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TP HỒ CHÍ MINH CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN LẦN 9

CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN IV NĂM HỌC 2022-2023
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 10
Ngày thi: 18/02/2023
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm có: 4 trang)

PART ONE
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence. (20 pts)
1. - “Can we use the pool yet?” - “No, it ____________.”
A. is still being cleaned B. isn’t cleaned yet
C. is yet to clean C. is still cleaning
2. - “Why did they stop the tennis game?” - “They could see that it was ___________ rain.”
A. due to B. going C. about to D. the point of
3. We ____________ these sandwiches with us after all.
A. didn’t need B. needn’t have brought
C. must have brought D. should have brought
4. What a pity! __________ chose the archaeology course.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
5. The new school complex cost _____________ the city council had budgeted for.
A. just twice as much as B. twice more by far than
C. twice much more than D. almost twice as much as
6. A: ___________ in December? – B: It is often cold and snowy.
A. What is the weather alike B. What does the weather look like
C. How was the weather D. What is the weather like
7. There are __________ opportunities for young people than there used to be.
A. far as many B. far least C. far much more D. far more
8. The Robinsons live in a _________________ house.
A. little modern square brick B. square little brick modern
C. modern little square brick D. little square modern brick
9. I’d rather you ________ to her why we can’t go to her birthday party.
A. to explain B. explain C. explained D. will explain
10. After such heavy losses, 200 workers at the factory have been ___________.
A. laid off B. turned down C. closed down D. used up
11. __________ charge for ___________excess luggage is £10 _________ kilo.
A. The – an – a B. The – Ø – a C. Ø – the – a D. Ø – an – the
12. Well, I suggest reading books to ___________ your child’s imagination.
A. offer B. grow C. present D. stimulate
13. If they ______________ you a part, would you accept it?
A. were offered B. were to offer C. offer D. would offer
14. Text messaging __________ because kids wanted to pass notes to each other during class.
A. came about B. came up C. took off D. caught on
15. The architect planned to attend the inauguration but he came ______ ______ flu yesterday.
A. down with B. up with C. in for D. up against
16. After seeing a ___________ of lightning, the children heard a _________ of thunder.
A. flash/ rumble B. glow crash C. blink/ roar D. burst/ series
17. The film’s special effects were really __________ while its script wasn’t very ___________.
A. spectacular/ unconvincing B. outstanding/ convincing
C. unrealistic/ interesting D. normal/ excellent
18. CIPA (Congenital insensitivity to pain and anhydrosis) is a rare __________ that makes you unable to feel
pain or sweat.
A. metal disorder B. genetic disorder
C. genetic modification D. physical disability
19. My memory may ___________ on me, but I clearly remember meeting that guy before in one of the clubs.
A. make impression B. put a blame C. play tricks D. take advantage
20. When the economy does badly, it is the small businesses that _________.
A. go out B. go off C. go after D. go under

PART TWO: WORD FORM

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A. Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank. (10 pts)
1. The ______________ driver was fined for parking his vehicle in the wrong place. (CONSIDER)
2. More importantly she has become a more rounded and less ____________ athlete. (INJURE)
3. Caterpillars eat cherry leaves containing cyanide, but they rapidly __________ them. (TOXIC)
4. Atkinson told me that no-one remembers the ____________. (FINAL)
5. Finally, the problem of nutrition education is considered, as it has been shown that ___________ is often due
to ignorance. (NUTRIENT)
6. They would work on a problem, come up with a good solution, and then watch in surprise as their bosses
_____________ them. (RULE)
7. Knowledge and character rather than paper ______________ are important in a successful manager.
(QUALIFY)
8. According to Labor Department statistics, nearly a half million people joined the ranks of the
______________ in November. (EMPLOY)
9. We had an _____________ long wait to buy tickets for the museum. (ANNOY)
10. In fact, until recently, it was not recognised that children could suffer of certain mental ____________,
especially depression. (ORDER)

B. Put the words given in the correct blanks. You have to use their correct forms to make a
meaningful passage. (10 pts)
ESTIMATE CONCLUDE MERCY SURVIVE EMPLOY CAPTIVE
COURAGE NATURE SIGNIFY COME DIE MOTHER
A CRUEL ATTACK
Two decades ago, the (1) ___________, Dian Fossey, whose story is featured in the film Gorillas in the Mist,
drew the world's attention to the plight of the African mountain gorilla, and convinced the Rwandan government
of their (2) ____________ to the country. She correctly predicted that gorilla-related tourism would create more
employment and generate more (3) ____________ than poaching could. After Ms. Fossey's tragic murder in
1985, there were no more poaching (4) __________, either human or gorilla, for many years. But a (5)
____________ attack in 2002 sparked worries that the trade in live gorillas was still going strong. Two adult
females were killed leaving several babies (6) ____________, a three-year-old was stolen and a male gorilla was
shot and wounded. Experts feared for the life of the youngest gorilla, as no baby has ever survived in (7)
____________. Today, there are only an (8) ____________ 700 gorillas left in the world, so every individual is
important to the (9) ____________ of the species. In 2008, a new project began, involving the three African
countries where the gorillas live. It aims to protect these apes with improved security and by (10) ____________
local communities from destroying the region's forests.

