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KỲ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN THỨ III
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: Anh Văn; LỚP: 11 1
ĐỀ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN 3 NĂM 2018
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 11
Thời gian làm bài:: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (80 PTS)
Part 1: PRONUNCIATION: (10 PTS)
1. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. naked B. wicked C. beloved D. helped 2. A. trays B. says C. days D. bays 3. A parade B. apathetic C. companion D. marmalade 4. A. honourable B. honesty C. historic D. heir 5. A. national B. venture C. fortunate D. suggestion 1. D 2. B 3. C 4.C 5.A
2. Pick out the word that is stressed differently from the others: 6. a. communicate b. impatient c. interesting d. apologize 7. a. equivalent b. independent c. university d. entertainment 8. a. fascinating b. ignorantly c. artificial d. astronaut 9. a. biography b. psychological c. approximate d. congratulate 10. A. enthusiasm B. establishment C. performance D. management 6. C 7. A 8. C 9.B 10.D
Part 2: WORD CHOICE: (10 PTS)
Choose the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences:
11. We have worked out the plan and now we must put it into _____________. A. fact B. reality C. practice D. deed
12. For the past few months she’s been as a street_________ selling fruit and vegetable. A. dealer B. trader C. pusher D. vendor
13. He always_________ aside some time every day to read to his children. A. sets B. leaves C. spares D. lets
14. My mind went _________ when the official asked me my phone number- I couldn’t remember it at all. A. empty B. clear C. blank D. vacant
15.Overharvesting brought North American alligators to ...... in their natural habitats. A. nearly extinct B. near extinction C. extinct near D. extinction nearly
16.Bahrain's ______ closed up 10.09 points today at 2160.09. a. stockbroker b. stock index c. stock exchange d. stock option
17.He was pulled off an extraordinary ______ in completing the voyage single-handedly. a. feast b. feat c. feature d. fervour
18. Many road accidents occur because motorists cannot _____ the speed of approaching vehicles. A. assume B. count C. assess D. value
19. _______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. All together C. To a degree D. Virtually
20. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my _______ in work. A. eyes B. neck C. head D. nose 11.C 12.D 13.A 14.C 15. B 16.C 17. B 18. C 19.A 20. B
Part 3: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES: (10 PTS)
21. One of the sides of the board should be painted yellow, and ____. A. the other is white B. another white C. the other white D. another is white
22. Theresa walked past me without saying a word. She ________ me. a. can't have seen b. can't see c. can't have been seen d. can be seen 2
23. .................had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor. A. Scarcely B. Never C. No sooner D. Just
24.Green plants combine ______ with water and carbon dioxide to make food.
a. energy derived it from light b. energy derived from light
c. energy is derived from light
d. from light, and energy derived'
25.So thick and rich ...... of Illimois that early settlers there were unable to force a plow through it. A. as the soil B. the soil was C. was the soil D. the soil
26._____ finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it. a. Who b. The people who c. Whoever d. Man who
27.The computer, ______ the memory capacity has just been upgraded, is among the latest generations. a. that b. whose c. of which d. which of
28.Her parents insisted that she ______ until she finished her degree. a. stayed b. stays c. stay d. would stay 29. But for his help, I _____.
A. would not have succeeded B. had not succeed C. did not succeed D. have not succeeded
30. _____ of the shop, my friend come in. A. Coming out B. On coming out C. When coming out D. As I came out 21.C 22.A 23.A 24.B 25. C 26.C 27. C 28. C 29.A 30. D
Part 4: PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS: (10 PTS)
31.One danger is ____ radioactive wastes which are produced during nuclear reactions. a. consisting of b. getting rid of c. making use of d. taking care of
32. If I get this report finished I will knock _______ early and go to the pub for some drink. a. up b. over c. on d. off
33.If we do not take steps to protect the world's wild life, many species of birds and animals are likely to _completely. A. die out B. die down C. die away D. die from
34.I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _____ your idea of letting children leave school at 14. a. keep up with
b. catch up with c. put up with d. go along with
35. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _______.
