Đề thi tuyển sinh môn Tiếng Anh (Không chuyên) vào Lớp 10 - Năm học 2017-2018 - Trường PT Năng Khiếu

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ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA TP HỒ CHÍ MINH ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 
 TRƯỜNG PHỔ THÔNG NĂNG KHIẾU NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 
 HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH MÔN TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) 
 Đề thi có 7 trang, 80 câu trắc nghiệm Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) 
Read the text below about money saving and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate 
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 10. 
 Whether you're a high school student on an allowance from your parents, or already working part-time, or a 
college (1).....venturing out into the world, learning to plan your (2)....is an important skill. And saving (3).....be an 
integral part of your financial planning. Starting saving while you're young (4)....alot of sense. if you start saving 
now, it will build to a large amount by the time you reach (5).....age than if you wait to start saving later on. 
Another good reason to get into the habit of saving early on is that people who save a lot get used to a lower rate 
ofconsumption while working, so they need less money when they retire. 
 Here's some simple advice to help you get on the right track: 
  Put 10% of your monthly (6).....into savings before anything else. 
  If you are already working, ignore any (7).....in salary that you get and put them into savings. 
  Never borrow money to pay for a depreciating (8).....like a car. 
  Find a partner and stay together. Studies show that two can live more cheaply than each alone and that divorce is 
the greatest destroyer of (9)...... 
 Remember, however, that saving is a lot easier if there are small rewards along the way. Don't (10)....yourself of 
daily treats like going for a coffee or a drink with a friend, otherwise life seems dull and boring, which makes 
saving that much more difficult. 
1: A. career B. degree C. graduate D. graduation 
2: A. cash B. budget C. income D. money 
3: A. should B. need C. will D. has 
4: A. is B. has C. makes D. seems 
5: A. retirement B. retired C. retire D. retiring 
6: A. receipts B. bill C. account D. income 
7: A. rises B. rising C. raises D. uprisings 
8: A. asset B. earnings C. ownership D. share 
9: A. materialism B. wealth C. comfort D. rich 
10: A. stop B. deprive C. cut D. limit 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 
from 11 to 25. 
11: The bos.....Debbie if she had worked harder last year. 
A. promoted B. has promoted C. would have promoted D. will promote 
12: "Could you please calm down, sir?" ~ "calm down? How would you react if your......suitcase was missing?" 
A. leather Italian new B. new leather Italian C. new Italian leather D. Italian leather new 
13: Hurry up! We have.....time than you think! 
A. least B. little C. the least D. far less 
14: Carol was very young when I took her to Disneyland. ......, she remembers it well. 
A. Although B. Despite C. Nevertheless D. In case 
15: There was.....furniture in the room that we didn't have any where to sit. 
A. a such little B. such little C. so little a D. so little 
16: You.....food with you. I had plenty for all of us. 
A. needn't have brought B. needn't have to bring C. hadn't to bring D. didn;'t need to bring 
17: Finish your homework or we......to the beach! 
A. won't go B. won't have gone C. hadn't gone D. didn't go 
18: My favourite team......the championship. 
A. is likely that they'll win. B. likely to win C. is likely that they win D. is likely to win 
19: The stores were crowded......Christmas shoppers. 
A. with B. in C. from D. of 
20: Do you know who......by? 
A. could write B. wrote this letter C. was this letter written D. this letter was written 
21: Dean has two sisters, both......work abroad. 
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A. of whose B. of whom C. of them D. of who 
22: They prefer to drive......travel by train. 
A. rather than B. instead of C. than D. to 
23: ......he left the company was that he had personal problems. 
A. Due to B. Seeing that C. The reason why D. Because 
24: The professor graded all......the assignments. 
A. of but three B. of but three of C. but threee of D. but three 
25: The young child......all his vegetables. 
A. got eaten B. made to eat C. had them eaten D. was made to eat 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in 
each of the questions from 26 to 30. 
26: Although some species of sharks are known to attack humans, such attacks were rare and must not prevent us 
from continuing our efforts to protect all sharks. 
A. Although B. were C. must not D. to protect 
27: Elementary particle physics are always trying to split things up into smaller and smaller constituents with a 
view to treating them independently of each other. 
A. are always trying B. up into C. to treating D. of each other 
28: Comprised of experienced and talented singers, the choir deserved the excellent review given to them by the 
weekly newspaper. 
A. Comprised of B. deserved C. given D. them 
29: By encouraging an active interest in the environment, we're ensuring the quality of life for future generations, 
and also the potential of future business opportunities. 
