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ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN ANH +HSG SỐ 1

Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION 1 LISTENING
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each of the
following questions.
1. Sam describes mountain climbing as _________________.
A. dangerous if people have the wrong attitude.
B. completely safe if people are prepared.
C. a sport with an exciting reputation.
2. For Sam, the attraction of climbing is ______________
A. primarily the excitement.
B. a matter of sensations.
C. hard to describe.
3. Sam thinks that we all have a moment in childhood ______________.
A. when we know what our ambition is.
B. when we realize we can't do everything we want.
C. when we make plans about our future.
4. What was the attitude of Sam's parents when he took up the sport?
A. They were very anxious.
B. They didn't want to discourage him.
C. They gave him every support.
5. Sam explains that feeling confident _____________.
A. is the result of doing many times with his friend.
B. is natural after some time.
C. can provoke people to make mistakes.

Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the table below. Write one word or a number for
each answer.

DRIVING SCHOOL
Example Answer

Looking for driving lessons

weekends
given during the:

Address: (6) 67………………………… Road

the city center

Drive:
(7) ………………………… above the city

Teacher’s name: Allen (8)…………………………

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Popular type of car on roads: (9)…………………………

Best time to take lessons: practice during the (10) …………………………

Safety driving depends on: good (11) …………………………

Obtain: a driving (12) …………………………

Final test fee: $ (13) …………………………

approximately (14)…………………………
Duration of test:
minutes

More advice: keep a driving (15)…………………………

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. Why is there ____________ traffic on the streets in August than in September?
A. fewer B. less C. little D. few
17. By driving too fast, Jack ______________ having an accident.
A. threatened B. endangered C. encouraged D. risked
18. Since he lost his job, Sam cannot afford many of the products that he _____________regularly.
A. was used to buying them B. had used to buying
C. used to buy D. was used to buy
19. In the early 1960s, ______________ successful.
A. only rarely were transplants B. transplants were rarely only
C. transplants rarely only were D. were transplants rarely only
20. Have you been feeling ______________ the weather lately?
A. below B. over C. beside D. under
21. 'Help me! I'm too anxious! I have _________ in my stomach. This exam is too difficult for me!'
A. butterflies B. bees C. flies D. mosquitoes
22. He didn’t know the song’s _____, but he tried to sing along anyway.
A. lyrics B. echo C. repetition D. paraphrase
23. The laws of this country apply to everyone, _______ you are rich or poor.
A. either B. whether C. both D. including
24. I can't get used to how bald Scott's become. He used to have such______________ hair.
A. thick lovely black curly B. lovely thick curly black
C. black curly lovely thick D. curly thick lovely black
25. My friend and I spoke in whispers so as not to wake the________________ child.
A. sleepy B. asleep C. sleepily D. sleeping
26. I’m trying to call the theater to find out when the movie starts, but I _________ any luck so far.
A. should not have B. had not had C. can not have D. have not had
27. When he heard that, he got very angry: he was ___________in the face.
A. blue B. red C. violet D. black
28. Doctors recommend _______ vegetables every day.

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A. that eating B. that to eat C. eating D. to eat

29. Mrs. Chunk doesn’t enjoy driving, and ______________ .
A. either does she B. she does too C. I do too D. neither do I
30. _______________ he seems today, the old man was once a dangerous criminal.
A. Peaceful B. No matter peaceful
C. Peaceful though D. Despite peaceful
31. We were impressed by the traditional architecture of Japan, __________ is in this picture.
A. it B. examples of which
C. that D. an example of which
32. People respect Dr. Play. They __________ him because of his great knowledge.
A. look up to B. look down on C. look out for D. look on with
33. Don’t blame other people _________ your own mistakes.
A. on B. at C. for D. in
34. His parents died when he was young, so he was _____________ by his aunt.
A. brought out B. grown up C. brought up D. grown on
35. I wanted to go there by plane but I hadn’t enough money to pay for the ___________ .
A. journey B. travel C. voyage D. cruise

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. Laughter beats stress, boosts _______________ and improves your ability to learn and memorise
fast, say scientists. (immune)
37. A detox diet purifies your body, ____________ your mind and works wonders for your skin. (sharp)
38. Over the last ten years, there’s been a ______________ in the number of children being born in this
country. (reduce)
39. I’ve just bought a new ______________ book. It’s got some great recipes in it. (cook)
40. Todd is really ________________. He loves painting, playing music and writing poetry. (art)
41. Our art teacher gives us a lot of ___________________ to paint what we want to. (free)
42. Would it be safer if all houses had windows made out of _____________ glass? (break)
43. Has the _______________ of your credit card caused you embarrassment? (refuse)
44. I would like to give a _______________ in front of hundreds people.(speak)
45. We wish you both health and _______________. (long)

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.

