678. Programme Students choose one main sport (ISA are offering hockey as a new sport). Students must do sports training and (8) …………………….. each week after school. To perform well in competitions, students must also learn to train their (9) …………………….. The personal coach helps students with organising their (10) ……………………... I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. drought B. sought C. wrought D. nought 2. A. resign B. resound C. resonant D. resource Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 3. A. expert B. contrast C. postpone D. product 4. A. necessary B. benefit C. vulnerable D. parade 5. A. relationship B. equipment C. customer D. deliver PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Page 044

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John”: “Would you like me to get a taxi for you?” – Mary: “____” A. Well, let’s see B. Yes, please, if it’s no bother C. That would be delightful. Thanks D. Yes, I see 17. Mrs Ha is at the clothing store Shop assistant: “Can I help you?” _Mrs. Ha: “ ___________”. A. No, thanks. I’m just looking B. No, I’m seeing C. Yes, I’m watching D. Yes, I’m thinking 18. Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” Kate: “Uh, really? _____!” A. Take care of yourself B. Lucky as you are C. You are always lucky D. Congratulations 19. Jane: “Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?” Tony: “________” A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job B. Yes, you can use it. C. Of course not. I still need it now D. Yes, It’s all right 20. Mike: “Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee ?” -Cathy: “_____________” A. No, I’d be glad to. B. Cream and sugar, please. C. Yes, I’d love to, thanks D. I never drink coffee. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Have you ever tried using hydrogen peroxide as a person to induce vomiting instead of the good old traditional methods? A. control B. clean C. cause D. stop 22. He was mystified by my experience, though perhaps not particularly envious. A. perplexed B. shocked C. upset D. excited 23. I was horrified to find a drug tablet which had been left on purpose in my room yesterday. A. ashamed B. shocked C. nervous D. surprised Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. He wants to find a temporary job or a seasonal one. A. eternal B. genuine C. permanent D. satisfactory 25. The names of the participants in the survey were changed to preserve anonymity. A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I’m sorry, but I just can’t ________ your behaviour any longer. A. go along with B. get on with C. keep up with D. put up with 27. It is doubtful whether newspapers ________ governments to any great degree. A. draw B. influence C. catch D. attract Page 045

28. Many companies ________ to take part in illegal logging. A. denied B. rejected C. protested D. refused 29. The music ________ the composer’s joy of life. A. arouses B. appeals C. expresses D. attracts 30. The Grand Canyon is the product of centuries of ________. A. erosion B. decay C. crumbling D. deterioration 31. The Keep Environment Clean campaign raised far more than the ________. A. target B. object C. goal D. aim. 32. The other day I came ________ a really beautiful old house in the back streets of London. A. over B. down C. by D. across 33. Black, red, and even bright pink diamonds________. A. occasionally found B. have occasionally been found C. have occasionally found D. occasionally to find 34. Before________, they used horse drawn wooden carts A. farmers had tractors B. farmers have had tractors C. tractors owned by farmers D. having tractors farmers 35. The door is unlocked; ________ here last night. A. Something strange was happened B. Something strange should have happened C. Something strange had happened D. Something strange could have happened 36. By the 1300s, the Spanish had learnt that gunpowder could ________ propel an object with incredible force. A. using it to B. used to C. be used to D. been used to 37. Tennessee has about 140 newspapers, ________ 25 are issued daily. A. of which about B. which is about C. about which D. which are about 38. When consumers cannot have everything that they want, they have to choose ________ most. A. they want what B. what they want C. they want it D. that they want 39. Rodney ________ for the company for very long before he was promoted. A. hadn’t been working B. hasn’t been working C. didn’t used to work D. didn’t work. 40. “Do you think Harry will want something to eat after he gets here?” “I hope not. It’ll probably be after midnight, and we ________.” A. be sleeping B. are sleeping C. will be sleeping D. have been sleeping 41. Mr. Lee was upset by ________ him the truth. A. us not tell B. we didn’t tell C. not to tell D. our not having told. 42. ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would have helped win the project. A. Had it been B. Hadn’t it been C. If it hadn’t been D. If it had been 43. “Could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes ________ for at least thirty minutes.” A. are boiling B. were boiling C. boiling D. have been boiling 44. I didn’t see anyone but I felt as though I ________. A. am watched B. have been watched C. was being watched D. be watched

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45. Let’s leave early, so we’ll be ahead of the rush of commuters. We can’t risk ________in heavy traffic during rush hour. A. to hold up B. holding up C. having held up D. being held up II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. Due to the clerk’s …………………………….. we missed the train. (stubborn) 47. Very few countries have corporal …………………………….. in schools. (punish) 48. We are trying to find some suitable methods to teach the kids good …………………..……... (sport) 49. He completed the report with the …………………………….. of his secretary. (assist) 50. The happy beggar thanked the passer-by for his ……………………………... (generous) 51. It was a terrible game. Our team played very ……………………………… (imagine) 52. A Iist of ………………………….. meetings will be posted on the noticeboard in the corridor. (come) 53. You look rather ……………………………... Are you worried about something? (occupy) 54. You do have some good ideas but your work is very ……………………………... (organise) 55. The traffic problem has improved ……………………………... (expect) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 One of the most important discovery of the nineteenth century was a method of using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large amounts of natural gas are found in the 2 3 United States, usually several feet over the surface of the earth. Natural gas is most often found in places where petroleum, the oil from which gasoline is made, is found. Often 4 the natural gas must be remove before the oil itself can be reached. For many years after 5 natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no valuable. Finally, however, 6 people began to understand its use and to find ways of storing it and moving it from 7 8 place to place. Today natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and heat. It has also been used for electric generators and hybrid cars recently. In many 9 ways natural gas is one of our finest fuels. It can be used for cooking without making the 10 11 room hot. It is cheap and can be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines, some of that are hundreds of miles in length. 12 Line 1

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Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Every student has to looked up …………their teachers. They give them moral lessons everyday. 62. They put ………… the cricket match because of the hurricane. 63. The room was so hot and stuffy that he passed …………. 64. He asked her to marry him but she turned him …………. She said she didn't really love him. 65. She should not to use so much sweet food. She put ……… so much weight in the last two months. 66. He finally turned ………… at my house half an hour late. 67. I tried to get on ………… him but he was rude I found it impossible to be friends with him. 68. I want to talk things ………… with Freddie first. He always gives good advice. 69. I had to take my coat ………… when the sun came out, it was so warm. 70. The wet clay fell ………… in the water. The pot was ruined and she had to start again. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories. Since then, Britain's (71) _______ industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this (72) _______ has led to a decline in the number of (73) _______ in many factories. Goods are bought and used much more than ever before but a lot of these goods are importe By the beginning of the th century, other industrial countries like the USA were (74) _______ with Britain's exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper (75) _______ since the s. Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment. During the last years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (76) _______ as "light industries". These ones use electricity and are not (77) _______ on raw materials such as coal so they are "footloose", i.e. they can be located anywhere. They produce such things as washing machines or spare (78) _______ . Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution. The consumer boom of the s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid (79) _______ in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (80) _______ consumer goods. 71. A. manufacturing B. running C. large D. big 72. A. change B. automation C. replacement D. exchange 73. A. employers B. servers C. labours D. employees 74. A. working B. familiar C. competing D. fed up 75. A. products B. things C. imports D. produce 76. A. worked B. considered C. regarded D. known 77. A. dependent B. command C. dependable D. reliable 78. A. details B. parts C. sections D. gadgets Page 048

79. A. extension B. expansion C. growth D. increase 80. A. everyday B. household C. expensive D. home Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slake their thirst with the flesh and blood of living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract. Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats maintained their body weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3 to 67.2 during this period. This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5), and the availability of free water, therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food. 81. What is the topic of this passage? A. Kangaroo rats B. Water in the desert C. Desert life D. Physiological experiments 82. The word “expire” is closest in meaning to A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate 83. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals? A. Desert plants B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body C. The blood of other animals D. Streams 84. The word “it” refers to A. water B. the desert C. the opportunity D. a living thing 85. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT A. the economy with which it uses available water Page 049

B. living without drinking water C. breathing slowly and infrequently D. manufacturing water internally 86. The word “parsimony” is closest in meaning to A. intelligence B. desire C. frugality D. skill 87. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of ________. A. less need for water than other animals B. their ability to adjust to the desert environment C. their ability to eat plants D. many opportunities for them to find water 88. The word “deprivation” is closest in meaning to A. preservation B. renewal C. examination D. loss 89. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods. B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water. C. gthere was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water. D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health. 90. The tone of the passage is ________. A. critical B. scientific C. optimistic D. negative PART 2: WRITING (2.0points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. He left school and then he joined the army.  After ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92. People believe that he speaks six languages fluently.  He ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.  Urgent ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.  There was an ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 95. But for his contributions, the project woul dn’t have been completed successfully.  Had it ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. For questions 6–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. (badly)  The club ………………………………………….……………………… the previous manager, so he was replaced. 97. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. (instructions)  If ………………………………………….……………………… you wouldn't have got lost. 98. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. (found) Page 050

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH PHƯỚC ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 7 (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang)

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019

A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. Listen to the dialogue between Jake and Robert. Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. 1. The CD is by the ________. A. Bees B. Trees C. Thieves D. Blues 2. Selectadisc is near a ________. A. hardware store B. chemist C. department store D. Toystore 3. The shop's address is ________. A. 21 George Street B. 21 Johnson Street C. 21 Howard's Street D. 21 Hillton Street 4. What do you get for free? A. a book B. a cassette C. a poster D. a magazine 5. How much did the CD cost? A. £ 19 B. £ 16 C. £ 12 D. £ 9 Part 2. You will hear some information, about a café for young people. Fill in each blank with no more than one word or numbers. NOTES ABOUT THE RAINBOW CAFÉ - This is a special café for teenagers which opened last month. - The café is run by a (6) ……………………….. of ten local teenagers. - The teenagers got a grant worth £ 3,000 to start the café. - They need some more teenagers to work as (7) …………………….. in the café. - The café is currently open every (8) ………………..……….. from 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. - The café serves a range of hot and cold drinks and some (9) ………….…………….. - To get more information, call (10) …………………….…………….. or visit www.youthcafe.com. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. thunder B. prefer C. grocer D. louder 12. A. heart B. heard C. search D. learn Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. institute B. pesticide C. paragraph D. magazine 14. A. embarrassed B. comfortable C. magnificent D. compulsory 15. A. entertain B. comprehend C. continue D. correspond PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)

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Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. Tim and Tom are talking about the next vacation. - Tim: “What are you going to do for the vacation?“ - Tom: “____________ .“ A. That sounds great B. How about you ? What will you do ? C. I will take some tests. D. I’m not sure, but I might go camping for a few days. 17. Linda attended Michael’s enjoyable birthday party last Sunday and thanked him for it. - Linda: “It was very kind of you to invite me to your party.” - Michael: “_________.” A. It’s my pleasure B. No, thanks C. Ok, that’s’ great D. Good idea, thanks 18. Two friends are talking to each other. ~ Jack: "________________" ~ Jane: "OK. I'll join you in some minutes." A. Let's go and have lunch now. B. Would you like to go out for lunch? C. You can have lunch in our new canteen. D. Why don't you stop to have lunch? 19. Two friends are talking about their schoolwork. ~ Jennifer: "I'm giving a presentation on global warming on Friday and I'm so nervous." ~ Mary: "________________" A. You should think about how to present the subject matter effectively. B. There are a lot of things you can do to make you feel more confident. C. It is easier to convince the audience and to hold their attention with actual data. D. In order for you to succeed, you need to keep the audience interested and involved. 20. Nancy and James are talking about their school days. ~ Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives." ~ James: "_____________. We had sweet memories together then." A. I'm afraid so B. Absolutely C. That's nonsense D. I doubt it PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. This property is owned communally now, so everyone must take care of it. A. kept by one member B. shared by roommates C. saved one by one D. used by everyone 22. "Do you think it's OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a bit more upmarket?" A. being trendy and fashionable B. high quality or expensive C. cheap with decent quality D. bought from overseas 23. There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to digitalised reading materials. A. scarcity B. deficiency C. popularity D. intensity Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

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24. "If you had studied instead of goofing off all semester, then you wouldn't be so worried about tomorrow's exam." A. to behave not very well B. to pass time studying C. to hardly try to work D. to pass time in a relaxed way 25. ~Marx: "Monash University has offered you a scholarship to study a commerce degree there." ~ Mike: "It sounds really good, but I would need to move house...I'll have to think about it." A. to think carefully about it B. to reject it in a polite way C. to ask someone for advice D. to take it immediately PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I don't think it is fair to__________ a comparison between the two sisters A. do B. draw C. take D. strike 27. We__________ a table as the restaurant was almost empty. A. shouldn't have booked B. can't have booked C. mustn't have booked D. needn't have booked 28. Come on! I can't believe the guy's managed to hurt your feelings again. Maybe you should try and quit being so__________. A. thin-skinned B. tongue-tied C. thick-skinned D. cool-headed 29. I would like to take this opportunity to__________ my gratitude for your ongoing support. A. expand B. extend C. convey D. enlarge 30. She's so_________; you really have to watch what you say or she will walk out of the room. A. sick and tired B. rough and ready C. prim and proper D. high and dry 31. The team had ben trying to win the competition for years. Last year they finally ________. A. carried away B. carried it on C. brought it off D. brought it on 32. The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received_________ support from the school administrators. A. light-hearted B. warm-hearted C. big-hearted D. whole-hearted 33. Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will_________ success in the future. A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve 36. The school drama club is_________ a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to take place next month. A. turning up B. making off C. putting on D. bringing down 37. John congratulated us__________ our exam with high marks. A. on passing B. for passing C. to pass D. on pass 38. We expected him at eight, but he finally__________ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned in st 39. The 1 week of classes at university is a little__________ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place. A. uncontrolled B. arranged C. chaotic D. notorious

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40. The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performnce has garnered__________ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon. A. attentive B. attention C. attend D. attentively 41. The joke would not be funny if it__________ into French. A. has been translated B. be translated C. was be translated D. were translated 42. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to__________ his selfishness A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with 43. The authorities__________ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so. A. must have taken B. had to take C. needed have taken D. should have taken 44. Paul is a very__________ character, he is never relaxed with strangers. A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident 45. All__________ barristers are expected to study at the Inns of Court A. hopeful B. wishful C. willing D. prospective II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The strikers of our home team played ……………………………….well during the (stand) last match. We scored four goals. (equip) 47. Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are still ………………………………. to meet a great number of students. 48. I am afraid that you have been ……………………………….about the schedule. (inform) The key speech will be on Friday, not today. 49. You’d better drive, I am too ……………………………….for such traffic. (experience) 50. After hours of going from one hotel to another, we ………………………………. (event) found one which was not fully booked. 51. He has very high ……………………………….of his only son. (expect) 52. Please don’t be so ………………………………., I can’t do all the work by myself. (reason) 53. I am sorry about the mistakes, I ……………………………….the instructions you (understand) gave me. 54. After the children had gone back to school, the house was …………………………. (compare) quiet. 55. They complained about the physical and psychological ……………………………. (treat) of prisoners. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 When we was in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in 2 the morning we were sitting quiet by the side of a lake when we had an unpleasant 3 surprise. We saw a duck come along with three ducklings paddling cheerfully behind Page 055

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her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike-a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark-and one of the ducklings was dragged below the surface. This incident do Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. One three successive mornings we returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of bait. On the three day Peter was lucky. Using an artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined capturing the pike and he succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he weighed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirty pound a record for that district. Error

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was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt totally cut (75) ________from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has used her (76) ________ experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which has made a huge (77) ________ to dozens of children who would (78) ________ find themselves struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (79) ________ her school to cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people get to know her, the (80) ________ the demand is for her skills. 71. A. means B. extent C. ways D. account 72. A. rather B. quite C. little D. somewhat 73. A. appeared B. came C. proved D. arrived 74. A. combined B. consisted C. contained D. composed 75.A. down B. away C. out D. off 76. A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious 77. A. contrast B. difference C. change D. transformation 78. A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D. however 79. A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching 80. A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose.People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may even lose theừ sense of smell. Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears. About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a smus infection. The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance. But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional-response center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing substances. The most conunon cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer and autumn. When airbome pollen particles, as well as mold, come into contact with the victim’s membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages. To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced. Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airbome pollen can travel considerable distances. Anti-histamine can help with short but severe attacks. Over extended periods of time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy. (Resource: TOEFL test strategies by Eli Hinkel, Ph.D) 81. It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to ________. A. fodder for cattle B. a seasonal discomfort

