1 SỞ GIÁO DUC ĐÀO TẠO TP ĐÀ NẴNG TRƯƠNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ 14 ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10 Số phách:…………………… Số phách:…………………… TRẮC NGHIỆM A PHONOLOGY I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest ( 2.5 pts) A method B breathe C bathroom D tooth A chooses B houses C rises D horses A climber B lamb C timber D debt A hatred B decided C beloved D washed A challenge B change C character D chance II Find out the word which is stressed differently from the rest (2.5 pts) A comedy B command C comfortable D A commentary B alert C legal D model A register B regular C request D reference A famous B curious C suspicious D numerous 10 A voluntary B compulsory C necessary D stationary compass Key: I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest ( 5pts) B D C D C II Find out the word which is stressed differently from the rest (5pts) B B C C 10 B PHẦN PHÁCH -B ERROR IDENTIFICATION I Choose the one whose underlined part is incorrect (10pts) 11 In the (A) novel, everyone (B) they encounter (C) try to thwart their (D) efforts 12 (A) Some of the most (B) famous Middle Eastern newspapers, the Pyramids, was (C) established in Egypt (D) in 1875 13 Included in (A) this series (B) are “ the enchanted horse”, (C) among other famous (D) children’s stories 14 All (A) them who share a common (B) interest in music (C) are brought together (D) by the Music Guild 15 (A)The seemingly endless attacks of mosquitoes, (B) fly, and other pests can (C) ruin an otherwise enjoyable (D) outing in the woods 16 (A) That the museum includes (B) displays of the papyrus-making process (C) are yet another reason for not missing (D) it 17 The (A) illustrated and photographs of (B) fish and corals (C) of the Great Barrier Reef (D) are extraordinary 18 The Freedom of Information Act, (A) passed by the US Congress in 1966, (B) gives US (C) citizen the right of (D) access to public records 19 (A) The sale of pet (B) turtles was banned because of the disease risk (C) they posed to young (D) children 20 Dr.August Raspet was (A) a researcher and designer of (B) sailplanes and (C) inventors of the flying (D) bicycle Key: 11 C 16 C 12 A 17 A 13 B 18 D 14 A 19 C 15 B 20 C PHẦN PHÁCH C WORD CHOICE Select the word that best fits the gap (5 pts) 21 We believe that these animals could be saved if our plan were ………… A adopted B taken up C practised D exploited 22 Local people are concerned about pollution from ………oil wells A maritime B sea-going C off-shore D coastline 23 He bought a pair of sunglasses with silver………… A rims B brims C edges D boundaries 24 The ………….from a nearby tree were scratching against the window A trunks B boughs C twigs D barks 25 Those campers are really………….They have no idea how to set up a tent A green B blue C white D black 26 …………beans are sweeter and tastier than big ones A Dwarf B Microscopic C Minimal D Miniature 27 Some sportsmen ……… to relax before a contest A predict B contemplate C meditate D conceive C faintly D faint 28 I can smell the perfume A with faintness B faintily 29 “ Did you remember to give Ann the money you owe her?” “ Yes .I saw her, I remembered.” A Momentarily B While C Suddenly D The instant 30 Send for our free brochure by the coupon below A answering B responding C completing D filling Key: 21 A 26 A 22 C 27 C 23 A 28 D 24 C 29 D 25 A 30 C PHẦN PHÁCH D STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR Select the one that best fits the gap (5 pts)-grammar 31 The plane until p.m A is not due to arrive B is not dued to arrive C is due to arrive D is dued to arrive 32 I supposed, as ………we all, that the meeting would be cancelled A did B would C only D just 33 Although the Moon appears………, it reflects on average only percent of the light that falls on it A bright to the eye B brightly to the eye C bright in the eye D brightly in the eye 34 Spacecraft have contributed further knowledge to the moon studies…… 1950s A in the B in C since the D since 35 Sorry I’m late, but I ……….call in at the supermarket on the way home A must B was to C had to D needed 36 Illnesses with human causes………… a result of violations of the basic rules of behaviour, anger or aggression A should be B would become C must become D may be 37 How well you remember things………on how many different factors A depends B depend C depended D depending 38 The context…………you learn something can affect how well you remember it A which B in which C on which D that 39 The more often you recall a memory, the …… you are to remember it If you don’t use your memory, you will lose it A most likely B likelier C more likely D likely 40 Why don’t you try……… honey instead of sugar in this case? A using B to use C to using D and use Key: 31 A 36 D 32 A 37 A 33 A 38 B PHẦN PHÁCH 34 C 39 C 35 C 40 A E PREPOSTIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS Select the one that best fits the gaps (5 pts) 41 If you are hard ………… hearing, you will find our hearing aids invaluable A on B of C in D at 42 The prospective buyer had decided to look the property before committing himself A about B out C over D up 43 The old lady’s savings were considerable as she had put a little money each week A by B in C apart D down 44 I’m afraid I’m not very good ……………… animals A at B on C in D with 45 I heard you went for a new interview How did you make ……………? A up B over C out D with 46 My mother never gives anyone a tip …………… principle A at B on C in D with 47 I was ……………… the impression that you liked