Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.. Read the followi
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NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 THPT
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SECTION A – PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A architect B parachute C archaic D psychology
2 A advent B adverb C advertise D advance
II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
5 A director B machinery C encourage D excellent
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
6 He was made -all the housework
7 If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the _ to the city
8 The landlord of this apartment _ me about $ 50 per month in rent
9 He had a good _ of the exam result when he saw his daughter’s face
A report B thought C idea D news
10 When the teacher came in, they pretended _
A to read B reading C being reading D to be reading
11 We insist that a meeting _ as soon as possible
A be held B is held C were held D will be held
12 She is objecting to _ money on the project
A me invest B my investing C I invest D me invested
13 – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy _ since childhood.”
A has known her B has been known her C she has known D who she has been known
14 We were so late that we had time to catch the train
15 They turned _ at the party, despite the awful weather
16 I wish I _ her the truth earlier
17 The English _ strong traditions
A have much B has much C has many D have many
18 Don’t be late for the interview; _ people will think you are a disorganized person
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A stands out B sits out C sits up D stands up
20 Let’s get her -us some water
I I Th e r e i s o n e m i st a k e i n e ac h o f t h e f o l l ow i n g s e n t en c e s F i n d a n d co r r e c t i t
21 He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart
22 Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks
A B C D
23 For more eighty years, scientists have argued over whether life exists on the planet Mars
24 You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience
25 Many people believe that writing letters are a nice way of keeping in touch
SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
After inventing dynamite, Swedish - born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty - seven years after the first award ceremony
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes, politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes
26 When did the first award ceremony take place?
27 Why was the Nobel prize established?
A to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity B to resolve political differences
28 In which area have Americans received the most awards?
29 Which of the following statements is not true?
A Awards vary in monetary value
B Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners
D A few individuals have won two awards
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II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Water is our life source It makes up 70 per cent of our bodies and the average person actually spends 18 months of his life (34) the bath or shower
But we are only now learning how to look after water Acid rain (35) polluted as many as 18,000 lakes and our seas and rivers are polluted with waste products It is now very expensive to try to repair the damage which has been done We have some hope for the future, though, because new sources of water have been discovered People (36) in the Sahara Desert have (37) fish swimming in deep underground streams Scientists also believe there is huge lake underneath London If we have (38) anything from our mistakes, we will try to keep these new areas of water clean
III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word:
Many species are now in (36) of being extinct Among the threats to endangered species are businesses that buy and (37) _ animals for their skin and other (38) Unfortunately, the people who run these businesses are not discouraged by fines, which they see as just another business expense A (39) _way to control the problem would be to force (40) is caught buying or selling products made from endangered (41) to do community service Their community service should require work that helps (42) the animals they are harming
Such a law should be quite effective If people trafficking in (43) _ animal products were forced to help endangered species, they might understand (44) destructive their business is Also, their community service tasks turn them into helpers rather (45) _ destroyers
SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
46 I am amazed by the mistakes he makes
What
47 Mary rang hours and hours ago It’s hours
48 The earthquake destroyed the village completely The village
49 My brother works better when he’s pressed for time The less time
50 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking Mrs Scott prides
II Write about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: “The importance of foreign language learning nowadays?” ………
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I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.(3m)
II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.(2m)
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(15m)
I I Th e r e i s o n e m i st a k e i n e ac h o f t h e f o l l ow i n g s e n t en c e s F i n d a n d co r r e c t i t (5m)
SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(5m)
II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.(5m)
III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word:(10m)
SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.(5m)
46 What amazes me is the mistakes you have made.
47 It’s hours (and hours) since Mary rang
48 The village was destroyed completely by the earthquake.
49 The less time my brother has, the better he works
50 Mrs Scott prides on her cooking
II Write about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:(10m)
Grammar & Vocabulary 30%
Style 40%
Content 30%
TOTAL: 60 / 3 = 20