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C. viral bacteria D. a lung disease 82. According to the passage， the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly________. A. abdominal B. intestinal C. respiratory D. chronic 83. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death. B. The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined, C. "The nervous system balances allergic reactions. D. People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions. 84. According to the passage， patients suffering from hay fever may also experience ________. A. hunger pains B. mood swings C. nervous blockages D. sensory perceptions 85. The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to________. A. reprieve B. reprisal C. irritation D. grief 86. According to the passage, the irritants are transported by ________. A. wind B. food C. travelers D. air passages 87. The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to________. A. obstruction B. bleeding C. enlargement D. dryness 88. According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to________. A. avoid interactions with other patients B. avoid exposure to pollen C. mcrease their self-confidence D. take doses of prescribed medicine. 89. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies? A. pollen B. mold C. flowers D. injections 90. A paragraph followmg this passage would most probably discuss________. A. how the nervous system alerts patients. B. how the immune system reacts to allergens. C. what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines. D. what flowers are harmless to hay fever patients. PART 2: WRITING (2.0points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. Their teacher is making them study hard.  They.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92. She had never been so unhappy before.  She was unhappier ........................................................................................................................................................................... 93. He forgot about the dictionary until he got home.  Not until ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. He failed the test because of the difficult questions.  Had .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95. He said to me, “Did you send her my book yesterday?”  He asked .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 058

For questions 6–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. I didn’t know who painted this, but he was a genius. (artist)  Whoever .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97. Bad salary is usually the reason for the workers’ threat to the strike. (account)  The workers usually go ................................................................................................................................................................. 98. If only I had told the star how much I enjoyed meeting him. 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A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear part of an interview, with a girl called Elena, a young film-maker who wrote, directed and starred in her own film. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C. 1. What does Elena say about the character she played in her film? A. She has a very similar personality to Elena’s. B. She worries too much about people. C. She is easily hurt by other people’s actions. 2. What message does Elena want her film to communicate? A. Value your background. B. Believe in your own abilities. C. Be realistic about the choices you make. 3. While filming the atmosphere was _______. A. difficult because it was hard to get people to work. B. sad because o f the subject matter of the film. C. close because the difficulty of the work brought them together. 4. What does Elena say about filming? A. The days tended to start and end at the same time. B. They had to work every day of the week to get the film finished. C. She filmed a similar number of scenes each day. 5. What did Elena find most challenging about making the film? A. controlling large groups of actors when filming. B. telling people what she wanted them to do. C. having so many different jobs to do herself. Part 2. You will hear some information about a special science lesson. Fill in each blank space with no more than two words or numbers. SPECIAL SCIENCE LESSON This school will speak to an astronaut working on the International Space Station! * The lesson: 7th August at 9.20 a.m. for the whole school will take place in the (6) …………………………….. . all questions and answers sent and received by (7) ……………………………... * The astronaut: name: Harry Burton length of time on Space Station: (8) ……………………………... work Harry is doing: (9) …………………………….. on sleep while living in space. * The Space Station: travels at (10) …………………………….. miles per hour takes 90 minutes to go round the world. PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 12. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage Page 060

Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum 14. A. suffice B. product C. nuclear D. province 15. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C. nostalgia D. nominate PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car. ~ John: "_______________" ~ Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that." A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car! C. Your car is new, isn't it? D. My car is very expensive. 17. This is the communicative exchange at an electric shop. The shop assistants: "This is my last portable CD player. I'll let you have it for fifty dollars." Stevenson: "___________________?" A. Could you give me your last CD B. Could you give me a disccount C. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars D. Can you tell me your favourite type of music 18. Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: "__________________" A. No, the shop is closed in half an hour B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here C. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there 19. Barack: I’m terribly sorry. I just forgot to call you yesterday. Bill: ”_________________” A. Never mind B. It’s alright.We can talk about it today C. You’re welcome D. What a pity! 20. Daisy is asking the seller about what she intends to buy at the shop. Daisy: “Can I try your new camera?” Seller: “_______________.” A. Sure. But please be careful with it. B. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now. C. I’m sorry. I’m home late. D. Sure. I’d love to. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for daily use. A. polluted B. pure C. cleaned D. deadly 22. Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year. A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people 23. The government decided to pull down the old building adter asking for the ideas from the local resident. A. renovate B. purchase C. maintain D. demolish Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. The research findings were reliable since modem technology was used to increase the precision of the sampling procedure. A. exactness B. inaccuracy C. insecurity D. flexibility Page 061

25. Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just before the check-in counter closed. A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition C. at the very last moment D. with much time to spare PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I couldn't quite _______what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 27. The bank is reported in the local newspaper _______ in broad daylight yesterday. A. to be robbed B. robbed C. to have been robbed D. having been robbed 28. ________ pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them. A. Although B. However C. Because D. On account of 29. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _______ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 30. We are going to have a trip to Hanoi Capital. We need to________ arrangements for the trip carefully. A. do B. make C. get D. pay 31. ________ that we had to ask a police officer for directions. A. So confusing was the map B. was so confusing the map C. The map was such confusing D. Such confusing was the map 32. By the end of this year, Chen __________ English for three years, but he will still need more training and experience before he masters the language. A. will have been studying B. has been studying C. has studied D. will be studying 33. It is necessary that a life-guard ________ the swimming pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons. A. monitored B. monitors C. monitor D. monitoring 34. George wouldn't have met Mary________ to his brother’s graduation party. A. hadn't he gone B. had he not gone C. if he has not gone D. if he should not have gone 35. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to _______ enough money for the renovation of the school buildings. A. raise B. take C. rear D. score 36. She’s just bought three new dresses, _______ her if she gains weight. A. none of them will fit B. that won’t fit C. which none of them fit D. none of which will fit 37. Thomas received a warning for speeding. He _________ so fast. A. shouldn’t have driven C. should have driven B. would have driven D. might have driven 38. _______ learning a foreign language, John is smarter than Tim although they are twins. A. On account of B. Instead of C. In terms of D. In place of 39. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso. A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy 40. I don’t remember ________ of your decision to change our vacation plan. Page 062

A. to tell B. being told C. telling D. to be told 41. Not having written about the required topic, ________ a low mark. A. my presentation was given B. the teacher gives me C. the teacher gave me D. I was given 42. I’d rather you _______at my party last night. A. be B. were C. had been D. have been 43. I know it’s not a huge corporation to work for - but it’s better to be __________. A. other fish to try B. a big fish in a small pond C. a fish out of water D. plenty more fish in the sea 44. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _______ and decided to stay in Britain. A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet B. held my horses D. called it a day 45. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been ________ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later. A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. These students voluntarily spent their summer vacation helping the (advantage) …………………………. . 47. Globalization is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the (depend) relationships and …………………………. among countries. 48. This morning I …………………………. and was late for school. (sleep) 49. The cost of …………………………. to the show is quite reasonable. (admit) (efficiency) 50. It is …………………………. to write by hand instead of using computer. 51. Barbara is very …………………………. about birds. She knows a lot about them. (know) 52. He was a ………………………. adventurous person. There is no question about it. (decide) 53. Travelling in big cities is becoming more and more ……………………. every day. (trouble) 54. They all cheered …………………………. as their team came out. (enthusiasm) 55. I had to look up the number in the telephone ………………………….. (direct) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 Do you want to plan for some kind of excited trip? Do you have a million 2 dollars? Are you very health? Are you good a traveler? Do you want to go nowhere? 3 Then you can have a trip to space. If you decide to take the trip, you will have to get 4 ready a few months before the fly. You must be in excellent physical condition. You 5 shouldn't run a lot, swim every day, and make aerobics and push-ups. You must get a 6 letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect health. Once you get on the trip, 7 you will be in a different world. You will see pictures the Earth. You may also find 8 your country and other interested places. You will be able to see the oceans, the big 9 rivers, the height mountains. You will be able to see them many times because you 10 will orbit the Earth 16 times a day. Page 063

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77. A. until B. and C. when D. while 78. A. when B. which C. that D. in which 79. A. up B. out C. off D. in 80. A. resulted B. came C. brought D. led Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION (1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical purposes, London was destroyed. (5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London. Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the (10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective transportation within the city. Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development. (20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's most beautiful cities never came to pass. 81. The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is ________. A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire 82. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning B. the rough streets and alleys C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above 83. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway 84. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to ________. A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops 85. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to ________. A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law Page 065

86. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to ________. A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed 87. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London? A. Nothing - they were never finished. B. They were adopted in modified form. C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once. D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire. 88. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to________? A. the original building sites B. the townspeople C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords 89. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans? A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs. B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs. C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding. D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged. 90. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage? A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren" B. "The Rebuilding of London" C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill" D. "The London That Might Have Been" PART 2: WRITING (2.0 points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.  It ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.  The blue dress is three .................................................................................................................................................................... 93. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it.  Should ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. Her success went beyond her expectation.  Never ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.  The more................................................................................................................................................................................................... For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. I didn't realise what she would suffer in the first place. (did)  Little ………………………………………………………………………………. would suffer in the first place. 97. Unfortunately, she's not lucky these days. (out)  Unfortunately, she's …………………………………………………these days. 98. Thomas never pays much attention to what his mother says. (notice)  Thomas doesn't ever ………………………………………………………………………………. what his mother says. 99. Having even a small quantity of drugs in your possession is illegal. (law) Page 066

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH PHƯỚC ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 9 (Đề thi này gồm có 08 trang)

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019

A. LISTENING (1 pt)

Part 1. You will hear a teacher, talking to a group of new students, who are going on a tour of a college. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. What do students joining the college need to do quickly? A. make new friends B. find their way around C. get to know their teachers 2. How many students are starting at the college this year? A. 430 B. 520 C. 970 3. What takes placc in the Robinson Building every month? A. an exhibition B. a film show C. a talk by an artist 4. What has the college introduced this year? A. rules for using the computers B. student identity cards C. higher book tines 5. Students cannot use the Sports Centre for part of next term because of A. building work B. national competitions C. students taking exams there Part 2. You will hear a man, talking on the radio, about a film festival. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or number. CITY FILM FESTIVAL Dates of Festival • opens on 15th (6) ………………………….. for three weeks New prize-winning films • short films • documentaries • (7) ………………………….. Locations showing festival films • Gifford Road Cinema • Riverside Arts Centre Page 068

• outdoor screenings in (8) ………………………….. • Talk by guest speaker, Paul Greenwood • about the career of Marco Rossi who was a (9) ………………………….. • followed by the film • Three Colours Tickets • in person at Sifford Road Cinema • by telephone on (10) ………………………….. • online at www.cityfilmfest.co.uk I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions.

11. A. matchmaking 12. A. advice

B. face B. reconciled

C. dating C. incident

D. teenager D. decisive

Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions.

13. A. supervisor 14. A. convenient 15. A. innocent

B. catastrophe B. significant B. initial

C. agriculture C. traditional C. abnormal

D. dictionary D. fashionable D. impatient

PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. – Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me_________.” A. so B. too C. neither D. either 17. – Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “_________.” A. My happiness B. My excitement C. My delight D. My pleasure 18. – Tom: “When are we leaving for the concert?” – Kyle : “_________.” A. No problem B. Certainly C. That’s right D. Straight away 19. – Keith: “Have you got the time ?” – Piere: “_________.” A. About half past ten. B. Sorry, I’m busy right now? C. Yeah, help yourself. D. Next Tuesday. 20. – Mary: “________ is your car?” – John: “Honda.” A. What kind B. How C. What trade D. What make PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Though he’s rich, he prefers to live in a modest little house. A. attractive B. clever C. current D. humble 22. An elderly woman in a nearby farm house heard a car stop, an unusual occurrence in so remote an area. Page 069

A. automatic B. distant C. savage D. mean 23. She had no idea what made him angry one minute and jovial the next. A. incredulous B. merry C. revolting D. dizzy Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. With people having fewer kids these days, the local school can easily accommodate all the children in the area. A. discourage B. reject C. lay off D. sack 25. I don't want to change jobs. I'm quite content with my present position. A. disappointed B. unsatisfied C. happy D. concerned PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I__________ do that if I were you. A. won't B. don't C. shan't D. wouldn't 27. While studying he was financially dependent__________ his wife. A. of B. to C. from D. on 28. He often__________ about his expensive car. A. boasts B. shows C. prides D. praised 29. She isn't__________ well with the new manager. A. going on B. getting on C. keeping on D. taking on 30. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's__________ to be washing the car. A. hoped B. thought C. supposed D. expected 31. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 32. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists. A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 33. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 34. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 35. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off 36. Advances in special effects have brought a new _______ of life to the film industry. A. surge B. lease C. time D. flash 37. The horror film scared the small child out of her _______. A. skin B. nerves C. brain D. wits 38. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ________the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over 39. The old woman came in, ________by a young man. A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 40. No, I didn't know his number; ________I'd have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless Page 070

41. Some people regard a sentence of Community Service as a very _______option. A. light B. soft C. simple D. comfortable 42. The computer has changed the world _______. A. irreplaceably B. irrevocably C. irredeemably D. irreparably 43. He tried to persuade his wife to go to the Antarctic for their holiday but to no _______. A. avail B. result C. benefit D. good 44. The controversy has been _______by the arrival of foreign businesses which are seen as a threat to the local economy. A. spurred B. charged C. inspired D. fuelled 45. If you don’t make a move soon, you’ll find yourself stuck in a _______and you’ll never get anywhere. A. trough B. hole C. groove D. rut II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. I felt that turning up at the wedding in jeans and a T-shirt was rather appropriacy ………………………………. . 47. Dr. Smith, a famous ………………………………., has just published a book about crime murder. 48. It's an ………………………………. and dangerous policy. logic 49. It is ………………………………. how any tournament player can make such a explain mistake. 50. The ………………………………. problem should be solved before the end of this theory month. 51. The ………………………………. of the employees have university degrees. major 52. This is one of the collections of clothes that ………………………………. the 1930s. type 53. He is too ………………………………. to want to borrow from anyone. rely 54. The bride was ………………………………. dressed in white. style 55. The student failed the math exam because he forgot the ……………………………….. formulaic PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 An artist went to a beautifully part of a country for a holiday and stayed with 2 a farmer. Everyday he went out with his paints and his brushs and painted from 3 morning to evening, and then when it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a 4 good dinner before go to bed. At the end of his holiday he wanted to pay the farmer, 5 but the farmer said: "No, I do not want money, but give me one of your pictures. 6 What is money? In a week it will all be finished, but your painting will be still here." 7 The artist was very pleased and thanked the farmer for saying so kind of things. The 8 farmer still smiled and answer "It is not that. I have a son in London. He wants to 9 become a artist. When he comes here next month, I will show him your picture, and then he will no want to become an artist any more. I think." Page 071

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00. …………………………………………..  …………………………………………..  ………………………………………….. ……….. 56. …………………………………………..  ………………………………………….. ……….. 57. …………………………………………..  ………………………………………….. ……….. 58. …………………………………………..  ………………………………………….. ……….. 59. …………………………………………..  ………………………………………….. ……….. 60. ………………………………………….. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Stop talking and concentrate ……………….…..your work. 62. There has been a steady decrease ……………….…..the number of visitors. 63. I don't think he'll ever get ……………….…..the shock of his wife's death. 64. I'm afraid a rise in salary is ……………….…..of the question just now. 65. Take the number 7 bus and get ……………….…..at Forest Road. 66. These old houses are going to be pulled ……………….…..soon. 67. He often boasts ……………….…..his expensive car. 68. I took someone else's coat from the cloakroom ……………….…..mistake. 69. If you want to be healthy, you should cut ……………….…..on your smoking. 70. David was angry with himself ……………….…..letting the others see his true feelings. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. How men first learnt to (71) ________ words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (72) ________. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (73) ________ invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (74) ________ certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, (75) ________ spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (76) ________ powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (77) ________. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can (78) ________ his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (79) ________ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (80) ________ they will make our speech silly and vulgar. 71. A. invent B. create C. make D. discover 72. A. story B. secret C. mystery D. legend 73. A. whatever B. however C. somewhat D. somehow 74. A. at B. upon C. with D. to 75. A. if B. however C. whether D. though 76. A. interest B. appeal C. attract D. lure 77. A. prose B. work C. form D. style Page 072

78. A. carry B. convey C. transfer D. transmit 79. A. take B. send C. break D. move 80. A. or B. so C. although D. because Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. The Sun today is a yellow dwarf star. It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions nearits center that convert hydrogen to helium. The Sun has existed in its present state for about four billion six hundred million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth. By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest ofthe Sun’s life will be like. About five billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter. The surface temperature will fall. The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions. The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles,about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun. The Sun will then be a red giant star. Temperatures on the Earth will become too high for life to exist. Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink. After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star. The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf. After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat. Such a star is called a black dwarf. After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold. If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen over the Earth’s surface. 81. It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun ______. A. is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf B. will continue to be a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years C. has been in existence for 10 billion years D. is rapidly changing in size and brightness 82. What will probably be the first stage of change for the Sun to become a red giant? A. Its surface will become hotter and shrink B. It will throw off huge amounts of gases C. Its central part will grow smaller and hotter D. Its core will cool off and use less fuel 83. When the Sun becomes a red giant, whatwill the atmosphere be like on the Earth? A. It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the sun. B. It will become too hot for life to exist. C. It will be almost destroyed by nova explosions. D. It will freeze and become solid. 84. When the Sun has used up its energy as a red giant, it will ______. A. get frozen B. cease to exist C. stop to expand D. become smaller 85. Large amounts of gases may be released fromthe Sun at the end of its life as a ______. A. black dwarf B. white dwarf C. red giant D. yellow dwarf 86. As a white dwarf, the Sun will be ______. A. the same size as the planet Mercury B. around 35 million miles in diameter C. a cool and habitable planet D. thousands of times smaller than it is today Page 073

87. The Sun will become a black dwarf when ______. A. the Sun moves nearer to the Earth B. it has used up all its fuel as a white dwarf C. the core of the Sun becomes hotter D. the outer regions of the Sun expand 88. The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph 4 refers to ______. A. the planet Mercury B. the core of a black dwarf C. our own planet D. the outer surface of the Sun 89. This passage is intended to ______. A. describe the changes thatthe Sun will go through B. present a theory about red giant stars C. alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun D. discuss conditions on the Earth in the far future 90. The passage has probably been taken from ______. A. a scientific journal B. a news report C. a work of science fiction D. a scientific chronicle PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.

