Đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 Tiếng anh THPT chuyên (Có đáp án) - Năm học 2013-2014 - Sở GD & ĐT Bắc Ninh

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UBND tỉnh Bắc Ninh 
Sở Giáo dục và Đào Tạo 
đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên 
Năm học 2013-2014 
Môn thi : Tiếng Anh (Dành cho thí sinh thi vào chuyên Anh) 
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) 
Ngày thi: 20 tháng 6 năm 2013 
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang, thớ sinh làm bài ra tờ giấy thi) 
PART I: PHONETICS (0.5 point) 
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others of the group. 
1. A. government B. musician C. disgusting D. exhausting 
2. A. successful B. interest C. arrangement D. disaster 
3. A. competition B. repetition C. equivalent D. disappointment 
4. A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise 
5. A. academic B. education C. impossible D. optimistic 
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3.5 points) 
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (1.5 points) 
1. All of his past has contributed __________ his present success. 
 A. in B. for C. with D. to 
2. Researchers are looking into __________ influential television is. 
 A. how B. what C. why D. where 
3. __________ Peter goes, he takes his dog with him. 
A. No matter where B. However C. Whereas D. Although where 
4. Is Paul __________ went on a picnic last weekend? 
A. the one that his friends B. the one whose friends C. he whose friends D. having friends who 
5. I think we should set _________ before dawn to avoid the traffic. 
 A. up B. on C. in D. off 
6. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell. 
A. That we refer to B. What we refer to C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to 
7. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for __________ 15 minutes. 
 A. other B. others C. another D. the others 
8. This is _________ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do. 
 A. by far B. by chance C. by heart D. by myself 
9. ___________ , he felt so unhappy and lonely. 
 A. Despite of his riches B. Rich as was he 
 C. Rich though he was D. Despite of the fact that he was rich 
10. The play was not _________ what we had expected. 
 A. just B. absolutely C. at all D. very 
11. The date on this yoghurt is 1st June. It ________ bad by now. 
 A. must have gone B. will have been 
 C. could be D. must go 
12. The VCTV tries to _________ for all tastes with its 4 national programs. 
 A. cater B. suit C. furnish D. regard 
13. They’d never realized __________ kind person their neighbor was until they asked for her help. 
 A. so B. such C. how D. what a 
14. During the rush hour the traffic ________ in the city centre is terrible. 
 A. condensation B. congestion C. accumulation D. concentration 
15. It was in the house ___________. 
 A. where I was born B. in which I was born 
 C. that I was born D. I was born in. 
II. Use the correct form / tense of the given verb in each bracket. (0.8 point) 
1. Mike was exhausted because he (work) . in the garden all day. 
2. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) .. it very carefully at home. 
3. The cup, which is very old, certainly (lose) . its original color. 
4. I don’t mind her (appoint)  above me. 
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5. She feels as though she (sit) . on a fire. 
6. He suggested that a petition (draw)  up now. 
7. The price of gold (say) .. (go) . up now. 
III. Put in a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (0.5 point) 
1. She is married .. two children. 
2. Instead of beating . the bush, John came straight to the point. 
3. Mary has fallen . love with her boss. 
4. The old gentleman turned  to be an old friend of his grandfather’s. 
5. It really gets me  having to work so much overtime. 
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage. (0.7 point) 
 Example: 0. development 
The history of skateboarding in the USA 
 The (0. develop) .. of the sport of skateboarding can be traced back to the early 1890s, when 
children in California first used wooden boards to ‘surf’ the streets. During the 1950s, the popularity of the 
sport increased and manufacturers began producing the first factory-made boards. By the 1960s, the sport 
had gained an (1. impress) .. following, not just in the USA, but (2. world) .. 
 However, by 1965, concerns about safety resulted in regulations being introduced to ban 
skateboarding in most public places in the USA. This (3. effect) .. killed the sport there for the next 
decade. Companies that had been making a fortune selling skateboards suddenly faced huge (4. loss) 
.. and many went out of business. Over the next eight years, a few (5. enthusiasm) .continued 
practicing the sport but, although they tried hard to raise its profile, they were unsuccessful in their efforts. 
Then in 1973, some technological breakthroughs revolutionized the sport. The invention of new materials 
meant that manufacturers could (6. strong)  the boards but at the same time make them lighter and 
more manoeuvrable. Such improvements also made the boards less dangerous and (7. press)  from an 
increasing number of users led to the installation of special skateboarding parks. Despite the various 
setbacks it has suffered over the years, the sport is now stronger than ever. 
