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NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011
®Ò chÝnh thøc Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Ngày thi: 08 tháng 7 năm 2010
(Đề thi gồm: 04 trang)
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A. phonetics
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in each group (5 points).
1. A. fashionable B. disappointment C. possibility D. intermediate
2. A. earthquake B. energy C. although D. careless
3. A. discussion B. character C. assistant D. expensive
4. A. repaired B. divide C. married D. admit
5. A. forest B. singing C. burning D. concern
B. grammar – vocabulary – language functions
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (20 points).
6. I didn’t know how ________ to the stadium yesterday.
A. did she got B. she got C. was she getting D. she was getting
7. There’s a law that says you ________ throw trash on the street.
A. couldn’t B. mightn’t C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
8. The ________ north we go, the ________ we are to meet high temperatures.
A. far/ less likely C. farther/ likely
B. farther/ less likely D. farthest/ least likely
9. While I ________ TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor.
A. watch B. watched C. was watching D. am watching
10. The customer insisted ________ seeing the manager.
A. of B. on C. in D. about
11. I remember ________ me to that part of the country.
A. taking my father B. being taken C. my father takes D. my father taking
12. ________ in 1607, Jamestown in Virgina was the first settlement in the New World.
A. Founded B. It was founded C. Founding D. To be found
13. Can you help me? I need ________ information
A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
14. He ________ for the national team in 65 matches so far.
A. plays B. has played C. played D. is playing
15. Picasso was a famous artist ___________ painted some extremely interesting pictures.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
16. You will spend at least one year working abroad ________ you can find out how things operate overseas
A. because B. if C. so that D. as long as
17. Would you mind not ________ on the radio until I’ve finished with this phone call?
A. turning B. to turn C. being turned D. to be turning
18. She needed a spoon ________ this ice-cream.
A. eat B. eaten C. eating D. to eat
19. The thief stole everything in my house last night. I forgot ________ the door.
A. lock B. to lock C. locking D. locked
20. There was ________ much dust that we couldn’t see what was happening.
A. so B. such C. too D. very
21. “I’m not sure what to do this weekend. Any ideas?” - “________”
A. Why don’t we go to the concert? B. You will go to the concert, perhaps?
C. Do you go to the concert, perhaps? D. Why shouldn’t we go to the concert?

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22. “Can you iron the shirts before you go out?” – “ ________”
A. No, thanks. I can manage. B. Yes, I may.
C. Yes, I’ll do it now. D. No, not very quickly.
23. “Would you recommend that book? I heard it was pretty good”. – “________ “
A. Oh, yeah. You have to read it. B. I like love stories.
C. Well, how about seeing a cartoon? D. That’s not a bad idea.
24. “What would you do in this situation?”- “ ________”
A. Let’s ask your teacher for help.
B. I think you should ask your teacher for help.
C. I thought you would ask your teacher for help.
D. Please ask your teacher for help.
25. ________ playing professional football, he also enjoys tennis.
A. Besides B. Moreover C. Apart D. Together
II. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (10 points).
26. The (ARRIVE) of the new guest caused trouble to my aunt.
27. The invention of computers is one of the recent (ACHIEVE) in our time.
28. It was (HONEST) of him to cheat in the exam.
29. The evening was (ENJOY) spent playing cards and talking.
30. Because of the storm, the number of (HOME) people is on the increase now.
31. I’ve never had the same opinions as my father. In fact when I was younger, we were always having
(AGREE)
32. Mr. Megan is the fashion (EDIT) of the famous Composure magazine.
33. The software (ABLE) you to access the Internet in seconds.
34. The ecological balance of the area is being (THREAT) by the ruin of the rainforests.
35. The poem is too long for her to (MEMORY).
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
36. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lovely songs and
A B
rhymes are very popular.
C D
37. In Viet Nam, we do not expect the gifts be opened until the guests have left.
A B C D
38. Her children are used to picking up after school everyday . They don’t have to walk home.
A B C D
39. Tom has not completed the assignment given by the teacher yet, and Maria hasn’t neither.
A B C D
40. Thousand of people were killed in the tsunami occurring in the Philippines in 2005.
A B C D
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points).
Environmental pollution is a term that (41) ________ to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (42) ________ the water with chemicals and other
substances, and damages the soil with (43) ________ many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his
surroundings in various other ways.(44) ________, people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on
the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with (45) ________ noise.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems (46) ________ mankind today. Air, water,
and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (47)
________ death. Polluted water kills fish and other (48) ________ life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of
land that is (49) ________ for growing food. Environmental pollution also (50)________ ugliness to man’s
naturally beautiful world.
41. A. refers B. attends C. directs D. aims
42. A. puts B. pours C. poisons D. surrounds
43. A. extreme B. too C. such D. all
44. A. Besides B. As instance C. Therefore D. For example
45. A. embarrassing B. disturbing C. confusing D. dismissing

