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

HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2022 - 2023

ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Họ và tên thí sinh:.……………………………..………….Số báo danh:.……………… Mã đề thi 921

LƯU Ý: - Đề thi gồm 04 trang.
- Phần tự luận (SECTION ONE) làm vào phiếu trả lời tự luận (có kèm phách).
- Phần trắc nghiệm (SECTION TWO) làm vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm.

SECTION ONE: CONSTRUCTED-RESPONSE TEST

PART ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION
I. You will hear an interview with a woman called Marta Stanston, who runs a mobile restaurant that she sets
up in different places. Listen and answer the questions by choosing the appropriate letter A, B, C, or D.
You will hear the recording TWICE. (5 pts)
1. What did Marta dislike about her first job?
A. It was really badly paid. B. The boss didn’t listen to her.
C. She had no ideas of new dishes. D. She found the staff unfriendly.
2. At first, what did Marta find most surprising about mobile restaurants?
A. They are only advertised online. B. Customers can order their meals anywhere.
C. Food never gets thrown away. D. Menus can be easily changed.
3. For Marta, the best thing about mobile restaurants was _____.
A. knowing she would have customers B. being able to work outdoors
C. finding that waiters weren’t needed D. preparing all ingredients at home
4. Marta had difficulty serving food on a beach because of _____.
A. the noise B. the sun C. the rain D. the wind
5. Marta tries to avoid serving meals in her home because _____.
A. she doesn't have enough furniture B. the neighbours have complained
C. there is a lack of space D. it provides mobile feeling
II. You will hear part of a talk about dolls. Listen to the talk and write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER you hear for
each answer in the spaces given. You will hear the recording TWICE. (10 pts)
DOLLS
6. The first known dolls were found in graves in _____ Egypt.
7. The earliest dolls in the museum date from the _____ century.
8. Early European dolls were dressed like their _____.
9. Dolls from the 17th century were made of _____ wood, and they were painted in great detail.
10. 17th-century dolls today may cost as much as _____ pounds each.
11. Collectors look for examples in perfect condition, with their _____ clothes.
12. 19th-century dolls had soft bodies and _____ hair.
13. If you can take off the doll's hair, you may see the maker’s name _____.
14. Before the 20th century, all dolls were _____ adults, not babies.
15. From the 1930s, dolls were made of _____.
III. The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
0. Line 1: the  a
LINE DOLPHINS HAVE THEIR OWN NAMES
1 Scientists studying the species of dolphin called bottlenose dolphins has made an interesting discovery.
2 Each of the dolphins-> dophin in the group the scientists studied has their own name, consisting of a
3 series of whistles. As many animals can copy and learn complicated sequences of sounds, few->a few
4 species are capable of associating particular sounds to->with specific individuals or things. Dolphins
5 use sounds when they communicate for a variety of reasons, include->including leading other dolphins
6 to places where food is available and showing how friendly or aggressively->aggressive they are feeling.
7 Dolphins mainly use their names, known as “signature whistle”, when they are travelling, to let the others
8 in their group know where are they. And when a group of dolphins comes->come across another group
9 while out at sea, they appear to use them like a means of greeting each other, exchanging->exchange
10 information before the groups join. The whistles also used when mothers and their young get separated.

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PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. (5 pts)
WHAT COMES FIRST ON HOLIDAY: PHONE OR FAMILY?
Passport, money, tickets; these are all essential items to pack when you’re off on a family holiday. A mobile phone,
(1)_meanwhile_, is a different matter, especially if everyone at work has the number. Theoretically, it (2)_____ to be
possible for stressed-out managers to have a phone-free fortnight without interruptions. In reality, go to any
Mediterranean beach hotel where British families stay, and you’ll be confronted by the pathetic sight of husbands and
fathers wandering around the pool (3)_____ mobile phones clamped to their ears, saying things (4)_____: “It’s in the
third drawer down, next to the pencils,” or “I thought that contract went off last Wednesday.”
To the sensitive observer, (5)_____ is a tragic contrast between the beauty of the surroundings, with the family all
enjoying themselves together, and a large number of work issues under discussion. To (6)_____ matters worse, these
poor fathers probably end up paying for the call that’s come between them and quality time with the family.
Some, it’s true, do try to resist the pull of the phone; carrying it around with them but leaving it (7)_____ off until they get
back to the hotel. The trouble is, they spend the whole day wondering (8)_____ might have called, and then the whole
evening in a (9)_____ of frustration because everyone has now left the office and they can’t get back to them for
(10)_____ sixteen hours.

