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  1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC GIANG KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2008 – 2009 (Đợt 2 - ngày 22/6/2008) MÔN: TIẾNG ANH I. Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu sau. (2 điểm) 1. She (not see) ___ her sister for three months. 2. She (ask) ___ me if I came from Vietnam. 3. Listen to these foreigners! What language ___ they (speak) ___? 4. We will stay at home if it (rain) ___ . II. Hãy chọn một từ thích hợp trong ngoặc để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. (2 điểm) 1. She was really (impress, impressing, impressed, to impress) by the beauty of the city. 2. He was tired, (and, but, so, however) he took a rest before continuing his work. 3. She is very good (of, at, for, in) English. 4. We went on working (though, because, but, despite) it started to rain. 5. He suggests (doing, do, did, to do) morning exercises every day. 6. Neil Armstrong, (which, where, who, whose) walked on the moon, is an American. 7. The children felt (excited, excitement, excitedly, exciting) when Tet Festival was coming near. 8. You like watching movies on TV, (didn't you, did you, do you, don't you)? III. Cho dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. (1 điểm) 1. The accident happened because he drove ___. (care) 2. We often take part in many ___ activities at school. (culture) 3. The Internet has helped students study more ___. (effective) 4. I bought an ___ book last Sunday. (interest) IV. Em hãy đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau, rồi trả lời các câu hỏi bên dưới. (2 điểm) Peter is my pen pal. He is 15 years old. He lives in a house in London. He has lived in London for ten years. He is an excellent student. He always works hard at school and gets good marks. He loves learning Vietnamese in his free time. He often practices writing letters in Vietnamese. Sometimes he helps me to correct my writing, and sometimes I help him to correct his spelling mistakes. Next summer, he is going to visit Ho Chi Minh City with his family. I’m looking forward to seeing him soon. Questions: 1. How old is Peter? 1
  2. 2. How long has he lived in London? 3. What does he love doing in his free time? 4. He is going to visit Ho Chi Minh City next summer, isn't he? V. Hãy chọn một từ thích hợp đã cho trong khung điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau. (1 điểm) A Vietnamese girl named Lan is living with the Smith family in the American state of Michigan. Mr. Smith (1) ___ a farmer, and Mrs. Smith works part-time at a grocery store in a nearby town. They have two (2) ___, Tom and Mary. Lan often does chores after school. Sometimes, she also helps Mr. Smith on the farm. The family relaxes (3) ___ Sunday evenings and they watch Tom play soccer. Lan enjoys (4) ___ with the Smiths very much. VI. Viết lại các câu sau dựa vào từ hoặc cụm từ gợi ý sao cho nghĩa của câu không thay đổi. (1 điểm) 1. I'm sorry. I can't help you now. → I wish . 2. We started learning English four years ago. → We have . 3. "What kind of books do you like best, Linda?" asked Peter. → Peter asked . 4. They will build a new school next month. → A new school . VII. Sử dụng các từ hoặc cụm từ gợi ý dưới đây để viết thành các câu hoàn chỉnh. (1 điểm) 1. We / used / wear / uniforms / when / we / be / school. 2. I / not / meet / my parents / since last Sunday. 3. He / say / he / be / back / following / day. 4. She / wish / she / have / new computer. - The end - 2
  3. SỞ GD&ĐT BẾN TRE ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 60 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thí sinh KHÔNG làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi, mà chỉ ghi câu trả lời vào giấy làm bài . ​ I/ MULTIPLE CHOICE: Trả lời theo yêu cầu của từng câu hỏi Câu1: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: The program was so ___that half of them fell asleep. A.boring B. bore C. bored D. boredom Câu 2: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Last night, I was watching TV ___my mother was cooking in the kitchen. A.then B. and C. when D.while Câu 3: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: The bridge ___in 2000. A.was built B. built C. has been built D. builds Câu 4: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: If a disaster ___in an area, people from the other areas will offer their help. A.happen B. happened C. is happened D. happens Câu 5: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: They ___ in that company for five years. A.work B. have worked C. worked D. are working Câu 6:Chọn từ có trọng âm chính vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại: A. expensive B. dormitory C. agreement D. vacation Câu7: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: She likes watching the stars ___night. A.at B.on C.for D.in Câu 8: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: My father suggests ___a trip to the countryside on Saturday. A.to have B.had C.have D.having Câu 9: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: 3
  4. He loves his parents very much and wants them to be ___. A.happily B.happiness C.happy D. happiest Câu10: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: He’s never gone to school on Sunday, ___? A.has he B.is he C. hasn’t he D. isn’t he Câu11: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Islam is the country’s official ___in Malaysia. A.region B. currency C. religion D.capital Câu 12: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) khác với các từ còn lại: A.plumber B. teacher C.engineer D.poetry Câu13: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: She can’t go to the party because she will have to ___her little sister. A.look up B.look for C.look after D.look at Câu 14: Xác định từ / cụm từ có phần gạch dưới cần phải sửa để câu trở thành chính xác: We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D Câu15 :Chọn từ có trọng âm chính vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại: A.reputation B.difficult C. possible D. excellent Câu16: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: John: Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary? Peter: ___. A.Good idea B. Happy Birthday C. Yes, please do D.Are you sure ? Câu17: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Lan is very tired.___, she has to finish her work before going to bed. A.So B. Although C. However D. Therefore Câu 18: Xác định từ / cụm từ có phần gạch dưới cần phải sửa để câu trở thành chính xác: The news about some recent disasters have been shown on TV. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D Câu19: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: We’ll meet David, ___comes from England. A.whom B. that C. which D. who Câu20: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp ( ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành câu sau: 4
  5. - “ Where is Linh now?” + “ She ___be in the school library.” A.may B. should C.will D.ought II/ READING COMPREHENSION: Đọc đoạn văn và tìm từ thích hợp được cho sẵn trong bảng để điền vào chỗ trống: ( Thí sinh chỉ ghi câu trả lời tương ứng với từng số thứ tự cho sẵn) what crowded shelter with glad strangely gathered scared shining happilyaround playing It was a beautiful day. The sun was (1)___, the sky was blue, and the weather was perfect. Lan was outside (2)___with her dog, Skippy. All of a sudden, the dog began behaving(3)___. She kept running(4)___ in circles. Lan ran home with the dog to tell her mother (5)___Skippy was doing. Lan's mother, Mrs. Quyen, told Lan that she heard on TV that there was a typhoon coming. Mrs. Quyen (6)___ her family and told them to find (7)___ in the home. Suddenly, the sky became very dark. The storm came (8)___ strong winds and heavy rain. Mrs. Quyen and her family were (9)___. But soon the storm finished and everyone was (10)___. What a clever dog Skippy is. She saved Lan from being caught in the typhoon. III/ WRITING: A. Sử dụng các từ gợi ý để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh: 1. They / enjoy/ watch action films. 2. Christmas Day/ people / receive/ greeting cards/ friends. 3. Do you mind/ turn on/ light? 4. Nam/ love/ play/ games. B. Viết lại các câu sau đây sao nghĩa của câu thứ hai tương đương với nghĩa của câu đã được cho sẵn: 1. She doesn’t have time to revise the lesson. She wishes___ 2. Ha Noi will be partially cloudy. It is the capital city of Viet Nam. Ha Noi,___ 3. They have just produced a new kind of plants. A new kind of plants ___ 4. “What will you do to help your mother?”, they asked him. They asked ___ 5. They started playing tennis in 2003. They have ___ 6. If she had time, she would visit her friends. She won’t___ 5
