Sở gd&T hòa bình đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 chuyên Anh
chính thức THPT chuyên Hoàng văn thụ (2009-2010)
Môn: Tiếng Anh
(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi)
Thi gian: 120 phút (không k thi gian giao )
im Giám kho 1 Giám kho 2 S phách
Bng s Bng ch
Question I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group (0,5 p).
Chọn một từ có phần gạch chân đợc phát âm khác với các từ còn lại (0,5 điểm).
1. A. uniform B. unless C. unique D. united
2. A. realize. B. device C. surprise D. promise
3. A. allow B. follow C. snow D. below
4. A. call B. count C. centre D. cable
5. A. dream B. leather C. stream D. cream
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Question II. Choose one answer among A, B, C, or D that best completes the following sentences
(2.0pts).
Chn mt phng án đúng trong s A, B, C v D ho n th nh mỗi câu sau (2,0 im).
1. At last you are here. Wefor you for 30 minutes.
A. have been waiting B. have waited C. waited D. had waited
2. Were you of the regulation against smoking in this area ?
A. capable B. aware C. involved D. interested
3. The earthquake6.5 on the Ritcher scale.
A. weighed B. measured C. counted D. achieved
4. I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.
A. However B. Therefore C. Due to D. Since
5. Tom was unaware of the danger. He was notof it.
A. conscious B. knowledgeable C. sensitive D. sensible
6. What is on VTV3 at 8.15?

A. Though B. Since C. Despite D. As

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Question III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets (1.0pt).
Cho dạng ®óng của từ trong ngoặc (1,0 điểm).
1. , we couldn’t find a solution to the problem. (FORTUNE)
2. Passover of the Jewish people is a festival which celebrates
from slavery. (FREE)
3. Our ………… lasted 2 hours. (DISCUSS)
4. Sometimes it is difficult to make a good on a difficult problem. (DECIDE)
5. The town has experienced a rapid ………………… for ten years. (DEVELOP)
6. He was very angry because I with him on that matter. (AGREE)
7. My friend’s hobby is ……………… .stamps. (COLLECT)
8. Serve the two dishes……………… , one on a plate and another in a bowl. (SEPARATE)
9. It was such an day that we sang a lot together. (ENJOY)
10. Students should be ……… to be proud of school uniforms. (COURAGE)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question IV. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the suggested words given so that it has
exactly the same meaning as the one printed before it (1.0 pt).
ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau b¾t ®Çu b»ng tõ gîi ý cho s½n sao cho nghÜa cña c©u viÕt l¹i kh«ng ®æi so víi
nghÜa cña c©u ®· cho (1,0 ®iÓm).
1. Can they control the city traffic more effectively?
 Can the city traffic……………………………………………………………………
2. Although he has a good job, he doesn’t feel very happy about it.

A B C D
6. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert.
A B C D
7. If he hadnt been late for work every morning, he wouldnt lost his job.
A B C D
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8. He spoke a few English, so we were able to communicate with him.
A B C D
9. It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed.
A B C D
10. They asked me a lot of questions, most of that I couldnt answer well.
A B C D
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question VI. Complete the passage by filling in each space with one suitable word (1.0 p).
Điền từ thích hợp vào mỗi chỗ trống để hòan thành đoạn văn sau (1,0 điểm).
The world oceans are (1) vast that they can cope with the present levels of population.
However, little (2) known about the long-term effects of such low poisoning. The (3) serious
problem of modern times is that man is destroying the earths natural resources and transforming huge
areas (4) wasteland. (5) a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (6) to feed
the worlds rapidly increasing population. A way of protecting all the wildlife (7) the earth must
also be found as many species are in dangers of disappearing completely from the face of the earth. The
dangers, however, are not confined solely to the land (8) the sea. The smoke in the atmosphere, for
(9) in increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has (10) reduced in many cities. Mans
whole environment is being changed in a serious way.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question VII. Answer the question by filling in the blank with A, B, C or D (1,5 pts)

4. Taking a short nap is necessary when
A. you feel sleepy and can’t concentrate on studying
B. your eyes become red after studying
C. you cannot lift your eyes away from your books
D. you want to go on after getting your concentration
5. The best title for the passage may be
A. how to use your study time efficiently
B. how to build up good study habits
C. how to get relaxed when studying
D. how to avoid sleepiness when studying
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Question VIII. Use the suggestions to complete each sentence of the following letter (2.0 pts).
Sö dông c¸c tõ gîi ý cho s½n ®Ó hoµn thµnh bøc th sau (2,0 ®iÓm).
Dear Julia,
1. I/ sorry/ it take/ so long/ reply/ letter.
2. I/ just/ come back/ trip/ the North/ country.
3. You/ be pleased/ know/ I come/ London/ next weekend.
4. It seem/ long time/ since/ we last see/ other.
5. I/ like/ meet you/ and/ go out/ together.
6. I wonder/ you like/ go/ see/ film/ play.
7. There/ be/ new Harrison Ford film/ New Century cinema.
8. Perhaps/ can go/ meal/ drink/ afterwards.
9. Give/ ring later/ week/ arrange/ more definite.
10. I/ look forward/ hear/ you soon.
Love,
Mary
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