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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
BẮC KẠN NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH

(Đề thi có 06 trang) (Dành cho thí sinh thi chuyên Tiếng Anh)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

- Lưu ý: Thí sinh không làm bài vào đề thi, làm bài trên giấy thi.

SECTION A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)

1. Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. thinks B. dreams C. hours D. hands
2. A. provide B. borrow C. contain D. produce
3. A. venture B. future C. figure D. mature
4. A. support B. salary C. leisure D. custom
5. A. managed B. discussed C. agreed D. surprised
2. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. machine B. standard C. system D. money
7. A. collect B. discuss C. involve D. fancy
8. A. atomic B. determined C. brilliant D. ambitious
9. A. completion B. habitat C. material D. behavior
10 A. destination B. development C. environment D. intelligence
.

SECTION B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 points)

1. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
11. Her attitude (change) __________ in a positive way since she started this new job.
12. The local authority suggested (raise) __________ funds to aid victims in flooded areas.
13. This time tomorrow I (lie) __________ on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
14. To prepare for the coming Tet holiday, we’re having the house (paint) __________ next month.
15. A bedtime story (tell) __________ to the children when their father came into the room.
16. Peter was the last applicant (interview) __________ for the job this morning.
17. Had she been wearing the seat belt while driving, she (not injure) __________.
18. It is high time he (behave) __________ as a mature person to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
19. She regrets telling him about her misery. She wishes she (keep) __________ her life story in secret.
20. We are extremely tired. We (climb) __________ to the top of the tower.
2. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
21. Sophie has got no major problems living in the new city, __________?
A. hasn’t he B. has she C. does she D. doesn’t she
22. Don’t give up your harboring dream. __________ working harder and harder.
A. Keep on B. Try out C. Speed up D. Go off
23. Australia is the greenest country in the world __________ the people are environmentally friendly.
A. however B. therefore C. because D. although
24. __________ people go to cinema now than twenty years ago because of the advent of the Internet.
A. Lesser B. Less C. Few D. Fewer

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25. __________ uncovered, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Left B. Having left C. Leaving D. Been left
26. It is essential that this letter __________ immediately.
A. was posted B. be posted C. posted D. be post
27. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes __________ American life.
A. reflects B. reflecting C. is reflecting D. reflected
28. John: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!”
Mary: “__________, but I think it’s quite easy.”
A. I couldn’t agree more B. You’re right
C. I understand what you’re saying D. I don’t see in that way
29. As a follower of Buddhism, she refused to eat meat under any __________.
A. opportunities B. occasions C. circumstances D. reasons
30. He said that the plane had already left and that I __________ arrived an hour earlier.
A. must have B. had to C. was supposed to D. should have
31. Alice didn’t expect __________ to Bill’s party.
A. to invite B. being invited C. inviting D. to be invited
32. The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth __________ a packed lunch.
A. take B. taking C. to take D. taken
33. He __________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car.
A. threatened B. remembered C. warned D. concerned
34. Has the committee __________ a decision yet?
A. made B. done C. arrived D. voted
35. I’d rather __________ this project in time.
A. you complete B. you completed C. you completing D. you to complete
36. If you hadn’t committed into crime, you __________ in prison now.
A. wouldn’t have B. wouldn’t be C. haven’t been D. hadn’t been
been
37. If you eat too quickly, you may not __________ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.
A. keep B. show C. take D. pay
38. __________ had the game started last night than the rain began to fall.
A. No sooner B. Would rather C. No longer D. Other than
39. Jane: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?”
Kim: “__________.”
A. That’s very nice of you B. I’d love to go
C. The beach definitely D. Thanks for the mountains
40. I’ve written two books and a couples of articles, __________ are now in print.
A. all of which B. both of them C. both of which D. all of them
3. Use the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete each of the following sentences.
41. As it approaches the sea, the river begins to __________ out. (WIDE)
42. This manager has contributed to __________ working practices and the production line of the factory.
(MODERN)
43. When preparing meals, you need to think about __________ and taste as well as nutritional value.
(VARIOUS)
44. It is __________ to expect people to work overtime for so little money. (REAL)
45. Good friends can enrich the quality of our lives __________. (MEASURE)
46. Computers are now considered __________ in the business world. (DISPENSE)
47. I could never have achieved my ambition without the __________ of my teachers and family.
(COURAGE)

