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NĂM HỌC: 2015 - 2016 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 10

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)

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GIÁM KHẢO SỐ 2

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SỐ PHÁCH

PART A: LISTENING

Question 1- 4: Choose the best answer to each question:

1 Where does the conversation take place?

A in an office B in a bookstore C at a bus stop D in front of a ticket booth

2 Which office helps overseas students with their particular problems?

3 What kind of sport doesn’t the student mention?

4 Where can the Filipino student find his compatriots at the school?

A Training sessions B Filipino Society C Badminton court D Basketball team

Answers:

Question 5-10: Fill in the gaps numbered 5-10:

Reason for choosing this university 10 _

PART B : PHONETICS ( 5pts )

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (2pts)

II Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (3 pts)

15 A modernization B urbanization C mathematician D influential

Answers:

PART C: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR (45 pts)

I Choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(15pts)

16 Do you know that man _ near the door?

17 Linh informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank

Linh: "Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colours." - Aunt: " "

A Sorry to hear that B Congratulations! C That's right D How many colours?

18 I’m sorry, but I _ seeing the manager at once

19 He was found guilty of drunken driving and banned _ for five years

20 Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family She is marrying a man  _

21 The more expensive the hotel, _ the service

22 _ a scholarship, I entered the unknown territory of private education

A To award B To be awarded C Having awarded D Having been awarded

23 There’s no _ between Gary and Mark, even though they are brothers

24 No matter _, Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child

C it seems remarkable how D how seems it remarkable

25 I’ve been advised not to say anything

26 We expected her at nine but she finally _ at midnight

27 There was a _table in the middle of the room

A Japanese round beautiful wooden B beautiful wooden round Japanese

C beautiful wooden Japanese round D beautiful round Japanese wooden

28 A: - B: Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday

A When have you got this beautiful dress?

B You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you?

C How a beautiful dress you’re wearing

D That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

29 According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbours

30 His father is a bank manager, makes him easy to have a good job

Answers:

II Supply the correct tenses/ form of the verb in brackets:(10pts)

31 You look great! You (exercise) _ at the fitness center?

32 The teacher along with her students (laugh) heartily when the Vice Principal walked past.

33 She doesn’t want (call) _ at home unless there is an emergency.

34 It is necessary that he (finish) the report on time.

35 Once they have finished the extension to the factory, there (be) _ room for them to take on a lot more

workers

36-37 The little boy had a lot of trouble (convince) _ everyone that he (see) _ a mermaid.

38 I don’t believe a word he says I think he (lie) .

39 By the time you come back here next year, this new plaza building (complete)

40 I didn’t get home until after midnight last night Otherwise, I (return) _ your call.

III Give the correct form of the words in brackets:(10pts)

41 Lisa is very _ She always manages to look good in photographs

42 He is for his charitable activities than for his business in the steel

industry

43 You must learn to between politeness and real kindness

44 Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, _ and

working with others

45 People used to suffer from their life-time physical

46 If we don't on electricity, there will be power cuts

47 Languages are used for purpose

48 It is against the law to destroy _ buildings

49 National football teams must compete in _ within their own regions

50 Earth Hour is a event organized to raise people’s awareness about the

need to take action on climate change

(PHOTO) (KNOW)

(DIFFERENT) (SPORT)

(NORMAL) (ECONOMY) (COMMUNICATE) (HISTORY)

(ELIMINATE) (WORLD)

Answers:

IV The following passage contains 10 errors Find and correct them (10pts)

Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings It a lot of countries,

there are laws limited the amount of smoke which factories can produce Because

there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors

have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer The gases from the exhausts of

cars have also risen air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol produces a

poisoned gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings

Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot

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think as quick as other children and they are clumsy where they use their hands.

There are long-term effects of pollution If the gases in the atmosphere continues to

increase, the earth's climate will become warmer A lot of ice near the Poles may water

and may cause serious floods

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PART D: READING (30 pts)

I Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer ( A,B,C or D ) for each space: (10pts)

Good press photographers must have an "eye" for news, just as journalists must have a "nose" for a good story They must be (61) _ to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take (62) _ of the best opportunities to take pictures The (63) difficult part of a press photographer's job is that he or she has to be able to (64) a complicated situation with just one photograph They rarely have second (65) and must be able to take required (66) _ very quickly Indeed, speed is essential - if the photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any (67) Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper There, the (68) is mostly for material of regional interest Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but to (69) the enthusiasm to put "something special" (70) every picture

Answers:

II Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 pts)

There are several things to remember if you are (71) _ for a new job Most companies (72) _ their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of (73) _ for each post A good letter of application is (74) _ very important You should (75) _ with it your curriculum vitae, so that the

