Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 10 chọn lọc số 8

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HÀ TĨNH
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH
NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Cho thí sinh chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Đề thi có 8 trang, gồm 11 phần)
Lưu ý: → Thí sinh không sử dụng bất kể tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
→ Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào Đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào các ô cho sẵn ở cuối các phần.
→ Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án A, B, C hoặc D vào ô cho sẵn.
→ Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
Điểm của toàn bài thi Các giám khảo Số phách
(Bằng số) (Bằng chữ) (Ký và ghi rõ họ tên) (Do Trưởng Ban chấm thi ghi)
Giám khảo 1:
Giám khảo 2:
A. LISTENING
Part I: You will hear a person talking about first impressions. Listen and fill in the blanks with the
missing words. You are allowed to listen twice.
According to ___1__, people form first impressions based on how you look, then on
how you sound, and finally on what you say.
The way you look makes up 55% of a first impression. This includes facial
expressions, body language, and eye ___2___, as well as your clothes and general
__3__. A friendly smile seems to be the most important part of this.
The way you sound makes up 38% of a first impression and includes how fast or
slowly you speak. People listen to your __4__ of voice and decide if you sound friendly
or unfriendly, interested or __5__, and happy or sad. What we say - the actual words
-counts for only 7% of the __6__.
People form first impressions within 10 seconds of meeting you. And first
impressions don’t change __7__. If someone gets the wrong impression of you, it can
take a long time to change his or her mind.
One problem is that in diferrent parts of the world, the same __8__ can give people

a different impression. In some countries, if you look at the person directly, it shows you
are friendly. In other countries, it can be rude, and it’s more polite to look away from the
person. Standing close to someone and touching the person’s __9__ is normal in some
places, but in others it’s better to keep your __10__. The person may think you are being
too ….
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Part II: Four people are talking about their best friends. Listen then complete the table below. You are
allowed to listen twice.
What they do together When they met
Ron 1. …………………………………………… 2. ………… years ago
Sally 3. …………………………………………… 4. ………… years ago
Ken
5. ……………………………………………
6. ……………………………………………. 7. ……… years ago
Alice
8. …………………………………………….
9. ……………………………………………. 10. ………years ago
Part III: You are about to hear a news report. Listen and then choose the best answer A, B or C for each
sentence. You are allowed to listen twice.
1. What is the main topic?
A. a school in Italy
B. a special kind of school
C. children with special needs
2. Which of these is NOT true about Montessori schools?
A. Children walk around.
B. Teachers tell students what to do.

C. There are a lot of materials to choose from.
3. Maria Montessori was __________.
A. a psychiatrist
B. the first woman doctor in Italy
C. the mother of a student with special needs
4. Dr. Montessori believed that children __________.
A. can teach themselves
B. need strict discipline in school
C. need a teacher to show them everything
5. How old was Dr. Montessori when she started to teach?
A. 18 B. 21 C. 28
6. Which of the following is true about the children Dr. Montessori taught?
A. They did better than other children on tests.
B. They did as well on tests as other children.
C. They studied in another school before she worked with them.
7. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Dr. Montessori’s ideas were not popular.
B. Dr. Montessori still works with children.
C. Dr. Montessori developed materials for children.
8. How many Montessori programs are there in the world?
A. ten B. hundreds C. thousands
9. What do Montessori teachers believe?
A. Students will learn on their own.
B. Teachers have to tell students what to do.
C. Children need to have a schedule for every hour of class.
10. What kinds of children can learn in a Montessori school?
A. only children with special needs
B. only children from regular schools
C. all types of children
Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part IV: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Michael: “We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” - John: “__________”
A. OK. But I’ll call you later. B. I’ll say we will!
C. I’m tired. I’ll go home early. D. What a wonderful idea!
2. _______for farming purposes, soil must contain the minerals plants require.
A. To be good B. Being good C. Be good D. That's good
3. There was a ____________________ table in the kitchen.
A. beautiful large round wooden B. large beautiful round wooden
C. beautiful round large wooden D. golden large beautiful round
4. I really can’t __________ the twins apart. They look so alike.
A. say B. talk C. take D. tell
5. ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds
C. Like many finds D. It was like many finds
6. The young generation must contribute to ___________ the country.
A. building of B. the building C. the building of D. build
7. I can not help feeling anxious ___________ the exam results.
A. on B. with C. about D. of
8. When Elvis Presley died, her daughter came __________ a fortune.
A. into B. up with C. over D. across
9. “Go on, finish the desert. It needs _________ up because it won’t stay fresh until tomorrow.”
A. eat B. eating C. to eat D. eaten
10. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas produce carbon dioxide when __________ .
A. burned B. are burned C. they burned D. are they burned
11. The teacher suspected the students ___________ cheating in the exam.
A. on B. about C. in D. of

