BO GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO TRUONG DAI HOC SU PHAM TP.HCM. o-- CONG HOA XAHOICHUNGHIA VIETNAM Doc lip nh phi kY THI TUYEN SINH VAO LOP 10 CHUYEN NAM HOC 2016 - 2017 MON: TIENG ANH Thai gia 120 phat (Diing cho hoc sinh thi vao Iép chuyén tiéng Anh) (Thisinh khong duege ste dung tai ligu —Ciin b6 coi thi khong gidi thich gi thém) A. MULTIPLE CHOICE I. PHONOLOGY (10 points) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three. 1 A. crooked B. hatred 2. A-crises B. oases 3.00 A simi B. jibe 4. A bikini B.relief 5. A-endure B. soldier C. dogged D. moped C. species D. houses C. catastrophe D. apostrophe C. mischief . C. procedure D. grandeur Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three. 6 A.peninsula B. penicillin C. impetigo D. mausoleum 7, Achypermarket. _B. arithmetic C. curriculum D, pneumonia 8 A.advertise B. expertise C. compliment D. infamous 9. A. caricaturist B. aristocratic C. tuberculosis D, parliamentarian 10. A. archipelago B. trigonometry C. explanatory D. anonymity Il. VOCABULARY, PREPOSITIONS & STRUCTURES (30 points) Make the best choice. 1. After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing, storm water. A. from B. with C.by D. for 2. What, the smoke and the noise, the party made me feel quite ill. A. about B. for C. with D. through 3. The rules are clearly stated and admit no confusion. A.to B. for Cof D. from 4, Although I'd never made a sandwich before, my first attempt turned quite well. A. over B. up C.out D. into 5. The. of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children. A. break-down B, break-in C. break-up D. break-out 6. The criminal knows the___of successful robberies. A.trash and treasure _B, part and parcel C. ins and outs D. close all 7. All our efforts to persuade her to come and stay with us were of no. A. influence B. effect C. result D. avail 8. Since the car broke down on a lonely country road, we had to try to_allift to the nearest telephone. A. flag B. signal C. thumb D. wave 9. Ifyou want a job in Italy, you're likely to have more success if you're on the_rather than vaiting letters from abroad. A. site B. spot C. dot D, country 10, It's not easy to__ your own life if you live with an inquisitive family in a small village. A.lead B. rid C.let D. lid Ho va tén thi sis 86 bao danh: Page 1 of 711. The victims of the accident are being in local hospitals. A. treated B. cured C. healed D. operated 12, Few inventors have as many useful inventions as Thomas Alva Edison, A. their credit B. had their credit C. to their credit D. to have their credit 13. I don’t have a whisky, thank you. It’s not that I don’t drink, that I don’t drink and drive, A. otherwise B. but rather C. except D.so 4, as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created. ‘A. Ranking B, To be ranked C. Being ranked D. Ranked 15, Biochemists have solved many of the mysteries about photosynthesis, the process _ plants make food, ‘A. by which B. through which C. which D. whose 16, She'd prefer to pursue her studies to look for a job. A. rather than starting —_B. to starting C. rather than start D. than to start 17, He phoned to tell me that he couldn’t come tomorrow because he to the dentist, ‘A. had gone B. went C. was going D. would go 18. ['ll go on a diet if you . A. would B, should C. shall D. will 19, Until the storm dies down, we can do is hope. A. everything B. only Call D. nothing 20. They now cost twice they did a few years ago. A. that B. which C. what D. while 21, Great Britain, which is now an island, part of the European mainland. ‘A. was once Bisa C. has been D. used to 22, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, remembered for her love poems, published her first work at the age of twelve. Ais B. who C. who is D. being 23. of the tires on the motorcycle looks any better than the other. A.No B. None C. Nothing D. Neither 24, Although he claims to be bilingual, his Spanish is, , than mine. ‘A. much better B. not better, ifnot worst C.not better, no better, if not worse 28. man has been destroyed by drink ‘A. Many a B.A great many . Very many D. The many 26. He sayshe’s___ busy to come out with us. A. too much, B.muchtoo ——C. so much D. much so 27. His mother is from Moscow, so he’s, Russian, A. slightly B. somewhat C. part D. abit 28.1amnot_____ambitious_interested in pursuing a career. ‘A. sofas to be B. too/to be C. sol to be D. as/ as to be 29. Despite his lack of experience, he get the job done without delay. ‘A. can B. could C. may D. was able to 30. He. very clumsy because this is the fifth time he has fallen down the stairs. ‘A. must be B. must have been C. could be D. could have been If]. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20 points) 1. It is an ambitious experiment to discover if humans, by living in a 'mini-Earth' under A controlled strictly conditions, can discover ways in which mankind can live in harmony with B c D the ecology of the real Earth, Page 2 of 72. Trailed two-nil from the first leg, Hereford levelled the si goals fom the penalty spt atthe nd of extra sim, 3, The Act making it possible for the properties fo be transferred from the local authorities to housing associations, jem, co-operatives, or private oe = 4, He wore a pained expression as his parents embarrass him jn front of his friends. A B c D 5, For the past decade, the Lakers dominated the sport of professional basketball, and their reign shows no signs of ending, 7 " c D 6. Bubba accepted responsibility for the broken window, admitting that in a fit of anger he had taken a baseball sa it with all of his might towards the house. a Cc D 7. Many of the poems written by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a leading poet of Latin America in the A 1600s, defends women’s abilities and their right to pursue an education. B c D 8. There are, according