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. I am sure it wasn’t the manager you saw yesterday because he had gone abroad.  It can’t ....................................
2. Although it was expected that he would stand for election, he didn’t.  Contrary to..............................
3. Collecting celebrities’ autographs gives the children a lot of pleasure.  The children derive.................
4. What caused the old man to change his mind about the inheritor?  What was the..........................
5. We will stand by you whenever you’re in trouble.  Should.....................................
6. “I received $200,000 in bribes,” he admitted.  He testified to..........................
7. Mr. Smith is the most dedicated teacher I have ever met.  I've yet ....................................
8. People say that the bus driver was talking on the phone at the time of the crash.  The bus driver is said..............
9. The peculation was only brought to light after the accounts had been checked.  Only after................................
10. I promise that I won’t tell anybody what you’ve told me.  I give you................................
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. You must use NO MORE THAN SIX words. (5 pts)
1. Her daughter is determined to become a brain surgeon. (HEART)
 Her daughter has ...........................................................becoming a brain surgeon.
2. Is it possible to walk from the hotel to the city center? (WITHIN)
 Is the city center ...................................................................................... the hotel?
3. I don’t mind what you wear so long as it’s appropriate for the occasion. (CONSEQUENCE)
 It .................................. what you wear so long as it’s appropriate for the occasion.
4. The new salesman tried to fulfill every requirement his director had. (TUNE)
 The new salesman tried to dance.............................................................................
5. Given that he has no experience, will Frank be able to do this job? (AFFECT)
 Will Frank’s ............................................................................. ability to do this job?
SECTION TWO: SELECTED-RESPONSE TEST
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in each group. (2.5 pts)
1. A. fatigue B. alumni C. debris D. expertise
2. A. panicked B. blessed C. wretched D. rugged
3. A. explicit B. extinguish C. exhibit D. expansive
4. A. climbing B. subtract C. doubtful D. subtle
5. A. canary B. casino C. canon D. cadet
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the
others in each group. (2.5 pts)
6. A. anonymity B. simultaneous C. enthusiasm D. architectural
7. A. aesthetic B. external C. inventory D. deceitful
8. A. ambassador B. indebtedness C. entrepreneur D. psychiatrist
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9. A. downpour B. downsize C. downfall D. downwind
10. A. unprofitable B. immeasurable C. inhabitable D. unacceptable
PART TWO: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 11 to 15. (5 pts)
A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, which provides information concerning how
people think and act. In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the Harris poll. As anyone
who watches the news during presidential campaigns knows, these polls have become an important part of political life
in the United States.
North Americans are familiar with the many “person on the street” interviews on local television news shows. While such
interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of public opinion. First, they reflect
the opinions of only the people who appear at a certain location. Thus, such samples can be biased in favor of
commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending on which area the newspeople select. Second,
television interviews tend to attract outgoing people who are willing to appear on air, while they frighten away others who
may feel intimidated by a camera. A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to genuinely
reflect a broad range of the population.
In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions. An effective survey
must be simple and clear enough for people to understand. It must also be specific enough so that there are no problems
in interpreting the results. Even questions that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of
information desired. Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly, and
the questions are worded accurately.
There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire. Each of these forms of survey research has its
advantages. An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because most people find it more difficult to turn down a
personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire. In addition, an interviewer can go beyond
written questions and probe for a subject’s underlying feelings and reasons. However, questionnaires have the
advantage of being cheaper and more consistent.
11. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The principles of conducting surveys B. Problems associated with interpreting surveys
C. The history of surveys in North America D. The importance of polls in American political life
12. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. news shows B. interviews C. North Americans D. opinions
13. According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews _____.
A. are easier to interpret B. cost less
C. minimize the influence of the researcher D. can produce more information
14. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?
A. A high number of respondents
B. An interviewer’s ability to measure respondents’ feelings
C. A sociologist who is able to interpret the results
D. Carefully worded questions
15. The word “elicit” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. rule out B. bring out C. take out D. leave out
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 16 to 25. (10 pts)
Every day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force - both online and on foot - searching excitedly for the perfect
gifts. Last year, Americans spent over $30 billion at retail stores in the month of December alone. Aside from purchasing
holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays,
anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers. This frequent experience of gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings
in gift-givers. Many relish the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger
bonds with one’s closest peers. At the same time, many dread the thought of buying gifts; they worry that their
purchases will disappoint, rather than delight, the intended recipients.
Anthropologists describe gift-giving as a positive social process, serving various political, religious, and psychological
functions. Economists, however, offer a less favourable view. According to Waldfogel (1993), gift-giving represents an
objective waste of resources. People buy gifts that recipients would not choose to buy on their own, or at least not spend
as much money to purchase (a phenomenon referred to as “the deadweight loss of Christmas”). This “deadweight loss”
suggests that gift-givers are not very good at predicting what gifts others will appreciate. That in itself is not surprising to
social psychologists. Research has found that people often struggle to take account of others’ perspectives, their insights
are subject to egocentrism, social projection, and multiple attribution errors. What is surprising is that gift-givers have

