SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐẠO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM 2021 - 2022

TP HỒ CHÍ MINH KHÓA NGÀY: 13/6/2021

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN)
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
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Đề này gồm 6 trang

I. USE OF ENGLISH.
PART A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANKS. (10 PTS)
1. Anna has always been held in high _____ among his colleagues because of his exceptional skill at coping with the most
difficult tasks.
A. admiration B. respect C. esteem D. prestige
2. Anna’s mother: ‘Don’t you ever want to get married?’ – Anna: ‘_____. Just not right now.’
A. Yes, I don’t B. Yes, I do C. No, I do D. No, I don’t
3. In Medieval Europe, ____ 90% of the population lived in the country.
A. few B. some C. any D. most
4. I don’t think the latest song is _____ the first one.
A. nothing as good as B. far better as C. half as good as D. much good as
5. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t _______ at somebody’s house on the first day of the New Year unless you have been invited
by the house owner.
A. turn out B. show up C. look in on D. drop by
6. Will you _______ me to your parents the next time you come home?
A. rethink B. remember C. recall D. remind
7. I don’t like a few things about my class, but ____ it is quite enjoyable.
A. by general B. in conclusion C. by happenstance D. by and large
8. Some Indonesians suspected that there was a case of match _____ when Vietnam could defeat Indonesia.
A. cheating B. falsifying C. fixing D. holding
9. The local people are ____ on the question of whether or not to vaccinate before going to another city.
A. divided B. disputed C. disagreed D. separated
10. Snakes are _____ than most women think.
A. lesser frightening B. less of a fright C. less of fright D. lesser of a fright
11. When I was 15, I used to go to my school every day ____ a small car.
A. on B. in C. upon D. by
12. Closure of the schools took place ______ increasing numbers of Covid-19 patients.
A. in the context of B. with a concern for C. with regard to D. in consideration of
13. This is the latest news from HCMC. Two-thirds of the city ______ under lockdown because of Covid-19 pandemic.
A. was B. has been C. were D. have been
14. My little son only answers ______ his nickname.
A. to B. for C. by D. back
15. My parents _____ when I said I was going to stop learning pharmacy.
A. gave me some sugar B. took a rain check C. took it out one me D. had a cow
16. Suddenly, I woke up at midnight and noticed that it was starting _______.
A. Both B and C are correct B. to snow C. to snowing D. to have snow
17. It was said that all the Powerpoint slides ______ completed before the presentation started.
A. will have to have been B. would have to be
C. would need being D. would have to have been
18. All inhabitants in the area have been asked to _____ at home if there is a Covid-19 outbreak.