A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of practice D. out of reach
36. He has always looked _______ his elder brother. a. up to b. back on c. into d. up and down
37. She takes great pride _________ her work. a. inb. of c. on d. with
38. We offered him our congratulations ___ his passing the college entrance exams. A. at B. on C. for D. of
39.It took us over twelve hours to hike over the mountain. By the time we got back to our campsite, I was
completely ________ out. a. worn b. went c. put d. knocked
40. It’s high time Bill got a steady job and ___. He’s almost thirty. A. settled in B. settled down C. turned in D. turned down 31.B 32.D 33.A 34.D 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. B 39.A 40. B
PART 5: READING COMPREHENSION (20 PTS)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow by circling A, B, C, or D. Passage 1: (10 PTS)
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes
extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The exact causes
of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment 3
hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to adapt. Food
Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species
requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in
competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a mass
extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with
the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that
occurred 225 million years ago. When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass extinctions can be
caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of
many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans,
then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans. Such a
change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended
to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the
Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also
speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may
survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do with its ability or inability to
adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events.
41. The word “it” in line 2 refers to
A. environment B. species C. extinction D. 99 percent
42. The word “ultimately” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately
43. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms. D. They are no longer in existence.
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes. C. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
44. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological change?
A. Temperature changes B. Availability of food resources
C. Introduction of new species D. Competition among species
45. The word “demise” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death
46. Why is “plankton” mentioned in line 14?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
47. According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
B. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
C. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
48. The word “finding” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. published information B. research method C. ongoing experiment D. scientific discovery
49. Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
50. In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
B. It may depend on chance events. 4
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions. 41.B 42.C 43.D 44.C 45. D 46.A 47. A 48. D 49.A 50. B Passage 2:
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere
in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution
requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws
were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that
could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As
technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the
list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air
pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen
oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered
by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an
air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a
global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region,
human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the
cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at
which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have
in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a
pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this
represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide
has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level.
Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.
51. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution.
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.
B. What constitutes an air pollutant
D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
52. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
53. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
54.The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_.
A. the various chemical reactions
C. the compounds moved to the water
B. the pollutants from the developing Earth
D. the components in biogeochemical cycles
55. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants. D. They have existed since the Earth developed
56. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions _______.
A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants
57. The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled
58. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if ___. 5
A. the other substances in the area are known
C. the natural level is also known B. it is in a localized area
D. it can be calculated quickly
59. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_________. A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
60. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution. 51.B 52.A 53.C 54.D 55. A 56.B 57. A 58. C 59.C 60.D
PART 6: GUIDED CLOZE TEST: (20 PTS)
Choose the best answer for each gap in the passage: Passage 1: The changing earth
Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have inhabited it for less than
half a million years. Within this time, population has increased hugely and people have had a
vast (61)____ upon the earth. They have long been able to (62) _____ the forces of nature to use. Now, with
modern technology, they have the power to alter the balance of life on earth.
Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous notion that the world had no boundaries
and had limitless resources. (63)______ ecologists have shown that all forms of life on earth are
interconnected, so it (64) _____ that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment.
In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress. As a result, certain (65) _____
materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to (66) ____short. Pollution and the (67) ____ of
waste are already critical issues, and the (68) ____ of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing
problem (69) ____ us all. The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on the earth and its life support (70) ____ .
However, despite all these threats there are reassuring signs. Over the past few decades, the growth in
population has been more than matched by food production, indicating that we should be able to feed ourselves for some time yet. 61. A. imprint B. indication C. impression D. impact 62. A. put B. make C. place D. stand
63. A. However B. Likewise C. Moreover D. Otherwise 64. A. results B. follows C. complies D. develops 65. A. raw B. coarse C. crude D. rough 66. A. turn B. come C. go D. run
67. A. disposal B. displacement C. dismissal D. disposition 68. A. state B. situation C. case D. circumstance
69. A. encountering B. opposing C. meeting D. confronting 70. A. projects B. systems C. methods D. routines 61.D 62.A 63.C 64.B 65. A 66.D 67. A 68. A 69.D 70. B Passage 2:
The Eighth Wonder of the World
The Thames Barrier is a (71) ___ part of the flood defence scheme for protecting London
(72)________rising water levels. The defenses (73)________include raised river embankments and
additional flood gates at strategic points, including the Barking Barrier. The unique structure that is the 6
Barrier spans the 520-metre wide Woolwich reach and (74) ___ of 10 separate movable gates, each pivoting
and supported between concrete structures which house the operating machinery.
