củng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, và giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi rất hay, củng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi. Gồm 100 câu ngữ pháp phổ biến các em hay gặp, học sinh giỏi 9 cấp tỉnh, thi chuyên vào 10, có đáp án và giải thích chi tiết
ENGLISH PRACTICE 48 I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words A latter B label C ladder D latitude A pour B roar C flour D soar A chase B purchase C bookcase D suitcase A thread B feather C bread D bead A prepare B preface C preparation D prejudice II Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words A amphibian B champagne C cathedral D creature A accommodation B antibiotic C counterclockwise D deforestation A consciousness B ecotourism C biosphere D confirm A architectural B cosmopolitan C appreciative D archeologist 10 A consolidate B context C conference D confidence III Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones 11 From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _ A her permanent residence was B where her permanent residence C permanent residence for her D her permanent residence 12 Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _ employed to investigate the deep sea A can be robots B robots can be C can robots D can robots that are 13 _ is not clear to researchers A Why dinosaurs having become extinct B Why dinosaurs became extinct C Did dinosaurs become extinct D Dinosaurs became extinct 14 The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _ 1956 A while B until C on D when 15 Drinking water _ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth A containing B in which containing C contains D that contain 16 In the 1820’s physical education became _ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities A to be part B which was part C was part D part 17 If you can win his attention _ for you A the so much better B the better so much C so much the better D so the much better 18 The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained A otherwise B therefore C immediately D nevertheless 19 Which agency you work for? A ads B advertised C advertising D advertisement 20 Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health A brought on B coming about C taken up D put through IV Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS 21 Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first: 22 Malnutrition is a major cause of death in those countries where the cultivation of rice have been impeded by recurrent drought 23 Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party 24 John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull 25 Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive 26 Judy decided to wait until after she had taken her exams before having her wisdom teeth pull 27 Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office 28 When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time 29 I try to remember your name but I am afraid I cannot remember it 30 I’d prefer to it on myself because other people make me nervous V Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE 31 I know experience that I my best work early in the morning 32 I am astonished the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning 33 Is it possible to insure yourself nuclear attack? 34 At school today, we had a long discussion _ the best way to learn a foreign language 35 “How can I discourage my boyfriend _ trying to kiss me all the time?” “Eat plenty of garlic.” 36 Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _ the target, and try not to kill anyone 37 Small children should be watched carefully 38 Would you give up your country cottage a town flat? 39 He’ll inherit the money when he comes age 40 The performance on the first night came pretty VI Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word 41 (ADAPT) to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people 42 Police asked (PASS) if they had seen the accident happen 43 What a (WORRY) pair of children They have to be watched every minute of the day 44 Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT) _ to their elders 45 They frequently (MOBILE) _ the traffic as they march through the streets 46 He shook his head in _ (APPROVE) 47 He fought the illness with courage and (DETERMINE) 48 She seems (REASON) happy in her new job 49 Can we (ARRANGE) _the meeting for next Monday at 7? 50 If you weren’t so (ACT) _, you wouldn’t be so fat! VII Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films These scenes, which are (51) _ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to dangerous things safely (52) can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (53) _ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew At an early (54) _ in the production, an expert stuntman is (55) _ in to work out the action scenes and form a team He is the only person who can go (56) the wishes of the director, although he will usually only this in the (57) _ of safety Many famous actors like to the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (58) in for the actors Actors like to become (59) in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk To their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (60) _.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt 51 A remarked B known C referred D named 52 A Everyone B Someone C Anyone D No one 53 A detailed B plain C straight D precise 54 A period B minute C part D stage 55 A led B taken C drawn D called 56 A over B against C through D across 57 A interests B needs C purposes D regards 58 A work B get C put D stand 59 A connected B arranged C involved D affected 60 A limits B ends C frontiers D borders VIII Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (61) Marlon Brando went (62) stage wearing a (63) of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (64) an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (65) the end of the century The idea for the Tshirt came (66) Brando himself He had worn one at rehearsals for the play The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck They had decided to market the shirt (67) a fashionable garment in its (68) right, rather than just something to be worn (69) warmth beneath a denim work shirt (70) an army uniform It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951 A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards IX Read the following passage and choose the best answer Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed 71 What is the main topic of the passage? A the Bengal tiger B international boycott C endangered species D problems with industrialization 72 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing 73 The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters 74 The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity 75 The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and contrast D specific and general information 76 What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to in the passage? A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 77 Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A set aside B combined C organized D taken off 78 The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A lower B raise C make a payment on D make an investment toward 79 What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A buying and selling of animal products overseas B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 80 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A forgiving B concerned C vindictive D surprised X Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 81 She never seems to succeed even though she works hard → Hard 82 Do all the washing, please! → Let 83 I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him → I wish _ 84 Mick thought that we were married → Mick was under 85 The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect → But for his command XI Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes Others blame for man’s fault Which point of view you agree? State at least three relevant evidences _THE END ENGLISH PRACTICE 49 A LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer in each of the following questions (15 pts) 01: They had meals together in the school A café B restaurant C canteen D bar 02: You should your pounds for dollars before going to New York