SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN LAM SƠN

THANH HÓA Năm học 2021-2022

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
(Đề thi gồm có 08 trang, 05 phần) (Đề dùng cho thí sinh thi chuyên Anh)
Ngày thi: 05 tháng 6 năm 2021
Thời gian: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)

PART A: LISTENING (15 points)

● There are 3 small parts. Each part will be played twice.
Question 1-5
You are going to hear a woman calling an accommodation agency about an apartment she wants
to rent. Listen and complete the form. Write no more than TWO WORDS and/or A NUMBER for
each answer.
GOOD MOVES ACCOMMODATION AGENCY

Call taken by: Ben

Name: 1. __________
Telephone: 2. __________
Heard about us from: family member
Type of accommodation preferred: 3. __________
Number of people: 4. __________
Preferred location: wants to be close to town center
Price: maximum £350 per person including 5. __________

Question 6-10
You will hear a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job. Choose the
correct letter A, B, C or D and write it on your answer sheet.
6. Where is Angela working at the moment?
A. Britain B. The USA C. Asia D. New York
7. Angela likes her job because she
A. loves being in dangerous situation B. never knows where she'll go next
C. enjoys watching important events happen D. wants to establish her own business
8. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?
A. pictures B. carpets C. scarfs D. furniture
9. What time does Angela's working day begin?
A. 6.30 a.m B. 8.30 a.m C. 9.30 a.m D. 10 a.m
10. What does Angela do to relax?
A. She cooks a meal. B. She does the shopping.
C. She goes sailing. D. She reads a book
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Question 11-15
You will hear a classroom conversation about sports, Decide if the following sentences are true
(T) or false (F). Write T or F on your answer sheet.
11. The discussion is about the advantages of doing sports. T/F
12. Physical activities increase your blood pressure T/F
13. Sport is good for your brain when it helps to discharge some chemicals there. T/F
14. Euphoria is the chemical that helps us have more fun during sports activities. T/F
15. According to the teacher, individual sports offer fewer merits than team ones. T/F

PART B: PHONETICS (5 points)

Question 16 - 18
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the
same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
16. A. inboxes B. defences C. rewrites D. publishes
17. A. genuine B. language C. damage D. suggest
18. A. describe B. generous C. regular D. celebrate

Question 19-20
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line and
write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
19. A. interest B. history C. September D. cultural
20. A. volunteer B. kangaroo C. afternoon D. committee

PART C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (30 points)

Question 21 - 27
Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
21. This is the first time I (eat) _____ in such a high-end restaurant
22. When he came home last night, his children (watch) _____ cartoon on TV.
23. If it hadn't been for Mary's help, Tim wouldn't have been able (take) _____ part in the
competition.
24. By the end of this month, grade 9 students (decide) _____ which high school to enrol in.
25. Micheal's parents (stay) _____ at home now, they wouldn't let him go out with his friends.
26. It's essential that your detailed outline for the assignment (submit) ___ by the end of this week.
27. I'm sure they (not see) _____ the play last night as they went to a football match with Nancy

Question 28 - 35
Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
28. Russian has reportedly expressed concerns over the _________of Turkish (PRESENT)
unmanned-plane in the Donbas.
 29. The closure of the factory this time will ________ a lot of workers' lives. (THREAT)
30. In spite of many difficulties, she always has a _____ attitude towards life. (CARE)
31. I admire Minh HH, the main actress in "Huong Duong Nguoc Nang", so (FAIL)
much. She's _____ optimistic no matter what the circumstances.
32. Seafood exports fell significantly due to a disruption in the supply chain, (LOGISTICAL)
especially ____, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
33. Never ______ your opponent! It can lead you to a complete failure. (ESTIMATE)
34. Every time the pictorial elements were similar, if not almost _____. (IDENTITY)
35. Quang Hai always performs excellently in the football field. ______, he is (OBVIOUS)
one of the best players of Asia.

Question 36 -40
The passage below contains 5 mistakes (only ONE word for ONE mistake). Find out the mistakes
and correct them. Write the correct answers on your answer sheet.
Example: line 1: has → have
Line

1 Why is it that many teenagers has the energy to play computer games until late at night
2 despite can't find the energy to get out of bed in time for school? According to a new report,
3 today's generation of children are in danger of getting so little sleep that they are putting their
4 mental and physical health for risk. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a
5 night, whereas teenagers require nine to ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five
6 youngsters get anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did
7 at their age.
8 This raises serious questions about whether shortage of sleep is affecting children's
9 ability to concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in
10 memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well established. Research has
11 shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night, that may come from their work
12 stress, can have profound effects on how children perform the next day.

