SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN BẮC GIANG

BẮC GIANG NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Dành cho học sinh thi vào chuyên tiếng Anh, tiếng Pháp, tiếng Trung)
Ngày thi: 18/7/2020
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

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I.  LISTENING (20 pts)

Part 1: Listen to the recording and complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
OR SOME NUMBERS (except phone number) for each answer to questions from 1 to 10. You will
hear the recording ONCE. (10 pts)

BUS PASS APPLICATION FORM

Example: Pass applied for Answer: 1 month
Name: Nathalie (1) _Jameson___________
Address: 45 (2) First avanue____________, Newlands, Adelaide.
Post code: (3) _8490___________
Date of birth: 13th May 1982
Tel number: (4) __62497152__________
University card shown: Yes
Zones required: (5) _5___________
The MacDonald Nature Park
Length of Journey 2 hours
Return Journey Leaves (6) _4.15pm___________
Things to do/see walk nature trails
Pearl Bay
Length of Journey (7) __1 hour__________
Things to do/see walk along (8) __the cliff__________, see view, lie on the
beach, swim.
Bring swimming gear + a towel
The Huron Gold Mine
Return Journey Leaves (9) __9.00am___________
Things to do/see go round the museum and tunnels, find some gold

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 Bring (10) _sweaters___________

Part 2: Listen to the recording and circle the appropriate answer A, B or C to questions 1-6. You
will hear the recording ONCE. (6 pts)
1. Mr. Griffin has been to the Sunrise Hotel________.
A. once previously B. twice previously C. three times previously
2. Mr. Griffin is from________.
A. Sydney B. Melbourne C. Perth
3. Mr. Griffin’s passport number is________.
A. 87637489 B. 87637289 C. 87647489
4. Mr. Griffin wants to book________.
A. a double room for 2 nights B. a single room for 1 night C. a single room for 2 nights
5. Mr. Griffin will arrive at the Sunrise Hotel at________.
A. 9.15 pm B. 10.00 pm C. 9.35 pm.
6. When he gets to the Sunrise Hotel, The food Mr. Griffin will find in his room will be________.
A. a cheese sandwich with fries B. a burger. C. a cheese sandwich
Part 3: Listen to the recording and choose one experience (A-D) for each speaker (1-4). Write your
answers in the table. You will hear the recording TWICE. (4 pts)
Experiences Answers
A. I don’t mind hard work as long as I can be my own boss. Speaker 1: _B_______
B. I am satisfied with my relationship with shops nearby. Speaker 2: __C______
C. I feel competition may one day force me to close down. Speaker 3: _A_______
D. I provide a service which older people find very important. Speaker 4: __D______