(76) _ knows about your qualifications and experience If you are applying to a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, (77) _ deals with appointing new staff If you are invited to an interview, (78) _ sure you arrive suitably dressed and (79) _ time Remember to (80) _ politely about promotion prospects, as well as further training, and last but not least, the salary and holiday arrangements

Answers:

III Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

questions: (10pts)

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is

a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further

scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the

events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for

the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

81 What has research of the base revealed?

A A superior race of people built it

B Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body

C There are cracks in the foundation

D The lines represent important events

82 Extraterrestrial beings are _

A very strong workers B astronomers in the ancient times

C researchers in Egyptology D living being from other planets

83 What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?

A To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh

B To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly

C To permit the high priests to pray at night

D To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife

84 The word “feat” in the first passage is closest in meaning to _.

85 What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?

A Dates of important events taking place throughout time

B Architect’s plans for the hidden passages

C Pathways of the great solar bodies

D Astrological computation

86 In the second passage, the world “prophesied” is closest in meaning to _.

87 What is the best title for the passage?

A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid

B Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza

C Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops

D Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid

88 On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

A Advanced tools of measurement B Knowledge of the earth’s surface

C Observation of the celestial bodies D Advanced technology

89 Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?

A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple

C As a tomb for the pharaoh D As an engineering feat

90 Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?

A It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies

B It is very old

C It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops

D It was built by a super race

Answers:

PART E: WRITING ( 20 pts )

I Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5pts)

91 You can try to get Mark to lend you his car but you won’t succeed

 There’s no point ………

92 I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home  I’d rather ………

93 The plane had hardly left the airport when a big problem occurred  No sooner ……… …

94 He didn’t become a famous film director until he was 55  It was not ……… …

95 All the recipes in this cook book are difficult to follow  I have ………

II Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded You must not change the given word (5 pts) 96 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting (SUPPOSED)  ……….………

97 The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately (SO)  ……….………

98 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarha?” asked Frederic (INVITE)  ……….……….………

99 My Thuan is the longest bridge that I’ve ever seen (LONGER)  ……….……….………

100 I am considering visiting my uncle in Da Nang this summer (ABOUT)  ……….……….………

III Write a paragraph of 120 – 150 words about the the benefits of doing exercise (10 pts) ………

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NĂM HỌC: 2015 - 2016 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 10

PART A: LISTENING

6 Manila 7 Development Economics 8 one year 9 UN project adviser 10 a good reputation in

economics

PART B: PHONETICS

PART C: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Question I:

Question II:

31 have you exercised 32 was laughing 33 to be called 34 will be 35 (should)

finish

36 convincing 37 had seen 38 is lying 39 will have

been completed

40 would have returned

Question III:

41 photogenic 42 better-known 43 differentiate 44 sportsmanship 45 abnormalities

46 economize 47 communicative 48 historical 49 elimination 40 worldwide

Question IV:

51 limited > limiting 56 surrounding > surrounded

52 Because > Although 57 quick > quickly

54 risen > increased 59 continues > continue

55 poisoned > poisonous 60 water > melt

PART C: READING COMPREHENSION

Question I:

Question II:

61 applying 62 advertise 63 applicants 64 therefore 65 enclose

Question III:

PART E: WRITING

Question I:

91 There’s no point in getting Mark to lend you his car

92 I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home

93 No sooner had the plane left the airport than a big problem occurred

94 It was not until he was 55 that he became a famous film director

95 I have difficulty in follow all the recipes in this cook book

Question II:

96 The pyramids are supposed to be worth visiting

97 So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately

98 Frederic invited Sarha to his birthday party

99 I have never seen a longer bridge than My Thuan (bridge)

100 I am thinking about visiting my uncle in Da Nang this summer

Question III: Essay:

Marking criteria:

+ Task completion

Tuỳ theo khả năng hoàn thành về bố cục và những yêu cầu nội dung cho mỗi phần (mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) giám khảo có thể chấm từ 1-4 điểm

+ Grammatical accuracy and spelling

Bài viết không có lỗi chính tả và từ ba lỗi ngữ pháp trở xuống được cho 3 điểm tối đa Cứ 4 lỗi chính tả hoặc ngữ pháp trừ 1 điểm (Trừ không quá 3 điểm)

- Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc và sự liên kết câu, đoạn):

Tùy mức độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn của bài viết, giám khảo có thể chấm 1-3 điểm

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:

Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm: 20

Tổng số câu thí sinh làm đúng Điểm bài thi =

-5