  6. UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO Môn: Tiếng Anh ​ ​ Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút ( Không kể giao đề) (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.6 pt) 1. A. plain B. paint C. repair D. main ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. A. soon B. mood C. blood D. moon ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. A. tea B. beat C. great D. sea ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (4-22) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (3.8 pts) 4. The examination will be held ___ June, 2007. A. in B. on C. at D. to 5. ___ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder. A. In B. On C. Over D. At 6. Wearing uniforms help poor students feel equal ___ others. A. up B. on C. off D. to 7. The boy was greatly proud ___ his success at school. A. on B. of C. at D. in 8. Cong Vinh seems to be well-qualified ___ the latest position. A. in B. by C. for D. of 9. He read his article on the website last night, ___? A. doesn’t he B. didn’t he C. did he D. hasn’t he 10. Are all the students used ___ their summer vacation in the countryside? A. to spend B. spend C. to spending D. spending 11. Passover ___ in Israel and by all Jewish people. A. is hold B. is celebrating C. celebrates D. is celebrated 12. When will Mr. Ba retire? He began ___ for the company thirty years ago. A. to be worked B. working C. will work D. to work 13. If Ba were rich, he ___ around the world. A. should travel B. traveled C. could travel D. must travel 14. They are still playing on the field ___ it is raining heavily. A. though B. because C. but D. despite 15. Study harder ___. A. if you will pass the exam B. and you will pass the exam C. unless you pass the exam D. or you will pass the exam 16. The girl wishes she ___ in Nha Trang for the festival next week. A. will stay B. could stay C. is staying D. can stay 17. On the way to school, Long often stops ___ a newspaper. A. to buy B. buy C. buying D. bought 18. The cooker ___ is displayed at Nguyen Kim Supermarket looks modern. A. why B. who C. which D. whose 19. _ “Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend._ “___ A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Yes, please D. Yes, let’s 6
  7. 20. _ “Thank you very much_ “___ A. Are you worried? B. You’re welcome C. Not all D. Nothing 21. For most households, lighting ___ for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. A. asks B. applies C. accounts D. prepares o o 22. Ho Chi Minh City will ___ temperatures between 25 C​ and 30 C​ tomorrow. ​ ​ A. experience B. arrive C. achieve D. occur (23-30) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.6 pts) Mr. Brown and some (23) ___ conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are ready to make the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Browns instructions, they are divided (24) ___ three groups. Group I needs to walk along the shore. Group 2 should check the sand, (25) ___ group 3 has to check among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and the bags will be (26) ___ by Mr. Jones. He will take the bags to the garbage (27) ___. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch (28) ___ by Mrs. Smith until the whole area is clean. (29) ___ are eager to work hard so as to refresh this (30) ___ area. 23. A. voluntary B. volunteers C. volunteering D. volunteer 24. A. in B. to C. into D. onto 25. A. or B. and C. because D. though 26. A. selected B. chosen C. collected D. elected 27. A. dump B. yard C. area D. place 28. A. happened B. provided C. achieved D. shown 29. A. Them all B. They all C. All them D. All they 30. A. spoiling B. spoil C. spoiled D. spoils (31-34) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (0.8 pt) 31. You’re tired as you got up too late to watch TV last night. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 32. The Internet is a very fast and convenient way for us to get a lot of information. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 33. People is such an inexpensive means of transport that people take them very often. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 34. She has been playing as a professional tennis player from 1990s. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D (35-38) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (0.8 pt) 35. The Internet has helped students study more ___. A.effecty B.effective C.effectively D.effect 36. It is ___ that our environment is more and more polluted. A.disappoint B.disappointed C.disappointive D.disappointing 37. We are trying to have a(n) ___ world. A.unpolluted B.polluted C.pollution D.unpollution 38. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of ___ to better my knowledge. A. courage B.encouragement C.couraged D.couraging 7
  8. (39-42) Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False (0.8 pt) Mrs. Lan: What’s the matter, Mrs. Linh? Mrs. Linh: I’ve just received my latest electricity bill. It’s so enormous. Mrs. Lan: Let me see. It’s 350,000 VND. What an enormous bill it is! Mrs. Linh: I paid 200,000 VND last month. I don’t know why it’s higher this month. Mrs. Lan: Which counter is installed in your house? Mrs. Linh: The usual mechanical counter was replaced with an electronic counter at the beginning of this month. It is said to run more exactly and be more convenient for the power officials to record monthly electricity numbers. Mrs. Lan: I don’t know what happens. The usual mechanical counter is still used in my house. Why don’t you complain to the Power Department of Ho Chi Minh City about it? Mrs. Linh: Thanks for your advice. I am writing a complaint letter right now. 39. The bill Mr. Linh received last month was lower than the latest one. ( A.True B. False) ​ ​ 40. Mrs. Linh has spent 550,000VND on electricity in the last two months. ( A.True B. False) ​ ​ 41. Mrs. Lan insisted that the electrical counter is wrong. ( A.True B. False) ​ ​ 42. Electricity numbers are recorded every month. ( A.True B. False) ​ ​ (43-46) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them (1.6 pts) 43. Ba said, Why don’t we stop eating chicken to avoid being infected with bird flu? Ba suggested that chicken shouldn’t being infected with bird flu A to avoid B. to be avoided C. be avoided D. avoid 44. The last time she went out with him 9 months ago. She out with him for 9 months ago. A went B. hasn’t gone C. has gone D. haven’t gone 45. There was too much snow for us to go out. There was snow we can’t go out. A so/that B. such/that C. such a/that D. so much/that 46. Miss Huong Tram is the best student in this class. Nobody learns A so well as she B. better than she C. the best as she D. as good as she (47-50) Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.(0.8 pt) ​ ​ It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 8
  9. minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through “on-line” rather than attend a class. 47. The Internet allows people A. to stay at home and rest B. not to work C. to travel to work D. to work at home 48. To a business, the Internet is to communicate with customers. A. a cheap way B. a very expensive way C. an inconvenient way D. a difficult way 49. E.mail can be used to send A. documents B. information C. data D. all are correct 50. To use the Internet for education is A. impossible B. possible C. inconvenient D. difficult 9
  10. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2010 tại Đà Nẵng Môn thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề ) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC I. Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or do as directed. (3 pts) 1.He can’t go to see his friends. He hasn’t got time. A. a B. many C. much D. a lot 2. My sister loves to watch the stars night. A. on B. in C. at D. for 3. Plastic bags will cause pollution they are very hard to dissolve. A. so B. but C. or D. because 4. My father tells me that Ha Noi is different Kuala Lumpur. A. from B. in C. with D. at 5. Tony is going to us to Hue on Sunday. Do you want to come? A. get B. take C. make D. turn 6. “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry. I’ll help you to it” A. look for B. take care of C. put on D. turn off 7. These students take part in charity activities in their town, ? A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they 8. We are really that people have spoiled this area. A. happy B. proud C. disappointed D. excited 9. What would you like to drink? - A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK 10. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A. bills B. plumbers C. cracks D. showers ​ ​ ​ ​ 11. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A. predict B. report C. erupt D. get ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12. Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence. They wish there was many rivers and lakes in their hometown. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 10