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considerable experience acting as both gift-givers and gift-recipients, but nevertheless, tend to overspend each time they
set out to purchase a meaningful gift.
In the present research, we propose a unique psychological explanation for this overspending problem, i.e. that gift-
givers equate how much they spend with how much recipients will appreciate the gift (the more expensive the gift, the
stronger the gift-recipient’s feelings of appreciation). Although a link between gift price and feelings of appreciation might
seem intuitive to gift-givers, such an assumption may be unfounded. Indeed, we suggest that gift-recipients will be less
likely to base their feelings of appreciation on the magnitude of a gift than givers assume.
Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients’ feelings of appreciation? Perhaps givers
believe that bigger (that is, more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration. According
to Camerer (1988) and others, gift-giving represents a symbolic ritual, whereby gift-givers attempt to signal their positive
attitudes toward the intended recipients and their willingness to invest resources in a future relationship. In this sense,
gift-givers may be motivated to spend more money on a gift in order to send a “stronger signal” to their intended
recipients. As for gift-recipients, they may not construe smaller or larger gifts as representing smaller or larger signals of
thoughtfulness and consideration.
16. What is the main idea discussed in the passage?
A. Gifts can serve as implicit signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.
B. Gift-recipients are widely acknowledged as considerably experienced in gift-giving.
C. Gift-giving may have certain drawbacks alongside its positive qualities.
D. Gift-giving, despite its uneconomical downsides, cultivates a positive social process.
17. In paragraph 1, the word “ambivalent” most nearly means _____.
A. conflicted B. apprehensive C. unrealistic D. supportive
18. The author indicates that people value gift-giving because they feel it _____.
A. can serve to strengthen a relationship
B. is an inexpensive way to show appreciation
C. requires the gift-recipients to share the same opinion
D. functions as a form of self-expression
19. In paragraph 4, the author refers to the works by Camerer and others in order to _____.
A. support an explanation B. introduce an argument C. a motive D. offer an alternative
20. The author most likely uses the examples of gift-giving occasions in paragraph 1 to highlight the _____.
A. anxiety gift-shopping causes for consumers
B. number of special occasions involving gift-giving
C. recent increase in the amount of money spent on gifts
D. regularity with which people shop for gifts
21. The word “many” in line 6 paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. gift-receipients B. gift-givers C. presents D. peers
22. In paragraph 3, the author indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers may be _____.
A. fundamental B. insincere C. justified D. incorrect
23. In paragraph 4, the word “construe” most probably means _____.
A. understand B. state C. respond D. take
24. The social psychologists mentioned in paragraph 2 would likely describe the “deadweight loss” phenomenon as _____.
A. questionable B. unprecedented C. predictable D. disturbing
25. Which of the following best characterizes the tone of the author?
A. informative B. pessimistic C. ironic D. disapproving

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