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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 10-3 LẦN THỨ IV, NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP 10 ĐỀ THI VÀ ĐÁP ÁN A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40PTS) I. PHONOLOGY(5PTS)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. A. blessed B. curried C. crooked D. kicked Hint: D 2. A. reason B. resolve C. consist D. seasoning Hint: C 3. A. thus B. weather C. ethnic D. therefore Hint: C 4. A. perpetuate B. conciliate C. abate D. delicate Hint: D 5. A. glove B. exclude C. move D. approve Hint: A
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. 6. A. privatize B. negligence C. navigate D. heuristics Hint: D 7. A. adolescent B. complementary C. defamatory D. decompression Hint: C 8. A. innocent B. nevertheless C. contents D. supermartket Hint: B 9. A. postpone B. refrigerator C. interpret D. communist Hint:D 10. A. predator B. pneumonia C. protection D. pollution Hint: A II. WORD CHOICE (5PTS)
Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) which best completes each sentences
11. Without delay, she booked a(n) ________ flight to Manila so as to be in time for the meeting. A. instant B. even C. straight D. direct Hint: D
12. A walk in the fresh air will __________. A. better you B. do you good C. heal you D. make you good. Hint: B
13. We couldn’t fly ________ because all the tickets had been sold out. A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economics Hint: B
14. As the drug took ________, the boy became quieter. A. action B. influence C. effect D. force Hint: C
15. The film is ________ based on a true story, but most of it is fiction. A. loosely B. casually C. faintly D. lightly Hint: A
16. I had a good sleep last night, so I’m as fresh as a ________ this morning. A. milk B. rose C. bread D. daisy Hint: D
17. I asked him what to do but his instructions were so _________ that I still didn’t understand. A. inexplicable B. muddled C. garbled D. illegible Hint: C
18. The quality of the young artist’s paintings are beginning to gain _________ throughout the world. A. knowledge B. understanding C. recognition D. familiarity Hint: C
19. Many pop and rock stars love being the ________ of the attention. A. middle B. centre C. element D. point Hint: B
20. Pesticides aren’t effective any more because insects have become ________ to them. A. stubborn B. irresistible C. resistant D. offensive Hint: C III.GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
Circle the best option to complete the following setences
21. __________ to his brother’s graduation party, George wouldn’t have met Mary. A. Had he not gone B. Hadn’t he gone C. If he has not gone D. If he shouldn’t have gone Hint: A
22. Not only _________in the project, but he also wanted to become a leader . A.did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved C. was Jack involved D. was involved Jack Hint: A
23. About six million years ago, the Mediterranean sea is said , ________ thick layers of salt in Southern France.
A. to have evaporated - depositing B. to be evaporating - deposit C. to evaporate - depositing
D. having evaporated – to deposit Hint: A
24. It turned out that we ________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. shouldn’t have C. mustn’t have D. needn’t have Hint: D
25. Did you notice Bob trying to ________ doing the washing-up. A. get up to B. break out of C. get out of D. get along with Hint: A
26. _________ he should have spent all the weekend preparing for his test, he in fact just lay in bed watching videos. A. However B. Whereas C. Despite D. Nevertheless Hint: B
27. He asked that the message __________ to Mr. Lee as fast as possible. A. take B. was taken C. be taken D. would take Hint: C
28. Pick me up at 4 p.m. I ________- my bath by then. A. will have B. will be having C. will have had D. must have had Hint: C
29. I won’t pay 80 dollars for the coat; it is not worth ________. A. all that much B. that all much C. much that all D. that much all Hint: A
30. _________earning all that money if you don’t have time to enjoy it? A. Is it to the good B. What’s the good of B. Is it all to the good D. Is it for good Hint: B
IV. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
31. Doctors are often _________ to accidents in rural areas. A. called up B. driven up C. called out D. rung up Hint: C
32. The strike was _________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. callled off B. broken up C. set back D. put down Hint: A
33. He went _________ a bad cold just before Christmas. A. down with B. in for C. over D. through Hint: A
34. There is an enormous range of holiday courses ________ offer. A. in B. at C. with D. on Hint: D
35. The weather was fine, and everyone was _________ the coast. A. going in for B. making for C. joining in D. seeing about Hint: B
36. It’s awful. I hope this headache will _________ soon. A. pass away B. wear off C. come away D. go out Hint:B
37. I was passing their house, so I __________ Claire and Michael. A. dropped in on B. came up with C. got on with D. ran into Hint:D
38. . I am fed __________ hanging around here with nothing to do. A. up on B. out of C. up with D. by Hint: C
39. Don’t let poachers get ________ hunting animals. They deserve to be punished. A. off B. out of C. on D. away with Hint: D
40. I am sorry to hear that Peter and Dick have ___________. They were such good friends. A. fallen against B. fallen out C. dropped out D. dropped against Hint:B V. GUIDED CLOZE 1 (5PTS)
Choose the appropriate words to complete the following passage
The volumn of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (41) _______ many
problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly
something must be done, but it is often difficult to (42)________ people to change their habits and
leave their cars at home. One possible (43) ________ is to make it more expensive for people to use
their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who
(44)_________ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at
different times of the day. This system, known as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a (45)
