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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HUYỆN THANH OAI ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC: 2013 - 2014 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH (VỊNG 1) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi gồm có 06 trang, từ trang 01 đến trang 06 - Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi số 1: - Bằng số:…………… ……………………………………… - Bằng chữ:…………… Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi số 2: ……………………… ……………………………………… Số phách (Do Chủ tịch hội đồng chấm thi ghi) ………………… A PHONETICS: I Choose the word in each group which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others: (3 × 0,2=0,6 pt) A weather B breathe C healthy D although A casual B equal C gradual D mutual A moustache B championship C machinery D champagne II Choose the word that has the main stress is in a different position from the others: (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) A necessary B inform C interest D dangerous A agree B internet C radio D travel A competition B importance C participate D disqualify B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: I Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 × 0,2 = 4,0 pts) You can’t go to the fair today……… … you finish the homework A without B don’t C except D unless I’m afraid we shall have to………….………… the meeting until next Monday A reorganize B postpone C replace D forward Nobody helped me; I did it …………… … A myself all B by myself all C all by myself D by all myself 10 Mr Nam …………… … the travel agent as soon as he saw the advertisements A had phoned B phoned C am phoning D have phoned 11 I’m surprising their performance went so well after only two………….………… A rehearsals B applauses C auditions D directions 12 The …………… … area of our city is not very attractive A industry B industrialism C industrialization D industrial 13 My elder sister………….………… as a teacher for seven years so far A has worked B is working C worked 14 People who are out of work are …………… … A employee B unemployed C employment D has working D unemployed 15 Peter fell off his motorbike, and he’s been in bad…………… ….for some days now A circumstance B situation C condition D development 16 You need to talk to a person………….…… you can trust You will feel better A whom B which C whose D where 17 Her parents died when she was very young, so she was ……….………… by her cousin A grown up B brought up C taken after D taken care 18 It’s very………….………… of you to lend me your car for the whole week A thoughtless B ambitious C modest D generous 19 They are going to take some days…………… next month to help me move my house A over B out C off D up 20 The man…………… ….his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet A whom he left B who he left C who left D whose left 21 ………….………… I’m eating less than usual, I still seem to be gaining weight A Because B If C Unless D Although 22 Those policemen have questioned us at some length and we don’t enjoy …….………… A being questioned B to question C to be questioning D to be questioned 23 Jack’s shoes are very dirty They need A cleaning B cleaner C to clean D clean 24 Don't touch the wall It A was just painted B just painted C has just painted D.has just been painted 25 If we hurry, we might get there to catch the early train A right B in time C at time D before time 26 Each of the guests a bunch of flowers A are given B is given C were given D give II Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) Breakfast is one of those meals that varies from person to person, and country (27) ………………… country For some people it means a slice of toast and some coffee In various places I’ve also been (28)…….………… cheese and fruit Bussinessmen executive might eat breakfast at the office, while for many school children, (29)…….………… is a glass of milk at home, and then a long wait until the first break of the morning, when (30) ………….…… eat sandwiches or a chocolate bar Some families sit down and eat together in the (31)……….………… , and listen to (32)……….………… news on the radio or watch early morning television For other people, the early morning is a rush (33)……… ………… work or school, and there just simply isn’t time -> Your answers: 27 …….………… 28 …….………… 31 ……….……… 32 …….………… 29 ……….……… 30 ……….………… 33 ……….………… III Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 34 They remain close friends, despite having had many………….…………… (ARGUE) 35 It’s a lovely place all year round because of the great …………… ……….………… of flowers and trees which grow in the city center (VARY) 36 The accident was tragic because of its suddenness causing the………….………… of many passengers who would otherwise have been saved (DEAD) 37 Contrary to popular………….……………… , Walt Disney’s first theme park was not Disneyland It was a garden in Bel Air, California (BELIEVE) 38 There are many …… ……….………… on television, on the radio and on the Internet nowadays (ADVERTISE) 39 The weather made our progress imppossible It was raining ….………….………… all night, so we had to be careful as we walked through the thick jungle (HEAVY) 40 Most ………….………… who visit Britain are surprised to find that its inhabitants are more informal than they had imagined (FOREIGN) -> Your answers: 34 …….………… 38 …….………… 35 …….………… 39 …….………… 36.….………… 40 ….………… 37….……… … IV Fill in the missing preposition or adverb: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41 My father’s birthday is …….………… July 18 42 The law limiting the amount …….