SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

HƯNG YÊN NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Dành cho thí sinh thi vào lớp chuyên Tiếng Anh
(Đề thi gồm 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
PART A: PHONETICS
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Write A, B, C or D on the answer
sheet. (0.5 point)
1. A. reserve B. leopard C. wildlife D. beauty
2. A. spacecraft B. volume C. design D. standard
3. A. separate B. decorate C. minimize D. consumer
4. A. apology B. development C. astonishment D. destination
5. A. advantageously B. contributory C argumentative D. capability
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D on the answer
sheet. (2.0 points)
1. The fifth generation computers, with artificial intelligence, ______ and perfected now.
A. developed B. have developed C. are being developed D. will have been developed
2. Doctors advise ______ too many hours watching television.
A. not to spend B. not being spent C. not spend D. not spending
3. ______ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago.
A. Lesser B. Fewer C. Few D. Less
4. We are looking for people with ______ experience.
A. the B. a C. an D. no article
5. I have a message for people ______ by the traffic chaos.
A. to delay B. who delay C. delayed D. delaying
6. When my parents traveled to Singapore, they bought me a/an ______ piano on my birthday.
A. precious grand ancient wooden B. wooden grand ancient precious
C. precious ancient grand wooden D. ancient grand precious wooden
7. I am not really ______ this kind of music. I prefer music that we can dance to.
A. in B. for C. into D. with
8. If Jane said she saw me at the dance, she ______ because I have just returned from London.
A. can have mistaken B. must have mistaken
C. must have been mistaken D. may have been mistaken
9. It is important that he ______ to Dr. Baker immediately.
A. speak B. spoke C. will speak D. speaks
10. Jane likes watching films, but she is not ______ keen on any kind.
A. specially B. certainly C. largely D. particularly
11. It’s rather difficult to distinguish the two pictures. They are almost ______.
A. like B. same C. as D. alike
12. The doctor told Tom that too much ______ to the sun is bad for the skin.
A. exposure B. extension C. exhibition D. expansion
13. If you want a good flat in London, you have to pay through the ______ for it.
A. mouth B. ear C. nose D. teeth
14. As the President was absent, I was asked to ______ the meeting.

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A. officiate B. chair C. govern D. regulate
15. Many of these were accepted during compromise negotiations, ______ tighter regulations than
originally proposed.
A. taking over B. resulting in C. holding on D. keeping to
16. She ______ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
A. goes in for B. looks down on C. fixes up with D. comes up against
17. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ______.
A. out of work B. out of reach C. out of stock D. out of practice
18. An area of political unrest or danger is called ______.
A. a hot seat B. a hot line C. a hot spot D. a hot potato
19. Tom: “We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” - Nick: “ ______”
A. OK. But I’ll call you later. B. I’ll say we will.
C. I’m tired. I’ll go home early. D. What a wonderful idea!
20. Kate was busy doing the washing up. Ann offered to help her, but she refused politely.
Ann: “Do you need any help?” - Kate: “______.”
A. That’s fine by me B. I haven’t got a clue
C. No, thanks. I can manage D. That’s all for now
II. Choose the word or phrase which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in each of the
following sentence. Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.3 point)
1. I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
A. teasing B. threatening C. praising D. elevating
2. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping.
A. gradually B. immediately C. slowly D. gently
3. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece
III. Choose the word or phrase which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following sentence. Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.2 point)
1. Why did parents oppose to the idea of sending their children to the special class at first?
A. unlimited B. everyday C. normal D. undefined
2. She was like a cat on hot bricks before her driving test.
A. nervous B. comfortable C. depressed D. relaxing
IV. Supply the appropriate form of the words in the brackets. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0
point)
1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER)
2. I really don’t think he has the ______ to do this job. (ABLE)
3. The cat is ______ in the sunshine. (LUXURY)
4. The old man looked ______ at his herd of cattle. (DISAPPOINT)
5. Heavy rain and excessive use have ______ the soil. (POOR)
6. English is a ______ difficult language for many people to learn. (COMPARE)
7. There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous ______. (BENEFIT)
8. The weather in this country is so ______ that you never know what to expect. (PREDICT)
9. Don’t judge the matter by my opponent’s ______ statement, but wait till you have (LATERAL)
heard the other side.
10. Mary is a very ______ person. She always thinks of others and what they want, (CONSIDER)
instead of thinking herself most of the time.
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PART C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Write A, B, C or D
on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
Tourism will always have an impact ___(1)___ the places visited. Sometimes, the impact is good, but
often it is negative. For example, if lots of people visit one place, then this can ___(2)___ the environment.
The question is ___(3)___ can we minimize the problems without preventing people from traveling and
visiting places?
The main aim of ecotourism is to reduce the ___(4)___ impact that tourism has on the environment and
local people. The idea is to encourage tourists to think about what they do when they visit a place.
It's great to talk about ___(5)___ the environment, but how do you actually do this? There are a number
of key points. Tourists shouldn't drop litter, they should stay on the paths, they shouldn't interfere with
wildlife and they should respect local customs and traditions.
Some people see ecotourism as a ___(6)___. They say that any tourism needs infrastructure - roads,
airports and hotels. ___(7)___ tourists that visit a place, the more of these are needed and, by building more
of these, you can't avoid damaging the environment.
But, of course, things aren't so black and ___(8)___. Living in a place of natural beauty doesn't mean
that you shouldn't benefit from things like better roads. As long as the improvements benefit the local people
and not just the tourists, and the local communities are ___(9)___ on plans and changes, then is there really
a problem?
In 2002 the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Ecotourism". Over the past twenty
years, more and more people have started taking eco-holidays. In countries such as Ecuador, Nepal, Costa
Rica and Kenya, ecotourism represents a significant ___(10)___ of the tourist industry.
1. A. in B. on C. at D. with
2. A. damage B. protect C. preserve D. collapse
3. A. what B. how C. why D. which
4. A. constructive B. certain C. positive D. negative
5. A. protecting B. protection C. protective D. protectiveness
6. A. logicality B. confirmation C. contradiction D. deficiency
7. A. More B. Most C. The most D. The more
8. A. blue B. white C. yellow D. red
9. A. designed B. accessed C. consulted D. admitted
10. A. proportion B. majority C. many D. number
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete the sentences. Write A, B, C or D
on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)

