CỤM THPT LONG BIÊN-GIA LÂM
ĐỀ THI OLYMPIC NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018
TRƯỜNG THPT CAO BÁ QUÁT
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10
(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút)
PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (10 points) I. PHONETICS:
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. looked B. blessed C. noticed D. helped Question 2: A. shop B. foreign C. document D. world Question 3: A. smartphone B. fastener C. portable D. costly
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 4: A. gender B. equal C. happen D. pursue Question 5: A. concentrate B. recognize C. contribute D. interest Question 6: A. documentary B. entertainment C. television D. information
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 7: We visited _______ two years ago.
A. Canada and the United States
B. the Canada and the United States
C. the Canada and United States D. Canada and United States
Question 8: She is________MC. She can help us to entertain________guests in our wedding. A. the/X B. a/X C. an/the D. a/the
Question 9: 24. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea. A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view
Question 10: It’s not a good idea to_______unnecessary risks when you are doing dangerous sports. A. make B. have C. take D. give
Question 11: “Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!” “__________.”
A. Thank you for letting me know
B. Don’t worry. They will be back very soon
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it.
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it.
Question 12: “What a lovely house you have!” -“_________” A. Of course, it’s costly B. No problem C. You’re welcome!
D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
Question 13: Choose the word that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word
Music can also help you to relax and fell rejuvenated. A. strengthened B. bettered C. refreshed D. recovered
Question 14: Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work. A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
Question 15: By the time you receive this letter, I ___________for Japan. A. will leave
B. would have left C. have left D. will have left
Question 16: Wage discrimination had a negative effect ________women. A. on B. in C. to D. at
Question 17: Chinese_________by more than one billion people all over the world. A. speaks B. is speaking C. spoken D. is spoken
Question 18. Rolls Royce is_________any other car. A. much more expensive than B. as much expensive than C. so much expensive as D. very more expensive than
Question 19: My mother gets annoyed with my younger brother because he______his dirty clothes over the floor. A. is going to throw B. always throws C. is throwing D. is always throwing
Question 20: Heavy industry developed rapidly in Alabama ________ its rich natural resources. A. because of B. in spite of C. since D. as result of
Question 21: If I had won the lottery last week, I _______ rich now. A. would have been B. were C. is D. would be
Question 22: Try ________it. It isn’t worth ________. A. to forget/ worrying B. to forget/ to worry C. forgetting/ worry D. forget/ worrying
Question 23: Unless you can exchange this shirt for one the same size and colour, I would like to have my money ________. A. is refunded B. refunds C. refunded D. refunding
Question 24: _________a person wears eyeglasses, _________on them he tends to be. A. Longer / more dependent
B. The longest / the most dependent C. The longer / more dependent
D. The longer / the more dependent
Question 25: "Shall I carry your suitcase, Mary? " said Peter.
A. Peter promised to carry Mary's suitcase.
B. Peter decided to carry Mary's suitcase.
C. Peter wanted to carry Mary's suitcase.
D. Peter offered to carry Mary's suitcase
Question 26: Not only ________ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. she refused B. did she refuse C. she did refuse D. when she refused
Question 27: I can’t stand Mr. Bryant. He’s always blowing his own________telling everyone how good he is at everything. A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
Question 28: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted ________ a good answer. A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with
Question 29: We really ought to make a start on campaigns to ______ our polluted rivers and seas. A. clean up B. clear away C. wipe out D. tidy up
Question 30: You________so politely at party. Everyone was cassually dressed. A. couldn’t have dressed B. didn’t need to dress C. needn’t have dressed D. mustn’t have dressed
III. READING COMPREHENSION:
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Internet Jobs
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of
course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth
of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal
level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job
of webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The
qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organisation needs a webmaster to perform.
To specify the job description of a webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software
that the website the webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software
require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be
running internally (at the firm itself) or externally (renting shared space on the company servers).
Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working
independently, or whether the firm will provide poeple to help. All of these factors need to be
considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer
applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in
high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a "new media."
The term "new media" is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set of
new technologies and skills. Specifically, in includes websites, email, Internet technology, CD-
ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital
music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.
Additionally, many of today's Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With
many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and contracting of
freelance workers online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite
pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added
benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers are able to work on projects with companies outside
their own country of residence.
How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many questions related to
today's evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies willing to pay
people with technical Internet skills salaries well above $70,000 a year. Generally, webmasters start
at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been
known to make between $40,000 and $70,000 per year.
Question 31. The word "identify" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. name B. estimate C. discount D. encounter
Question 32. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to A. companies B. new job opportunities C. hardware and software D. webmasters
Question 33. What does "it" in paragraph 4 refers to?
A. Modern technology B. New media
C. The Internet D. A webmaster's career
Question 34. According to the passage, which of the following is true of webmasters?
