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KỲ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN THỨ IV, NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 ĐỀ THI VÀ ĐÁP ÁN
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (80 PTS) I. PHONOLOGY (10 PTS)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. superstructure B. apartheid C. virtually D. statute Hint: B
2. A. electrification B. emblem C. exact D. entire Hint: B 3. A. historic B. honesty C. heir D. honorable Hint: A 4. A. curriculum B. coincide C. currency D. conception Hint: C 5. A. knowledge B. technology C. commodity D. ecosystem Hint: D
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. 6. A. apparently B. insurance C. photographer D. politician Hint: D 7. A. humanitarian B. hydroelectric C. geophysical D. telecommuting Hint: C 8. A. desirable B. admirable C. believable D. hospitable Hint: B 9. A. landscape B. broaden C. immediate D. classify Hint: C 10. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete Hint: A II. VOCABULARY (10 PTS)
Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) which best completes each setences:
11. Although he was completely ________ as a future- maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs. A. untrained B. unable C. incapable D. uneducated Hint: A
12. When facing problems, it is important to keep a sense of ___________. A. comparision B. introspection C. relativity D. proportion Hint: D
13. There's _________ to be frightened of the dog; he quite harmless. A. a fear B. no fear C. no need D. any reason Hint: C
14. This evidence should prove ____________ that he was telling the truth. A. once and for all B. now and then C. over and above D. from time to time Hint: A
15. The doctor gave the patient ___________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A. a universal B. a thorough C. an exact D. a whole Hint: B
16. Helmets can give cyclists a false ____________ of security. A. emotion B. sense C. feeling D. expression Hint: C
17. As a _________ parent, my main concern is balancing the needs of a small child with the need to earn a living. A. solo B. single C. sole D. solitary Hint: B
18. In the larger communities special schools are provided for children who have physical or
developmental ________________. A. immature B. inabilities C. incompetence D. disabilities Hint: D
19. Two days passed during with we did not ___________ a single word. A. changed B. exchanged C. snapped D. converted Hint: B
20. A new hydroelectric power station will be built near the village.
A. using water power to produce electricity
B. using hydrogen and carbon to produce electricity
C. using heat to produce electricity
D. using nuclear energy to produce electricity Hint: A
III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE ( 10PTS)
Circle the best option to complete the following setences:
21. Although I have _________ my cousin, I felt ___________ . A. fewer money - happier B. more money – more happy
C. much money than – less happy D. less money than - happier Hint: D
22. The belief that a woman’s place is in the home is ______________ . A. deep - seated B. seated - deep C. deep - seating D. seating - deep Hint: A
23. We were shocked to hear the news of your ___________________. A. to be fired B. having fired B. to fire D. having been fired Hint: D
24. I don’t know French, but I’ll _________________. A. get Tom to translate it B. have it translate C. have Tom to translate it D. make it translated Hint: A
25. Not until the office phoned me ________________.
A. I found out about the meeting
B. had I found out about the meeting
C. did I find out about the meeting
D. that I found out about the meeting Hint: C
26. ___________________, let me know. A. If you heard anything B. Had you heard anything C. Should you hear anything D. Unless you hear anything Hint: C
27. Although there is no official censorship in our country, the press is still _____ the laws of the land. A. subject to B. accountable to C. restrained by D. controlled by Hint: A
28. In the living room, there is _______________ vase.
A. high yellow beautiful wooden
B. beautiful high yellow wooden
C. wooden high yellow beautiful
D. beautiful high yellow wooden Hint: D
29. No one cares about the people __________________. A. whose aid is intended for
B. that the aid is intended for C. for the aid is intended D. whom the aid is intended Hint: B
30. ___________ invisible to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of ways. A. Although is B. Despite C. Even though it D. Although Hint: D
IV. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS ( 10 PTS)
31. It’s difficult to ________________ luxuries when you’re used to having them. A. cut down on B. cut down at C. cut off on D. cut down into Hint: D
32. I will only sign the paper ________________ my solicitor. A. within reach B. of the agreement of C. under surveillance of D. in the presence of Hint: D
33. Governments should _________ international laws agaisnt terrorism. A. bring in B. bring up C. bring about D. bring back Hint: A
34. I can ___________ with most things, but I cannot stand stubborn children. A. put up B. put on C. put aside D. put off Hint: C
35. My assistant will ____________ for me while I’m away. A. stand in B. stand over C. stand off D. stand by Hint: A
36. They should ______________ corporal punishment at school, if you ask me. A. get back B. bring back C. carry over D. keep up Hint: B
37. Doctors advise people who are deficient _________ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. from B. of C. in D. for Hint: C
38. Hardly had the van turned round the corner when one of the back wheels ___________. A. broke away B. came off C. turned out D. rolled down Hint: B
39. She is on of those film stars who ________ everywhere, on TV, in magazines, on Broadway. A. chokes back B. pops up C. bottles up D. shoots down Hint: A
40. I hate the way the boss is always acting ____________ of Bill. A. on approval B. instead C. in the presence D. in favor Hint: D V. GUIDED CLOZE 1 ( 10 PTS)
Choose the appropriate words to complete the following passage:
Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it
often (1)___________ small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the
rocks are slowly worn away. In this way, (2)________ very hard rocks are worn away by the wind.
