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KỲ THI OLYMPIC 10- 3 LẦN THỨ III, NĂM 2018
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP 10 1
ĐÁP ÁN PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM ĐỀU LÀ ĐÁP ÁN A ( Ngoại trừ câu 40-45) PART A: PHONETIC
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each group. 1. A. enough
B. account C. ground D. outwit 2. A. cooked B. called C. phoned
D. climbed 3. A. thus B. health C. thesis D. ethnic 4. A. taste B. clap C. savage D. flask 5.
A. machine B. cheap
C. teacher D. child
B. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other words in each group. 6. A. offer B. reduce C. apply D. persuade 7. A. inventor B. physicist C. president D. property 8. A. delicate B. invention C. organic D. bacteria 9. A. conservation B. development C. preferential D. congratulate
10. A. unemployment B. communicate C. economy D. particular
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
11. John is keen on ______ the English Club. A. joining B. to join C. join D. having joined
12. They had _________ ashtrays on the table. A. Two square glass C. square two glass B. glass square two D. two glass square
13. I don’t remember ______ of your decision to change our vocation plan. A. being told B. to tell C. telling D. to be told
14. Anna and David are going for ______ on the beach. A. a picnic B. the picnic C. some picnics D. picnic
15. The child was ______ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked down B. run across C. run out D. knocked out
16. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train. A. hardly B. almost C. nearly C. simply
17. We don’t allow ______ in the classrooms. A. people smoke B. smoke C. people to smoke D. to smoking
18. What a dangerous thing to do! You ______ have been killed! A. might B. can C. must D. should
19. AIDS is a(n) ____________disease. A. dangerous B. endanger C. danger D. endangered
20. I felt as if I ______ a confidence. A. had betrayed B. would betray C. have betrayed D. am betraying
21 How could you have ______ him for your brother? A. confused B. considered C. thought D. mistaken
22. I knew they were talking about me ________ they stopped when I entered the room. A. because B. therefore C. so that D. despite
23. In ten years time, the population of the world ______ to 500 million.
A. will have grown B. is growing C. has grown D. grows
24. Do you think he is ______ of doing the job? A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited 2
25. Most people prefer flying ______ going by the sea because it’s too much faster. A. to B. than C. from D. over
26. Their office consisted of three rooms, _____ was used as a conference room. A. the largest of which B. larger of which C. the largest of them D. largest
27. In the hotel lobby, the detective caught ______ of the man whom he had been hired to follow. A. sight B. view C. vision D. glance
28. Wild animals ______ in their natural habitat will have a better and longer life than those which are kept in protected areas. A. living B. to live C. live D. lived
29. Mr. John: Oh no, I’m late for my appointment. Mr. Smith: ___________.
A. Catch you later B. Catch you now
C. Nice to see you again D. Pleased to meet you
30. Jack: “I’ve got to go, Sarah. So long.”
Sarah: “So long, Jack. And ______”. A. take care
B. don’t take it seriously C. be careful D. don’t hurry
31. ______ popular opinion, many Welsh people do not speak Welsh. A. Despite B. Against C. Contrary D. Opposite
32. ______ been diverted, they would have arrived early. A. Had the plane not B. Hadn't the plane C. The plane had not D. The plane not had
33. My father often does _________with people from other countries in the region. A. business B. finances C. affairs D. economy
34. The children ___________ to the zoo. A. enjoyed being taken B. were enjoyed taken C. enjoyed taking D. were enjoyed taking
35. You can use my bicycle ______ you bring it back tomorrow. A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of
36. London is ___________ of England. A. the capital B. a capital C. capital D. one capital
37. Whether we go out will depend________ the weather. A. on B. with C. in D. about
38. Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
A. Despite being intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
B. Although his intelligence, he does well at school.
C. In spite of intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
D. In spite he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
39. Jill drives more carefully than Rose.
A. Jill is a more careful driver than Rose.
B. Rose drives less careful than Rose.
C. Rose drives carelessly than Rose.
D. Jill is a more carefully driver than Rose.
PART C: Pick out ONE option ( A,B,C or D ) which needs to be changed to make a correct sentence :
40. Nam is very good at Mathematics when his brother is absolutely hopeless. => Key: B A B C D
41. The play was so bored that all the audience had gone home before it ended. => Key: A A B C D
42. Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing. => Key: A A B C D 3
43. If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him. => Key: C A B C D
44. I do not know where could he have gone so early in the morning. => Key: B A B C D
45. The streets are wet. There must be a heavy rain last night. => Key: B A B C D
PART D: READING COMPREHENSION:
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow by choosing the best option among A, B, C or D.
The forest from which Man takes his timber is the tallest and most impressive plant community on Earth. In
terms of Man’s brief life, it appears permanent and un changing, save for the season growth and fall of the leaves,
but to the forester, it represents the climax of a long succession of events.
No wooded landscape we see today has been forest for all time. Plants have minimum requirements of
temperature and moisture and, in ages past, virtually every part of Earth’s surface has, at some time, been either
too dry or too cool for plants to survive.