When raised, the four main gates (75)________stand as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the
opening of Tower Bridge. Each (76)________3700 tonnes. During the first twelve years of (77)________,
the Barrier has been closed twenty nine times to protect London.(78)____ the Barrier from the comfortable
Cafeteria. Picnic on the riverside embankment. Enjoy beautiful views from the riverside walk. Visit the shop
( 79)___ stocks a large selection of souvenirs, books and Barrier information. There is a children’s play area
suitable for 4 - to 12-year olds, located adjacent to the riverside walk. A visit to the spectacular Thames
Barrier is a (80)________experience. 71. A. major B. frequent C. similar D. various 72. A. against B. for C. between D. with 73.A. and B. also C. still D. too 74. A. consists B. includes C. involves D. contains 75. A. which B. every C. each D. none 76. A. measures B. costs C. calculates D. weighs 77. A. operation B. surgery C. vocation D. profession 78. A. Sight B. View C. Hear D. Explore 79. A. what B. this C. which D. with 80. A. forgettable B. memorable C. forgetful D. memorised 71.A 72.A 73.B 74.A 75. C 76.D 77. A 78. B 79.C 80. B B. WRITTEN TEST: (120 PTS)
PART 1: OPEN CLOZE TEST: (20 PTS)
Fill in each gap in the passages below with ONE suitable word Passage 1: Spacemen's autographs
Only twelve astronauts actually set foot on the moon during the US Apollo space programme between 1969
and 1972. Some have since (81)___ household names - like Neil Armstrong, (82) ___ made the original
'giant leap for mankind' and Buzz Aldrin, his co-pilot on that mission. The other ten are less well-known,
even (83) ___ each made his own contribution to the programme.
But to Paul Prendergast, a postal worker from London, they are all pioneers, worthy to be mentioned in the
(84) ___ breath as the great explorers of earlier eras, (85) ___ as Christopher Columbus. Paul's fascination
(86)___ the subject began in 2000 (87) ___ he attended a convention for people (88)___ hobby is
collecting autographs. There he met Alan Bean (fourth man on the moon) and Ed Mitchell (sixth). As he
remembers: 'There were television stars there, people from Bond movies, and so (89) ____. but these men
had walked on the moon. I headed straight over to meet them and ask for their autographs.' For a collector,
the challenge of (90) ___ hold of the remaining ten proved irresistible. 81. become 82. who 83. though/ if 84. same 85. such 86. with 87. when 88. whose 89. on 90. getting Passage 2: TRIATHLETES
Stuart Hayes had launched himself on a promising career as a swimmer when something odd happened
(91) ___him at the local pool. Flogging up and down for the umpteenth time, he suddenly realised (92)
___ bored he had become with the monotony. Wasn't there a more interesting way of (93) ___ sporty, for heaven's sake?
There was (94) __ there is: the colour, sweat and sheer emotion of triathlons. On August 5 and 6, Stuart,
27, will join almost 10,000 athletes in the London Triathlon, the biggest event of (95) ___ kind in the world. 7
Triathlons are (96) ___ but boring. Combining swimming, cycling and running in one physical
onslaught, they offer huge variety within a single racing framework. The classic Olympic distances are a
1,500m swim (97) ___ by a 40km bike ride and a 10km run.
Hayes, a world-class triathlete, won last year's London Triathlon in (98) ___ impressive 1 hour 47
minutes. "The worst part is the last 5km of the run - you ‘re starting to get really fatigued by (99) ___,"
he says. So why does he (100) ___ it? He shrugs. "It's much more interesting”. 91. to 92. how 93. being 94. and 95. its 96. anything 97. followed 98. an 99. then 100. do PART 2: WORD FORM: (40PTS)
I. Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each sentence:
101. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the __________species. (DANGER)
102. There's a serious ____________________ of food in the disaster area. (SHORT)
103. There are marked ____________________ between the two children. (DIFFER)
104. There was a sudden ______ of clapping and cheering as he rose to receive the Nobel Peace Price. ( BURST)
105. I didn’t know who it was- with a mask on she was completely _____________________. (RECOGNISE)
106. There has been a _________increase in recovery from leukemia in the last 30 years. (MIRACLE)
107. From the hotel, there is a ____________________________ view across the canyon. (BREATH)
108. Be careful. The virus will __________________________________ your computer. (ABLE)
109. The bookcase was placed _____ near the door to hide a huge crack in the wall. (STRATEGY)
110. The factory was __ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant. ( COMPETE) 105. 101. endangered 102. shortage 103. differences 104. outburst unrecognizable 106. 107. 108. disable 109. strategically 110. uncompetitive miraculous Breath-taking
II. Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box. TEMPORARY ORIGIN GUIDE LIVE INHABIT CONQUER DOUBT REPUTE TRADITION PREDICT
The origins of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the Western world, and is a time 111. _______________
when people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating". It is
(111) _________ one of the most popular traditions in the United States and 112. _______________ Britain.
