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KÌ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN IV, NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 1 ĐỀ THI VÀ ĐÁP ÁN
A.MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST ( 80 PTS) I. PHONOLOGY(10 PTS)
A. Identify the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the other words in the group. 1 A. thank B. band C. complain D. insert 2. A. lays B. says C. stays D. plays 3. A. scholarship B. chaos C. cherish D. chorus 4. A. message B. privilege C. college D. collage 5. A. talked B. naked C. asked D. liked 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B
B. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. 6. A. individual B. reputation C. experience D. scientific 7. A. carpenter B. revise C. ignore D. traditional 8. A. necessary B. achieve C. poetic D. communicate 9. A. influence B. modern C. consider D. different 10. A. contain B. poisonous C. chemical D. scientist 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. A
II.WORD CHOICE ((10 PTS) Select the best option for each blank.
11. Many species of animals are threatened and could easily become ____. A. disappeared B. vanished C. empty D. extinct
12. Because of people’s ____with the environment, many kinds of plants and animals are becoming rare. A. supply B. survival C. influence D. interference
13 The staff of that post office are always thoughtful and courteous to customers. A. kind and beautiful B. helpful and friendly
C. helpful and polite D. nice and arrogant
14. The transition from school to work does not happen smoothly to everyone.
A. without difficulties B. full of troubles C. with problems D. plenty of challenges
15. How many __________ are there in the competition? A. participates B. participants C. participations D. participative
16. At the conference they discuss the causes of poverty and ___ in the Third World countries. A. overpopulation B. shortage C. birth-control D. expert
17. The climax of the New Year ______ was a firework display. A. celebrate B. celebration C. celebrator D. celebratory
18. He does not know much about the project but he is very ______. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiast C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastically
19. The children seem to be totally ________ of working quietly by themselves. A. unable B. impossible C. incapable D. not able
20. She nearly died of ______ when he said such a secret thing. A. embarrassed B. embarrassing C. embarrass D. embarrassment 11. D 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D
III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES ( 10 PTS)
21. When I ____ to her house, she_____ dinner. So I had a drink first. A. had got/prepared B. got/prepared C.got/had prepared D. got/was preparing 2
22. ______________ his homework, he went to bed last night. A. Finished B. Had finished C. Finishing D. Having finished
23. My friend _______________________. A. suggested going for a walk
B. suggested us going for a walk C. advised to go for a walk D. would like going for a
24. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter driven C. Had Peter driven D. Unless Peter had driven
25. Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School,_______.
A. engineers were educated there
B where engineers were educated. C. in which engineer educated
D. where were engineers educated
26. She is the only one in the discussion _______ to using nuclear power. A. objects B. objected C. to object D. whom objects
27. The thieves escaped but the police ___________ arrest them later that evening. A. could B. can C. were able to D. should
28. Mr. Pike __________ the most famous archaeologist in our city. A. says to be B. is said to be C. is said that D. said to be 29. _______ yet? A. Have the letters been typed B. Have been the letters typed C. Have the letters typed D. Had the letters typed
30. She is _______ a spectator. A. more an athlete than B. more of an athlete than C. an athlete more than D. an athlete of more than 21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B
IV. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS ( 10 PTS)
31. The strike was _________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down
32. . After you graduate from university, you still have to _____________ studying. A. go away B. go on C. go off D. go up
33. I am reading a Stephen King’s novel. It’s really exciting and I couldn’t put it ___________. A. off B. down C. on D. up
34. They have built a particular reserve' which is suitable ____________ pandas. A. at B. upon C. in D. for
35. Although we are aware __________ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. A. from B. on C. for D. of
36. She got _______ her car to pick ____________ some wild flowers. A. from / on B. in / at C. off / up D. out / for
37 She’s very old and can’t live alone. She needs someone to look_________her. A. look for B. look at C. look up D. look after
38. You will be satisfied___________________the services our post office offers. A. by B. on C. in D. with
39. . My brother has _______________ a new interest with enthusiasm. A. taken up B. taken after C. brought up D. looked after
40. The organization was established in 950 in the USA. A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. D 36. C 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. B 3
V. READING COMPREHENSION (20 PTS)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions. Passage 1
The fertile valleys of the river Nile straddle the hot desert land of Egypt. Rain is relatively scarce, and
the summers are scorching hot. Nevertheless the strip of land, known as the Cultivation, on either side of the
Nile is reputed to be one of the most fertile places in the world. Its rich black soil is the result of accumulation
of silt deposited by the annual flooding of the Nile thousands of years ago. From June to October, the river
overflowed its banks. Modern damps were then constructed to control the flooding. The floodwaters left
behind a rich sticky black mud which made it suitable for the cultivation of crops. As long as the soil was well
irrigated, two or three crops could be grown in one season.
