Title ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH HẢI PHÒNG 2024-2025.docx ✅

1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HẢI PHÒNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 ĐẺ THỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút. LƯU Ý: - Đề thi gồm 11 trang. - Phần tự luận (SECTION ONE) làm vào phiếu trả lời tự luận (có kèm phách). - Phần trắc nghiệm (SECTION TWO) làm vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm. SECTION ONE: CONSTRUCTED-RESPONSE TEST PART ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION I. You will hear part of an interview with a professional athlete called Ann Brown. For questions 1-5, listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. Write your answers on the answer sheet. You will hear the recording TWICE. (5 pts.) 1. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championship? A. She was not satisfied with it. B. She wished she had had more time to prepare for it. C. She didn't think she would give it brilliantly. D. She felt sorry not to deliver it well. 2. How does Ann feel about the place where she goes running? A. She finds it quite boring. B. She enjoys its beautiful scenery. C. She pays little attention to it. D. She thinks there's nothing attractive there. 3. What does Ann think of the idea of taking a "day off" from training? A. She needs at least one rest day a week. B. She thinks all athletes sometimes need one. C. She would like to have more rest days. D. She can keep training without a "day off". 4. What is Ann's attitude towards the other competitors in races? A. She can't get on well with all of them. B. She's made a few good friends among them. C. She finds it easy to talk to them. D. She is prone to keep a professional distance with them. 5. Which word best describes Ann's feeling about being stopped for autographs all the time? A. Uncomfortable B. Relaxed C. Excited D. Unconfident II. You will hear a student giving a presentation about the challenges of living in space. For questions 6-15, complete each blank with ONE WORD OR A NUMBER taken from the recording. Write your answers on the answer sheet. You will hear the recording TWICE. (10 pts.)
2 THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN SPACE Living on the International Space Station (ISS)  Astronauts spend months in microgravity, so - their blood moves to their head and (6) __________. - they lose minerals such as (7) __________. - they have to exercise (8) __________ hours, six days a week, to avoid muscle loss. - they may suffer from poor vision (9) __________.  NASA continues to improve ways for water, including sweat, to be (10) __________. Building on the Moon or Mars  Engineers and architects must use materials which - are (11) __________ enough for transporting. - can already be found on the Moon or Mars.  Rocks and minerals could be used to make metal, brick, and possibly (12) __________ for buildings.  NASA still needs to find a way - to make large (13) __________. - to visit places like a (14) __________. - to get a new (15) __________. PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 1. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts.) 1. Not every journalist could notice the opera singer's shifted grounds; her opinion had changed (PERCEIVE) __________. 2. Since drunken driving is dangerous, the government has decided to (LAW) __________ it in the hope that road accidents will be reduced. 3. It is advisable that caffeine and other similar (STIMULATE) __________ shouldn't be taken shortly before we go to bed. 4. The man was arrested for (PERSON) __________ a director, tricking many people into giving him money to invest in the project. 5. Thanks to this type of (SHATTER) __________ screen, drivers will be able to have a clear view even when it is smashed. 6. As a teacher, Mrs. White always tries to be fair and avoid (FAVOR) __________ as well as scapegoating. 7. Laura has (MARK) __________ the BBC homepage as she uses it regularly to get the latest news.
3 8. The ceremony of the Flamboyant Festival ended (SENSE) __________ with a firework display. 9. Do you think the children in this village are (NOURISH) __________? They look very thin. 10. The tourists were impressed by the (SPLENDID) __________ of the jewellery in the souvenir shop. II. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts.) 1. Steeped __________ tradition, old houses are often sought-after __________ their unique architecture and style. 2. To determine whether this ink cartridge is compatible __________ your printer, check __________ the side of the box. 3. I would be grateful if you kept the news __________ yourself. Do not tell anyone __________ it. 4. We don't have a big budget, so choose what you like __________ the menu, __________ reason. 5. Rather than ponder the questions, the interviewee blurted __________ the first answer coming __________ his head. 6. Working in a team seemed to be a tough time for Leon at first, but __________ long, he got the hang __________ it. 7. My uncle is an inspirational politician who can put __________ his ideas __________ exceptional clarity. 8. There is a bus __________ twenty minutes __________ the hour; for example 7.40, 8.40, 9.40, etc. 9. Mr. Smith doesn't want us to quote him on what he is __________ to say as it is __________ the record. 10. I decide to buy the dress __________ approval so that I can take it __________ if it doesn't fit my mother. III. The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet. (0.) has been done as an example. (10 pts.) 0. Line 1: believing → believe LINE PASSAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Scientists used to believing that our 24-hours cycle sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and the setting of sun. But they have now established that it is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological function - including temperature, digestion and mental activity which regulate internally by a special time- keeping mechanism within the brain. The main function of this "body clock is to anticipate and prepare for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing with for the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Some people body clocks keep poorer time than those of others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even threaten their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, and being inefficient can all be caused or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks. Equally, severe problems can result from the difficulties of adjusting to different time zones and working by night in spite of by day. Shift workers are known to run a higher-than-average risk of having an amount of health problems and the disruption of normal body rhythms is one possible explanation for this. PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 pts.) In this digital age of instant communication, the tradition of having pen friends still (1) __________ the test of time. Pen friends, also known as pen pals, are individuals who exchange letters and build friendships via (2) __________ correspondence. The allure of having a pen friend lies in the personal touch that handwritten letters bring to communication. (3). __________ quick messages sent through emails or social media, pen friends take the time to put pen to paper and express their thoughts and feelings in a (4) __________ deliberate and heartfelt manner. Waiting for letters to arrive in the mailbox creates a (5) __________ of anticipation and excitement, making the exchange of letters a cherished experience. Moreover, pen friends offer a window to the world by providing insights (6) __________ different cultures and perspectives. Through their letters, pen friends share stories of their daily lives, traditions, and unique experiences, (7) __________ us to see the world through their eyes. It's a journey of mutual discovery, (8) __________ each letter becomes a treasure trove of new knowledge and understanding. In conclusion, (9) __________ art of having pen friends continues to enrich lives and foster connections beyond borders. In a world that moves at a rapid pace, the simple act of writing and exchanging letters holds the power to create lasting friendships and bridge gaps between cultures. So, pick up your pen and (10) __________ the plunge, for the world of pen friends awaits with open arms and open hearts. PART FOUR: WRITING 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts.) 1. It has been arranged for all of us to attend the conference on Saturday. → We are all 2. Her salary is half what she would receive in the job she was offered four months ago.