PART THREE.
Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each blank space.
PASSAGE A (10 pts)

Seeking a new life and hoping a significant (1) _________in their standard of living, foreign workers began
flocking into Western Europe during the 1950s. In Britain, some of the first immigrants arriving from the West
Indies and the Indian subcontinent were welcomed by brass bands, but the dream of a new life
soon (2) ______sour for many.
Attracted by the promise to earn good money and learn new skills, the reality they found was often one of low
wages and, in many cases, unemployment. Some did not adapt (3) _________ to life in a country of cold
weather, cold welcomes and discrimination. The (4) ________of West Indian immigrants moved into the inner
cities areas that were already fraught with social tensions caused by poverty and poor housing. There were cases
of open (5) _________ towards the newcomers; in 1958, riots (6) _______ out in Notting Hill, West London in
1958, when gangs of white youths began taunting immigrants.
Yet despite the (7) __________ difficulties they encountered, many foreign workers did manage to (8)
__________ to their new conditions, settling in their new adopted country and prospering. Their contribution had
the effect not only of speeding up the (9) _________ of economic change in the postwar period, but also (10)
__________ Western Europe into a multiracial society.
1. A. change B. switch C. modification D. variation
2. A. converted B. turned C. transformed D. changed
3. A. closely B. easily C. greatly D. normally
4. A. number B. amount C. majority D. major
5. A. hostility B. anger C. hospitality D. maturity
6. A. carried B. came C. started D. broke
7. A. several B. high C. numerous D. heavy
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 8. A. amend B. turn C. alter D. adjust
9. A. growth B. step C. motion D. pace
10. A. transferred B. transformed C. modified D. shifted

PASSAGE B
Fill in each of the blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (15 pts)

In 1982, Hugh Herr and a friend (1) __________ out to climb Mount Washington. A storm developed and
the boys got (2) ____________ and wandered around for three days and nights. Hugh fell three times through the
thin ice into a river; (3) _________ to the elements the boys became sick and weak. They were suffering from (4)
____________ and began to lose sensation in their limbs. The boys were eventually (5) ___________, but the
doctors couldn't save Hugh's (6) ___________.
After many (7) ______________, Hugh was given prosthetic legs. However, it occurred to him that his
new legs were designed for walking. Hugh still wanted to climb so he decided to (8) ____________ them for
climbing. He designed a number of prosthetic legs and found that (9) ___________ of making it more difficult to
climb, they, in fact, made it (10) __________. He climbed rock faces he could not have attempted (11)
___________ the accident. Hugh discovered a new passion. He (12) _________ his PhD in bio-physics and now
designs advanced prosthetics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (13) ___________ he is developing
ways to allow the brain to directly (14) _________ a prosthesis. Hugh's ideas are astounding and revolutionary. If
his ideas are implemented successfully, they could represent a revolution in the (15) __________ of prosthetics.

PART FOUR. Reading Comprehension (15 pts)