………… foreign exchange you can take out of the country should have been done away with years ago 43 Last night I spoke to my grandparents …….………… my hobby 44 Mrs Lan’s school is preparing …….………… the coming Teachers’ Day 45 The teacher divided the class …….………… two groups 46 Do you go to school …….………… bicycle or …….………… foot? 47 Every body was very surprised …….………… the news on the TV this morning 48 This picture reminds me …….………… my childhood in the countryside 49 Two years ago, they rented a very big house next door …….………… mine 50 He doesn’t take much exercise apart …….………… walking -> Your answers: 41.………… 46 ………… 42 ………… 47 ………… 43 ………… 48 ………… 44 ………… 49 ………… 45 ………… 50 ………… C READING: I Read the passage and circle the best option to complete the passage: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) The Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest body of water It (51)………… a third of the Earth’s surface, having an area of 179,7 million (52)…………kilometers, significantly larger than Earth’s entire landmass, with room for another Africa to spare (53)………… approximately 15,500 kilometers from the Bering Sea in the Arctic to the icy margins of Antarctica’s Ross Sea in the south, the Pacific (54)………… about 25,000 islands Some scientists state that the Pacific Ocean may be shrinking while the Atlantic Ocean is increasing (55)…………size However, the Pacific is not always (56)………… The lands around the Pacific are (57)……… volcanoes and often affected by the earthquakes Tsunamis, caused by (58)………… earthquakes, have devastated many islands and destroyed entire towns The Pacific ocean is generally believed (59)………… warmer than the Atlantic ocean The ocean was sighted by Europeans early in the 16th century, first by Vasco Balboa (1513) and then by Ferdinand Magellan, (60)……… crossed the Pacific during his circumnavigation from 1519 to 1522 51 A discovers 52 A square B covers B round C recovers C rectangle D takes D sphere 53 A Widening 54 A confirms 55 A in 56 A peace 57 A crowded with 58 A underground 59 A to be 60 A that B Broadening B controlled B at B peaceful B familiar with B undercharge B be B who C Enlarging C contains C of C peacefully C accustomed C undersea C being C what D Extending D consists D for D peacefulness D full of D undercoat D been D whom II Choose the best item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Thank you both for the wonderful present Both Jill and I have always wanted to go to France and visit the many museums We were so shocked when we first saw the airplane tickets that we almost fainted! It was more than we could have hoped to receive airplane tickets to France as a present! Paris is wonderful! The only trouble is trying to decide where to go I want to go to the museums, but Jill wants to see more of the beautiful traditional churches In the end, we decided to see the churches in the morning when the weather is cool, and the museums in the afternoon because they’re air-conditioned This allows us to get the most sight-seeing done during our two-week stay There are many coffee shops, too Jill likes sitting outsite and watching people, but I like sitting inside where I can enjoy the smell of the coffee French coffee is so much more aromantic and stronger than the coffee we used to have at home We sent you a postcard, it is a picture of the Eiffel Tower I think we will arrive home right after you get it Thanks again for the lovely trip! Love, Freddy and Jill 61 What did Freddy’s grandparents give him and Jill for a wedding present? A Tickets to a museum B A cake C Some coffee D A trip to France 62 Based on this letter, which of the following could be inferred? A Freddy and Jill hate to travel B Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill is an outdoor person C Freddy is an outdoor person, and Jill is an indoor person D Both Freddy and Jill are indoor people 63 Why did they decide to visit the museum in the afternoon? - Because… A the art is better in the afternoon B they could get a discounted price in the afternoon C the museums are closed in the mornings D the weather is hot and the museums have air conditioning 64 How long was their trip? A The reading does not say B One week C Two weeks D One month 65 Freddy likes sitting inside the coffee shops………………………… A because he enjoys the smell of French coffee B because it often rains outside C because it’s too cold to sit outside D because he likes to enjoy the music -> Your answers: 61……… … 62 …… …… 63 …… …… 64 ……… … 65 …… …… III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage: (10 × 0,2= 2,0 pts) ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK On these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (66) young people to find a job If they are lucky (67) to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (68) there are at least 20 other applicants for the (69) If a company is thinking of offering (70) a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (71) someone who knows you well (72) taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract You will probably have to some training, (73) help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (74) to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (75) job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a pension scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are retired Finally, good luck! -> Your answers: 66…………… 71…………… 67…………… 72…………… 68…………… 73…………… 69…………… 74…………… 70…………… 75…………… D