SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC

THỪA THIÊN HUẾ Khoá ngày 24.6.2011

Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

Điểm Họ tên & chữ ký giám khảo 1 Mã phách

Họ tên & chữ ký giám khảo 2

I. PRONUNCIATION (10 points)

Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others. (5 points)
1. A. double B. blouse C. ground D. ounce
2. A. service B. decision C. scientist D. bride
3. A. dosage B. massage C. carriage D. voyage
4. A. good B. mood C. noon D. pool
5. A. advance B. access C. appliance D. acquaintance
Part 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (5 points)
1. A. vacancy      B. calculate      C. delicious      D. furniture
2. A. collection B. occasion C. government D. religion
3. A. explain B. reverse C. divide D. travel
4. A. atmosphere B. employment C. insurance D. interpreter
5. A. construction B. description C. television D. temptation

II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1: Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences:
(10 points)
1. She burst into ________ when she opened the letter.
A. crying B. sadness C. misery D. tears
2. I felt extremely ________ when I couldn’t remember my neighbour’s name.
A. embarrassed B. embarrassment C. embarrassing D. embarrass
3. There is always ________ traffic in the city centre in the rush-hour.
A. full B. heavy C. strong D. big
4. My dad was ________ with me when I told him I had lost the camera he bought me
A. scared B. guilty C. worried D. furious
5. I’ve ________ down on salt and fat in my diet because they’re not good for me.
A. cut B. put C. got D. gone
6. We had a perfect view from the aeroplane because the sky was ________
A. dull B. sullen C. dark D. clear
7. The path was very ________ because of the wet weather.
A. stony B. muddy C. sandy D. dusty

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8. When a tropical storm ________ 120 kilometers per hour, it can damage a lot of things.
A. reaches B. comes C. arrives D. runs
9. We listened _________ while the examiner gave us the directions.
A. attention B. attentively C. attentive D. attentiveness
10. Can you give me the _______ for tomato soup?
A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method

Part 2: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the
space in the same line. (10 points)
Jealousy is a confusing emotion and it can make people behave
in totally (1) ...................................................... ways. It can of course have a 1. EXPECT
wide (2) ...................................................... of causes and some people feel jealous 2. VARY
more easily than others.
It could be that you are (3) ...................................................... that your team didn’t win 3. DISAPPOINT
the (4) ...................................................... and you can’t bear to watch the other team 4. CHAMPION
receive the cup. The acceptable response is to offer them your
(5) ...................................................... and not to show your jealous feelings. 5. CONGRATULATE
Jealousy may also have its origins in other more (6) ...................................................... 6. PERSON
circumstances such as a friend getting a job you wanted yourself.
You should not show your (7) ...................................................... as this can make you 7. ANNOY
look (8) ...................................................... small-minded. If you do express your view, it 8. REAL
will be (9) ...................................................... for the other person, who can’t do 9. EMBARRASS
anything about their success, and you may even lose a friend unless you
(10) ...................................................... immediately. 10. APOLOGY

Part 3: Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Make any other necessary
changes. (10 points)

let turn break get give come take set go (x2)

1. Is Peter at the party? No, but I’m sure he …………...........…….up soon.

2. My father still hasn’t really ………..........……. over the death of my mother.
3. It’s not easy to ……............ up smoking. I’ve tried to do it lots of times without being successful.
4. You can rely on her. She won’t …….............………..you down.
5. Don’t eat that sausage. I think it’s ................................off.
6. I’m sorry I’m late, but my car ……….........… down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi.
7. When they were cleaning out the attic, they ……................…… across their grandmother’s old
school books.
8. After she had finished loading the car, she ……................…….. off on her holiday.
9. Sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt you. Please …….............…….. on and finish what you are saying.
10. What a lovely baby! He certainly ………............……..after his father, doesn’t he?

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Part 4: Fill the gap in each of these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
(10 points)
1. On their next anniversary, Doris and Fred (be)..........................................married for twenty
years.
2. He always talks as though he (address)....................................... a public meeting.
3. I’m sure the letter won’t arrived on time unless it (send)....................................... by air.
4. The news about the storm (already broadcast)........................................................on radio
several times so far.
5. I don’t really like my maths teacher because he (always pick).......................................... on me.
6. He thanked me for what I (do) ................................. for him.
7. She is accustomed to (train) .................................... for long hours.
8. By the time I arrived, the football match (already start)........................................... .
9. I’d rather you (not tell) .....................................her the truth.
10. She (sleep).......................................... for 10 hours! You must wake her up.
III. READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)
Part 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space (10 points)

The Benefits of Physical Activity

The pace of modern life is very fast, and most people have busy and demanding lives. So
eating a balanced diet and doing physical activity can (1) ______________ a big difference to
overall health. Regular physical activity is good (2)______________ your whole body, from your
brain to your bones. Yet many people do not get (3) ______________ exercise. The good news is
that (4) ______________ is easier than you may think to fit physical activity (5)______________
your day because you can do it at (6) ______________ time and almost anywhere. No matter (7)
______________ your age and stage of life there are plenty of ways to take exercise.

