Tài liệu English for english 2017 2018 (1)

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THÁI NGUYÊN KỲ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN Năm học 2017 - 2018 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (dành cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Tiếng Anh) Ngày thi: 23/04/2017 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi theo hướng dẫn dưới mỗi câu) Điểm Bằng số Giám khảo số 1 (Họ tên, chữ ký) Giám khảo số 2 (Họ tên, chữ ký) Số phách (Do chủ tịch HĐ ghi) Bằng chữ Đề thi này gồm có 8 trang được đánh số từ 1 - 8. Thí sinh kiểm tra số trang đề thi trước khi làm bài. SECTION A. PHONETICS Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others. Example: 00. A. man B. bad C. many D. manage Answer: 00. C 01. A. husband B. headaches C. basic D. housewife 02. A. pour B. flour C. scour D. sour 03. A. hatred B. relieved C. dogged D. sacred Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. Write your answers A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 04. A. opportunity B. occupation C. Nepalese D. committee 05. A. lemonade B. introduce C. understand D. atmosphere 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. SECTION B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 06. The first textbook written for teaching English as a foreign language came_____ in the 16th century. A. in B. on C. out D. to 07. It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do _____ makes life happy. A. that B. which C. what D. who 08. In Japan, there is a lot of emphasis ________ politeness. A. on B. about C. with D. in 09. Normally, the school doesn’t allow _____in the classroom. A. to smoke B. smoke C. smoking D. to smoking 1 10. It is true that _______ drinking is bad for people’s health. A. sufficient B. little C. enough D. excessive 11. Drinking water ________ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth. A. containing B. including C. made up of D. composed of 12. By and _____, the students of Thai Nguyen Specialized High School are well-behaved. A. by B. from C. forward D. large 13. It is essential that every student_______to learn English at university. A. to have B. have C. has D. had 14. I’ll never forget Mr.Smith, _______ we have made great progress. A. with help whom B. with who help C. with the help of who D. with whose help 15. It looks like the weather is changing for _______. Shall we stick to our plan? A. the worse B. worse C. the worst D. worst 16. Please remain ______, the winner of the prize will be announced soon. A. seating B. seated C. to seat D. to be seated 17. A new planet has been discovered recently. It’s ______ Earth, and hopefully it can support human life. A. almost three times the size of B. three times the size than C. three times almost as large as D. almost three times as larger as 18. President Donald Trump launched a military strike against Syria ________ the pretext that Mr. Assad’s government gassed their own citizens. A. in B. on C. at D. to 19. Harry’s new jacket doesn’t seem to fit him very well. He _______ it on before he bought it. A. must have tried B. should have tried C. needn’t have tried D. might have tried 20. Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britian___ actually conquer the island. A. the Romans did B. did the Romans C. the Roman D. Romans that 06. 11. 16. 07. 12. 17. 08. 13. 18. 09. 14. 19. 10. 15. 20. II. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits the space in the same line. 21. This city has over half a million (inhabit). 22. Many children create (imagine) friends to talk to. 23. I’d like to make a (draw) from my bank account, please. 24. I’m afraid I left the chicken in the oven a bit long so it’s a little (do). 25. If we don't (economy) on electricity, there will be power cuts. 26. People used to suffer from their life-time physical (normal). 27. A good dictionary is (dispense) for learning a foreign language. 28. His boss told him off because he had behaved (responsible). 29. You must learn to (different) between politeness and real kindness. 30. Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, (sport) and working with others. 21. 22. 23. 2 24. 27. 30. 25. 28. 26. 29. III. Complete the text below by filling in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION. 31. She said she didn’t need any support that she could arrange everything...................... herself. 32. Danny wished his father could stay ...................... good, but the man still had a few months of the military service to do. 33. Mrs Railey was very glad ............... her son’s victory in the school competition 34. I am unable to use my computer at present; it’s been............... repair since last Monday. 35. After a long walk through the dense jungle, the refugees found themselves in a rocky terrain where they could feel free ................... their pursuers. 36. The poor man died ................ heart attack had been our most devoted worker. 37. Apart .............. a hash physical training, the troops have had to go through an extensive language course. 38. For many years, the population of the Siberian tiger has been ................ real danger of extinction. 39. Alice is working hard ................... her business skills as she wants to make a good manageress. 40. This man has no idea about the law procedures, he must have been appointed as a juror ........................ mistake. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. IV. Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. 41.Two these dresses are almost alike, but she doesn’t like either of them. A B C D 42. He felt ashamed by his carelessness for having taken someone else’s bicycle. A B C D 43. Coastal waters are inhabited not only by fish but also by such sea creature as shrimps and clams. A B C D 44. No other quality is more important for a scientist to acquire as to observe carefully. A B C D 45. The most effective measure increasing production is to mechanize farming. A B C D 46. The fire spread quickly but the could escape from the blazing house A B C D 47. No matter how intelligence he is, he can’t solve this difficult problem. A B C D 48. All Americans love going to concerts, plays, art galleries and watch their favorite sports and teams. A B C D 49. As soon as we’ve finished supper, we’ll all go to downtown to see our friends. 