In addition to their military role, the forts of the nineteenth century provided numerous other benefits
for the American West. The establishment of these posts opened new roads and provided for the protection
of daring adventurers and expeditions as well as established settlers. Forts also serve as bases where
enterprising entrepreneurs could bring commerce to the West, providing supplies and refreshments to
soldiers as well as to pioneers. Posts like Fort Laramie provided supplies for wagon trains traveling the
natural high ways toward new frontiers. Some posts became stations for the pony express; still others, such
as Fort Davis, were stagecoach stops for weary travelers. All of these functions, of course, suggest that the
contributions of the forts to the civilization and development of the West extended beyond patrol duty.
Through the establishment of military posts, yet other contributions were made to the development of
western culture, Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some-for example, Fort Davis-had
schools. Post chapels provided a setting for religious services and weddings. Throughout the wilderness,
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post bands provided entertainment and boosted morale. During the last part of the nineteenth century, to
reduce expenses, gardening was encouraged at the forts, thus making experimental agriculture another
activity of the military. The military stationed at the various forts also played a role in civilian life by assisting
in maintaining order and civilian officials often called on the army for protection.
Certainly among other significant contributions the army made to the improvement of the conditions
of life was the investigation of the relationships among health, climate and architecture. From the earliest
colonial times throughout the nineteenth century, disease ranked as the foremost problem in defense. It
slowed construction of forts and inhibited their military function. Official documents form many regions
contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated entire garrisons. In response to the
problems, detailed observations of architecture and climate and their relationships to the frequency of the
occurrence of various diseases were recorded at various posts across the nation by military surgeons.
1. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. By the nineteenth century, forts were no longer used by the military.
B. Surgeons at forts could not prevent outbreaks of disease.
C. Forts were important to the development of the American West.
D. Life in nineteenth-century forts was very rough.
2. The word "daring" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. lost B. bold C. lively D. foolish
3. Which of the following would a traveler be LEAST likely to obtain at Fort Laramie?
A. Fresh water B. Food C. Formal clothing D. Lodging
4. The word "others" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. posts B. wagon trains C. frontiers D. highways
5. The word "boosted" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. influenced B. established C. raised D. maintained
6. Which of the following is the most likely inference about the decision to promote gardening at forts?
A. It was expensive to import produce from far away.
B. Food brought in front outside was often spoiled.
C. Gardening was a way to occupy otherwise idle soldiers.
D. The soil near the forts was very fertile.
7. According to the passage, which of the following posed the biggest obstacle to the development of military
forts?
A. Insufficient shelter B. Shortage of materials
C. Attacks by wild animals D. Illness
8. The word "inhibited" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. involved B. exploited C. united D. hindered
9. How did the military assist in the investigation of health problems?
A. By registering annual birth and death rates.
B. By experimenting with different building materials.
C. By maintaining records of disease and potential causes.
D. By monitoring the soldiers' diets.
10. The author organizes the discussion of forts by ______.
A. describing their locations B. explaining their damage to the environment
C. comparing their sizes D. listing their contributions to western life