46. A. facing B. fighting C. hitting D. beating

47. A. therefore B. consequently C. even D. including

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 48. A. water B. marine C. hydro D. coastal
49. A. able B. capable C. probable D. available
50. A. takes B. brings C. makes D. gives
II. Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points)
The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to (51)________ in. Many people think so,
and go to the country for summer holidays though they cannot live (52) ________ all the year round. Some
have cottage (53)________ in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the (54)________ .
English villages are not all alike, (55)________ in some ways they are not very different from one another.
(56) ________ every village has a church, the round and square tower of which can be seen for many miles
around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, (57) ________ people are buried.
The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round (58)________.
Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have water brought through pipes into each (59)
________. Most villages are so (60) ________ to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they
can’t find in the village shops.
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points)
The Warren Toy Museum
This museum is in the center of the town, a few meters from the cathedral, and near the market. It
contains dolls, dolls’ houses, books, games and pastimes, mechanical and constructional toys. In this
collection there are toys made by all sorts of toy manufacturers from most important to the smallest, including
the most ordinary toys and the most precious. There are also records of children’s pastimes over the last
hundred and fifty years. Most major manufacturing countries of Europe had toy industries in the last century.
French and German factories produced millions of toys each year. Many collectors of toys think that the
second half of the 19th century was the best period for toy production and the museum has many examples of
toys from this period which are still in perfect condition. There is now a growing interest in the toys of the
1920s and 1930s and as a result of this, the museum has begun to build up a collection from these years.
Visitors to the museum will find that someone is always available to answer questions. We hope you will visit
us. Hours of opening:10.00 -17.30 every day (except December 25 and 26).
61. This writing is from
A. an advertisement B. a school history book C. a story book D. a textbook
62. What is the writer trying to do?
A. to give advice B. to give warnings C. to give opinions D. to give information
63. The museum has so many toys from the late 19th century because
A. It is located in the middle of town.
B. There is a large selection of all kinds of toys.
C. many consider this period the best for manufactured toys.
D. visitors are interested in toys from that time.
64. What period of toy manufacturing is receiving increased attention?
A. the 20th century B. everyday except in December
C. French and German D. the 1920’s and 1930’s
65. The museum opens
A. every day B. every day except two days at the end of the year
C. on weekdays D. at weekends
D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it (10 points).
66. You don’t have to have any previous experience to apply for the job.
- It is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
67. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished.
- Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
68. Her new career as an interpreter began three years ago.
- She………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
69. Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking.
- I’d rather……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
70. My cousin is too weak to carry this case.
- My cousin is not .........................................................................................................................................
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to complete the sentences of the letter (10 points).
Dear Helen,

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 71. How/ things/ you/ these days?
72. I/ write/ invite/ you/ accompany me/ trip/ Hawaii.
73. As/ know/ I / book/ two- week/ package tour/ my brother/ myself.
74. Since then/ I/ dreaming/exotic scenes/ Hawaii.
75. Unfortunately/ brother/ inform/ yesterday/ couldn’t go/ me.
76. This/ disappoint/me/ because/ half/ pleasure/ traveling/ sharing/ experience/ someone/ close/ you.
77. I/ would/ more than happy/ if we/ go/ travel/ together.
78. I/ remember/ you/ once/ show/ interest/ trip.
79. If/ you/ still/ interested/ let/ know/ soon/ possible.
80. I/ looking forward/ reply.
Best wishes.
James
III. You have a pen-pal who lives in the capital city and who wants to know about your place of living.
Write a letter to tell him about it. (10 points)
The following questions may help you:
- Where do you live?
- How far is it from the city?
- How can your friend get to your place?
- What are the people like?
- What are the attractions in your place?
………………………………..

Begin and end your letter as follows:

May 29th, 2010
Dear Nam,
………………………………………
………………………………………
………………………………………
………………………………………
Love,
Tuan

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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN

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 NGUYỄN TRÃI - NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011

A. Phonetics
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in each group. (5 points )
1 point for each correct answer
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D
B. Grammar – vocabulary – language functions
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (20 points).
1 point for each correct answer
6. B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. A. 24. B 25. A
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
26. arrival 27. achievements 28. dishonest 29. enjoyably 30. homeless
31. disagreement(s) 32. editor 33. enables 34. threatened 35.
memorize/se
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
1 point for each correct answer
36. C 37. B 38. B 39. D 40. A
C. Reading
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. B
II. Read the passage and in each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
51. live 52. there 53. built 54. time 55. but
56. Almost 57. where 58. it 59. house 60. close
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D (10 points)
2 points for each correct answer
61. A 62. D 63. C 64. D 65. B
D. Writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it (10 points).
2 points for each correct answer
66. It’s not necessary (for you) to have any previous experience to apply for the job.
unnecessary
67. Because of his bad behavior, he must be punished.
behaving badly,
68. She has been an interpreter for 3 years.
worked as
began to work/ working as an interpreter three years ago.
69. I’d rather (that) you didn’t interrupt me when I’m talking.
70. My cousin is not strong enough to carry this case
II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a letter (10 points )
71. How are things with you these days? (1.0 p )

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72. I am writing to invite you (0.5 p) to accompany me on a trip to Hawaii. (0.5 p)
73. As you know, I have booked (0.5 p) a two- week package tour for my brother and myself. ( 0.5 p)
74. Since then, I have been dreaming of the exotic scenes in Hawaii. ( 1.0 p)
75. Unfortunately, my brother informed me yesterday (0.5 p) that he couldn’t go with me. ( 0.5 p)
76. This disappointed me, because half the pleasure of traveling (0.5 p) is sharing new experience with
someone close to you. ( 0.5 p)
77. I would be more than happy if we could go traveling together. (1.0p)
78.I remember that you once showed (an) interest in this trip. (1.0p)
79. If you are still interested, (0.5 p) (do) let me know as soon as possible. ( 0.5 p)
80. I’m looking forward to your reply. (1.0p)
Best wishes,
James
III. You have a pen-pal who lives in the capital city and who wants to know about your place of living.
Write a letter to tell him about it. (10 points)
* Form : ( 1 point )
- Correct form of an informal letter
* Task fulfillment: ( 4.0 points )
- Complete the task with all relevant information
- Well- organized
* Language :
- accurate grammar ( 2.5 points )
- appropriate vocabulary ( 1.5 points )
- correct spelling and punctuation (1.0 point)

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