Đề thi vào lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh Chuyên tỉnh Long An năm 2012

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 HỆ CHUYÊN
LONG AN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH ( CHUYÊN )
Ngày thi: 05/07/2012
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút ( Không kể thời gian phát đề )

LƯU Ý: THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI TRÊN TỜ PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI ( ANSWER SHEET ),
KHÔNG LÀM BÀI TRỰC TIẾP LÊN ĐỀ THI NÀY

I. Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct letter A,B,C or D.
( 1 point )
Craigie Aitchison
The painter Craigie Aitchitson was born in Scotland. He came to London intending to study law, but
went to art school instead. There he found the traditional drawing classes difficult, but still kept on
painting.
In his late twenties, he was given money by the Italian government to study art, and became
interested in early Italian artists, which shows in some of his work. He loved the greens and browns
of the Italian fields and the clear light there, and wanted to put this light into his paintings.
This led him to paint colors thinly one on top of another from light to dark, but he insists he’s never
sure what the results will be. He says, “It’s a secret – because I don’t know myself. I don’t start by
painting yellow, knowing I’m going to put anything on top.” Like most talented people, Atchison
makes it sound easy. “Anyone can do the colors – you can buy them. I simply notice what you put
the colors next to.”
Unlike some artists, he never does drawings before he starts a painting, as he feels that if he did, he
might get bored and not do the paintings afterwards. Instead, Aitchison changes his paintings many
times before they are finished. This explains why his favorite models are people who don’t ask to see
their pictures while he’s painting them. “If I feel they’re worried and want to look at the painting, I
can’t do it.”
Since moving to London years ago, he has not felt part of the Scottish painting scene. He says he is
not interested in following any tradition, but just paints the way he can. However, his work still
influences young British painters.

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe popular works by Craigie Aitchison
B. teach readers how to paint like Craigie Aitchison
C. introduce readers to the artist Craigie Aitchison
D. explain how Craigie Aitchison has made money from painting
2. What can the reader learn about Aitchison from the text?
A. He works in a different way from other artists.
B. He often gets bored with his paintings.
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C. He improved his drawing by going to art school.
D. He did some paintings for the Italian government.
3. What does Aitchison say about his use of color?
A. He likes starting with the darkest colors first.
B. He knows the colors he’s aiming for when he begins.
C. He prefers to paint with yellows, greens, and browns.
D. He understands how different colors work together.
4. Aitchison prefers models who don’t
A. keep talking to him while he’s working.
B. ask him about his strange method of working.
C. worry about how long the work will take.
D. feel anxious to see the work as it’s developing.
5. What might a visitor at an exhibition say about Aitchison’s work?
A.

I love his recent paintings of Scotland,
which are very similar to a number of
other Scottish painters.
B.

You can still see the influence of his

trip to Italy in some of these pictures.
C.

You can tell he spent a lot of time
drawing the picture before he started
painting.
D.

I wonder if his law training helps him
at all, especially in selling his work .
II. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. ( 1 point )
San Francisco
San Francisco lies on the coast of Northern California. The earliest Europeans to discover the area
were led by a Spanish explorer (1) _____ name was Gaspar de Portola.
He first saw it in 1769. Surprisingly, (2) _____ San Francisco Bay is a wonderful natural harbor, it
was discovered by land rather than by sea.
In 1849, people (3) _____ in San Francisco in their thousands hoping to find gold. However, it was
not the men looking for the gold that got rich. The richest people (4) _____ their money from
owning banks and law firms and they built themselves large houses on one of the hills. This was
known as Nob Hill.
Nowadays, tourists are attracted to San Francisco because there they can see famous places like
Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge. Many even (5) _____ the short boat trip to the island of
Alcatraz to see the former prison.
1. A. who B. whose C. what D. which
2. A. if B. unless C. although D. despite
3. A. reached B. arrived C. entered D. approached
4. A. did B. became C. made D. brought
5. A. take B. spend C. go D. travel
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III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word