46. Dave has fallen off with Jason and they’re not talking to each other at the moment.
47. Don’t take so many pills, they won’t make you any good.
48. He did a Master’s degree with a view to apply for a managerial post when he finished.
49. I can’t agree with you on this subject, whatever hard you may try to convince me.
50. The exercise was too difficult for the students to finish it.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)

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Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

51. His openness and sincerity are the key ______________ his political success.
52. Julie has been married ________________Bill for nearly ten years.
53. He is jealous _________________ his younger brother's success.
54. Gary prides himself ________________ his honesty.
55. Poor working conditions are believed to have caused a decrease ____________ production.

SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)

Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Igor Korsikov is credited with inventing the helicopter in the 1930s. Early attempts at helicopter design
can be (56) ___________ back to the days of Leonardo da Vinci in 1486, (57) ____________ some people
attribute the idea to a Chinese Flying Top designed by Ko Hung around 320 AD. Da Vinci’s notes and
drawings (58) ___________ his belief that a large spiral screw (59) ___________ literally pull his flying
machine into the air as it turned. Although in (60) ___________ his design worked, it would not have
functioned if built on a full-sized scale. Ultimately, however, da Vinci’s perception that vertical flight was
possible was not only correct but also (61) ___________ of its time. Between the mid 1700s until the
early 1900s, many designs and proposals for helicopters were put forward. The majority, however, never
progressed (62) ___________ the initial stages of design, (63) ___________ at the time, there was no
engine powerful enough to lift a full-sized machine. A breakthrough came at the end of the nineteenth
century, when the internal combustion engine was (64) ___________ . This made it possible for scientists
to develop full-sized helicopters with sufficient power to fly. Following the appearance of the combustion
engine, helicopter design improved by (65) ___________ and bounds. Today, modern helicopters still
follow the basic models built in the 1930s and 1940s.

56. A. related B. traced C. explained D. drawn

57. A. and B. so C. when D. although
58. A. insist B. deny C. reveal D. allow
59. A. did B. had C. would D. to
60. A. theory B. case C. practice D. fact
61. A. behind B. out C. popular D. ahead
62. A. at B. over C. beyond D. on
63. A. because B. although C. work D. plan
64. A. invented B. inspired C. discontinued D. discovered
65. A. jumps B. leaps C. outs D. bounds

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
In many of the temperate, mountainous regions of the world, winter sports are a significant part of
both the economy and the culture. Ski resorts are found on all continents except Antarctica, and sufficient
amounts of snow are needed for their operation. When the weather doesn’t cooperate, artificial snow is
created. The large-scale implementation of snowmaking began in the 1970s in the French Alps. It gained
popularity in North America after the disastrous 1977 ski season, when a drought kept many resorts

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closed for the entire winter. With the advent of snowmaking, the slopes started opening earlier and closing
later in the season. During the ski season, snow levels can be maintained, even without regular snowfall.
The creation of usable artificial snow requires certain conditions. Temperatures should ideally be
between -5˚C and -10˚C, with relative humidity less than 40 percent. Large machines called “snow guns'
shoot water and compressed air into the atmosphere. The water droplets freeze as they fall. In many cases,
additives of bacterial protein are used to accelerate freezing, in spite of concerns about how these bacteria
may disrupt ecosystems. Because it is formed from water droplets, artificial snow is inherently different
from naturally occurring snow. Instead of water droplets, natural snow comprises thin flakes made up of
tiny points in a symmetric design. The structure of natural snow creates a texture with a desirable level of
friction, but artificial snow lacks this complex crystalline structure. Additionally, machine-made snow is
often wetter than real snow, which is relatively dry.
As it lacks the texture of actual snow, artificial snow is not uniformly popular with winter sports
enthusiasts, in spite of its widespread use. It causes concern amongst environmentalists as well. The
energy required to create snow is considerable, and a huge amount of water is needed for snowmaking.
Much of this water is being diverted from rivers and streams-in areas that are already prone to water
shortages. But the winter sports industry has experienced expansion and consolidation that brings with it
an increased drive for profit. This, coupled with the burgeoning effects of increasing average temperatures
in many areas, makes it unlikely that the popularity of snowmaking will begin to wane any time soon.