 The house.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.  Scarcely ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93. No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.  She speaks................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star.  The film star objected ........................................................................................................................................................................... 95. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.  Enormous....................................................................................................................................................................................................... For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. He should think about applicants’ experience when hiring new staff. (into)  He should ……………………………………………………………………………………… when hiring new staff. 97. Brain was really interested in American history in his school days. (interest)  Brain ………………………………………………………………………………… American history in his school days. 98. They were keen to hear the president's speech. (ears)  They are ……………………………………………………………………………… the president's speeh. 99. Do you feel that your English is getting better? (progress)  Do you think you …………………………………………………………………………… in English? 100. It was your mistake for you to insult Mike. (should)  You ……………………………………………………………………………………… Mike. Part 2: Write a paragraph of about 150 words about this topic: Page 074

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH PHƯỚC ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 10 (Đề thi này gồm có 08 trang)

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019

Họ và tên thí sinh: ......................................................................................... số báo danh: .................... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear a man, called Martin Carter, talking on the radio, about a trip he is going to make in a balloon. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. When is the balloon flight most likely to begin? A. January B. August C. December 2. What is different about his new balloon? A. It is easier to land. B. It is lighter. C. It can carry more fuel. 3. What did he find difficult on his last flight? A. He couldn't eat the food. B. His radio didn’t work properly. C. He got too little sleep. 4. What will he leave behind this time? A. maps B. books C. his sleeping bag 5. What does he enjoy most on his trips? A. the views B. being alone C. the silcnce Part 2. You will hear a woman, talking on the radio, about hostels in the Easton area. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Recommended hostels in the East on area Hostel Nova - In town centre, not far from the (6) ……………………………. - Has a new (7) ……………………………. Carney Hostel - 1 Km from town centre - Has view across the park - (8) …………………………….provided at the hostel Tidbury Hostel - New hostel in village of Tidbury - In the old (9) …………………………….on a hill - Will open on (10) ……………………………. PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Page 076

11. A. decide B. decisive C. decision D. reliable 12. A. changeable B. manage C. average D. singer Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. attitude B. argument C. relevant D. assistant 14. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence 15. A. mosquito B. elephant C. buffalo D. dinosaur PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. On the street: – The man: “Have you found a good place to eat yet? – The woman: “Yes, there’s a wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.” – The man: “___________?” – The woman: “Yes. And the food is good too.” A. Is it really like that B. Are the prices reasonable C. Do you like good food D. Do they often go there 17. – “I think the teacher should give us more exercise.” – “_________.” A. Yes, let’s B. Ok C. That’s rubbish D. That’s just what I was thinking 18. – “Must we do it now?” – “No, you __________.” A. won’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 19. – Harry: "_________." – Kate: "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer." A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you? C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something? 20. – Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” – Kate: “Uh, really? _______!” A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations C. You are always lucky D. Lucky as you are PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. He was met by a throng of journalists and photographers. A. crowd B. barrier C. group D. few 22. Some of the business practices of that chemical company make it a menace in this area. A. large employer B. major producer C. leader D. threat 23. Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth. A. abusing B. breaking C. twisting D. harming Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. We did a thorough search of the house, but we couldn't find my car keys. Page 077

A. complete B. careless C. funny D. smooth 25. It is difficult to tolerate person who continually lies. A. welcome B. reject C. dismiss D. get rid of PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She’s a completely________child. A. destroyed B. damaged C. wounded D. spoilt 27. I’d ________you didn’t practice playing the trumpet while I’m trying to study. A. rather B. prefer C. like D. better 28. ________you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city? A. Should B. Were C. Had D. Provided that 29. When the bombing started, plans were made for an immediate ________of the city. A. vacation B. departure C. exodus D. evacuation 30. In blank verse, ________of ten syllables, five of which are accented. A. consists of each line B. line consists of each C. it consists of each line D. each line consists 31. Did you see the ________envelop? A. small brown square B. small square brown C. brown small square D. square brown small 32. The police are going to take a much tougher________towards crimes like burglary. A. method B. procedure C. approach D. behavior 33. In order to cut ________, the company will no longer allow employees to claim for firstclass travel on their expenses. A. prices B. fees C. charges D. costs 34. Tony seemed remarkably devoid of ________sense and did the most ridiculous things. A. common B. ordinary C. average D. everyday 35. A young tourist has been declared ________after he got lost in the mountains last Monday. A. absent B. deserter C. missing D. vanished 36. I am in a ________as how to use this CD Rom. A. loss B. difficulty C. quandary D. mind- game 37. I hope this headache ________soon. A. goes out B. comes away C. wears off D. passes away 38. It is important to ________your qualifications to use. A. turn B. let C. get D. put 39. It cannot be denied that fireworks are a serious fire ________. A. accident B. mishap C. danger D. hazard 40. My parents always had a happily _______attitude to my staying out late in the evening. A. coldblooded B. long- suffering C. easy- going D. thick- skinned 41. They are unlikely to find any new evidence because so much time has ________ since the crime. A. spanned B. postponed C. lapsed D. elapsed Page 078

42. Mai is a student in Ms Lan's writing class. She is asking for Ms Lan's comments on her last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. - Mai: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring." - Ms Lan: "________. I enjoyed it." A. You are welcome B. Just in case C. At all costs D. Not in the least 43. The ________against your having that kind of accident are about 500 to 1. A. possibilities B. figures C. opportunities D. odds 44. ________ the two sisters, Mary is ________. A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier 45. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ________. I am attending the evening class. A. I don't hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The soldiers swore their …………………………….to the king. (loyal) 47. The leaders gave an …………………………….welcome to all the guests (enthusiasm) 48. He loved Mona for her honesty, her modesty and her …………………………….. (selfish) (suspect) 49. She had a …………………………….that Mr. Engel was not completely honest 50. When you can …………………………….with somebody, you have partly gained his (sympathy) or her trust. 51. Moving house would be …………………………….expensive. (prohibit) 52. The ecological consequences of a nuclear war are …………………………….. (calculate) 53. It was highly …………………………….of him to leave the children on their own in (responsible) the pool. 54. He does a brilliant …………………………….of Charles. (person) (addresses) 55. He …………………………….the envelope, so I couldn’t receive his mail. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 The second half of the twenty century saw more changes in technology than in 2 previous two hundred years. Penicillin has already been discovered and used to 3 treatment infections; there have been many remark advances in medicine that have 4 helped to increase our average life expectancy way beyond that of our ancestors. 5 Incredible innovations so as television have changed the way we spend our leisure hours. 6 Perhaps the most important breakthrough, however, has been the microchip. Nobody could have imagined, when it was first invented, that within a matter of years, this tiny 7 8 piece of silicon and circuit would be found in almost every household object from the 9 kettle to the video recorder. And nobody could have predicted the sudden proliferation 10 of computers that would completely change our lives, allowing us accessing information Page 079

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00. twenty  twentieth 56. …………………………………………………….  ……………………………………………………. ………. 57. …………………………………………………….  ……………………………………………………. ………. 58. …………………………………………………….  ……………………………………………………. ………. 59. …………………………………………………….  ……………………………………………………. ………. 60. …………………………………………………….  ……………………………………………………. ………. PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. The hotels were all full so we offered to put Carla ……………….….for the night. 62. An enquiry was set ……………….….into the use of chemicals in farming. 63. How are they going to make up ……………….….the time they wasted playing cards in the barracks? 64. They turned me ……………….….for the job. I was really disappointed not to get it. 65. As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to make ……………….….for the time you’ve lost. 66. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked it ……………….….and no wit's fine. 67. I consulted my lawyer about the matter and I shall act ……………….….his advice. 68. We have finally reached agreement ……………….….changing the contract terms with our suppliers. 69. Please note that there is no connection ……………….….our company and the distributor. 70. Everyone in this town will benefit ……………….….the new hospital. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (71) ________ complicated as it is serious. It is complicated (72) ________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (73) ________, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution.But the automobile (74) ________ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much (75) ________ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end (76) ________ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (77) ________ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be (78) ________ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (79) ________ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and Page 080

enforce laws that (80) ________ businesses and traffic to stop, orto cut down on certain polluting activities. 71. A. as B. more C. less D. like 72. A. so B. while C. though D. because 73. A. Specific B. For example C. Such as D. Like 74. A. takes B. affords C. carries D. provides 75. A. about B. for C. of D. with 76. A. or B. and C. as well D. then 77. A. start B. continue C. stop D. go on 78. A. carefully B. unexpectedly C. gradually D. little 79. A. way B. amount C. number D. figure 80. A. forbid B. prevent C. request D. require Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task. Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased publicawareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system. 81. The best title for the passage could be ______. A. A Flight for Change B. American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D. The Beginnings of Reform in American Education 82. The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed ______. A. a high level of intelligence B. a strong educational background C. a lot of money D. good grades 83. The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means ______. A. partly B. urgently C. completely D. obviously 84. The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he ______. A. does not want students to waste their time on education B. is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time C. wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D. thinks that education is not really a waste of time Page 081

85. According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because ______. A. education at the time was so cheap B. people had nothing else to do except go to school C. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time D. all citizens should be educated in a republic 86. The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means ______. A. people who work for the government B. people who really enjoy teaching C. people who try to change things for the better D. people who believe that education is wasted 87. The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means ______. A. a person who lives in a particular city B. a person who works in a particular place C. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country D. a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work 88. From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann ______. A. worked as a headmaster in a schoolin the state of Massachusetts B. raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C. funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D. managed education in the state of Massachusetts 89. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A. Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries. B. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work. C. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States. D. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer. 90. According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A. The five-month school year. B. Better teacher training. C. Increased pay for students. D. The matching of other districts’ policies. PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. The living-room hasn’t been painted for many years.  We........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 92. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.  Not only ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93. The course finished with a big party.  At the end ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94. I wish I hadn’t heard that!  I’d rather you ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 95. There is a rumour that you stole it. Page 082

 It ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. “I am sorry I didn’t ring you earlier,” Tom said to you. (apologized)  Tom ………………………………………………………………………me earlier 97. Because he didn’t follow his father’s instruction in the first place, he is in trouble now. (been)  Had ………………………………………………………………………in the first place, he wouldn’t be in trouble now. 98. The man was unsuccessful in rescueing the victims in the flood. (vain)  The man ………………………………………………………………………the victims in the flood. 99. She didn’t pay any attention to his suggestions. (notice)  She did ………………………………………………………………………his suggestions. 100. Because of his illness he could not work effectively. (impossible)  His illness ………………………………………………………………………to work effectively. PART 2: PARAGRAPH WRITING Write a paragraph (140 words) about the limitations of the Internet. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……

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KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: ……………../2020

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm theo đề) HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU - Trước khi bắt đầu mỗi phần thí sinh có 20 giây để đọc đề. - Sau mỗi phần thí sinh có 1 phút để kiểm tra đáp án, - Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗ iphần nghe 2 lần A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. Questions 1-5. You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about a coach trip. For each question put a tick in the correct box. 1. What is the change of plan? A. They will visit two towns. B. They will look round a university. C. They will visit a wild life park. 2. Where will they stop for coffee? A. near a waterfall B. by a lake C. on a mountain 3. The town of Brampton became well known because of its ___________. A. shops B. university C. museum 4. What animals will they see in the wildlife park? A. lions B. monkeys C. tigers 5. What time will they arrive back at the hotel? A. 5.30 B. 6.45 C. 7.15 Part 2. Questions 6-10. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a competition. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. This month's competition Prize: a computer + a (6) colour printer Write a story • length: fewer than (7) 1,500 words • subject: a short (8) crime story which takes place in the future Write your name, address, telephone number and (9) age at the end. Story must arrive on or before (10) 8th March I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. embarrassed B. blessed C. naked D. adopted Page 085

12. A. instead B. breakfast C. already D. breathe Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. photographer B. destination C. participant D. professional 14. A. geographical B. biological C. agricultural D. environmental 15. A. campfire B. provide C. destroy D. conserve PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams. - Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?” - Anne: “___________” A. I’m half ready. B. God save you. C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it! 17. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home. - Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”. - Pete: “______”. A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not. C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t. 18. Mr Smith is having lunch in a restaurant. - Mr. Smith: "Could you bring me some water?" - Waiter: "_________." A. No, thanks. B. Of course you can. C. I'm afraid not. D. Certainly, sir. 19. Mary and John are talking about John's new house. - Mary: "What a lovely house you have" - John: "_________." A. Thanks. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so. C. No problem. D. Of course, thanks. 20. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home. - Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”. - Pete: “______”. A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not. C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell. A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views C. spectacular sightings D. in-depth studies insights = deep understanding sự hiểu biết sâu sắc 22. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. remains for good B. is still in good condition Page 086

C. stands in life D. remains in effect hold good: còn tác dụng = remains in effect: giữ được hiệu quả, còn hiệu lực. 23. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches. A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services assemblies = gatherings sự tụ họp; cuộc hội họp Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases. A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat 25. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago. A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented materialistic nặng về vật chất, quá thiên về vật chất spiritual (a) thuộc tinh thần PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. The doctor _______ the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up. A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into 27. The school was closed for a month because of serious _______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 28. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _______ your idea of letting children leave school at the age of 14. A. go along with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come up with 29. The climate of China is similar in many ways to _______. A. which of the United States B. that of the United states C. the United States D. this of the United States 30. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable _______. A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future 31. These old houses are going to be _______ soon. A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out 32. The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money. A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost 33. Whether you stay or leave is a matter of total _______to me. A. disinterest B. importance C. indifference D. interest 34. I’m terribly sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _______. A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention On purpose cố ý, cố tình 35. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _______in computer software. A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer 36. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no _______for them. Page 087

A. request B. claim C. requirement D. demand demand for something nhu cầu về cái gì 37. One wonders whether the current political _______ is right for such a move. A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint political climate = hoàn cảnh chính trị 38. She _______ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions. A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against 39. The judge _______ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment. A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted 40. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus. A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed 41. She believes that all countries should _______ the death penalty as it is inhumane. A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with 42. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no _________ the exercise. A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing D. difficult finishing 43. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos. A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell 44. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice as much as B. as much as twice C. twice more than D. twice as 45. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked for promotion. A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitiveness D. repetitive II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. I hadn't been to the city for 20 years and it was almost unrecognizable. RECOGNIZE 47. His boss told him off because he had behaved irresponsibly. RESPONSIIBLE 48. They all cheered enthusiastically as their team came out. ENTHUSIASM 49. Jim is one of the most outspoken members of the committee. SPEAK 50. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was underestimated ESTIMATE by the government. The real figures go up every minute. 51. We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive EXPECT unexpectedly. 52. Renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free. NEW 53. Barbara is very knowledgeable about birds. She knows a lot about them. KNOW 54. She is one of the greatest performers to appear in this theatre. PERFORM 55. I’m sorry for my impatience but I hate being kept waiting. PATIENT PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. ERROR IN A PASSAGE 09 Line Passage Page 088

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The other day, when I was in London, I ran out an old friend of mine who had been at university with me. Although we hadn’t seen each other since ages and had lost touch, it was just like old times, and he told me all his news. He moved to London after leaving university, and started to train as a accountant. He left after a few months because he didn’t find it very interesting, and he didn’t feel like spending the rest of his life in an office. His parents were very helpful – they didn’t try to make him carrying on training as a chartered accountant, and said they would continue to support him though the fact that he didn’t have a job to go to. He soon found work doing what he really wanted – writing for a TV show. After the first series, the producer let him have his own TV show even though he was relative young, and it turned out to be a great success.