to literary critics, some controversy over the authorship of several of the sonnets cea credited to Shakespeare. & D 9. Since Josh and his sister both dream of becoming an astronaut when they graduate, both are majoring in astrophysics in college. ‘ ® “ 10, mes of the last few weeks has made it clear that in the upcoming election the people wilt be choosing marly between oe candidates, they will be choosing between anarchy or D civilization, 1V. READING COMPREHENSION (20 points) ‘Ata friend's house, you see this article in a lifestyle magazine. It catches your interest, so you read it Read the article carefully and answer the questions that follow. SUNGLASSES While initially a type of protective eyewear, sunglasses are today commonly viewed as an essential fashion accessory. However, as sunglasses have become such a ubiquitous statement of style, itis easy to forget their primary function. Protection for the eyes against the glare of the sun has been practiced for centuries. The Roman Emperor Nero would watch gladiator competitions in the midday sun through polished green emeralds that he held up to his eyes. The Inuit, a remote tribal people living in the snow-covered Arctic, wore Page 3 of 7flat walrus ivory eyeglasses with narrow slits in them in order to block the glare from the snow and ice during sunny conditions. And in 12" century China, lenses made out of flat panes of smoky quartz not only reduced glare from the sun, but also hid the wearer's facial expressions, making them ideal for judges when questioning witnesses, In the 18" century, James Ayscough, an English optician, began ‘experimenting with blue and green corrective lenses in spectacles as he thought that they could correct specific vision problems. His theories were incorrect, but his experiments with colored lenses did come in useful as doctors began prescribing them to medical patients who suffered from hypersensitivity to light. a Sunglasses evolved into what they are today when Sam Foster introduced them to America in 1929. He started selling his inexpensive, mass-produced Foster Grant line of sunglasses on the beaches of Atlantic City and at a Woolworth’s store on Atlantic City’s boardwalk. His sunglasses soon eaught on and by 1936, approximately 20 million pairs had been sold in the USA, despite the fact that only about 25% of American wearers needed sun protection. Around this time, two major developments in sunglass manufacture occurred. ‘The first was the application of a thin film of transparent Polaroid sheeting to the lenses used in sunglasses, which drastically reduced the amount of bright light reaching the eye. The second was the development of the, what were to become very popular, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses by Bausch and Lomb, an American company. The end of the thirties also witnessed the increased use of sunglasses by Hollywood idols. Used initially to mask their features from curious passers-by, sunglasses soon became a fashion statement that was taken up by the public at large. There are several ways in which good sunglasses protect your eyes. Most importantly, they provide protection from harmful UV rays. Exposure to these rays can result in short-term damage such as Photokeratitis, more commonly known as snow-blindness. More serious long-term results include eye-cancer and cataracts, the latter being a clouding of the eyes that impedes vision and eventually results in blindness. Good sunglasses also have polarized lenses that reduce the amount of glare and light entering the eyes. However, the lenses must not leave any part of the eye exposed; otherwise stray light can enter from the exposed areas, especially at the top and sides of the glasses. ‘The choice of sunglasses depends on a variety of other factors, apart from that of protection. Some choose sunglasses that come with glass lenses because they are resistant to scratches and last longer, while others prefer plastic lenses because they are very light and comfortable to wear, Some don’t care what they are made of and go for sunglasses that are trendy and look good, while others simply wear them to hide their expressions and emotions, or to appear mysterious and interesting. Whatever the reason for wearing them, it is certain that sunglasses will remain a priority item for consumers for many years to come, 1. What was the original purpose of sunglasses? ‘A. to express a fashion statement B. to guard against solar rays C. to improve vision D. to protect against the cold and snow 2, What can we understand about the lenses worn in 12" century China? A. They were very costly to make. B. They were worn during special celebrations. C. They were made of animal material. D. They had a dual purpose for some people. 3. What does the word ‘hem’ in the last sentence of paragraph 2 refer to? A. theories B. experiments C. colored lenses D, doctors 4, Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘caught on’ in paragraph 3? A, sold out B. increased in price C. changed D. became popular 5. What do the statistics for sunglasses in the mid-1930s suggest? A. The majority of Americans felt they needed more protection from sunlight. B. About a quarter of the American continent experiences strong sunlight. C. Most sunglasses in America were not purchased for eye protection. D. Approximately 25% of the American population bought sunglasses then. Page 4 of 76. What did Polaroid sheeting result in? A. the development of Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses B. increased protection against sunlight C. the manufacture of darker lenses D. reduced visibility 7. Which factor in the 1930s led to sunglasses becoming a fashion statement? A. their use by celebrities B. their many sales points C. their economical price D. their mass production 8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘impedes’ in paragraph 4? A. influences B. regulates C. hinders D. facilitates 9. What is NOT mentioned about good sunglasses? ‘A. They ought to block UV rays. B. They must cover the eyes sufficiently. C. They can prevent short- and long-term eye damage. D. They should be made of glass, not plastic. 