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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2021

TIẾNG ANH — 60 câu trắc nghiệm + 1 tự luận

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Kết quả

Pronunciation (1–4)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs in pronunciation from the other three.

Pronunciation (1) · flown / clown / drown / crown

Pronunciation (2) · orchid / earache / architect / bachelor

Pronunciation (3) · receipt / skeptical / prompt / dependent

Pronunciation (4) · satellite / automobile / facsimile / versatile

Stress (5–8)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

Stress (5) · contestant / citadel / pyramid / sympathy

Stress (6) · celebrity / coordinate / alternative / elevated

Stress (7) · graffiti / netiquette / bilingual / embroider

Stress (8) · automatic / contaminant / adolescence / superstitious

Synonyms / antonyms (9–14)

Choose the closest or opposite meaning.

She had to return to work after her six months' sick leave because she could not get by taking unpaid time off. (CLOSEST)

A high wall isolated the villa from the rest of the resort. (OPPOSITE)

Loan looked a little crumpled and the worse for wear herself. (OPPOSITE)

The manager had to postpone her vacation owing to her tight schedule. (OPPOSITE)

Although they did not have the money, the company went ahead with the project. The phrase "went ahead" is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

The university committed to a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment in addition to cutting-edge research topics. (OPPOSITE)

Sentence completion (15–19)

Choose the best option.

We cannot have people ________ photos here while the movie is playing.

I would rather that it ________ not summer now.

These two young artists ________ remarkable success in the coming competition as their current performance is superb.

I doubt whether the game will ever ________ with teenagers.

The vice director is supposed to ________ when her boss is gone away on business.

Cloze (20–27)

Choose the best option for each blank.

The glorious Mekong Delta is one of the most appealing destinations with a unique ecosystem and diverse communities. This colorful treasure is rich (20) __________ meandering waterways and flourishing farmland, creating an unforgettable experience that will leave tourists with the most wonderful memories. Life (21) __________ the maze of river and canal networks here, and many areas are accessible by boats only. (22) __________ Vietnam's Rice Bowl, the region covers a vast area of endless paddy fields, producing around half of Vietnam's agricultural output. Rice, however, isn't the only product. The Mekong River Delta in Vietnam also (23) __________ mangoes, papayas, dragon fruits, coconuts and pineapples. Lush orchards overflowing with tropical fruit, floating markets and villages built on stilts are all highlights, but (24) __________ that impress visitors most. This area is one of Vietnam's most (25)__________ regions. The people in this region are made up of Vietnamese and people of Cham, Khmer and Chinese ancestry, which accounts for the variety of religions that add to the cultural diversity of this delta. Interestingly, (26) __________, their old way of life still remains. Visitors to this area can see people napping on hammocks on the side of the street or even hear the sound of karaoke echoing from someone's house. They also have plenty of opportunities to (27) __________ the locals, who are hospitable, kind and resilient, as well as get in touch with the local culture.

Reading comprehension (28–35)

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Flipping the classroom – the practice of giving students access to lectures before they come to class and using class time for more engaging activities – has not been nearly as divisive as many other trends in educational technology, such as massive open online courses or outsourcing digital services. A comparison between the flipped classrooms and their traditional counterparts found no demonstrable difference in student outcomes.

Criticism of the flipped classroom model is usually derived from arguments between the didactic and progressive camps in education. Members of the didactic camp oppose flipping the classroom to preserve the role of the teacher, while the progressive camp instead advocates a move toward project-based learning and inquiry. There's also the knee-jerk reaction to something new. Students in flipped classrooms can no longer expect to sit through a lecture and complete work on their own time. When coupled with challenging course materials and a shaky internet connection, the change has led many to voice their frustration on social media. The same goes for professors, who can no longer expect to give 90-minute presentations. The extra work that goes into recording videos and planning classroom sessions leads many teachers to report an exhausting first year of flipping the classroom. As a matter of fact, good ideas in education are incredibly fragile. I am, therefore, not so optimistic that people are going to be on their mettle.