  11. II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1pt) 1. This fashion ___ wants to modernize the traditional Ao dai. (design) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. The forecast says the weather will be ___but cold. (sun) ​ ​ 3. Their children are playing ___on the beach. (happy) ​ ​ ​ 4. We are looking forward to___ from you. (hear) ​ III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. (1 pt) 1. If your child practises speaking English everyday, he will soon improve it. (practise) ​ ​ ​ 2. Listen! I think someone ___ at the door. (knock) ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. We ___ Mr. and Mrs. Smith for ten years. (know) ​ ​ ​ 4. Mr. Dennis ___t to New York in 1982. (go ​ ​ ​ IV. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2pts) Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association ot South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia. English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. 1. How many regions is Malaysia divided into? ___ 2. What is the capital of Malaysia? ___ 3. In which year did Malaysia have a population of over 22 million? ___ 4. Is Bahasa Malaysia the national language of Malaysia? ___ V. Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. (1pt) who what love best but 11
  12. You ask me what I think about my dad. Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the (1) ___ person in ​ the world. Do you know what I mean? He is a considerate and generous man (2) ___ who is loved not only by ​ his family (3) ___also by all his friends. His priority is always his family. His sense of humor distinguishes him ​ from others. In a word, my dad’s terrific! I’m so pround of him and (4) ___him so much. Happy Father’s Day. ​ ​ Daddy! VI. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or combine the sentences as directed (2pts). 1. People speak English in almost every corner of the word. ->English___ th 2. This watch is a gift. The watch was given to me on my 15 ​ birthday (Use Relative clause) ​ ​ ​ ->___ 3. Nam is 17 years old. Lan is 15 years old. ->___ younger___ ​ ​ 4. “Are you having a wonderful time here?, the teacher asked me. ->The teacher asked me___ ​ 12
  13. Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT năm học 2010-2011 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Đề chính thức Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other( 1®: 1. a. helped b. booked c. hoped d. waited ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. a. town b. how c. grow d. cow ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. a. wants b. says c. looks d. laughs ​ ​ ​ ​ 4. a. machine b. washing c. brush d. chin ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5. a. theme b. there c. thin d. thank ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ II. Choose the best answer( 5®): He tried to prevent the dog running into the road. A. from B. to C. against D. for 2. If energy inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different A. is B. will be C. were D. would be 3. Where are the photos at the Chrismas party? A. taking B. taken C. were taken D. have taken 4. We’ll show you around the city when you to visit me. A. come B. are coming C. will come D. came 5. They have never any experience of living in the country A. had B. wished C. done D. made 6. They have to take that French course, they? A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. don’t 7. We went oto the airport to off a friend who was leaving for London. A. tell B. say C. join D. see 8. My sister is very os spiders A. terror B. terrify C. terrified D. terrifying 9. Please your hand if you want to ask the teacher a quetion A. rise B. push C. raise D. lift 10. Ofcourse as a student I want all the exams. A. to pass B. to fail C. to get D. to do 13
  14. 11. What of learning English do you find most difficult? Is it grammar rules or speaking? A. type B. form C. kind D. aspect 12. What time does your English class and end? A. start B. open C. leave D. get 13. Nobody called on the phone, ? A. did they B. do they C. does he D. does she 14. From now on , we won't be able to go out as much as we A. were B. had C. used to D. will 15. He spent all the money he had won new clothes. A. on ; B. for C. with D. from 16. It is getting cold. You'd better not without a coat. A. go out B. to go out C. going out D. have gone out They made me on the floor. A. lie B. to lie C. lying D. lay 18. They would go by air than spend a week travelling by train. A. always B. rather C. prefer D. better 19. Your house painted last year ? A. did B. was C. had D. Have 20. weather ! We can't go out for a walk now. A. How terrible B. What terrible C. How a terrible D. What a terrible III. Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket( 1®): 1. Her son (just design) a new hospital in the suburb. 2. The boys (rehearse) a play for their school show on TV at the moment. 3. Kim (tell) us some fairy tales tonight. 4. The house (destroy) by the horrible storm last week. 5. Some people (drink) coffee every day. 6. John and I (be) pen pals for many years. 7. We used (write) to each other every month when we (be) at secondary school. 8. They (not/finish) . their work yet. 9. What you (do) . last weekend? IV. Rewrite the following sentences( 1®): 14
  15. 1. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match - The boy said 2. That room is very large, it can hold ten visitors. - That room is large 3. The shirt is too small for me. I bought it yesterday. - The shirt 4. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car. - Judy’s car 5. My sister was tired but she helped me with my homework. - Although V. Read the passage and answer the questions below. ( 1 ®) Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain. Celebrations start on 24 December, Christmas Eve. It is a family celebration and many of customs centre on children. When they go to bed on Christmas Eve, children hang up a pillow case( tuÝ) or a sack( bao t¶i ) for their presents. When the children are asleep, Santa ​ ​ ​ ​ Claus climbs down the chimney and puts presents in the sacks that children have left out. On Christmas morning, some families go to the church. The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey and Christmas pudding– a dark, rich mixture of flour, fruit, sugar, nuts and brandy ( rîu m¹nh). December 26, which is called Boxing Day, is ​ ​ also a holiday. On Boxing Day, most people go out to see friends, watch sport events, go to the theater to see a pantomine( kÞch c©m) or go shopping. ​ Questions: ​ 1. On which day does Christmas begin? - 2. What do children do before going to bed? - 3. What is Christmas pudding made from? - 4. What do people do on Boxing Day? - VI. Choose the letter of the underlined portion which is not correct and correct it ​ There's a new Oriental restaurant in town, isn't it? ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D Nam seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 15
  16. Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 16
  17. KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2009-2010, KHÓA NGÀY 24-6-2009 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (tại TP.HCM) (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2.5 pts) 1. ___ the Thi Vai River is awfully polluted, its water is not fit for fish to survive. A. So that B. Although C. Since D. If 2. If you park your car in the wrong place, you must pay a(n) ___. A. ticket B. attention C. fee D. fine 3. - He’s not interested in physics, is he? - ___. A. No problem B. Yes, he is not at all C. I promise he isn’t D. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid 4. What do you often do ___ weekends? A. since B. at C. from D. in 5. Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano ___ the Philippines, erupted in 1991. A. at B. with C. on D. in 6. The teacher suggests ___ something for the poor in our area. A. us to do B. we should do C. we are doing D. we will do 7. I have met her mother, ___ her father. A. and neither B. but not C. so does D. neither 8. She comes from Da Lat, ___ is the most beautiful tourist attraction in Vietnam. A. where B. which C. that D. what 9. - Thank you very much. - ___. A. Welcome you! B. Don’t mention it C. That’s good! D. Nothing impossible! 10. Everything is ___ satisfactorily. A. going on B. looking after C. falling through D. turning up II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting (0.5 pt) 11. It is said that tornadoes can suck up anything that is on their paths. A. said that B. can suck C. anything D. on their paths 12. The charity organization provides the poor with a lot of household furnitures. A. charity B. the poor C. with D. furnitures 17
