Đề chính thức môn Anh Chuyên vào 10 CNN năm 2016

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Đề thi tuyển sinh môn Anh vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên ngoại ngữ năm 2016

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

prenatal
premium
precinct
prejudiced

Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

unanimous
umpire
unabated
unarmed

Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

boot
book
hook
foot

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

chiropody
choir
cholera
scholar

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

drought
southern
scrounge
ouch

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

garment
cement
martyr
seizure

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

advertise
canary
substantial
amalgam

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

summertime
vigorous
relative
consensus

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

ascertain
auctioneer
agitate
lemonade

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

tubercular
telegraphy
optimism
affinity

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Astronauts work incredibly hard, putting in long hours in unnatural, difficult conditions. But sometimes they get pushed too hard and reach a breaking point. This is the story of Skylab 4, the astronaut crew that kicked off the holidays with a mutiny.

The mission launched on November 16, 1973, captured in this retro-futuristic moment as the Mobile Service Structure left these streaks of light as it pulled away from the rocket. The crew of Skylab 4—Gerald Carr, William Pogue, and Edward Gibson—were all space-rookies at the start of their 84 days in orbit. Like their predecessors on Skylab, the bulk of their time was devoted to scientific experiments including observations of comet Kohutek and the first recording of the birth of a solar flare. But unlike previous crews, they fell behind schedule and got into quarrels with Mission Control.

The astronauts claimed NASA was demanding too much; ground control countered that the rookie crew should be working through meals and scheduled breaks to catch up. The astronauts requested time off; ground control was horrified and confused, citing the request for time off as signs of lethargy and depression.

Commander Carr attempted to reason with mission control, pointing out, “On the ground, I don’t think we would be expected to work a 16-hour day for 85 days, and so I really don’t see why we should even try to do it up here.” Meanwhile, Progue tried to explain that by over-scheduling, NASA was setting the astronauts up for failure: "You have to put away equipment, you have to debrief, and then you have to move from one position to another, and you have to look and see what’s coming up, and we’re just being driven to the wall!… There’s not enough consideration given for moving from one point in the spacecraft to another and allowing for transition from one experiment to another… When we oppressed bodily from one point in the spacecraft to another with no time for mental preparation, let alone getting the experiment ready, there’s no way we can do a professional job!"

Six weeks into the mission, the crew broke: They declared an unscheduled day off, turned off their radios, and took the day to shower, stare out the windows, and relax. After the strike, Commander Carr renegotiated a work-schedule with ground control: “We need a schedule that is not so packed. We don’t want to exercise after a meal. We need to get things under control.” The crew was to be left alone during meals, and no strenuous work would be scheduled after 8 pm. Routine chores would be placed on a list for the astronauts to pick off at their convenience instead of on a rigid schedule. The truce had consequences: with more rest and higher morale, the astronauts were more productive. But they also were no longer trusted, and once the mission ended none of the trios ever flew again.

This wasn’t the only space-mutiny: the crew of Apollo 7 went on strike after all three caught colds in orbit and refused to obey ground control. The last strike was when a Mir crew refused to complete the sixth spacewalk inside of two months to complete non-essential repairs. Considering how independent astronauts are, how rough the space environment is, and how much science bureaucrats want to squeeze out of every expensive mission, it’s a wonder mutinies have been so rare.

What best replaces "kicked off"?

ignored
celebrated
started
welcomed

According to paragraph 3, what was NOT true about the disagreement between NASA and the astronauts?

NASA assumed the crew lacked energy and was depressed.
Ground control wanted the crew to go without meals.
The crew considered their workload to be way too high.
Ground control was puzzled and shocked by the astronauts.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT said about the Gerald Carr?

He demanded that the crew took a one-day vacation.
His Skylab mission was his first time in space.
His Skylab mission was his last time in space.
He was the commander of the Skylab 4 crew.

Which of the following best paraphrases Carr's argument in paragraph 4?

It's unreasonable that someone on Earth would work so hard so long; how much more then, to do it in orbit.
We are professionals and should not be expected to work with only 8 hours off a day for nearly three months.
Because the expense of putting people into space is so expensive, we should make sure do it correctly.
We are being treated unfairly just because we are up here in space and not down on the ground like you guys.

According to paragraph 4, what is NOT an argument that Mr. Pogue offered?

Moving between areas on the spacecraft was complicated.
The weighlessness of space made it easy to bang into walls.
The crew was not mentally prepared to make transitions.
Professionalism was made difficult in such working conditions.

What does the author mean by "the crew broke"?

The crew resigned from their job.
The crew departed from the spacecraft.
The crew's frustration become complete.
The crew become completly independent.