The celebration (112) _________ about two thousand years ago with the 113. _______________
Celts. These people were the (113) ________ of an area that includes Britain,
Ireland and Brittany. They relied on the land for their (114) _______, and this 114. _______________
meant that they were at the mercy of (115) ________ weather conditions, especially during the winter. 115. _______________
The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the
beginning of winter, a period (116) _________ associated with death. On the 116. _______________
eve of the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of
the living and the dead were (117) ________ withdrawn, and it was possible 117. _______________
to communicate with spirits. The Celts believed that the spirits offered them
(118) ________ and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (119) 118. _______________
_________ able to predict the future on this point. 119. _______________ 8
When the Roman completed their (120) ________ of Celtic lands, they added 120. ________________
their own flavour to this festival. The advent of Christianity brought about yet other changes. 111. 115. undoubtedly 112. originated 113. inhabitants 114. livelihood unpredictable 116. 117. 119. reputedly 118. guidance 120. conquest traditionally temporarily
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20PTS
Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them. Line 1
Between 1977 and 1981, three groups of American women, numbered 27 in all, 2
between the age of 35 and 65, were given month-long tests to determine how they 3
would response to conditions resembling those abroad the space shuttle. 4
Though carefully selected from among many applicants, the women were 5
volunteers and pay was barely above the minimum wage. They weren't allowed to 6
smoke or drink alcohol during the tests, and they were expected to tolerate each 7
other's company at closed quarters for the entire period. Among other things, they 8
had to stand pressure three times of the force of gravity and carry out both physical 9
and mental tasks while exhausted from strenuous physical exercise. At the end of 10
ten days, they had to spend a further twenty days absolutely confined to bed, during 11
that time they suffered backaches and other discomforts, and when they were 12
finally allowed up, the more physically active women were especially subject to 13
pains due to a slightly calcium loss. 14
Results of tests suggest that women will have significant advantages on men in 15
space. They need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation well. 16
Men's advantages in terms of strength and stamina, meanwhile, are virtually wiped 17
out by the zero-gravity condition in space. Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 121 1 numbered numbering 126 9 exercise exercises 122 2 age ages 127 11 that which 123 3 response respond 128 13 slightly slight 124 7 closed close 129 14 on over 125 8 of ɸ 130 15 well better
IV: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (40 PTS)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word.
131. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE)
→Many species of wildlife are __________________________________________.
132. Della said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (PUT)
→ “ I’m not willing ________________________________________ from my colleagues any longer,” said Della. 9
133. Despite all their efforts, they could not get the old car to start. (HARD)
→ No matter ___________________________________, they could not get the old car to start.
134. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. (ABACK)
→ I ________________________________________________ her warm welcome.
135. We would have arrived here late if Neil’s father hadn’t taken us to the bus stop. (FOR)
→ Had ____________________________________________ Neil’s father taking us to the
bus stop, we would have arrived here late
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it mean exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
136. It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→ I cancelled _________________________________________________________.
137. The play is so popular that the theatre is likely to be full every night. → Such
________________________________________________________________________.
138. Immediately after his arrival home a water- heater exploded. →
Hardly_____________________________________________________________________ ___.
139. You must never mention this to him. → Under
________________________________________________________________________.
140. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall. → The police caught
_____________________________________________________________. Key:
131. Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction.
132. “ I’m not willing to put up with (any) rudeness from my colleagues any longer,” said Della.
133. No matter how hard they tried/ struggled, they could not get the old car to start.
Or: No matter how much hard work they did, they could not get the old car to start.
134. Key: I was taken aback by her warm welcome.
135. Had it not been for Neil’s father taking us to the bus stop, we would have arrived here late.
136. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine six months ago.
137. Such is the popularity of the play that the theatre is likely to be full every night.
138. Hardly had he arrived home when a water- heater exploded.
139. Under no circumstances must you mention this to him.
140. The police caught him (as he was) climbing over the garden wall. 10