SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN

HẢI PHÒNG Năm học 2017-2018

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group (5 pts) 0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. B

II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group (5 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A
11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. B

II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct word.
1. thickening 2. man-made 3. convincingly 4. clearance 5. unasked
6. understaffed/ 7. indestructible 8. overpowered 9. household 10. possessions
short-staffed
III. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.
(10 pts) 0.5 pt for each correct preposition or adverb particle.
1. at - away 2. of - for 3. in - to 4. to - against 5. in - of
6. for - to 7. on - for 8. away - of 9. down - off 10. in - across

IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct verb.
1. (should) be delayed - has been denied
2. to be tidied/ to have been tidied – is
3. had read – will have read
4. didn’t ask – could/ would have helped
5. Were I to become – would be
6. could/ would have won – had Messi not been sent off
7. Shot/ Having been shot – bleeding
8. had barely started – came down
9. investing – hadn’t done
10. have been speeding – wouldn’t have been

V. Identify one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and then get it right. (10 pts)
0.5 pt for correct identification and 0.5 for correction.
1. C → place which 6. A → That Marta
2. A → was written 7. A → Sweet-smelling
3. D → financially 8. D → better insulation
4. B → dim 9. A → x
5. A → Customs officers 10. A → Only if

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PART THREE: READING
I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question. (5 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct answer.
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A

II. Read the following passage carefully and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct word.
1. reasons 2. to 3. up/ pace 4. addition 5. how
6. allow/ enable/ 9. However/ Yet/
help 7. as 8. also Nevertheless 10. ensure

III. Read the passage below and choose the correct word to complete each numbered blank (5 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. D

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. Are you in agreement with/ in favour of my view on this issue ?
2. Charming as/ though Laura is/ may be, I wouldn’t trust her.
3. She dismissed the whole idea as ridiculous/ as being ridiculous/ thinking it was ridiculous.
4. While trying to break into the shop, the burglar was caught by the night guard.
5. As nobody raised (any) disapproval of/ objections to the plan, I suggest we go ahead.
6. As a result/ consequence of his obedience to the boss/ disobeying/ having disobeyed the boss, Teddy has
been sacked.
7. He looked as if/ as though he had been involved in the burglary.
8. Due to poverty and overcrowding, the life of people in many big cities is being ruined.
9. You shouldn’t have lent your car to Joe/ lent Joe your car.
10. The Prime Minister has been reported to be making a surprise visit to Syria.
II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one,
using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. I think you’ve got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick.
2. This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in.
3. He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problem/ It’s most likely that he will succeed in solving the
problem.
4. He was brought up by his aunt and uncle/ His aunt and uncle brought him up.
5. In terms of education/ In educational terms, his childhood years had been well spent.

III. Use the suggested sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. He is/ was thought to have had a hand in helping the prisoner(s) (to) escape.
2. We (will/ are going to) set off on our adventure by taking a boat trip down the Mekong river.
3. The monthly rent is the same irrespective of whether there are three or four occupants.
4. There was no difference between the opinion of the two sides on/ about the subject at the last meeting.
There was no difference in/ of opinion between the two sides on/ about the subject at the last meeting.
5. She will be showered with congratulations if she wins (in/ on) the next competition.

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