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

…………………………… NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020

ĐỀ THI SỐ 12 ĐỀ THI MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)
(Đề thi này gồm có 08 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
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Họ và tên thí sinh:...............................................................số báo danh:....................
Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm theo đề)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
- Trước khi bắt đầu mỗi phần thí sinh có 20 giây để đọc đề.
- Sau mỗi phần thí sinh có 1 phút để kiểm tra đáp án,
- Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần nghe 2 lần
A. LISTENING (1 pt)
Part 1. You will hear part of a radio program about classical music. For each question, choose the
correct answer from A, B or C for each question.
1. This week’s prize is ________.
A. a music cassette B. two concert tickets C. a classical CD
2. The person who wrote the music lived in ________.
A. Italy B. Spain C. France
3. What else shares the title of this music?
A. a garden B. a play C. a park
4. What did people do when they first heard the music?
A. Some left before the end B. Only a few clapped C. Some asked for their money back
5. This piece of music has been ________.
A. played in the cinema B. used in advertising C. used for a TV play
Part 2. You will hear a radio program in which young people from different parts of the country
are interviewed. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
INFORMATION SHEET
Name: MIKE DAVID
Age: 13 years
Favorite subject: (6) …………………………….
Favorite sport: (7) …………………………….
Usual transport: (8) …………………………….
On Saturday: he helps his uncle to milk fifty cows.
On (9) ……………………… Young Farmers’ Group
Future job: (10) …………………………….
I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm)
PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from

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that of the rest in each o f the following questions.
11. A. apple B. absent C. applicant D. any
12. A. thread B. breath C. break D. tread
Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f the
rest in each of the following questions.
13. A. colloquial B. however C. collision D. fellowship
14. A. deficiency B. definite C. delicacy D. deference
15. A. individual B. extinction C. opposition D. universal
PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges.
16. John: “Do you fancy a drink?” Catherine: “______”
A. No, ever! B. I’m not sure I do. Thank all the same
C. I don’t want D. It is none of your business
17. Bill: “Excuse me, can you tell me where I can catch a bus to London, please?” Jill: - “______”
A. Sure, go ahead B. Sorry, I’m new here myself
C. OK. Here’s your ticket D. Yes, please
18. John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the
way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following
exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?” - Passer-by: “_______”
A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary D. There’s no traffic near here.
19. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to
fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” Lora: “_______”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
20. – Nancy: Do you like my new shoes? Jane: “____________”
A. Where did you buy them? B. How long are they?
C. Would you like them? D. Thank you.
PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following sentences.
21. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult
22. In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advise
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23. The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B.necessity C. demand D. decrease
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following sentences.
24. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
25. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
26. Not only _______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
A. did she pass B. she passed C. she has passed D. has she passed
27. The salary of a computer programmer is ________ a teacher.
A. as twice much as B. as much as twice of
C. twice as higher as that D. twice as high as that of
28. ________ in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang is noted for its cave
and grotto systems.
A. Listing B. Having listed C. To have listed D. Having been listed
29. The children ran away as if they ______ a ghost.
A. have seen B. had seen C. would see D. see
30. “I can’t remember us ever _______”, replied the stranger.
A. having met B. to have met C. to meet D. being met
31. It has been suggested that Mary ______ a computer course in preparation for a steady job.
A. take B. have been taken C. would have taken D. was taken
32. George won five medals at the competition. His parents ________ very proud of him.
A. can’t be B. can’t have C. must have been D. could have been
33. “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” – “________”
A. Sorry, I haven’t got it here. C. Good, I hope so.
B. Well. I’m not sure when. D. Sure. What’s problem?
34. ______ you keep it in good condition, I`ll lend you my car.
A. So long as B. Although C. Because D. While
35. At this time next week, all of the students __________ for their examinations.
A. will be sat B. have been sitting C. have sat D. will be sitting
36. Alex failed his English exam, but his teacher is going to give him ________chance to pass it.
A. another B. the other C. the others D. other
37. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
38. Last night's concert did not _________ our expectations.
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 A. catch up with B. stand in for C. come up to D. look up to
39. Peter: I didn't know you could play badminton so well, David.
David: Thank you. _________. I wish I could play half as well as you.
A. That's a nice compliment B. That is not your fault
C. You're welcome D. I certainly play very excellent
40. Our project was successful ________ its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to C. regardless D. on behalf of
41. To attract more learners, we need updated teaching ________.
A. solutions B. methods C. treatments D. modes
42. I’d rather that the boys ________ so much trouble in the last party.
A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t make C. weren’t be making D. hadn’t made
43. They’ve put forth many suggestions, ________ sound practical, in my opinion.
A. neither of which B. none of them C. none of which D. not any of them
44. Frankly, we ________ a hand had they asked us to.
A. could have given B. would give C. must have given D. should be giving
45. The hotel we stayed at was really filthy, and I’m not ________.
A. exaggerating B. lying C. amplifying D. boasting
II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm)
PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
46. The animals appeared …………………………….when the flames surrounded them. CONTROL
47. The Eiffel Tower is …………………………….one of Paris's most familiar landmarks.
48. It is absolutely dishonest and …………………………….to cheat your parents. HONOUR
49. This …………………………….has written an outstanding book about family life. sociology
50. He behaved rather …………………………….under the circumstances. SUSPECT
51. He is in his late 50’s and yet his energy seems …………………………….. EXHAUST
52. Your …………………………….on the eve of the exam meant a lot. COURAGE
53. Meeting her sooner or later is …………………………….. AVOID
54. Most factories and plants release …………………………….into the atmosphere. POLLUTE
55. The 18th century brought about the …………………………….of the human mind. LIGHT
PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each)
There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and
correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an
example.
ERROR IN A PASSAGE 02
Line Passage
1 The best way to learn English is to come to class regular and do your homework.
2 If you miss several days of classes, for any reason, you cannot keep up with the others
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3 students. The Language and Culture Centre is a serious academic program in intensive
4 English and wants all of its students to success. Therefore, students are expected to
5 attend all classes regularly, do all classroom assignments, meet all class requirements,
6 and make academic progress. Students who do not meet these standards may be placed
7 on probation. Students placed on academic probation with meet their teacher(s) and
8 with either or both the Associate Director and Foreign Student Advisor. Students will be
9 inform in writing of the terms and length of their probation. Students who have 30 hours
10 of absences are in danger of being placed on academic probation. Students fail to meet
11 the terms of their probation will be terminated from the LCC for the remainder of the
12 semester. This will also likely result on loss of student status with the US Immigration
and Naturalisation Service.