  THE END OF THE LISTENING  

II. Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. Neither of the workers complained to the manager about that serious problem, ________?
A. did they B. didn’t they C. hadn’t they D. had they
2. Social ________ is an essential way to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
A. space B. position B. expanse D. distancing
3. Richard broke Sandra’s vase in the office by chance.
- Richard: “I’m terribly sorry about the broken vase. How can I make this up to you?
- Sandra: “________.”
A. I’m headed out to have some flowers B. You can say that again
C. It doesn’t matter, honestly D. I can’t think anymore
4. Henry and Maria are talking about school uniforms.
- Henry: “School uniforms take away students’ own characteristics”.
- Maria: “________. They help us look more united and students can show their own characteristics
in various ways.”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. I couldn’t agree less
C. Don’t say anything about it. D. I couldn’t agree more
5. The fridge gets hot next to the cooker because the cooker gives ________ a lot of heat.
A. off B. up C. in D. away
6. The head teacher has asked me to take the new boy under my ________ and look after him.
A. wing B. arm C. hand D. leg
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7. The leading cause of air pollution in the United States is motor vehicles ________ in the U.S by
Henry Ford in the early 20th century.
A. were first mass-produced B. first mass-produced
C. first mass-producing D. having mass-produced first
8. ________ the work was physically demanding, and at times we felt really exhausted, seeing the end
result was very satisfying.
A. Owing to B. Even though C. No matter D. Because
9. She has ________ an important distinction between mental and physical illnesses.
A. taken B. made C. worked D. drawn
10. “Play Date” was not a very popular song when it was first recorded, but now it’s starting to _____.
A. go on B. keep on C. stay on D. catch on
Your answers: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the passage below. (5 pts)
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when
you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work (1.do) ________ and be most ready to
transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is
(2.collaborate)________, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much
(3.ease) ________.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in
charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an (4.employ) ________”, Yurovsky says.
This means holding yourself (5.account) ________, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just
as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself (6.extend) ________ your work hours because you are
not doing anything in the evening, tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start
tomorrow with a fresh mind.”
If you live with other people, this seperation is even more critical. (7.communication)________
with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on
(8.distract)________ during the workday – and then (9.connect) ________ and give the people you
care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more
(10.presence) ________ in your home life.
Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/
Your answers:
1. _________________________ 6. _________________________
2. _________________________ 7. _________________________
3. _________________________ 8. _________________________
4. _________________________ 9. _________________________
5. _________________________ 10. ________________________
IV. Rearrange the statements to make a complete conversation. The two first ones have been
done as the examples. (5 pts)
A. John, where are you going in such a hurry?
B. Didn’t you hear? The weather report is predicting heavy rain and flooding in our area.
C. I guess I should be. But every time the weather person says something terrible is going to
happens, it never does.
D. I can’t do that. I need to stay here with all of my animals.
E. Well, I’m not risking this time.
F. That would be great. Aren’t you worried at all?
G. No, I need to make sure they are safe.
H. I am heading to the store to buy sandbags to stop the water from entering my house. You
should do the same thing.
I. Do you need any help loading the sandbags into your trucks?
J. You don’t have any place to take them?
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 K. No, I didn’t hear that. I haven’t watched the news in a few days.
L. I think I’ll just evacuate if that happens.
M. Now, you have me worried.
Your answers: 0. A, B 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______ 11. M
V. The passage below contains 10 errors. UNDERLINE and CORRECT them. Write your
answers in the table provided. (10 pts)
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1 The coronavirus is usually transmited by droplets, such as those producing when
2 coughing and sneezing, and by direct or indirect contact with secretions infected by the
3 virus. There is potential of transmission through contact with a wide range of bodily
4 fluids. Certainly, person-to-person spread has confirmed in community and healthcare
5 settings across Asia and into Europe. There is also a possibility that asymptomatic
6 carriers maybe able to infect people. Public Health England (PHE) has classified the
7 COVID-19 infection like a high consequence infection disease (HCID) in the UK. The
8 WHO has issued temporary guidance when COVID-19 is suspected. PHE suggest that
9 the coronavirus may pose complications and patient with long-term conditions are at risk
10 of these one.
Your answers:
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VI. Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions. (8 pts)
When living and working in another country, there are numerous things to consider apart from
the more obvious ones of climate, language, religion, currency, etc. Some important considerations are
less obvious. For example, do you have a pet or do you enjoy a hobby such as horse riding? Your
animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so it’s important to
consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general
perceptions towards them.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs. In some cultures,
like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family. In
other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or
dangerous. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars, while these
animals are widely considered by many Western cultures to be “mans best friend”, the Koran describes
them as “unhygienic”. Muslims will therefore avoid touching a dog unless he can wash his hands
immediately afterwards, and they will almost never keep a dog in their home.
In Iran, for instance, a cleric once denounced “the moral depravity” of dog owners and even
demanded their arrest. If you are an international assignee living and working in Saudi Arabia or