Line Error Correction 1 00. out  into 2 56. since  for 4 57. a  an 6 58. carrying  carry 7 59. though  despite 10 60. relative  relatively PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Tom was absent four days at school last month because his grandmother passed away. 62. I’ll see you off tomorrow, so I can drive you to the airport. 63. I am too young to settle down. I want to travel around the world before I get married. 64. I bought this skirt without trying it on. I hope it's OK. 65. Fortunately, Marie getting along with her new co-workers. 66. I really need to go on a diet. I put on weight over the holidays. 67. I just needed a bit of time to think it over before I told him what I had decided. 68. I need to get a new passport. It runs out next month. 69. When I went to the bank to ask for a loan, I had to fill in hundreds of forms. 70. You have to face up to your problems rather than avoid them. passed away die chết see off = go with someone to their point of departure. tiễn ai đó settle down live a quiet normal life ổn định cuộc sống try it on = wear a garment to see if it fits thử mặc vào get along with = form a friendly relationship with có mối quan hệ thân hữu với ai đó put on weight = gain weight lê cân, tăng ký He has put on a lot of weight since he stopped going to the gym. think over = think more about, consider I'm going to think over what you said about keeping the baby. run out = cạn kiệt (đồ dự trữ...) fill in = complete by writing, write in the spaces điền thông tin vào (giấy tờ, mẫu đơn) Fill in the blanks, please. Then give the form to Ms. Kiraly. face up to = accept something that is not easy to accept You must face up to the fact that you are never going to have enough money to buy that car. Page 089

KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (71) _______ today. They have about six hours' a week more free time than wives, but play a very little (72) _______ in cooking, cleaning, washing, and ironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central (73) _______ Office. Nearly three quarters of married women (74) _______ to do all or most of the housework, and among married men the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the housework was only slightly lower. The survey (75) _______ that washing and ironing was the least popular task among men, with only one per cent (76) _______ this duty, compared with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.Only 5 per cent of men (77) _______ the evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per cent do household shopping, and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes. But when household gadgets break down, (78) _______ are carried out by 82 per cent of husbands. The survey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are substantially better (79) _______ than a decade ago. We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The (80) _______ Briton, not surprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a decade ago. More people are going abroad for holidays, with Spain the favorite destination. 71. A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited 72. A. work B. role C. section D. part 73. A. Statistical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Numerical 74. A. emitted B. pronounced C. claimed D. uttered 75. A. pointed B. evolved C. planned D. showed 76. A. burdening B. forming C. performing D. formulating 77. A. prepare B. undertake C. process D. fit 78. A. fittings B. fixings C. amendments D. repairs 79. A. on B. through C. over D. off 80. A. medium B. average C. popular D. normal Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled-a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions. Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and Page 090

nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentrations of these pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In this localized region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm. 81. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an air pollutant C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere 82. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably 83. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________. A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities 84. The word "altered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed 85. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the following reasons? A. They function as part of a purification process. B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants. C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants. D. They have existed since the Earth developed. 86. According to the passage, which of the following is true about human generated air pollution in localized regions? A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region. B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants. C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions. D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants. 87. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. Page 091

A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak 88. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ________. A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area C. the naturally occurring level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly 89. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable 90. Which of the following is best supported by the passage? A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws. B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws. C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants. D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution. PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.  At the foot of the hill lies a small church. 92.While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time 93. If I were you, I wouldn't take too many classes this semester. (shoes)  If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't take too many classes this semester. 94. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. no  We have no difficulty in getting tickets for the concert. 95. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her. for  Helen’s boss criticized her for not doing her work more carefully. VII. WRITING (1 pt) In about 100- 150 words, write a paragraph about the disadvantages of television Disadvantages of television - Television can make us passive. We don’t have to think so our brains become lazy. - It encourages us to buy things that we don’t need. - It takes time away from activities such as reading and games. - Some television programmes may make people violent. - Television interferes with family life and communication. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH PHƯỚC ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 2 (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang)

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2020 Page 092

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear a conversation, between two men talking on the radio about job. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. When did Toby get a job with Atkins Engineering? A. when he was a university student B. as soon as he finished university C. six months after he finished university 2. What is Toby working on at the moment? A. a new motorway B. houses and flats C. a new airport 3. When Toby began working, he was surprised to spend so much time ________. A. talking to other people. B. sitting in an officc. C. designing buildings. 4. Young people often don't choosc engineering because they think ________. A. it’s hard to get a job. B. it's probably boring. C. it’s not very well paid. 5. What is a disadvantage of the job for Toby? A. He finds it difficult to take holidays. B. He can't organise his spare time. C. He works too many hours. Part 2. You will hear a man talking on the radio about a new sports and fitness centre. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Crossways sports and fitness centre - The sports centre opens on (6) 16th June - The fitness centre has a view across the (7) lake - The indoor sports offered are squash, volleyball, (8) basketball and table tennis. - The new swimming pool is (9) 50/fifty metres in length. - You can book a class at (10) reception or by phone. PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. advent B. invent C. decent D. percent 12. A. pursue B. hesitate C. comparison D. poster 13. A. ragged B. sacred C. dogged D. scared Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 14. A. questionaire B. introduce C. recommend D. concentrate 15. A. continuous B. scandalous C. malicious D. delicious Your answers: PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John: “Could I just do it right now?”Jane: “_________.” A. Yes, you could. B. Why not? Go ahead. C. Not for me. D. Yes, let’s. 17. Mike: “ I have passed all my examinations!” – Joan: “_________.” Page 093

A. My dear! B. Well done! C. Best wishes! D. That’s very well! 18. “_________.” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.” A. Your child is just adorable! B. Can we ask your child to take a photo? C. Your kid is naughty. D. I can give your kid a lift to school. 19. -“The test results will be released at 9 am tomorrow!” - “Will it? _________.” A. Can I wait for it? B. Could it wait? C. Yes, please. D. I can’t wait! 20. “_________.” - “I love it. It’s great, especially at night.” A. When do you often listen to classical music? B. How do you like classical music? C. What kind of music do you like? D. How often do you listen to classical music? PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position. A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing overwhelming = powerful (a) hùng mạnh, hùng cường, mạnh mẽ 22. The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine. A. anticipation B. expectation C. span D. prospect life expectancy = life span tuổi thọ trung bình 23. The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running. A. flushing out with water B. supplying water C. cleaning with water D. washing out with water irrigation = supplying water sự tưới tiêu Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively secret (a) kín đáo, thầm kín, bí mật; riêng tư revealed (a) để lộ, tỏ ra, biểu lộ; bộc lộ, tiết lộ 25. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners. A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded warm-hearted nhiệt tâm, nhiệt tình; tốt bụng inhumane (a) không có lòng thương người; độc ác PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Take the number 5 bus and get __________ at Times Square. A. outside B. down C. up D. off 27. The report would have been accepted ____________ in checking its accuracy. A. if more care B. more care had been taken C. had taken more care D. had more care been taken 28. No longer __________ do all the housework with their hands. A. have women to B. do women have C. do women have to D. women have to 29. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar _____________. A. to the driving of a car B. when you drive a car C. to when driving a car D. to driving a car 30. Today many serious childhood diseases _____________by early immunisation. Page 094

A. are preventing B. can be prevented C. prevent D. can prevent 31. The dress Arid wore _______ with small, glassy beads, creating a shimmering effect. A. titillated B. reiterated C. scintillated D. enthralled - titillate (v) cù, làm cho buồn cười - reiterate (v) tóm lại, nói lại, lập lại - scintillate (v) nhấp nháy, lấp lánh, long lanh - enthrall (v) mê hoặc, làm mê mệt 32. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better- paying job. A. maximize B. recombinant C. reiterate D. necessitate 33. Levina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring his escape. A. coerced B. proclaimed C. abetted D. sanctioned 34. Shakespeare, a(n) ______writer, entertained audiences by writing many tragic and comic plays. A. numeric B. obstinate C. generic D. prolific 35. I had the ________ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative passenger on my flight home from Brussels. A. satisfactory B. commendable C. galling D. acceptable 36. Mary failed in her exams because she played computer games a lot. She _______ too much. A. shouldn’t have played B. shouldn’t play C. should play D. wouldn’t have played 37. My father dislikes ___________ while he is speaking. A. to be interrupting B. being interrupted C. to interrupt D. to interrupt 38. ___________ all the exercises, Nam handed in the paper. A. Having done B. Doing C. He has done D. After had done 39. I hate him. I have ___________ of meeting him again. A. no intentions B. no intention C. not intended D. intended 40. Friendship is a ___________ affair; it lives by give-and-take. A. two-sided B. two-side C. two sides D. two-sides 41. I saw a wad of dollar notes exactly ___________ the ones my father had given me. A. as B. the same C. alike D. like 42. A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “____________.” A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t 43. He was the first visitor ____________ to our house. A. invited B. inviting C. who invite D. to be invited 44. ________my mother's encouragement, I wouldn't have made such a daring decision. A. In spite of B. Providing C. But for D. Due to 45. The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair________her back. A. streaming down B. fallen against C. flowed down D. running over II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. Nobody gets preferable treatment in this office. PREFER 47. She won the first prize in the contest due to her persuasiveness. PERSUADE 48. Meiling signed up for the economic course. ECONOMY 49. She took the job to be financially independent. FINANCE 50. Our education must put an end to illiteracy. LITERATE 51. Please acknowledge our letter of the 14th. We have not had a reply. KNOW 52. I was late because I underestimated how much time I would need. ESTIMATE 53. The unresponsive audience made the lecturer somewhat disheartened. HEART What a shame! 54. Unaccompanied children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. ACCOMPANY 55. She complained about his rudeness incessantly / ceaselessly CEASE Page 095

PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 The habits of those who constant play video games are very important to people 2 working in video-game industry. If video games are going to be one of the more 3 attractive features of future interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know 4 what types of games to make, how best to present so games on interactive video and 5 how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination for people. Above all, it is 6 vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games. Until 7 recently, the chief market for video games has been boys age eight to fifteen. The 8 fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video 9 games appeal to some deep instinct in boys who find it impossibly to tear themselves 10 away from them. Schoolwork is ignored, health is damaged and even eating habits 11 are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are entirely different, demonstrating 12 far greater freedom from the hold of video games. Quiet simply, they can take video 13 games in their stride, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone. Line 1 2

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4 57. so  such 7 58. age  aged 9 59. impossibly  impossible 12 60. Quiet  Quite PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. The car is in quite good condition but you can try it out before you make any decision to buy. 62. According to what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed. 63. According to a recent survey, most people are on good terms with their neighbours. 64. As he wanted to go to university, David decided to turn over a new leaf and study harder. 65. On arriving at the airport, I was very worried to find that no one had waited for me. 66. Environmental organisations have been set up to inform people and gain their support. 67. I can't understand why you have to make such a fuss about something so unimportant. 68. I’m afraid Mr. Logan isn’t in the office today, but I can put you through to his secretary. 69. I've asked around but nobody knows what time the concert will finish on Saturday. 70. On hearing the news of his mother's death, the boy broke down and couldn't be consoled. - try out = test kiểm tra thử - according to = theo như - be on good terms with = get on well with có mối qua hệ hòa hảo với - turn over a new leaf (idiom) = start behaving in a better way: Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more. On + V_ing khi làm gì KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Page 096

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the (71) ______ for a good diet and (72) ________ exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feelthat the body is no longer able to (73) ________. Aches and pains are (74) ________ normal. Instead of pushing the body to do (75) ________, activities become limited. Yet examples after examples have shown us that older people can – and should – be (76) ________. Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles. Some professional athletes stay (77) ________ into their forties and fifties. For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (78) ________. It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine.In the winter, (79) ________ push-ups, situps, and other indoor exercises. Of course, such exercises will be of little use (80) ________ you follow them with soda and chips. 71. A. discipline B. ruling C. strictness D. regulation 72. A. useful B. regular C. much D. little 73. A. run B. malfunction C. operate D. perform 74. A. believed B. thought C. considered D. made 75. A. weaker B. more C. greater D. faster 76. A. eager B. bold C. active D. passive 77. A. competitive B. passive C. equal D. comparative 78. A. need B. form C. contact D. shape 79. A. make B. get C. work D. do 80. A. although B. unless C. if D. otherwise Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. (1_Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life). In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. (2_But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization) and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job. (5_Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures), but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. (4_Paid for by deductions fromthe paychecks of working people), Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. (6_Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically). Policy makershave proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated. (7_In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare); food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes. (8_Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help). A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. (9_Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans overage 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity). 81. New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______. Page 097

A. the people who came earlier B. the US government agencies C. only charity organizations D. volunteer organizations 82. It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of ______. A. industrialization B. modernization C. urbanization D. population 83. The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. A. executed B. studied C. introduced D. enforced 84. The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ______. A. deductions from wages B. people’s willingness to work C. donations from companies D. enforcement laws 85. Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis. A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized C. functioned fruitfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions 86. That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______. A. elderly people ask for more money B. the program discourages working people C. the number of elderly people is growing D. younger people do not want to work 87. Persons on low incomes can access public housing through ______. A. low rents B. state spending C. donations D. federal expenditure 88. Americans on low incomes can seek help from ______. A. federal government B. government agencies C. state governments D. non-government agencies 89. Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the ______. A. young people’s voluntarism only B. volunteer organizations C. people’s growing commitment to charity D. innovations in the tax system 90. The passage mainly discusses ______. A. public assistance in America B. immigration into America C. funding agencies in America D. ways of fund-raising in America PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.  If it hadn’t been for my father’s money, we could not have managed. 92. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.  They stole everything except for/but/apart from the television. 93. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.  No sooner had the guests left than she started to clean up the house. 94. The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado. (resulted)  The tornado resulted in the deaths of almost sixty people. 95. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (went)  The painting went for five thousand pounds. Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about why is it important to protect our environment? What should we do to fulfill this task? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……

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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT CHUYÊN BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019 – 2020 -------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear a conversation, between two men talking on the radio about job. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B Part 2. You will hear a man talking on the radio about a new sports and fitness centre. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. 6. 16th June 7. lake 8. basketball 9. 50/fifty 10. rception PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. B PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. B PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. C 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. A 41. D 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. A II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. preferable 47. persuasiveness. 48. economic 49. financially 50. illiteracy. 51. acknowledge 52. underestimated 53. disheartened 54. Unaccompanied 55. incessantly. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 The habits of those who constant play video games are very important to people 2 working in video-game industry. If video games are going to be one of the more 3 attractive features of future interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know 4 what types of games to make, how best to present so games on interactive video and 5 how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination for people. Above all, it is 6 vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games. Until 7 recently, the chief market for video games has been boys age eight to fifteen. The 8 fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video 9 games appeal to some deep instinct in boys who find it impossibly to tear themselves 10 away from them. Schoolwork is ignored, health is damaged and even eating habits 11 are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are entirely different, demonstrating Page 0100

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4 57. so  such 7 58. age  aged 9 59. impossibly  impossible 12 60. Quiet  Quite PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. out 62. to 63. with 64. over 65. On 66. up 67. about 68. through 69. around 70. down KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. 71. A 72. B 73. D 74. C 75. B 76. C 77. A 78. D 79. D 80. A Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. 81. A 82. A 83. C 84. A 85. B 86. C 87. D 88. D 89. C 90. A PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. If it hadn’t been for my father’s money, we could not have managed. 92. TThey stole everything except for/but/apart from the television. 93. No sooner had the guests left than she started to clean up the house. 94. The tornado resulted in the deaths of almost sixty people. 95. The painting went for five thousand pounds SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 4 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019 Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. You will hear an interview with a girl, called Maria Shaw, who went on an outdoor adventure trip, with girls from her school. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question. 1. Maria didn’t think she’d find the trip hard because _______. A. she’d had experience o f cam ping with her family. Page 0101

B. she’d always cycled a long way to school every day. C. she’d been on walking trips with the school. 2. What was Maria worried about during the first day’s activities? A. She wouldn’t complete everything in time. B. She’d be very cold while she was there. C. She wouldn’t manage to sail in the right direction. 3. What made the climb up the rocks so slow? A. The group kept slipping on the slopes. B. Several students fell and hurt themselves. C. Parts of the climb were extremely steep. 4. When M aria’s group got to the top of the rocks, they _______. A. were given a talk on the environment. B. to o k photos of each other. C. ate a big meal. 5. Maria says that by the end of the trip the girls were _______. A. feeling keen to go home again. B. working together better. C. cooking food for each other. Part 3: You will hear a boy called Josh talking to his class about a trip he recently went on. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered spaces.