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48. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and __________ views. (BREATH)
49. If we had acted earlier and more __________, it might not have come to this. (DECIDE)
50. __________ are fighting to save our green planet for the future generation. (CONSERVE)

SECTION C. READING COMPREHENSION (2.5 points)

1. Complete the passage by filling in each of the following with ONE suitable word.
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading,
study, or reference. The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for “book”. 51. __________, library
collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain
collections that include 52. __________ only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers,
and magazines, but also audio-visual and online databases. In 53. __________ to maintaining collections
within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users 54.
__________ access to information at remote sites.
The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and
information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries 55. __________ a valuable record of culture that can be
passed down to next generations. Libraries are 56. __________ essential link in this communication
between the past, present, and future. 57. __________ the cultural record is contained in books or in
electronic formats, libraries ensure 58. __________ the record is preserved and made available for later
use.
People use library resources to 59. __________ information about personal interests or to obtain
recreational materials 60. __________ as films and novels. One of the most valued of all cultural
institutions, the library supplies information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
2. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option A, B, C or D.
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many
scientists 61. __________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s temperatures
and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun.
According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts,
even more 62. __________ and causing sea levels all around the world to rise.
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the amount of
carbon dioxide which is given 63. __________ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at
its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave energy
devices, 64. __________ could then replace existing power station.
Some scientists, 65. __________, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other
gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results.
Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
61 A. give B. put C. take D. have
.
62 A. severe B. strict C. strong D. healthy
.
63 A. up B. away C. off D. over
.
64 A. that B. who C. what D. which
.
65 A. but B. although C. however D. despite
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3. Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Many people feel a mid-afternoon slump in mood and alertness. Many people believe that this slump is
caused by eating a heavy lunch, or by getting a poor night’s sleep the night before. In fact, this slump
occurs naturally because humans were meant to have a mid-afternoon nap.
Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Bill Clinton are all famous fans of napping -
and with good reason. Various evidence, including the universal tendency of toddlers and the elderly to
nap in the afternoon, and the afternoon nap of siesta cultures, have led many scientists to the same
conclusion: nature tells us to take a nap in the middle of the day. Short periods of sleep have been shown to
improve alertness, memory and motor skills, decision-making, and mood - all while cutting down on
stress, carelessness, and even heart disease.
Our biological urge to sleep in the middle of the afternoon coincides with a slight drop in body
temperature. This drop occurs whether we have lunch or not. A midday nap is a part of the daily routine of
many cultures, especially those near the equator. This all seems to suggest that napping may have been
part of an ancient biological signal to get us out of the hot midday sun.
Whatever the reason, if you have an opportunity for an afternoon nap, take one. Studies show that 20
minutes of sleep in the afternoon provides more rest than getting 20 minutes more sleep in the morning. A
20-minute power nap provides the energy for a fresh burst of new ideas and energy. Naps seem to
eliminate the need for more caffeine during the workday, and this lowers stress.
66. The reading is primarily about __________.
A. why afternoon naps are good for people B. how long people should take a nap
C. why our bodies get tired in the afternoon D. who are well-known for napping
67. All of the following are improved by napping EXCEPT __________.
A. alertness B. carelessness C. decision-making D. memory
68. In paragraph 1, the word “slump” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. nap B. decrease C. opportunity D. increase
69. The word “those” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. cultures B. studies C. scientists D. periods
70. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. Toddlers and the elderly do not tend to take a nap.
B. Nap is unlikely to cut down on stress, carelessness, and even heart disease.
C. Taking a nap of 20 minutes may make people more creative.
D. People tend to drink more caffeine after taking a nap.
4. Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following
questions.
Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up.
Today, equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-fashioned ideas
and a lot of prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents.
Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know what these
stereotypes are: A “feminine” girl should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking.
A “masculine” boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. How are American
University of Washington, D.C., boys and girls are often treated differently in the classroom. They found
out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer constructive comments, when girls speak, teachers tend to
focus on the behaviour. It’s more important how the girls act rather than what they say.
The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For example, few
people would give pink baby’s clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many of us give girls dolls
and miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction sets. There’s nothing wrong
with that. The problem arises when certain activities are deemed appropriate for one sex but not the other.
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According to Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the National Resource Centre for Girls, Inc., this
kind of practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives.
“The fact is,” says Nicholson, “that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender. In
a recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring
for younger children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but only three percent of girls
earned money doing lawn work”. If we are serious about educating a generation to be good workers and
parents, we need to eliminate such stereotypes as those mentioned previously.
Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware of the messages
our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect ideas. To counteract
these ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children, and to encourage confidence
in ways that go beyond what society’s fixed ideas about differences of sexes.
71. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. The role of culture in the behavior of different genders.
B. Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave.
C. The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes.
D. Deep-seated stereotypes about genders in the society.
72. Which of the following statements is the opinion of Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D.?
A. In the society, there is a machine which only functions if operated by a particular gender.
B. Educating a generation to be good citizens must be serious to eliminate stereotypes.
C. Parents play an important role in building confidence for children.
D. Some certain activities of adults hinder children to learn necessary skills.
73. The word “deemed” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. established B. designed C. considered D. celebrated
74. In a recent survey, the percentage of girls at the age of 15 paid for babysitting was __________.
A. 58% B. 3% C. 6% D. 27%
75. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. More girls earn money than boys from physically demanding work.
B. Boys and girls are expected to have different qualities.
C. People behave the same towards both boys and girls.
D. Nothing can help to go beyond fixed ideas about differences of sexes.