12. Alain: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - Helen: “__________.”
A. Yes, it is B. Thank you. I’m very happy
C. Yes, so do I D. Yes, I’d love to
13. After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _______ her classmates.
A. catch sight of B. keep pace with
C. get in touch with D. make allowance for
14. I thought you said she was going away the following Sunday, _______?
A. wasn't she B. didn't I C. didn't you D. wasn't it
15. The ________ polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog.”
A. much B. largely C. fully D. heavily
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part V: Each line in the passage contains one mistake. Underline the mistakes then and correct them.
Your answers:
Language is considered a significant means for communication in international
relations. People in modern world have not longer been bound to their own
countries. Moreover, in keeping inform with speedly scientific developments
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nowadays, they must widen their cooperative relations with the highly developing
nations in other parts of the world. Due to the fact that no one are able to
communicate with any natives in the world, that is necessary for people to choose to
learn a foreign language as a worldwide common medium of communication. Which
is why English has been chosen by almost people to be a foreign language to master.
More and more people using English and the number of those who learn English as a
foreign language has been increased so rapidly that it is the highest nowadays.

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Part VI: Read the text and then give the correct forms of the words in CAPITALS to complete the gaps.
The First amendment to the American Constitution declares __1__ (FREE) of the press to all people.
Although this right was not __2__ (OFFICE) adopted until 1791, the famous Zenger trial of 1735 laid the
groundwork for the insuring of this precious freedom. John Peter Zenger emigrated as a __3__ (TEEN) from
Germany. In 1733, he began publishing the New York Weekly Journal. The following year, he was arrested for
writing a story about the crown-appointed __4__ (GOVERNMENT) of New York. While John Peter Zenger
was __5__ (PRISON) for nine months, his wife - an American woman__6__ (DUTY) published the newspaper
every day, __7__ (BRAVE) telling the truth about the corrupt government __8__ (OFFICE) sent by the king
to govern the colonies. Finally Zenger’s long-awaited trial took place. The hostile judge dismissed Zinger's
local lawyers, making it necessary for his wife to seek out Andrew Hamilton, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer.
Persuaded by Hamilton, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict, defying the judge’s orders for a __9__
(CONVICT). As a result of determination and bravery on the part of the colonists, a __10__ (LAST) victory
for freedom of the press was gained by a young immigrant.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
C. READING
Part VII: Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each space.
SUMMER IN THE CITY
Summer is a wonderful season because it means sun, beaches and having fun. However, summer in the city

can make one suffer. A mixture of airborne gases and heat can ___1___ something of a mini-greenhouse effect,
which is harmful to our health. This, in turn, brings ___2__ a rise in temperature, making it essential to seek
__3__ in an air-conditioned building. Some cities even have the added problem of smog. This, combined with
the heat, makes conditions unbearable.
Asthmatics, who are considered to be more __4__ during the summer season, are the ones who are __5__
the most by these conditions and their lives are often __6__. It is therefore important that these people __7__
going out when pollution levels are high.
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According to official records, the increase in temperature coincides with a higher number of deaths. Twenty
percent more people die from heart attacks or are killed in car accidents. However, there is hope for city
dwellers. Experts say that the situation can be improved if we pay more __8___ to looking after our
environment. One step would be to __9___ the number of vehicles and limit heavy industry, which produce
toxic emissions. Even ___10__ dark-coloured roofs with lighter-coloured ones can cause a drop in temperature
of up to 4 degree Celsius.