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0
point)
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 BICYCLE SAFETY
Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a bike is one of ___(1)___ first experiences children
have of the idea of obeying the law. ___(2)___, a large number of children are left to learn the rules by trial
and error ___(3)___ of being guided by experienced adults. Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor
or the hospital casualty department after ___(4)___ on their bikes. This could be easily prevented by
___(5)___ them the basics of bicycle safety. Ideally, children should be allowed to ride only ___(6)___ safe
places, such as parks and cycle tracks. When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the road it
is important to teach them some basic safety principles.
First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, ___(7)___ include traffic signs, signals and
road markings. Second, they should always wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets
can reduce head injuries by ___(8)___ to 85 percent. In many places, helmets are ___(9)___ by law,
particularly for children. ___(10)___, children should be made to understand the importance of riding in
areas that are brightly lit and of wearing clothes that make them clearly visible on the road.
PART D: WRITING
I. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting. Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
(1.0 point)
1. Those of you who signed up for Dr. Paul's anthropology class should get their books as soon as possible.
A B C D
2. Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures.
A B C D
3. Mary Rinehart was a pioneer in the field of journalist in the early twentieth century.
A B C D
4. Criminal contempt, committed in the presence of the court, may consist of disorderly behavior,
A B C
disrespectful, or disobedience of a judge’s orders.
D
5. The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The later were both built in the 1950s.
A B C D
6. Mary, accompanied by her brother on the radio, were very well received at the talent show yesterday.
A B C D
7. Mark obvious didn’t make much of an impression on you if you can’t remember meeting him.
A B C D
8. They are impossible to pass the mountains now because there is a snowstorm.
A B C D
9. Dietitians urge people to eat a banana a day to get potassium enough in their diet.
A B C D
10. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
A B C D
II. Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has
the same meaning as the first. You must use between THREE AND FIVE WORDS. DO NOT CHANGE
THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITAL. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
1. House prices have risen dramatically this year. (INCREASE)
→ There has ___________________________ in the house prices this year
2. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
→ What the politician was saying ___________________________ last night.
3. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
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→ After the scandal, he ___________________________ his resignation .
4. “It certainly wasn’t me who broke your vase!” said John to me. (DENIED)
→ John ___________________________ vase.
5. After the accident the repairs to my car cost me £150. (HAVE)
→ It cost me £150 ___________________________ after the accident.
6. It is pointless to ask me about it, because I don’t know anything. (USE)
→ It is ___________________________ about it because I don’t know anything.
7. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
→ Haven’t you had ___________________________ your lifetime in London as a child?
8. This tree will soon be as tall as our house. (SAME)
→ This tree will soon be ___________________________ our house.
9. I wish they wouldn't talk during the performance - it makes me really uptight. (NERVES)
→ It really ___________________________ when they talk during a performance.
10. The people who used to do this kind of work have been replaced by machines. (PLACE)
→ Machines ___________________________ the people who used to do this kind of work.
III. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
1. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the bus.
→ If _____________________________________________________________ .
2. “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager.
→ The manager threatened ___________________________________________ .
3. People report that the fire has damaged the building completely.
→ The building ____________________________________________________ .
4. Unless you take the train, you will be late for work.
→ Only by ________________________________________________________ .
5. I gave myself no concern about whether he will come to power or not.
→ It makes ________________________________________________________ .
6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on __________________________________________________ .
7. The response to their appeal was so great that they had to take on more staff.
→ Such __________________________________________________________ .
8. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.
→ The sheer ______________________________________________________ .
9. She mistakenly thought the tall man was Tim’s brother.
→ She mistook ____________________________________________________ .
10. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
→ The very _______________________________________________________ .

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