Line Error Correction

1 00. Regular → regularly
56. →
57. →
58. →
59. →
60. →
PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the
following sentences.
61. We ran …………….the flag early this morning before the parade started.
62. The police are looking …………….an incident which took place this afternoon.
63. We often end …………….sleeping at Ty's house. His mom doesn't mind.
64. I’m afraid you are not eligible …………….a pension until you are 65.
64. It never occurred …………….me to ask him for proof of his identity.
65. Put …………….the cigarette, please. I don’t like the smell of your tobacco.
66. If you carry …………….working so hard, you'll make yourself ill.
67. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim …………….the target, and try not to kill anyone.
68. This is …………….far the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
69. She’s so involved …………….doing her research that she never has time to relax.
70. Work piles …………….whenever I’m away on holiday.
KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ
PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage.
UNDER THE CITY STREETS
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 While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public face of most major
cities, these cities also have a mass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below ground which keep
everything working. This other world exists, forgotten or neglected by all but a tiny (71) ________
of engineers and historians. For example, there are more than 150 kilometres of rivers under the
streets of London. Most have been (72) ________ over and, sadly, all that (73) ________ is their
names. Perhaps the greatest (74) ________ to the city is the River Fleet, a (75) ________ great
river which previously had beautiful houses on its (76) ________. It now goes underground in the
north of the city and (77) ________ into the River Thames by Blackfriars Bridge. The London
Underground (78) ________ 1,000 kilometres of underground railway track winding under the
capital and more than 100 stations below street level. Along some underground railway lines,
commuters can sometimes catch a (79) ________ glimpse of the platforms of more than 40 closed
stations which have been left under the city. (80) ________ some are used as film sets, most lie
forgotten. Some have had their entrances on the street turned into restaurants and shops, but
most entrances have been pulled down.
71. A. number B. amount C. total D. few
72. A. covered B. protected C. hidden D. sheltered
73. A. stays B. stops C. remains D. keeps
74. A. miss B. absence C. waste D. loss
75. A. once B. past C. then D. prior
76. A. borders B. coasts C. banks D. rims
77. A. gets B. flows C. leaks D. lets
78. A. holds B. contains C. has D. consists
79. A. rapid B. brief C. fast D. sharp
80. A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. Since
Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by humans
to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials
adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When
the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants
were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled-a far cry from the extensive list of
harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health
aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future,
even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and
nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentrations of these
pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in
biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to
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move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds
dwarfs that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a
localized area, such as a city.
In this localized region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the
natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious
chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than
the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual
concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact the numerical value tells
us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would
occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts
per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a
natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.
81. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution
B. What constitutes an air pollutant
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause
D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
82. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
83. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _________.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
84. The word "altered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed
85. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the
following reasons?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
86. According to the passage, which of the following is true about human generated air pollution in
localized regions?
A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region.
B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants.
C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions.
D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants.
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87. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak
88. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only
useful if _________.
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. the naturally occurring level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly
89. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
90. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution
laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
PART 2: WRITING (2 pts)
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.0 pt – 0.2/ each)
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged, using
the words given.
91. It seems that no one predicted the final outcome of the negotiations.
 No one seems ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. They often went to the zoo with their parents as children.
 Their parents ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
 What I should ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

94. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
 Martin’s poor ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline?” said John.
 John offered .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

96. I was strongly impressed by the performance of that young singer. (impression)
 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
97. John failed to find the source of the River Nile. (succeed)
 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. Without tourism, this area wouldn’t have much income. (depends)
 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
99. “Don’t swim out too far,” the guard said to us. (against)
 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100. I found it difficult to follow the instructions. (trouble)
 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................