Indian food A at B on C with D under 48 He invested money when that stock was low Now it has tripled and he is cleaning … A on B up C over D out 49 All her hard work paid ……………… in the end and she’s now successful A off B up C out D in 50 She’s cunning Don’t be taken……………….by her apparent shyness A up B in C out D into Key: 41 B 46 C 42 C 47 D 43 A 48 B PHẦN PHÁCH 44 D 49 A 45 C 50 B -F READING COMPREHENSION I Read the passage below and select the best answer HUNGRY POP STARS Valerie Jones runs a company called Peanuts whose job it is to look after pop stars and pop groups when they go on tour She is the person who feeds the stars and she’s been doing it for the past ten years When the stars are playing at a festival Valerie may have to cook for up to a thousand people which includes all the crew and the people who work backstage She erects a marquee-a huge tent-and the food is served buffet style from a central serving area She has to cater for different tastes, so there are normally four or more choices of menu She also has to look after people who may be on special diet or some singers don’t eat dairy food before a concert She drives an enormous truck full of kitchen equipment and hires at least three walkin refrigerators, a dishwashing unit and portable cabins which act as storerooms and office All the bands have to queue up to be served and everyone has to have a meal ticket The stars are usually more relaxed when they are eating as no one is bothering them for autographs, although Valerie says that sometimes the security men and the stars’ managers are more trouble than the stars themselves There are certain things which she always has to keep in stock like herbal teas and her own particular mixture of honey, lemon and ginger which singers like to keep in flasks on stage with them when they are singing Years ago bands used to drink quite a lot of alcohol, but these days they’re much healthier Most bands drink fresh fruit juice and prefer to eat salads A lot of people in the bands are quite young and they’re not used to very expensive food, so Valerie prepares plain food unless a band sends her a “rider” This is a list of special requirements When people are tired, unwell or homesick they like to have familiar” confort” food so she keeps a stock of people’s requirements just in case As a result of all this Valerie says she has become an expert shopper and in less than an hour in a supermarket she can spend £1000 PHẦN PHÁCH A lot of bands won’t eat before a concert because they’re too nervous, so Valerie and her staff can end up working very long hours as they have to be around to provide what people want at two or three in the morning One thing Valerie has noticed is that the more mad a band is on stage, the more normal they are when they are off it She says she is amazed at the change in behaviour A really wild singer can turn out to be really quiet and polite off stage 51 Peanuts is the name of A a pop band B a pop star C a pop concert D a company 52 Valerie has to provided a range of food because A people are very fussy about what they eat B people are used to eating in restaurants C there is such a wide variety of preferences D there is such a demand for special menus 53 The singers are less nervous when they are eating because A their security men are with them B there are no fans hanging around C their managers fuss over them D the bands enjoy eating together 54 Why does Valerie have to keep a supply of certain drinks? A the bands really rely on a special recipe B the bands prefer herbal tea to coffee C the bands take fruit juice on stage D the bands like to drink alcohol 55 What most bands like best to eat? A rich food B cheap food -C junk food D simple food 56 “What does just in case” in paragraph refer to? A Valerie’s supply of more expensive food B Valerie’s list of “riders” from the different bands C Valerie’s supply of special food for various people D Valerie’s understanding of people feeling sick 57 Why you think Valerie has become an “expert shopper”? A She has a lot of money to spend each week B She has learnt to find what individuals want C she has to buy as much as possible for £ 1000 D She has to shop very quickly in a supermarket 58 Why is a band likely to be hungry after playing? A They feel more relaxed after the concert B They work long hours with little food C They only have a snack before a concert D They like to wait until they eat together 59 What does Valerie think about the singers? A They are completely crazy on and off stage B They behave differently on and off stage C They are less rude when they are off stage D They are normally more noisy on stage 60 How does Valerie feel about the behaviour of the singers A surprised B angry C uncomfortable D pleased Key: 51 D 56 C 52 C 57 B 53 D 58 A PHẦN PHÁCH 54 A 59 B 55 D 60 A -G CLOZE TESTS I Select the one that best fits the gap Everyone knows that our energy is derived (61)…from the sun It is wiser for mankind to…(62)…it immediately, rather than wait for the slow forces of nature to … (63)…it into fossil fuels The simplest way is to utilise the flat-plate collector sited on the …(64)… of a house It operates when pipes on the plate channel water to and from the …(65)…hot water tank As sunshine rapidly…(66)…the plate, the prevailing heat is absorbed by the water as it passes A sheet of glass serves a dual purpose - It …(67)…the sunshine in, and traps the infra-red radiation The plate is kept warm by…(68)… the release of infra-red radiation