  18. III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) The Director L&P Transport Company 79B Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City I’m writing about the short stop that your trucks (13) ___ around my house on their way to the north. When the trucks of your company have a short (14) ___ there, the drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their refreshment. When the trucks leave the place, the ground is (15) ___ of trash and a few minutes later there is bad smell and flies all over the place. I myself, (16) ___ the people living around here, would urge that your company should tell your drivers to clean up all the trash on the ground before leaving. (17) ___ you do something about it and soon, we will have to report this to the local authority. I am looking forward to hearing from you and (18) ___ positive response from your company. 13. A. produce B. do C. take D. make 14. A. break B. relax C. advertise D. entertain 15. A. crowded B. filled C. fond D. full 16. A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as 17. A. Although B. If C. Because D. Unless 18. A. see B. to see C. seeing D. saw IV. Read the following passage, and then decided if the statements that follow are TRUE or FALSE (1 pt) Giang is a student from Thanh Hoa province. He’s participating in a student exchange program, and he is now in the United States. It is the beginning of July now and he is staying with the Parker family on a farm 100 kilometers from Columbus, Ohio. He’s going to be there till the end of August. Mr. Parker grows maize on his farm while Mrs. Parker works part-time at a grocery store in a nearby town. They have two children: Peter the elder brother is the same age as Giang, and Sam is the younger one who is in primary school, a level lower than Peter’s. Since his arrival, Giang has been learning a lot about life on a farm. He has also been able to improve his spoken English. As soon as he completes his homework, he helps feed the chickens and collect the eggs. He really enjoys himself spending his summer vacation this way. 19. Giang is staying with an American family in the countryside T 20. Giang’s going to be there for 3 months F 18
  19. 21. Peter and Giang are both in primary school F 22. Giang is having a good time learning and working with the Parkers T V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 23. Teenagers are now dressed. FASHIONABLY 24. Like beverage cans and bottles, this can be recycled. PRODUCE 25. Mr. Brown felt that people have spoiled that area. DISAPPOINT 26. It is still a bit to use the Internet in everyday life. COST 27. Despite the weather, thousands of soldiers helped protect the area. STORM 28. My friend Tuan has been nominated as one of the most effective in the town charity program. ACTIVE VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence (1 pt) 29. If you working, you would be behind others. (stop) 30. At that time, two boys who to a test site stopped and took the injured woman to the nearest hospital. (go) went 31. Mary has some difficulty up early in the morning. (get) 32. Mr. Henrique Calisto in Vietnam for eight years now. (work) VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (2 pts) 33. Ba said to Tung, “Would you like a cup of tea?” Ba offered 34. They did the work excellently. The work 35. Hue, the former capital of Vietnam, is acknowledged as the World’s Cultural Heritage. Hue, which is 36. She is always a better performer than her mother used to. Her mother never used to give a better performer than she does. 19
  20. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2011 tại TP.HCM Môn thi : ANH VĂN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts) ​ ​ 1.- “May I go out for just a while?” - “___” A. It’s a nice day! B. That’s great! C. Go ahead! D. Yes, you could! 2. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater___ of the earth. A. movement B. moment C. pollution D. celebration 3. Thousands of lives were saved___ the scientists had warned them about the tsunami. A. although B. however C. because D. therefore 4. Jane often drinks coffee in the evening, ___? A. doesn’t Jane B. does not she C. does she D. doesn’t she 5. I suggest that you ___ buy a present for her on her birthday. A. may B. can C. should D. will 6. He wants to know___ we will have the seminar at the Town Hall. A. what B. when C. that D. where 7. - “Rita, I’d like___ a friend of mine, Lucie.” - “Pleased to meet you, Lucie!” A. to meet you B. introduce you to C. you see D. you to meet 8. The match takes place___ Saturday afternoon this week. A. of B. on C. after D. to 9. She is the girl ___ eyes are beautiful. A. her B. whom C. whose D. those 10. - “Why don’t we go to the cinema now?” - “___” A. Will you join us? B. Yes, let’s! C. I’d like it. D. What play is it? II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt) ​ ​ ​ 20
  21. 11. The best defense against tsunamis are early warning that allows people to seek higher ground. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 12. Lyn asked Dan that she would come to the meeting the following day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,5pts) ​ ​ One good reason for people to learn a foreign language is work. If your work involves regular contact with (13) ___ of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign language may also increase your chances of (14) ___ a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business (15) ___. Many English-speaking business people don’t bother to learn other languages because they believe (16) ___ most of the people they do business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don’t speak English, interpreters can help. The (17) ___ of foreign language knowledge puts the English speakers at a disadvantage. In meetings, for example, the people on the other side can discuss things among themselves in their own language without the English speakers understanding, and using interpreters slows everything down. In any socialising after the meetings, the locals will probably (18) ___ more comfortable using their own language rather than English. 13. A. talkers B. sayers C. tellers D. speakers 14. A. looking B. finding C. applying D. offering 15. A. trips B. journeys C. tours D. holidays 16. A. what B. when C. that D. how 17. A. use B. study C. fluency D. lack 18. A. know B. feel C. behave D. come IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1,0 pt) ​ ​ My name is Phat, an exchange student. Here I am in America. My host family lives in Tucson, Arizona. I’m attending high school, seeing the country and studying lots of different subjects. As you know, I love athletics, so I’m doing some serious running, as the school sports facilities here are excellent. I’m also learning how to play baseball and American football. I’m finding the high school environment very relaxed and quite different from school back home: no uniform, not many rules, and you can even eat and drink in class. We start school at 8 am and finish at 3 pm, so we have lots of time for sports and other activities. We take eight subjects in the semester and have one lesson in each subject every day. I can choose seven of the subjects myself – the only compulsory one is American history. 19. Phat is now staying in Arizona on a study exchange program. ​ 20. Phat has been playing baseball for a long time and is very good at it. ​ 21. Students in his school wear nice uniforms. ​ 21
  22. 22. American history is an optional subject at his school. ​ V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt) ​ 23. Their time spent in the countryside provided the for their novels. (inspire) ​ 24. The newspaper is published . You can get it everyday. (day) ​ 25. I never receive any to my email from her. (respond) ​ 26. Many walked around the tourist attraction to take photos. (sight) ​ 27. What were the reasons for the worldwide crisis? (economy) ​ 28. We should make the most efforts to stop (forest) ​ VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. _ (1.0 pt) ​ ​ 29. In the last ten years, life in our city (change) dramatically. ​ 30. She will tell him about the news when he (phone) her tomorrow morning. ​ 31. They . (plant) roses in the garden when I came to see them. ​ 32. Thank you for .(look) after my grandpa while I was away last week. ​ VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the ​ sentence printed before it. _ (2.0 pt) ​ ​ 33. The exercise was so difficult that we couldn’t do it. ​ → It was ​ 34. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well. ​ → He wishes . ​ 35. Tom passed the test easily. ​ → Tom had no . ​ 36. My friend cannot run as fast as me. ​ → I can . 22
