Đáp án đề thi vào lớp 10 môn tiếng anh chuyên Hà Tĩnh năm 2012

Part I. Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each sentence.

Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in each sentence.

Your answer:

Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Had we caught the earlier train, we__________ home by now.

2. There was nothing they could do _______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.

3. He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _________ a brilliant idea.

4. Mary: “Peter failed in the final examination last term.”           – Nancy: “__________”

5. The man who was taken to hospital had been __________ for three hours.

6. After each chapter in this book _________ where reference materials may be included.

7. Every possible means _________ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.

8. The waves on the beach on the west coast of  Florida are not ________ on the east coast.

9. Assistant: “Is there anything I can do for you, sir?”       – Customer: “__________.”

10. When replying to this advertisement, please __________ a stamped addressed envelope.

11. Such ________ that we didn’t want to go home.

12. We were very tired last night because we _________ football in the afternoon.

13. Nobody understands what the man over there says, _________?

14. We should participate in the movements ­­_________ the natural environment.

15.  Another ________ will be drawn from the experiment.

Your answer:

Part III. Complete the space in each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition.

Your answer:

Part IV. Each of the following sentences contains ONE mistake. Find and correct it. Number 0 has been done as an example.

0. Placebos look like real drugs, but most consist only in sugar or a salt solution.

1. The spinal cord is the main pathway for messages travelling between the brain for the rest of the body.

2. In 1960, chemists developed synthetic pheromones that were used to controlling insect pests.

3. Foods of animal origin generally supply greatest deal of iron to the diet than foods of plant origin.

4. Many discoveries have made in the fields of chemistry and physics.

5. There are some scissors in the dark drawer in the bedroom if you need it for cutting paper.

6. We see lightning before we hear the thunder it causes because sound travels more slowly than light is.

7. Bats are able to guide themselves by producing sound waves so high for us to hear.

8. Anyone who has ever tried to pick up spilled mercury agree that this element is hard to handle.

9. That touching toads causes warts are still one of the most widely believed superstitions in America.

10. A balance between cheap production and high quality have been a major concern in the field of crafts.

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Part V. Read the text and then give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the gaps.

Number (0) has been done as an example.

Part VI. Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each space.

No More Classes

The use of computers has meant students can study language programmes (1) __ their own speed when and for how long they want and no need to worry about the teacher having a favourite or doing (2)__ another boring lesson. What’s more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (3) __ on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf and (4) __ conversations with other computerised students. They might (5) __ choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant. At the (6) __ of a button they would be transported to (7) __ realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion. All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (8) __ to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England. Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons. But would it ever (9) ___ the classroom? Hopefully not. Surely the need to relate to real people talking about real issues and generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to (10) __ at least a little of their time with real people.

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Part VII.  Read the passage carefully and find the missing word to complete each space.

Exam Tips

When the day comes give yourself plenty of time to do everything: have breakfast but don’t drink too much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too (1) __ or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start. Try not to talk (2) __ the exam before you go in.

In the exam, calm yourself (3) __ by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read the exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (4) __ indicate how the questions should be (5) __ If possible start with the ones (6) __ can do easily to give you confidence. Remember what you’ve learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don’t panic (7) __ everyone around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don’t be tempted to follow their example.

Finally, after the exam, don’t join in a discussion about (8) __ everyone else did, unless you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (9) __, remember that exams are not designed to catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you (10) __ and what you can do.

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Part VIII. You are going to read an extract from a writer’s journal. For Questions 1-8, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Six months ago I made a rash promise. The leader of the youth club in our village rang me in March saying, “We’re thinking of running a children’s playscheme for a day in October half-term. Would you be prepared to help?” My response was “Sure, why not?” In truth I was a little flattered to be asked, even though working as a care assistant with old people hardly qualified me for the role. Still, I duly put the date in my diary and of course I forgot all about it. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this but time has a habit of speeding along faster than a police car chasing a robber and, before I knew it, the day was dawning.

I arrived at the youth centre that morning feeling full of trepidation. There was a gang of 12 helpers including me and each pair had been allocated a particular age group. Mine was the 10 to 11 year olds. Even with the planning meeting I had attended the week before, I worried about whether I was up to the task. Why hadn’t I read through the copious lesson plans we were given beforehand? And wasn’t the average 10-year-old more interested in the latest Play Station game than making things with paper and glue?

All too quickly the children began arriving. The look of relief on parents’ faces as they handed their offspring over to us was quite comical. A handful of the children were already members of the club but the other forty five or so were from the local primary schools. Again I asked myself why I had elected to spend a day with all these ‘little monsters’ especially when I have two all of my own to contend with!

I needn’t have worried of course as it turned out to be a marvelous day. We watched entertaining DVD clips, learned ‘action’ songs, made clay pyramids, decorated biscuits, played memory games and spent some time in quiet reflection. I say ‘we’ because I rediscovered my inner child and joined in all the activities.

The particular highlight for me was the final rendition of “He’s got the whole world in his hands” in the closing part of the day. The children knew the words and actions off by heart and sang so loudly it was almost enough to bring the roof down. It’s difficult to explain those moments; only that the body tingles with the pleasure of having witnessed something so magical.

Of course there were also moments of great poignancy. I found it difficult to stop thinking of one little girl, who mentioned oh-so-casually that her mum was in hospital and would be there for a long time. It’s easy for us adults to idealise childhood and forget that some children have their own burden of anxieties and concerns. When I got home utterly exhausted, still with modelling clay under my fingernails, I reflected on what a privilege it had been.

There was one disappointment for the children and that was that the playscheme was only running for a day, and not the whole week. As I said farewell to my group, one of the children turned and said “Can we do it again in the next holiday, Miss?” My response was, “Sure, why not?”

1. When the offer of the job was made the writer____________.

2. When the day arrived the writer was surprised _____________.

3. When the writer arrived to start her job she ____________.

4. According to the writer, the parents were ____________.

5. The writer needn’t have worried because ____________.

6. The writer’s best moment ______________.

7. According to the writer, adults _______________.

8. What is the writer’s attitude by the end of the day?

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Part IX. Use the words and  phrases given to write a complete letter.

Dear Mary,

1. Thank you / much / letter / arrive / few days ago.

2. It / lovely / hear / you.

3. I / sorry / I / not / write / such / long time / because I / busy / lately.

4. As you know / we / buy / new house / May.

5. It / very bad condition / and / need / a lot / work.

6. We / finish / most / it now / and it / look / very nice.

7. John and I / decide / give / house – warming party / October 2^nd.

8. You / think / you / able / come?

9. Please give / me / ring / let / know / you / make / it.

10. I / really / look forward / see / you again.

Love,    Bob

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Part X. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles then write an essay of about 200 words to explain why you think it is important to people’s lives.

• automobiles

• bicycles

• airplanes