However, as soon as climatic conditions change in favour of plant life, a fascinating sequence of changes,
called a primary succession, occurs first to colonize the barren land and the lichen surviving on bare rock. Slowly,
the acids produced by these organisms crack the rock’s surface, plants debris accumulate and mosses establish
shallow root-holes. Ferns may allow and, with short grasses and shrubs, gradually form a covering of plant life.
Roots broke even deeper into the developing soil and eventually large shrubs give way to the first trees. These
grow rapidly, cutting off sunlight from the smaller plants, and soon establish complete domination – closing their
ranks and forming a climax community which may endure for thousands of years. Yet even this community is not
everlasting. Fire may destroy it outright and settlers may cut it down to gain land for pasture or cultivations. If the
land is then abandoned, a secondary succession will take over, developing much faster on the more hospitable
soil. Shrubs and trees are among the early invaders, their seeds carried by the wind, by birds and lodged in the coat of mammals.
For as long as it stands and strives, the forest is a vast machine storing energy and the many elements essential for life.
46. Why do we tend to think the forest as permanent?
A. Because our lives are comparatively short.
B. Because it is renewed each season.
C. Because the trees are so tall.
D. Because it is an essential part of our life.
47. What has sometimes caused plants to die out in the past?
A. Variations in climate.
B. Interference from the foresters.
C. The absence of wooded land.
D. The introduction of new types of plants.
48. In a “primary succession”, what makes it possible for mosses to take root?
A. The effect of lichens.
B. The amount of sunlight.
C. The amount of moisture. D. The type of rock.
49. What conditions are needed for shrubs to become established?
A. More soil must accumulate.
B. The ground must be covered with grass.
C. Ferns must take root.
D. Smaller plants must die now. 50.
Why is a “secondary succession” quicker?
A. The ground is more suitable.
B. There’s more space for fewer plants.
C. Birds and animals bring new seeds.
D. It is supported by the forest. 4
II. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have
neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now
number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely
by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal
gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such
as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International
laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort
to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission
prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations
for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response
to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This
has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
51: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species
B. International boycotts
C. Problems with industrialization D. The Bengal tiger
52: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. Illegal hunters B. Concerned scientists C. Trained hunters
D. Enterprising researchers
53: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. insensitivity B. independence C. indirectness D. incompetence
54: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A. A problem and a solution
B. A statement and an illustration
C. A comparison and a contrast
D. Specific and general information
55: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Killing animals for personal satisfaction B. Bengal tiger
C. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
D. Interest in material gain
56: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A. Lines 4-6 B. Lines 1-3 C. Lines 7-9 D. Lines 10-16
57: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. set aside B. taken C. combined D. organized
58: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower
D. make an investment toward
59: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide B. A global increase in animal survival
C. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
D. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
60: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. concerned B. indifferent C. surprised D. forgiving
III. Read the passage and choose the best option for each space
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music came before speech and
(61)....... as a development of making calls. In fact, there is (62) ...... theory that the earliest languages were
chanted or sung rather than spoken. Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (63) ......... history. The
Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (64) ........... on histories of the land and spirits to the next generation. 5
New evidence suggested that music does not just satisfy the feel-good factor but it is also good for the brain.
A study of intellectually (65) .......... children showed that they could recall more (66) ........ after it was given to
them in a song than after it was read to them as story.
Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (67) .........after listening to
Mozart. The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (68) ...... by findings that rats (69).... up on Mozart run faster
through a complex network of paths or passages, known as a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances people
who suffer from any form of mental (70) ......benefit from listening to music. 61. A. arose B. swelled C. reacted D. was 62. A. one B. every C. such D. that 63. A. recording B. making C. enjoying D. stating 64. A. pass B. move C. hand D. happen 65. A. disabled B. inactive C. incapable D. disordered 66. A. information B. knowledge C. memory D. facts 67. A. test B. scheme C. examination D. form 68. A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered 69. A. brought B. held C. stood D. set 70. A. illness B. hurt C. badness D. Pain
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks ROBOTS
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine
that would do all the necessary jobs (71)_____the house. If boring and repetitive factory work could be
(72)______by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really (73)_____the problem their attention were amateur inventors.
And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never been one
job, it has always been many. A factory robot (74)______one task endlessly (75)_______it is reprogrammed to do
something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand, has to do several different
(76)_____of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope (77)______all the different shapes and positions of
rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (78)______, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are
available to (79)_______the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the
hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs that will (80)______the machine. 71: A. around B. over C. through D. for 72: A. managed B. succeeded C. made D. given 73: A. gave B. took C. did D. showed 74: A. carries out B. carries over C. carries off D. carries away 75: A. until B. while C. since D. when 76: A. types B. systems C. ways D. methods 77: A. with B. from C. by D. for 78: A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover 79: A. help B. enable C. assist D. allow 80: A. operate B. practice C. order D. perform PART E: WRITING I. Fill in the blanks
In 1877, George Eastman, who worked in a bank in Rochester, wanted to take photographs on holiday. However,
he was very disappointed to discover that the only cameras available (81).................. very large and heavy, and
required the use of complicated equipment.