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another Arabic country, you should remember this when inviting Arab counterparts to your house in
case you have a dog as a pet. This is just one example of how Islam and other cultural beliefs can
impact on aspects of everyday life that someone else may not even question. A Middle Eastern man
might be very surprised when going to Japan, for instance, and seeing dogs being dressed and
pampered like humans and carried around in baby prams!
Dogs are not the only animals which are perceived quite differently from one culture to another.
In India, for example, cows are sacred and are treated with the utmost respect. Conversely in
Argentina, beef is a symbol of national pride because of its tradition and the high quality of its cuts. An
Indian working in Argentina who has not done his research or participated in a cross cultural training
programme such as Doing Business in Argentina may be surprised at his first welcome dinner with his
Argentinean counterparts where a main dish of beef would be served.
It is therefore crucial to be aware of the specific values assigned to objects or animals in different
cultures to avoid faux-pas or cultural misunderstandings, particularly when living and working in
another culture. Learning how people value animals and other symbols around the world is one of the
numerous cultural examples discussed in Communicaid’s intercultural training courses. Understanding
how your international colleagues may perceive certain animals can help you ensure you aren’t
insensitive and it may even provide you with a good topic for conversation.
(Source: https://www.communicaid.com)
1. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. What should be learnt before going to another country.
B. Dogs and different beliefs in the world.
C. Perceptions of animals across cultures.
D. Muslims and their opinions about animals.
2. According to paragraph 2, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT _______.
A. The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.
B. Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.
C. Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.
D. People whose religion is Islam don’t like having dogs in their home.
3. The word “unhygienic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.
A. unhealthy B. undependable C. unreliable D. unacceptable
4. What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. you are an international assignee
B. you are having a dog as pet
C. you are living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country
D. a cleric once denounced the moral depravity of dog owners and even demanded their arrest
5. The word “pampered” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by______.
A. taken care of B. indulged C. made up D. respected
6. The author mentioned cows in paragraph 4 as an example of______.
A. a symbol of a nation for its high quality of nutrients
B. sacred animals in Argentina
C. the animals that are differently perceived in numerous cultures
D. which may cause surprise for Argentinian people at dinner
7. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Talking about different perceptions with others will help you overcome insensitivity.
B. Understanding different perceptions of animals will help you avoid faux-pas in another nation.
C. To avoid cultural shocks, people should not live or work in another culture.
D. It’s important to value the objects or animals in different countries before going there.
8. It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. people will change their perceptions of animals when living in another culture
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 B. you should not be surprised if other counterparts consider your sacred animals as food
C. respecting other cultures is a good way to have a successful life abroad
D. there are many things to research before going to live and work in another country
VII. Read the passage. Fill each gap (1-7) with one suitable sentence (A-H). Note that there are
more sentences than gaps. (7 pts)
He came to Britain as a 16-year-old with a handful of qualifications, $5 in his pocket and a
burning ambition to leave his childhood in Kenya behind him. Vijay Patel was brought up in one room
with his brother, Bhikhu, as his schoolteacher mother struggled to raise her family after her husband
died. Thirty-five years later, Vijay, 51, and his employs more than 600 people and does $200 million
worth of business each year. Together they are worth $254 million – and now they have been jointly
named “Entrepreneur of the Year”.
It is an inspirational tale. (1)______. He says: “We are very pleased and very surprised to have
been given this kind of recognition. It has really been about a will to succeed and a determination to
distance ourselves from the difficulties of our early life.” He also praises his mother. “She is an
incredible lady. She taught us hard work, honesty, and punctuality and we have based our lives on
those qualities.”
Vijay’s father was a timber merchant who lived with his wife in the village of Eidoret, 200
miles north of Nairobi, and died when Vijay was six. At the age of sixteen, Vijay and his brother, he
was two years older, kisses their mother goodbye and promised to bring her to Britain when they made
their fortunes. “It was 1967 and I had little more than my qualifications and a few pounds in my
pocket,” says Vijay. (2) ______. And so he set about trying to achieve just that.
Typically, Vijay looks on the bright side. “When you start from zero, things can’t get any
worse.” (3) ______. The pair of them certainly had that. “My brother and I were determined to better
ourselves and Britain was the land of opportunity,” he says.
Vijay enrolled at a college in north London, and did courses in physics, chemistry and biology,
washing dishes in a restaurant at night to earn his keep. He gained a degree at the College of Pharmacy
in Leicester. After graduating, he opened a chemist’s shop in 1975 – he was 24. He made it his
business to know all his customers’ names, their children and what conditions they suffered from.
(4)______.