A. By encouraging B. we're ensuring C. and also D. potential of 
30: Over Spain, an American B-52 bomber carrying a H-bomb collided in mid-air with another aircraft. 
A. Over Spain B. carrying C. in mid-air D. with 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 
from 31 to 40. 
31: I'm sorry. This passport isn't...... . It needs to be nenewed. 
A. reasonable B. correct C. justifiable D. valid 
32: Can you.....your first day at school? 
A. restore B. remind C. return D. recall 
33: I can't tolerate it any more! Kay is always......the conversation! 
A. delivering B. commanding C. comprehending D. dominating 
34: What do you think.....her anger? 
A. brought about B. came over C. broke away D. put back 
35: It makes no.....to me whether you come along or not. 
A. difference B. sense C. trouble D. problem 
36: Some people can get.......with very little money. 
A. by B. over C. at D. to 
37: The man......full responsibility for the accident. 
A. makes B. takes C. puts D. offers 
38: When I book a hotel, I always choose budget......in order to save money. 
A. residences B. tenants C. habitats D. accommodations 
39: I don't think you need to be so......with the children all the time! They need to let off steam sometimes, you 
know! 
A. sufficient B. strict C. lenient D. tolerant 
40: She has no......; she's an only child. 
A. relatives B. parents C. spouses D. siblings 
This passage is about using genetically modified food for famine relief. Read it carefully and mark the letter 
A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 45. 
 Southern Africa governments are in a terrible dilemma: they have to choose between letting their citizens starve 
to death or giving them genetically modified (GM) food that many believe is harmful to human health. This is the 
problem which resulted when the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) provided Southern African governments 
with thousands of tonnes of emergency food aid to help deal with the severe famine they were experiencing. Some 
of this food came from the US, which produce large quantities of genetically modified (GM) maize and other 
grains. 
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 Several governments in the region objected to the GM grain, especially Zambia and Zimbabwe, the countries 
hardest hit by the drought. In Zambia, where some GM grain had already arrived, the government has banned their 
distribution until the issue of safety is addressed. 
 Many Zambians believe that GM foods may lead to people experiencing new allergies and resistance to 
antibiotics. There are also fears that genetically modified seeds may destroy local crops as they are much stronger. 
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, GM crops may have lasting effects on the ecosystem as the change in the 
plant may cause it to be toxic. This in turn may lead to the extinction of some species and as a result, be 
catastrophic for the natural world. 
 Supporters of genetically modified foods, of course, claim that there is no solid evidence that GM foods have 
harmful side effects, adding that they can provide immediate relief to famine victims. But the true cost of using 
them won't be known until many decades have passed. Let's hope that by then, it's not too late. 
(Adapted from:  
41: What is the purpose of this article? 
A. to convince people that genetically modified foods are necessary 
B. to recommend ways of helping famine-stricken countries 
C. to discuss the choice that some African governments must make 
D. to argue against food aid to Southern African countries 
42: What do Zambia and Zimbabwe have in common? 
A. They both produce GM food crops. 
B. They have both suffered due to lack of rain. 
C. Both countries have refused to receive GM food aid. 
D. Neither country has been affected by famine. 
43: What is one of the strongest fears about GM foods? 
A. Their use may upset the balance of nature. 
B. They might become more popular than regular foods. 
C. Many people have developed allergies to them. 
D. Many people mat refuse to consume them. 
44: In the second sentence in the third paragraph, what does "they" refer to? 
A. Local crops. B. GM seeds. C. GM foods D. fears 
45: What do those in favour of GM foods claim? 
A. GM foods help people in need right away. 
B. GM foods will end starvation. 
C. GM foods have a few drawbacks but they're worth using. 
D. GM foods will have positive consequences in the future. 
Read the sections on page 5 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55. 
Question 46 refers to section A on page 5. 
46: Which of the following is a condition for thw successful applicant? 
A. having advanced knowledge of English B. being willing to work part-time only 
C. having at least 10 years work experience D. being familiar with a specific PC program 
Questions 47-48 refer to section B on page 5. 
47: Why did Strauss fire Ellis from the project? 
A. Strauss didn't like Ellis' design. 
B. Ellis was delaying the project. 
C. Ellis wasn't putting enough money into the project. 
D. Other engineers were doing the work of Ellis. 
48: Why wasn't Ellis' work recognized before 2007? 
A. He was not a qualified structural engineer at the time. 
B. There was no reference to his contribution in Strauss' final report. 
C. All the reports mentioning him had been destroyed. 
D. There was evidence that only Strauss had worked on the design. 
Questions 49-50 refer to section C on page 5. 