________of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car.
Another way of (46) ________ with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the (47) ________ of
the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their
passengers then use a special bus service for the (48)_________ stage of their journey. Of course, the
most important (49) ________ is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up
the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with
fares (50) ________ at an acceptable level. 41. A. leads B. causes C. results D. invents 42. A. make B. suggest C. arrange D. pursuade 43. A. style B. manner C. custom D. approach 44. A. cracks B. breaks C. refuses D. crosses 45. A. total B. sum C. number D. amount 46. A.dealing B. solving C. handling D. doing 47. A.limit B. border C. outside D. outskirts 48. A. end B. late C.final D. complete 49. A. work B. event C. thing D. thought 50. A. kept B. taken C. given D. stood Hint: 41. B 42. D 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47.D 48. C 49. C 50. A GUIDED CLOZE 2 (5PTS)
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
Whenever we read about the natural world nowadays, it is generally to be (51) _________ dire
predictions about its imminent destruction. Some scientists go so far as to assert that from now on, the
world can no longer be called 'natural' , insofar as future processes of weather,
(52)_________ and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time-
honored way, unaffected by man. There will never be such a thing as 'natural weather' again, say such
writers, only weather (53)_________ by global warming. It is hard to know whether to believe such
(54) _________ of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be true. There
are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times
over the (55)_________, and that we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless cycle of
change, rather than a disaster on a global (56 _________. One cannot help wondering whether these
attempts to wish the problem away (57) _________ underline the extent to which western
industrialized countries are to blame for upsetting the world's ecology. It is not our fault, they seem to
be saying, because everything is all right, really! One certain (58) _________ which is chilling in its
implications, is that there is on longer anywhere on the earth's surface, whether in the depths of the
oceans or in the polar wastes, which is not (59) _________ by polluted air or (60) ________ with
empty cans and bottles. Now we are having to come to terms with understanding just what that means, and it is far from easy. 51. A. made B. given C. told D. granted 52. A. change B. atmosphere C. climate D. even 53. A. built B. manufactured C. affected D. organized 54. A. prophets B.champions C. warriors D. giants 55. A. top B. again C. centuries D. world 56. A. sense B. form C. scale D. existence 57. A. simply B. to C. that D. or 58. A. and B. must C. fault D. fact 59. A. full B. stained C. breathing D. only 60. A. even B. recycled C. littered D. bothered Hint: 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. C 57. A 58. D 59. B 60. C VI. READING PASAGE 1 (5PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to
use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones
are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried.
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of
mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies
are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile
phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern
scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious
memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own
son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working
week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech
machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies
agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you
really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the
future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's
wise not to use your mobile phone too often
61. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because __________
A. they make them look more stylish.
B. they keep the users alert all the time.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
62. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ________ . A. meanings B. expression C. transmission D. method
63. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _________ .
A. cause some mental malfunction
B. change their users’ temperament.
C. change their users’ social behaviours.
D. damage their users’ emotions.
64. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________ .
A. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
B. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
C. the negative public use of cell phones.
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
65. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______ .
A. the smallest units of the brain.
B. the mobility of the mind and the body. C. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.
66. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ________ . A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.
C. suffered serious loss of mental ability.
D. could no longer think lucidly.
67. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _________ . A. certainly B. obviously C. privately D. possibly
68. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________ . A. their radiant light. B. their raiding power. C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
69. According to the writer, people should __________ .
A. keep off mobile phones regularly.
B. never use mobile phones in all cases.
C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
70. The most suitable title for the passage could be __________ .
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price. B. The Way Mobile Phones Work.
C. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
Hint: 61. A 62. D 63. A 64. A 65. A 66. A 67. D 68. D 69. D 70. A READING PASAGE 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects - an estimated 90 percent of the world's
species have scientific names. As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for
examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution. Butterflies also have a
favorable image with the general public. Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating
information on science and conservation issues such as diversity.