Some critics, like Ian Bogost, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology who placed himself in the "cautiously cautious" camp on flipped classrooms, said the model is only one of many factors in the larger debate about technology-based educational reform. The matter, in fact, is not the flipped classroom specifically; it is the evolving anxiety involved with the operation and ownership of institutions. Change is a process that tends to solidify quickly. If a school were to make this, by the third year it could be set in stone. Additionally, one of the most important concepts in teaching is creating opportunities to make thinking visible. When teachers can really see the thinking of their students, they can provide these students with the support and encouragement they need to be successful. It is believed that by using the thoughtful approach to the flipped learning method, teachers have an amazing opportunity to gain insights into where students are struggling.

According to paragraph 1, what is mentioned about flipping the classroom?

What could best replace the word “didactic” in paragraph 2?

What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 2, what is mentioned about the practice of flipped classrooms?

What can be inferred from “I am, therefore, not so optimistic that people are going to be on their mettle.”?

What does “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?

According to the passage, what does the writer imply about the trend towards flipped classrooms?

What does the writer probably support?

Dialogue (36–40)

Choose the best option.

Brother: What are you getting Dad for his birthday? Sister: I don't know. __________.

Husband: This chili sauce is really good. Wife: Of course, __________.

Tung: Which brand of computers should we get for the new office? Harry: I don't know. __________.

Kien: Wow, you are stupid! Joe: Hey, you ______ me an apology!

Jeff: How did you know we'd have a pop quiz today? Terry: __________.

Dialogue ordering (41–45)

Choose the correct order.

Arrange:
a. That's good news.
b. You got a new phone.
c. Guess what?
d. No. My sister is getting married.

Arrange:
a. Are you studying chemistry?
b. It's not required for French majors.
c. Fortunately, I don't need to.
d. How did you get so lucky?

Arrange:
a. Have an apple.
b. Just have an apple, dear!
c. Well, how about ice cream?
d. Do we have any cookies?
e. I'm hungry.
f. You ate them all.

Arrange:
a. Wow, it's on there tight.
b. Do you mind if I try?
c. I'm just about to give up.
d. Wait, let me try once more.
e. I can't get the lid off this jar.
f. You're welcome to it.

Arrange:
a. You would start out as a trainee, of course.
b. But, in time, I could climb the ladder.
c. New product developer.
d. That sounds interesting.
e. My company has a vacancy.
f. Oh, yeah! What position?

Sentence transformation (46–50)

Choose the closest sentence.

Linh had no belongings at all when she came to this country.

I succeeded through hard work, clever decisions and, finally but still importantly, luck.

Each person in the office should be given a personal parking space.

All other cafés are further away, so I have no other choice but this one.

In some ways, walking is healthier than travelling by car, but it can be just as unhealthy because cities are much more polluted than they used to be.

Sentence combining (51–55)

Choose the best combined sentence.

Students don't have the professor's signature to use the materials. They can't take them out of the library.

He phoned her early in the morning. He wanted to remind her to bring along the document.

He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.

We are dying to know who the culprit is. Only Lan does not seem to be bothered in the least.

I discovered I had crossed the line from experiment to lifestyle. I had survived and even enjoyed the whole winter without a TV.

Text completion (56–60)

Choose the best option for each blank.

Unlike the old style of education where people remembered things in order to pass tests, the modern world (56) __________________. Einstein said “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world”. All the knowledge in the world is useless unless you are able to use information in creative ways. Knowledge, in nature, is what other people have created, while understanding is about what each individual thinks about something. Everybody sees, hears, feels, and thinks differently. (57) __________________. It seems to be impossible to give tests on a point of view. That is the reason why tests are claimed to be illogical. The only reason tests exist is to label students as “smart” or “stupid.” However, there are many kinds of intelligence. One of the most famous researchers in the field of intelligence, Gardner, found at least seven different kinds of intelligence. (58)__________________, tests only measure some common types of intelligence. Moreover, in the modern world, skills are more important than knowledge. If a person knows many facts, it is impressive, (59) __________________ may not be very useful. It is of much greater importance to be able to organize, analyze, synthesize, and even create new information. Together these skills make what we call information management skills. They are the skills which are most desired in the business world, not test taking skills. To recap, it was believed that education is about (60) __________________. However, this idea no longer matches the reality of the modern world. To be successful in the age of technology, education must focus more on helping students gain deep understanding, and improve their creativity and information management skills.

Writing

Write about 250 words.

Discuss the challenges and opportunities that your community has been facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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