JOSH’S WHEATHER CENTRE TRIP - Josh went to the Weather Centre with his (6) youth club. - Josh says the Centre first reported strong winds in (7) 1859. - The Centre later put forecasts in (8) newspapers for everyone to see. - Lots of weather information now comes from (9) space according to Josh. - Josh thinks people need to know how much (10) rain there'll be. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions. 11. A. agreed B. believed C. remarkedly D. smiled 12. A. exterminate B.contemplate C. considerate D. exaggerate Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. comeuppance B. chalartan C. ignominy D. desultory 14. A. communication B. media C. current D. homework 15. A. sensitive B. compliment C. vertical D. assurance PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. - Linda: "Could you turn down the radio, please?" -Henry: “_________.” A. I feel sorry. B. Yes, I can. C. I am, of course. D. Yes, with pleasure. 17. - Peter: “_________! it is nearly 11 p.m. and we have to go home now.” – Thomas: “I see.” A. Come in for B. Come over C. Come on D. Come across 18. - Tom: “Goodbye. It was great to meet you, Mary.” - Mary: “__________ guys.” A. Later, B. What’s the matter? C. That’s too bad, D. What a pity, 19. – Vicky: “_________.” – Mary: “Thanks. I’ll write to you when I arrive there.” A. Good luck B. Have a go C. Have a good trip D. Good bye Page 0102

20. – Nancy: “_________.” – Bill: “Yes. I'd like to buy a camera." A. Do you look for something? B. Excuse me. Can I help you? C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Excuse me. Can you help me buy something? PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it. A. objected to it B. permitted it C. looked it over D. accepted it without investigation 22. I think we have solved this problem once and for all. A. in the end B. temporarily C. forever D. for goods 23. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th century. A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame result in = cause (v) gây ra Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. At first, our problems seemed insurmountable. However, now I think we'll be able to find solutions. A. able to be solved B. not able to be discussed C. able to be discussed D. not able to be solved insurmountable không vượt qua được able to be solved vó thể giải quyết 25. Dalat is famous for various ideal excursion places such as Xuan Huong lake, pine forests and waterfalls. A. similar B. different C. unique D. likely various khác nhau; nhiều thứ khác nhau unique duy nhất, đơn nhất, vô song PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. There was a huge decline ________the number of tigers. A. in B. for C. of D. out 27. I’d rather you ________anything about the garden until the weather improves. A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make 28. A part – time job gives me the freedom to ________my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 29. The new road currently under ________will solve the traffic problems in the town. A. design B. progress C. construction D. work under construction đang xây dựng, đang làm 30. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “________.” A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem 31. According to the boss, John is the most ________ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable 32. The children went ________with excitement. A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife 33. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very ________position. A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed 34. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I ________fish, please. A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe 35. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and ________when being asked about their future. Page 0103

A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing 36. She awoke with an _______sense of foreboding which she could find no reason for. A. intelligible B. intensive C. indelible D. intangible 37. His behaviour was always beyond _______. A. criticism B. recrimination C. fault D. reproach 38. When you win the race, you can _______in the glory of your achievement. A. stand B. bask C. bathe D. lie 39. Don’t _______over the main points so quickly - they’re important. A. slide B. slip C. skate D. ski 40. The two boys really _______it off from the moment they met. A. hit B. struck C. made D. put 41. I for one am not sorry. He should have _______than to lend them money. A. thought more B. been better C. know more D. known better 42. “Last I heard, she was working in South Africa.” “_______?” A. Why did she B. How come C. How did she D. Why come 43. No, thank you. I don’t really like wine, or any kind of alcohol _______. A. it matters B. in this matter C. for the matter D. for that matter 44. I heard he passed his exams, but _______that I know little else. A. other than B. more of C. instead of D. in addition 45. “I’ll never finish this by five.” “If _______, I’ll work overtime.” A. is needed B. need to be C. needing D. need be II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. These non-flammable clothes cannot catch fire easily. (flame) 47. He’s more tolerant than expected. (tolerate) 48. The museum doesn’t charge for admission on Sundays. (admit) (prosper) 49. We can look forward to a period of prosperity. 50.The firm has an annual turnover of $10,000. (turn) 51. The cat is luxuriating in the sunshine. (luxury) 52. Tom spoke breathlessly because he was so excited. (breath) (different) 53. It's sometimes hard to differentiate one sample from another. 54. Deforestation/ Disafforestation and overpopulation are two of the most (forest) difficult problems in the Third World countries. 55. A list of forthcoming / upcoming events will be posted on the notice board. (come) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 Thomas Edison was bore in Milan, Ohio, in 1847. His family moved to Port 2 Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprising, he attended school for only 3 two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly 4 self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age. Thomas 5 Edison lit out the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light 6 was the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the 7 motion picture camera, and above 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created 8 something new. He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely 9 that his wife had to remind him sleep and eat. Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West Orange, 10 New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quantity of life all over the world. Page 0104

Line Error Correction 1 00. bore  born 2 56. Surprising  Surprisingly 5 57. out  up 7 58. above  over 9 59. sleep  to sleep 10 60. quantity  quality PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. There's a choice between flying to London Heathrow or Stansted. 62. Local residents were disappointed with the decision of the local authority. 63. His belief in not harming animals was something he learned from his mother. 64. The people next door are annoyed with us for making so much noise last night. 65. The process of painting such a large mural is more complicated than you might think. 66. Several people went after the pickpocket, but couldn’t catch him. 67. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach made up for our disappointment. 68. If it wasn’t an accident, he must have done it on purpose. 69. I hate being looked down on whenever I make mistakes at work. 70. The new magazine about maintenance comes out tomorrow. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Many parents believe that their children (71) ________ be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (72) ________ a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready. Wise parents will have a relaxed (73) ________ and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (74) ________ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (75) ________ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (76) ________ them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only (77) ________ of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (78) ________ and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (79) ________ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (80) ________ too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group. 71. A. should B. could not C. had to D. must not 72. A. insisting B. making C. forcing D. starting 73. A. pastime B. attitude C. decision D. competition 74. A. bright B. expensive C. adult D. stimulating 75. A. amusement B. produce C. sense D. games 76. A. provide B. encourage C. provoke D. attract 77. A. search B. source C. site D. basis 78. A. enjoy B. watch C. reinforce D. assist 79. A. properly B. perfectly C. worthily D. equally 80. A. devote B. spend C. pay D. save Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings. Page 0105

When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write. In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so only imperfectly. To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized. 81. We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because ________. A. it has become very important in our culture B. human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years C. writing is secondary to language D. people have been writing since there have been human beings 82. The author of the passage argues that ________. A. all languages should have a written form B. writing has become too important in today’s society C. everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D. speech is more basic to language than writing 83. Normal human beings ________. A. learn to talk after learning to write B. learn to write before learning to talk C. learn to write and to talk at the same time D. learn to talk before learning to write 84. According to the passage, writing ________. A. is represented perfectly by speech B. represents speech, but not perfectly C. developed from imperfect speech D. is imperfect, but less so than speech 85. Learning to write is ________. A. too difficult B. easy C. not easy D. very easy 86. In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of ________. A. severely handicapped children B. people who learn the rudiments of speech C. intelligent people who couldn’t write D. people who speak many languages 87. In the author’s judgment, ________. A. writing is more real than speech B. writing has more advantages than speech C. speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does D. speech is essential but writing has important benefits 88. According to the author, one mark of any civilized society is that it ________. A. keeps written records B. affirms the primacy of speech over writing C. teaches its children to speak perfectly D. affirms the primacy of writing over speech 89. Which of the following is NOT true? A. It is easy to acquire the writing skill. B. Writing has become so important in our culture. C. Writing represents speech, but not perfectly. D. Speech is essential but writing has important benefits. 90. The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means ________. A. skill B. rudiments C. domination D. benefit PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week. Page 0106

 If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I wouldn’t be having so much trouble now. 92. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York.  It can’t have been Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York. 93. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (came)  Sally came up with the best solution. 94. Most people regard him as the best man for the job. (widely)  He is widely regarded as the best man for the job. 95. The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (account)  The suspect could not account for the sand on his boots.  The suspect could not account for the fact (that) he had sand on his boots. Part 2. Paragraph writing “Child sexual abuse is one of the social problems”. In about 140 words, write a paragraph, Give reasons and solutions to lessen it. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……

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Part 1. You will hear a man, called Paul Hart, talking about his trip to Africa, with a team of scientists. Choose the best answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. Why did Paul choose the part of Africa he visited? A. It is good for walking. B. It will soon change. C. He had been there before. 2. What made the team's journey slow? A. clearing paths through the forest B. finding somewhere safe to camp C. carrying heavy equipment 3. What did Paul worry about during the trip? A. the number of dangerous animals B. getting the information he needed C. being responsible for a team of people 4. Paul says that the team didn't have enough food because _________. A. some people ate more than they should. B. the walk took longer than expected. C. some of the food went bad too quickly. 5. Why were the team grateful to a fisherman they met? A. He let everyone rest on his boat. B. He helped one of them who was ill. Page 0108

C. He told them which direction to take. Part 2. You will hear a woman, talking about flights, in a hot-air balloon. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Hot-air Balloon Flights - Children under 12 must be with an adult. - All passengers need to be fit - Balloon flights are best when there are light winds, no (6) rain(ing) and a clear sky. - Passengers need to wear outdoor clothes and (7) (to use/wear) boot(s) - Flights travel between 5 and 30 kilometres. - Passengers return to the airfield in a (8) (mini)(-)bus(es) - Flights are available from the month of (9) March each year. - For booking and information, phone (10) 01252 88492 or visit www.hotairballoons.com I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions.

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19. – Piere: "Would you like another coffee?" – Sophie: “_________.” A. I'd love one B. Willingly C. Very kind of your part D. It's a pleasure 20. – The girl: “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” – Dr. Keith: “_________.” A. Well. I’m not sure when B. Good, I hope so C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Who can predict his comings and goings? A. foretell B. decide C. prevent D. discover 22. Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire? A. admit B. report C. find out D. inquire about 23. They detested each other on sight. A. argued with B. hated C. discovered D. revealed Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. There is a Vietnamese proverb which states that if you want to gather a lot of knowledge, act as if you are ignorant. A. collect B. miss C. save D. recall 25. The teacher is simply too lenient with her students and is passing people who ought to fail. A. occupied B. satisfied C. disappointed D. strict PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Young ________ he was, he was equal to the task. A. unless B. because C. as D. if 27. “Didn’t you go to the party?” - “________.” A. No, I went there with my friends. B. I did, but I didn’t stay long. C. That sounds nice, but I can’t. D. Don’t worry. I’ll go there. 28. Mary’s father approved of________in the US for another year in order to work toward her M.A. A. she to stay B. her to stay C. her staying D. her to stay 29. To generate income, magazine publishers must decide whether to increase the subscription price or ________. A. sold advertising B. to sell advertising C. if they should sell advertising D. selling advertising 30. Rarely________remove the entire root of a dandelion because of its length and sturdiness. A. can the casual gardener B. the casual gardener C. the casual gardener will D. does the casual gardener’s 31. Her room is very large. She is dreaming of a A. round big wooden table B. wooden big round table Page 0110

C. big round wooden table D. table big wooden round 32. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs 33. Those smart phones are selling like ________. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before that are all gone. A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats 34. Kelly wanted to have a live band________at her wedding. A. to be played B. play C. played D. been playing 35. It is better to try to work________rather than against nature. A. along B. with C. by D. for 36. Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______ his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown. A. abdicate B. upbraid C. reprimand D. winnow 37. If you will not do your work of your own ______ I have no choice but to penalize you if it is not done on time. A. predilection B. infusion C. excursion D. volition 38. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty food-encrusted dishes became _____ . A. malodorous B. prevalent C. imposing D. perforated 39. Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room: a week-old tuna sandwich that one of the children had hidden in the closet. A. quaint B. fastidious C. clandestine D. fetid 40. I am never keen________ going out in the snow; I can't understand why people get so excited________it A. on / in B. on / about C. for / about' D. with / of 42. The police detective had been in _____________of the suspect for two days. A. employment B. pursuit C. expedition D. chase 43. From the _________expression on his mother’s face, Roy realized that he wouldn’t be able to persuade her. A. tall B. firm C. weak D. hasty 44. In the summertime, tomatoes are __________available, since it is the best season for them to mature in. A. solely B. shortly C. warmly D. readily 45. Every year, the day before they are due to leave, Margot runs from store to store trying to ___________ with all the shopping for the vacation. A. catch up B. write down C. sell out D. make up II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.

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PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. A part of the building has been subdivided into offices. 62. I’m sorry, but I just can’t put up with your behaviour any longer. 63. The relationship between the two friends was very strong. 64. Her anxiety about speaking in public caused her to lose the job. 65. He became an orphan at 12, and has learnt to stand on his own feet since then 66. Will you look through my essay, please, to find out whether I made any mistakes? 67. If you want to telephone him you will have to look up the number in the book. 68. The examiner made a difficult question, but at last, Mike came up with a good

answer. 69. It was after dark when the two children were knocked down on the safety-crossing. 70. Well-mannered children have usually been properly brought up by their parents. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. The heart has long been considered to be (71) ______ feelings of love dwell. In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (72) ______ the heart. The heart has continuously been viewed (73) ______ the place where love begins and develops. Even the Bible gives (74) ______ to love and the heart. The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (75) ______ to someone. The strong feelings (76) ______ the other person,especially in the early stages of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (77) ______. According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (78) ______ a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown. This has been called the "fight or flight" (79) ______, meeting danger by fighting it or running away. So with love, the heart accelerates and (80) ______ becomes quick. 71. A. when B. where C. that D. what 72. A. to B. from C. with D. at 73. A. as B. as though C. like D. as if 74. A. reference B. citation C. preference D. quote 75. A. attracting B. attractive C. attract D. attracted 76. A. of B. for C. to D. with 77. A. up B. forward C. on D. upon 78. A. comprises B. arouses C. involves D. includes 79. A. reactionary B. reactor C. reacting D. reaction Page 0130

80. A. exhaling B. breathing C. inhaling D. sweating Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace. One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others. Examinationsof factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character. The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers. As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers. Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other. By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied. 81. Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because ______. A. people relied on reading for entertainment B. silent reading had not been discovered C. there were few places available for private reading D. few people could read to themselves 82. The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph mostly means “______”. A. for everybody’s use B. most preferable C. attracting attention D. widely used 83. The development of silent reading during the last century indicated ______. A. an increase in the average age of readers B. an increase in the number of books C. a change in the nature of reading D. a change in the status of literate people 84. Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of ______. A. the decreasing need to read aloud B. the development of libraries C. the increase in literacy D. the decreasing number of listeners literacy (n) sự biết viết, sự biết đọc Page 0131

85. It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication of ______. A. a decline of standards of literacy B. a change in the readers’ interest C. an alteration in educationalists’ attitudes D. an improvement of printing techniques 86. The phrase “a specialised readership” in paragraph 4 mostly means “______”. A. a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge B. a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge C. a reading volume for particular professionals D. a status for readers specialised in mass media 87. The phrase “oral reader” in the last paragraph mostly means “a person who ______”. A. is good at public speaking B. practises reading to an audience C. takes part in an audition D. is interested in spoken language 88. All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT ______. A. the inappropriate reading skills B. the specialised readership C. the diversity of reading materials D. the printed mass media 89. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today. B. Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud. C. The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect. D. The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes. 90. The writer of this passage is attempting to ______. A. explain how reading habits have developed B. change people’s attitudes to reading C. show how reading methods have improved D. encourage the growth of reading PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. 91. Would you mind not smoking in my house?  I’d rather you didn’t smoke in my house. 92. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.  Henry wishes that he hadn’t bought the second-hand car. 93. You must try to accept that you will never be famous! (terms)  You must come to terms with the fact that you will never be famous. 94. No one really expected John to do so well in his exams. (taken)  Everyone was taken by surprise when John did so well in his exams. 95. Do you think your father was offended by what I said? (exception)  Do you think your father took exception to my comments? Part 2: Page 0132

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 6 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019 Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:.................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. Listen to Helen and Alex talking about going shopping. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions. 1. Alex has seen a nice, but expensive ________. A. skirt B. dress C. shirt D. sweater 2. What does Helen suggest Ajex buy? A. trousers B. jeans C. T-shirt D. pants 3. How many skirts does Alex have? A. four B. three C. two D. one 4. What is the name of the new shop on George street? A. Shooz B. Raw C. Sonic D. Peaky 5. What colour of the shoes will Helen wear? A. black B. blue C. white D. pink Part 2. You will hear a man talking about a special sports school on the radio. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. International Sports Academy (ISA) For students aged 12-18. Interviews The interviews for new students are on (6) April 22 To arrange an interview call Leo (7) Hawkins on 0998 354678. Programme Students choose one main sport (ISA are offering hockey as a new sport). Students must do sports training and (8) homework each week after school. To perform well in competitions, students must also learn to train their (9) mind The personal coach helps students with organising their (10) time. I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Page 0134

