Đề chính thức môn Anh Chuyên vào 10 CNN năm 2011

9/13/2011 9:29:00 AM

Đề thi vào 10 môn Anh trường THPT CNN năm 2011 gồm có: 10 câu hỏi ngữ âm (5 câu phát âm, 5 câu trọng âm, 01 bài đọc hiểu với 10 câu hỏi, 1 bài chọn từ điền vào đoạn văn với 10 chỗ trống, 10 câu chọn từ điền hoàn thành câu, 1 bài word formation với 10 chỗ trống, 1 bài tự viết từ điền vào đoạn văn với 10 chỗ trống, 10 câu viết lại câu sử dụng từ được cho, 10 câu viết lại câu bắt đầu như được cho. Tổng cộng có 80 điểm cần trả lời.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others'.

magical
pacific
gratitude
bamboo

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

smoothie
footpath
warmth
strength

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others'.

typical
lyrical
mythical
psychology

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

government
safeguard
origin
magazine

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others'.

particular
marvelous
dark
pardon

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

furniture
reference
confidence
dependence

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

emergency
available
energetic
considerate

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

repeat
forbid
resist
hurry

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

significant
economy
comparative
dangerous

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

fantastic
fortunate
mountainous
dangerous

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

The actual word perfume comes from the Latin per fumus which means literally ‘by smoke’. This is because, many centuries ago, people noticed that some smoke rising from their fires smelled sweet and pungent. Until then, there was scent, of course, in flowers and even in trees, but it could not be controlled in any way. A flower that smelled sweet at dusk or after the rain, for instance, no longer did so after dark. It was only in lighting their fires that men first noticed that some woods gave off sweet smells, and that by burning them they could have scent whenever they wanted it.
Women began to perfume themselves very early on, and the Egyptians used scent very lavishly. Cleopatra went to meet Anthony in a barge that was literally soaked with it! Perfumes of the time would, however, seem very strange to us today because they were extremely spicy. The first cheap scents were made in Roman times and even Nero’s wife, Poppaea, went into business and invented a scented face cream which became a status among rich women at the time.
The great breakthrough in perfumery came when the scientist Avicenna, who lived from 980 to 1036, discovered that the aroma from plants and flowers could be preserved by distillation – and rose water was born. It came to Europe at the time of the Crusades, when the knights brought perfumes home for their ladies to use. In the Middle Ages and the Reformation, people sprayed themselves with perfume as a substitute for hygiene, as they used baths less and less. (In 1292 there were still about 30 baths in Paris where people chose between steam or warm water, but these gradually went out of fashion.)
It was during the 18th century that Paris really began to reign as a centre of elegance, luxury and fashion. The austerity of the French Revolution was just a passing phase, after which the Directoire, and then the Consulate and the Empire, rediscovered the art of perfumery and beauty. Napoleon’s love of Eau de Cologne was as well known as Josephine’s for heavy musk scented perfumes.
Nowadays people like exotic, rather heavy scents with oriental undertones for evenings and, for everyday use, the simpler ‘green’ smells of citrus and single floral scents. The materials the perfumer uses have changed very little, except that synthetic essences have taken over to get ingredients. But basically, perfume making remains the same.

The topic of the passage is _______.

importance of perfume to women
developments in perfumery
people's preference in perfume
types of perfume

According to the first passage, which of the following statements is true?

People would burn some woods to have scent air at their convenience.
Only a few flowers at the time had fragrances.
Scents released by smoke were sweeter and more pungent than those released by flowers.
Flowers smelled sweet only at dusk or after the rain.

The word "lavishly" is closest in meaning to _______.

in a moderate amount
in an excessive amount
in a limited amount
in a small amount

The word "aroma" is closest in meaning to _______.

scent
flavor
odor
taste

The word "passing" is closest in meaning to _______.

difficult
long
transitional
brief

The word "synthetic" is closest in meaning to _________.

fake
man-made
imitation
false

According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

Women began to perfume themselves in Roman times.
Ancient perfumes may not be to our liking
Perfumery was not an industry in Roman times yet.
All women used scented face cream.

According to the third paragraph, which of the follwing statements is true?

Distillation is a big advance in perfumery.
People could take a hot bath in Paris
Perfume could not take the place of baths.
Rose water originated in Europe.

According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

Napoleon had no passion for Eau de Cologne.
Paris achieved the status as a centre of elegance long before the 18th century
Few people knew about Josephine’s love for heavy musk-scented perfumes.
People had a difficult time during the French Revolution.

According to the fifth paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

People use the same perfumes for different times of the day.
Synthetic essences are now used more widely in perfumery.
Perfumers have invented a lot of new materials for perfume making.
Perfumery has come a long way since its early days.