in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). ( 1 point )
Example: (0) …role…
Computers play a (0) _____ in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use (1) _____ computers in both shops and offices. Big shops, especially chain stores with
branches (2) _____ over the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information. They
have to make (3) _____ there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be
able to re-order before stocks (4) _____ out, to decide which things are selling well and so on. All
these processes (5) _____ performed quickly and efficiently by computers.
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO
and FIVE words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). ( 2 points )
Examples: (0) Two years ago, Maria started learning German.
for
Maria … has been learning German for … two years.
1. The bread was too stale to eat.
fresh
The bread _________________________ to eat.
2. The thief suddenly realized that the police were watching him.
watched
The thief suddenly realized that he _________________________ by the police.
3. Andrew set off for the supermarket despite the heavy rain.
though
Andrew set off for the supermarket, even _________________________ heavily.
4. Nobody apart from my mother thought I would win the race.
person
My mother _________________________ thought I would win the race.
5. “Would you prefer to have a table by the window?” the waiter asked.
we
The waiter asked us _________________________ to have a table by the window.
6. He managed to make some extra money by writing stories.

so
He wrote stories _________________________ to make some extra money.
7. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
If
You’ll hurt yourself _________________________ careful.

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8. I’d rather you didn’t use that red pen.
mind
Would _________________________ that red pen?
9. I’m afraid these jeans have a hole in them.
there
I’m afraid that _________________________ these jeans.
10. I’ve never seen a match as good as this before.
match
This is the _________________________ seen.
V. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition. ( 1 point )

1. Am I expected to know all the telephones _____ heart?
2. I am not good _____ math. I think I have to spend more time on it.
3. You can find details of all our products _____ our website.
4. The train will be leaving _____ a few minutes.
5. Hanh can’t go to the movies with us tonight. She will have to look _____ her little sister.
VI. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb. ( 1 point )
1. He ( be ) __________ to the theater three times this month.
2. I’ll walk along the beach while you ( bathe ) __________ .
3. Just as I ( leave ) __________ home for school the telephone rang.
4. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I ( have ) __________ one, I would grow a lot of
flowers.
5. Avoid ( use ) __________ the infinitive after the expression “it’s no use”.

VII. Choose the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. ( 1 point )
1. Mary suggests that he go out for a walk although he doesn’t want to.
A B C D

2. In Western countries people usually celebrate New Year in January 1
st
.
A B C D

3. She finds the work she has to do quite easily; boredom is her biggest problem.
A B C D

4.
The biologist found some pollutants, a little of which can be considered very harmful to fish and
other living organisms in the river.
A B C

D

5.
I used to like reading books about unexplained things like ghosts and UFOs because I have never

A B C D
read any recently.
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VIII. Pronunciation. ( 1 point )
A. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
1. A. throughout B. advance C. sewage D. typhoon
2. A. gemstone B. considerate C. ultimately D. profitable

B. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
3. A. object B. solar C. logical D. geography
4. A. charged B. replaced C. laughed D. watched
5. A. plaid B. plain C. main D. maid

IX. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word
that fits in the space in the same line. ( 1 point )

WEATHER FORECASTING

Before the (1)…………… ………… of instruments to measure weather
conditions, people relied on their own observations of the wind and the sky as
well as the (2)……… ……… ……of birds and animals in connection with
different types of weather. Many rhymes that have an association with the
weather have become popular over the centuries. In the short term, a saying like
“red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning”, often proves to be
(3)………………….…… accurate. However, it is very unlikely that next
year’s summer can be predicted from this year’s winter. Such predictions can’t be
considered (4)……………………………….in precise weather forecasting. Proof
of this can be (5)………… …… ………….in past records.
Nowadays, all aspects of the weather such as hours of sunshine and rainfall are
observed on a daily basic by meteorological stations with specialized equipment.


1. INVENT
2. BEHAVE


3. SURPRISE
4. USE

5. FIND



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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 HỆ CHUYÊN
LONG AN NĂM HỌC: 2012 - 2013
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN THI TIẾNG ANH
I. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi câu chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm này
được 0,2 điểm.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B
II. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm
này được 0,2 điểm.
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A
III. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. of 2. all 3. sure/certain 4. run/sell 5. are/get

IV. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 2. Mỗi câu viết đúng theo hướng dẫn chấm này được 0,2
điểm.

