Đề thi vào lớp 10 môn Anh Chuyên - Sở GD&ĐT Hà Tĩnh năm 2025

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Listen and complete the notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

Tauber Insurance Company

Insurance type: vehicle

Number of policy: 1.1

Make and model: Mazda Marvel

Engine size: 1.2

Name: Lisa Marie Haethcote

Date of birth: 1.3 1955

Password: JACK 1.4

Change valuation? Yes

Reduce value to: $ 1.5

Notes to be added to policy:

Add new driver:

Name: Samuel Michaels
Age: 2.1
Relationship to main driver: Son-in-law
Reason: 2.2

Client/ new driver to provide:

Verified 2.3 of driver's licence
Clean driving 2.4

Start date:

2.5 cover for 2 weeks from today
Full cover when paperwork approved

You are going to hear two women talking about a holiday in France. Listen and choose the correct answer.

Paula's friend says that _____

she has been ill.
Paula doesn't look very well.
she's pleased to see Paula.

Before the trip, Paula _____

was enthusiastic about it.
wanted to go to the Lake District.
didn't tell anybody she was going.

Before Mark and Paula went to Paris, _____

Mark's boss didn't want him to go.
Paula arranged for somebody to look after the hamster.
Paula's sister promised to look after the children.

The journey across the Channel _____

was very smooth.
was unpleasant for Paula.
lasted eight hours.

The return trip from Paris was _____

disturbed by a flood.
an enjoyable experience.
earlier than planned.

Listen and decide whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F).

The speaker comes from the Theosophical Society.

One of the main points of the talk is to save money.

She thinks students should do more housework.

She argues that plastic containers won't biodegrade quickly.

She warns that asthma sufferers should be careful with her recipes.

Where have you been? You _____ here at 2 p.m, and it's almost 3 p.m.

must have been
were supposed to be
were able to be
are going to be

She was furious when she found her younger sister _____ on her clothes.

try
being tried
to try
trying

Senegal, whose main source of foreign income comes from peanuts, relies heavily _____ the world markets.

to
of
on
from

We should be able to hire a car on the island, _____ you remember to take your driving licence.

or else
unless
as if
provided

You haven't heard from Bill since he left for India, _____ ?

did he
has he
have you
did you

My aunt is clearly bathing in the reflected _____ of her son's outstanding performance and enviable achievements in the National Contest.

glow
glory
fame
splendor

It's obvious that she's lying through her _____.

hat
teeth
head
back

It is desirable that the campaign to raise funds _____ at once.

be launched
is launched
to be launched
launched

Never before _____ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.

have the leaders of these two countries met
the leaders of these two countries have met
the leaders of these two countries met
met the leaders of these two countries

_____ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought.

That was discovered
Discovered
Discovering
Which was discovered

They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the _____ of time.

nick
moment
course
fullness

Look, the conservation volunteers _____ cheerfully in the sunshine all morning, unlike yesterday, when they _____ to work in the rain.

worked / were refusing
are working / were refusing
will be working / refused
have been working / refused

Jane: Would you rather have coffee or orange juice?

Susan: _____

I like both.
Either, please.
I have either.
It's kind of you to say so.

Nga is very modest, always _____ her success.

keeping down
turning around
playing down
pushing back

My neighbor is _____. He is always showing that he never cares about his bad behavior.

grim-faced
faceless
face-saving
barefaced

The police appeared and _____ the crowd.

disrupted
disturbed
distracted
dispersed

Mary, accompanied by her brothers on the piano, _____ very well received at the talent show yesterday.

was
were
have been
has been

Although we argued with him for a long time, he _____ his ground.

remained
stood
kept
persisted

The airline offers travel insurance _____ cancellations.

in case of
on behalf of
by means of
in view of

The inflation has become _____ worse, and it is now impossible to handle.

progressively
continuously
frequently
constantly

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

SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO

To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (BREATH) 33.1 views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (SETTLE) 33.2 who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a lifetime, exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need.