49: What has Muultiplex gained fro Sutherland's services? 
A. It has become highly organized. 
B. Its expenses have been cut considerably. 
C. All its problems have been successfully solved. 
D. It as become an international company. 
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50: What is E. Sutherland qualified in? 
A. Road projects B. Financing C. Car design. D. Company organization. 
Questions 51-53 refer to section D on page 5. 
51: Why was the death of 11 workers considered a safety record? 
A. Because there was only 1 death for every $1 million in costs. 
B. Because another 19 men had been expected to die. 
C. Because it was about 3 times less than expected. 
D. Because they were the only ones who refused to use the safety net. 
52: How much did the construction of the bridge cost? 
A. $19 million B. $11 million C. $35 million D. $1 million 
53: How can someone best observe the Golden Gate Bridge? 
A. by taking a guided coach tour B. by booking a bike tour just afier autumn 
C. by cycling across it in spring D. by driving over it in summer 
54: Which sections mention specific experienced engineers? 
A. section B. and D B. section A, B and D C. sections B and C D. section B and C 
55: Who has been recognized the longest for his engineering work ? 
A. Charles Ellis B. Edgar Sutherland C. Joseph Strauss D. Damian Garrett 
A. Job Opportunities 
 An Oakridge based company requires the service of 
a Civil Engineer 
 June 12 
 Construction and civil engineering company. 
Interserve, is seeking a Civil Engineer who will 
provide services on the design, construction, and 
maintenance of public works, which include 
transportation, government buildings, public facilities 
such as airports and train stations, and other large scale 
projetcs. 
 Requirements: 
 - 5 to 10 years experience working with Local 
Authorities as a Project Engineer 
 - Knowledge of AutoCAD - computer aided design 
program 
 This position is initially part-time but the successful 
candidate will have prospects of becoming a full-time 
employee with benefits. 
 Please email your CV in English to: 
 Damian Garrett, 
 interserve@oakridge.com 
B. Strauss vs Ellis 
Who Designed The Golden Gate Bridge? 
The gGolden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that 
spans San Francisco Bay. The bridge's design has 
generally been attributed to Joseph Strauss, a 
German-American engineer and designer. However, 
recent evidence proves that Charles Ellis, a 
professor, engineer and mathematician, was chiefly 
responsible for the design of the bridge between 
1929 and 1931. 
 An argument over the time it was taking to 
complete the design, along with the number of 
telegrams Ellis was using to discuss the design with 
other engineers, led Strauss to accuse Ellis of 
wasting time and money. Strauss then dismissed 
Ellis in late 1931 and systematically removed any 
mention of Ellis' name from his final report on the 
bridge, issued in 1938. 
 Ellis was finally given official recognition for his 
part in the designing process of the Golden Gate 
Bridge on May 10, 2017. 
C. June 15 
 Re: Application for Position of Civil Engineers 
 Dear Mr Garrett, 
 I am applying for the civil engineering position, 
posted on your site. I am a well-qualified and highly 
skilled engineer and I would appreciate the opportunity 
to discuss the skills and the experience I could offer 
your company. 
 For the last 8 years, I have been involved in several 
major projects providing high quality services to 
Multiplex, an international and well-oranized company. 
These have contributed to making substantial savings 
for the company. My qualifications include a 
postgraguate degree on contemporary roadway design 
and a thorough knowledge of AutoCAD. 
 I firmly believe that my professional background 
D. Golden Gate Bridge 
 Due to its magnificent design, the Golden Gate 
Bridge was named one of the "Seven Engineering 
Wonders of the Modern World". 
 One of the most interesting Golden Gate Bridge 
facts is that only 11 workers died during its 
construction, a new safty record for the time. In the 
1930s, bridge builders expected at least one fatality 
per $1 million in construction costs, and builders 
expected around 35 people to die while erecting the 
Golden Gate Bridge. One of the bridge's safety 
innovations was a net placed under the work site. 
During construction, this net saved the lives of 19 
men, who are often called the members of the "Half 
Way to Hell Club". 
 People come from all over the globe to learn how 
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and experience conform perfectly to your requirements. 
I have attached my CV and can be contacted by email at 
esutherland@yahoo.com. 
 Thank you for considering my application. I am 
available for an interview at your convenience. 
 Yours Sincerly, 
 Edgar Sutherland 
this bridge was built. They even come to be inspired 
by it. The best ways of exploring this attraction and 
appreciating its true beauty are either to book a 
Golden Gate Bridge Bike tour, offered from spring 
through fall, or simply to walk over it. 