  23. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 22 . 6 . 2011. Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với các phần gạch chân của những từ còn lại trong các câu từ 1 đến 5. 1. A. high B. sight C. this D. find ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. A. stopped B. agreed C. listened D. cleaned ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. A. meat B. seat C. great D. mean ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4. A. call B. land C. fall D. ball ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5. A. rather B. them C. neither D. think ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Chọn từ/ cụm từ gạch dưới (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cần phải sửa trong các câu 6. She would come to see you if she has your address. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 7. You must starting your job as soon as possible. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D Chọn câu (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có nghĩa gần với câu cho trước trong các câu 8. She is writing a letter to her pen-pal. A. A letter is being writing to her pen-pal. B. A letter is written to her pen-pal. C. A letter is writing to her pen-pal. D. A letter is being written to her pen-pal. 9. “I’m working in London now,” Nam said. A. Nam said that he was working in London now. B. Nam said that he is working in London then. C. Nam said that he was working in London then. D Nam said that I was working in London then. 10. She hasn’t visited her hometown for two years. A. She visited her hometown for two years. B. She didn’t visit her hometown two years ago. C. She didn’t visit her hometown for two years. D. She last visited her hometown two years ago. Chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành các câu 11. We ___ to the countryside two months ago. A. go B. have gone C. went D. will go 12. What will you do if you ___ the final examinations? A. will pass B. would pass C. pass D. passed 13. I wish my summer holiday ___ longer. 23
  24. A. will be B. is C. were D. has been 14. I asked him ___ he came from. A. where B. who C. what D. which 15. It rained hard; ___, my father went to work. A. Therefore B. However C. Because D. So 16. Your sister writes poems and stories, ___ she? A. does B. doesn’t C. will D. won’t 17. Laura fell asleep during the lesson ___ she was tired. A. so B. but C. because D. therefore 18. How much ___ do you want? A. bananas B .eggs C. candies D. sugar 19. Do you know the man ___ you met at the party yesterday? A. what B. which C. whom D. whose 20. Tomorrow the director will have a meeting ___ 8:00 am to 10:00 am. A. between B. from C. among D. in 21. The doctor advised me ___ jogging every morning. A. went B. go C. to go D. going 22. The bike ___ I have just bought is every cheap. A. which B. where C. what D. who 23. We will start our trip ___ 6 o’clock ___the morning. A. in / in B. at / in C. in / at D. at / at 24. He said he ___ come back later. A. will be B. will C. would be D. would 25. We ___ anything from James since we left school. A. haven’t heard B. heard C. don’t hear D. didn’t hear 26. If I ___ a bird, I would be a dove. A. would be B. were C. am D. will be 27. The children sang ___ during the trip. A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy 28. This newspaper ___ everyday. A. is publishing B. publish C. published D. is published 24
  25. 29. You have lived in this city since 1998, ___? A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. did you D. have you 30. My students enjoy ___ English very much. A. learn B. learnt C. learning D. to learn Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống I come from Switzerland. I came to London sis months (31) ___ to learn English. I haven’t met many English people yet, only my teachers. I started learning English at school in Switzerland (32) ___ I was eleven, so I have learn it for nearly ten years. At first in London, I couldn’t understand anything, but now my English (33) ___ improved. I have just taken an exam. If I pass (34) ___ into the next class. I’m excited today because my parents will come tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (35) ___ them for a long time. They have never been to England and they can’t speak English. 31. A. ago B. before C. last D. after 32. A. because B. that C. so D. when 33. A. were B. are C. is D. have been 34. A. will move B. moved C. could move D. would move 35. A. haven’t seen B. didn’t see C. don’t see D. hasn’t seen Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án trả lời đúng (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu hỏi Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973. 36. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788? A. South PacificB. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney 37. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage? A. Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney C. Sydney’s beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney 38. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney? A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia. D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific. 39. How many beaches are there close to Sydney? 25
  26. A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches 40. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built? A. 1788 B. 1932 C. 1973 D. 1625 26
  27. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2010 tại TP.HCM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts) ​ ​ 1.- “I suggest we go on a picnic on the other side of the river.” - “___” A. It’s a nice day! B. Have a good trip. C. Great idea! D. Congratulations! 2. Let’s get a___ to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes. A. locksmith B. electrician C. plumber D. carpenter 3. Ho Chi Minh City is the most interesting city in Vietnam; ___, it’s not the capital of the nation. A. so B. however C. moreover D. therefore 4. Our class___into four groups when we have English lessons. A. usually divides B. is usually divided C. is dividing usually D. be divided usually 5. If the rice paddies are polluted, rice plants___. A. will die B. would die C. won’t die D. wouldn’t die 6. Tornadoes can suck up anything___ is in their path. A. what B. who C. that D. where 7. - “I wish I could visit your village again some day, Ba.” - “___” A. Too true! B. You’re always welcome! C. Yes, let’s! D. What a day! 8. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs___TV. A. in B. on C. to D. of 9. Tet is a festival which occurs___ late January or early February. A. at B. from C. on D. in 10. Scientists can usually___ when a volcano will erupt. A. guess B. estimate C. report D. predict II. Choose the underlinde word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt) ​ ​ 11. Our form teacher is a nice person who often gives us a lot of useful advices. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 12. They told us that they enjoyed to listen to Pop music in their free time. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage. (1,5 pts) ​ ​ The Internet has become part of our everyday life. Do you find the Internet useful? What do you use the Internet for? How much time do you spend surfing the web a day? Please (13) ___ to these questions. XUAN: To my mind, the Internet is a very fast and cheap way for me to get information. I can also communicate with my friends by (14) ___ of e-mail or chatting. However, I don’t use the Internet quite often (15) ___ I don’t have much time. For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. It makes our world a small place. MANH: Everybody can (16) ___ from the use of the Internet in life. However, it is a pity for both me and most of my friends in the country. We cannot easily get access (17) ___ the Internet out here. I 27