It is essential that the sun must be high enough in the sky to …(69) … the water On cloudy days and in winter a flat-plate collector may fail to provide sufficient …(70)…to warm a full tank of water 61 A henceforth B originally C piecemeal D beginning 62 A imprison B capture C lock D enclose 63 A mould B trigger C process D spin 64 A roof B wall C bathroom D window 65 A domestic B national C private D international 66 A warms B sparkles C simmers D gleams 67 A allows B extols C entices D lures 68 A preventing B discharging C promoting D rectifying 69 A boil B flush C warm D burst 70.A energy B strength C vitality D muscle Key: 61 B 66 A 62 B 67 A 63 C 68 A 64 A 69 C 65 A 70 A PHẦN PHÁCH - 10 II Select the one that best fits the gap FUN AND GAMES Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you (71)……… think again You might be surprised to learn that the games industry now (72)…… more money than Hollywood (73)……….a family buy a new PC, all they really want to is to play games It is hardly surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (74)……… of entertainment today A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (75)……… , capture your imaginationand play with your emotions The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (76)……….You have no say in how the plot develops or which characters dominate the story With computer games, you direct the action and that is what makes them so exciting Finding the (77) ……… game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love (78)………with the interactive world of make-believe It is (79)…… to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers In fact, the (80)……….growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group 71 A ought B should C will D may 72 A has B makes C does D gains 73 A As soon as B As well as C As far as D As long as 74 A makes B branches C shapes D forms 75 A gaze B attention C breath D control 76 A pastime B task C routine D employment 77.A accurate B right C complete D proper 78.A match B story C secret D affair 79.A immoral B wrong C false D dishonest 80.A longest B widest C biggest D deepest Key: 71 B 76 A 72 B 77 B 73 A 78 D 74 D 79 B 75 B 80 C PHẦN PHÁCH -PHẦN TỰ LUẬN 11 A CLOZE TESTS I Fill in each gap with one suitable word ( 10 pts) The human race is only one species of (81)………… in the living world Many other species exist on this planet However, human beings have a great influence on the rest of the world They are changing the environment (82)………… building cities and villages where forests once stood They are affecting the water supply by using water for industry and agriculture They are changing weather conditions by cutting down trees in the forests and are destroying the air by adding (83)………… to it It can be said that human beings are changing the environment in all respects through their actions and by their habits This has (84)………… in two serious consequences The first is that many (85)………… of animals are killed The second is that the environment where these animals are living is (86)………… destroyed As the result, the number of rare animals is decreasing so rapidly that they are in danger of becoming extinct In order to make sure that these rare animals not disappear, (87)……… have been made to protect endangered nature Scientists have made lists of these species and suggested ways to save them Many organizations have been set up and funds have been raised Thousands of (88)………… parks all over the world have been established to protect endangered animals Laws have been introduced to prohibit (89)………… endangered animals and destroying the (90)………… where animals are living If people’s interference with the environment decreases, more species will survive and produce offspring The earth will be a happy planet where human beings, animals and plants peacefully co-exist Key: 81 beings 86 badly/ heavily 82 by 83 pollutants 87 efforts 88 national 84 resulted 89 killing 85 types/ kinds 90 habitat/ environment PHẦN PHÁCH -II Fill in each gap with one suitable word (10 pts) 12 If you are dreaming of a career in the music industry, don't be put (91)……… by parents who say it's not as glamorous as you think, or that (92)……… won't make a fortune They're probably right about one thing (93)………: you're not likely to become a star But if job satisfaction means (94)……… you than pay, then music could (95)………… be a good choice And you don't have to know how to play an instrument either There are many (96) ………… branches of the industry, such as recording studios, publishers and record shops, (97)………… they are looking for people who are really keen on and who know (98) ……………they're talking about when it comes to the music business (99)……… you don't actually need to have done a particular subject at university, a relevant degree could help, and some courses are now on (100)…………… with aspects of the music industry in mind Key: 91 off 96 other 92 it 93 though 97 where 98 what 94 more 99 Although 95 actually 100 offer PHẦN PHÁCH -B WORD FORM I Supply the correct forms of the words provided (10pts) 101 Home-made ice-cream is one of our ………… SPECIAL 13 102 The meeting has been…………… arranged for p.m next Friday PROVIDE 103 The audience was………… small because of the heavy rain DISAPPOINT 104 The Hawaiian Islands are no longer a…………… of the USA DEPEND 105 His letters have lost his former…………… INTIMATE 106 You look rather……………… Are you worrying about something? OCCUPY 107 The government’s…………… approach has brought criticism COMPROMISE 