SECTION D. WRITING (2.5 points)

1. Each of the following sentences has ONE mistake. Identify the incorrect the correct answer on the
answer sheet.
76. Neither my parents nor my sister know how to use credit cards for payment.
77. The city authority has spent a huge number of money on crime prevention.
78. Dr. Roberts, the headmaster of the university, is intelligent, capable and knowledge.
79. Because the heavy rain that had devastated the area, many volunteers were sent to assist victims.
80. Air traffic control lost radio contact the pilot of the aircraft ten minutes before the accident.
2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
81. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
 We find
____________________________________________________________________________.
82. “Have you experienced school pressures this semester?” She asked me.
 She wanted to know __________________________________________________________________.
83. It is believed that people buried coins for safe keeping.
 Coins
______________________________________________________________________________.
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84. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does.

 He plays this piece ___________________________________________________________________.
85. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name, but he’s very well-known.
 That commentator, ___________________________________________________________________.
86. “I don’t think it is a good idea to invite the Browns to party,” he said.
 He suggested
________________________________________________________________________.
87. The last time I saw him was 3 years ago.
 I
__________________________________________________________________________________.
88. It was such a boring film that she fell asleep.
 The film ___________________________________________________________________________.
89. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
 Without
____________________________________________________________________________.
90. I only recognized him when he came into the house.
 Only when
__________________________________________________________________________.
3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
bold given in brackets. Do NOT change the word given.
91. I don’t normally go into town by car. (USED)
 I _____________________________________________________________________ into town by
car.
92. Renewable energy sources are likely to dominate the market. (LIKELIHOOD)
 There is ___________________________________________________________ dominate the market.
93. The job advertised in the local newspaper received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED)
 Over a hundred people ______________________________________________ in the local
newspaper.
94. Despite the difficulties of the mission, the soldiers were never discouraged. (NO MATTER)
 ______________________________________________________, the soldiers were never
discouraged.
95. The cost of living has risen dramatically this year due to inflation. (INCREASE)
 There __________________________________________________________ this year due to
inflation.
96. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly. (OBJECT)
 I ___________________________________________________________________________
unfairly.
97. The best solution to that problem was thought of by Peter. (CAME)
 Peter __________________________________________________________________ to that
problem.
98. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel. (ON)
 Mary’s new novel ___________________________________________________________ a true
story.
99. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (CONSIDERATION)
 You should ________________________________________ before you decide whether to buy it or
not.
100. The results were not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATION)

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