  28. sometimes pay a visit to my uncle in the city at weekends, and this is a good (18) ___ for me to explore the net. I spend most of the time wandering because I just don’t know which website is useful for me. 13. A. answer B. ask C. reply D. write 14. A. means B. way C. method D. technique 15. A. so B. although C. if D. because 16. A. get B. benefit C. enjoy D. take 17. A. to B. from C. of D. for 18. A. case B. opportunity C. action D. festival IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt) ​ ​ Dear Minh, I am writing to introduce to you a language school where you can improve your English. Instead of learning on your own, as you are doing now, you should learn to speak English with others. The Academy of Language offers you a good and friendly environment to practice your English. They also have well-qualified teachers. There are classes at different levels in the afternoon and evening, and courses begin in the first week this November. If you are interested, you can phone 38765432 for further information. Best of luck! Hoang ​ 19. Minh is now learning English with a tutor. ​ ​ 20. The teachers at the Academy of Language are young and inexperienced. ​ ​ 21. Learners can take courses in the morning. ​ ​ 22. People who want to attend classes there can phone the school to get information. ​ ​ V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pt) ​ 23. We take ___ in being students of one of the most famous schools in this city. (proud) ​ ​ ​ 24. What is the ___ between the ao dai nowadays and the one 100 years ago? (different) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 25. The government has plans to ___ this city. (modern) ​ ​ ​ ​ 26. Those boys are ___ to talk to. (interest) ​ ​ ​ ​ 27. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused ___ damage. (disaster) ​ ​ ​ ​ 28. ___, people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet. (tradition) ​ ​ VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1.0pt) ​ ​ 29. Would you mind showing me how (send) an email? 30. The villagers (move) away by the time a huge tidal wave hit the village. 31. These children (play) badminton for four years now. 32. He said he (visit) his grandmother the following day. VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the ​ sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts) ​ 33. Try to recycle things and we will save natural resources. Þ If we ​ 34. Peter is the tallest boy in his class. Þ No one ​ 35. Do they have to look after the school garden every Saturday? Þ Do they have to take ​ 36. It is raining hard, but they still want to go to school. Þ They still want ​ 28
  29. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC GIANG KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2008 – 2009 (ĐỢT 2 - NGÀY 22/6/2008) MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Đáp án và hướng dẫn chấm Tổng điểm: 10 điểm Bài I. 2 điểm (Mỗi động từ chia đúng cho 0.5đ) ​ 1. haven't seen 3. (What) are they speaking 2. asked 4. rains Bài II: 2 điểm (Mỗi từ chọn đúng cho 0.25 đ) ​ 1 – impressed 5 - doing 2 – so 6 – who 3 – at 7 – excited 4 – though 8 – don't you? Bài III: 1 điểm (Mỗi từ đúng cho 0.25đ) ​ 1. carelessly 3. effectively 2. cultural 4. interesting Bài IV. 2 điểm (Mỗi câu trả lời đúng cho 0.5 đ) ​ 1. He is 15 (years old). 2. He has lived in London for ten years. 3. He loves learning Vietnamese in his free time. 4. Yes, he is. Bài V. 1 điểm (Mỗi từ chọn đúng cho 0.25 điểm) ​ 1. is 2. children 3. on 4. living Bài VI. 1 điểm (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0.25 điểm) ​ 1. I wish I could help you now. 2. We have learned/learnt English for four years. 3. Peter asked Linda what kind of books she liked best. 4. A new school will be built next month. Bài VII. 1điểm (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0.25đ) ​ 1. We used to wear uniforms when we were at school. 2. I haven't met my parents since last Sunday. 3. He said he would be back the following day. 4. She wishes she had a new computer. 29
  30. SỞ GD&ĐT BẾN TRE KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC: 2007-2008 ___ ĐÁP ÁN - HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH I/ MULTIPLE CHOICE: ( 5 pts) ( 0,25 pt x 20 câu = 5 pts) ​ 1 A 0,25 pt 11 C 0,25 pt 2 D 0,25 pt 12 D 0,25 pt 3 A 0,25 pt 13 C 0,25 pt 4 D 0,25 pt 14 A 0,25 pt 5 B 0,25 pt 15 A 0,25 pt 6 B 0,25 pt 16 A 0,25 pt 7 A 0,25 pt 17 C 0,25 pt 8 D 0,25 pt 18 C 0,25 pt 9 C 0,25 pt 19 D 0,25 pt 10 A 0,25 pt 20 A 0,25 pt II/ READING COMPREHENSION : (2,5 pts) ( 0,25 pt x 10 từ = 2,5 pts) ​ 1 shining 0,25 pt 2 playing 0,25 pt 3 strangely 0,25 pt 4 around 0,25 pt 5 what 0,25 pt 6 gathered 0,25 pt 7 shelter 0,25 pt 8 with 0,25 pt 9 scared 0,25 pt 10 glad 0,25 pt III/ WRITING : ( 2,5pts) ( 0,25 pt x 4 câu = 1 pt) ​ They enjoy watching action films. On Christmas Day, people receive greeting cards from their friends. Do you mind turning on the light? Nam loves playing games. ( 0, 25 pt x 6 câu = 1,5 pts) She wishes she had time to revise the lesson. Ha Noi, which is the capital city of Viet Nam, will be partially cloudy. A new kind of plants has just been produced. They asked him what he would do to help his mother. 30
  31. They have played / have been playing tennis since 2003. She won’t visit her friend because she doesn’t have/ hasn’t got time ĐÁP ÁN oOo 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. D 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. A 40. A 41. B 42.A 43.C 44.B 45.B 46.B 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. B 31
  32. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2010 tại Đà Nẵng Môn thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN I. Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or do as directed. (3 pts) 1. He can’t go to see his friends. He hasn’t got time. A. a B. many C. much D. a lot 2. My sister loves to watch the stars night. A. on B. in C. at D. for 3. Plastic bags will cause pollution they are very hard to dissolve. A. so B. but C. or D. because 4. My father tells me that Ha Noi is different Kuala Lumpur. A. from B. in C. with D. at 5. Tony is going to us to Hue on Sunday. Do you want to come? A. get B. take C. make D. turn 6. “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry. I’ll help you to it” A. look for B. take care of C. put on D. turn off 7. These students take part in charity activities in their town, ? A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they 8. We are really that people have spoiled this area. A. happy B. proud C. disappointed D. excited 9. What would you like to drink? - A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK 10. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A. bills B. plumbers C. cracks D. showers ​ ​ ​ ​ 11. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A. predict B. report C. erupt D. get ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12. Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence. They wish there was many rivers and lakes in their hometown. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1pt) 1. This fashion designer wants to modernize the traditional Ao dai. (design) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. The forecast says the weather will be sunny but cold. (sun) ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. Their children are playing happily on the beach. (happy) ​ ​ ​ 4. We are looking forward to hearing from you. (hear) ​ ​ ​ III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. (1 pt) 1. If your child practises speaking English everyday, he will soon improve it. (practise) ​ ​ ​ 2. Listen! I think someone is knocking at the door. (knock) ​ ​ ​ ​ 3. We ‘ve known Mr. and Mrs. Smith for ten years. (know) ​ ​ 32
  33. 4. Mr. Dennis went to New York in 1982. (go) ​ ​ ​ IV. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2pts) Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association ot South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia. English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. 1. How many regions is Malaysia divided into? Malaysia is divided into two regions. 2. What is the capital of Malaysia? The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. 3. In which year did Malaysia have a population of over 22 million? Malaysia had a population of over 22 million in 2001. 4. Is Bahasa Malaysia the national language of Malaysia? Yes, it is. V. Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. (1pt) who what love best but You ask me what I think about my dad. Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the (1) best person in the ​ world. Do you know what I mean? He is a considerate and generous man (2) who is loved not only by his family (3) ​ but also by all his friends. His priority is always his family. His sense of humor distinguishes him from others. In a word, my dad’s terrific! I’m so pround of him and (4) love him so much. Happy Father’s Day. Daddy! ​ ​ VI. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or combine the sentences as directed (2pts). 1. People speak English in almost every corner of the word. ->English is spoken in almost every conner of the world. ​ th 2. This watch is a gift. The watch was given to me on my 15 ​ birthday (Use Relative clause) th ​ ​ ​ ->This watch, which was given to me on my 15 ​ birthday, is a gift. ​ 3. Nam is 17 years old. Lan is 15 years old. ->Lan is two years younger than Nam. ​ ​ ​ 4. “Are you having a wonderful time here?, the teacher asked me. ->The teacher asked me if I was having a wonderful time there. ​ 33
  34. GỢI Ý BÀI GIẢI 1. C 17. D 2. D 18. C 3. D 19. True 4. B 20. False 5. D 21. False 6. B 22. True 7. B 23. fashionably 8. B 24. product 9. B 25. disappointed 10. A 26. costly 11. D 27. stormy 12. D 28. activists 13. D 29. stopped 14. A 30. were going 15. D 31. getting D 32. has been working 33. Ba offered Tung a cup of tea./ a cup of tea to Tung. 34. The work was done excellently. 35. Hue, which is the former capital of Vietnam, is acknowledged as the World’s Cultural Heritage. (used to be the capital of Vietnam, is acknowledged as the World’s Cultural Heritage./ is acknowledged as the World’s Cultural Heritage, is the former capital of Vietnam). 36. Her mother never used to give as good performances as she (does). 34