Question 41 - 50
Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences and write A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet.

41. It was a service for ___________ I will be eternally grateful.

A. what B. which C. that D. whose
42. Everything related to the epidemic seems to have been strictly controlled, __________?
A. does it B. doesn't it C. didn't it D. did it
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43. The mother and her son are talking about a present for his birthday.
- Mother: This is a present for you, my love.
- Son: A kite! ______________
A. How cool! Thank you, mom B. Sure. I love a book
C. Oh, I don't really like D. Wow, I can imagine that
44. No ______ how hard he tries, he always seems to make the same grammatical mistakes.
A importance B. effect C. matter D. question
45. When I start my work in the morning, I usually ______ at the schedule for the whole day.
A. glimpse B. watch C. observe D. glance
46. Joyce enjoys reading _______ stories - those about true happenings.
A. autobiography B. unimaginative C. fictional D. non-fictional
47. The removal of trade ____ has facilitated the development of domestic production.
A. barriers B. walls C. boundaries D. fences
48. I'll just ______ a few details in case I forget something.
A. hand down B.jot down C. lay down D. bring down
49. My sister-in-law looks rather attractive with her _______ complexion
A. sallow B. colored C. cropped D. swarthy
50. While Diana was in ___________ of her grandfather, she adored her grandmother.
A. respect B. owe C. awe D. recognition

PART D: READING (30 points)

Question 51-55
Read the following passage and choose the most suitable phrase from 1 - F to fill in each gap,
There is one extra phrase that you don't need to use. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
A. it is lined up with the Earth in a particular way
B. the moon stops being a silvery white colour
C. the moon slowly started to change colour
D. the local inhabitants were reluctant to help
E. the lunar eclipse was known as a blood moon
F. it was easy to spotlight a lunar eclipse by naked eyes

THE BLOOD MOON

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow falls directly onto the moon. What happens
as a result is that (51) ______ and turns coppery red instead - the sort of colour usually only seen in
the sky at dawn or sunset. An astronaut on the moon, looking towards Earth during a lunar eclipse.
would see a black dise, surrounded by a bright red ring. It's the light from this red ring which is
reflected back to the dark Earth from the moon's surface. In ancient times, long before any of this
was understood, (52) _____ and was thought to be an omen of disaster.

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 Total eclipses can only occur when there is a full moon, and then only if (53) _______.
Although casily obscured by cloud cover, blood moons are fairly common, and it is relatively easy
to calculate where and when you might be able to see one. For example, in 1504. Christopher
Columbus was stranded in Jamaica and in dire need of provisions, but (54) ______. Columbus
knew that a lunar eclipse would occur on 29 February, however. So, the day before, he warned local
leaders that the moon would disappear unless they helped him. They remained skeptical. But when
(55) ________, they became so frightened that they started to bring food.

Question 56-60
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question that follows. Write A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet.
As computer use becomes more common, the need for security is more important than ever.
One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking. Computer hacking is
the unauthorized access to a computer or network of computers. Hackers are people who illegally
enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private information, or spread viruses that
can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker get into a system to do these things?
Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software. These
protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like computer police
officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check to see if the access is
valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be shared between the two
systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited access to a computer system.
In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is considered hacking. This is commonly
called passive hacking. Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a challenging
system like a bank or military network. Another kind of hacker tries to do damage to a system.
After hacking into systems, these hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information.
Known as active hackers, they are, by far, the more dangerous of the two.
The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual passwords
are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services now use "password-
plus" systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a second code that changes
after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or devices that show them the new
code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password, they won't have the code. Or if the
hacker somehow gets the code, they still don't know the password.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)

56. Which of the following could best describe the main idea of the passage?
A. Computer security and hackers B. Different types of hackers
C. What a hacker can damage in your computer D. The way hackers access a computer
57. The word "unauthorized" in paragraph 1 mostly means
A. optional B. illegal C. permissible D. compulsory
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58. According to paragraph 2, which information is NOT true about protocols?
A. Protocols built in computer software enable interaction between computers.
B. Protocols examine the validity of the access from other computers.
C. The amount of shared information between computers depends on the host computer.
D. Protocols can decide the amount of information shared between computers.
59. According to paragraph 3, active hackers are more dangerous because _______.
A. they often get access to important networks like a bank or military
B. they implant viruses or steal private and other vital information in systems
C. they always remove all the data in the systems they hack
D. they are caught more easily than passive hackers
60. It is implied in the passage that __________.
A. it is difficult to protect data from being stolen by hackers
B. not every hacker is harmful
C. hackers always damage the information in the host computer
D. online services have been improving their security system

Question 61 - 70
Read the passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in each
gap. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.