1 A. result B. gain C. remain D. create
2 A. up B. about C. round D. along
3 A. rescue B. guard C. shelter D. caution
4 A. sensitive B. sensational C. sensible D. influenced
5 A. affected B. attacked C. obliged D. appealed
6 A. warned B. risked C. damaged D. endangered
7 A. omit B. avoid C. ban D. prevent
8 A. care B. caution C. interest D. attention
9 A. demolish B. lower C. reduce D. destroy
10 A. exchanging B. urging C. advancing D. replacing
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part VIII: Read the passage carefully and find the missing word to complete each space.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, thought that sleep was unnecessary and a society that

operated ___1__ sleep would be an ideal one. However, he was wrong. Nowadays, we are living in a society
which is sleeping less than ever and this has resulted ___2__ many negative effects.
According to police reports, more than twenty five percent of motorway accidents are directly or indirectly
attributed to lack of sleep. It is true that people ___3___ to sleep nine hours a night, whereas today they sleep
seven or even __4___. This is because our ___5__ of life has changed and we are trying to squeeze activities
like watching television, shopping or going to the gym in our 24 hour day.
Lack of sleep also has a negative effect ___6___ our health. Research that has been carried out on animals
continuously deprived of sleep has shown that they are likely to die. Of course, experiments of this kind are
highly unlikely to be carried out on humans ___7___. The longest period of wakefulness which ___8__ the
record was eleven days. This experiment showed that after a few days not to sleep, the mind and body were
__9__ to function normally.
To put it in a nutshell, the vast majority of us ___10__ an adequate amount of sleep in every twenty-four-
hour period.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART IX: Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions.
MOBILE PHONES: Are they about to transform our lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly concerned
that we cannot escape their electronic reach. We use them to convey our most intimate secrets, yet we worry
that they are a threat to our privacy. We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet many
of us don’t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
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Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generation phones and fears
over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile
technologies will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research
about users of mobile phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communication tool to become the backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work.
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report says, who
regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity. This is partly because mobiles are seen as being beyond

the control of parents. But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles, especially text
messaging is seen as a way of overcoming shyness. The impact of phones, however, has been local rather than
global, supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a new broader community.
Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones, the report claims, will be a vastly improved
mobile infrastructure, providing gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated
location-based services for users. The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of services
by mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and doctors’ text messages
to remind patients of appointments. There are many possibilities. At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile
navigation product was launched. When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to
their mobile and presented by voiced, pictures and maps as they drive. In future, these devices will also be able
to plan around congestion and road works in real time. Third generation phones will also allow for remote
monitoring of patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma management solution using
mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.
Mobile phones can be used in education. A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones to
provide fast internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and can
have no access to online information. ‘As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social
potential of the vastly increase,’ the report argues.
1. What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones?
A. We can’t live without them.
B. We are worried about using them so much.
C. We have contradictory feelings about them.
D. We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life.
2. What is the connection between social life and mobile phones?
A. Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones
B. Mobile phones make romantic communication easier.
C. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends.
D. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around
3. Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones?
A. They use text messages more than any other group

B. They feel independent when they use them
C. They are more inclined to be late than older people
D. They tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations
4. How might mobile phones be used in the future?
A. To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery
B. To arrange deliveries
C. To show bus and train timetables
D. To cure diseases
5. What is the general attitude of the report described here?
A. Manufacturers need to produce better equipment.
B. The government should take over the mobile phone networks.
C. There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome.
D. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications.
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Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
D. WRITING
PART X. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. In order to get to the solution, we had to start again from the beginning.
→ Only by ……………………………………………………………………………….……….………………
2. It’s the sunset that attracts tourists to that place.
→ If it weren’t …………… …………………………………………………………… ….…………………….
3. I had expected the weather to be worse.
→ The weather wasn’t …………………………………………………………………… ……….…………….
4. His behavior is beginning to annoy me more and more.
→ I am
beginning
5. You just can not compare the quality of her work with his.
→ There’s
………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given
and do not change it. You must use between three and seven words, including the word given.
6. Valerie found it hard to concentrate on her book because of the noise. (difficulty)
→ Valerie on her book because of the
noise.
7. My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours. (expensive)
→ Your MP3 player was ………………….……………………………………. mine.
8. Pauline doesn’t want to be given a main part in the school play. (rather)
→ Pauline …………….………………………………… …………………… a main part in the school play.
9. I go to the cinema every Thursday in winter.
→ I always …………………………………………………….……………… in winter. (Thursdays)
10. “Do fast cars interest you?” The dealer asked Sarah. (was)
→ The dealer asked Sarah fast cars.
PART XI. ESSAY WRITING
Nowadays our country is facing some big problems (pollution of environment, traffic accidents,
unemployment, overcharging in tourism…) In your opinion, which of these problems is the most serious?
Write an essay (about 200 words) to give some causes of that problem and suggest the solutions to stop it.
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