November through April, snow conditions are (CONSIST) 33.3 and reliable, featuring Colorado's (LEGEND) 33.4 "champagne powder" snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape.

(ADD) 33.5, the mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (REAL) 33.6. There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding resorts on (PICTURE) 33.7 slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present a(n) (PARALLEL) 33.8 winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly (SERVE) 33.9 in resorts that are (COMMIT) 33.10 to delivering the highest quality amenities.

Match the words in column A with their strongest collocates in column B to make meaningful idioms to fill the gaps in the sentences below.

A	B
burn	eye to eye
make	between the lines
face	the ice
split	ends meet
break	the difference
read	the midnight oil
see	through the nose
fan	the music
pay	the roof
hit	the flames of

1. Mary broke a dining-room window and had to 34.1 when her father got home.

2. We have little income and so we are finding it difficult to 34.2.

3. I wouldn't say I never 34.3 with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary demands.

4. Gordon 34.4 when he found out how much money he had lost on the unfortunate enterprise.

5. It is Jack's last chance to pass the exams, so he is trying to 34.5.

6. He didn't put it straight, but I could 34.6 that he was not satisfied with the fee that he was offered.

7. If you want a good flat in London, you have to 34.7 for it.

8. I offered to pay $100, and Sean insisted on $120. But finally, we agreed that we would 34.8, so I paid him $110 for the moped.

9. You shouldn't mention anything about Steve's failed exam. It will 34.9 your brother's irritation.

10. I was so nervous about meeting Sophie's parents for the first time that her dad had to 34.10 by asking about my job, and everything went on great after that.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE STONE AGE

The incredible pre-historic Chauvet cave art in France is painted in fair colours and dates 35.1 to a period around thirty thousand years ago when early humans first started to create rock art. Although various 35.2 of this art have been found in Western Europe, very few people have seen the art at Chauvet because it is located 35.3 inside an inaccessible underground cave system. Those who have seen it say that it is very impressive, showing animals 35.4 horses, rhinos and cows, and that the artwork is good enough to 35.5 modern compositions.

The first scientists to 35.6 the Chauvet paintings missed some other important 35.7 however. The walls of the cave are also marked with a series of lines and symbols, that were initially 35.8 as insignificant. 35.9 recent research has suggested that these marks may represent humankind's first steps towards the development of writing, which is 35.10 people to rethink their ideas about when written communication first started.

Fill in each blank with ONE best word.

A BUG'S SLEEP

Every mammal needs sleep, as do birds and reptiles, such as snakes. But what about insects? Do they need sleep? Scientists have been trying to 36.1 the truth about insect sleep behavior for years. Scientists first thought insects did not need sleep. According to them, the insect brain was not complex 36.2 to need it. Scientists said that some kinds of brain activity, like dreaming, were sleep behaviors. Insects do not dream, so scientists said that they did not sleep. They believed that insects rested, instead.

However, new studies 36.3 shown that some insects may actually sleep. There are four types of behaviors during sleep. First, sleeping people and animals don't move much. Also, they have a 36.4 for sleeping; for example, they lie down. Moreover, they don't wake up easily when 36.5 noises or seeing light. Lastly, they are able to come out of sleep quickly 36.6 response to some intense stimulant.

Scientists have now seen similar behaviors in fruit flies. For example, fruit flies become still 36.7 night for about seven hours. At 36.8 times, they sit in a different way, let their antennae drop, and do not respond to quiet noises. The flies do begin to move around when 36.9 noises are made. Scientists think that some insects may have their 36.10 unique kind of sleep.

Read and do the following tasks.

THE STORY OF OPIUM

A. Opium is a substance that is derived by collecting and later drying the milky juice that comes from the seed pods of the poppy plant. The substance can vary in colour and may be yellow or could range all the way to a very dark brown colour. Opium has a very bitter taste that is comparable to other plants from similar families and a distinct odour that is clearly identifiable. The primary component of opium is twelve per cent morphine, which is an alkaloid that is often processed chemically to produce illegal drugs, such as heroin. Codeine and other nonnarcotic alkaloids are also found in the latex that is derived from the opium poppy plant.

