Tiêu đề ĐỀ DUYÊN HẢI NAM ĐỊNH LỚP 10 2024.docx ✅

1 SỞ GD&ĐT NAM ĐỊNH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ HỒNG PHONG ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ LẦN THỨ XV, NĂM 2024 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 10 Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm 17 trang) A. LISTENING (50 pts) HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU • Bài nghe gồm 4 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 20 giây, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. • Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe. • Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe. Part 1. For questions 1-5, complete the flow-chart below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer (10pts) RECYCLING TYRES Process Possible Uses Removal of steel 1. ________________ from tyre rim Chemicals applied to get rid of 2. ________________ and soften rubber Steel pellets used in industry Strengthening concrete Sheet made of 3. ________________ The Molectra Vac machine microwaves rubber into hydrocarbon i. Used for activated carbon  Water treatment  Air filtration ii. Used for carbon black  Batteries  5. ________________ iii. Oil used for electricity Fibres eg nylon, removed Tyres cut up into crumb rubber Asphalt for roads Insulation 4. ________________ tiles
2 Part 2. For question 6-10, listen to a recording about the walking shark and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (10 pts) 6. Epaulette shark’s existence on Earth is relatively short in comparison with other species of sharks. 7. Though epaulette shark has fins that resemble legs, those fins are actually thick and inflexible. 8. The heat endurance of epaulette shark is greater than the majority of other species of fish. 9. Epaulette sharks are able to breathe on land for up to one hour. 10. The striking similarities in biological systems between epaulette sharks and bull sharks are testimony to magical evolution. Part 3. You will hear part of an interview with two graphic designers called Anita Dickinson and Joe Connolly in which they talk about going freelance. For questions 11-15, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (10pts) 11. What does Joe say about when he first started working freelance? A. It was more complicated than he'd expected. B. He resented having less free time than before. C. It was necessary to have the right attitude to work. D. He found it easy to find clients through his website. 12. Joe confesses that having to work at home on his own is ________________. A. a relief after working in a busy office. B. a cause of loneliness for him at times. C. something that he avoids as much as possible. D. something that he thought he would dislike. 13. When asked about self-discipline, Anita claims that ________________. A. she checks her daily work output very carefully. B. she is rarely tempted away from work by social media. C. she needs certain apps to keep her focused on work. D. she is often forced to change her working hours to fulfill contracts. 14. Anita and Joe agree that keeping up to date with trends is ________________. A. less important than being a specialist in one area. B. difficult when balanced against other demands on time. C. one of the most enjoyable sides of their work. D. not as challenging as they’d expected it to be.
3 15. What does Joe think is the reason for his success as a freelancer? A. He has effective negotiating skills. B. He makes sure he has good relations with clients. C. He gets plenty of personal recommendations. D. He offers his services at the right price. Part 4. For questions 16-25, listen to a piece of news about fishing and complete the summary using NO MORE THAN ONE WORDS for each gap. Write your answers in the space provided. (20 pts) Will the ocean ever run out of fish? Contrary to the popular view of fishing as a peaceful activity, modern industrial fishing actually resembles (16) ________________. Huge and well-equipped fishing boats allow human to catch more diverse fishes at a greater (17) ________________ and (18) ________________. Once ignored by fishermen, Patagonian toothfish are now popular all over the world as a (19) ________________. In China and Vietnam, shark fin is a favored ingredient in (20) ________________, leading to widespread slaughtering of this species. It is impossible for wild fish to (21) ________________ fast enough to feed the whole world. Catching wild shrimps using nets can do great damages to habitats on the (22) ________________, while coastal shrimp farming removes storm shelters and nursery places for fish, as well as disrupts natural (23) ________________ of water. In order to give ecosystems time for recovery, it is important to impose restrictions on fishing, set up (24) ________________ where fishing is strictly forbidden, and limit (25) ________________ habits among consumers. II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (40 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions and write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes. (30pts) 1. It was the best holiday ever because for once everyone got along ________________. A. distinctively B. famously C. notoriously D. prominently 2. The old train chugged along the tracks, leaving behind a ________________ of smoke as it wound its way through the scenic countryside. A. dash B. wad C. puff D. drove 3. From an early age, their parents ________________ them the importance of honesty and integrity, values
4 they carried into adulthood. A. fetched out B. bargained for C. drummed into D. drove at 4. The witness's story just didn't ________________, leading the detectives to suspect there was more to the incident than was being revealed. A. add up B. act up C. blow over D. bend over 5. The restaurant had to revamp its menu because the food critics felt that the dishes were not ________________, failing to meet the high standards expected by diners. A. up to scratch B. by the board C. under the counter D. in their stride 6. Gates was a ________________ competitor in the computer software industry who often crushed the competition. A. ruthless B. reckless C. impetuous D. candid 7. Despite his meticulous planning, his oversight in calculating the budget was a glaring ________________ that cost the company thousands. A. brawl B. clash C. blunder D. scuffle 8. Even horses have difficulty ________________ parts of this unforgiving rocky terrain. A. overcoming B. embarking C. negotiating D. undertaking 9. She managed to get her complaint resolved quickly by going through the right ________________ and contacting customer service directly. A. veins B. rivers C. canals D. channels 10. Many customers balked ________________ the steep price increase for the subscription service, leading some to cancel their memberships and look for alternatives. A. at B. in C. of D. upon 11. The old library was ________________ of history, with its musty smell and rows of dusty books evoking memories of bygone eras. A. insolent B. redolent C. insolvent D. prevalent 12. In his role as team leader, he was expected to ________________ and handle all members of the team with patience and understanding. A. throw in the towel B. flood the market C. suffer fools gladly D. get the hang of it 13. The politician's speech was filled with ________________, distracting the audience from the real issues at hand. A. red herrings B. red tape C. black spots D. black marks 14. The aroma of freshly baked bread ________________ the bakery, enticing customers passing by. A. adjourned B. pervaded C. dissipated D. complimented