Your feet were made for walking, so use them (8) ______________ you get the chance.
Walk around town. Ignore lifts and escalators and build up your leg muscles by climbing stairs.
Next, get out and play. Kicking a ball is fun and it is also a great way to spend time together (9)
______________ a family. Finally, try doing two things at once! While you talk on the phone or
watch television, stretch, lift weights or (10) ______________ household chores.

Part 2: Read the passage and choose the correct answers: (5 points)
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. These people say that
because of the Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings,
formal classes, or teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a
world without schools. In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools
better not to eliminate them. We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries,
museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations.
Corporations ought to create learning programs for schools in their area of expertise.
Independent experts could give talks on video or over the Internet TV networks and local stations
could develop programming about things students are actually studying in schools. Laboratories
could set up websites to demonstrate new technology so students could view it on the Internet.

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 Is this just a dream? No. Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen.
Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them. Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can
take place at home, at school, and in the office. Businesses provide programs for the schools and
the community. The schools provide computer labs for people at home. Because everyone has
Internet access, older people participate as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant
libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones.
How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very
exciting to think about. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and
we will all learn something in the process.
1. It can be inferred from passage that
A. schools are not necessary. B. schools are till necessary.
C. new technology will replace schools. D. A and C
2. According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools except
A. corporations should get involved.
B. everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones.
C. new technology will replace teachers completely.
D. new technology will change the way we learn.
3. The future schools should be
A. linked to all the capital cities the world over.
B. linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories and even corporations.
C. for all young international people.
D. for old people only.
4. Which of the following statements is true about Blacksburg?
A. It's the biggest library.
B. It's the school with new technology.
C. It's the city where there are no teachers.
D. It's a city in Virginia where learning can take place at home, at school and in offices.
5. How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future?
A. Pessimistic. B. Positive C. Depressed D. Indifferent

Part 3: Read the following passage and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) best fits each
space. (10 points)
NEW YORK CITY
New York city has grown into the second largest city in North America. It is now a major
business, cultural and shopping centre (1)_____________ millions of visitors each year. Most
tourists stay in the (2)_____________ of the city, in Manhattan. It is easy to see the sights of
Manhattan on foot or you can take a tourbus. There are cycle (3)_____________ in the city if you
want to hire a bicycle but you need to be brave! The subway is the quickest means of public
transport but you will want to avoid the (4)_____________ hour. And, of course, there are the
famous yellow taxis. There are few taxis (5)_____________ - just wave your arm at a taxi with its
light on. You will certainly want to visit Central Park, a huge open (6)_____________ which is ideal
for relaxing on a hot summer day. The city is rich in restaurants but remember that smoking is
(7)_____________ . One of the many boat trips goes to Ellis Island where you may want to stop for
a (8)_____________ to read about the history of immigration. The main residential areas are in the
(9)_____________ of the city where, as in all large cities, some districts are quite run down. Many
tourists visit Queens which is the location of some interesting art galleries and Brooklyn for cafés,
shops and (10)_____________ nightlife.

1. A. appealing B. advancing C. arriving D. attracting

2. A. heart B. interior C. focus D. eye
3. A. roads B. streets C. lanes D. ways
4. A. busy B. rush C. crowded D. hurry

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5. A. ranks B. stalls C. kiosks D. stations
6. A. surface B. region C. space D. estate
7. A. banned B. excluded C. refused D. dismissed
8. A. period B. while C. length D. piece
9. A. outdoors B. outskirts C. outsides D. outlines
10. A. alive B. lifelike C. live D. lively

IV. WRITING (25 points)

Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5 points)

1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

He hates ____________________________________________________________ .
2. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.
Everything___________________________________________________________ .
3. Despite her injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match.
Athough ____________________________________________________________ .
4. Most student can work very hard when they feel like it.
Most students are capable______________________________________________ .
5. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
A lot of effort ________________________________________________________ .
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each numbered line. Some of the lines are
correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the line is correct, put a
(√) by the number. If the line has a word which should not be there, write that word
by the number.(10 points)

A HOLIDAY DISAPPOINTMENT

Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to 0. √

the hotel. We were all being completely exhausted after 00. being
our long journey and looking forward to have a shower 1...................................
and a rest. However, we found that our room was not
ready, which was very much annoying, although the 2...................................
manager was extremely apologetic. While we were waiting, we asked
about the excursions to places of an interest which we had 3...................................
read about in the brochure. Imagine how we felt when
we were told they had all been cancelled away! Apparently, 4...................................
the person responsible for organising them had left
suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a 5...................................
notice that pinned to the door of the restaurant, saying 6...................................
it was been closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that 7...................................
the swimming pool was empty. When we eventually got
to our room we were horrified to so find that it was at the 8...................................
back of the hotel, and we had a view out of a car park, 9...................................
which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to 10.................................
wonder whether or not to stay.

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Part 3: Within 250 words, write a composition on ONE of the following topics: (10 points)

Topic 1: It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you
agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Topic 2: What career would you like to choose after leaving school?

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