Being married to England’s King Henry VII was a dangerous 21.1. It could easily 21.2 you your life! Henry VII (1491-1547) is one of the most famous characters in English 21.3 . As a young man he was handsome and extremely athletic, and 21.4 to contemporary accounts, everyone thought he was extremely attractive. He was a brilliant horseman, and a superb shot with a bow and arrow. He was 21.5 at an early version of the game of tennis, and was also an 21.6 musician. The famous tune ‘Green sleeves’ is said to 21.7 written by him, though there is no proof of this. The 21.8 thing Henry was not very good at was 21.9 sons. He married six different women to try and produce a male heir 21.10 the throne, but his only son from all these marriages died when he was just 14 years old. However, his two daughters both became queens of England, so if he had only lived long enough, he might not have been so worried.

My parents always want me to set a good _____ to my younger brother.

example
pattern
form
model

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

I know it’s a big favor to ask but, ______, I’ve always helped you when you are in trouble.

considering
bearing in mind
after all
in the light

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

My apartment is simply furnished _____ a bed, a wardrobe, and a dinner table.

up
with
of
down

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

She cast a sad smile in my direction and then _______ her tragic story.

proceeded
resumed
persisted
restored

I always have a hot bath after a hard-working day as a _____.

principle
normality
rule
regularity

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

He is very big-headed, ________him widely unpopular.

make
to make
makes
making

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

His talents _______ with his hard work led to his great success.

combined
combining
to be combined
being combined

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

His harsh criticism of her appearance gave ______ to her deep hatred for him.

cause
rise
result
lead

Choose the correct option to finish the sentence.

He seems to ______ a lot of pleasure from collecting stamps.

reach
grab
derive
originate

The maths exercise was so difficult that _____ students could finish it.

few
a few
little
a little

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

With its mind-bending (DIVERSE) 32.1 - from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs – it’s hardly (SURPRISE) 32.2 that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country. The continent is home to more than a billion people, and its wide range of ethnic groups translates into an intoxicating (CULTURE) 32.3 cocktail for the traveler. For those on a (SPIRIT) 32.4 quest, India has a large number of sacred sites and stirring philosophies, while lovers of the great outdoors can paddle in the shimmering waters of one of many palm-fringed beaches or simply breathe in the scent of wildflowers on a rejuvenating forest walk. And then there’s the food! From (TASTE) 32.5 south Indian rice dumplings to zesty north Indian curries, travelers are treated to a positively (SEDUCE) 32.6 meal of subcontinental specialties.
Demystifying India is a perpetual work-in-progress and for many travelers, that’s (PRECISE) 32.7 what makes her so deeply (ADDICT) 32.8. Ultimately, it’s all about (SURRENDER) 32.9 yourself to the unknown: this is the India that nothing can prepare you for because its very essence – its (ELUDE) 32.10 soul – lies in its mystery. Love it or loathe it – most visitors seesaw between the two – India will jostle your entire being and no matter where you go or what you do, it’s a place you’ll never forget.

Find the correct words to fill the blanks in the passage. Each of the blanks require ONE word only.

An extraordinary life
Jean-Michael Basquitat, 33.1 was born in New York in 1960, was the son of a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother. As a child he liked drawing pictures, and because they were good his mother encouraged his interest.

33.2 the age of 18, Basquiat left home and quit 33.3 just before he was due to graduate. He had nowhere special to live. Sometimes he would sleep in a cardboard box in Thompkins Square Park. Sometimes he would stay with her friends. He played in a band, and started doing graffiti, tagging walls and subway cars 33.4 the signature ‘SAMO’. But he also painted – a curious mixture of words and images, of western art and the traditions of Haiti, Puerto Rico and Africa. It seemed 33.5 many that he was searching for some kind of identity.
Basquiat’s paintings were 33.6 shown in a joint exhibition in 1980, and immediately people started to get interested – very interested. Soon he was surrounded by agents, gallery owners, journalists and other people who were desperate to make him famous and make money 33.7 of him. His name 33.8 like widefire and everyone was talking about him. There were exhibitions of his work all over America. He dated the (not yet famous) pop star Madonna and became a great friend of Andy Warhol, 33.9 of the giants of the New York art scene. In 1986, he went to the Ivory Coast of Africa. In 1988, he had simultaneous exhibitions n Paris and New York. But that was the year when it all came to an 33.10, Jean-Michael died of a drug overdose at the age of 27.

Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in bracket. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

It was useless to complain to the manager. (point)

=> There was to the manager.

The students were not allowed to enter certain buildings. (prohibited)

-> The students certain bulidings.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

I’ll receive a cheque and then I’ll pay you immediately. (SOON)

=> I'll pay you a cheque.

He seems unable to appreciate classical music. (incapable)

-> He seems classical music.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the given word. You must use between two to five words including the given word.

Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century. (DIED)

=> Many people in the last century.

Our team won and the visitors lost. (beaten)

-> The visitors our team.

She has doubts about her ability. (confidence)

-> She lacks her own ability.

As we are to blame, we will not charge you. (fault)

-> As , we will not charge you.

I’ll inform you immediately on our arrival there. (moment)

-> I'll inform you there.