3 A B C D 50. Wealthy people have always desired wearing precious stones because their beauty is lasting. A B C D 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. SECTION C. READING I. Read the passage and decided which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each blank. The history of the teddy bear goes back no further than 1903. In that year, a cartoon (51)______in an American newspaper showing President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt (52)________ to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expedition. Soon after this, an enterprising toy shop owner in New York made some toy bears and (53)______ them in his shop window with a sign that said ‘Teddy’s bear’. These bears proved to be so popular that they soon sold (54)_____, and it wasn’t long before a factory was established to take advantage of the great (55)_______for these new toys. At about the same time, the Steiff toy factory in Germany had introduced a (56)___________of soft toys, made out of mohair and wood shavings, with movable heads and limbs. (57)______ the popularity of teddy bears in the USA, Steiff decided to (58)_______making these as well and they were modeled on the real bears in Stuttgart zoo. It is these early Steiff bears that are now most eagerly sought after by collectors. These days, teddy bears are a good investment for people who want to sell them years later at a much (59)_________ price. However, it’s obvious that most teddy lovers collect them for (60)______ rather profit. 51. A. remarked B. appeared C. approached D. reported 52. A. defending B. letting C. denying D. refusing 53. A. displayed B. published C. introduced D. demonstrated 54. A. out B. up C. off D. away 55. A. claim B. order C. demand D. request 56. A. grade B. chain C. kind D. range 57. A. Given B. As C. Although D. Since 58. A. enter B. put C. set D. begin 59. A. hotter B. higher C. harder D. heavier 60. A. charm B. purpose C. pleasure D. choice 51. 56. 52. 57. 53. 58. 54. 59. 55. 60. II. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word. Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those 4 who (61)______the courage to leave their family and friends to settle down in a new place. However, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: Culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we (62)_____ up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often be (63)______ aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and tradition can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to (64)_______on with local people and to (65)_______friends. They might not approve of things you do or object to things you say. You might even be banned (66)_______ doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (67)______you were to move to a country such as Singapore, you might find some of the laws very strict. There, people can be forced to pay for a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad (68)_______in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does (69)______real courage to make such a big change to your life, but many people agree (70)________it is worth it in the end. 61. 64. 67. 70. 62. 65. 68. 63. 66. 69. III. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80. DON’T WORRY IN SILENCE When we are young, sometimes the hardest thing about feelings is actually sharing them with others, though, I realise now, it is certainly worth making the effort to do so. Sharing with others helps us to share the load, as it were. It was not until much later, looking back over my childhood that I realised that the first step in sharing was to identify what feelings I actually had! Making a list of them seemed to help. Was I happy or was I sad? Was it all emotion experienced only at that particular time or did I tend to feel like that all the time? My problem was that I had not realised that some fears are quite acceptable and even helpful at times, while others can actually get in the way of enjoying everyday things such as learning, playing with a friend or experiencing for the first time the change from Primary to Secondary level. This is when I really should have had a chat with my parents instead of holding it all inside, as they would have been able to lessen my anxiety about moving up. There were times when my anxiety would also be accompanied by a headache, a stomachache or dizziness. My grandmother used to tell me that there is a certain part of the brain that controls that fight or flight feeling. Not that I had any idea what she was talking about as I must have been only about knee-high at the time! I recall a small group of us feeling uncomfortable at the idea of meeting new teachers or moving up to the “big” school. That kind of discomfort at such an age is natural when faced with something new. Better late than never, I realised that being shy is not such a bad thing. Nobody actually sets out to 5 be like that, it just happens naturally. I understood quite quickly that the key to shyness is just to be yourself. No matter the age, it’s healthy to get things off your chest! In fact, I quickly found that some of my friends had the same feelings and became quite happy to share their secrets. Sometimes, just inviting a shy child to join in a game a couple of times helped them to get over their feelings of shyness. There were other times when I felt sad about leaving Primary school, but then again, it was one of the many normal emotions or moods we have all experienced during that period of change. Unhappiness was the emotion I felt when I had to say goodbye to certain dear friends. It made me feel like crying, though even crying made me feel better as tears slowly washed away the negative emotions. When the sadness started to disappear, it felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I now realise at the tender age of twenty- eight that, even though, there might sometimes seem to be no reason to look on the bright side of life, for every bad there is a good. Also, having friends who think optimistically can help you get on your feet again and move forward onto a more positive path. 71. What do youngsters find most difficult to do? A. to make an effort B. to realise that life is hard. C. to tell others how they feel. D. to accept help from others. 