ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2021-2022 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 6 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (4 pts) 1 A advantage B addition C advertise D adventure 2 A like B lively C live D life 3 A laugh B plough C cough D enough 4 A laughed B coughed C increased D closed II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (3 pts) 1 A communicate B experience C embroidery D inspiration 2 A banyan B blanket C gather D exchange 3 A behave B decorate C expect D describe III Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Circle the letter A, B , C or D (10 pts) 1 I wish he _ change his minds so often! A shouldn’t B wouldn’t C mightn’t D couldn’t 2 She asked me if I _a laptop computer the following day A buy B will buy C bought D would buy 3 English is used as an access _ world scholarship and world trade A into B for C to D toward 4 Why don't you _ Joanna a ring and ask her to come over for dinner tonight? A call B make C phone D give 5: John: "Do you think we should use public transportation to protect our environment?" - Laura: " " A Yes, it's an absurd idea B There's no doubt about it C Well, that's very surprising D Of course not You bet! 6: - Ella: "Can I come with you to the party, mum? - Mum: "I'd rather you _ at home, darling Don't you remember you '11 have an exam tomorrow?" A to stay B staying C stay D stayed 7: The exam results don't _until the end of August A show up B pass off C go out D come out 8 Emma and Karen used to be good friends that I'm surprised they don't get on now A so B too C such D enough 9 Someone's been in here, ? A haven't they B has he C isn't she D aren't they 10 Katie really _ her mother She has got the same character A takes after B takes up C takes in D takes on IV Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form (4 pts) 1 The money (steal) …………………….…………… in the robbery was never found 2 Come in, please I (wait) for you long 3 George as well as his brothers (not go)………… …………………… to the cinema very often 4 I (phone)…………………… ………… you at 9 p.m last night but you ( not answer) …………………… it What were you doing at that time? - I heard it actually, but I was busy (feed)…………… ………… the chickens in the garden so I wasn’t able to answer it in time 1 5 The latest poem (write)…………………….…… by Ogden Nash (translate) ………………………………… into many languages so far V Fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in capital letter to complete each sentence (5 pts) 1 The end of the film really disappointed me It was totally ……………………………(believe) 2 The family has the important function of ……………………………………children ( society) 3 Many people were buried ……………………………………… after the earthquake (live) 4 I was annoyed at his……………………………………….… to co-operate (refuse) 5 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is ……………… ……… (destroy) VI Find the mistake from A, B, C or D in each sentence, circle and correct them (5pts) 1 Although most people are known that there is a list of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them A B C D 2 It is an opportunity for all family members to gather, exchange wishes, and having dinner together A B C D 3 He warned me to make an eye on my luggage as that place was full of thieves A B C D 4 The world’s population was higher in the 1980s more than in the 1960s A B C D 5 In the days leading up to Tet, each family traditional cooks special holiday foods such as mut, and banh day A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 VII Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (10 pts) The purpose of advertising is to (1)….… people to buy things Nowadays, (2)…… , advertisers don’t attempt to sell a product to everybody; they try to target the product at a particular segment or group of the population Market research attempts to identify these people and the products they need Most products have a (3)….… name and advertisers aim, through promotion and publicity, to turn these into recognizable brands This gives the product an imaginary added (4) …… which somehow convinces people it is worth paying extra for Once an (5)… … agency has been commissioned by a producer, it will set about organizing an advertising campaign Slogans will be invented, advertising copy will be written and the Media Planning and Buying department will work out which media will be best (6)…… for the particular niche the product is (7)…… at The advertiser will try to position the product relative to its rivals and will point out its (8)…… and superiority (9)…… products are often international, advertising tends to (10)… quite different in different countries, often falling back on stereotype images for each national market 1 A make B persuade C try D sell 2 A although B well C but D however 3 A brand B ancient C bad D excellent 4 A price B value C personal D government 5 A old B other C estate D advertising 6 A paid B rewarded C suited D engineered 7 A thrown B shot C aimed D regarded 8 A errors B size C advantages D disadvantages 9 A Very B Although C Well D Nevertheless 2 10 A have B be C come D fall VIII Choose the best phrase from A-H to fill in each blank in the passage below (4 points) A who believe that children E and a little amusement can’t be B can be bad for the child’s development F will sit there quietly for a while C with letting a very small child G forty or fifty years ago D if too much television harms children or not H was limited to not much Is there really anything wrong (1) watch television for a few hours a day? This is a question that didn’t need to be asked ( 2 ) _, when children’s television in the UK ( 3 ) more than an hour a day But now that daytime television has become a reality, and many homes have satellite receivers with channels purely for children, parents have to decide (4) There are those parents (5) need conversation and interaction with real people in order to develop properly, because watching television too much (6) On the other hand, the vast majority of parents feel that watching lively, bright cartoon and puppet shows on television is fun for the child, (7) _ such a bad thing One thing is quite clear: being able to place a baby in front of the television in the knowledge that he or she (8) _ gives parents a welcome break now and then IX Read the passage carefully, then circle the best answer (5 pts) Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution Therefore, it’s important to improve, explore and develop such alternatives energy sources as nuclear, water, solar and wind power Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they create the difficult problem of what to do with nuclear waste Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water Wind power