Its rich soil led to the growth and rise of the brilliant civilization of the ancient Egyptians on the Nile
valley more than 5000 years ago. The earliest Egyptians had acquired the skills to till the land along the banks,
drawing water from the Nile for irrigation purposes. As the villagers along the Nile became wealthy, they
embarked on projects of digging ditches and constructing dams to control the floods.
In about 3100 BC, the whole Egypt was united under the reign of King Menes. He and his descendants
made up Egypt’s first ruling family, or dynasty. His rule led to the great development of the arts like writing,
painting, architecture, and crafts. Egyptian power and influence were and influence were to last for the next 2000 years.
The Egyptian kings had absolute powers. The king possesses all the land, and the peasants had to
surrender part of their crops to the king. An army of officials and scribes did the task of collecting the exact
amount of due from the individual farmers was united. Crops and livestock were often seen at the storehouses
surrounding the royal palaces. In return for their uphill task, the king paid his officials and dishes out funds for huge irrigation projects.
Egypt’s trade with the outside world stretches far and wide. In return for gold, copper, gemstones, and
building stores, it purchases the goods that it did not have. Timber, resins, oils, silver and slaves came from
Lebanon. From Deria and Anatolia came horses, while the blue stone called lapis lazuli was imported from
Mesopotamia. Strong forts were constructed to protect overland trade routes. Egypt held Nubia in the south for
almost 800 years. It served as Egypt’s most vital source of gold and slaves.
41. The civilization of the ancient Egyptians was brought about by__________.
A. the rich alluvial soil of the Nile
B. Egypt’s first ruling family
C. the highly-developed writing, painting, …
D. Egypt’s trade with the outside world
42. Egyptian slaves came from__________. A. Mesopotamia B. Syria and Anatolia C. Lebanon D. Palestine
43. The king was wealthy because__________.
A. huge irrigation projects were set up
B. farmer paid him their tribute C. he was in absolute power D. he possessed all the land
44. The writer said that the annual flooding of the Nile__________. A. helped to develop the arts
B. caused an influx of foreign traders C. needed to be controlled D. led to the discovery of new mines
45. According to the passage, the king was wise__________.
A. to important the things that Egypt did not have
B. to pay for huge irrigation projects C. to control the land D. to own slaves and gold
46. In return for, in the first line, last paragraph, refers to__________. A. the respect Egypt received B. how fast the profit came
C. the protection the Egyptian army provided D. what Egypt exported
47. A suitable title for this passage is__________.
A. The Civilization Of The Ancient Egyptians
B. The Farming Methods Of The Egyptians 4
C. The Might Of The Egyptian Army D. The Landscape Of The Egypt
48. We know the Egyptian Empire was powerful from the__________.
A. way its army fought with other invaders
C. trade and business done with nations
B. long period it extended its power and influence
D. number of crops grown in one season
49. Farm crops would be__________ if there was no water for irrigation. A. harvested B. unprotected C. destroyed D. unavailable
50. From June to October, the flood plains would be__________.
A. inundated with floodwaters from the Nile
B. open to the building of new dams
C. left to the sowing of new crops D. raised to a higher level 41. A 42. C 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A Passage 2
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years
ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A
burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio
or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It
is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be
aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by
fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided
to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows
provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe.
Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small
your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For
extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have
top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar
alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of
breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if
you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have
callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.
51. A well-protected house __________
A. is less likely to be burgled.
B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain.
D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
52. According to the writer, we should _________ . 5
A. avoid leaving our house empty.
B. only go out when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed.
D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
53. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ………… A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative.
D. is where you always find a spare key.
54. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
55. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that ____________
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
C. will stop a potential burglar.
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
56. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ____________ A. is surprisingly difficult.
B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
57. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ___________
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items.
D. are absolutely essential items.
58. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _____________
A. will prevent your home being burgled.
B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people.
D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
59. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
60. The best title for the text is ______________. A. Increasing household crime.
B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. Burglary statistics.
D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. 51. A 52. D 53. A 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. A 58. D 59. D 60. B
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST: (20 PTS) Choose the best answer for each gap in the passage Passage 1
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (56)_________ as
1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The number of public school
libraries increased dramatically (57)_________ the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_________ provided funds for school districts to improve their education
programs and facilities, including their libraries. (59)_________ , many educators claim that since the
legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60)_________ of new
library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts
(61)_________ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses.
Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62)_________ capabilities of the 6
communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries
(63)_________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In
(64)_________, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small
rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65)_________ books
that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged. 61. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly 62. A. though B. with C. during D. when 63. A. that B. who C. which D. this 64. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Otherwise 65. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum 66. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay 67. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial 68. A. for B. with C. on D. by 69. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict 70. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain 61. B 62. D 63. C 64. A 65. C 66. C 67. D 68. B 69. C 70. D Passage 2
The world's rainforests represent a vast reservoir of knowledge and hold potential for the (71)_________.of
new medicines and foods. There is no doubt that
large-scale deforestation (72)_________ the climate
intensifying droughts in the dry season and floods in the rainy season. The result is fewer animal and plant
(73)__________, soil erosion, a water supply which is (74)__________ and poorer health for the local people. By (75)
___________ Rainforest Concern and
sponsoring acres of threatened rainforest for the
Choco-Andean Rainforest Corridor in Ecuador, you will be (76)________ one of the world's most important
ecological areas. (77) _________ these forests live an amazingly high (78) _________ of seriously endangered
species of animals, birds and plants. You will also be (79) ___________ to secure the survival and culture of
the Awa and Cayapas indigenous people, who still live in (80)______________ with their natural environment. 71. A. discovery B. finding C. research D. search 72. A. distorts B. alters C. turns D. differs 73. A. races B. species C. sorts D. brands 74. A. unbelieving B. unreasonable C. unreliable D. uncertain 75. A. taking part B. participating C. entering D- joining 76. A. holding B. protecting C. maintaining D. keeping 77. A. Within B, During C. Under D. Below 78. A. number B. amount C. deal D. sum 79. A. aiding B. contributing C. assisting D. helping 80. A. relation B. connection C. harmony D. agreement 71. A 72.B 73.B 74. C 75. D 76. C 77.A 78.A 79.D 80. C
B. WRITTEN TEST (120 PTS)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 PTS): Fill in each gap in the passages below with ONE suitable word Passage 1
One of the greatest problems with holidays, (81)__________ from the usual travel
complications and accommodation difficulties, (82)__________ the expectations people have of them. When
we go on holiday we expect to leave all the stresses and strains of our daily lives (83)__________ us. We
imagine we will be able to escape to (84)__________ a degree that we even tend to believe, consciously or not,
that we can change our own personalities and become completely different people. The average 7
business-person, tense, preoccupied, short-tempered (85)__________ to relax, envisages herself/himself
(86)__________ from the moment of locking the office door, a radically different (87)__________ of person:
carefree, good-humoured, ready to relax and enjoy whatever adventures present (88)__________. In practice,
we take ourselves with us (89)__________ we go, and the personality that is shaped over years of stress and
tension is almost impossible to shake off at a moment’s notice. It is no wonder so many holidays are a
disappointment, no matter how smoothly they go or how lovely the weather is. In fact, the frequent problems
that crop (90)__________ during the average holiday are probably a welcome distraction from the nagging
feeling that we are not enjoying ourselves as much as we should. 81. apart 82. is 83. behind 84. such 85. unable 86. as 87. kind 88. themselves 89. wherever 90. Up Passage 2
Many celebrated artists have found (91) ________ hard to make ends meet early on in their careers. With a few
well-known exceptions, however, (poor Van Gogh being perhaps the most famous one) most went on to find
recognition within their own lifetime. Picasso’s life story is the kind of rags-to-riches tale (92) _________
gives hope to many an unknown artist. In 1904, he was sharing a draughty and primitive studio complex (93)
_________ thirty other artists. But by his death, he was a multi-millionaire and probably the most celebrated
modern artist ever . Nevertheless, (94)_________ every success story, there must be dozens of artists (perhaps
some potential ‘greats’) who have endured a lifetime of hardship in obscurity. (95) _________ they were
never recognised because their work was (96) _________ of sympathy with the prevailing fashion, or (97)
________ they lacked talent, is impossible to say. Most people see art (98) ________ a vocation rather (99)
________ a career. There (100) _________ indeed be some truth in the idea that artists need to be
exceptionally dedicated to succeed, and even relatively successful artists sometimes have to supplement their
income by working in other areas occasionally. 91. it 92. which/ that 93. with 94. for 95. Whether 96. out 97. bacause 98. as 99. than 100. may/could II. WORD FORMS ( 40 PTS)
Part 1: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word at the end of the sentence
101. We found it (THRILL)___________ to your wonderful news.
102. He left the room without any (EXPLAIN)___________.
103. He didn’t feel happy because he worked (SUCCESS)___________.
104. Many people expressed (DISAGREE)___________ with the whole idea.
105. There was a (WIDE)___________ dissatisfaction with the government’s policies.
106. Her health has (BAD)___________ considerably since we last saw her.
107. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases and other (SICK)___________.