B. The history of opium was as far as the Neolithic and ancient times, when the drug was widely used in anaesthesia, as well as for ritualistic purposes. In ancient Egypt, opium was used as an analgesic and the Indians as well as the Romans both used opium during surgical procedures. Throughout the American Civil War, opium and various derivatives of opium were used. Morphine, opioids and synthetic opiates are all derived or come directly from the opium poppy, even in today’s medical use. While the medical world has evolved greatly and has manipulated opium to meet the needs of patients, the most raw form of opium, morphine, continues to be one of the most widely used analgesic drugs, even today.

C. Opium use has many long- and short-term consequences that can be harmful to the body. Initially, the euphoric state that is caused by the drug can be relaxing and comforting, but long-term use of opium can lead to addiction and physical dependence. Many of the harmful consequences of using opium are related to the damage caused to the lungs from smoking the drug or to the consequences that are caused by derivatives of the drug. For many, the harmful consequences of opium will not present themselves until many years of use. However, for some, the effects of opium use are dangerous almost immediately and an overdose can lead to a risk of death.

D. Today, heroin’s long journey to final use begins with the planting of opium poppy seeds. Opium is grown mainly by impoverished farmers on small plots in remote regions of the world. It flourishes in dry, warm climates and the vast majority of opium poppies are grown in a narrow, 4,500-mile stretch of mountains extending across central Asia from Turkey through Pakistan and Burma. Recently, opium has been grown in Latin America, notably Colombia and Mexico. The farmer takes his crop of opium to the nearest village, where he will sell it to the dealer who offers him the best price.

E. Legal growing of opium for medicinal use currently takes place in India, Turkey, and Australia. Two thousand tons of opium are produced annually and this supplies the world with the raw material needed to make medicinal products. Traditionally, opium was obtained from the latex of the poppy plant by scoring the seed pods by hand and allowing the latex to leak out and dry up. The sticky yellowish/brown residue is then scraped off and harvested for use. Today, modern methods of opium harvest include processing the mature poppy plant by machine in order to get the latex out of the flowering plant. Overall, opium production has changed very little over the years, however, selective breeding of the plant has led to an increase in the content of the phenanthrene alkaloids morphine, codeine and thebaine. Currently, there are three main sources for illegal opium: Burma, Afghanistan, and Colombia. Opium and heroin are ideal trade products: they are in great demand, are very profitable to produce, and the products take up little space. With modern transportation, opium and heroin can be moved from one country to another within days or a few weeks. Both drugs have a long and stable shelf life, allowing the products to be stored for long periods of time.

F. Opium was used for recreational purposes in China during the fifteenth century and on through the seventeenth century. It was nearly 300 years before the Chinese first realised that smoking opium was actually dangerous and could lead to physical dependence. In 1909, the International Opium Commission was formed to help regulate the shipping, sale and use of opium due to the dangers that were now widely known pertaining to the regular use of the drug. At this time, opium was first being purified into morphine and heroin, which are both highly potent drugs that have proved to be very much more dangerous than the raw opium itself. Recreational use of these drugs is now illegal in most countries around the world.

G. In the early days, people did not worry too much about the physical dependence that opium and its derivatives created. Today, the dangers are well recognised and there are a variety of ways to help people who have fallen victim to it. Most of the time, inpatient or residential treatment will be the basis for recovery. These programs will utilise counselling in both individual and group sessions to provide a foundation for success in recovery. Following the counselling in an inpatient treatment facility, those in recovery will continue treatment in an outpatient facility that provides similar counselling and therapy in a less supervised environment.

Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-G from the list of headings below.