WRITING: I Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given Do not change the forms of these words in any way: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76 Nobody expected her to lose, but she did (against) ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late (objected) ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 78 The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather (prevented) ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 79 We can’t buy the house because we don’t have enough money (had) ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 80 The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night (such) ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… II Write complete sentences, using the suggested words: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81 Remember / post / this letter / when/ you / go / post office ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 82 My grandfather / give up / smoke /recently ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 83 This morning, when / I / write / letter / penpal in America, / the phone/ ring ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 84 My younger brother, Trung / spend / most / free time / look / the information / Internet/ last year ->……………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 Mr Hoang/use /walk/school/when /little boy ->…………………………………………………………………………………………… III Write a paragraph, about 200 words to describe the seasons in Viet Nam (3 pts): HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC: 2013 – 2014 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH (VỊNG 1) A PHONETICS: I Choose the word in each group which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others: (3 × 0,2=0,6 pt) C healthy B equal B championship II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others: (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) B inform A agree A competition B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: I Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 × 0,2 = 4,0 pts) D unless 11 A rehearsals B postpone 12 D industrial 15 C condition 19 C off 23 A cleaning 16 A whom 20 C who left 24 D has just been painted C all by myself 13 A has worked 17 B brought up 21 D Although 25 B in time 10 B phoned 14 D unemployed 18 D generous 22 A being questioned 26 B is given II Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 27 to 28 offered 29 breakfast 30 they 31 morning 32 what 33 to III Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (o): (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 34 arguments 35 variety 36 dealth 37 belief 38 advertisements 39 heavily 40 foreigners IV Fill in the missing preposition or adverb: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41.on 46 by…on 42 of 47 at 43 about 48 of 44 for 49 to 45 into 50 from C READING: I Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 51 B covers 52 A square 53 54 55 A in 56 57 58 59 A to be 60 D Extending C contains B peaceful D full of C undersea B who II Choose the best item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 61 D A trip to France 62 B Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill is an outdoor person 63 D The weather is hot and the museums have air conditioning 64 C Two weeks 65 A because he enjoys the smell of French coffee III Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 66 for 71 or 67 enough 72 Before 68 that 73 which 69 job 74 hard 70 you 75 another D WRITING: I Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given Do not change the forms of these words in any way: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76 Against everybody’s expectation, she lost 77 The boss objected to his secretary’s coming to work late 78 The bad weather prevented the plane from taking off 79 If we had enough money, we could buy the house 80 It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night II Write complete sentence using the suggested words: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81 Remember to post this letter when you go to the post office 82 My grandfather has given up smoking recently 83 This morning, when I was writing a letter to my penpal in America, the phone rang 84 My younger brother, Trung spent most of his free time looking for the information on the Internet last year 85 Mr Hoang used to walk to school when he was a little boy III Write a paragraph, about 200 words to describe the seasons in Viet Nam (3 pts): Mở bài: Nêu chủ đề viết 0,5 điểm Thân bài: Kể tên mùa năm Việt Nam; đặc tính, tình hình thời tiết mùa riêng biệt ảnh hưởng tới người, mùa màng vv… nào; nêu số ví dụ minh hoạ Ví dụ ta thường làm mùa hè trời nóng, thời tiết kéo dài bao lâu, từ tháng đến tháng … 2,0 điểm Kết luận: Tóm tắt nội dung viết 0,5 điểm ... paragraph, about 200 words to describe the seasons in Viet Nam (3 pts): HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC: 2013 – 2014 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH (VỊNG 1) A PHONETICS: I Choose the word in each... cool, and the museums in the afternoon because they’re air-conditioned This allows us to get the most sight-seeing done during our two-week stay There are many coffee shops, too Jill likes sitting... off because of the bad weather (prevented) -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 79 We can’t buy the house because we don’t have enough money (had) -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 80 The