10. Which of the following statements would the author agree with most? A person’s lifestyle may dictate the type of sunglasses he wears. B. Mass-produced sunglasses do not offer much protection, C. The 18" century saw rapid developments in the manufacture of sunglasses. D. Sunglasses do not contribute much to a wearer’s image. V. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (20 points) Read the following passage about the dodo and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 10. University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (1)___ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study (2)____ material from a large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kinds of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (3)__ the dodo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. ‘The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (4)___ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which (5)___a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (6), these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its (7)__ into a separate entity. The scientists can now (8) __ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a (9)_____of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius (10) ___an island, 1. Avattempt B. order C. intention D. assistance 2. A. living Buraw C. extinct D. genetic 3. A. advises B. shows C. involves D. recommends 4, A. disappeared B. killed C. vanished D.extinet 5. A. appeared B. looked C. existed D. seemed 6. A. studying B C. comparing D. combining 7. A.relatives B C. species D. independence 8 Avsurely B C. hardly D. safely 9. A.means B, C. result D. reason 10. A. discovered B. developed C. became D. transformed Page 5 of 7B. WRITTEN TEST I. WORD FORMS (20 points) Use the word given in capital at the end of each line fo fornt a word that fits in the space. DICKENS AND HIS WORLD It was with the circulation of Pickwick Papers in 1836 that young Dickens began to enjoy a truly (1) ascent into the favour of the British reading public. | 1. PRECEDENT He magnificently 2) a theory that his fame would disappear just as |2. PROVE quickly as it had come. He remained until his death 34 years later (3) |3. DENY the most popular novelist the English-speaking world had ever known. The public displayed an insatiable appetite for his works, and there was also a great diffusion of them through (4) dramatic adaptations (nearly all | 4. NUMBER completely (5)__ , the copyright laws being much weaker in those days). | 5. AUTHORITY His immense popularity was based on the widespread perception of him as a| 6. POSSESS great champion of the poor and the (6) against all forms of (7) and | 7. JUST abuse of power. In his personal life, however, he was (8) of achieving the | 8. CAPACITY level of fulfilment he enjoyed with the public, and ail his close emotional relationships with women (9)__ ended in failure. Yet, he created an| 9. VARY (10) ___range and variety of female characters who live on in our minds and | 10. ORDINARY culture unlike any others created by Victorian novelists. Tl. OPEN CLOZE TEST (30 points) Complete the passage below by writing ONE word in each gap. A recent report by a government department suggests (1) has been a significant rise in Q) number of young people without jobs. Opinions on the reason for (3) ____-vary, according to the report, but there is general agreement that the situation is (4) _____ worse by employers (5) refuse to take on staff with no experience. Many youngsters still find it impossible to get a job, (6) after undergoing training in their chosen field, (7) often results in frustration and depression. The report also points out that older staff (8) reluctant to make room for younger people, (9) they feel their security is threatened. Although the report is critical (10) _____ many employers, it (11) recognize that some are changing and recommends that (12) attempts are being made to tackle the problem, no support should be (13) ‘The report emphasizes that young people (14) be prepared to be flexible, accepting jobs they may (15)___ have originally considered appropriate. IIL. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (30 points) Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. In some questions, you have to use the given words without changing their forms in any way. Use between SEVEN and TEN words, including the word given in brackets. 1, She had been proposed to by several nice young men. (MARRY) Several _ them, 2. The success of the venture cannot be guaranteed, (SUCCEED) It 3. In the Wes, caring for the young and old was traditionally done through the extended family. (CUSTOM) Inthe West it was for by the extended family. 4, It was the telephonist’s fault that they didn’t get the message. (BLAME) The telephonist they didn’t get the message. 5, Proving that I had not been guilty of such an offence was my responsibility, It was up of such an offence. Page 6 of 76. After leaving home she walked to a spot near the motorway. (MADE) After leaving home near the motorway. 7. Lean’t believe that the Fates are going to remain at the same level this year. I find set remain at the same level this year. 8. Englishmen do not usually run half a mile every day before breakfast. (A HABIT) Englishmen every day before breakfast. spent all his life abroad. (IMPRESSION) 9. He sounds as i Fle roca et inte sete 10. Mary recommended this course of action to the writer. (ADVISED) Mary _ = IV. 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