Đề thi vào lớp 10 môn Anh Chuyên - Sở GD&ĐT Phú Thọ năm 2025

1/22/2020 7:30:00 AM

You will hear a talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of being a postgraduate student. Listen and choose the correct answers.

Most postgraduate students are studying _____.

vocational training courses
research-based courses
full-time courses
part-time courses

Postgraduate students are advised to _____.

take as many subjects as possible
accept an intellectual challenge
be sure to have a definite goal
have already completed training

The speaker says that where you study _____.

is of minimal importance
must be somewhere you like
must be reasonably priced
should be based on your course

Choosing an institution should be mainly based on _____.

the quality of the housing for postgraduates
the reputation of the department they work in
the reputation of the organization they attend
the quality of the supervision they receive

Postgraduates can avoid feeling alone by _____.

joining associations of their peers
developing outside interests
participating in the outside community
making friends outside the university

You will hear a recorded message giving tourists travel information in a large city. For each question, listen and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

Stop	Attraction	Further Information
STOP A: Green Banks	Palace	has lovely 6.1
STOP B: City Bridge	6.2	has good views over the old 6.3 centre of the city
STOP C: Roman Landing	Museum	a large shop specializing in 6.4
STOP D: Newtown	Entertainment Complex	6.5 cinema bowling alley video games arcade

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

famine
examine
landmine
determine

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

composed
collapsed
excused
enclosed

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

chivalry
orchestra
cholesterol
architecture

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

movie
mistake
accent
homework

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

admirable
educative
comparable
conservative

They _____ for her ring for two hours and then they found it in the bathroom.

have been looking
will be looking
had been looking
were looking

She purchased a _____ watch for her father's birthday.

Swiss luxurious new gold
luxurious new gold Swiss
luxurious new Swiss gold
new luxurious gold Swiss

_____, we couldn't make out the gist of the passage.

Carefully as Jim explained
As Jim carefully explained
Due to Jim's careful explanations
So carefully did Jim explain

_____ that the cinema is likely to be full every night.

Such the popularity of the film is
The film is such popular
The popularity of the film is so
Such is the popularity of the film

When I saw the mouse scuttling towards me, I nearly jumped _____.

over the moon
out of this world
over the top
out of my skin

Passengers are advised to check the _____ allowance before packing for their flight.

handbag
carriage
suitcase
baggage

She seems _____ to constructive criticism, which is limiting her growth.

unwilling
intolerant
unresponsive
inaccessible

He never plans anything in advance but seems to act _____ impulse the whole time.

in
for
on
with

Initially conceived as a local event promoting fitness near the historical site, _____.

the Về nguồn Marathon today attracts thousands of participants from across Vietnam
thousands of participants from across Vietnam are attracted today by the Về nguồn Marathon
today attracts the Về nguồn Marathon thousands of participants from all over Vietnam
from throughout Vietnam the Về nguồn Marathon attracts thousands of participants today

Henry is in charge of organizing this contest; therefore, if anything turns sour, he has to _____.

ring a bell
take the cake
toss a coin
carry the can

Having taken part in the environmental campaign, everybody is _____ aware of their responsibility for sorting out garbage.

strongly
keenly
widely
fondly

He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _____?

would he
had he
didn't you
hadn't he

Having lived here for many years, I _____ the town as my home.

count on
catch up
look on
take up

Your decision will _____ a great strain on our relationship.

impose
propose
expose
suppose

The new software is designed to _____ the user's experience by simplifying complex tasks.

complicate
enhance
diminish
reflect

He made a(n) _____ attempt to take an interest, but it was obvious he didn't want to be there.

half-hearted
absent-minded
single-handed
empty-headed

A visit to the local museum next month will _____ the passion for traditional art among students.

arouse
evoke
provoke
acclaim

I offered to do the job, but soon found that I was _____ as it was more difficult than I had thought.

sitting on the fence
in over my head
throwing in the towel
back on my feet

The _____ trade agreement between the two countries has put an end to the cold war in the past decades.

bilingual
bifocal
bilateral
bicameral

- Mark: Don't forget to drop me a line when you settle down.

- Donna: _____

All right! I will buy you a ring.
Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you.

Complete the passage by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The ambitious "Sunnyside Community Solar" project, which began construction early last year, is (REPORT) 32.1 on track to be fully operational by late autumn. Having overcome initial funding challenges and some logistical delays due to (SEASON) 32.2 weather, organisers are now focusing on the final installation phase. The project, designed to provide clean energy to over 500 local households and several municipal buildings, has been widely praised for its collaborative approach, involving (NUMBER) 32.3 volunteers. Once connected to the grid, it is anticipated that the solar farm will significantly reduce the area's carbon footprint. Local officials, who have strongly supported the initiative from the (SET) 32.4 believe this could serve as an inspiring model for other towns (CONSIDER) 32.5 similar renewable energy ventures. Many residents are eagerly awaiting the switch-on, hopeful for lower energy bills.

There are 5 mistakes in the following text. Find the 5 mistakes, write and correct them.

Write the mistakes in the order they appeared in the text.