Eastman realized that many other people were keen to take photographs but were prevented from (82)
................... so. What was needed was a simple, hand-held camera, and so, in (83) ................. spare time, he began to experiment. 6
After a (84) .................. deal of work he was ready to open a factory and succeeded in producing his first camera
in 1888. It was a small rectangular box and inside was a roll of special paper. This paper was sensitive (85)
.................. light and replaced the heavy pieces of glass that had been used before. When the roll was finished, the
camera had to (86) .................. sent back to the factory in New York (87) .................... the photographs to be
developed and printed. The following year a transparent film was invented and was better than the paper roll. This
could be removed by the photographer and taken to a local center for (88) .........................
The new camera was an instant success and within a (89) ...................... years Eastman was very rich. But
he was a generous man and during his lifetime, he gave away millions of dollars to support a number (90)
................. educational institutions. Key: 81. were 82. doing 83. his 84. great / good 85. to 86. be 87. for 88. developing 89. few 90. of
II. In the following letter there are 10 mistakes( from question 26 to 35). Find mistakes and correct them. Dear Sir,
I would like an information about English courses at your school in July and August. I studied English for six
years at school and in my job, I have read many books and articles in English so I am quite good in understanding
the language. My problem is speaking because I don’t have any opportunities to practise, so I need a course to
brush up it. I enjoy to study but I only have one month, so I would like a course very intensive- perhaps five or six hours a day.
A friend recomended your school and also said me that you could arrange an accommodation. It would be a
great pleasant for me to stay with an English family but I would like to live near the school, if possible.
If you need more information you can write to me at my home address or my work address. Yours faithfully. Key:
91. an information→ some information
96. a course very intensive→ a very intensive course
92. in July and→ from July to/ between July and 97. recomended→ recommended 93. good in→ good at
98. said me that→ said that/ told me that 94. brush up it→ brush it up
99. an accommodation→ accommodation 95. to study→ studying
100. great pleasant→ great pleasure
III. Give the correct form of the word
101. The number of ____________ people increases daily. (HOME) => homeless
102. There is some new ____________ in the laboratory. (EQUIP) => equipment
103. It gives me great____________ to welcome our speaker. (PLEASANT) => pleasure
104. The cost of ____________ must be paid by the buyer. (CARRY) => carriage
105. It was your ____________ that ruin the meeting .
(RESPONSIBLE) => responsibility
106. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ___________ . (EXTINCT) => extinction
107. She was very ____________ in the interview.
(IMPRESS) => impressed
108. Her statement contained one or two ____________
(ACCURATE) => accuracy
109. The police have completed their ____________ into the accident .
INVESTIGATE => investigating
110. He tried to overcome his ____________ (SHY ) => shyness 7
IV. Supply the suitable form of the words in brackets:
Different (111) _________ (conserve) efforts have been made in order to save (112) _________ (danger)
species. The Red List – (113) _________ (globe) list of endangered and vulnerable animal species – has been
introduced to raise people’s awareness of conservation needs. Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife
from commercial trade and (114) _________(hunt). Another conservation effort is the development of wildlife
habitat (115) _________ (reserve) as they are suitable for the (116) _________ (survive) of a wide range of species.
The current global extinction crisis is one of the (117) __________ (great) challenges to mankind. To
preserve the earth’s (118) __________ (value) biodiversity for future generations, the protection of endangered
species and their habitats should be a top (119) _______ (prior) for international organizations, (120) __________
(govern) agencies, industry and individuals. Key: 111. conservation 112. endangered 113.global 114. overhunting 115. reserves 116. survival 117. greatest 118. valuable 119. priority 120. governmental
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
121. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic.
The traffic makes ……………………………….………………………………………..
=>The traffic makes us impossible to cross the road
122. It is not certain that John will get the job.
It is not ………………………………………………………………………………………
=> 122. It is not open to question whether John will get the job or not.
123. Waiting for buses irritates me.
Waiting for………………………………………….………………………………………..
=> Waiting for buses gets on my nervous.
124. Even if we don’t like the idea, we’ll have to go with him. (whether)
=> Whether we like the idea or not, we’ll have to go with him.
125. You can’t expect me to pay for the ticket.
There’s no ……………………………………………………………………………………
=> There’s no question of my paying for the tickets.
126. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (prevented)
=> Tooth decay can be prevented if you brush your teeth regularly.
127. The house looks better since the repainting was done.
The house looks better now.........................................................................................................
=> The house looks better now that it has been repainted.
128. We regret to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
Much to our regret …………………………………………………………………………..
=> Much to our regret, we have to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
129. The concert was not as good as we had expected.
The concert didn’t come............................................................................................................
=> The concert didn’t come up to our expectations.
130. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ..................................................................................................................................
=> He broke the world record at / on his second attempt. ------- The end ------ 8