11. A. drought B. sought C. wrought D. nought 12. A. resign B. resound C. resonant D. resource Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. expert B. contrast C. postpone D. product 14. A. necessary B. benefit C. vulnerable D. parade 15. A. relationship B. equipment C. customer D. deliver PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John”: “Would you like me to get a taxi for you?” – Mary: “____” A. Well, let’s see B. Yes, please, if it’s no bother C. That would be delightful. Thanks D. Yes, I see 17. Mrs Ha is at the clothing store Shop assistant: “Can I help you?” _Mrs. Ha: “ ___________”. A. No, thanks. I’m just looking B. No, I’m seeing C. Yes, I’m watching D. Yes, I’m thinking 18. Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” Kate: “Uh, really? _____!” A. Take care of yourself B. Lucky as you are C. You are always lucky D. Congratulations 19. Jane: “Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?” Tony: “________” A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job B. Yes, you can use it. C. Of course not. I still need it now D. Yes, It’s all right 20. Mike: “Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee ?” -Cathy: “_____________” A. No, I’d be glad to. B. Cream and sugar, please. C. Yes, I’d love to, thanks D. I never drink coffee. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Have you ever tried using hydrogen peroxide as a person to induce vomiting instead of the good old traditional methods? A. control B. clean C. cause D. stop 22. He was mystified by my experience, though perhaps not particularly envious. A. perplexed B. shocked C. upset D. excited 23. I was horrified to find a drug tablet which had been left on purpose in my room yesterday. A. ashamed B. shocked C. nervous D. surprised Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. He wants to find a temporary job or a seasonal one. A. eternal B. genuine C. permanent D. satisfactory 25. The names of the participants in the survey were changed to preserve anonymity. Page 0135

A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I’m sorry, but I just can’t ________ your behaviour any longer. A. go along with B. get on with C. keep up with D. put up with 27. It is doubtful whether newspapers ________ governments to any great degree. A. draw B. influence C. catch D. attract 28. Many companies ________ to take part in illegal logging. A. denied B. rejected C. protested D. refused 29. The music ________ the composer’s joy of life. A. arouses B. appeals C. expresses D. attracts 30. The Grand Canyon is the product of centuries of ________. A. erosion B. decay C. crumbling D. deterioration 31. The Keep Environment Clean campaign raised far more than the ________. A. target B. object C. goal D. aim. 32. The other day I came ________ a really beautiful old house in the back streets of London. A. over B. down C. by D. across 33. Black, red, and even bright pink diamonds________. A. occasionally found B. have occasionally been found C. have occasionally found D. occasionally to find 34. Before________, they used horse drawn wooden carts. A. farmers had tractors B. farmers have had tractors C. tractors owned by farmers D. having tractors farmers 35. The door is unlocked; ________ here last night. A. Something strange was happened B. Something strange should have happened C. Something strange had happened D. Something strange could have happened 36. By the 1300s, the Spanish had learnt that gunpowder could ________ propel an object with incredible force. A. using it to B. used to C. be used to D. been used to 37. Tennessee has about 140 newspapers, ________ 25 are issued daily. A. of which about B. which is about C. about which D. which are about 38. When consumers cannot have everything that they want, they have to choose ________ most. A. they want what B. what they want C. they want it D. that they want 39. Rodney ________ for the company for very long before he was promoted. A. hadn’t been working B. hasn’t been working C. didn’t used to work D. didn’t work. 40. “Do you think Harry will want something to eat after he gets here?” “I hope not. It’ll probably be after midnight, and we ________.” A. be sleeping B. are sleeping C. will be sleeping D. have been sleeping 41. Mr. Lee was upset by ________ him the truth. Page 0136

A. us not tell B. we didn’t tell C. not to tell D. our not having told. 42. ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would have helped win the project. A. Had it been B. Hadn’t it been C. If it hadn’t been D. If it had been 43. “Could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes ________ for at least thirty minutes.” A. are boiling B. were boiling C. boiling D. have been boiling 44. I didn’t see anyone but I felt as though I ________. A. am watched B. have been watched C. was being watched D. be watched 45. Let’s leave early, so we’ll be ahead of the rush of commuters. We can’t risk ________in heavy traffic during rush hour. A. to hold up B. holding up C. having held up D. being held up II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. Due to the clerk’s stubbornness we missed the train. (stubborn) 47. Very few countries have corporal punishment in schools. (punish) 48. We are trying to find some suitable methods to teach the kids good (sport) sportsmanship. 49. He completed the report with the assistance of his secretary. (assist) 50. The happy beggar thanked the passer-by for his generosity. (generous) 51. It was a terrible game Our team played very unimaginably. (imagine) 52. A Iist of forthcoming / upcoming meetings will be posted on the (come) noticeboard in the corridor. 53. You look rather preoccupied. Are you worried about something? (occupy) 54. You do have some good ideas but your work is very disorganised. (organise) 55. The traffic problem has improved unexpectedly. (expect) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 One of the most important discovery of the nineteenth century was a method of 2 using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large amounts of natural gas are found in the 3 United States, usually several feet over the surface of the earth. Natural gas is most often 4 found in places where petroleum, the oil from which gasoline is made, is found. Often 5 the natural gas must be remove before the oil itself can be reached. For many years after 6 natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no valuable. Finally, however, 7 people began to understand its use and to find ways of storing it and moving it from 8 place to place. Today natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking 9 and heat. It has also been used for electric generators and hybrid cars recently. In many 10 ways natural gas is one of our finest fuels. It can be used for cooking without making the 11 room hot. It is cheap and can be moved easily from one place to another through long Page 0137

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Line Error Correction 1 00. discovery  discoveries 3 56. over  below 5 57. remove  removed 6 58. valuable  value 9 59. heat  heating 12 60. that  which PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Every student has to looked up to their teachers. They give them moral lessons everyday. 62. They put off the cricket match because of the hurricane. 63. The room was so hot and stuffy that he passed out. pass out 64. He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. She said she didn't really love him. 65. She should not to use so much sweet food. She put on so much weight in the last two months. 66. He finally turned up at my house half an hour late. 67. I tried to get on with him but he was rude I found it impossible to be friends with him. 68. I want to talk things over with Freddie first. He always gives good advice. 69. I had to take my coat off when the sun came out, it was so warm. 70. The wet clay fell apart in the water. The pot was ruined and she had to start again. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage.

The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories. Since the 1950s, Britain’s (71) ________ industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this (72) ________ has led to a decline in the number of (73) ________ in many factories. Goods are bought and used much more than ever before industrial countries like the USA were (74) ________ with Britain’s exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper (75) ________ since the 1970s. Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment. During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (76) ________ as “light industries”. These ones use electricity and are not (77) ________ on raw materials such as coal so they are “footloose”, i.e. they can be located anywhere. They produce such things as washing machines or spare (78) ________. Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution. The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid (79) ________in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (80) ________consumer goods. Page 0138

71. A. manufacturing B. running C. large D. big 72. A. change B. automation C. replacement D. exchange 73. A. employers B. servers C. labours D. employees 74. A. working B. familiar C. competing D. fed up 75. A. products B. things C. imports D. produce 76. A. worked B. considered C. regarded D. known 77. A. dependent B. command C. dependable D. reliable 78. A. details B. parts C. sections D. gadgets 79. A. extension B. expansion C. growth D. increase 80. A. everyday B. household C. expensive D. home Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slake their thirst with the flesh and blood of living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract. Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats maintained their body weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3 to 67.2 during this period. This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5), and the availability of free water, therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food. 81. What is the topic of this passage? A. Kangaroo rats B. Water in the desert C. Desert life D. Physiological experiments 82. The word “expire” is closest in meaning to A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate Page 0139

83. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals? A. Desert plants B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body C. The blood of other animals D. Streams 84. The word “it” refers to A. water B. the desert C. the opportunity D. a living thing 85. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT A. the economy with which it uses available water B. living without drinking water C. breathing slowly and infrequently D. manufacturing water internally 86. The word “parsimony” is closest in meaning to A. intelligence B. desire C. frugality D. skill 87. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of ________. A. less need for water than other animals B. their ability to adjust to the desert environment C. their ability to eat plants D. many opportunities for them to find water 88. The word “deprivation” is closest in meaning to A. preservation B. renewal C. examination D. loss 89. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods. B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water. C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water. D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health. 90. The tone of the passage is ________. A. critical B. scientific C. optimistic D. negative PART 2: WRITING (2.0points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. He left school and then he joined the army.  After he had left school, he joined the army. 92. People believe that he speaks six languages fluently.  He is believed to speak six languages fluently. 93. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.  Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.  Urgent solution to the the problem of homelessness must be done quickly. 94. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. Page 0140

 There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.  There was an agreement among the teachers with the introduction of the new methods. 95. But for his contributions, the project wouldn’t have been completed successfully.  Had it not been for his contributions, the project wouldn’t have been completed successfully. For questions 6–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. (badly)  The club was being badly run by the previous manager, so he was replaced. 97. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. (instructions)  If you had followed my instructions you wouldn't have got lost.  If you had listened to my instructions you wouldn't have got lost. 98. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. 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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 7 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019 Name: ……………………………………… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) Part 1. Listen to the dialogue between Jake and Robert. Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. 1. The CD is by the ________. A. Bees B. Trees C. Thieves D. Blues 2. Selectadisc is near a ________. A. hardware store B. chemist C. department store D. Toystore 3. The shop's address is ________. A. 21 George Street B. 21 Johnson Street C. 21 Howard's Street D. 21 Hillton Street 4. What do you get for free? A. a book B. a cassette C. a poster D. a magazine 5. How much did the CD cost? A. £ 19 B. £ 16 C. £ 12 D. £ 9 Part 2. You will hear some information, about a café for young people. Fill in each blank with no more than one word or numbers. NOTES ABOUT THE RAINBOW CAFÉ - This is a special café for teenagers which opened last month. - The café is run by a (6) committee of ten local teenagers. - The teenagers got a grant worth £ 3,000 to start the café. - They need some more teenagers to work as (7) cooks in the café. - The café is currently open every (8) Sunday from 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. - The café serves a range of hot and cold drinks and some (9) sandwiches - To get more information, call (10) 01903 764211 or visit www.youthcafe.com. Page 0142

I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. thunder B. prefer C. grocer D. louder 12. A. heart B. heard C. search D. learn Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. institute B. pesticide C. paragraph D. magazine 14. A. embarrassed B. comfortable C. magnificent D. compulsory 15. A. entertain B. comprehend C. continue D. correspond PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. Tim and Tom are talking about the next vacation. - Tim: “What are you going to do for the vacation?“ - Tom: “____________ .“ A. That sounds great B. How about you? What will you do? C. I will take some tests. D. I’m not sure, but I might go camping for a few days. 17. Linda attended Michael’s enjoyable birthday party last Sunday and thanked him for it. - Linda: “It was very kind of you to invite me to your party.” - Michael: “_________.” A. It’s my pleasure B. No, thanks C. Ok, that’s’ great D. Good idea, thanks 18. Two friends are talking to each other. ~ Jack: "________________" ~ Jane: "OK. I'll join you in some minutes." A. Let's go and have lunch now. B. Would you like to go out for lunch? C. You can have lunch in our new canteen. D. Why don't you stop to have lunch? 19. Two friends are talking about their schoolwork. ~ Jennifer: "I'm giving a presentation on global warming on Friday and I'm so nervous." ~ Mary: "________________" A. You should think about how to present the subject matter effectively. B. There are a lot of things you can do to make you feel more confident. C. It is easier to convince the audience and to hold their attention with actual data. D. In order for you to succeed, you need to keep the audience interested and involved. 20. Nancy and James are talking about their school days. ~ Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives." ~ James: "_____________. We had sweet memories together then." A. I'm afraid so B. Absolutely C. That's nonsense D. I doubt it PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. This property is owned communally now, so everyone must take care of it. Page 0143

A. kept by one member B. shared by roommates C. saved one by one D. used by everyone 22. "Do you think it's OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a bit more upmarket?" A. being trendy and fashionable B. high quality or expensive C. cheap with decent quality D. bought from overseas 23. There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to digitalised reading materials. A. scarcity B. deficiency C. popularity D. intensity Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. "If you had studied instead of goofing off all semester, then you wouldn't be so worried about tomorrow's exam." A. to behave not very well B. to pass time studying C. to hardly try to work D. to pass time in a relaxed way 25. ~Marx: "Monash University has offered you a scholarship to study a commerce degree there." ~ Mike: "It sounds really good, but I would need to move house...I'll have to think about it." A. to think carefully about it B. to reject it in a polite way C. to ask someone for advice D. to take it immediately PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I don't think it is fair to__________ a comparison between the two sisters A. do B. draw C. take D. strike 27. We__________ a table as the restaurant was almost empty. A. shouldn't have booked B. can't have booked C. mustn't have booked D. needn't have booked 28. Come on! I can't believe the guy's managed to hurt your feelings again. Maybe you should try and quit being so__________. A. thin-skinned B. tongue-tied C. thick-skinned D. cool-headed - thin-skinned dễ mếch lòng, dễ chạm tự ái - tongue-tied không nói, làm thinh - thick-skinned vô liêm sỉ, không biết nhục, không bị tổn thương - cool-headed bình tĩnh 29. I would like to take this opportunity to__________ my gratitude for your ongoing support. A. expand B. extend C. convey D. enlarge - expand (v) mở rộng, trải ra - extend (v) chạy dài, kéo dài - convey (v) truyền đạt, chuyển tải - enlarge (v) mở rộng, tăng lên, khuếch trương 30. She's so_________; you really have to watch what you say or she will walk out of the room. A. sick and tired B. rough and ready C. prim and proper D. high and dry Page 0144

- sick and tired dislike something, be annoyed with something - rough and ready qua loa đại khái nhưng được việc - prim and proper thích đáng, thích hợp - high and dry - up above the water 31. The team had ben trying to win the competition for years. Last year they finally ________. A. carried away B. carried it on C. brought it off D. brought it on bring off - perform successfully 32. The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received_________ support from the school administrators. A. light-hearted B. warm-hearted C. big-hearted D. whole-hearted - light-hearted (v) vui vẻ; vô tư lự, thư thái - warm-hearted (a) nhiệt tâm, nhiệt tình; tốt bụng - big-hearted (a) rộng lượng, hào hiệp - whole-hearted (a) toàn tâm, toàn ý, một lòng một dạ 33. Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will_________ success in the future. A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve 36. The school drama club is_________ a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to take place next month. A. turning up B. making off C. putting on D. bringing down 37. John congratulated us__________ our exam with high marks. A. on passing B. for passing C. to pass D. on pass 38. We expected him at eight, but he finally__________ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned in st 39. The 1 week of classes at university is a little__________ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place. A. uncontrolled B. arranged C. chaotic D. notorious 40. The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performnce has garnered__________ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon. A. attentive B. attention C. attend D. attentively 41. The joke would not be funny if it__________ into French. A. has been translated B. be translated C. was be translated D. were translated 42. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to__________ his selfishness A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with 43. The authorities__________ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so. A. must have taken B. had to take C. needed have taken D. should have taken 44. Paul is a very__________ character, he is never relaxed with strangers. A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident 45. All__________ barristers are expected to study at the Inns of Court A. hopeful B. wishful C. willing D. prospective Page 0145

II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The strikers of our home team played outstandingly well during the last (stand) match. We scored four goals. 47. Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are still ill(equip) equipped to meet a great number of students. 48. I am afraid that you have been misinformed / uninformed about the (inform) schedule. The key speech will be on Friday, not today. 49. You’d better drive, I am too inexperienced for such traffic. (experience) 50. After hours of going from one hotel to another, we eventually found one (event) which was not fully booked. 51. He has very high expectation of his only son. (expect) 52. Please don’t be so unreasonable, I can’t do all the work by myself. (reason) 53. I am sorry about the mistakes, I misunderstood the instructions you gave (understand) me. 54. After the children had gone back to school, the house was comparatively (compare) quiet. 55. They complained about the physical and psychological maltreatment of (treat) prisoners. PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. ERROR IN A PASSAGE 18 Line Passage When we was in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in 1 2 the morning we were sitting quiet by the side of a lake when we had an unpleasant 3 surprise. We saw a duck come along with three ducklings paddling cheerfully behind 4 her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We caught a glimpse of 5 the vicious jaws of a pike-a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark-and one of the 6 ducklings was dragged below the surface. This incident do Peter furious. He vowed to 7 catch the pike. One three successive mornings we returned to the vicinity and used 8 several different kinds of bait. On the three day Peter was lucky. Using an artificial frog 9 as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was 10 determined capturing the pike and he succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed 11 it, he weighed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirty pound a record for that 12 district. Line 1 2