66. What is the passage mainly about?

A. the increased popularity of skiing B. the history of snowmaking
C. the differences between types of snow D. the creation of snow for winter sports
67. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that with the advent of snowmaking, ___________.
A. All ski resorts closed in 1977.
B. The ski season is shorter.
C. There was a drought in North America after 1977.
D. The ski season is longer .
68. The word “disastrous” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. very bad B. very good C. very useful D. very helpful
69. According to the passage, all of the following statements are true about artificial snow
EXCEPT________________.
A. the humidity for usable artificial snow is below 40 percent.
B. it is formed from water droplets.
C. it is relatively drier than real snow
D. it can’t be found in Antarctica
70. According to the passage, why did snowmaking become widespread?
A. It provides economic benefits to ski resorts.
B. It makes it possible to ski almost anywhere.
C. It is popular with environmentalists.
D. It produces a better texture than real snow.
71. Why are bacteria added to the water that is used to make snow?
A. to increase the friction of the snow
B. to maintain the proper humidity level

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C. to create a crystalline structure

D. to cause the water to freeze quickly
72. The phrase “made up of” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. consisted of B. divided into C. mixed with D. separated with
73. According to the passage, why might a skier prefer real snow?
A. It provides a better surface for skiing.
B. Resorts that use only real snow charge less.
C. Bacteria in artificial snow make some skiers sick.
D. The best resorts use only real snow.
74. What does the author think about the prospects for snowmaking?
A. It will probably cease to be commonly used.
B. Its use will probably stabilize.
C. Its use will face increasing opposition.
D. It will probably remain widespread.
75. The word “ it” in the third paragraph refers to _____________.
A. actual snow B. artificial snow C. widespread use D. winter sport

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).

Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Although the term “greenhouse effect” makes one think of global warming and environmental
problems, without it, the Earth would be too cold to support life. How does the greenhouse effect (76)
_______________ our planet warm? As sunlight (77) _____________ the Earth’s surface, some of it is
(78) ______________ back, and some of it is trapped by our atmosphere. This absorbed energy warms
the planet. A real greenhouse works on a (79) ________________ principle. A greenhouse is a building
for plants, and (80) _______________ glass walls and a glass ceiling. The glass surfaces allow the sun’s
energy to enter and (81) ______________function to keep the captured heat from rising and escaping. To
understand how the natural greenhouse effect can (82) _________________ a planet’s climate, consider
two other planets, Venus and Mars. The air on Venus is very thick and traps a great deal of heat. The
resulting surface temperature (83) ______________ around 900 degrees Fahrenheit, (84)
_________________ is too hot for life to survive. On the other hand, the air on Mars is very thin and
cannot retain heat energy very well. (85)_______________, the planet has an average temperature of
about -80 degrees Fahrenheit, which is too cold to support life. Earth seems to have the perfect mixture
of proper atmosphere and greenhouse effect that are just right for life.

SECTION IV. WRITING (4 POINTS)

Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. The only thing I did at the weekend was housework.
🖎 I did nothing apart _____________________________________________________.
87. Is it likely that this invention will become popular with the public?
🖎 Is this invention likely to catch ____________________________________________.
88. It wasn’t a good idea for you to delete that file.

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🖎 You shouldn’t ___________________________________________________________.

89. Who wrote Kieu’s Story?
🖎 By whom ______________________________________________________________?
90. There were such a lot of customers that I didn’t get a break all day.
🖎 There were so __________________________________________________________.
91. I have never done a job more difficult than this.
🖎 This is ________________________________________________________________.
92. I’m sure that he buried something in the garden.
🖎 He ___________________________________________________________________.
93. The weather is too cold for the children to have a picnic in the park.
🖎 Were the weather warm ___________________________________________________.
94. Carol doesn’t have a car. She also doesn’t have a motorbike.
🖎 Carol has _______________________________________________________________.
95. “ I’m sorry I told everyone your secret, Tom” my sister said.
🖎 My sister apologized ______________________________________________________.

Part 2: Questions 90 – 93. (2 point - 0.4/ each)

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.
96. Please play your electric guitar more quietly. (down)
🖎 ________________________________________________________________________.
97. When was the last time you heard from Nigel? (contact)
🖎_________________________________________________________________________?
98. When we started our journey toward the mountains, the sun was shining. (off)
🖎_________________________________________________________________________.
99. It can be very worrying when you owe money to the bank. (debt)
🖎_________________________________________________________________________.
100. They’ll find out that you’ve lied to them about your age. (away)
🖎 _________________________________________________________________________.
101. The manager wanted to know what was happening in the other office. (on)
🖎__________________________________________________________________________.
102. There was nowhere for people to park. (lack)
🖎__________________________________________________________________________.
103. I think we should build a new theater in town. (favour)
🖎__________________________________________________________________________.
104. It was Mary who came up with the idea for the design. (brains)
🖎__________________________________________________________________________.
105. My boss doesn’t mind what time I start or finish work. (difference)
🖎__________________________________________________________________________.

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Part 3: Write a passage (about 180 words) to answer the following question:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
“Watching video clips on YouTube is a waste of time for children”.
Write a passage of about 180 words to express your opinion, using specific details and examples to support
your answer.

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