72. What was the writer’s first move towards sharing her feelings? A. to decide which particular feelings she had B. to finish writing her lists of feelings C. to look back over the years D. to ask people questions about her feelings 73. What the writer finally realised about fears is that ____________. A. they all get in the way B. they can happen every day C. some are more helpful than others D. it is better to hold them inside 74. What does the writer mean by “knee-high”? A. too short B. too young C. too high D. too tall 75. According to the writer, what is the best way to handle shyness? A. to realise that it is uncomfortable B. to realise that age matters C. to understand that it is unhealthy D. to be your usual self 76. When the writer’s sadness began to disappear, she felt _______________ . A. she had lost weight B. she was heavier C. more positive about life D. more emotional about life 77. The writer realises now for the first time that ______________. A. there is always a reason to look on the bright side B. she has optimistic friends C. you can get on your feet again your self D. it’s difficult to tell good from bad The exact number of people who died in the cyclone that struck Bangladesh last year will probably never be known. Winds reaching 145 miles per hour hammered the country’s low-lying southeastern coast for nine hours, at one point driving a wall of water roughly 20 feet high across the area- one of the most densely populated places in the world. It was the strongest storm ever recorded in the region. The official news agency reported that 125,000 victims had been confirmed dead, but it was believed that the toll was actually much higher. 78. One can infer from the passage that one reason why so many lives were lost in the cyclone was 6 because _______. A. the area struck was one of the most overcrowded in the world B. the Bangladesh government had failed to foresee such a disaster C. most of the population had no decent housing D. the people were not prepared 79. We can understand from the passage that the official figures given regarding the death toll ___________. A. were much higher than the authorities expected B. overestimated the number of victims C. didn’t reflect the actual extent of the tragedy D. included only those drowned 80. The passage aims to impress on the reader ___________. A. the extent of suffering experienced by the people in Bangladesh B. the magnitude of the cyclone’s destructive force C. the inadequacy of the relief work sent in D. the extent of the poverty and misery in Bangladesh 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. SECTION D. WRITING I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one printed before it. 81. George didn’t know any Portuguese, so he used a phrase book when he was there. Not............................................................................................................................................................. 82. Don’t worry about your costume; concentrate on learning your lines. Instead....................................................................................................................................................... 83. People think that heart disease is caused by eating the wrong things. Heart disease............................................................................................................................................. 84. We’re staying in the same hotel so that we can save some money. So as.......................................................................................................................................................... 85. I think there’s little chance of Spain’s winning the competition. I don’t think it’s likely............................................................................................................................... 86. “ I wish I knew the answer to this question” Tom said. Tom said ..……………………………………………………………………………………………… 87. Without water, no living creatures could live on this planet. If there………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 88. Please don’t tell anyone what I have just said. I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 89. The last time they went to the cinema was 6 months ago. They haven’t…………………………………………………………………………………………… 90. Everyone started complaining the moment the announce was made. No sooner………………………………………………………………….............................................. 7 II. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, using the word given in CAPITALS. This word must not be altered in any way. 91. If the curtain were longer, it would reach the floor. (ENOUGH) The curtain is............................................................................................................................................. 92. Wendy is so cheerful that he makes other people around him happy. (SUCH) Wendy is................................................................ he makes other people around him happy. 93. Living in a foreign country isn’t strange to me now. (GOT) I.................................................................................................in a foreign country. 94. “I don’t think you should become a model” Jane’s teacher said to her. (BECOMING) Jane’s teacher advised............................................................................................................................... 95. Helen plays the guitar better than Liz. (SO) Liz doesn’t …………………………………………………………………………………………… 96. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early” John said (APOLOGIZED) John ………………………………………………………………… leave so early 97. This is the worst production of this play I have ever seen (BAD) I have ………………………………………………………production of this play. 98. If I could work in the media, that what I would like to do (OPPORTUNITY) If I …………………………………so, I would like to work in the media. 99. I’ve arranged a trip around Europe next year. (ARRANGEMENT) I’ve …………………………………on a trip around Europe next year. 100. I’m sure that her success made her parents feel wonderful (MUST) Her success ………………………………………………… feel wonderful The end Total mark: 100: 10 = 10 8