Since April 27, Vietnam's Ministry of Health has confirmed over 1,100 new cases of
community transmission in 27 cities and provinces, prompting the isolation of specific areas, large-
scale contact (61) ______, and closure of several non- (62) _______ businesses. Please see
"Movement Restrictions" below for further information. Vietnamese authorities are urging people
to follow COVID-19 prevention measures--including wearing a mask, practicing social distancing,
and following hand washing guidelines.
(63) _____ the current COVID-19 situation in Vietnam, the Consular Section of the U.S.
Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will limit the number of applicants and customers allowed
to enter the U.S. Consulate General. As a result, several American Citizen Services (ACS),
Immigrant Visas (IV), and Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) appointments (64) ______ be canceled.
Impacted applicants will receive notification individually via e-mail with instructions (65) _____
how to reschedule their appointment.
The U.S. Mission in Vietnam reminds all U.S.citizens that they are subject to Vietnamese
local laws and regulations while visiting or living in Vietnam. Individuals (66) ______ by the
Vietnamese government to conduct COVID-19 testing and to quarantine should (67) _____ with
these instructions; violators may be subject to serious (68) ______. The Vietnamese government
currently mandates (69) ______ (a 7-day increase from previous regulations). Please note these
quarantine periods may be (70) _________ without prior notice.
(https://vn.usembassy.gow/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information)

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61. A. chasing B. tracing C. hunting D. discovering
62. A. important B. beneficial C. crucial D. essential
63. A. Acknowledged B. Granted C. Given D. Assumed
64. A. will B. would C. could D. might
65. A. beyond B. for C. on D. above
66. A. informed B. forced C. necessitated D. required
67. A. comply B. remember C. memorize D. remind
68. A. commitments B. charges C. accusations D. allegations
69. A. 21 days periods B. period 21 days C. 21-day period D. 21-day periods
70. A. extended B. expanded C. outspread D. outstretched

Question 71 - 80
Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. (71)________, the benefits of
volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes,
and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the (72) ________. The right
match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance
your career.

Giving to (73)_____ can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce
stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a (74) _______ of purpose.
While it's true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you'll experience, volunteering doesn't
have to involve a long-term (75) _______ or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day.
Giving in even simple ways can help (76) ______ in need and improve your health and happiness.

One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the (77) _______.
Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out
with the smallest tasks can make a real (78) __________ to the lives of people, animals, and
organizations in need. And volunteering is a two-way (79) ______: It can benefit you and your
family as much as the cause you choose to help. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you
make new friends, expand your (80) ________, and boost your social skills.
(https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm)

PART E: WRITING (20 points)

Question 81-85
Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
81. The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
→ Had ___________________________________________________________.

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82. She was so popular that everyone recognizes her wherever she goes.
→ Such ___________________________________________________________.
83. No matter how hard they worked, they did not manage to finish the project on time.
→ However ___________________________________________________________.
84. I really felt relieved on completion of my thesis.
→ I felt a ___________________________________________________________.
85. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer.
→ He is making ___________________________________________________________.

Question 86-90
Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning.
Do not change the form of the words given.

86. Natalie's friends talked her out of going to the concert alone. (DISSUADED)
→ It was ____________________________________________________________.
87. He didn't try to conceal his dislike for me. (EFFORT)
→ He _______________________________________________________________.
88. When her uncle died, she inherited big sums of money. (CAME)
→ When her uncle _____________________________________________________.
89. The research has shown very useful value in the study of children's (INVALUABLE)
language.
→ The research has _____________________________________________________.
90. Instead of learning some subjects for a special exam, students should learn (ALL-ROUND)
many different subjects for their broad background knowledge.
→ Instead of ___________________________________________________________.

Paragraph writing
Write a paragraph about 130-150 words concerning the following topic:
What can you do to protect the environment in your local community?

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