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57. do  made 58. three  third 59. capturing  to capture 60. pound  pounds PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. We had to contend with some difficult driving conditions in Lapland. 62. After retiring, I decided to take up gardening. 63. Each picture is associated with one incident in my life. 64. My brother hurt himself while he was showing off on his new bike. 65. Fortunately, the demonstration turned out to be quite peaceful. 66. I need to tidy up the kitchen before I start making the dinner. 67. Before you hand in your essay, go over it and try to spot any spelling mistakes. 68. Helen's mum said she'd talk it over with Helen's dad. 69. Her mum's really tall. With those long legs, she certainly takes after her mother. 70. Breaking his leg a second time put Peter’s football career in jeopardy.

to be in jeopardy: lâm vào cảnh nguy hiểm lâm nguy KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. VOLUNTEERING When Pamela Janett left university to become a primary school teacher, it was by no (71) ________ easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a volunteer teacher for a year. When she realized she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was a (72) ________taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she would be able to cope with the situation. The basic living conditions also (73) ________as something of a shock. Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her accommodation (74) ________ of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only was the space cramped, but there was no electricity, Internet or telephone access, so she felt totally cut (75) ________from the outside world. Now back home in Britain, Pamela has used her (76) ________ experience to set up a similar school for the deaf and blind which has made a huge (77) ________ to dozens of children who would (78) ________ find themselves struggling to learn. She is now concentrating her efforts on (79) ________ her school to cater for children with other learning difficulties, too. It seems as if the more people get to know her, the (80) ________ the demand is for her skills. 71. A. means B. extent C. ways D. account 72. A. rather B. quite C. little D. somewhat 73. A. appeared B. came C. proved D. arrived 74. A. combined B. consisted C. contained D. composed Page 0147

75. A. down B. away C. out D. off 76. A. worthy B. valuable C. priceless D. precious 77. A. contrast B. difference C. change D. transformation 78. A. furthermore B. nonetheless C. otherwise D. however 79. A. growing B. widening C. expanding D. stretching 80. A. greater B. larger C. steeper D. taller Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose. People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may even lose theừ sense of smell. Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears. About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a smus infection. The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance. But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional-response center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing substances. The most conunon cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer and autumn. When air borne pollen particles, as well as mold, come into contact with the victim’s membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages. To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced. Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airborne pollen can travel considerable distances. Anti-histamine can help with short but severe attacks. Over extended periods of time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy. (Resource: TOEFL test strategies by Eli Hinkel, Ph.D) 81. It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to ________. A. fodder for cattle B. a seasonal discomfort C. viral bacteria D. a lung disease 82. According to the passage, the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly________. A. abdominal B. intestinal C. respiratory D. chronic 83. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death. B. The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined, C. "The nervous system balances allergic reactions. D. People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions. 84. According to the passage, patients suffering from hay fever may also experience ________. A. hunger pains B. mood swings C. nervous blockages D. sensory perceptions 85. The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to________. A. reprieve B. reprisal C. irritation D. grief Page 0148

86. According to the passage, the irritants are transported by ________. A. wind B. food C. travelers D. air passages 87. The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to________. A. obstruction B. bleeding C. enlargement D. dryness 88. According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to________. A. avoid interactions with other patients B. avoid exposure to pollen C. mcrease their self-confidence D. take doses of prescribed medicine. 89. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies? A. pollen B. mold C. flowers D. injections 90. A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss________. A. how the nervous system alerts patients. B. how the immune system reacts to allergens. C. what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines. D. what flowers are harmless to hay fever patients. PART 2: WRITING (2.0points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. Their teacher is making them study hard.  They are being made to study hard by their teacher. 92. She had never been so unhappy before.  She was unhappier than she had ever been. 93. He forgot about the dictionary until he got home.  Not until he got home did he remember about the dictionary. 94. He failed the test because of the difficult questions.  Had the questions not been difficult, he would not have failed the test.  Had the questions been easy, he would have passed the test.  Had it not been for the difficult questions, he would not have failed the test. 95. He said to me, “Did you send her my book yesterday?”  He asked me if/whether I had sent her his book the day before/ the previous day. For questions 6–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. I didn’t know who painted this, but he was a genius. (artist)  Whoever the artist of the painting is, he was/must have been a genius. 97. Bad salary is usually the reason for the workers’ threat to the strike. (account)  The workers usually go on strike on account of bad salary. the reason for = on account of go on strike biểu tình 98. If only I had told the star how much I enjoyed meeting him. (pleasure)  I regret not telling/having told the star how much pleasure I took in meeting him. enjoy = take pleasure in thích thú với... Page 0149

99. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high. (gave)  No matter how high the salary was, the young girl gave up working. No matter how + adj/adv + S + be/V, clause stop + V_ing = give up + V_ing 100. After he had sent me the note, he left the town forever. (good)  Having sent me the note, he left the town for good. forever = for good Part 2: PARAGRAPH WRITING (1.0 pt) In 140 words, write a paragraph about the subject you consider most important. Of all the subjects that I study in school, I think that English is the most important subject. It is mainly through the English language that we gain access to the various sources of knowledge. English is a language which is spoken and understood by many people in most countries of the world. It is, in fact, the most important means of communication among the vanous countries of the wodd. Knowledge of new discoveries and inventions in one country is transmitted to other countries through English for the benefit of the world. In this way English helps to spread knowledge and progress. It is true, however, that in the modern age, the study of Science and Mathematics too should be considered very important. Science has conferred many benefits in man. But it requires little thought to realise that scientific principles cannot be understood well without a good knowledge of a language.

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4. What does Elena say about filming? A. The days tended to start and end at the same time. B. They had to work every day of the week to get the film finished. C. She filmed a similar number of scenes each day. 5. What did Elena find most challenging about making the film? A. controlling large groups of actors when filming. B. telling people what she wanted them to do. C. having so many different jobs to do herself. Part 2. You will hear some information about a special science lesson. Fill in each blank space with no more than two words or numbers. SPECIAL SCIENCE LESSON This school will speak to an astronaut working on the International Space Station! * The lesson: 7th August at 9.20 a.m. for the whole school will take place in the (6) Main Hall. all questions and answers sent and received by (7) radio. * The astronaut: name: Harry Burton length of time on Space Station: (8) six months. work Harry is doing: (9) experiments on sleep while living in space. * The Space Station: travels at (10) seventeen thousand / 17,000 miles per hour takes 90 minutes to go round the world. PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 12. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum 14. A. suffice B. product C. nuclear D. province 15. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C. nostalgia D. nominate PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car. ~ John: "_______________" ~ Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that." A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car! C. Your car is new, isn't it? D. My car is very expensive. 17. This is the communicative exchange at an electric shop. The shop assistants: "This is my last portable CD player. I'll let you have it for fifty dollars." Stevenson: "___________________?" A. Could you give me your last CD B. Could you give me a disccount Page 0151

C. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars D. Can you tell me your favourite type of music 18. Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: "__________________" A. No, the shop is closed in half an hour B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here C. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there 19. Barack: I’m terribly sorry. I just forgot to call you yesterday. Bill: ”_________________” A. Never mind B. It’s alright.We can talk about it today C. You’re welcome D. What a pity! 20. Daisy is asking the seller about what she intends to buy at the shop. Daisy: “Can I try your new camera?” Seller: “_______________.” A. Sure. But please be careful with it. B. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now. C. I’m sorry. I’m home late. D. Sure. I’d love to. PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for daily use. A. polluted B. pure C. cleaned D. deadly 22. Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year. A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people 23. The government decided to pull down the old building adter asking for the ideas from the local resident. A. renovate B. purchase C. maintain D. demolish Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. The research findings were reliable since modem technology was used to increase the precision of the sampling procedure. A. exactness B. inaccuracy C. insecurity D. flexibility 25. Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just before the check-in counter closed. A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition C. at the very last moment D. with much time to spare PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I couldn't quite _______what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 27. The bank is reported in the local newspaper _______ in broad daylight yesterday. A. to be robbed B. robbed C. to have been robbed D. having been robbed 28. ________ pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them. A. Although B. However C. Because D. On account of 29. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _______ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 30. We are going to have a trip to Hanoi Capital. We need to________ arrangements for the trip carefully. Page 0152

A. do B. make C. get D. pay 31. ________ that we had to ask a police officer for directions. A. So confusing was the map B. was so confusing the map C. The map was such confusing D. Such confusing was the map 32. By the end of this year, Chen __________ English for three years, but he will still need more training and experience before he masters the language. A. will have been studying B. has been studying C. has studied D. will be studying 33. It is necessary that a life-guard ________ the swimming pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons. A. monitored B. monitors C. monitor D. monitoring 34. George wouldn't have met Mary________ to his brother’s graduation party. A. hadn't he gone B. had he not gone C. if he has not gone D. if he should not have gone 35. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to _______ enough money for the renovation of the school buildings. A. raise B. take C. rear D. score 36. She’s just bought three new dresses, _______ her if she gains weight. A. none of them will fit B. that won’t fit C. which none of them fit D. none of which will fit 37. Thomas received a warning for speeding. He _________ so fast. A. shouldn’t have driven C. should have driven B. would have driven D. might have driven 38. _______ learning a foreign language, John is smarter than Tim although they are twins. A. On account of B. Instead of C. In terms of D. In place of 39. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso. A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy 40. I don’t remember ________ of your decision to change our vacation plan. A. to tell B. being told C. telling D. to be told 41. Not having written about the required topic, ________ a low mark. A. my presentation was given B. the teacher gives me C. the teacher gave me D. I was given 42. I’d rather you _______at my party last night. A. be B. were C. had been D. have been 43. I know it’s not a huge corporation to work for - but it’s better to be __________. A. other fish to try B. a big fish in a small pond C. a fish out of water D. plenty more fish in the sea 44. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _______ and decided to stay in Britain. A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet B. held my horses D. called it a day 45. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been ________ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later. A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) Page 0153

PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. These students voluntarily spent their summer vacation helping the (advantage) disadvantaged. (depend) 47. Globalization is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the relationships and interdependence among countries. 48. This morning I overslept and was late for school. (sleep) (admit) 49. The cost of admission to the show is quite reasonable. 50. It is inefficient to write by hand instead of using computer. (efficiency) 51. Barbara is very knowledgeable about birds. She knows a lot about them. (know) 52. He was a decidedly adventurous person. There is no question about it. (decide) 53. Travelling in big cities is becoming more and more troublesome every day. (trouble) 54. They all cheered enthusiastically as their team came out. (enthusiasm) 55. I had to look up the number in the telephone directory. (direct) PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 Do you want to plan for some kind of excited trip? Do you have a million 2 dollars? Are you very health? Are you good a traveler? Do you want to go nowhere? 3 Then you can have a trip to space. If you decide to take the trip, you will have to get 4 ready a few months before the fly. You must be in excellent physical condition. You 5 shouldn't run a lot, swim every day, and make aerobics and push-ups. You must get 6 a letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect health. Once you get on the 7 trip, you will be in a different world. You will see pictures the Earth. You may also 8 find your country and other interested places. You will be able to see the oceans, the 9 big rivers, the height mountains. You will be able to see them many times because you will orbit the Earth 16 times a day. Line Error Correction 1 00. excited  exciting  healthy 2 56. health 3 57. fly  flight 5 58. make  do 7 59. interested  interesting 8 60. height  high PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Don’t interfere in matters that do not concern you! 62. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle's will. 63. He was always very nervous about taking the exam. 64. It took her quite a long time to recover from her illness. 65. Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find solutions quickly. 66. I lost my wallet but went to the police station where someone had handed it in. 67. A lot of research in medical science has been carried out to improve human health. Page 0154

68. On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came round again. 69. Could you look through these old newspapers for articles about the environment. 70. The car's in quite good condition but you can try it out before you make any decision to buy. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. POST IN HISTORY Although it may come as a surprise (71) _____ people, postal services have existed in some parts of the world for thousands of years. There is ample evidence that a postal service existed among the Assyrians and Babylonians. In China a regular postal service (72) _____ in the seventh century BC, and over the centuries attained such a high level of efficiency that some 2,000 years after its (73) _____ it won the admiration of travelers like Marco Polo. Efficient and highly (74) _____ postal services were also established in the Persian and Roman empires. In ancient tinles, these services were mainly confined to the use of representatives of (75) _____ state; private citizens made use of slaves, merchants and the (76) _____ to send their messages and documents. In Medieval Europe, postal services were organized by emperors and by the papacy, (77) _____ private citizens continued to entrust their correspondence to various travelers. Later, around the 13th century, universities and towns came to have their own messengers. However, it was not until the 14th century (78) _____ merchants, the private citizens who had the greatest need for a speedy and regular exchange of correspondence, began to set (79) _____ regular courier services. The needs of business (80) _____ to the development of the postal service as we know it today. 71. A. to B. for C. with D. among 72. A. were established B. has established C. established D. was established 73. A. introduction B. institution C. application D. occurrence 74. A. appeared B. built C. developed D. enriched 75. A. a B. the C. some D. no article 76. A. such B. likely C. like D. same 77. A. until B. and C. when D. while 78. A. when B. which C. that D. in which 79. A. up B. out C. off D. in 80. A. resulted B. came C. brought D. led Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION (1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical purposes, London was destroyed. (5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London. Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the (10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been better laid out: broader Page 0155

streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective transportation within the city. Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development. (20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's most beautiful cities never came to pass. 81. The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is ________. A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire 82. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning B. the rough streets and alleys C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above 83. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway 84. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to ________. A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops 85. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to ________. A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law 86. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to ________. A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed 87. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London? A. Nothing - they were never finished. B. They were adopted in modified form. C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once. D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire. 88. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to________? A. the original building sites B. the townspeople C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords 89. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans? A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs. B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs. C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding. D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged. 90. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage? Page 0156

A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren" B. "The Rebuilding of London" C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill" D. "The London That Might Have Been" PART 2: WRITING (2.0points) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.1/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.  It has been suggested that the parking fees in the city (should) be raised. 92. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.  The blue dress is three times as much/ expensive as that one. 93. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it.  Should you have any complaint about the product, return it to the shop. 94. Her success went beyond her expectation.  Never had she expected she was so successful/she got so much/such success. 95. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.  The more proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond of it.

For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. I didn't realise what she would suffer in the first place. (did)  Little did she realise what she would suffer in the first place. 97. Unfortunately, she's not lucky these days. (out)  Unfortunately, she's out of luck these days. (unfortunate, unlucky = out of luck) 98. Thomas never pays much attention to what his mother says. (notice)  Thomas doesn't ever take much notice of what his mother says. 99. Having even a small quantity of drugs in your possession is illegal. (law)  It is against the law to have even a small quantity of drugs in your possession. 100. Everybody knows that the president died in a plane crash. (knowledge)  It is common/public knowledge that the president died in a plane crash. Part 2: PARAGRAPH WRITING (1.0 pt) Write a paragraph of about 150 words about this topic: “Should students be allowed to use cell phone at school?” Give specific examples and reasons to support your idea. Note: You are not allowed to include any personal information such as your name, your school’s name, your address ... in your writing. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../2019

A. LISTENING (1 pt)

5. Students cannot use the Sports Centre for part of next term because of A. building work B. national competitions C. students taking exams there Part 2. You will hear a man, talking on the radio, about a film festival. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or number. CITY FILM FESTIVAL Dates of Festival • opens on 15th (6) June for three weeks New prize-winning films • short films • documentaries • (7) cartoons Locations showing festival films • Gifford Road Cinema • Riverside Arts Centre • outdoor screenings in (8) West Park • Talk by guest speaker, Paul Greenwood • about the career of Marco Rossi who was a (9) director • followed by the film • Three Colours Tickets • in person at Sifford Road Cinema • by telephone on (10) 0735 269901 • online at www.cityfilmfest.co.uk I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each o f the following questions.

11. A. matchmaking 12. A. advice

B. face B. reconciled

C. dating C. incident

D. teenager D. decisive

Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the following questions.