1. was not fresh enough
2. was being watched
3. though it was raining
4. was the only one / person who / that

5. if/whether we wanted/preferred/would prefer/like
6. so as
7. if you are not
8. you mind not using
9. there is a hole in
10. best match I have ( ever )
V. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. by 2. at 3. on 4. in 5 after
VI. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. has been
2. are bathing
3. was leaving
4. had
5. using
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VII. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn
chấm này được 0,2 điểm.
1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D

VIII. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi câu chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm
này được 0,2 điểm.
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A
IX. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. invention
2. behavior
3. surprisingly
4. useful

5. found



















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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 HỆ CHUYÊN
LONG AN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH ( CHUYÊN )
Ngày thi: 05/07/2012
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút ( Không kể thời gian phát đề )

LƯU Ý: THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI TRÊN TỜ PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI ( ANSWER SHEET ),
KHÔNG LÀM BÀI TRỰC TIẾP LÊN ĐỀ THI NÀY

I. Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct letter A,B,C or D.

( 1 point )
Gareth Ellis
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a nursery teacher. His older
brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth’s dream was always to become a clown. Three
years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus. “People laugh when we tell them ,” says Kath.
“But it’s true. Gareth has wanted to be a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three.”
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They
both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself
Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth’s
brothers are old enough to look after the house while they are away.
“I can’t say it was easy,” says Kath. There was a lot to think about and organise. We only had a car
and a very small caravan to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing
Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.”
“People ask about my education,” says Gareth, “but from the beginning, wherever we go, someone
has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone back at school and I’ve got a
computer. I’ve never fallen behind my classmates.”
And the future? “It was a difficult decision,” says Kath, “but there was no other way to teach Gareth
about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s working, and we’re enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going
to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he says,” perhaps Bippo’s circus.”
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe how one family changed their lives
B. give details about how to join the circus
C. talk about the best way to educate a child
D. advise what to do when you lose your job
2. What would a reader learn about Gareth from the text?
A. He does not enjoy school work.
B. He has a definite aim in life.
C. He would like to be at home with his brothers.
D. He wants to be the same as other boys.
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3. Alan and Kath joined the circus because
A. they wanted to spend time traveling in the summer.
B. they needed money in order to buy a bigger car.
C. their older sons needed their house for themselves.
D. their youngest son wanted to train as a performer.
4. When they first joined the circus, Kath
A. wanted to go back home.
B. did not have enough to do.
C. found things difficult.
D. was not able to sleep properly.
5. Which postcard did Gareth write just after he joined the circus?
A.

We’ve just arrived and I love it already.
There’s lots of space for our things and
I’ve even got my own computer.
B.

I don’t miss much from home. I’m
managing to do all my school work.
See you in the winter.
C.

I really enjoyed meeting Bippo the
Clown today, but I’m missing my
school friends, and I’d love a nice hot
bath.
D.

I’m learning all about the circus and

how to entertain people. I also have a
new school to go to.

II. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, choose
the correct letter A, B, C or D. ( 1 point )
Zoos
People began to keep animals in zoos over 3,000 years ago, when the rulers of China opened an
enormous zoo called Gardens of Intelligence. In many of the early zoos, animals (1) _____ taught to
perform for the visitors. This no longer (2) _____ and it is accepted that the purpose of zoos is for
people to see animals behaving naturally.
Today, most cities have a zoo or wildlife park. However, not (3) _____ approves of zoos. People
who think that zoos are a good idea say they provide us with the opportunity to learn about the
natural world and be close to wild animals. Both of (4) _____ would not be possible without zoos.
On the other hand, some people disapprove of zoos because they (5) _____ it is wrong to put
animals in cages, and argue that in zoos which are not managed properly, animals live in dirty
conditions and eat unsuitable food.
1. A. are B. have C. were D. had
2. A. appears B. becomes C. develops D. happens
3. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody
4. A. these B. what C. whose D. that
5. A. hope B. expect C. imagine D. believe

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III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). ( 1 point )
Example: (0) …more…
Franklin Roberts was a commercial airline pilot with (0) _____ than 21,000 hours of flying time
behind him. However, in (1) _____ of his great experience, he could not explain something (2)
_____ happened to him in the summer of 1981. (3) _____ he was flying over Lake Michigan, an
object (4) _____ in the sky which took him completely by surprise. Whatever it was, it raced through

the sky ahead of his plane and then turned across his path, before finally disappearing (5) _____ the
distance.
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO
and FIVE words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). ( 2 points )
Examples: (0) Two years ago, Maria started learning German.
for
Maria … has been learning German for … two years.
1. I am getting bored here – let’s go to a different place.
we
I am getting bored here – why _________________________ else?
2. We last went to Spain three years ago.
years
It _________________________ we last went to Spain.
3. Despite his disappointment, he continued to be cheerful.
remained
Although _________________________ cheerful.
4. Where can I find the station?
how
Could you tell _________________________ to the station?
5. How many cars can this company produce in a month?
by
How many cars can _________________________ in a month?
6. Paul is the only person who has replied to the invitation.
nobody
Apart _________________________ replied to the invitation.
7. There were more students in school in 2011 than in 2010.
as
There were _________________________ in school in 2010 as in 2011.

