PHÒNG GD & ĐT NGỌC LẶC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP (SỐ 1) NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút Question I a Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group A rather B although C.ethnic D without A student B stupid C study D studio A easy B ear C lean D eat A played B called C examined D decided A exhibition B exhaust C exhibit D exist b/ Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others A collect B advise C practise D prepare A improvement B resident C department D environment A university B documental C historic D electricity A graduation B agricultural C industrial D recommend A intelligent B difficult C interesting D hospital Question II: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence I don't think we have very much _; we have very different opinions A together B in common C the same D similar There's no point in telephoning him He's certain _ by now A to leave B to have left C left D having left She _ $20 out of the bank every Monday A pulls B removes C moves D draws _ the weather, _ the rice grows A The warm the better B The warmer … the better C Warm … better D Warmer … better I'm _ so rudely to her A ashamed behaving B ashamed to behave C ashamed of behaving D ashamed for behaving _ she can't drive, she has bought a car A Even B Even though C Even if D Even when When David came to Britain, he had to get used _ on the left A driving B to drive C to driving D drive Suddenly _ hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate A felt B having felt C feeling D he feels Browns Ltd will have to _ sales over the coming years A increase B enlarge C expand D extend 10 Why don't you something worth while with your time instead of just _ it! A spending B using C wasting D passing 11 If no one _ to the plan, we will start work next week A objects B avoids C minds D argues 12 Despite the bad weather, he _ get to the airport in time A could B couldn't C was able to D almost 13 Unfortunately, the ring I had thought was gold turned out to be _ A valuable B priceless C invaluable D worthless 14 Nick, close the door, _? A you B won’t you C will you D don’t 15 I’d like to exchange this blouse I bought yesterday, but I’m afraid I can't find the _ A receipt B bill C ticket D paper 16 That's a nice coat, and the colour _ you well A matches B fits C agrees D suits 17 Cuba is _ sugar-growing areas in the world A one of the lager B one of largest C largest D one of the largest 18 _ spotted owl is in danger of soon becoming extinct A A B That C The D This 19 What John says _ true, but I very much doubt about it A may be B should be C will be D shall be 20 A good student must know _ A to study hard B to be a good student C how to study effectively D the way of efficiency in study Question III: Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C,D) that needs correcting Despite the pills which they are available, many people still have trouble sleeping A B C D Letters sending by special delivery must be important A B C D People tend to become annoyed and short-temper whenever they get overtired A B C D Victor served as president of the school club since fifteen years A B C D Some people believe that humans will never use away all the natural resources of the earth ……………… A B C D Elephants have so long flexible trunks that they seem clumsy as they walk A B C D The new laws should be written to meet changes in our society A B C D The explanation that our teacher gave us was different from the one your gave you A B C D Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona for ten years after moving into their present house A B C D 10 Drug abuse have become one of America's most serious social problems A B C D Question IV: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences below It's a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to (modern) it? Yesterday the headmaster gave a long but very interesting (speak) to the newcomers Her ambition is to be an (economy) when she grows up The situation was (hope) Nobody could anything to help There were over fifty (music) in the orchestra There are over one thousand (inhabit) on the island I was upset by his (refuse) to cooperate In this national park, there are (vary) species of wildlife The (warm) of the fire was very welcome after our long journey 10 All students have tried hard to pass the university (enter) exam Question V: Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences below If you (be)……………… in my position now, what (you do)…………….? John (do) …………… the test again at the moment because he (not pass) ……………… it the first time Last time his doctor (suggest) ……………… that he (give up) ……………… smoking If he (see) ……………… the doctor last week, he (not suffer) ……………… now When I (pass) ………… her house the other day, I saw her (water) ……………….the trees in the garden Tom (finish) ……………… this course when his father (return) ……………… next month The author (write) ……………… three novels when he (be) ……………… only 35 years old 8 John (wish) ……………… he (know) ……………… Chinese well He prefers (play) ……………… soccer to (watch) ……………… it on TV 10 She (read) ……………… the book for over three days, and she (read) ……………… more than two hundred pages Answer: 10 Question VI : Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition _ the age of 40, he had written three best-selling novels Can you distinguish a Frenchman _ an Englishman? William Shakespeare is known the most famous playwright He was angry _ the mistake I had made We all will benefit a lot _ a better public traffic system Scientists are very concerned _ the consequences of climate change Damage to the building resulted _ an unusually violent wind I wish you'd stop complaining _ your job Try to finish it We both thank you _ the bottom of our hearts 10 There is no point _ asking Sam for help VII Choose the best answer to complete the passage UNICEF means the United Nations Children's Fund It serves children in (1) all over the world It helps children of (2) races, nationalities, religions and political systems in more than 140 worldwide countries The (3) of UNICEF is to help provide a better life for children and their mothers UNICEF (4) both long-term assistance and emergency UNICEF was (5) in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War two in Europe It began (6) a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (7) the need for its services around the world UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the (8) of life for almost one billion children UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations, New York City, (9) it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs worldwide In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize (10) its work helping children and building brighter future A communities B organizations C groups D society A every B all C some D few A view B purpose C opinion D intention A receives B gets C takes D gives A found B produced C created D built up A like B with C for D as A due to B in spite of C since D for A cost B level C character D quality A and B besides C but D moreover 10 A as B with C for D in Question VIII: Read the passage and choose the best