is a pollution – free source of renewable energy but it can’t be used in many parts of the world where there is insufficient wind Solar power is renewable, it does not cause pollution and it does not add the earth’s heat load However, it is difficult to collect and store Solar power also requires expensive equipment Every source of energy has its disadvantages One way to minimize them is to use less energy Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity’s future 1 Coal, oil and natural gas A are very great in amount B will never be used up C are a major source of pollution D supply some of its power 2 Nuclear power plants A are difficult to build B pollute the atmosphere C are very cheap to maintain D create the problem of nuclear waste 3 Wind power A can not be used in places where there is insufficient wind B is completely used up C is a source of pollution D can not replace itself 4 What is the advantage of these alternatives? A They are non – renewable forms of energy B They are environmentally friendly energy sources C They are all very practical D They are inexpensive to exploit 5 From the passage, it can be inferred that to solve our energy problem 3 A we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences B scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy C scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas D a combination of conservation and invention will be needed X Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word (10 pts) The Internet is made …………………… (1) of millions of computers linked together around the world in ……………………… (2) a way that information can be sent from any computer to any other 24 hours a day These …………………… (3) can be in homes, schools, universities, government departments, or businesses The Internet is often described as a network of networks ………… …………… (4) all the smaller networks of organizations are linked together into one giant network ……….……………… (5) the Internet All computers are pretty much equal once connected to the Internet, the ……….……………… (6) difference will be the speed of the connection …………………… (7) is dependent on your Internet Service Provider and your own modem ……………… ……… (8) are many things you can do and participate in once connected to the Internet They include using a range of services to communicate and share information and things quickly and inexpensively ………………….………… ( 9) millions of people, …………… …………… (10) young and old and from diverse cultures around the world XI Complete the sentences using the suggested words (5 pts) 1 It/ time/ you/ decide/ what/ prepare/ party …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 I/ never/ talk/ him again/ unless/ he/ apologize/ rudeness …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Last time/ I/ play football/ be/ in 1998 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Exercise/ take regular / improves / fitness / our body / mind 5 room/ be/ dirty/ that/ it / need/ clean/ ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… XII Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one (5pts) 1 I can’t manage to see what the price is Let’s ask inside I can’t make …………………………………….…… ………………… 2 “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs Smith asked Mrs Smith asked ……………………………………………………………………………… 3.I took little notice of the man standing at the gate I didn't pay………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 She feels happy because of her coming birthday party Her coming 5 You can’t smoke anywhere in the hospital Smoking is XIII Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given Do not alter these words in any way ( 5pts) 4 1.They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon (pressure) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me (putting) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night (such) It………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… 4 You need a new shirt Your old one is too small (grown) …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 5 I was strongly impressed by the performance of that young singer (impression) …………………………………………………….……… XIV Writing: Write a paragraph ( 120-140 words ) about the importance of doing homework (10pts) …… -THE END - 5 6 key: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR ( 80 pts) I (4 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm 1 C 2.C 3 B 4 D II (3 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm 1.D 2 D 3 B III (10 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm 1.B 2 D 3 C 4 D 5 B 6.D 7 D 8 C 9 A 10 A IV (4 điểm) Mỗi câu chia động từ đúng cho 0,5 điểm 1.stolen 2 have been waiting 3 doesn’t go 5 written - has been translated 4 phoned - didn’t answer - feeding V (5 điểm) Mỗi câu biến đổi từ loại đúng cho 1 điểm 1 unbelievable 2 socializing/ socialising 3.alive 4 refusal 5 self-destructiv VI (5 điểm) Mỗi câu tìm đúng lỗi sai cho 0,5 điểm, sửa đúng cho 0,5 điểm 1 B know 2 D have 3 A to keep 4 D than 5 traditionally 5 D advertising VII (5 điểm) Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0,5 điểm 10 B be 1 B persuade 2 D however 3 A brand 4 B value 8 F 6 C suited 7 C aimed 8 C advantages 9 B Although 5 called 10 both VIII (4 điểm) Mỗi chỗ chọn đúng cho 0,5 điểm 1 C 2 G 3 H 4 D 5 A 6 B 7 E IX (5 điểm) Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 D X (10 điểm) Mỗi chỗ trống điền đúng cho 1 điểm 1 up 2 such 3 computers 4.because/since/as 6 only/unique 7 which/that 8 There 9 with XI (5 điểm) Mỗi câu dùng từ gợi ý và viết lại đúng cho 1 điểm 1 It’s time you decided what to prepare for the party / It’s time for you to decide what to prepare for the party 2 I will never talk to him again unless he apologizes for his rudeness 3 The last time I played football was in 1998 4.Exercise (which is) taken regularly improves the fitness of our body and (our) mind 5 The ( our/ my) room was/is so dirty that it needs cleaning XII (5 điểm) Mỗi câu viết lại đúng cho 1 điểm 1 I can’t make out what the price is Let’s ask inside 2 (Mrs Smith asked) (me) where the station car-park was 3.I didn't pay attention (much) to the man standing at the gate 4 Her coming birthday party makes her feel happy/ happy 5 Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the hospital/ is prohibited everywhere in the hospital XIII (5 điểm) Mỗi câu viết lại câu đúng cho 1 điểm 1.They are putting pressure on me to make a decision soon 7 2.I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is putting me off 3.It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night 4 You have grown out of your old coat 5 The performance of that young singer made a strong impression on me XIV ( 10 điểm) Write a paragraph (120-140 words) Các tiêu chí chấm bài viết đoạn văn 8