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 A. settle B. remain C. dwell D. occupy
19. _____ measures for Covid-19 (including vaccination, wearing a face mask and social distancing) are important,
especially if you are older or have multiple or severe health conditions.
A. Preventively B. Prevention C. Preventive D. Prevent
20. My boyfriend has _____ most dazzling smile, which makes me fear of losing him.
A. a B. the C. an D. ∅
PART B: CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE. (20 PTS)
PASSAGE 1
There's good news and there's bad news. Scientists have (1)____ a non-dairy alternative to regular milk that has four times
the protein that the latter. Now the bad news- it's (2)____ from cockroaches! Cockroach milk is (3)____ being touted as the
latest food to join the league of the superfoods and it is certain to make health freaks super excited. Research has (4)____
that milk from diploptera punctata cockroaches can be beneficial to human beings, due to the presence of a large of protein
crystals in the milk the insect uses, to feed her young ones. According to a study (5)____ in the Journal of the International
Union of Crystallography, cockroach milk contains protein crystals and is a (6) _____ powerhouse of nutrients. The milk is
said to be (7) ______of all essential amino acids that the body needs for cell (8)____. Moreover, the milk can give you a
serious energy boost as it is (9)____ glycosylated, which means that the surface of its proteins are coated with sugar. This
makes cockroach milk better than every other milk that humans have ever harvested or produced. Cockroach milk is also
rich in lipids that are not produced by the body. Overall, cockroach milk is going to be huge in the near future, once
researchers find a way to make the harvesting and packaging process more (10)____.
1. A. found out B. discovered C. searched D. deciphered
2. A. deprived B. sourced C. derived D. consisted
3. A. characteristically B. exclusively C. specifically D. increasingly
4. A. referred B. reported C. indicated D. concluded
5. A. revealed B. released C. depicted D. published
6. A. considered B. believed C. supposes D. presumed
7. A. comprised B. composed C. consitsted D. included
8. A. growth B. rise C. increase D. enlargement
9. A. obviously B. rigorously C. probably D. highly
10. A. accessible B. compatible C. feasible D. liable
PASSAGE 2
With no peeling, hulling or pitting, a blueberry is a ready-to-go, tasty fruit. They may be small but blueberries are little
powerhouses full of goodness. Blueberries are one of the few foods we eat that are naturally (11)____ blue. The message of
eating fruit and vegetables the rainbow way is probably one you have heard, and including blueberries in your diet certainly
makes it easy to (12) ____ the 'blue' in the rainbow.
The blueberry is a native fruit of North America. They grow on bushes; fresh blueberries are in their (13)____ from June
through August. Blueberries are small round berries about 0.2 to 0.6 inches across. Their color can range from blue to
purple. Native American tribes have recognized the plant's (14)____ properties for many years: the leaves were used to
make a tea, thought to be good for the blood; a cough treatment was made from the juice; and the juice was also used as a
dye for baskets and cloth. These inexpensive fruits require no preparation to enjoy and can be found at (15)____ all grocery
stores. Besides eating them fresh, blueberries are often added to baked goods like homemade pancakes, muffins, and other
treats. You can also add them to fruit salads, smoothies, or cereal as an added (16)____.
Nutritionally blueberries pack a powerful punch and are thought to have many health benefits. Blueberries are rich in
antioxidants, which help to prevent and (17)____ cell damage that occurs from everyday wear and tear. In particular,
blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidants, believed to be important in helping to (18)____ age-related
(19)____ in brain function. They are thought to help with memory and motor skills. The blueberry has hence been (20)____
the 'brain berry'. As well as helping with brain function, the humble blueberry is linked to other health benefits such as being
protective against cancer and helping to lower cholesterol.
11. A. colored B. painted C. dyed D. made
12. A. set off B. send off C. give off D. tick off
13. A. season B. peak C. crop D. prime
14. A. medical B. medicated C. medicinal D. medic
15. A. hardly B. nearly C. mainly D. mostly
16. A. dish B. food C. treat D. helping
17. A. repair B. restore C. reset D. reactivate
18. A. counteract B. deactivate C. invalidate D. resist
19. A. decrease B. reduce C. drop D. declined
20. A. pigeonholed B. dubbed C. regarded D. reputed

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II. READING (35 PTS)
PART A: READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS. (10 PTS)
1. Sydney Opera House history tells of a lengthy gestation and a difficult birth. Jorn Utzon's baby wasn't quite right
inside - and its problems increase with age. In the late 40s, Sydney saw itself as the leading Australian city. Among the
things it lacked were decent Sydney venues for large theatrical and classical music performances. The Sydney Opera House
history really started with Eugene Goossens. Goossens led the campaign for a musical centre housing a big hall for
symphony orchestra and a fine home for an opera company. "His efforts went unrewarded until his proposals meshed with
the political needs of the NSW premier of the day, Joseph Cahill. Melbourne had been awarded the Olympics for 1956 and
Cahill badly needed something to promote Sydney. Goossens convinced Cahill that an opera house was the answer. An
international competition for the design of the Sydney Opera House was launched in September 1955. A total of 233 entries
flooded in.
2. Joen Utzon's concept of sails billowing out from Bennelong Point caught the imagination of the judges, in
particular Eero Saarinen. Utzon's entry was the only one to place the two theatres, stipulated in the design, side by side,
opening up the harbor to the city. Although the entry was little more than a sketch, the d esign revolutionary, the necessary
technology non-existent and the architect inexperienced, Sydney awarded the prize to Jorn Utzon on 29 January 1957.
3. Work started in February 1959 – and the challenges were immediately obvious. Utzon had designed a solid
podium base, harking back to the platforms in Mayan temples. On top of the podium he placed parabolic arches which
gracefully curved down to the base without apparent support. There were no walls as such The problem was that no one
knew how they could be built. It was clear that considerable time would be required to solve the technical problems. Cahill
was in failing health and faced a dwindling parliamentary majority. Having chosen the Sydney Opera House architect he now
wanted to ensure that, no matter what, his initiative could not be reversed. So construction started before the design process
was complete. The foundations were laid and the podium commenced on the basis of a best guess. Costs blew out- as they
were always going to.
4. A change of government in 1965 dramatically changed Sydney Opera House history. Today's disappointing
interiors are a direct result, as were the almost immediate need for upgrades. The Askin government that came to power in
May 1965 was one of the more corrupt governments that New South Wales has produced. Their methods were crude,
simple and they worked. On various pretexts, Davis Hughes, the minister in charge, simply refused to pay Utzon.
5. The government appointed new architects who essentially redesigned the rest of the project. The originally
planned opera theatre became the concert hall and opera was relegated to the smaller theatre. This, as Dame Joan
Sutherland once famously remarked, had a 'pocket handkerchief of a stage' and an orchestra pit that is a safety hazard to
the hearing of the musicians. Not a surprise in Sydney Opera House history, the total cost of the buildingA$18.4 million when
Jorn Utzon left Australia with the podium and exteriors almost done – blew out to A$102 million by the time the interiors were
completed.
6. The Sydney Opera House was finally opened by the Queen in 1973. Utzon was not invited and his name was not
mentioned at the ceremony. He never re-visited Australia.
7. Technological advances demand further modification of the building if audiences are to receive state of the art
acoustics and performances. Recent Opera House history includes a car park built under the Botanical Gardens in 1993 and
the forecourt refurbishment in 1998. The most recent significant change was the very popular opening up of the western side
of the podium in 2006. The latest plan is to close the Joan Sutherland Theatre for upgrade in 2017.
8. In June 2007 the Sydney Opera House was rather belatedly included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List as
one of the world's famous structures to be monitored and maintained. Jorn Utzon's creation has become one of the most
famous land marks in the world. It is instantly recognized and immediately associated with Sydney Australia. Perhaps it was
too much to hope for that, in Sydney Opera House history, everything could have gone right in the first place.