108. He was (INFORMATION)___________ of the consequences in advance.
109. I was kept (WAKE)___________ last night by the noise from a party in the flat above.
110. This road is so bad that it needs (SURFACE)___________. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105 THRILLING EXPLANATION UNSUCCESSFULL DISAGREEMENT WIDESPREA Y S 106. 107. 108. INFORMED 109. AWAKE 110. WORSENED SICKNESSES RESURFACING
Part 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of a word in the box 8 cubist mythology composition tradition violent simple gift delight impress colour
Nancy Andrews’ latest exhibition at the Seagull Gallery proves that she is one of our most
(111)_________ painters. She has emerged from her (112)_________ phase, in which the influence of Picasso
was apparent, and returned to a more (113)_________ style of painting, but without losing her (114)_________
sense of colour and form. She has chosen (115)_________ themes for this show, and her portrait of Bacchus,
for example, has a wonderful (116)_________ about it. But the most (117)_________ work is the large canvas called simply “Mars”.
It is a (118)_________ study, in various shades of red and gold, and its balanced (119)_________ gives
it a pleasing, even restful feel, despite the (1200)_________ of its subject matter. 111. gifted 112. cubist 113. traditional 114. delightful 115. mythological 116. simplicity 117. impressive 118. colourful 119. composition 120. violence
III.ERROR IDENTIFICATION ( 20PTS)
There are ten mistakes in the following paragraph. Find them and correct the
Of the many unexplained phenomenon which continue to puzzle 121 __________ (line 1)
scientists and laymen like, the corn circles of Southern England remain 122 __________ (line 2)
one of the most mysterious. These perfect-formed circles, which, when 123 __________ (line 3)
they see from the air appear to have inscribed with an enormous carving 124 __________ (line 4)
tool, seem to be a part of a significant message; so far, therefore, nobody 125 __________ (line 5)
has managed to decipher them, and it is doubtful if anyone will ever be
able to. But the main question – how the circles came to be there – is just 126 __________ (line 7)
as far of being solved. Although several people had come forward 127 __________ (line 8)
claiming to have made the circles themselves, scientists declare that it 128 __________ (line 9)
would be possible for even a large group create shapes of such precision 129 __________ (line 10)
on such a large scale. These circles have become one of the strong 130__________ (line 11)
arguments in support of the existing of intelligent extra-terrestrial life forms. 121. phenomenon phenomena 126. of from 122. like alike 127. had have 123. perfect- formed perfectly- formed 128. possible impossible 124. have inscribed have been inscribed 129. create to create 125. therefore however 130. existing existence
IV.SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION ( 40 PTS)
A. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
131.They couldn’t do anything to stop it..
Nothing ___________________________________________________________________
132.I ‘m really sory I didn’t invite her to the party? 9
I really wish_________________________________________________________________
133. He was annoyed because his son often came home late.
I made ____________________________________________________________________
134.He sings well and plays the guitar well.
Not only ___________________________________________________________________
135. I‘ve never met such a famous person before.
It is ______________________________________________________________________
131. Nothing could be done to stop it.
132. I really wish I had invited her to the party.
133. He objected to his son’s coming home late.
134. Not only does he sing well but he also play the guitar well.
135. It is the first time I have met such a famous person .
B. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one, using the word given. Do not change the form of the word given.
136. She could not answer the merchants in their own langage . ABLE
She ___________________________________________________________________________
137. They forced him to tell the truth ( MADE)
He ___________________________________________________________________________
138. I ‘m afraid he is not likely to pass the driving test. ( POSSIBLY)
He_____________________________________________________________________________
139.” You have done an excellent job, Lucie,” said the teacher. ( CONGRATULATED)
The teacher_________________________________________________________________________
140. Staying on late at work is becoming less of a problem for me. ( USED)
I_________________________________________________________________________
136. She was unnable answer the merchants in their own language.
137. He was made to tell the truth .
138. He can’t possibly pass thedriving test.
139. The teacher congratulated on having done an excellent job.
140. I am getting to used to staying on late at work. -- THE END -- 10