  35. TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2011 tại TP.HCM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts) ​ ​ 1.- “May I go out for just a while?” - “___” A. It’s a nice day! B. That’s great! C. Go ahead! D. Yes, you could! 2. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater___ of the earth. A. movement B. moment C. pollution D. celebration 3. Thousands of lives were saved___ the scientists had warned them about the tsunami. A. although B. however C. because D. therefore 4. Jane often drinks coffee in the evening, ___? A. doesn’t Jane B. does not she C. does she D. doesn’t she 5. I suggest that you ___ buy a present for her on her birthday. A. may B. can C. should D. will 6. He wants to know___ we will have the seminar at the Town Hall. A. what B. when C. that D. where 7. - “Rita, I’d like___ a friend of mine, Lucie.” - “Pleased to meet you, Lucie!” A. to meet you B. introduce you to C. you see D. you to meet 8. The match takes place___ Saturday afternoon this week. A. of B. on C. after D. to 9. She is the girl ___ eyes are beautiful. A. her B. whom C. whose D. those 10. - “Why don’t we go to the cinema now?” - “___” A. Will you join us? B. Yes, let’s! C. I’d like it. D. What play is it? II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt) ​ ​ ​ 11. The best defense against tsunamis are early warning that allows people to seek higher ground. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 12. Lyn asked Dan that she would come to the meeting the following day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,5pts) ​ ​ One good reason for people to learn a foreign language is work. If your work involves regular contact with (13) ___ of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign language may also increase your chances of (14) ___ a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business (15) ___. Many English-speaking business people don’t bother to learn other languages because they believe (16) ___ most of the people they do business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don’t speak English, interpreters can help. The (17) ___ of foreign language knowledge puts the English speakers at a disadvantage. In meetings, for example, the people on the other side can discuss things among 35
  36. themselves in their own language without the English speakers understanding, and using interpreters slows everything down. In any socialising after the meetings, the locals will probably (18) ___ more comfortable using their own language rather than English. 13. A. talkers B. sayers C. tellers D. speakers 14. A. looking B. finding C. applying D. offering 15. A. trips B. journeys C. tours D. holidays 16. A. what B. when C. that D. how 17. A. use B. study C. fluency D. lack 18. A. know B. feel C. behave D. come IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1,0 pt) ​ ​ My name is Phat, an exchange student. Here I am in America. My host family lives in Tucson, Arizona. I’m attending high school, seeing the country and studying lots of different subjects. As you know, I love athletics, so I’m doing some serious running, as the school sports facilities here are excellent. I’m also learning how to play baseball and American football. I’m finding the high school environment very relaxed and quite different from school back home: no uniform, not many rules, and you can even eat and drink in class. We start school at 8 am and finish at 3 pm, so we have lots of time for sports and other activities. We take eight subjects in the semester and have one lesson in each subject every day. I can choose seven of the subjects myself – the only compulsory one is American history. 19. Phat is now staying in Arizona on a study exchange program. (True) ​ 20. Phat has been playing baseball for a long time and is very good at it. (False) ​ 21. Students in his school wear nice uniforms. (False) ​ 22. American history is an optional subject at his school. (False) ​ V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt) ​ 23. Their time spent in the countryside provided the inspiration for their novels. (inspire) ​ ​ ​ 24. The newspaper is published daily. You can get it everyday. (day) ​ ​ ​ 25. I never receive any response / responses to my email from her. (respond) ​ ​ ​ 26. Many sight-seers walked around the tourist attraction to take photos. (sight) ​ ​ ​ 27. What were the reasons for the worldwide economic crisis? (economy) ​ ​ ​ 28. We should make the most efforts to stop deforestation. (forest) ​ ​ ​ VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. _ (1.0 pt) ​ ​ 29. In the last ten years, life in our city has changed (change) dramatically. ​ ​ ​ 30. She will tell him about the news when he phones (phone) her tomorrow morning. ​ ​ ​ 31. They were planting (plant) roses in the garden when I came to see them. ​ ​ ​ 32. Thank you for looking (look) after my grandpa while I was away last week. ​ ​ ​ VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the ​ sentence printed before it. _ (2.0 pt) ​ ​ 33. The exercise was so difficult that we couldn’t do it. ​ → It was such a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it. ​ ​ 34. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well. ​ → He wishes he could speak English well / he were able to speak English well. ​ ​ 36
  37. 35. Tom passed the test easily. ​ → Tom had no difficulty passing the test. ​ ​ 36. My friend cannot run as fast as me. ​ → I can run faster than my friend. ​ ​ ĐÁP ÁN 1 – C 11 – C 21 – C 31 – A 2 – A 12 – C 22 – A 32 – D 3 – C 13 – C 23 – B 33 – C 4 – B 14 – A 24 – D 34 – A 5 – D 15 – B 25 – A 35 – A 6 – C : had 16 – B 26 – B 36 – D 7 – A : start 17 – C 27 – A 37 – D 8 – D 18 – D 28 – D 38 – A 9 – C 19 – C 29 – A 39 – B 10 – D 20 – B 30 – C 40 – B 37
  38. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2010 tại TP.HCM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC môn thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts) ​ ​ 1.- “I suggest we go on a picnic on the other side of the river.” - “___” A. It’s a nice day! B. Have a good trip. C. Great idea! D. Congratulations! ​ ​ 2. Let’s get a___ to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes. A. locksmith B. electrician C. plumber D. carpenter ​ ​ 3. Ho Chi Minh City is the most interesting city in Vietnam; ___, it’s not the capital of the nation. A. so B. however C. moreover D. therefore ​ ​ 4. Our class___into four groups when we have English lessons. A. usually divides B. is usually divided C. is dividing usually D. be divided usually ​ ​ 5. If the rice paddies are polluted, rice plants___. A. will die B. would die C. won’t die D. wouldn’t die ​ ​ 6. Tornadoes can suck up anything___ is in their path. A. what B. who C. that D. where ​ ​ 7. - “I wish I could visit your village again some day, Ba.” - “___” A. Too true! B. You’re always welcome! C. Yes, let’s! D. What a day! ​ ​ 8. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs___TV. A. in B. on C. to D. of ​ ​ 9. Tet is a festival which occurs___ late January or early February. A. at B. from C. on D. in ​ ​ 10. Scientists can usually___ when a volcano will erupt. A. guess B. estimate C. report D. predict ​ ​ II. Choose the underlinde word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt) ​ ​ 11. Our form teacher is a nice person who often gives us a lot of useful advices. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D ​ 12. They told us that they enjoyed to listen to Pop music in their free time. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D ​ III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage. (1,5 pts) ​ ​ The Internet has become part of our everyday life. Do you find the Internet useful? What do you use the Internet for? How much time do you spend surfing the web a day? Please (13) ___ to these questions. XUAN: To my mind, the Internet is a very fast and cheap way for me to get information. I can also communicate with my friends by (14) ___ of e-mail or chatting. However, I don’t use the Internet quite often (15) ___ I don’t have much time. For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. It makes our world a small place. MANH: Everybody can (16) ___ from the use of the Internet in life. However, it is a pity for both me and most of my friends in the country. We cannot easily get access (17) ___ the Internet out here. I sometimes pay a visit to my uncle in the city at weekends, and this is a good (18) ___ for me to explore the net. I spend most of the time wandering because I just don’t know which website is useful for me. 38