1. Based on the information in paragraph 1, which of the following best explains the term 'baby'?
A. brainchild B. contrivance C. afterthought D. neonate
2. What is rationalization for the erection of Sydney Opera House?
A. to lay the foundations for the 1956 Olympics prospectively organized in Australia
B. to call attention to a prominent Australian metropolis in New South Wales
C. to organize a worldwide contest for gathering accomplished architects
D. to satisfy the petition of the Goosens, Utzon and the multitude for an orchestral center
3. It may be concluded that with the exception of Joen Utzon, the architectural design of other entries were about ____
A. the two theaters stacked one behind or above the other, with a wall between the city and the harbor
B. parabolic arches gracefully curved down to the base without apparent support

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C. the originally planned opera theatre becoming the concert hall
D. one theater positioned opposite with its counterpart
4. The underlined word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to _____
A. the belvederes of the Mesoamerican pyramids
B. the solid pedestals of the Opera House
C. the foundations of the podium
D. the curved-structured archways
5. According to the passage, which of the following is FALSE about Jorn Utzon?
A. He vanquished 232 participants in the contest on designing the Sydney Opera House
B. Since the Opera House’s opening ceremony; he has never done any work associated with the site
C. He couldn’t counter the ferocious realities of political power, and its abuse.
D. He got inspiration for the design from the sailboats in New South Wales
6. Why does the author mention ‘a pocket handkerchief of a stage in paragraph 6?
A. to insinuate the circumscribed size of the place
B. to magnify the pros of the new architects’ innovative
C. to manifest the amenity of the adjusted design
D. to recommend a design that is safe to the virtuosi’ auditory
7. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the author’s opinion about the Askin government’s idea on
designing the edifice?
A. it’s not only crude but simple
B. it’s contradictory to the initial version, yet immaculate
C. it’s extravagant, albeit disconcerting
D. it’s nothing other than essential
8. The word ‘stipulated’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. appeared B. mandated C. stood out D. favoured
9. According to the passage, why was the construction budget suppressed from the word go?
A. to make up judicious explanation for the refusal to pay Utzon
B. to provide visitors with the coherent experience
C. to persuade the Askin government to give the green light to the project
D. to thwart predicament while gaining sociopolitical agreement
10. It may be concluded from the passage that ____.
A. the Sydney Opera House is inevitably more illustrious than all other World Heritage Site
B. the Sydney Opera House shot to prominence right from the first page of the history
C. the Sydney Opera House’s recent accomplishments are thanks to the significant adjustments in 1965
D. the Sydney Opera House has undergone a protracted and scabrous development

