Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh - Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên năm học 2016-2017 - Sở GD & ĐT Vĩnh Phúc (Đề dự bị chuyên hệ số 2)

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
ĐỀ DỰ BỊ
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Dành cho thí sinh thi vào lớp chuyên Tiếng Anh và chuyên Tiếng Pháp
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.
Họ và tên thí sinh:.. Số báo danh:..
PART 1: LISTENING (20 points)
SECTION 1. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer from A, B, Or C to the questions below
1. Mr. Griffin has been to the Sunrise Hotel______________.
A. once previously	B. twice previously	C. three times previously
2. Mr. Griffin is from______________.
A. Melbourne	B. Sydney	C. Perth
3. Mr. Griffin’s passport number is______________.
A. 87647489	B. 87637289	C. 87637489
4. Mr. Griffin wants to book______________.
A. a single room for 2 nights 
B. a double room for 2 nights
C. a single room for1	night
5. Mr. Griffin will arrive at the Sunrise Hotel at______________.
A. 9.15 pm	B. 10.00 pm	C. 9.35 pm
6. When he gets to the Sunrise Hotel, The food Mr. Griffin will find in his room will be______________.
A. a cheese sandwich with fries
B. a cheese sandwich
C. a burger
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
	7. What number room will Mr. Griffin be in at the Sunrise Hotel? _____________________
	8. How much will Mr. Griffin pay per night at the Sunrise Hotel?	 _____________________
	9. Who will take Mr. Griffin’s food to his room?	 _____________________
	10. How much will Mr. Griffin pay for his food?	 _____________________
SECTION 2. You will hear a man talking to a group of people about a new sports center. For each of the questions, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. Use ONLY ONE WORD FOR EACH ANSWER. 
NEW SPORTS CENTRE
Facilities:
* swimming pool 
* (1)_____________ 
* squash courts
* Unfortunately, there is small (2)_____________with the tennis courts (opening on (3)_____________)
Prices:
* Monthly: £35 
* ((4) £_____________a year)(special (5)_____________for children)
* not included in price: + equipment, like (6)_____________
 + and swimming (7)_____________
How to become a member:
Fill in a membership form - remember to write your age and (8)_____________, which helps us know your level of (9)_____________. 
For more information phone Mrs. (10)_____________on 467 9900.
PART 2: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (25 points)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
1. I'm not_____________ in high building.
A. used to living	B. used to live	C. use to live	D. use to living.
2. We are going to stay with_____________.
A. a relative of ours	B. relative of us	C. a relative of we	D. one of our relatives's
3. This_____________ is very warm.
A. woolen sweater	B. sweater woolen	C. wool sweater	D. wool's sweater.
4. With this detergent sheets get_____________.
A. whiter and whiter	B. more and more white
C. more white	D. more whiter.
5. We've got three_____________ holiday.
A. week	B. week's	C. weeks	D. weeks'
6. We've bought a large white_____________.
A. garden table	B. table garden	C. table's garden	D. garden's table.
7. I would prefer_____________ come with me.
A. him to 	B. he to 	C. that he	D. him.
8. Shall we go by train? Yes, I think you_____________.
A. had better	B. had rather	C. would rather	D. would better.
9. When Mrs. Brown died, Mr. Brown became a_____________.
`	A. widower	`	B. window	C. he-widow	D. man widow.
10. A lot of accidents_____________ by drunk drivers.
A. are caused	B. are cause	C. have cause	D. have caused.
11. That little girl looks very pretty_____________?
A. doesn't she	B. does she	C. isn't she	D. is she.
12. What_____________ terrible weather we're having!
A. x	B. a	C.an	D. such a
13. Out of the conjurer’s bag_____________.
A. came the white rabbit	B. did the white rabbit come
C. the white rabbit came	D. did come the white rabbit.
14. If I_____________ the dress, I would have bought it.
A. had liked	B. would like	C. liked	D. would have liked
15. I wonder what he was doing yesterday! He_____________.	
A. might have been working	B. may be working	
C. might had worked	D. may have worked
II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter, write your answer on your answer sheet.
DANGEROUS WEBSITES.
Enter the words anorexia or bulimia on an Internet search and you’ll get thousands of sites listed. The (1. MAJOR)____________ of these websites offer help and (2. ENCOURAGE)____________ to those recovering from serious eating (3. ORDER)____________ like these. Unfortunately, there is a (4. HAND)____________ of sites that advocate anorexia as a (5. DESIRE)____________ lifestyle rather than as a life threatening (6. ILL)____________. These websites offer advice on how to eat less while fooling others into thinking that you are eating (7. SENSE). These sites are dangerous because sufferers are in (8. COMPLETE)____________ with one another to eat less and become thinner than each other. 