Line
1	Any supermarket you walk into these days has got at least one aisle dedicating to organic foods.
2	We are seeing more and more 'organic only' supermarkets opening too. Is this because the
3	owners of those chains are determined to improve consumers' choice and protect them from the
4	harmful effects of food additives? I decided to sample some meats, dairy products and fruit and
5	vegetables marketed as organic wholefoods. Therefore, after some research, I discovered that
6	none of the foods were grown locally. They also claim that preserves are not used in their
7	products - so, given that these same products are transported over long distances before they
8	reach their destination on the supermarket shelves, just how 'fresh' are they? I'm not sure I
9	really want to pay twice the price of regular supermarket products and go the risk of getting
10	food poisoning with the bargain.

Line 33.1: 33.2 -> 33.3

Line 33.4: 33.5 -> 33.6

Line 33.7: 33.8 -> 33.9

Line 33.10: 33.11 -> 33.12

Line 33.13: 33.14 -> 33.15

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

It is surely 34.1 dispute that soap opera is the most consistently popular type of television programme in the world. It refers to a story about the lives and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television or radio. It has succeeded in 34.2 the imagination of millions since it first emerged as a genre back in the 1930s. The word 'soap' alludes 34.3 the role originally played by detergent manufacturers, who promoted their products during commercial 34.4. Soap operas have been dismissed as mindless entertainment, with viewers only 34.5 these programmes in order to escape from reality.

Soaps are often set in friendly, 34.6 neighbourhoods, evoking nostalgic feelings in some viewers, since such communities may no longer exist in many areas. The subject matter of soaps also 34.7 great appeal for viewers and they often find soaps compelling and absorbing. That is because the stories 34.8 focus on domestic problems they may have experienced themselves.

There has been a significant shift in attitudes with many soaps now 34.9 moral and social issues. The characters and situations depicted are complex and ambiguous, providing much 34.10 for thought and no easy answers.

Fill in each blank with ONE best word.

Being a responsible tourist

More and more people are becoming concerned about how tourism affects the planet. 35.1 to the increasing availability of cheap flights on budget airlines, remote destinations, once considered too far off the beaten 35.2 for the average traveller, are fast becoming accessible 35.3 mass tourism. The construction of airports and resorts is harming ecosystems and traditional ways of 35.4, yet visitors should not underestimate their ability to 35.5 a positive contribution.

The idea of sustainable travel is to travel in a way 35.6 causes minimal environmental impact. By using greener 35.7 of transport and recycling, we help to maintain ecosystems. Shopping in markets that offer an impressive collection of handicrafts and products made by local artisans directly benefits the economy, as 35.8 staying in smaller guesthouses, where the hospitality of hosts can make the visit 35.9 more memorable and authentic experience. Responsible travel allows us to continue exploring the planet 35.10 preserving its untouched beauty, healthy ecosystems and diverse communities.

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

A MODERN HEALTH PROBLEM

There is growing concern about the way we view food, which goes beyond the “do we live to eat or eat to live” debate. More and more children are leading inactive, sedentary lifestyles and are suffering from obesity. In the 1990s, tobacco-related diseases were the problem, but aggressive anti-smoking campaigns caused the focus of concern to shift. In the new millennium, obesity appears to be the major health concern, and not only among children with far-reaching repercussions. Obese children suffer taunts, jibes and bullying from their peers and this, instead of causing them to rethink their eating habits, may perpetuate the vicious circle; in other words, these children turn to “comfort eating” which adds to their weight problem.

Researchers have noted that some children are doing less than one or two minutes of “moderate activity” in an hour, which is an alarmingly lower amount than that recorded in previous studies. The problem seems to be worse in teenage girls than in teenage boys, with older children getting much less exercise than younger ones.

Parents realize that their children are overweight, but do not know enough about nutrition to give their offspring the support they need in order to help them change their lifestyles. Given time pressures from work and family, more and more people rely on pre-cooked convenience foods or quick fry-ups, thus exacerbating the problem.

There is some recognition of the problem, but it is not widely advertised. For example, there are “Weight Loss Camps” aimed at obese children where, along with their slightly less overweight peers, they learn to read food labels and understand the nutritional content of food, or lack of it, eat healthily and do exercises. This experience can also restore their self-confidence, as they are surrounded by youngsters with the same problem.

But by and large, it is not an issue which is taken very seriously. Schools are partly to blame for the worsening of the problem, as they have marginalized physical education due to the pressures of the national curriculum. Also, they have bowed to financial pressure and sold off playing fields, often in order to buy more up-to-date computers, which in turn encourage sedentary lifestyles.

The food industry must also shoulder some of the responsibility, as their advertising campaigns promote foodstuffs which are high in fat and sugar content. Such advertisements are often aimed at children, and frequently feature such products as fizzy drinks, king-size chocolate bars and ever larger packets of crisps. Such foods are attractive to families on low incomes because you now get more for the same price as the original, smaller portion. However, children who have large bags of crisps or bars of chocolate in their school lunch-boxes don’t save half for the next day; they eat the whole thing. It would appear that fast food marketing people have seized upon children as being brand-loyal from the cradle to the grave. They target small children with give-away toys, a worrying trend which , some believe, warrants government action.

