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KỲ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN THỨ IV, NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10 1 A. MULTIPLE CHOICE I. PHONOLOGY:
a. Select the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery 2. A. Leonardo B. leopard C. leonine D. leotard 3. A. isotherm B. worthy C. southern D. hitherto 4. A. custom B. cushion C. mushroom D. culture 5. A. copious B. obese C. drone D. clamorous ANSWERS: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. D
b. Pick out the word stressed on the different syllable from the others. 1. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster 2. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline 3. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity 4. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger 5. A. extremist B. incessant C. magnifier D. heuristics ANSWERS: 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C II. WORD CHOICE:
Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones.
1. Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers. A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident
2. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
3. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
4. The train service has been a ___ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
5. The storm ripped our tent to ___ A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
6. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
7. Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, picking up more than three-quarters of the vote with
_________ of more than 67 percent. A. an outcome B. a turnup C. a turnout D. an output
8. According to Rob’s___________, he would pay less tax this year than last. A. calculations B. figures C. counting D. computations
9. What first......me about the village was the simplicity of the houses. A. struck B. beat C. smacked D. knocked
10. The truant was ___________ from school for unbecoming behavior. A. dispelled B. repelled C. expelled D. compelled
ANSWER : 1.A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. C III. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR Choose the best answer.
1. Round and round __________________.
A. the wheels of the engine went
B. did the wheels of the engine go 2
C. went the wheels of the engine
D. going the wheels of the engine
2. One’s fingerprints are _________ other person. A. different from B. different from any C. differ from any D. different from those of any
3. Despite their normal cylindrical form, some of the documents ______ on silk that were found at
Mawangdui, an archaeological site in southeastern China, were folded into rectangles. A. wrote B. written C. were written D. be written
4. The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products
effectively. However, they didn’t do so. A. must have taken B. had to take C. needed have taken D. should have taken 5.
_______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
6. The chairman requested that ___
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
7. Our project was successful _________ its practicality. A. in terms of B. with a view to C. regardless D. on behalf of
8. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard . A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
9. It was not until my sister came home from London___________.
A. did I learn the truth about her job
B. then I knew the truth about her job
C. that I knew the truth about her job
D. had I learnt the truth about her job
10. The political candidate knew the issue was a hot_____, so he deferred to his chief of staff, who
directed questions to the committee chairperson. A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog
ANSWER : 1.C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B
IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS: Choose the best answer.
1. The increase from 5 million to 350 speakers of English has not_______ because of any special merits in the language itself. A. come to B. come up C. come about D. come forward
2. Helen is _______ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes. A. allergic to B. tired of C. keen on D. preferable to
3. I usually buy my clothes ____________. It’s cheaper than going to a dress – maker. A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
4. Deforestation ______ devastative floods in many parts of the world. A. starts out B. makes up C. brings up D. results in
5. I know we had an argument, but now I’d quite like to __________. A. look down B. make up C. fall out D. bring up
6. John _______ knowledge from many of his life experiences to his work. A. approved B. accomplished C. appreciated D. applied
7. When he realized the police had spotted him, the man _______ the exit as quickly as possible. A. made off B. made for C. made out D. made up
8. She’s decided to _______her German by attending an evening course. A. brush up B. patch up C. polish off D. dust off 3
9. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your _______. A. fingers B. hands C. fingertips D. thumbs
10. Reporters took_______ every word of his speech. A. in B. down C. out D. after
ANSWER : 1.C 2.A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. 9. C 10. A
V. READING COMPREHENSION READING PASSAGE I.
Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
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
1. 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.
2. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ________ . A. meanings B. expression C. transmission D. method
3. 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.
4. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________ .
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones. 4
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
5. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______ . A. the resident memory.
B. the mobility of the mind and the body.
C. the smallest units of the brain. D. the arteries of the brain.
6. 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.
7. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means_________ . A. certainly B. possibly C. privately D. obviously
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________ A. their radiant light. B. their rading power. C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
9. 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.
10. The most suitable title for the passage could be __________ .
A. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular. B. The Way Mobile Phones Work.
C. Technological Innovations and Their Price
D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time Key: 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. D 10. C READING PASSAGE 2.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the following questions: REALITY TELEVISION
Reality television is a genre of television programming which, it is claimed presents unscripted
dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than
professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or "heightened" documentary. Although
the genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of
popularity dates from around 2000.
Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows
which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a
modern example is Gaki no tsukai), to surveillance- or voyeurism focused productions such as Big Brother.
Critics say that the term "reality television" is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows
frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic
locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off¬-screen handlers and
with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post¬-production techniques.
Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary
situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women
simultaneously, travelling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the
potential to turn its participants into national celebrities outwardly in talent and performance programs
such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.
Some commentators have said that the name "reality television" is an inaccurate description for 5
several styles of program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and
Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the
format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely
fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use
carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviors and
conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and
avoids the word “reality" to describe his shows; he has said, "It tells good stories. It really is not reality
TV. It really is unscripted drama."