By 1982, he owned six shops and sales had doubled. From there, it was a short step from
buying medicines for his own shops (he now has twenty-one) to supplying other pharmacies, then
hospitals and wholesalers. (5) ______.
Brother Bhikhu, an architect by training, joined Vijay in 1982 to add some “financial
discipline” to the company. Vijay says: “My brother and I have built this business together. I simply
couldn’t have done it without him. We know each other inside out.” (6) ______.
Vijay is keen to continue putting something back into the country he has made his own. “We
hope we are model citizens and would like to remain so,” he says. “My brother and I have enormous
ambition and drive, but we were also lucky enough to live in a country that never stood in our way,” he
says. (7) ______. His message for young people is to do the same: “Identify your aim, and do not let
anything deter you from achieving that goal.”
A. “But to go with those, I had a tremendous ambition to make something of myself,” he recalls.
B. As he puts it, “If you cannot trust your family, then who can you trust?”
C. Instead, he hopes that his sons will take over the business after they finish their studies.
D. “We took every opportunity it gave us.”
E. According to him, in those circumstance, “You have only one way to go, and that’s up – if
there is a hunger in your belly for success.”
F. Yet despite his wealth and this award, Vijay remains modest about his success.
G. “The idea was that when people had something wrong with them, they went straight to Mr
Patel,” he says.
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 H. Last year, company profits hit $13.8 million.
Your answers: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______
5. ______ 6. ______ 7. ______
VIII. Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces. (10 pts)
The combination of music and study has long been a source of disagreement between adults
and children. Parents and teachers (1)______ maintain that silence is important when learning,
(2)______ youngsters insist that their favourite sounds help them concentrate.
Now a study shows that the grown-ups have been right all long. Psychologists in Florida tested
how fast students wrote essays with and without music in the (3)______. They found that the sounds
slowed progress down by about sixty words per hour. “This demonstrates clearly that it is difficult to
cope (4)______ listening and writing in the same time,” said Dr Sarah Randall. She also (5)______ to
the conclusion that it is a myth that instrumental music is less distracting than vocals. “All types of
music had the same effect,” she said in the report. “One’s ability to pay (6)______ to write fluently is
likely to be disturbed by both vocal and instrumental music,” she added.
Dr Randall claimed the research (7)______ that the idea that music could improve performance
was wrong. “Wring an essay is a complex task. You are recalling information and putting it in
(8)______. An additional stimulus in the form of music is bound to distract. But music is not the only
(9)______. What is (10)______ worrying is that more and more teenagers are studying in front of the
television.”
1. A. likely B. lively C. alive D. alike
2. A. besides B. because C. whereas D. despite
3. A. setting B. background C. surrounding D. circumstance
4. A. about B. to C. up D. with
5. A. came B. drew C. arrived D. reached
6. A. attendance B. intention C. attention D. intensity
7. A. investigated B. demonstrated C. concentrated D. devastated
8. A. order B. turn C. line D. time
9. A. distracted B. distraction C. distractor D. distracting
10. A. particularly B. informally C. officially D. respectively
Your answers: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______
IX. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words given so that the meanings stay the same as
the first ones. (5 pts)
1. He spends twenty minutes travelling to work every day
 It ...............................................................................................................................................................
2. As soon as he entered the house, the police stopped him.
 Scarcely.....................................................................................................................................................
3. “Don’t forget to pick me up at 6 o’clock tomorrow afternoon,” she said to me.
 She reminded............................................................................................................................................
4. People say that he was released from prison yesterday afternoon.
 He is .........................................................................................................................................................
5. It was her encouragement that helped him to win the competition.
If it .............................................................................................................................................................
X. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. DO NOT change the word given. You must use between THREE and FIVE
words, including the word given. (5 pts)
1. Peter is not accustomed to living in a big city. (USED)
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 Peter does ……………………………………………… in a big city.
2. I am sure that John didn’t break into her house. (BROKEN)
 John …………………………………………………… into her house.
3. They don’t get on well with their neighbours. (TERMS)
 They are ……………………………………………… their neighbours.
4. The president was criticized for his inconsiderate decision to close the government. (FIRE)
 The president ……………………………… for his inconsiderate decision to close the government.
5. The old man became very angry with a guest at the party and shouted at her. (TEMPER)
 The old man………………………………………… with a guest at the party and shouted at her.
XI. Write a paragraph. (10 pts)
Many people think that it’s better for their children to study online rather than go to school.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write a paragraph from 160 to 180 words to express
your opinions.
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