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8. They couldn’t understand the lecturer because she spoke so fast.
too
The lecturer spoke _________________________ understand.
9. I advise you to think carefully before accepting William’s offer.
better
You _________________________ carefully before accepting William’s offer.
10. Are you familiar with his teaching style yet?
used
Have you _________________________ his teaching style yet?
V. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition. ( 1 point )

1. We all agreed that it had been very cruel _____ him to criticize his secretary in front of the staff.
2. _____ my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way for me to get information.
3. I called the wrong number _____ accident.
4. She has just finished her first year at university _____ the age of 32.
5. “Turn _____ the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the weather forecast.“
VI. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb. ( 1 point )
1. David is washing his hands. He ( just / repair ) __________ the TV set.
2. Stay here till the lights ( turn ) __________ green.
3. Behave yourself, Lucy. If you do that again, you ( have ) __________ to go to bed.
4. While he ( learn ) __________ to drive he had twenty-five accidents.
5. I suggest ( go ) __________ there on foot.

VII. Choose the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. ( 1 point )
1. Although he tried his best to be the winner , he failed winning the race.
A B C D

2. The house where I used to live in is in the North of Vietnam.
A B C D

3. There are a number of measures that should take to protect endangered species.
A B C D

4. James has always wanted to go into politics and he has just been elected as a MP.
A B C D

5. Many tourists that do not understand Vietnamese cultural very much enjoy festivals in
A B C D

Vietnam.


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VIII. Pronunciation. ( 1 point )
A. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others
1. A. dynamite B. rivalry C. unique D. comment
2. A. income B. champagne C. photographer D. rhinoceros

B. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
3. A. government B. compulsory C. discover D. other
4. A. ground B. wounded C. amount D. foundation
5. A. endanger B. stage C. capture D. alien

IX. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word
that fits in the space in the same line. ( 1 point )

LIFE ON THE OTHER PLANETS
Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are
intelligent life-forms elsewhere, which we might be able to contact.

(1)……………… …., we’ve all seen space creatures on our TV and cinema
screens, but “aliens” like these owe more to the (2)…………………… of using
human actors or actresses to play the parts than to any real form of
(3)………………………… investigation.
However, many serious space (4)…………………………are now being to turn their
attention to the question of what alien life might actually look like. One early result
is Amold the Alien, (5)………………… …… by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This
strange being, unlike humans, has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three instead
of pairs but, despite its odd appearance, its behaviour is not very different from our
own.


1. NATURE
2. CONVENIENT
3. SCIENCE
4. RESEARCH
5. DESIGN



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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 HỆ CHUYÊN
LONG AN NĂM HỌC: 2012 - 2013
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN THI TIẾNG ANH

I. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi câu chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm này
được 0,2 điểm.
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. B

II. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm
này được 0,2 điểm.

1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
III. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. spite 2. that/which 3. As/When/While 4. appeared 5. into/in
IV. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 2. Mỗi câu viết đúng theo hướng dẫn chấm này được 0,2
điểm.
1. can’t/don’t we go somewhere
2. is / has been three years since
3. he was disappointed, he remained
4. me how to get / I can get
5. be produced by this company
6. from Paul nobody has
7. not as many students
8. too fast / quickly for them to
9. ‘d / had better think
10. got used to
V. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được 0,2
điểm
1. to 2. In 3. by 4. at 5. on
VI. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. has just repaired
2. turn

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3. will have
4. was learning
5. going

VII. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn
chấm này được 0,2 điểm.
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. C
VIII. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi câu chọn đúng phương án theo hướng dẫn chấm
này được 0,2 điểm.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
IX. Số điểm tối đa cho phần này là 1. Mỗi vị trí viết đúng từ theo hướng dẫn chấm này được
0,2 điểm.
1. naturally
2. convenience
3. scientific
4. researchers
5. designed