PART III: READING (3 points) 
I. Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks. (1 point) 
MTV HITS THE SCREEN 
A major chapter in the history of rock began on 1 August 1981, when Music Television, better 
known as MTV, first started broadcasting. Aimed at (1) .. aged between twelve and thirty five, 
its appearance coincided with the (2) . of what was then a relatively new art form: the rock video. 
 Filmed sequences of rock music were, of course, nothing new. Since the 1960s major bands such as 
the Beatles and the Rolling Stones had made short movies to promote their (3)  singles. What 
really helped MTV take (4) , though, was its clever idea of asking the record companies to let 
it use videos free of (5) , arguing that videos were promotional materials and that by showing 
them the new (6) . would be giving both companies and musicians free advertising. (7) 
.. the end all the main record labels agreed. 
 The only problem was that in those early years, before videos became as essential as they are now for 
any band of singers with serious (8)  of success, the playlist tended to be dominated by big bands 
that were already (9)  with sophisticated videos. But this did not seem to do much harm. In 
fact, within two years of its launch MTV was being shown by nearly two thousand cable television (10) 
. in the United States and would soon also be broadcasting from the UK in the form of MTV 
Europe. 
1. A. observers B. spectators C. viewers D. listeners 
2. A. climb B. lift C. increase D. rise 
3. A. freshest B. youngest C. latest D. soonest 
4. A. away B. up C. on D. off 
5. A. money B. charge C. payment D. fee 
6. A. channel B. producer C. speaker D. publication 
7. A. In B. At C. By D. To 
8. A. wishes B. hopes C. wants D. needs 
9. A. experimenting B. examining C. experiencing D. exploring 
10. A. societies B. unions C. companies D. programmers 
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II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. (1 point) 
Man probably could not live without the help of animals. The (1)  of animals in the 
balance of nature ranks as their most important service to man. 
Animals also serve man by (2)  him with many foods and other useful products. 
Without animals, man (3) . have no meat, milk, eggs, honey, wool, fur, or silk. 
For thousands of years, man has caused changes in the animal kingdom. He has tamed many kinds 
of animals and used (4) .. for food and clothing. He has killed or driven away animals that once 
attacked him or interfered with his use of land. Today, he tries to (5)  many kinds of animals 
that are in danger of dying. 
Like man, most plants depend on animals for many of their basic (6) .. . Without animals, 
many (7) . could not easily reproduce. For example, many plants with flowers depend on bees 
and other insects to (8) . their pollen from plant to plant. Many oak trees grow from acorns that 
squirrels bury and then forget, or (9) . acorns that deer step on and push deep into the soil. Birds 
often fly from one place to another with seeds slinging to (10)  feet. 
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answers for the following questions. (1 points) 
Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter 
and looked for what training was available in his home state and in Boston. Earl was one of the first 
American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary War 
battles of Lexington and Concord. In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four 
years. 
 When Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. 
While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City’s most elegant society women and 
their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way 
through southern New England and New York. Earl didn’t flatter his subjects, but his portraits showed a 
deep understanding of them, perhaps because he had sprung from the same root. 
 Among Earl’s most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. 
To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the 
Ellsworth’s interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sunlit fields, well- kept 
fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl’s paintings is something of an anomaly. 
Reclining Hunter, which for many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed 
gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the result of a day’s hunt. 
The viewer can also see a farmer’s donkey lying in the background, another of the hunter’s victims. This 
outrageously funny portrait couldn’t have been commissioned – no one would have wanted to be portrayed 
in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl’s wit as well as his 
uncommon technical skills. 
1. What is the author’s main purpose? 
 A. To discuss the life and the work of an American painter 
 B. To compare the art of Ralph Earl and Thomas Gainsborough 
 C. To trace Ralph Earl’s artistic influences 
 D. To describe the art scene in New York in the late eighteen century 
2. Which of the following is NOT given in the passage as a subject of one of Earl’s paintings? 
 A. people B. landscapes C. battle scenes D. fruits and flowers 
3. According to the passage, Benjamin West was Ralph Earl’s __________. 
 A. subject B. teacher C. student D. rival 
4. Which of the following could be substituted for “outstanding” without changing the meaning of the 
sentence? 
 A. excellent B. shocking C. unpaid D. illegal 
5. The word “itinerant” is closest in meaning to which of the following? 
 A. traveling B. successful C. talented D. innovative 
6. The author uses the phrase “sprung from the same root” to indicate that Ralph Earl and his subjects 
_________. 
 A. lived in the same town B. were about the same age 
 C. were equally successful D. had the same background 
7. According to the passage, one of the distinguishing features of the portrait of Oliver and Abigail 
Ellsworth is the contrast between ______________. 
