Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 chuyên Tiếng Anh Global Success - Đề 51 (Có đáp án)

 17. All three TV channels provide extensive _ of sporting events.
 A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
18. They seemed to be to the criticism and just carried on as before.
 A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent
19. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “ ”
 A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s
20. It's no use over milk.
 A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill
Your answers:
 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered 
gap. (1,0 point)
 BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
 The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of 
exaggeration has led to certain (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
 Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the 
most (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the 
prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (3. COMPARE) that it is 
unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (4. FATAL) are rare.
 Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the 
adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and 
male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (5. SOLITUDE) by 
nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (6. OCCUR) are rare, 
but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.
 Nevertheless, the (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be (8. 
ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable 
to take (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear 
gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (10. RESIST) to 
many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.
Your answers:
 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (1,0 point)
 bring out do up slow down save up hang over 
 mix up grow up go with dress up run for
1. Silence the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to .
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and
 in Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to the American presidency in the election that will take place 
next year.
5. Because I hate my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would his furniture, so she had brought a photo of 
her sofa with her to the store.
7. Kate had been in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the 
guitar lessons instead.
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently _. by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in 
a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from 
approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
 But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder 
has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. 
Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by 
climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters 
are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined 
burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
 What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, 
should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. 
Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
 A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the 
trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen 
and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your 
leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure 
they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.
 If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can 
hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the 
police and wait for help.
1. A well-protected house .
 A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
 C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
2. According to the writer, we should .
 A. avoid leaving our house empty.
 B. only go out when we have to.
 C. always keep the curtains closed.
 D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot .
 A. is predictable. B. is useful.
 C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.
4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
 A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that .
 A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
 B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
 C. will stop a potential burglar.
 D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window .
 A. is surprisingly difficult.
 B. is not as difficult as people think.
 C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
 D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms .
 A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
 C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole .
 A. will prevent your home being burgled.
 B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
 C. is only necessary for elderly people.
 D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
 A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
10. The best title for the text is .
 A. Increasing household crime.
 B. Protecting your home from intruders.
 C. Burglary statistics.
 D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. 
 THE END 1. into 2. might/may/can 3. terms 4. 5. at
 regardless/irrespective
 6. Being 7. rather 8. let 9. that/this 10. how
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write 
your answer in the numbered box. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. B
 PART IV. WRITING.
I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the words 
given (0,5 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days.
2. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.
3. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.
4. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).
5. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your 
behaviour, I will help you this time.
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in 
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the 
form of the given word(s).(1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.
2. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.
3. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.
4. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.
5. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.
III. Writing a topic. (1,0 point)
 Correct form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting 
 writing ideas and relevant examples (0,2 point)
 (0,6 point) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (0,2 point)
 - Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (0,2 point)
 Incorrect form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting 
 writing ideas and relevant examples (0,2 point)
 (0,4 point) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (0,1 point)
 - Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (0,2 point)
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