When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down
the (3)__________. Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea.
Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses
very (4)______ of its soil. The roots of plants help to (5)__________ the rocks and soil in place. Water
that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. Thus, forests
and grasslands(6)________________to slow down erosion.
Even where the land is (7)______________ covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring,
the (8)____________ snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams.
(9)____________ a streamcarries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper.
(10)____________ thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed. 41. A. cleans out B. picks up C. carries out D. holds up 42. A. still B. such C. even D. though 43. A. borders B. topside C. backside D. hillsides 44. A. large B. little C. few D. much 45. A. back B. stay C. hold D. store 46. A. help B. aid C. assist D. facilitate 47. A. strongly B. thickly C. thinly D. scarcely 48. A. melted B. formed C. building D. melting 49. A. Although B. Till C. As D.Until 50. A. After B. During C. Among D. In Hint: 41. B 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47.B 48. D 49. C 50. A GUIDED CLOZE 2 ( 10 PTS)
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
Several years ago an old factory on the edge of Paris was turned into an exhibition center. This
helped many artists (51) __________ had found it too expensive to work in the center of Paris, and
(52) ________for the past few years painters, musicians, actors and (53) ______ people have had
space to work and perform. The people behind the idea now (54) ______to change the use of other old
buildings (55) _________ the same reasons. Sometimes the use of the old building can only (56)
________for a short period of time, a year for example, (57) ______the opportunity is always worth it
for the young artists. On one occasion a businessman lent an old building (58) ______the organizers
for two years, and in that time the artists were (59) ______to put on concerts, art exhibitions and
fashion shows to (60) ______the local people. 51. A. which B.those C. who D. some 52. A. but B. however C. so D. although 53. A. other B. another C. others D. the 54. A. go B. want C. think D. like 55. A. beyond B. by C. with D. for 56. A. seem B. have C. take D. be 57. A. but B. because C. since D. as 58. A. for B. to C. in D. from 59. A. suitable B. able C. better D. successful 60. A. enjoy B. provide C. attract D bring Hint: 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D 56. C 57. A 58. B 59. B 60. C
VI. READING PASAGE 1 ( 10 PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question:
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While
this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new
restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound 5 that it had when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the
late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing
arts hall 10 where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert
hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when
fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial
businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened 15 in one corner of the building, for which the
builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously
damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole
in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later 20 covered with short
curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate
developers unveiled plans to demolish 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the
site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New
York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city.
In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for its 30 sound qualities, and they
replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original
appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the
future have never looked more promising.
61. This passage is mainly about: A. changes to Carnegie Hall
B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall
C. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression
D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
62. The word "extensive" in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. fabulous B. thorough C. devoted D. continuous
63. In line 7, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"? A. dangerous B. significant C. extreme D. harmful
64. What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
A. The acoustic dome was damaged.
B. Space in the building was sold to commer-cial businesses.
C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. D. The stage was renovated. 65. Who was Andrew Carnegie? A. a violinist B. an architect C. a steel mill owner D. mayor of New York City
66. What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall?
A. He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946.
B. He performed on opening night in 1891.
C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.
D. He opened a coffeeshop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.
67. What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation? A. restoring the outer wall B. expanding the lobby C. restoring the plaster trim D. repairing the ceiling
68. The author uses the word "spurred" in line 16 to show that Stern A. predicted the result B. probed the plans C. was told in advance D. was stimulated to act
69. How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall? A. ambiguous B. guarded C. optimistic D. negative
70. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound.
B. a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall.
C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building.
D. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960.
