Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh Global Success - Đề 36 (Có đáp án)

 A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
30. Ninety the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
 A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
 JUDO
 Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (31. 
origin) developed in Japan in the late 19 th century based on ancient methods of self-defense. 
There are two (32. fight) . Although they use physical (33. violent) against each other, 
they are respectful to their (34. oppose) and bow to each other before and after each 
contest. Judo is an (35. expense)sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special 
loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (36. young) if they join a club where the (37. 
instruct) are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a 
physically (38. demand) sport which requires a lot of (39. strong) practice, and skill, 
there are many people who find it (40. enjoy) as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
IV.Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. 
41. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances. 
ABCD
42. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of 
 another. ABCD
43. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
 ABCD
44. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance 
examination. A B C D
45. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available. 
 ABCD
46. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the 
 exam. AB C D
47. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very 
 cruel. ABCD
48. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden 
after the presentation. ABCD
49. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway 
musicals. A B C D
50. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong 
direction. ABCD
V. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word.
 TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
 Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, 
triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (51) away by a wall of water 
after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state 
of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (52) pressure has exceeded normal 
levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (53) , but it is feared 
the final death toll will be (54) higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a 
string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and 
culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney 
became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with 
openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park 
is under discussion.
71. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
 A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland.
 B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
 C. Walt Disney and his Legacy.
 D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
72. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
 A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful 
73 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
 A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving
74. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to .
 A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons.
 C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses.
75. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
 A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult
76. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
 A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
77. It can be inferred from the passage that .
 A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film.
 B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
 C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty.
 D. the California theme park is now closed.
78. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
 A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
79. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
 A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death.
 B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
 C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film.
 D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
80. In future years it is most likely that .
 A. the Disney name will stay well–known.
 B. Disney will produce only cartoons.
 C. the Paris theme park will become successful
 D. the remaining theme parks will also close
IX. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
81. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
 → It is over .
82. I meant to post that letter before lunch.
 → What I meant . Keys – practice 36
I. (5pts) 1 point/correct answer.II. (5pts) 1 point/correct answer.
 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. D
III. (10pts) 1 point/correct answer.
 11. has worked 15. are increasing 18. arrived (had arrived)
 12. returns 16. had disappeared 19. did we discover
 13. won’t (will not)have seen 17. accused 20. being taken
 14. was raining
IV. (20pts) 1 point/correct answer.
 21. D 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. D
V. (10pts) 1 point/correct answer.
 31. originally 33. violence 35. inexpensive 37. instructors 39. strength
 32. fighters 34. opponent 36. youngsters/ youths 38. demanding 40. ẹnjoyable
VI. (10pts) 1 point/correct answer.
 41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. C
 VII. (10pts) 1.5 point/correct answer.
 51. swept 53. missing 55. since 57. living 59. no
 52. where 54. much/ far 56. times 58. release 60. themselves
VIII. (10pts) 1.5 point/correct answer.
 61. B 62. C 63. A 64. B 65. D 66. C 67. A 68. C 69. B 70. D
VIII. (15pts) 1.5 point/correct answer.
 71. C 72. C 73. D 74. C 75. A 76. D 77. B 78. A 79. C 80. A
 IX. (10pts) 2 points/correct answer.
 81. → It is over 3 months since Peter (last) had his hair cut.
 82. → What I meant (to do) was to post that letter before lunch.
 83. → Only if you increase the publicity will people become aware of the problem.
 84. → Enormous efforts/attempts have been made by scientists to find a cure for AIDS.
 85. → The harder you work, the more successful you are/ will be.
 VIII. (15pts) Students’ own answers
 Content: accounts for 50% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 50% for the
 content, the candidates should provide all main ideas and details as appropriate.
 Language: accounts for 30% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 30% for 
 language, the candidates should use variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to 
 the level of English language high school students.
 Presentation: accounts for 20% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 
 20% for presentation, the candidates should write with coherence, cohesion and 
 can use appropriate styles and linking devices