In the text as a whole, the writer's purpose is to _____.

draw attention to the causes of obesity
discuss the eating habits of those with eating disorders
extol the benefits of healthy eating
criticize those who encourage children to eat junk food

In paragraph 1, what does the writer say about the anti-smoking campaigns of the 1990s?

They were not really successful.
They did reduce the number of smokers during the decade.
They focused on the wrong subjects.
It took a long time for those campaigns to reach their goals.

What does the phrase "perpetuate the vicious circle" in paragraph 1 suggest about the behavior of obese children?

They are happy with their weight and do not feel the need to change their habits.
Their weight problems usually decrease over time as they mature and become more active.
Their emotional response to bullying leads to further overeating, which increases their weight problem.
They choose to ignore the bullying and continue with their current diet and lifestyle without reflection.

What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

Physical activity among young children is decreasing, but teenagers remain active and healthy.
Physical inactivity is a growing concern, especially among teenage girls who tend to exercise less than others.
Teenagers are becoming more aware of the benefits of exercise and are working to improve their health.
Boys are more affected by the issue of obesity than girls, as they are generally more sedentary.

According to the text, why do many parents fail to help their overweight children?

Parents usually believe their children are not overweight and therefore see no reason to take action.
Parents are too busy with their personal interests to care about their children's diet and well-being.
Parents lack the necessary knowledge about nutrition and have limited time to prepare healthy meals.
Parents trust that schools and the government will take responsibility for their children's health.

The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

children
parents
lifestyles
pressures

The writer uses the example of "Weight Loss Camps" in paragraph 4 to show that _____.

a number of people are aware of the problem of corpulence
solutions to the problems of obesity are available
a large percentage of children are obese
programs involving people who share a problem are effective

According to the passage, a significant number of schools _____.

have taken inappropriate decisions under duress
are obliged to purchase state-of-the-art computers
have exacerbated the problem of obesity by promoting physical education
are under pressure to report overweight children to a government agency

In paragraph 6, why are families on low incomes more likely to choose unhealthy foods?

Healthy foods are often unavailable in poorer neighborhoods and require special preparation tools.
Those families generally distrust modern advertising and rely on traditional cooking methods.
Large-sized packages of snacks seem like a better deal, offering more food for the same price.
Most parents from low-income backgrounds are unaware of the risks of unhealthy food consumption.

The word "seized upon" in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _____.

dismissed
explored
rejected
exploited

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter/paragraph.

a. When you go out with friends, decide how many times you will look at your phone - maybe only two or three times in an evening.

b. That way, no one can look at their phone and you can all enjoy each other’s company.

c. Ask your friends about how they feel.

d. It’s important to give yourself rules to enjoy quality time with your friends.

e. If they have the same problem as you, put all of your phones together, in a pile and out of the way.

d-a-e-c-b
d-a-c-e-b
a-c-e-d-b
a-c-e-b-d

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter/paragraph.

a. Slowing down gives us the opportunity to see things more clearly and make the right decisions, and in the end it may help us to have better ideas and a healthier life.

b. So sit back and do nothing for a little while - your brain and body will thank you for it.

c. We are in such a hurry that we are creating big problems for ourselves.

d. Einstein, one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, spent a lot of time daydreaming, and psychologists agree that this helps us to be more creative.

e. The answer to this is simple: slow down!

d-b-a-e-c
a-c-b-e-d
c-e-a-d-b
c-e-b-d-a

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter/paragraph.

a. Experts have discovered that simply taking the antioxidant lycopene - a substance in tomatoes highly popular as a health food supplement to prevent cancer - did not work as well as eating whole tomatoes.

b. Leading scientists have announced that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health.

c. This is why scientists today believe that people should eat tomatoes in pastas, salads, tomato juice and pizza, rather than take supplements.

d. It now seems that it’s the whole tomato that may lower cancer risks, not parts of it, according to some new studies.

e. A lot of research has been done in recent years, trying to understand why that is.

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b-a-c-d-e
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Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter/paragraph.

Dear Mom and Dad,

a. You really mean the world to me; you gave me the wings to fly away and explore this world on my own.

b. Thank you very much for the love, care, and affection you showered me with.

c. I know you do not need this thank you, but I am doing it for myself.

d. I have never said it before, but you are the best parents one could ever get.

e. I may not be able to ever return that to you, but I want to say I love you and thanks for making me the most cherished person in your life.

Love you,

b-d-a-c-e
b-d-c-a-e
c-d-a-b-e
c-a-d-b-e

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter/paragraph.

Dear Sir,

a. We are aware that other students are being notified as to their status, and we would greatly appreciate knowing Mike’s status so that we can plan accordingly.

b. We have great respect for the teachers and the school’s program and reputation, and we think highly of the school’s facilities.

c. We were informed in November 2024 that our son was placed on a waiting list.

d. Thus, we have encouraged Mike to pursue his dreams and aspirations at your school.

e. The purpose of this letter is to inquire as to the status of Mike Marston’s application for admission to your school.

f. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your positive reply.

Yours faithfully,

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e-d-a-c-b-f
a-e-c-d-b-f
a-c-e-b-d-f