Hint: 61. A 62. B 63. D 64. A 65. C 66. C 67. D 68. D 69. C 70. A READING PASAGE 2 ( 10 PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question:
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned undersea vehicles, along with
breakthroughs in satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations
of divers and diving equipment for scientist’s research on the great oceans of the world. Without a
vehicle, divers often became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because
undersea pressure affects their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult
or impossible. But today, most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to
reduce the risk to human life and make direct observation by means of instruments that are lowered
into the ocean, from samples taken from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites.
Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving
submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial photography from vantage
points above the surface of the water. Some submarines can dive to depths of more than seven miles
and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio equipped buoys can be operated by
remote control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite.
Particularly important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather.
Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the
ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and color of the ocean’s
surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore,
computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellite.
By creating a model of the ocean’s movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns
and possible effects of the ocean on the environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research
ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly
and more effectively. Some of humankind’s most serious problems, especially those concerning energy
and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
71. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Technological advances in oceanography. B. Communication among divers.
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor. D. Undersea vehicles.
72. The word “sluggish” is closest in meaning to __________. A. nervous B. confuse C. slow moving D. very week
73. Divers have had problems in communicating under water because ____________.
A. the pressure affected their speech organs.
B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected.
C. they did not pronounce clearly.
D. the water destroyed their speech organs.
74.This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon _____. A. vehicles as well as divers.
B. radios that divers use to communicate.
C. controlling currents and the weather.
D. the limitations of diving equipment.
75. Undersea vehicles ______________.
A. are too small for a man to fit inside. B. are very slow to respond.
C. have the same limitations that divers have.
D. make direct observations of the ocean floor.
76. The word “cruise” in the paragraph1 could best be replaced by ____________. A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems C. stay in communication D. remain still
77. How is radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater.
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship.
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform.
D. By operators outside the vehicle on a laboratory on shore.
78. Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean’s surface.
B. Cloud formation over the ocean.
C. A model of the ocean’s movements. D. The location of sea ice.
79.The word “ those” refer to ___________. A. ships B. problems C. computers D. vehicles
80. Accoding to the author, what are some of the problems the underwater studies may eventually resolve?
A. Weather and temperature control. B. Food and energy shortages.
C. Transportation and communication problems.
D. Overcrowding and housing problems. Hint: 71. A
72. C 73. A 74. A 75. D 76. A 77. D 78. C 79. B 80. B B. WRITTEN TEST ( 120 PTS)
I. CLOZE TEST: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word for each space: CLOZE TEST 1 ( 20PTS)
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (1) ________ complicated as it
is serious. It is complicated (2) _____________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people.
(3) ________, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile
(4) ________ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much (5) ______ the material
that pollutes the air and (6) ________, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (7) ________ using
many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can
be (8) __________ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen
the (9) _________ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can
pass and enforce laws that (10)______ businesses and individuals to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities. Hint: 1. as 2. because 3. For example 4. provides 5. of 6. water 7. stop 8. gradually 9. amount 10. require CLOZE TEST 2 (20PTS) MAN AND STUDY
All men should study. We study to (11) ________ our knowledge and develop our intelligence.
An uneducated man can only utilize his (12) __________ strength to work and live. An educated
man, (13) ________ his strength, still has the faculty of his intelligent brain and good reflection. His
intelligence and thought enable him to help his physical strength to act more quickly (14) ________ cleverly.
In a same profession or work, the educated man differs (15) ___________ the uneducated
considerably. Therefore, intellectual workers have to study, this is a matter of course but (16)