A. They never work independently.
B. They require a minimal level of expertise.
C. The duties they perform depend on the organisation they work for.
D. They do not support software products.
Question 35. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT
A. There are online job available for workers with minimal computer skills.
B. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
C. Online workers cannot free themselves from the office.
D. "New media" is not easy to define.
Question 36. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of "new media"? A. websites B. Internet technology C. writing skills D. video games
Question 37. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. online workers can work full-time online
B. only skilled workers make good money
C. it is easy to become a webmaster
D. workers with limited computer skills cannot work online
Question 38. The word "vary" in paragraph 6 could best be replaced by which of the following? A. change B. decrease C. increase D. differ
Question 39. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform people about the tasks and role of a webmaster
B. To inform people about the computer industry
C. To inform people about employment related to the Internet
D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money
Question 40. Which of the following is true of the job of freelance writers?
A. They may work with others at the company.
B. They require in-depth knowledge of applications.
C. They manage hardware and software.
D. It is considered a 'content' job.
PART B: WRITTEN TEST (10 points)
I. WORD FORM: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 41. John hates waiting, he’s so (PATIENT) __________.
Question 42. She has one of the biggest (COLLECT) __________ in Britain.
Question 43. Please give the handicapped some (CONSIDER) __________ when building stairs.
Question 44. His behaviour is often (CHILD) __________and this makes me angry.
Question 45. The company’s director lacks (LEAD) __________ skills.
Question 46. The accommodation was (SPACE) __________ and comfortable.
Question 47. The pain in his back (LESS) __________ as soon as he took the medication.
Question 48. Despite the star-stuffed cast, the film was only (PART) __________ successful.
Question 49. “This is not a good essay,” said the lecturer, “I find your arguments” (CONVINCE) __________.
Question 50. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was quite (DEFEND) __________. II. MISTAKE CORRECTION:
The following passage contains 6 errors. Underline and correct them. BLUE WHALES
Blue whales, the world's largest animals, have been sighted again in British 51._________
waters for the first time in at least twenty years. Indications that a population of blue
whales was inhabiting the waters west of Scotland came for the first time from the 52._________
United States Navy, which surveillance system picked up the songs of a lot of 53._________
different whales. American zoologists later identified the blue whale song among
them. Now mariner biologist, Carol Booker, has actually seen a blue whale there 54._________
herself. She has no doubt about what she saw, because they have distinctive fins
which are very small for their size. She says, "Worldwide they were mostly extinct 55._________
and it seemed they had completely vanished from North Atlantic, so you can
imagine how I felt actually seeing ones! However, it is certainly too soon to say if it 56._________
is an indication of a population recovery." She goes on to say, "What it does show is
the importance of this area of the ocean for whales, and how essential it is to control
pollution of the seas." Bigger than any dinosaur known to man, blue whales are the
largest animals ever to have lived on earth. A blue whale is more than six meters
long at birth and, when fully grown, its heart is the same height as a tall man and weighs as much as a horse is. Question 51: ______________ Question 52. ______________ Question 53. ______________ Question 54. ______________ Question 55. ______________ Question 56. ______________ III. GAP FILLING:
Fill in each blank of the passage with one suitable word.
Vietnamese Wedding Customs
The wedding consists of several (57)________including asking permission to receive the
bride, the procession to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor
ceremony, and the banquet party.
In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house
with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (58)________ at her house. The date and
time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller.
In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated
lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (59)________ and which include various
(60________for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (61)________
After paying their (62)________ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their
parents who will then give them advice regarding (63)________ and family. During the candle
ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride
will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry.
Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (64) __________
and they make their way back to his house. During the (65)________, there is usually a 10-course
meal and the bride and groom make their (66)________to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents. Question 57. _____________ Question 58. _____________ Question 59. _____________ Question 60._____________ Question 61. _____________ Question 62. _____________ Question 63. _____________ Question 64. _____________ Question 65. _____________ Question 66. _____________ IV. WRITING:
Rewrite the following sentences, using suggested words / phrases.
Question 67: I haven’t seen Rose for three years.
 The last time ________________________________________________
Question 68: Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information.
 If he _______________________________________________________
Question 69: "I'm sorry, Kate. I didn't remember your birthday"
 He apologised _______________________________________________
Question 70: Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.
No sooner_____________________________________________________
Question 71: People think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
The prisoner __________________________________________________
Question 72: Although he lived anywhere else, he always thought of his homeland.
 No matter ______________________________________________________
Question 73: I regret that you didn’t give me a chance to tell you the truth.
 If only _________________________________________________________
Rewrite the following sentences, using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word given.
Question 74: Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike. (LET)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 75: They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing. (SPENT)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 76: I don’t intend to tell you my plans (INTENTION)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 77: They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 78: He’s always found it very difficult to learn English. (DIFFICULTIES)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 79: Paul went to see the bank manager about getting a loan (VIEW)
 ____________________________________________________________
Question 80: The food at that new restaurant is not as good as the food at Mario’s (CRY)
 ____________________________________________________________
Document Outline

• Rewrite the following sentences, using suggested words / phrases.
• Question 67: I haven’t seen Rose for three years.
• Question 71: People think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
• Question 73: I regret that you didn’t give me a chance to tell you the truth.
• Rewrite the following sentences, using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word given.
• Question 74: Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike. (LET)
• Question 75: They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing. (SPENT)
• Question 76: I don’t intend to tell you my plans (INTENTION)
• Question 78: He’s always found it very difficult to learn English. (DIFFICULTIES)
• Question 79: Paul went to see the bank manager about getting a loan (VIEW)