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is
the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.
For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he
mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number
found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321. This
early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate
and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among
different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within
temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed,
comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still
mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison
between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions
are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is
known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the
preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing on
them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized.
71. Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Their adaptation to different habitats B. Their names
C. Their physical characteristics D. Their variety
72. The word consequence in the passage is closest in meaning to "________". A. explanation B. result C. analysis D. requirement
73.Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _________.
A. are found mainly in temperate climates
B. have been given scientific names C. are simple in structure
D. are viewed positively by people
74. The word striking in the passage is closest in meaning to "__________". A. successful B. noticeable C. confusing D. physical
75. The word exceed in the passage is closest in meaning to "__________". A. come close to B. locate C. go beyond D. allow
76. All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT __________.
A. migration among temperate and tropical zones
B. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
C. differences between temperate and tropical zones
D. patterns of distribution of species in each region
77. The author mentions tropical Asia in the passage as an example of a location where __________.
A. butterflies are affected by human populations
B. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
C. butterfly behavior varies with climate
D. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
78. Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
B. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups C. European butterfly habitats
D. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
79. The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that ________
A. we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent
B. we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution
C. there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution
D. we know much about butterfly evenness distribution
80. The word generated in the passage is closest in meaning to "________". A. caused B. assisted C. estimated D. requested Hint: 71. D
72. B 73. D 74. B 75. C 76. C 77. B 78. B 79. D 80. B B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEXT: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word for each space CLOZE TEXT 1 THE COMPUTER MOUSE
When is a mouse not a mouse? When it sits on your desk and controls your on-screen cursor.
The computer mouse is a pointing device (81)____________ has a flat bottom, a shaped top with
buttons on and – perhaps – a cable connecting the mouse to the computer. The mouse moves
(82)____________ the surface of the desk, and the cursor copies this movement on the screen. The
first computer mouse had wheels that made contact (83)____________ the working surface. The name
‘mouse’ (84)____________ adopted because all earlier models had a long cord, and this, together with
the shape, made it look something (85)____________ the furry little animal of the same name.
The person who invented the mouse, and so was responsible (86)___________ changing the
way computers worked, was an American (87)____________ Douglas Engelbart. In fact, he invented
many devices, including ones attached (88)____________ the chin or nose, to point at the screen.
However, his computer mouse soon proved to be much more convenient and far simpler to use. His
first attempt (89)____________ producing a mouse was in 1964, but it was large, heavy and difficult
to move. A few years later, in 1968, his improved mouse (90)____________ its first public appearance
and rapidly became a huge success. Hint: 81. that/ which 82. over/on/across 83.with 84. was 85. like 86. for 87. named/called 88. to 89. at 90. made CLOZE TEXT 2 (10PTS) THE SAHARA MARATHON
One of the most amazing marathon races in the world is the Marathon of the Sands. It takes
(91) ___________ every April in the Sahara Dessert in the south of Morocco, a part of the world
where temperatures can (92) __________- fifty degrees centigrade. The standard length of a marathon
is 42.5 kilometers but this one is 240 kilometers (93) _______ and takes seven days to complete. It
began in 1986 and now attracts about two hundred runners, the majority of (94) _______ ages range
from seventeen to forty-seven. About half of them come from France and the (95) _______ from all
over the world. From Britain it costs £2,500 to enter, including return air fares. The race is rapidly
getting more and more popular (96) _________, or perhaps because of, the harsh conditions that
runners must endure. They have to carry food and (97) _________ else they need for seven days in a
rucksack weighing no more than twelve kilograms. In addition to (98) _______, they are given a liter
and a half of water every ten kilometers. Runners do (99) _______ terrible physical hardships.
Sometimes they lose toenails and skin peels on their feet. However, doctors are always (100) _______
hand to deal with minor injuries and to make sure that runners do not push themselves too far. Hint: 91. place 92.reach 93. long 94. whose 95. rest 96. despite
97. everything/anything/whatever 98. this 99. suffer 100. on II. WORD FORMATION
PART 1:Complete the following sentences with correct form of the words given
101. The boy was very violent and his parents found him . MANAGE
102. The talks were totally________. We didn’t reach agreement on anything. PRODUCE
103. If a machine, a vehicle, a place or an activity is ________, it does not have or need a person to control or operate it. MAN
104. He has his own ways of beating the system, making sure that he has good relationships with ________ people. INFLUENCE
105. The profile summarizes key information about a product in a ________ format designed to make it easier to compare products. STANDARD
106. It was feared that the ________ of the oil tanker would result in further pollution. BREAK
107. _________ education, maintaining skills and educating others are important aspects in building safer systems. CONTINUE
108. The view from the hotel room is equally ________ even if the room is smaller than expected. BREATH
109. He'll be the _________ director until they can appoint a permanent one. ACT
110. I __________ this morning, and was late for school. SLEEP
Hint: 101. unmanageable 102. unproductive 103. unmanned 104. influential 105. standardized 106. break-up 107. continuing 108. breathtaking 109. acting 110. overslept
PART 2: Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the line to formaword that fits in the gap in the same line.