___________ workers must also (17) __________ an education.
In civilized countries compulsory education has been applied. (18) ____________ must spend seven
or eight years studying. From ploughmen to labourers in these (19) __________, no one is (20)
____________ to read a book or paper fluently. Hint: 11. widen 12. body 13. without 14. and 15. from 16. manual 17. acquire 18. Man 19. nations 20. unable II. WORD FORMATION:
PART 1: Complete the following sentences with correct form of the words given. ( 20PTS)
1. Like many other __________ of my age, I dread to use hi-tech gears. (TECHNICAL)
2. Bacteria derived from __________ disease can be contagious among people having reciprocal contact. (MENINGES)
3. The woman is getting older. She is now in the __________ year of her age. (LIGHT)
4. Chemicals are easily __________ if they are laid open in the atmosphere for a long time. (ACTION)
5. The spectators booed as the referee did not disallow the _______ goal. (SIDE)
6. The government must work at full tilt to promote the economy and reduce the ________. (EFFICIENT)
7. The Earth is experiencing a major ________ in the climate. (HEAVE)
8. My ________ is the unique thing that distinguishes me from others. (MARK)
9. Children who grow up in peace tend to be more ________ than those who grow up in war. (ADAPT)
10. My mother ________ me a great deal of encouragement after I got bad grades in my exam. (VOUCH) Hint: 1.technophobes 6. deficits 2. meniggitic 7. upheaval 3. twilight 8. birthmark 4. deactivated 9. maladapted 5. offside 10. vouchsafed
PART 2: Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the line to form a word that fits in
the gap in the same line. ( 20PTS) THE MEDIA COMMENTATOR
Alive broadcast of any public event, as aspace flight or sporting
occasion, is almost (1)_______ accompanied by the thoughts of a VARIABLE
commentator. This may be on television, along with the relavant pictures, or
(2) _______ on radio. The technique involved differs between the two ALTERNATE
media, with radio broadcasters needing tobe more explicit and (3) ______ DESCRIBE
because of the (4) _________ of vision information. TV commentators do ABSENT
not need to paint a picture for their audience; instead various (5) _________ OBSERVE
should add to the imges that are aleady there. There will sometimes be
silences and pauses in TV commentary, although these are becoming
increasingly rare. Both types of commentator shouldtry to be informative,but
should avoid sounding (6) _________ . OPINION
In sport commentary, (7) _________ and impartiality to both sides is vital, FAIR
but spontaneity and (8) ________ are valued by those watching or listening. ENTHUSE
Sports commentators usually broadcast livein an essentially unscripted way,
although they may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports
statastics. Because of the (9) _______ nature of live event,thorough PREDICT
preparation in advance in vital. The Internet has helpedenormously with the
aspectof the job. anyone interested in becoming a commentator should have
excellent organisational skills, the willingness to work (10) ________ and a REGULAR strong voice. Hint: 1. invariably 2. alternatively 3. descriptive 4. absence 5. observation 6. opinionated 7. fairness 8. enthusiasm 9. unpredictable 10. irregular
III. ERROR CORRECTION (20PTS)
Find and correct 10 errors that the following passage contains. Underline the error and write the
correction in the space provided. (0) is an example.
Advances in technology have led to many improvement in the field 0/ improvements
of communication. Today, sitting in the office we can talk without 1/…
clients who are far away in some other country and we have access to
video conferencing, email and Whatsapp applications. For instance, 2/..
with video conferencing one can interact face-to-face with their love 3/..
ones who are located in difference nation. News and information can 4/..
be shared on real time basis and this is only possibly with new 5/..
invention. The world seems to have come closest as people do not have 6/..
to write letters and then wait for days to get reply as usage to happen 7/..
many years back because communicator happens much faster. There 8/..
are also many social networking sites which an individual can stay in 9/..
touch with friends and relatives on the same time and find friends with 10/..
whom he might have lost the contacts.
Hint: 1. without ⇨with 2. email ⇨ emails 3. love ⇨ loved 4. difference ⇨ different
5. possibly ⇨ possible 6. closest ⇨ closer 7. usage ⇨ used
8. communicator ⇨ communication 9. which ⇨ where 10. on ⇨ at
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)
Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such the way that their meaning remain unchanged:
1. You should make an effort to get out and about more.
It's high time _________________________________________________________________
Hint: It's high time you got out and about more.
2. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They _______________________________________________________________________
Hint: They has been testing/ trying (out)/ has tested a new flu vaccine since.
3. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command _________________________________________________________
Hint: But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail.
4. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard
Hard _______________________________________________________________________
Hint: Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed.
5. In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she’s got on very well.
Reluctant ____________________________________________________________________
Hint: Reluctant though she was to take the job at first, she’s got on very well.
6. You must never mention this to him. (UNDER)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hint: Under no circumstances must you mention this to him.
7. Although he had his legs cut off after a serious accident, he competed in the Olympic Games and won a medal. (PREVENT)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hint: His legs being cut off did not/ could not prevent him from competing in the Olympic Games and winning a medal.
8. I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known. (WHOSE)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hint: That commentator, whose name I’ve forgot/ forgotten, is very well – known.
9. Martin cannot go any higher in his career. (PINNACLE)
Martin ______________________________________________________________ his career.
Hint: Martin has reached the pinnacle of his career.
10. If I was left alone, I would finish the job quickly. (INTERRUPTING)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hint: If you hadn’t kept interrupting/ stopped interrupting me, I would finish the job quickly. _ GOOD LUCK_