answer Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the islands of Hawaii, the fiftieth state of the United States, with its area of 16,700 square kilometers The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific islands sometime around 100 AD Then in 1778, Captain Cook visited Hawaii He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean Then more ships knew Hawaii and began stopping there for supplies In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern United States came to teach the Hawaiian people about Christianity They started farms to grow sugar cane and pineapples Because there were not enough people to all the farm work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came More people came from the US mainland and from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii became an island with traditions from several countries People from the various nation groups have married each other, so today the groups are partly mixed Hawaiians are very friendly and always welcome visitors They celebrate traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino holidays as well as holidays from The United states Hawaii is known as the Aloha State “Aloha” mean “hello”, “goodbye”, and “I love you” in Hawaiian / Hawaii is square kilometers in area A 3,700 B 1,820 C 16,700 D 2,500 More ships knew Hawaii through and stopped there for supplies A Japanese visitors B Christopher Columbus C Captain Cook’s maps D Christians In the early 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii A to go fishing B to be holidaymakers C to visit attractions D to the farm work Today the various national groups are A completely mixed B living in different societies C partly mixed D completely separated According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A Captain Cook came to Hawaii in 1778 B All Hawaiian people have come from Asia C Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States D Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles./ Question IX: Complete the text below by filling the blanks with the suitable words For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, (1) flying is no more dangerous (2) any other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer It is known, however, that most accidents occur (3) take-off and landing when a (4) decisions are vitally important The people (5) job is to look (6) the passengers – the stewards andstewardesses – play an important part in helping passengers to (7) safe and comfortable In deed for many passengers being (8) such care of is all parts of the total experience (9) other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same (10) , with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films Question X: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as showns, so that the meaning stays the same He has just sold his old car His He spends an hour a day looking after the dog àLooking Eventually he succeeded in making her answer the question Eventually he managed…………………………………………………………………………………… She wants someone to check the camera for her She wants to have………………………………………………………………………………………… The day was so cold that we stayed indoors It was ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 He grows up more He is more intelligent àThe more "You've broken my glasses, Frank!" said Jane Jane accused ……………………………………………………………………………………………… “If I were you, I wouldn’t attend this course.” Mai said to me Mai advised Although Macy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile àIn spite 10 Walking in the rain gives my pen pal pleasure àMy pen pal Question XI: Use the words given to the complete the sentences I/ not/ see/ teacher / since / I / leave / school She / can’t / go / work/ bike / because /she / live / far / factory We/ decide/ go/ short walk/ before/ sit down/ lunch English / French / speak / Canada If / I/ have / a lot / money / I / buy / car / and / travel/ around / world Question XII: Last summer you had a holiday by the sea Write a passage (100 - 120 words) about your holiday The following questions may help you) - When and where did you go ? - Who did you go with ? - How did you go there ? - What did you there? - How did you feel afterwards? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The End Phßng gi¸o dôc & ®µo t¹o TRƯỜNG THCS HƯƠNG DÂN CHẤM ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Thang điểm 20 Tổng điểm câu, phần làm Điểm thi = Question I 10pts (1p for each correct answer) a (5pts) C 2.C 3.B D 5.A b (5pts) C B C C A Question II 10pts Mçi c©u ®óng: 0,5 ® B B D B C B C C A 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 D 14 C 15 A 16 D 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 C Question III: 5pts Mçi c©u ®óng: 0,5 ® B A C D C A A C C 10 A Question IV 10pts (1p for each correct answer) modernize speech economist hopeless musicians inhabitants refusal various warmth 10 entrance Question V: (10 pts) Mçi ®éng tõ ®óng: 0,5 ® were – would you will have finished is doing – didn’t pass had written suggested – (should) give up wishes/wished had seen – wouldn’t be suffering playing – watching passed – watering 10 has been reading – – – returns was - has read Question VI: (5pts) (0,5p for each correct answer) By from as about from about from about from 10 in Question VII.(10 pts ) (1p for each correct answer) 1.A 2.B 3.B 4.D 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.C Question VIII : points (1p for each correct answer) 1/ C 2/ C 3/ D 4/ C 5/ B 5.C 10.C Question IX: (10 pts) (1p for each correct answer) 1.although/though than during pilot’s whose 6.after feel taken No 10 way Question X: (10 pts) (1p for each correct answer) His old car has just been sold Looking after the dog takes him an hour a day Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch a cold or Unless you don’t keep your feet, you won’t catch a cold The more he grows up, the more intelligent he is Mr Pike can’t drive as well as Mr John He hates being asked about his past Lan advised me not to attend that/the course In spite of being sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile In spite of Macy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile In spite of the fact that Macy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile I wish the weather were fine today 10 My pen pal enjoys/likes/ is interested in walking in the rain Eventually he managed to make her answer the question She wants to have the camera checked It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors Jane accused Frank of breaking/ having broken her glasses Question XI 5pts (1p for each correct answer) I haven’t seen my teacher since I left school She can’t go to work by bike because she lives far (away)from the/ his factory We decided to go for a short walk before sitting down for lunch English and French are spoken in Canada If I have a lot of money, I will buy a car and travel around the world Or If I had a lot of money, I would buy a car and travel around the world Question XII: (10 pts) Content: Cover all suggested ideas and add some more ideas Language : - correct grammar (tense, prep, articles ) - vocabulary (wide range of vocabulary, spelling/ use suitable connectives )