Slopes at the top of the world
Five snow professionals tell us about some of the top ski slopes, each in its own way a world-beater.
A. Ali Ross - Parsenn, Davos
Once they've mastered the basics, the big hurdle for skiers is the run that gives them their first serious mountain
experience. It's often a dangerous period - if they try something too hard, they could end up scaring themselves
silly, and it could take them years to learn how to enjoy themselves on skis again. It's important to pick a run that
isn't too tough. Parsenn, in Davos, Switzerland is a beautiful run that seems to go on for ever, all the way from the
Weissfluhjoch down to Klosters. In fact, it's about 10km long, and the vertical drop is nearly 1,500m- it will take
most intermediate skiers most of the morning to get up and down again. It's nice and wide, and you never feel as
if it's pushing you beyond your limits. Ski it once, and you'll feel you've finally made it into the ranks of the
grown-ups.
B. Caroline Stuart-Taylor - Ventina, Cervinia
On the whole, Italian resorts have fairly good standards of piste preparation, but Cervinia is special. There, they
are fanatical about their piste-grooming. One of the runs at this resort, the Ventina, is an absolute classic. It runs
from the top of the Plateau Rosa cable car, and you can follow it for 8km down to the resort, or branch off
towards Valtournenche and go even further. It's not so flat that it's boring, and not so steep that it's intimidating,
and because of the grooming, there's next to no risk of any nasty surprises. It's perfect for high-speed cruising and
practising your turns. Other than at weekends, it tends not to be very crowded, and the quality of the snow,
especially along the upper reaches, is superb.
C. Becci Malthouse - Bruson, near Verbier
The best snowboarding run I know has to be in Bruson, Switzerland. Not many people know about this place,
which is tucked away across the valley from Verbier. The run is off piste, and a guide is a must the first time you
attempt it. There's a fantastic view from the top back towards Verbier, and - provided nobody else has read this -
you'll get a good idea of how busy it is over there compared to your side of the valley, What I love about this run
is that it's got the lot: cornices, wind lips, powder fields and trees. Normally, trees can be tricky for snowboarders,
but these are just right. The slope drops steeply enough that you never get stuck on flat sections, and the branches
are not so close together that you have to fight your way through
D. Jamie Strachan – Pas de Chevre, Chamonix
The Pas de Chevre, in Chamonix, France, runs from the top of the Grands Montets chairlift all the way down to
Chamonix, but to do it, you must have a guide to show you the way. Most of the good skiing in the area is on
glaciers, so you'll need to beware of the extra hazards that this throws up, such as crevasses lurking unseen. It's an
amazing run- at least 15km long-and it takes you through a landscape that doesn't seem to belong on this planet.
Towering above you Is the jagged tooth of the Aiguille du Dru, one of the finest peaks in Europe, and in front of

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you are the hanging seracs of the glacier - big pillars of ice formed as it breaks up on its way down the valley. It
will leave you speechless.
E. Chris Gill - Schilthorn, Murren
Every January, 1,800 amateurs queue up at the top of the Schilthorn, in Murren, Switzerland, for one of the
maddest ski races: the Inferno. It runs down a 16km course with a vertical drop of more than 2,000m. One of the
most difficult stretches of the course is called the Kanonenrohr- the Gun Barrel. This is a narrow shelf with a rock
wall on one side and a sheer drop on the other, screened with safety nets. It's not the kind of place you start
admiring the view - which is a shame, because just before you enter it, you are confronted by one of the most
magnificent sights in the Alps: a dramatic close-up of the imposing Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, which rise up on
the other side of the valley. The top half of the course is one of my favourite runs; a lovely mix of groomed black
sections, generous reds and challenging moguls. And that view always stops me in my tracks.
In which text is the following mentioned?
1. ______ a feature of the run which in other circumstances can pose problems
2. ______ the need to select a run which is not overly difficult
3. ______ regret at not being able to take in the scenery
4. ______ the possibility for the skier to extend the run by taking an alternative route
5. ______ a warning about the existence of hidden dangers
6. ______ the protection offered to skiers on one section of the run
7. ______ the main challenge for skiers who have just learnt the essential skills
8. ______ the quiet location of the run
9. ______ the extreme importance attached by the resort to the maintenance of its runs
10. ______ the proximity of the run to a number of impressive mountains
11. ______ the sense of progress experienced by the skier who completes the run for the first time
12. ______13. ________ the need to be accompanied by someone who is familiar with the run
14. ______ the outstanding conditions towards the top of the run
15. ______ the possibility of a skier's confidence being affected for a long period
PART FIVE: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 points)
Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means almost the same as the one printed before it.
1. I would rather play table tennis rather than basketball.
I would prefer __________________________________________________________.
2. You have to show your passport when leaving the country.
Your _________________________________________________________________.
3. Somebody hid my shoes. I thought it was a prank.
Somebody played _______________________________________________________.
4. The hot dog is slightly cheaper than the hamburger.
The hot dog isn’t ________________________________________________________.
5. I was disappointed to hear that Leo had decided not to play basketball any more. UP
Leo's decision to ______________________________ as a disappointment to me.
6. The party leader admitted she had pretended not to notice the corruption amongst her own politicians. EYE
The party leader admitted to ____________________________ the corruption amongst her own politicians.
7. You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news! SECRET
I'd rather _________________________________________instead of telling everyone!
8. If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. REQUEST
If the bank turns __________________ a loan, we might have to ask your parents instead.
9. The Hyperlink modem is much faster than all the others in our catalogue. BY FAR
Of ___________________________________________________________________.
10. He tries to think of the answers but they seem even more elusive. COME
The more _____________________________________________________________.

THE END OF THE TEST

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