 Click here for more information. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from 
the other three in pronunciation in each of the questions from 56 to 60. 
56: A. asset B. accent C. perhaps D. harbour 
57: A. accurate B. delicate C. liberate D. literate 
58: A. advice B. justice C. device D. suffice 
59: A. full B. pull C. rule D. foot 
60: A. relaxed B. informed C. owned D. poured 
Read the text below about dancing and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 66 to 75. 
DANCING TO IMPROVE FITNESS 
 Dancing can be a fun way to work out. Experts say that dancing improves circulation, boosts energy levels, 
reduces cholesterol and helps you (66)......healthy bones. It's also a great way to lose weight. 30 minutes of dancing 
will burn betwwen 200 to 400 calories. As well as the (67).....benefits, dancing is great for improving co-ordination 
and concentration the mind; learning dance sequencies will reaaly help improve your (68)...... 
 Dancing is a great stress reliever; a good adance will make you smile and laugh, leaving you in a high 
(69)......and inspired. There should be a very (70)......risk of injury from dancing if you (71)......instructions 
carefully, but make sure you always warm up properly or you could (72)......up with pulled muscles. 
 So, put on some comfortable clothes, like track suit bottoms and T-shirt, and get to it! If you're opting for ballet, 
special ballet tights and shoes are important as they will help you to move more freely and the teacher will need to 
see what your body is doing. Some types of dancing may (73)......special clothes when you get more advanced; 
others allow you to dress more casually. It's always worth (74)......with the dance studio or with the teacher to see 
what it is (75).....to wear. 
66: A. store B. maintain C. use D. keep 
67: A. natural B. real C. physical D. mortal 
68: A. thoughts B. brain C. memory D. mentality 
69: A. spirits B. moods C. tempers D. attitudes 
70: A. short B. low C. weak D. soft 
71: A. practise B. accept C. support D. follow 
72: A. close B. end C. finish D. stop 
73: A. ask B. require C. demand D. want 
74: A. asking B. checking C. enquiring D. requesting 
75: A. appropriate B. suited C. agrreeable D. qualified 
The passage is about salmon. Read it carefully and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to 
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 76 to 80. 
 Many claim the best salmon is Alaskan, known for its juicy meat and delicate flavour. What is not well known is 
what a difficult life these salmon lead, and how hard they work to reproduce. 
 Salmon start out as small eggs in a streambed. Once they hatch, hey spend a couple of years in mountain streams 
and rivers, and then eventually gather in schools to swim out to sea together. During this stage of their life cycle, 
their bodies begin to adapt themselves to endure the seawater conditions they will face. More specifically, they 
develop a gland which removes salt from sea water so that they can drink it. 
 In the ocean, the adult salmon spends 1 to 4 years swimminh and feeding. This ocean life is hazardous as they 
must constantly dodge a variety of predators: seals, whales and dealiest of all, fishermen. After swimming for over 
2,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, they prepare for their return to their place of birth in order to reproduce. This 
is the most fascinating part of the salmon's life: that which distinguishes it from most other fish. Adult salmon will 
swim up to two thousand miles upstream to return to the exact same place where they hatched. They use their 
outstanding sense of smell, as well as the stores of food and energy they have, to accomplish this. Constantly 
jumping into the air, defying gravity, and swimming up waterfalls - it's no wonder that only the fittest make it. 
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 When they have reached their destination, the female clears a spot in the streambed with her tail and create a nest. 
She then lays her eggs and the male fertilizes and protects them until, within a week or two, both salmon die, 
leaving the embryos at the mercy of nature. 
76: What is the main idea of this passage? 
A. that eating salmon in Alaska is widespread 
B. that most young salmon do not survive at sea 
C. that salmon have an interesting birth 
D. that salmon go to great lengths to reproduce 
77: Why do younger salmon's bodies change? 
A. to help them gather in schools 
B. to help them stay together as a group 
C. to allow them to survive in their new habitat 
D. to make swimming easier 
78: In the second sentence of the third paragraph, what is the meaning of the word "dodge"? 
A. avoid B. chase C. learn about D. attract 
79: Why is the salmon's trip back to its hatching grounds so interesting? 
A. No other fish does this 
B. They find the precise spot where they hatched 
C. So many adult salmon survive such a difficult journey 
D. They travel so far in such a short time 
80: According to the passage, what is true about the life cycle of a salmon? 
A. Salmon take care of their young for many years. 
B. Their lives are similar to those of other fish. 
C. They switch habitats three times in their lives. 
D. Their lives end soon after reproducing. 
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