PART B: READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND THEN CHOOSE FROM THE LIST A – H GIVEN BELOW THE BEST
CLAUSE TO FILL IN EACH OF THE BLANKS, SOME OF THE SUGGESTED ANSWERS DO NOT FIT AT ALL.
Pigeons have been taught to recognize human facial expressions, (1)__D__In recent experiments at the University of Iowa,
eight trained pigeons were shown photographs of people displaying emotions of happiness, anger, surprise, and disgust.
The birds learned to distinguish between these expressions. Not only that, (2)__E__ Their achievement does not suggest, of
course, that the pigeons had any idea what the human expressions meant. Some psychologists had theorized that,
(3)__C__, humans have developed special nervous systems capable of recognizing subtle differences between expressions.
Now (4)__A__. In fact, the ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion is not necessarily innate even in human babies,
(5)__B__. In experiments conducted several years ago the University of Iowa, it was found that pigeons organize images of
things into many of the same logical categories that humans do. None of these results would come as any surprise to
Charles Darwin, who long ago wrote about the continuity of mental development from animals to humans.

A. the pigeons have cast doubt on that idea, however

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B. but may have to be learned in much the same way that pigeons learn

C. because facial expression is vital to human communication

D. upsetting long-held beliefs that only humans have evolved the sophisticated nervous systems needed to perform such a
feat

E. but they were able to correctly identify the same expressions on photographs of unfamiliar faces

F. passenger pigeon was exceptional for a number of reasons

G. their characteristic head bobbing was shown to be due to their natural desire to keep their vision constant

H. the common names for these birds involve a great deal of variation between the terms

PART C: SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD. (20 PTS)
PASSAGE 1
The geographical (1) __LOCATION__ of a country and its physical characteristics are very important to its (2)
___DEVELOPMENT___ and progress. Greece is very fortunate in this (3) __RESPECT___.
First of all it has a good climate. In almost all sections of the country it is possible to live comfortably during the (4)
__WHOLE__ year. It is true that in the south it sometimes gets very hot, and in the north very cold. But the people who live
in these area become accustomed to the climate and never suffer (5) ___MUCH___ when the weather is either very hot or
very cold.
In a large country (6) ___THERE__ is usually a great variety of different physical characteristics. In Greece, there are
wide plains, and high mountains, thousands of lakes, rivers and islands of all sizes, cool forest and hot deserts and a
coastline several thousand miles long.
The many islands, as well as the coastline, have been of great (7) ___IMPORTANCE___ to the development of the
country, since they have made (8) __POSSIBLE___ the easy transportation of people and all the things they need.
Transportation by water is still necessary and crucial. In modern times, however, trains, automobiles, trucks and airplanes
are (9) __DOING___ much of the work which was (10) ___FORMERLY___ done by ships and boats.

PASSAGE 2
In the short story there is no (1) __ROOM__ for overcrowding with too many characters. Slabs of lengthy narrative,
prolonged reminiscence or retrospection. Flashbacks must be fleeting, and only used if there is no other way to throw (2)
___LIGHT__ on an issue. One effective way to do this is through a flash of memory in the leading character’s (3)
__MIND___; the recollection or reminder of an (4) __INCIDENT___ or scene, which stirred me current conflict. Such a
recollection can get the story in its way or take it a big step forward at a crucial moment, but (5) __NEVER__ at any time
must it be allowed to put a (6) __BRAKE__ on the action. In this respect, dialogue is more useful than many aspiring authors
realize. Two voices in discussion can reveal two sides of a question in far less time than it takes to explain it from only one
person’s (7) __VIEWPOINT/ PERPECTIVE___. It also avoid unnecessary wordage and (8) __HOLDS___ or increases a
reader’s interest. Overwriting can kill a short story from the start, but it doesn’t mean that brevity must reduce it to the level of
synopsis. Conflict and action must be as well sustained in a short story as in a novel, but in a short story the (9) __ART__
lies in making every word (10) __COUNT__ in a compact space.