List of Headings

i. From Seed to Sale

ii. Government Agencies Chase Criminals

iii. Illegal Use

iv. Origins

v. Modern Production

vi. Effects

vii. High Profits Cause Conflicts

viii. Treating Addiction

ix. What is it?

x. Famous Users

Example: Paragraph A: ix

Paragraph B: 37.1

Paragraph C: 37.2

Paragraph D: 37.3

Paragraph E: 37.4

Paragraph F: 37.5

Paragraph G: 37.6

Write ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer. Fill your answers in the blanks.

Poor farmers grow opium on small plots in 38.1 areas of the world.

38.2 products are made from the raw material supplied by the annual production of thousand tons of opium.

During the fifteenth century and on through the seventeenth century, Chinese utilised opium for 38.3 purposes.

The physical dependence on opium and its 38.4 didn't cause much worry to people in the early days.

Read the text.

I LOVE MY BIKE

A. Erin
This old second-hand bike gets me from A to B all right because you don’t need flashy sets of gears or anything like that in a city this size and it makes it less of a target for thieves. But having said that, mine’s a very bright colour – it cheers me up, especially when I have to cycle home in the pouring rain. I’ve always thought that the bike was a good reflection of the real me actually, and I usually wear jeans when I’m cycling. I might need to rethink that though because I’ve just started my own company, and my outlook on life has changed a little. There may be times when I need to turn up looking a bit more elegant! I’d say to anyone thinking of getting a bike, make sure the saddle’s right before you part with your money. If you’re going to use it a lot, you don’t want to get sore.

B. Luke
I bought my bike from an Internet auction site and had to have it shipped from Germany in pieces. I then paid to have it assembled here in Dublin – but it was worth it. I use it every day and tend to wear everyday clothes and try and dodge the showers. I cycle all over the city because it’s much quicker than walking and you don’t get snarled up in the traffic, which can be a pain in a motor vehicle. At least on a bike you can keep moving. The only tip I’d give to novice cyclists round here is keep a lookout for drivers turning left, it’s easy for them to miss you because you can see what they’re doing but they can’t necessarily see you. I worked briefly as a cycle courier – delivering letters and stuff. It was fun, but I wouldn’t recommend making a career out of it!

C. Claire
My parents picked this bike up for me in New York. It’s a red and black cruiser with a burger-shaped bell – some of my friends think that’s a bit uncool, but I don’t really go along with that idea. I’ve got two helmets, a summer and a winter version but I still get too hot on really sunny days. Still, you can’t really do without one, can you? I cycle down to college in no time at all, but the uphill trek home takes me around thirty-five minutes. I only take the bus if it’s wet. It’s quicker, but on the bike I can make my own mind up about when I travel. I cycle in high heels, which you might think would be tricky, but is actually easier than walking any distance in them. But I wouldn’t really recommend them to other cyclists.

D. Kieran
My bike’s an early 1980s racer and I bought it off an old man who sells junk out of his garage. He reckoned it had once belonged to a professional cycling champion, but I think he was making it up. I was looking for old cameras, but when I saw it I couldn’t resist it. It did get stolen on one occasion, but then later that week I saw someone riding it up my street. I grabbed him and gave him his taxi fare home so that I could take it back. My advice to cyclists would be to wear fluorescent armbands – especially at night or in poor weather conditions. They’re less uncomfortable than the waistcoats or jackets in the same material. I've just invested in special raingear actually, but don't find it very comfortable, to be honest, because as soon as the sun comes out, you feel overdressed.

Choose from 4 cyclists (A-D). The cyclists may be chosen more than ONCE. Write only the letters A-D in the blank.

When talking about their bike, which cyclist:

1. accepts the need to wear uncomfortable safety equipment? 39.1

2. advises people to make sure a new bike is comfortable to ride? 39.2

3. believes that false information was given by the seller? 39.3

4. disagrees with other people’s opinion of one of the bike’s features? 39.4

5. hopes not to get caught in bad weather on the bike? 39.5

6. feels that cycling is less frustrating than driving? 39.6

7. finds some cycle journeys easier than others? 39.7

8. feels that the bike matches the owner’s character? 39.8

9. was once the victim of bike crime? 39.9

10. was a professional cyclist for a short time? 39.10