1. In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because _______________
A. They agree with the statement
B. Everyone agrees with the statement
C. No one agrees with the statement
D. They want to distance themselves from the statement
2. Reality television has _____________ A. always been this popular
B. been popular since before 2000
C. only been popular since 2000
D. been popular since approximately 2000 3. Japan _______________
A. is the only one place to produce demeaning TV shows
B. has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere C. produced Big Brother
D. invented surveillance focused production
4. People have criticized reality television because _______________________ A. it is demeaning B. it uses exotic locations C. the name is inaccurate D. it show reality
5. Reality TV appeals to some because ________________________
A. it shows eligible males dating women B. it uses exotic locations
C. it shows average people in exceptional circumstances
D. in can turn ordinary people into celebrities 6. Pop Idol __________________
A. turns all its participants into celebrities
B. is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother
C. is less likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother D. is a dating show
7. The term “reality television” is inaccurate __________________ A. for all programs
B. just for Big Brother and Survivor
C. for talent and performance programs
D. for special-living-environment programs
8. Producers choose the participants ________________ A. on the grounds of talent
B. only for special living environment shows
C. to create conflicts among the things D. to make a fabricated word 6
9. Mark Burnett _______________________________
A. was a participant on Survivor B. is a critic of reality TV
C. thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate
D. writes the script for Survivor
10. Shows like Survivor ________________ A. are definitely reality TV B. are scripted C. have good narratives D. are theatrical KEY: 1.D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8.C 9. C 10. C VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
A. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.
Write the answers on your answer sheet. (10pts)
YOU CAN’T ESCAPE THE INTERNET
Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French schools, offices,
and homes and this trend continues to grow. Who could have imagined, even in the last decade, that we
would be able to (1) ..............._our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply through the (2)
.................. of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can be used
for good or bad but it is here to stay and has (3) ...................the way we communicate.
In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it has (4) ......................to the
Internet. It has become essential to advertise your product and service in this way and an increasing
number of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (5)
..........................consumers. Indeed, the bigger the website, (6) ........................professional the company seems to be.
Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (7).............................are vast. More
and more students are (8) ........................ on the Internet for their research; for instance, a physics
undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the States in minutes. From
the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology and history; all this may
be published on the world-wide web.
What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (9) ...................... that 60% of homes
and 50% of business will have access to the Internet within five years. Children, students and
professionals will be able to (10).......................and explore the world as they have never done before. 1. A. contact B. keep touch C. stay in touch D. talk 2. A. tick B. running C. clap D. click 3. A. modified B. been changed C. adapted D. revolutionized 4. A. access B. use C. approach D. downloading 5. A. future B. competent C. potential D. would-be 6. A. more and more B. the more C. more D. the most 7. A. take B. provide C. support D. miss 8. A. relying B. surfing C. working D. downloading 9. A. established B. announced C. claimed D. calculated 10. A. log on B. take on C. log off D. switch on Key: 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A
B. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently (1)________ across words you do
not fully understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you (2)________. 7
The strategy you adopt decends very much upon the (3)________ of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth
remembering that every dictionary has its (4)________. Each definition is only an approximation and one
builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (5)________ of contexts.
It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your
native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (6)________ an English-English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (7)________ you are allowed to use one,
it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (8)________,
forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
When you find unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you develop
efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (9)________ a number of possible problems and
help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both
within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (10)________ from the formation of the word. 1. A. put B. drop C. see D. come 2. A. look B. guess C. examine D. inspect 3. A. extent B. range C. degree D. level 4. A. limitations B. values C. advantages D. entry 5. A. multiple B. variety C. variation D. diversity 6. A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire 7. A. or else B. Provided C. Although D. Even if 8. A. so B. therefore C. completely D. so that 9. A. surpass B. get over C. go over D. overcome 10. A. derived B. extracted C. coming D. originated Key: 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. A PART TWO: WRITING I. OPEN CLOZE TEST
A. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a
massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1)_______ away by a wall of water after the 8.9 -
magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has
been declared at a nuclear power plant, (2)_______ pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say
more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3)_______, but it is feared the final death toll will be
(4)_______ higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were
found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5)_______ 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6)_______
stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists.
Thousands of people (7)_______ near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate.
Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much
higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately
(8)_______ some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the
site. But US officials later said (9)_______ coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had
decided to handle the situation (10)________. 8
The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely. KEYS 1: swept 2: where 3: missing 4: much/far 5: since 6: times 7: living 8: release 9: no 10: themselves
B. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text below. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Travelling is a great thing to do. It helps us learn about different people and different places. Some
people travel (1)………………they want to see nature. Others travel because they want to make friends
and try great food. Of course, a lot of tourists are (2)…………in traditional culture. Tourism can be very
good for traditional cultures. This is because when people travel to (3)……………….country, they often
want to learn more about that country’s traditions, such as music, food, and history. Therefore, the local
people in that country will (4)………………..their traditional culture alive. They will wear traditional
clothing, and sell traditional food. They will also have shown for tourists. These shows can
(5)……………..dances, concerts, plays, or something else. Tourism (6)…………….helps people respect
each other. If you understand another culture well, you will probably respect that culture much more. You
will probably want to protect that culture (7)…..well. However, tourism is not always good for traditional
culture. Many people say that tourism (8)……….“fake traditional culture”. This means that the local
people wear traditional costumes, and (9)…………..traditional dances only for tourists, but that is not
their real lifestyle. Their real lifestyles are similar to the tourists’ lifestyle. They are just pretending
because they want to make money. Another problem is that tourists can (10)………………..with the local
people’s lives. For example, tourists come to watch local people praying in temples. While the local
people pray, tourists take photographs and make noise. Answer: 1. because 2.interested 3.another 4.keep 5.be 6.also 7. as 8.creates 9.do 10.interfere II. WORD FORMS
Part 1: supply the correct form of the CAPITAL LETTER
1. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ……………….. ATTEND
2. Our school set up a project to ……………. the library system. COMPUTER
3. She loves him because of his …………………, not his appearance. (PERSONAL )
4. Police asked ______________ if they had seen the accident happen. (PASS)
5. What a ______________pair of children. They have to be watched every minute of the day. (WORRY)
6. The weather _________ changes for the worse whenever we go on holiday. (VARY)
7. You can travel from one end of the park to the other on a __________ railway. (MINIMISE)
8. He didn’t feel happy because he worked _________________ (SUCCESS).
9. She wanted to have her skirt …………….….. . (LONG)
10. I’ll always remember that journey- it was an ………………. experience. (FORGET) ANSWERS: 1. ATTENDANCE 2. COMPUTERIZE 3. PERSONALITY 9 4. PASSER-BY 5. WORRISOME 6. INVARIABLY 7. MINIATURE 8. UNSUCCESSFULLY 9. LENGTHENED 10. UNFORGETABLE
Part 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of a word in the box OBLIGE RESPONSIBLE NEED SUIT BIG ATTENTIVE SYMPATHY PERFECT ACADEMIC EDUCATE IMPRESS
TEACHING CHILDREN AT HOME
In the UK there is no legal (0) ___obligation___ for children to go to school but they have to receive an
effective full-time (1) _________.Nowadays, some parents are taking on the (2) ____________ of
teaching their children at home. Parents do not have to be (3) __________ qualified but it is (4)
___________ to have access to libraries and teaching materials. They should also provide a (5) ________
classroom-like environment in the home. The results are (6) _________ which surprises many people.
Some children who were (7) _________ in a large class change in to model pupils. By far the (8)
________ problem for parent teaches is the (9) ____________ attitude of other adults, who say children
don’t socialize. But most of them seem (10) at ease with other children. Key 1: education 2: responsibility 3: academically 4: necessary 5: suitable 6: impressive 7: inattentive 8: biggest 9: unsympathetic 10: perfectly
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Recognize the mistakes and write their correct forms in your answer sheet. Lin e 1
The big majority of students who make well in the Cambridge Proficiency Examination 2
have learnt to use a good monolingual dictionary effectively. Such dictionaries provide 3
informations, not just about the meanings for words but about their pronunciation and 4
grammar as well. A student who studies how to use a dictionary effectively will be able to 5
work independently for much of the time, and will gain considerable insight to the 6
workings of the English language. He or she will be able to confirm to the meanings of 7
words in a text where contextual clues are insufficient, pronounce words accurately by 8
studying the phonological transcriptions, and use words accurately both when speaking 9
and writing. Make sure you make the room for at least one good monolingual dictionary 10
on your bookshelf – and the make sure you use it at a regular basis KEY: 1: LINE 1: big vast 2: Line 1: make well do well 3: Line 3: informations information 4: Line 3: meanings for words meanings of words 5: Line 4: studies learns 10 6: Line 5: to into 7: Line 6: confirm to confirm 8: Line 8: phonological phonetic 9: Line 9: make the room for make room for
10: Line 10: at a regular basis on a regular basis IV. WRITING
Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.
My grandfather didn’t have any____________________________________.
2. This will be my student's first performance in Canada.
→ This will be the first time ………………………………………………………………
3. This course will take us six months to complete.
→ In six-month-time ……………………………………………………………………
4. The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations.
→ More people ……………………………………………………………………………
5. She'll have to make her presentation at the end of his speech.
→ The moment he ……………………………………………………………………… Key:
1. My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night.
2. This will be the first time my student has performed in Canada. (my student has given the performance in Canada.)
3. In six- month-time we will have completed this course.
4. More people understand him than he expected./ has expected/ expects.
5. The moment he finishes she'll have to make her presentation.
B. Write a new sentence using the word given.
1. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. LIKELIHOOD
____________________________________________
2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. PICKED
____________________________________________
3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. WENT
____________________________________________
4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. EVEN
____________________________________________
5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. ADVENT
____________________________________________
KEY: B. Write a new sentence using the word given.
1. There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any minute.
2. I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
3. The painting went for five thousand pounds.
4. We have broken even this year.
5. 1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color. 11 12