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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
NAM ĐỊNH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ HỒNG PHONG Phòng thi số: …………
NĂM HỌC 2021-2022.
Số báo danh
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút.
(Đề thi gồm: 08 trang)
Điểm bài thi Họ tên, chữ ký của giám khảo Số phách Số phách
Do hội đồng chấm thi ghi Do hội đồng chấm thi ghi
Bằng số Bằng chữ 1. ...........................................
2. ...........................................
Ngày sinh: ……………………………….………..………
Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………..………
Nơi sinh: …………………………………………..………
III. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write the words in the spaces provided. (0.5p).
Trường: .......................................................................
Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên)
VALUABLE LESSONS
When praising a child for trying, in spite of unacceptable work, adults teach that effort is more important than
results. I once took over a class in the middle of a term from a teacher that was a generous marker. (1)
__________ I had returned a batch of marked papers, one boy complained about receiving a “C”; “I’m (2)
__________ to getting “As” he said. When I explained that his essay was badly organized, he asked: “What
about the pictures? Our other teacher gave extra marks for effort.” Real life seldom rewards those who try (3)
__________ don’t get results. And it’s a rare boss who tolerates an employee who insists that he did his best.
Unmerited praise may keep children from realizing their own true capabilities. Many years (4) __________, my
best friend was a naturally gifted musician. Her family saw every effort as “brilliant” but she hated practicing
and often did badly at recitals. After one particularly embarrassing performance, her mother said, “You were
wonderful, but that piano needs tuning and the audience was so noisy, it’s no wonder you forgot the second
movement”. (5) __________ this girl received criticism, she might have realized her ambition of a concert
career. As it was, her playing got gradually worse, she lost interest and eventually dropped out of music school.
IV. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. (1.0 p)
The Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918
The Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918, which caused around 50 million deaths worldwide, remains an
ominous warning to public health.
Paragraph A.
Before and after 1918, most influenza pandemics developed in Asia and spread from there to the rest of the
world more or less simultaneously. Historically data are inadequate to identify the geographic source of the
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN 2021 - 2022
1918 virus. The name 'Spanish' influenza merely reflects that Spain, which was neutral in World War I, did not
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censor their news agencies from publicizing the severity of the pandemic in the country, and this made it seem
Hội đồng coi thi: ……………………….………
Họ tên, chữ ký của 2 giám thị:
to other countries that the disease was worse there.
Paragraph B.
The pandemic did not occur evenly over 1918 and 1919, but came in three severe waves. The first, or so-called
spring wave, began in March 1918 and spread unevenly through the United States, Europe, and possibly Asia
over the next six months. Illness rates were high, but death rates in most locales were not appreciably above
normal. A second or autumn wave spread globally from September to November 1918, was highly fatal and, in
many nations, a third wave occurred in the early 1919. Clinical similarities led contemporary observers to
conclude initially that they were observing the same disease in the successive waves. The differences between
the waves seemed to be primarily in the much higher frequency of complicate, severe, and fatal cases in the last
two waves. These three extensive pandemic waves of influenza within one year, occurring in rapid succession,
with only the briefest of quieter intervals between them, were unprecedented.
Paragraph C.
All of these deaths caused a severe disruption in the US economy. Claims against life insurance policies
skyrocketed, with one insurance company reporting a 745 per cent rise in the number of claims made.
Small businesses, many of which had been unable to operate during the pandemic, went bankrupt. The world
economy as a whole was not significantly affected and the 1920's actually heralded a growth boom, until the
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 1929 Wall Street Crash. The US had a great influence on world economics and, although over
650,000 people died in the US, it could have been a lot worse. Throughout history, influenza viruses 1. Paragraph A: 2. Paragraph B: 3. Paragraph C: 4. Paragraph D: 5. Paragraph E:
have mutated and caused pandemics or global epidemics. In 1890, an especially virulent influenza 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
pandemic struck, killing many Americans. Those who survived that pandemic and lived to
experience the 1918 pandemic tended to be less susceptible to the disease and so a lot more
Americans live than would otherwise the case. PART D. WRITING (2.5 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first
sentence, using the cues at the beginning of each sentence. (0.5p)
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Paragraph D.