Fears of Future Global Hunger
A recent report has warned of global food(111) _______ unless the current 111. SHORT
system of farming and food distribution is changed. The report highlights
fears that currently rapid increases in yields come at the expense of (112) 112. SUSTAIN
________, and that unless action is taken, hunger and (113)_________ will 113. NUTRIENT
become growing problems. The population is expected to rise to around 8.3
billion in the next twenty years, and (114)________ is set to continue, and it 114. URBAN
is expected that 65-70% of the world’s population will live in cities.
Increasing world (115) ________ will lead to the rise in demand for energy, 115. PROSPEROUS 116. EAT
food and fresh water. The report also considers the billion people worldwide
who (116) ________ and are therefore obese to be another example of the 117. FAIL
(117)________of the current system to provide health and well- being to the
world’s population. The authors believe that the (118) ________ of new 118. APPLY
technologies can play a role in minimising future food shortages. They see
cloning, nanotechnology and genetic (119) ________ as potential solutions. 119. MODIFY
However, although many of these technologies have been adopted worldwide, 120. RESIST
there is still (120)_________ to their use in parts of Europe. Hint: 111. shortages 112. sustainability 113. malnutrition 114. urbanisation 105. prosperity 116. overeat 117. failure 118. application 119. modification 120. resistance III. ERROR CORRECTION
Find and correct 10 errors that the following passage contains. Underline the error and write the
correction in the space provided.
Iford Manor Festival Season
Iford Manor has been described like one of the most stunning concert 121/…
venues in the West Country. Throughout high summer, Iford Arts 122/..
stages an international renowned festival in a breathtakingly beautiful pastoral
setting. Opera performances are staged 123/..
in-the-round in the intimate surroundings of the Italianate Cloister, 124/..
that could not be more perfect in terms of scale and style. While the
classical backdrop could hard be more fitting, the real delight for our 125/..
audiences is that, as the sky turn purple overhead, the first stars 126/..
appear and the first heady notes resound across the countryside, no
one is seated little than twenty feet from the performers. The 127/..
opportunity for a relaxed pre-show picnic in our tranquil gardens 128/..
overlook the meandering River Frome will complete a already 129/.. magical experience. 130/..
Hint: 121. like as 122. international internationally 123. Opera Operatic 124. that which 125. hard hardly 126. turn turns 127. little less 128. relaxed relaxing
129. overlook overlooking 130. a an IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the sentences with thegiven words or beginning in such the way that their meaning remain unchanged
131. The last time we met each other was a fortnight ago. ( It/ weeks)
______________________________________________________________________________
Hint:It has been two weeks since we last met each other.
132. Mary used to think that she would become a famous actress in Hollywood.( impression)
______________________________________________________________________________
Hint: Mary used to be under the impression that she would become a famous actress in Hollywood.
133. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. ( red-handed)
______________________________________________________________________________
Hint:The police caught the thieves red-handed.
134.We couldn’t possibly sell this painting. ( question)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hint:It would be out of the question for us to sell this painting.
135. Bill had a strong personality and we were constantly frightened of him. ( fear)
______________________________________________________________________________
Hint: So strong was Bill’s personality that we lived in constant fear of him/were in constant fear of him.
136. We had hardly had time to settle down when he sold the house.
No sooner _____________________________________________________________________
Hint: No sooner had he had time to settle down than he sold the house.
137. It is extremely unfair that no witness were questioned.
The fact_______________________________________________________________________
Hint: The fact that no witnesses were questioned is extremely unfair.
138. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th.
All the_______________________________________________________________________
Hint: All the seats for concert on December 14th have been sold/ booked.
139. They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
Little ________________________________________________________________________
Hint: Little did he realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
140. Just thinking about this face at the moment makes me laugh.
The very _____________________________________________________________________
Hint:The very thought of this face at the moment makes me laugh.