108 It’s much more…………… to buy larger size packets ECONOMY 109 The meeting adopted a…………… calling for Smith to resign RESOLVE 110 Various…………… by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry PRACTICE Key: 101 specialties 102 provisionally 103 disappointingly 104 dependency 105 intimacy 106 preoccupied 107 uncompromising 108 economical 109 resolution 110 malpractices PHẦN PHÁCH -II Supply the correct forms of the words provided GOING TO SCHOOL IN WEST AFRICA Africa has more languages than any other continent Although foreigners have been responsible for the (111)……….of some INTRODUCE languages, there are hundreds of local languages 14 It is important that (112)………for children begins in the local language to avoid unnecessary (113)…… In West Africa, despite (114)………efforts, it is not always possible for every child to receive an (115)………and for many families the fees for children to attend school are very (116)……….However, although a family will usually have to contribute towards the school fees,(117)…………can be put TEACH CONFUSE GOVERN EDUCATE EXPENSE PAY off until the harvest is finished The (118)…………small number of Africans reaching university, therefore, find themselves in (119)……….of a great deal of power and influence, as they are always in a (120)………… RELATIVE POSSESS MINOR Key: 111 introduction 116 expensive 112 teaching 117 payment(s) 113 confusion 118 relatively 114 government 119 possession 115 education 120 minority PHẦN PHÁCH C SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION I Rewrite the sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before Use the word provided (10pts) 121 Steady work is sure to be rewarded eventually RUN ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 122 We have more important things to at the moment FISH 15 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 123 Jack has become confident as a result of his success TURNED ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124 You have said exactly the right thing NAIL ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 125 He maintained his position against his adversary GROUND ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 126 Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now HALVED ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 127 You will have to take a chance POT ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 128 After the scandal he was asked to resign HAND ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 129 Something told me to say exactly what I thought but I didn’t SORELY ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 130 He became famous but it cost him his privacy EXPENSE ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Key: 121 Steady work is sure to be rewarded in the long run 122 We have other fish to fry at the moment 123 Jack’s success has turned him into a confident person 124 You have hit the nail on the head 125 He stood / kept/ held his ground against his adversary PHẦN PHÁCH -126 Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years 127 You will have to take a pot luck 128 After the scandal he was asked to hand in his resignation 129 I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought 130 His rise to fame was/ came at the expense of his privacy 16 II Finish each of the sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before (10pts) 131 I’m not to blame for your financial problem You can’t hold ……………………………………………………………………………… 132 I won’t change my mind about this, whatever happens Come ………………………………………………………………………………………… 133 The audience didn’t enjoy his performance His performance did not go …………………………………………………………………… 134 She was definitely displeased when I told her She was anything ……………………………………………………………………………… 135 We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so It was at ……………………………………………………………………………………… 136 £6000 is a better offer than you have ever had before You …………………………………………………………………………………………… 137 There is no justification for your behaviour Your behaviour is quite ……………………………………………………………………… 138 There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed Such ……………………………………………………………………………… 139 The best solution was thought of by Thomas Thomas came ………………………………………………………………………………… 140 In summer, there are thousands more tourists than locals In summer, the locals are vastly ……………………………………………………………… PHẦN PHÁCH Key: 131 You can’t hold me responsible for your financial problem 132 Come what may, I won’t change my mind about this 133 His performance did not go down well with the audience 134 She was anything but pleased when I told her 17 135 It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant 136 You have never had so good an offer as £6000 before 137 Your behaviour is quite unjustifiable 138 Such was the uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed 139 Thomas came up with the best solution 140 In summer, the locals are vastly outnumbered by the tourists ... RESOLVE 110 Various…………… by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry PRACTICE Key: 101 specialties 102 provisionally 103 disappointingly 104 dependency 105 intimacy 106 preoccupied 107 ... -B WORD FORM I Supply the correct forms of the words provided (10pts) 101 Home-made ice-cream is one of our ………… SPECIAL 13 102 The meeting has been…………… arranged... - 10 II Select the one that best fits the gap FUN AND GAMES Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you (71)……… think again You might be surprised