13. A. supervisor 14. A. convenient 15. A. innocent

B. catastrophe B. significant B. initial

C. agriculture C. traditional C. abnormal

D. dictionary D. fashionable D. impatient

A. so B. too C. neither D. either 17. – Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “_________.” A. My happiness B. My excitement C. My delight D. My pleasure 18. – Tom: “When are we leaving for the concert?” – Kyle : “_________.” A. No problem B. Certainly C. That’s right D. Straight away 19. – Keith: “Have you got the time?” – Piere: “_________.” A. About half past ten. B. Sorry, I’m busy right now? C. Yeah, help yourself. D. Next Tuesday. 20. – Mary: “________ is your car?” – John: “Honda.” A. What kind B. How C. What trade D. What make PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. Though he’s rich, he prefers to live in a modest little house. A. attractive B. clever C. current D. humble 22. An elderly woman in a nearby farm house heard a car stop, an unusual occurrence in so remote an area. A. automatic B. distant C. savage D. mean 23. She had no idea what made him angry one minute and jovial the next. A. incredulous B. merry C. revolting D. dizzy Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. With people having fewer kids these days, the local school can easily accommodate all the children in the area. A. discourage B. reject C. lay off D. sack 25. I don't want to change jobs. I'm quite content with my present position. A. disappointed B. unsatisfied C. happy D. concerned PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. I__________ do that if I were you. A. won't B. don't C. shan't D. wouldn't 27. While studying he was financially dependent__________ his wife. A. of B. to C. from D. on 28. He often__________ about his expensive car. A. boasts B. shows C. prides D. praised 29. She isn't__________ well with the new manager. A. going on B. getting on C. keeping on D. taking on 30. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's__________ to be washing the car. A. hoped B. thought C. supposed D. expected 31. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 32. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists. A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is Page 0160

33. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 34. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 35. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off 36. Advances in special effects have brought a new _______ of life to the film industry. A. surge B. lease C. time D. flash 37. The horror film scared the small child out of her _______. A. skin B. nerves C. brain D. wits 38. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ________the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over 39. The old woman came in, ________by a young man. A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 40. No, I didn't know his number; ________, I'd have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless 41. Some people regard a sentence of Community Service as a very _______option. A. light B. soft C. simple D. comfortable 42. The computer has changed the world _______. A. irreplaceably B. irrevocably C. irredeemably D. irreparably 43. He tried to persuade his wife to go to the Antarctic for their holiday but to no _______. A. avail B. result C. benefit D. good 44. The controversy has been _______by the arrival of foreign businesses which are seen as a threat to the local economy. A. spurred B. charged C. inspired D. fuelled 45. If you don’t make a move soon, you’ll find yourself stuck in a _______and you’ll never get anywhere. A. trough B. hole C. groove D. rut II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. I felt that turning up at the wedding in jeans and a T-shirt was rather appropriacy inappropriate. 47. Dr. Smith, a famous criminologist, has just published a book about murder. crime 48. It's an illogical and dangerous policy. logic 49. It is inexplicable how any tournament player can make such a mistake. explain 50. The theoretical problem should be solved before the end of this month. theory 51. The majority of the employees have university degrees. major 52. This is one of the collections of clothes that typifies the 1930s. type 53. He is too self-reliant to want to borrow from anyone. rely 54. The bride was stylishly dressed in white. style 55. The student failed the math exam because he forgot the formula. formulaic PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each) Page 0161

There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example. Line Passage 1 An artist went to a beautifully part of a country for a holiday and stayed with 2 a farmer. Everyday he went out with his paints and his brushs and painted from 3 morning to evening, and then when it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a 4 good dinner before go to bed. At the end of his holiday he wanted to pay the farmer, 5 but the farmer said: "No, I do not want money, but give me one of your pictures. 6 What is money? In a week it will all be finished, but your painting will be still here." 7 The artist was very pleased and thanked the farmer for saying so kind of things. The 8 farmer still smiled and answered "It is not that. I have a son in London. He wants to 9 become a artist. When he comes here next month, I will show him your picture, and 10 then he will no want to become an artist any more. I think." Line Error Correction 1 00. beautifully  beautiful 2 56. brushs  brushes 4 57. go  going 7 58. so  such 8 59. a  an 9 60. no  not PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. Stop talking and concentrate on your work. 62. There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors. 63. I don't think he'll ever get over the shock of his wife's death. 64. I'm afraid a rise in salary is out of the question just now. 65. Take the number 7 bus and get off at Forest Road. 66. These old houses are going to be pulled down soon. 67. He often boasts about his expensive car. 68. I took someone else's coat from the cloakroom by mistake. 69. If you want to be healthy, you should cut down on your smoking. 70. David was angry with himself for letting the others see his true feelings. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. How men first learnt to (71) ________ words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (72) ________. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (73) ________ invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (74) ________ certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Page 0162

These sounds, (75) ________ spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (76) ________ powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (77) ________. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can (78) ________ his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (79) ________ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (80) ________ they will make our speech silly and vulgar. 71. A. invent B. create C. make D. discover 72. A. story B. secret C. mystery D. legend 73. A. whatever B. however C. somewhat D. somehow 74. A. at B. upon C. with D. to 75. A. if B. however C. whether D. though 76. A. interest B. appeal C. attract D. lure 77. A. prose B. work C. form D. style 78. A. carry B. convey C. transfer D. transmit 79. A. take B. send C. break D. move 80. A. or B. so C. although D. because Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. The Sun today is a yellow dwarf star. It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions nearits center that convert hydrogen to helium. The Sun has existed in its present state for about four billion six hundred million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth. By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest ofthe Sun’s life will be like. About five billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter. The surface temperature will fall. The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions. The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles,about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun. The Sun will then be a red giant star. Temperatures on the Earth will become too high for life to exist. Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink. After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star. The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf. After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat. Such a star is called a black dwarf. After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold. If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen over the Earth’s surface. 81. It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun ______. A. is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf B. will continue to be a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years C. has been in existence for 10 billion years D. is rapidly changing in size and brightness 82. What will probably be the first stage of change for the Sun to become a red giant? A. Its surface will become hotter and shrink Page 0163

B. It will throw off huge amounts of gases C. Its central part will grow smaller and hotter D. Its core will cool off and use less fuel 83. When the Sun becomes a red giant, whatwill the atmosphere be like on the Earth? A. It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the sun. B. It will become too hot for life to exist. C. It will be almost destroyed by nova explosions. D. It will freeze and become solid. 84. When the Sun has used up its energy as a red giant, it will ______. A. get frozen B. cease to exist C. stop to expand D. become smaller 85. Large amounts of gases may be released fromthe Sun at the end of its life as a ______. A. black dwarf B. white dwarf C. red giant D. yellow dwarf 86. As a white dwarf, the Sun will be ______. A. the same size as the planet Mercury B. around 35 million miles in diameter C. a cool and habitable planet D. thousands of times smaller than it is today 87. The Sun will become a black dwarf when ______. A. the Sun moves nearer to the Earth B. it has used up all its fuel as a white dwarf C. the core of the Sun becomes hotter D. the outer regions of the Sun expand 88. The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph 4 refers to ______. A. the planet Mercury B. the core of a black dwarf C. our own planet D. the outer surface of the Sun 89. This passage is intended to ______. A. describe the changes that the Sun will go through B. present a theory about red giant stars C. alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun D. discuss conditions on the Earth in the far future 90. The passage has probably been taken from ______. A. a scientific journal B. a news report C. a work of science fiction D. a scientific chronicle PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.  The house had its/the roof blown off by/in/during/because of the hurricane. 92. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.  Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another. 93. No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.  She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class. 94. “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star.  The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals. 95. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.  Enormous efforts to find a cure for this disease have been made by scientists  Enormous efforts / attempt have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease. Page 0164

For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. He should think about applicants’ experience when hiring new staff. (into)  He should take applicants’ experience into consideration when hiring new staff. 97. Brain was really interested in American history in his school days. (interest)  Brain had a / much interest in American history in his school days. 98. They were keen to hear the president's speech. (ears)  They were all ears to the president's speeh. 99. Do you feel that your English is getting better? (progress)  Do you think you are making progress in English? 100. It was your mistake for you to insult Mike. (should)  You should not have insulted Mike. Part 2: Write a paragraph of about 150 words about this topic:

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Họ và tên thí sinh: ......................................................................................... số báo danh: .................... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. LISTENING (1 pt) I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm) Part 1. You will hear a man, called Martin Carter, talking on the radio, about a trip he is going to make in a balloon. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. 1. When is the balloon flight most likely to begin? A. January B. August C. December 2. What is different about his new balloon? A. It is easier to land. B. It is lighter. C. It can carry more fuel. 3. What did he find difficult on his last flight? A. He couldn't eat the food. B. His radio didn’t work properly. C. He got too little sleep. 4. What will he leave behind this time? A. maps B. books C. his sleeping bag 5. What does he enjoy most on his trips? A. the views B. being alone C. the silcnce Part 2. You will hear a woman, talking on the radio, about hostels in the Easton area. Fill in each blank with no more than two words or numbers. Recommended hostels in the East on area Hostel Nova - In town centre, not far from the (6) railway station - Has a new (7) swimming pool Carney Hostel - 1 Km from town centre - Has view across the park - (8) Dinner provided at the hostel Tidbury Hostel - New hostel in village of Tidbury - In the old (9) castle on a hill - Will open on (10) 12th July PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Page 0166

Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. decide B. decisive C. decision D. reliable 12. A. changeable B. manage C. average D. singer Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 13. A. attitude B. argument C. relevant D. assistant 14. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence 15. A. mosquito B. elephant C. buffalo D. dinosaur PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges. 16. On the street: – The man: “Have you found a good place to eat yet? – The woman: “Yes, there’s a wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.” – The man: “___________?” – The woman: “Yes. And the food is good too.” A. Is it really like that B. Are the prices reasonable C. Do you like good food D. Do they often go there 17. – “I think the teacher should give us more exercise.” – “_________.” A. Yes, let’s B. Ok C. That’s rubbish D. That’s just what I was thinking 18. – “Must we do it now?” – “No, you __________.” A. won’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 19. – Harry: "_________." – Kate: "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer." A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you? C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something? 20. – Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” – Kate: “Uh, really? _______!” A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations C. You are always lucky D. Lucky as you are PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 21. He was met by a throng of journalists and photographers. A. crowd B. barrier C. group D. few 22. Some of the business practices of that chemical company make it a menace in this area. A. large employer B. major producer C. leader D. threat 23. Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth. A. abusing B. breaking C. twisting D. harming Page 0167

Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 24. We did a thorough search of the house, but we couldn't find my car keys. A. complete B. careless C. funny D. smooth 25. It is difficult to tolerate person who continually lies. A. welcome B. reject C. dismiss D. get rid of PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. 26. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She’s a completely________child. A. destroyed B. damaged C. wounded D. spoilt 27. I’d ________you didn’t practice playing the trumpet while I’m trying to study. A. rather B. prefer C. like D. better 28. ________you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city? A. Should B. Were C. Had D. Provided that 29. When the bombing started, plans were made for an immediate ________of the city. A. vacation B. departure C. exodus D. evacuation 30. In blank verse, ________of ten syllables, five of which are accented. A. consists of each line B. line consists of each C. it consists of each line D. each line consists 31. Did you see the ________envelop? A. small brown square B. small square brown C. brown small square D. square brown small 32. The police are going to take a much tougher________towards crimes like burglary. A. method B. procedure C. approach D. behavior 33. In order to cut ________, the company will no longer allow employees to claim for firstclass travel on their expenses. A. prices B. fees C. charges D. costs 34. Tony seemed remarkably devoid of ________sense and did the most ridiculous things. A. common B. ordinary C. average D. everyday 35. A young tourist has been declared ________after he got lost in the mountains last Monday. A. absent B. deserter C. missing D. vanished 36. I am in a ________as how to use this CD Rom. A. loss B. difficulty C. quandary D. mind- game 37. I hope this headache ________soon. A. goes out B. comes away C. wears off D. passes away 38. It is important to ________your qualifications to use. A. turn B. let C. get D. put 39. It cannot be denied that fireworks are a serious fire ________. A. accident B. mishap C. danger D. hazard 40. My parents always had a happily _______attitude to my staying out late in the evening. A. coldblooded B. long- suffering C. easy- going D. thick- skinned Page 0168

41. They are unlikely to find any new evidence because so much time has ________ since the crime. A. spanned B. postponed C. lapsed D. elapsed 42. Mai is a student in Ms Lan's writing class. She is asking for Ms Lan's comments on her last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. - Mai: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring." - Ms Lan: "________. I enjoyed it." A. You are welcome B. Just in case C. At all costs D. Not in the least 43. The ________against your having that kind of accident are about 500 to 1. A. possibilities B. figures C. opportunities D. odds 44. ________ the two sisters, Mary is ________. A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier 45. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ________. I am attending the evening class. A. I don't hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm) PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 46. The soldiers swore their loyalty to the king. (loyal) 47. The leaders gave an enthusiastic welcome to all the guests

(enthusiasm)

48. He loved Mona for her honesty, her modesty and her unselfishness.

(selfish)

49. She had a suspicion that Mr. Engel was not completely honest

(suspect)

50. When you can sympathize with somebody, you have partly gained (sympathy) his or her trust. 51. Moving house would be prohibitively expensive.

(prohibit)

52. The ecological consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable.

(calculate)

53. It was highly irresponsible of him to leave the children on their own in the pool.

(responsible)

54. He does a brilliant impersonation of Charles.

(person)

55. He misaddressed the envelope, so I couldn’t receive his mail.

(addresses)

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than in previous two hundred years. Penicillin has already been discovered and used to treatment infections; there have been many remark advances in medicine that have helped to increase our average life expectancy way beyond that of our ancestors. Incredible innovations so as television have changed the way we spend our leisure hours. Perhaps the most important breakthrough, however, has been the microchip. Nobody could have imagined, when it was first invented, that within a matter of years, this tiny piece of silicon and circuit would be found in almost every household object from the kettle to the video recorder. And nobody could have predicted the sudden proliferation of computers that would completely change our lives, allowing us accessing information from the other side of the world via the Internet or send massages around the world by e-mail at the touch of a button. Meanwhile, research into other aspects of information technology is doing it easier and cheaper for us to talk to friends and relations around the world.

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PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each) Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the following sentences. 61. The hotels were all full so we offered to put Carla up for the night. 62. An enquiry was set up into the use of chemicals in farming. 63. How are they going to make up for the time they wasted playing cards in the barracks? 64. They turned me down for the job. I was really disappointed not to get it. 65. As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to make up for the time you’ve lost. 66. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked it over and no wit's fine. 67. I consulted my lawyer about the matter and I shall act on his advice. 68. We have finally reached agreement about changing the contract terms with our suppliers. 69. Please note that there is no connection between our company and the distributor. 70. Everyone in this town will benefit from the new hospital. KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ Page 0170

PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage. Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (71) ________ complicated as it is serious. It is complicated (72) ________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (73) ________, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution.But the automobile (74) ________ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much (75) ________ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end (76) ________ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (77) ________ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be (78) ________ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (79) ________ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (80) ________ businesses and traffic to stop, orto cut down on certain polluting activities. 71. A. as B. more C. less D. like 72. A. so B. while C. though D. because 73. A. Specific B. For example C. Such as D. Like 74. A. takes B. affords C. carries D. provides 75. A. about B. for C. of D. with 76. A. or B. and C. as well D. then 77. A. start B. continue C. stop D. go on 78. A. carefully B. unexpectedly C. gradually D. little 79. A. way B. amount C. number D. figure 80. A. forbid B. prevent C. request D. require Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task. Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased publicawareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system. 81. The best title for the passage could be ______. Page 0171

A. A Flight for Change B. American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D. The Beginnings of Reform in American Education 82. The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed ______. A. a high level of intelligence B. a strong educational background C. a lot of money D. good grades 83. The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means ______. A. partly B. urgently C. completely D. obviously 84. The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he ______. A. does not want students to waste their time on education B. is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time C. wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D. thinks that education is not really a waste of time 85. According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because ______. A. education at the time was so cheap B. people had nothing else to do except go to school C. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time D. all citizens should be educated in a republic 86. The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means ______. A. people who work for the government B. people who really enjoy teaching C. people who try to change things for the better D. people who believe that education is wasted 87. The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means ______. A. a person who lives in a particular city B. a person who works in a particular place C. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country D. a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work 88. From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann ______. A. worked as a headmaster in a schoolin the state of Massachusetts B. raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C. funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D. managed education in the state of Massachusetts 89. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A. Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries. B. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work. C. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States. D. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer. 90. According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A. The five-month school year. B. Better teacher training. Page 0172

C. Increased pay for students. D. The matching of other districts’ policies. PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each) For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 91. The living-room hasn’t been painted for many years.  We haven’t had the living room painted for many years.  We haven’t painted the living room for many years. 92. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.  Not only did Harry break his leg, but he (also) injured his shoulder.  Not only did Harry break his leg, but he injured his shoulder aswell. 93. The course finished with a big party.  At the end of the course, there was a big party. 94. I wish I hadn’t heard that!  I’d rather you hadn’t told me that. 95. There is a rumour that you stole it.  It is rumoured/rumored that you stole it. For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 96. “I am sorry I didn’t ring you earlier,” Tom said to you. (apologized)  Tom apologized for not having rung me earlier  Tom apologized for not ringing me earlier. 97. Because he didn’t follow his father’s instruction in the first place, he is in trouble now. (been)  Had his father’s instructions been followed in the first place, he wouldn’t be in trouble now. 98. The man was unsuccessful in rescueing the victims in the flood. (vain)  The man tried in vain to rescue the victims in the flood. 99. She didn’t pay any attention to his suggestions. (notice)  She did not take much / any notice of his suggestions. 100. Because of his illness he could not work effectively. (impossible)  His illness made it impossible for him to work effectively.  His illness made him impossible to work effectively. PART 2: PARAGRAPH WRITING Write a paragraph (140 words) about the limitations of the Internet. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……

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