III. ERROR CORRECTION. (5 PTS)

IDENTIFY THE FIVE (05) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT THEM.
LINE
PASSAGE
NUMBER

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 Line 1 For years, concern has been expressed by parents and teachers about the effect of computer games on
Line 2 the moral and mental make-up of the next generation. Some have warned that a relentless diet of whiz-bang
Line 3 ‘shoot-‘em-ups’ fosters antisocial behavior, and playground violence. Others believe that the age of the
Line 4 zombie is on  upon us.
Line 5 But expert opinion is shifting radically. Psychologists in America and Britain now suggest that while
Line 6 computer games hold some dangers for children, they also provide opportunities their parents ever  never
Line 7 enjoyed to amplify powers of concentration and memory. Researchers have also highlighted the positive
Line 8 reaction of children on the way computer games reward success, thereby spurring them on to look for greater
Line 9 challenges – a boon if the same attitude is applied to school work. A leading academy  academic at the
Line 10 University of Washington has even claimed that children think differently when they play computer games,
Line 11 learning to deal with problems in parallel rather than in consequence  sequence. On  In effect children
Line 12 are being trained to tackle problems in a way which is not only more rapid but also more effective.

IV. WORD FORMS (10 PTS)

1. Parthenon temple is __UNQUESTIONABLY___ one of Athens’ most familiar landmark. [question]
2. Many cities have launched a __CITYWIDE___ campaign to educate their residents about the danger of Covid-19.
[city]
3. The theory that being LGBT is a ‘disease’ has proven to be ___SPECIOUS___. [special]
4. Remove the vegetables from the oven and slit them ___LENGTHWISE/ LENGHTWAYS___ to allow steam to
escape. [long]
5. English to Chinese translation may be hard but can be made ___TROUBLE-FREE___ by language proficiency
that plays the most critical role. [trouble]
6. Students spend most of their grammar lesson today ___DIFFERENTIATING___ English tenses. [differ]
7. The most popular and __TIME-HORNORED____ custom of the Vietnamese and some ethnic minorities is
ancestor worship and commemoration of death anniversaries. [time]
8. Not only India but also some countries all over the world believe that cow urine, bleach and cocaine are COVID-19
cures, though they are ___PSEUDO-SCIENCE___. [science]
9. We particularly like Mike with all of his interesting __ICEBREAKERS___ at parties. [break]
10. It’s suggested that university students should apply for internships so that they can gain a variety of __ON-THE-
JOB__ skills. [job]

V. WRITING. (20 PTS)

COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE, USING THE WORD
GIVEN.
1. You may dislike traditional instruments in Vietnam very much, but you’ll like this easy-to-play instrument called Dan
Tranh. (however)
 You are TO LIKE THIS EASY-TO-PLAY INSTRUMENT CALLED DAN TRANH HOWEVER MUCH YOU DISLIKE
TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS in Vietnam.
2. You barely ever see owls during daytime. (few)
 Only ON (VERY) FEW CAN/ MAY YOU SEE OWLS during daytime.
3. Only English Bonanza offers high standards of English authentic materials for students. (benefit)
 It’s only (AT) ENGLISH BONANZA THAT STUDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM HIGH STANDARDS OF English
authentic materials.
4. Ly Chieu Hoang became the first empress regnant of Vietnam in 1225, and we all know her story from that time on.
(history)
 It was in 1225 THAT LY CHIEU HOAN BECAME THE FIRST EMPRESS REGNANT OF VIETNAM, AND THE REST IN

HISTORY.
5. Their son promises to get his lover to visit their house next week. (bring)
 Their son makes A PROMISE TO BRING HIS LOVER ALONG TO THEIR HOUSE next week.

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6. Emma’s ex-boyfriend is not as handsome as her new one. (comparison)
 Emma’s ex-boyfriend IS LESS HANDSOME IN COMPARISON WITH HER NEW ONE.
7. She worked hard during her final year. Therefore, she easily got admitted to this prestigious high school. (industry)
 But for HER INDUSTRY DURING HER FINAL YEAR, SHE WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO this prestigious
high school.
8. Katy and Mike are big opponents, but they are friendly to each other. (manner)
 Albeit BEING BIG OPPONENTS, KATY AND MIKE BEHAVE TOWARDS EACH OTHER IN A FRIENDLY MANNER.
9. He saved money to buy new shoes as the old ones had been damaged by normal wearing. (tear)
 He put ASIDE MONEY TO BUY NEW SHOES AS THE OLD ONES HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY WEAR AND
TEAR.
10. If you don’t turn that music down, dad will get angry. (banana)
 Before DAD GOES BANANA, YOU SHOULD/OUGHT TO/HAD BETTER TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN.
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