  39. 13. A. answer B. ask C. reply D. write ​ ​ 14. A. means B. way C. method D. technique ​ ​ 15. A. so B. although C. if D. because ​ ​ 16. A. get B. benefit C. enjoy D. take ​ ​ 17. A. to B. from C. of D. for ​ ​ 18. A. case B. opportunity C. action D. festival ​ ​ IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt) ​ ​ Dear Minh, I am writing to introduce to you a language school where you can improve your English. Instead of learning on your own, as you are doing now, you should learn to speak English with others. The Academy of Language offers you a good and friendly environment to practice your English. They also have well-qualified teachers. There are classes at different levels in the afternoon and evening, and courses begin in the first week this November. If you are interested, you can phone 38765432 for further information. Best of luck! Hoang ​ 19. Minh is now learning English with a tutor. ​ 20. The teachers at the Academy of Language are young and inexperienced. ​ 21. Learners can take courses in the morning. ​ 22. People who want to attend classes there can phone the school to get information. ​ Thí sinh viết đầy đủ từ True hoặc False vào ô trả lời: Phần trả lời: 19. F 20. F 21. F 22. T V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pt) ​ 23. We take ___ in being students of one of the most famous schools in this city. (proud) ​ ​ ​ 24. What is the ___ between the ao dai nowadays and the one 100 years ago? (different) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 25. The government has plans to ___ this city. (modern) ​ ​ ​ ​ 26. Those boys are ___ to talk to. (interest) ​ ​ ​ ​ 27. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused ___ damage. (disaster) ​ ​ ​ ​ 28. ___, people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet. (tradition) ​ ​ Phần trả lời 2 3. pride 24. difference 25. modernize ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 26. interesting 27. disastrous 28. Traditionally ​ ​ ​ VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1.0pt) ​ ​ 29. Would you mind showing me how to send (send) an email? ​ ​ 30. The villagers had moved (move) away by the time a huge tidal wave hit the village. ​ ​ ​ ​ 31. These children have played (play) badminton for four years now. (orhave been playing) ​ ​ ​ ​ 32. He said he would visit (visit) his grandmother the following day. (orwas visiting) ​ ​ ​ ​ VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the ​ sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts) ​ 33. Try to recycle things and we will save natural resources. Þ If we recycle things, we will save natural resources. (or try to recycle things, we will save natural ​ ​ resources) 34. Peter is the tallest boy in his class. 39
  40. Þ No one in Peter’s class is as tall as him. (or in Peter’s class is so tall as him); (or in Peter’s class is taller ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ than him) ​ 35. Do they have to look after the school garden every Saturday? Þ Do they have to take care of the school garden every Saturday. ​ ​ 36. It is raining hard, but they still want to go to school. Þ They still want to go to school although it is raining hard. (or to go to school even though it is raining ​ ​ hard); (or to go to school though it is raining hard). ​ ​ 40
  41. KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 năm 2011 tại TP.HCM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Moân thi : ANH VĂN Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts) ​ ​ 1.- “May I go out for just a while?” – “___” A. It’s a nice day! B. That’s great! C. Go ahead! D. Yes, you could! ​ 2. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater___ of the earth. A. movement B. moment C. pollution D. celebration 3. Thousands of lives were saved___ the scientists had warned them about the tsunami. A. although B. however C. because D. therefore ​ 4. Jane often drinks coffee in the evening, ___? A. doesn’t Jane B. does not she C. does she D. doesn’t she ​ 5. I suggest that you ___ buy a present for her on her birthday. A. may B. can C. should D. will ​ 6. He wants to know___ we will have the seminar at the Town Hall. A. what B. when C. that D. where ​ 7. – “Rita, I’d like___ a friend of mine, Lucie.” – “Pleased to meet you, Lucie!” A. to meet you B. introduce you to C. you see D. you to meet ​ 8. The match takes place___ Saturday afternoon this week. A. of B. on C. after D. to ​ 9. She is the girl ___ eyes are beautiful. A. her B. whom C. whose D. those ​ 10. – “Why don’t we go to the cinema now?” – “___” A. Will you join us? B. Yes, let’s! C. I’d like it. D. What play is it? ​ ​ II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt) ​ ​ ​ 11. The best defense against tsunamis are early warning that allows people to seek higher ground. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D 12. Lyn asked Dan that she would come to the meeting the following day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A B C D III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,5pts) ​ ​ One good reason for people to learn a foreign language is work. If your work involves regular contact with (13) ___ of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign language may also increase your chances of (14) ___ a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business (15) ___. Many English-speaking business people don’t bother to learn other languages because they believe (16) ___ most of the people they do business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don’t speak English, interpreters can help. The (17) ___ of foreign language knowledge puts the English speakers at a disadvantage. In meetings, for example, the people on the other side can discuss things among 41
  42. themselves in their own language without the English speakers understanding, and using interpreters slows everything down. In any socialising after the meetings, the locals will probably (18) ___ more comfortable using their own language rather than English. 13. A. talkers B. sayers C. tellers D. speakers ​ 14. A. looking B. finding C. applying D. offering ​ 15. A. trips B. journeys C. tours D. holidays 16. A. what B. when C. that D. how ​ 17. A. use B. study C. fluency D. lack ​ 18. A. know B. feel C. behave D. come ​ IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1,0 pt) ​ ​ My name is Phat, an exchange student. Here I am in America. My host family lives in Tucson, Arizona. I’m attending high school, seeing the country and studying lots of different subjects. As you know, I love athletics, so I’m doing some serious running, as the school sports facilities here are excellent. I’m also learning how to play baseball and American football. I’m finding the high school environment very relaxed and quite different from school back home: no ​ uniform, not many rules, and you can even eat and drink in class. We start school at 8 am and finish at 3 pm, so we have lots of time for sports and other activities. We take eight subjects in the semester and have one lesson in each subject every day. I can choose seven of the subjects myself – the only compulsory one is American history. 19. Phat is now staying in Arizona on a study exchange program. (True) ​ 20. Phat has been playing baseball for a long time and is very good at it. (False) ​ 21. Students in his school wear nice uniforms. (False) ​ 22. American history is an optional subject at his school. (False) ​ V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt) ​ ​ ​ 23. Their time spent in the countryside provided the inspiration for their novels. (inspire) ​ ​ ​ 24. The newspaper is published daily. You can get it everyday. (day) ​ ​ ​ 25. I never receive any response / responses to my email from her. (respond) ​ ​ ​ 26. Many sight-seers walked around the tourist attraction to take photos. (sight) ​ ​ ​ 27. What were the reasons for the worldwide economic crisis? (economy) ​ ​ ​ 28. We should make the most efforts to stop deforestation. (forest) ​ ​ ​ VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1.0 pt) ​ 29. In the last ten years, life in our city has changed (change) dramatically. ​ ​ ​ 30. She will tell him about the news when he phones (phone) her tomorrow morning. ​ ​ ​ 31. They were planting (plant) roses in the garden when I came to see them. ​ ​ ​ 32. Thank you for looking (look) after my grandpa while I was away last week. ​ ​ ​ VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as ​ the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pt) ​ 33. The exercise was so difficult that we couldn’t do it. ​ à It was such a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it. ​ ​ 34. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well. ​ à He wishes he could speak English well / he were able to speak English well. ​ ​ 35. Tom passed the test easily. ​ à Tom had no difficulty passing the test. ​ ​ 36. My friend cannot run as fast as me. ​ à I can run faster than my friend. ​ ​ 42