Many (9. NUTRITION)____________ would like to see these websites closed down, but the Internet is unregulated and the only thing doctors and parents can do is to warn those who are likely to be influenced by their (10. CONTAIN)____________ not to believe what they read.
III. Find one mistake in each of the following sentences by choosing A, B, C or D then correct them. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. The town has had two big snowstorms before Christmas last year.
 A B C D
2. Oh, no! It started to rain and my clothes are on the line.
 A B C D
3. Last night I came home, cooked dinner, and watching TV.
 	 A 	 B C	 D
4. I saw the movie before, but I decided to see it again.
 A B C D
5. Long ago there used to be a beautiful island on the Atlantic Ocean.
 A	B	 C D
PART 3: READING (30 points)
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Bells have been in existence for a long time. They were used by the Chinese about 6,000 years ago and the oldest bell ever found is (1)__________ 7,000 years old. Today, we live in a world of mass (2)__________ and reliable clocks, so it is easy to forget what an essential part of everyday life bells (3)__________ to be.
Bells told people of happy events, such as weddings and (4)__________ or, sometimes had to announce (5)__________ events such as a death or a funeral . Sometimes bells were used for giving people (6)__________ of an enemy’s approach or spreading the good news (7)__________ victory.
In many places today, bells are perhaps most (8)__________ associated with announcing when religious services are going to (9)__________ place. They are also frequently rung during (10)__________ and continue to play a part in many people’s lives.
II. Read the following passage then choose the options among A, B, C or D that best completes the blanks. Write your answers in your answer sheet.
	THE BEST STUDENT.
According to most professors, mature students are idea students because they are hardworking and become actively (1)__________ in all aspect of the learning process.
The majority of mature students have a poor educational background but they (2)__________ to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (3)__________ many of them have a mortgage, a job and children to (4)__________, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand (5)__________ essay on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discuss that take place. Consequently, they (6)__________ excellent results. In fact, as they have (7)__________ many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive (8)__________ on their attitude, making them (9)__________ to learn.
On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students (10)__________ from anxiety. The fact that they have made many sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, boosts their confidence and improves their job prospects.
1. A. involved 	B. related	C. Included	D. combined
2. A. manage 	B. succeed	C. able 	D. capable
3. A. although	B. despite	C. however	D. in spite of
4. A. raise	B. develop	C. rise	D. grow
5. A. in	B. over	C. out	D. up
6. A. achieve 	B. fulfill	C. reach	D. earn
7. A. experienced	B. known	 	C. found out	D. recognized
8. A. effect	B. affect	C. conclusion	D. consequence
9. A. eager	B. anxious	C. interested	D. impatient.
10. A. suffer	B. resist	C. tolerate	D. complain
III. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. 
In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication-having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. 
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professional worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He could remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.
What it is that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phones companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
	As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phone may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So far now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone so often.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______________.
	A. They are indispensable in everyday communication
	B. They make them look more stylish
	C. They keep the users alerts about all the time.
	D. They cannot be replaced by regular phones.
2. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______________.
A. the mobility of the mind and the body	B. the smallest units of the brain
C. the arteries of the brain	D. the resident memory
3. The word “means” in the passage most closely means______________.
	A. meanings	B. expression	C. method	D. transmission
4. The word “potentially” in the passage most closely means______________.
	A. Obviously	B. possibly	C. certainly	D. privately
5. The phrase “negative publicity” most likely means______________.
	A. Information on the lethal effects of cell phones
	B. Widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
	C. The negative public use of cell phones
	D. Poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may______________.
	A. cause some mental malfunction	B. damage their users’ emotions
	C. Change their users’ temperament	D. change their users’ behaviors
7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often______________.
	 A. Suffered serious loss of mental ability	B. could no longer think lucidly
	C. abandoned his family	D. had a problem with memory.
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is______________.
	A. their radiant light	B. their power of attraction
	C. their raiding power	D. their invisible rays
9. According to the writer, people should______________.
	A. only use mobile phones in certain cases	
	B. never use mobile phones in all cases
	C. keep off mobile phones regularly	
	D. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
10. The most suitable title for the passage could be______________.
	A. The reason why mobile phones are popular	
	B. Technological innovations and their price
	C. The way mobile phones work	
	D. Mobile phones: A must of our time.
PART 4: WRITING (25 points)
I. Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they have similar meaning to the original ones.
1. His second attempt on the world record was successful. 
→ He broke___________________________________________.
2. We were late because it rained so heavily.
→ But_________________________________________________.
3. ”If I were you I wouldn’t trust her.” She told John. 
→ She advised________________________________________.
4. Most of a child’s life is spent in playing.
→ A child spends_____________________________________.
5. People think that someone started the fire deliberately.
→ The fire_____________________________________________.
II. Write the following topics:
Do you think that students can do something to save energy? Write within 200 words to support your ideas.
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