The 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic had some curious features. Firstly, overall, nearly half of the
influenza-related deaths in the 1918 pandemic were in young adults of 20 to 40 years of age, a
phenomenon unique to that pandemic year. The 1918 pandemic is also unique among influenza
pandemics in that the absolute risk of influenza death was higher in those under 65 years of age than
in those over 65. Influenza is usually more dangerous for the very young and the old, as their
immune systems are weaker. Secondly, the pandemic was particular widespread in the colder winter
month. Finally, in 1918, three separate recurrences of influenza followed each other with unusual
rapidity, resulting in three explosive pandemic waves within a year's time.
Paragraph E.
In its disease course, the 1918 pandemic was different in degree, but not in kind, from previous and
subsequent pandemics. Despite the extraordinary number of global deaths, most influenza cases in
1918 were mild and essentially indistinguishable from influenza cases today. Although laboratory
experiments on influenza genes from the 1918 virus suggest that the 1918 and 1918-like viruses
seem to be as sensitive as other typical virus strains to today's anti-influenza drugs and even with
today's prevention knowledge, the return of a pandemic virus similar to the virus of 1918 would
likely kill over 100 million people worldwide, as the ease of travel in today's globalized society
would aid the movement of the virus. However, although some characteristics of 1918 pandemic
appear unique, scientist have concluded that, since it happened once, similar or more favorable
conditions could lead to another equally devastating pandemic.
Choose the correct headings for sections A- E from the list of headings below. Write your
answers in the boxes provided.
Lists of Headings
i. The course of the pandemic 1. Paragraph A
ii. Unusual aspects 2. Paragraph B
iii. Origins of the name 3. Paragraph C
iv. Economic effects 4. Paragraph D
v. The risks today 5. Paragraph E
vi. Inadequate vaccines
vii. Influenza in the war zone
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? Write
your answers in the boxes provided.
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer.
FALSE if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer.
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this.
6. The Spanish Influenza pandemic was to blame for approximately 50 million deaths in Europe
alone.
7. In the spring wave, the consequences were less serious than in the other two.
8. The 1918 Spanish influenza virus was first identified in Asia.
9. The very young and the old were more at risk from 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic.
10. It is predicted that the future tourism will experience a crisis due to the outbreak of another
epidemic.
1. "I didn't falsify the figures," said the clerk.
The clerk denied _________________________________________________________.
2. The report has still not been written.
The report has yet ________________________________________________________.
3. The latest estimate is that there are six million cats in the UK.
According ______________________________________________________________.
4. Mary left home very early because she wanted to catch the train.
In order not _____________________________________________________________.
5. Mark was very surprised that his watch had been returned.
Much __________________________________________________________________.
II. 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 seven words, including
the word given. (0.5p)
1. Such success has not been achieved by many players in the world of ice hockey. (FEW)
Only ______________________________________________ such success in the world of ice hockey.
2. There is a very good chance that Kate will be accepted by Nottingham University. (LIKELIHOOD)
In _____________________________________________________________ Nottingham University.
3. Certain resources can be scarce in some countries. (FAR)
Certain resources are ___________________________________________________in some countries.
4. Scientists were baffled by her ability to go without sleep for days. (LOSS)
Scientists were ________________________________ explain her ability to go without sleep for days.
5. The source of the funding didn't matter to the citizens, as long as the road was repaired. (FROM)
The source of the funding didn't care _________________________________________, as long as the
road was repaired.
III. Write an essay on the following topic (1.5p)
Nowadays, people find it increasingly difficult to get a job. Why is it the case? What should young
people prepare for work in the future?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience. Your writing must be between 220 and 250 words.
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