Part I. Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others in each sentence.
1. A. pleasure B. leisure C. escape D. decision
2. A. ache B. chorus C. chef D. choir
3. A. compliments B. volunteers C. laughs D. tanks
4. A. any B. fat C. add D. habit
5. A. booked B. sacred C. placed D. promised

Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in each sentence.
6. A. advertise B. newspaper
7. A. possible B. public
8. A. consume B. garbage
9. A. continue B. resource
10. A. throughout B. difficulty

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.
A. would have been B. would be C. were D. will be
2. There was nothing they could do _______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. unless B. instead of C. than D. but
3. He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _________ a brilliant idea.
A. came up to B. put up with C. came up with D. put through to
4. Mary: “Peter failed in the final examination last term.” – Nancy: “__________”
A. Really? B. Sorry to hear that. C. What’s wrong? D. I can’t believe it.
5. The man who was taken to hospital had been __________ for three hours.
A. insensitive B. unconscious C. unfeeling D. indifferent
6. After each chapter in this book _________ where reference materials may be included.
A. do the pages find B. are found the pages
C. are the pages found D. the pages are found
7. Every possible means _________ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
A. is used B. have been used C. are used D. has used

10.
Nobody is safe __________ suspicion at the moment.

The police took the burglars __________ surprise.
He had to pick up his welfare cheque __________ person.
400 people a year die of this disease __________ average.
I know her __________ sight, but I don’t know her name.
He says he is ill. Or __________ other words, he doesn’t want to come.
Mr. Knight can not be here, so his wife will accept the prize __________ his behalf.
The surgeon would have operated __________ her if he had felt he could save her life.
The rain will become heavy __________ times in the afternoon.
Why do you persist __________ blaming yourself for what happened?

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.
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.


say (7) ___IGNORE___ is the cause of
the problem and point out that
(8)___ADEQUATE___ cleaning can
lead to serious food poisoning. The (9)
___SOLVE___? Make sure you clean all
work surfaces (10) ___ DAY___ and keep
an eye on that dishcloth!
9. ……………………….….…….
10. ………………………….……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.
1. A. with B. for
2. A. still B. for
3. A. place B. put
4. A. take B. do
5. A. although B. preferably

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____________.
A. felt she had made a mistake to
agree
B. thought she had appropriate experience
for the job
C. believed she shouldn’t have
been asked

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
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

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ
ĐÀO TẠO

HÀ TĨNH

ĐÁP ÁN KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH lỚP 10 thpT
CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH Năm HỌC 2012 – 2013

Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Cho thí sinh chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
6. D 7. B 8. D
Part VII. (2 điểm): 0,2 / câu
1. early 2. about 3. down 4. that/which 5. answered
6. you 7. if/when 8. what 9. all 10. understand

Part VIII. (2 điểm): 0,25 / câu
1. A 2. A
5. C 6. C

Part IX. (2 điểm): 0,2 / câu
Dear Mary,
1. Thank you very much for your / the letter which arrived / arriving a few days ago.
2. It was lovely to hear from you.
3. I am sorry I haven’t written (to you) for such a long time because I’ve been very busy.
4. As you know, we bought a new house in May.
5. It was in very bad condition and it needed a lot of work.
6. We have finished most of it now and it looks very nice.
7. John and I (have) decided to give a house-warming party on October 2
nd
8. Do you think you will be able to come?
9. Please give me a ring and let me know if / whether you can make it.
10. I am really looking / really look forward to seeing you again.
Love
Bob
Part X. (3 điểm):
– Nội dung (content): 1.5 điểm: đúng yêu cầu của đề, đúng hình thức của một bài luận, ý rõ ràng
- Từ vựng (vocabulary): 0.5 điểm: cách dùng từ chính xác, đa dạng
- Ngữ pháp (grammar): 0.5 điểm: dùng chính xác về cách sử dụng
- Tính mạch lạc và trôi chảy (coherence and cohesion) + độ dài (length): 0.5 điểm
- Sai dưới 4 lỗi không trừ điểm.