A change B convert C turn D exchange 03: Who is the of this company? A top B head C leader D minister 04: His sister's marriage has been arranged by her family She is marrying a man A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know C she hardly knows D that she hardly know 05: Instead of about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent A exciting B being excited C to excite D to be excited 06: She nearly lost her own life attempting to save the child from drowning A at B with C in D for 07: If I could speak German, I next year studying in Berlin A will spend B had spent C would spend D would have spent 08: There are several means of mass communication The newspaper is one Television is A another B other C the another D the other 09: The police are an incident which took place this afternoon A inspecting B searching C looking out D investigating 10: Someone wanted to Belle Vue Hotel to us A introduce B direct C recommend D tell 11: Tony never comes to class on time and A neither does Pedro B so does Pedro C so doesn’t Pedro D neither doesn’t Pedro 12: Tom: “Thank you for your help.” ~ Mary: “ .” A With all my heart B It’s my pleasure C Never mind me D No problem 13: We won the game if we’d had a few more minutes A have B will C had D could have 14: Mr Ba is intelligent but he common sense A fails B lacks C misses D wants 15: We’ll play tennis and we’ll have lunch A after B then C so D immediately II: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space (5 pts) How much does of this club cost? (MEMBER) MEMBERSHIP She is extremely about the history of art (KNOW) KNOWLEDGEABLE Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more every day (TROUBLE) TROUBLESOME He is completely ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too (EMPLOY) UNEMPLOYABLE His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIIBLE) IRRESPONSIBLY III: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given Use each phrase once only (6 pts) made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat lost her head gave me the cold shoulder took her breath away Pauline completely ignored me this morning She It really to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she as she watched him get on the train The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic It really Susan panicked when the fire broke out She When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock She almost IV: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (14 pts) Mr Pike, who is supposed (witness) the accident, has left the town At this time next week they (sit) in the train on their way to Paris He said that he watered the plants every day He (water) them If he had, they wouldn’t have died No sooner the announcement (make) than everyone started complaining They said they never (make) to anything they didn’t want to before We (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came The pop star who (take) part in over 25 films always avoids (recognize) by wearing dark glasses There’s no point in (try) to get Tim (lend) you his car Not until John (receive) the offer of promotion in writing he (celebrate) 10 He (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it He wishes he (not / buy) it V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that need correction in each of the following questions (5 pts) 01: She asked why did I look so embarrassed when I saw her A B C D 02: There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Mexico A B C D 03: Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest post office? A B C D 04: The children were playing last night outdoors when it began to rain very hard A B C D 05: I’d prefer to it on myself, because other people make me nervous A B C D B READING I: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose (10 pts) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society But there seems little (1) it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2) even environmental ones It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3) – it’s the way society choose to use and abuse them Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (4) We import well over three million tons of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away A high proportion of our annual consumption is in the (5) of packaging, and this (6) about seven per cent by weight of our domestic refuse Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (7) is growing fast The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (8) than coal and one (9) of ‘recovery’ strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the (10) of waste plastic into a fuel A evidence B concern C doubt D likelihood A pleasures B benefits C savings D profits A poison B disaster C disadvantage D evil A resources B processes C products D fuels A way B kind C form D type A takes B makes C carries D constitutes A manufacture B plant C factory D industry A degree B value C demand D effect A measure B mechanism C method D medium 10 A conversion B melting C change D replacement II: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word (10 pts) I was reading an article last week in (1) the writer described how her children has changed as they grow up When they were small she had to (2) up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which wore her out If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (3) with next She dreaded the fact that they might take after her husband, who admitted having (4) _ an uncontrollable child who (5) most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights What was worse was that (6) else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children They had (7) out of all their naughty behavior, and (12) up serious hobbies (8) as chess and playing the piano They never did anything without (9) it over first, and coming to a serious decision She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (10) , and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions (10 pts) Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centres might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centres that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway today 01: The author’s purpose in the passage is to A criticize conventional vehicles C narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles B support the invention of electric cars D describe the possibilities for transportation in the future 02: The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A planes B trolleys C vans D trains 03: The passage would most likely be followed by details about A the neighborhood of the fixture C electric shuttle buses B automated freeways D pollution restrictions in the future 04: The word ‘compact’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A squared B long-range C inexpensive D concentrated 05: In the second paragraph, the author implies that A everyday life will stay much the same in our fixture B a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation C a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed D electric vehicles are not practical for the future 06: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be A much larger than they are today C common as today’s gas stations B more convenient than they are today D equipped with charging devices 07: The word ‘charging’ in this passage refers to A aggression B lightning C electricity D credit cards 08: The word ‘foresee’ in this passage could best be replaced with A imagine B count on C rely on D invent 09: The word ‘commuters’ in paragraph refers to A visitors B cab drivers C shoppers D travelers 10: The word ‘hybrid' in paragraph is closest in meaning to daily A hazardous combination B futuristic C automated D C WRITING I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5 pts) Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill Scarcely I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting Rather The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week There has The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended Had it not Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman It was II: Topic: Media are said to affect us different ways Discuss the matter in a composition (20 pts) -Hết Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm Họ tên thí sinh:…………………….……… …….…….….….; Số báo danh……………………