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 A. the plainness of the figures and the luxury of the furnishings 
 B. the two styles used to paint the two figures 
 C. the sunlit fields and the dark interior 
 D. the straight fences and the curving Connecticut River 
8. Why does the author refer to Reclining Hunter as “something of an anomaly” in line 14? 
 A. It is so severe B. It is quite humorous 
 C. It shows Earl’s talent D. It was commissioned 
9. The word “he” refers to __________. 
 A. Ralph Earl B. the farmer C. the hunter D. Thomas Gainsborough 
10. The author’s attitude toward Ralph Earl is ___________. 
 A. admiring B. antagonistic C. neutral D. unflattering 
PART IV: WRITING (3 points) 
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one. (1.2 points) 
1. ‘That’s a lovely new dress, Jean’, said her mother. 
-> Jean’s mother complimented .... 
2. My boss works better when he is pressed for time. 
-> The less .. 
3. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later. 
-> Only when .. 
4. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. 
-> An increasing  
5. We must think about ways of improving the transport system. 
-> Thought must . 
6. I would like, moreover, to choose my own clothes. 
-> What’s . 
7. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness. 
-> Urgent .. 
8. Mr. Draynor claimed that hard work was the reason for his success. 
-> Mr. Draynor attributed . 
II. Write the new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the given word in any way. (1.2 
points) 
1. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. (word) 
->  
2. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (shoulders) 
-> . 
3. It is said that he has been to prison several times. (reputed) 
-> ... 
4. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? (live) 
->  
5. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. (under) 
-> Students  the additional evening lectures. 
6. Mr. Conrad’s son is becoming quite well-known as an artist. (name) 
-> Mr. Conrad’s son is making  himself as an artist. 
7. When it comes to punctuality, Fiona really takes after her mother. (concerned) 
-> As ., Fiona really takes after her mother. 
8. I’m going to eat less chocolate this year. (down) 
-> I’m going to .. of chocolate this year. 
III. Complete these sentences, using the words given. (0.6 point) 
1. / she / keep / me / wait / rain / ten minutes / last night. 
2. / it / important / your father / stop / smoke / at once. 
3. / Huynh Duc / use / be / best footballer / national football team. 
4. / she / hurt / learn / her boyfriend / forget / birthday. 
5. / now that / highway / build / it / take / only two hours / get there. 
6. / they / have / dogs / look / by their neighbor / whenever / they / go / holiday. 
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Hướng dẫn chấm đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên 
Năm học 2013-2014 
Môn thi : Tiếng Anh 
Điểm tổng : 10 điểm 
PART I: PHONETICS (0.5 point) 
 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3.5 points) 
I. (1.5 points) 
 1. D 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.A 
 9.C 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.D 14.B 15.C 
II. (0.8 point) 
 1. had been working (had worked) 2. should have prepared 3. has lost 
 4. being appointed (having been appointed) 5. were sitting 
 6. (should) be drawn 7. is said - to be going 
III. (0.5 point) 
 1. with 2. about 3. in 4. out 5. down 
IV. (0.7 point) 
 1. impressive 2. worldwide 3. effectively 4. losses 
 5. enthusiasts 6. strengthen 7. pressure 
PART III. READING (3 points) 
I. (1 point) 
 1. C 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C 
II. (1 point) 
 1. role 2. supplying / providing 3. would 4. them 5. protect 
 6. needs 7. plants 8. carry 9. from 10. their 
III. (1 point) 
 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A 
PART IV: WRITING (3 points) 
I. (1.2 points) 
1. Jean’s mother complimented her on her / the lovely new dress. 
2. The less time my boss has, the better he works. 
3. Only when they told me about it later did I realize what I had missed. 
4. An increasing number of travellers are being stopped by customs officials this week. 
5. Thought must be given to ways of improving the transport system. 
6. What’s more, I would like to choose my own clothes. 
7. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness. 
8. Mr. Draynor attributed his success to hard work. 
II. (1.2 points) 
1. I tried to have a word with Jack about the problem but he was too busy. 
2. In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football. 
3. He is reputed to have been (sent) to prison/ in prison several times. 
OR It is reputed that he has been to prison several times. 
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4. Did the film live up to your expectation(s) (of it) or was it disappointing? 
5. .. are under no obligation to attend  
6. .. a name for .. 
7. .. far as punctuality is concerned . 
8. . cut down (on) the amount/quantity . 
III. (0.6 point) 
1. She kept me waiting in the rain for ten minutes last night. 
2. It’s important that your father (should) stop smoking at once. 
3. Huynh Duc used to be the best footballer of our national football team. 
4. She was hurt to learn / when learning / when she learned that her boyfriend had forgotten her 
birthday. 
5. Now that the highway has been built, it takes only two hours to get there. 
6. They have their dogs looked after by their neighbor whenever they go on holiday. 
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