According to paragraph 5, what can be inferred as to why the trio never flew again?

They realized they were not good astronauts.
The three did not like working for NASA.
NASA lost their confidence in the three men.
Carr, Pogue, and Gibson did not make a good team.

According to the last paragraph, what is the author's opinion of the frequency of astronauts mutinies?

He would expect there to be more.
He is thankful there are so few.
External factors keep them rare.
He wants there to be more mutinies.

What does the tone of the article indicate?

The author is amused that there was a mutiny in space.
The author is slightly critical of the Skylab astronauts.
The author is slightly sympathetic to the astronauts.
The author is requiring better working environments.

How has the author organized the article?

A collection of anecdotes surrounding an event.
A real-world example to advocate for change.
An exploration of a problem and discussing solution.
A chronological progression of a historical event.

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Sometimes the reason why we have a hard time getting along with certain people is simple because there is a clash of personalities. 21.1, personality clashed centre around two colleagues with strong personalities. If you find yourself having a hard time getting along with someone at work that has a strong personality. 21.2 that blaming the other person will only result in a dangerous circle, with each individual not 21.3. The best thing to do in that situation is to realise that it takes the stronger person to back down and show humility.

Clashes 21.4 individuals with strong personalities at work usually begin 21.5 a tiny leak on a submarine submerged underwater. 21.6 the crack becomes bigger and bigger, finally bursting a hole in the vessel and flooding it. So likewise if you find yourself 21.7 to explode with angry words, it would be best for you to physically walk away. The potential for personality clashes to 21.8 will always challenging 21.9 to build a relationship with them all. But trying your hardest to get along with all of your colleagues 21.10 differing personalities, some more extreme than others, will make an impression on your colleagues and they will go out of their way to get along with you too. It just takes the biggest person. So it might as well be you!

The pest was ________ by insecticide.

conquered
irrigated
exterminated
adjourned

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

I have no intention of paying such ________ prices.

inflated
translated
depressed
revised

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Jim always gets very annoyed if he can't get his own _______.

desire
will
wish
way

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If someone stands you up, he _______.

meets you on a corner
writes to you twice every week
waits for you for a long time
fails to meet you as planned

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

A good background in physics is a _________ for a job in aviation.

prospect
protocol
recruitment
prerequisite

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He was ________ because of his poor work.

conspired
expelled
interfered
extradited

He suggested _____ the bus station to ask for a bus schedule.

he call
he calls
he calling
him to call

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

A survey presents a useful _______ of statistical data.

break-down
break-up
break-in
break-away

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The troops were positioned in _______ for action.

anticipation
readiness
standby
alert

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

The rise in stock prices was ________ as it fell the next day.

transient
disputable
anticipated
abrogated

Use the words in the brackets in the correct form to fill in the blanks.

One phenomenon that tarnish or even destroy the (dynamic) 32.1 of a friendship between two people is the (enter) 32.2 into a pecuniary relationship; that is, one friend lending money to the other. While it may be (admire) 32.3 for one friend to be concerned about the financial welfare of the other, a detailed schedule for (remunerate) 32.4 should be made before any money changes hands. Beforehand, it is wise for the two friends to undertake a (length) 32.5 detailed discourse on the subject, discussing the dates and amounts to be (pay) 32.6 and any (penalize) 32.7 that occur if this schedule is not met. Many friends believe their relationships to be exempt from the stress of lending and borrowing; however, many money matters are generally a very (touch) 32.8 subject. (Stand) 32.9 debt between friends can become a/an (due) 32.10 burden and strain on the friendship. It is best, therefore, to avoid lending or borrowing if at all possible.

Find the correct words to fill the brackets in the paragraph. Each of them containing ONE word only.

Imagine you are walking to school listening to music on your MP3. All of a 33.1, it stops working and you realise that the batteries have run out. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could simply 33.2 the batteries wherever you are? This might be possible in a few years' time as scientists are now 33.3 on a bag that makes electricity. They say that all someone needs to do is 33.4 their bag on their back and start walking. The 33.5 of the body makes electricity in a special part of their bag. This new 33.6 sounds like a brilliant idea, doesn't it? Scientists developed the "electic backpack" in order to help soldiers, who carry around with them torches, radios and other equipment. All things 33.7 on batteries and at the moment, the soldiers won't need to carry 33.8 the power this equipment needs. With the "electric backpack", the soldiers won't need to carry 33.9 batteries around with them. Rescue workers and mountain climbers will also find the bag useful, as will students who don't want their MP3 players to run out by 33.10 on their way to school.