Competitive swimming became popular in the nineteenth century, and comprises 34 individual events - 17 male events and 17 female events.. Swimmers generally choose to swim front crawl in
Trang 1KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỐI NĂM 2011
MÔN: ANH VĂN – ĐỀ 1
PRONUNCIATION
A Circle the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other three
B Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the other three
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A Vocabulary
Choose the word that best fits each blank
6 is the sport that you move through water in a horizontal position using the arms legs
7 Every athlete needs a(n) _ to be allowed to go abroad
8 Scuba-diving is the sport of swimming using special breathing equipment
9 Is it a clear by Ford on the goal keeper?
10 Teams try to kick the ball into the other team's
11 the match ended in a(n)
12 She the last few meters
C jumped a long distance very fast D stamped on feet very fast
13 Police a number of violent spectators from the stadium
14 The referee awarded a (n) _ to the home team
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B Gramar
Choose the word / phrase that best fits each blank
17 He moved to the seaside _ the sake of his health
18 He _ be very courageous to climb that dangerous mountain
19 When you take ice out of the freezer, it _
20 You'd better resign before they find out about what you _ in the company
21 I'm not surprised she changed her mind the last moment
22 David was trying to take over another cyclist when he _
23 I always listen to _ radio in the morning
24 This is the hour _ the children usually go to bed
25 A present was sent me last week
26 No one knows what color dinosaurs were _ no sample of their skin has
survived
27 Chocolate is prepared by a complex process of cleaning, blending, and roasting cocoa beans which
be ground ans mixed with sugar
28 I didn't know you were capable cooking such a wonderful meal
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29 Most of the flights to Florida were overbooked since it was the holiday and there were _
Snowstorms predicted in the North
30 He enjoys motorcycle riding the danger
READING COMPREHENSION
A Read the passage and choose the best answers
The goal of competitive swimming is to be the fastest over a given distance Competitive swimming became popular in the nineteenth century, and comprises 34 individual events
- 17 male events and 17 female events Swimming is an event at the Summer Olympic Games, where male and female athletes compete in 13 of the recognized events each Olympic events are held in a 50 meter pool
The four competitive strokes are the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle (front crawl) A swimmer may swim any stroke or combination of strokes in a freestyle race Swimmers generally choose to swim front crawl in a freestyle event since it is the fastest and easiest stroke Disqualification will occur if the stroke is not swum correctly, for example if the swimmer does touch the wall with two hands during breaststroke or butterfly
In the USA and the UK, communities may sponsor competitive swimming leagues for children and teenagers, made up of swim teams These leagues for the most part adhere to recognize swimming rules, swim the standard strokes, but swim shorter lengths as events
in swim meets These leagues are usually active in the warmer months, and are not
directly associated with a national world swimming experience in such a local swim team may go on to join a nationally-governed team
In Australia such competition is usually conducted UN deer the auspices of a club
affiliated with the State Association which in turn is affiliated with Swimming Australia, the FINA accredited body This provides a direct pathway to top level competition for those capable of taking it while still providing a more relaxed environment for those whose main intent is to have fun swimming competitively
31 What is the passage mainly about?
32 How many kinds are there in competitive strokes?
33 Why do swimmers choose to swim front crawl?
Trang 4A Because it is the most comfortable stroke B Because it is the safest stroke
the swimmers
34 Where can we find sponsors for competitive swimming for children and teenagers?
35 What is the main intent of competitive swimming?
B Choose the suitable world to fill in each blank
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise Because the density of the human body is very similar (36) that of water, the body is supported by the water and less stress is therefore placed on joints and bones Swimming is (37) used as an exercise in rehabilitation after injuries or for those with disabilities
Resistance swimming is one form of swimming (38) It is done either for training purposes, to hold the swimmer in place for stroke analysis, or to enable
swimming in a confined space for (39) _ reason Resistance swimming can be done either against a stream of moving water or by holding the swimmer stationary with spastic attachments
Swimming is primarily an aerobic exercise due to the long exercise, requiring a constant oxygen supply to the muscles As with most aerobic exercise swimming is believed to (40) the harmful effects of stress
WRITING
A Sentence Transformation
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one
41 They will invite us to their wedding anniversary
A We will invite them to our wedding anniversary
B They want to invite to us to our wedding anniversary
C We will be invited to their wedding anniversary
D They will be invited to their wedding anniversary
42 If people want to go snorkeling, they need a mask, a snorkel and swimming trunks
A In order for us to go snorkeling, they need a mask, a snorkel and swimming trunks
B In order to go snorkeling, people need a mask, a snorkel and swimming trunks
Trang 5C So that to go swimming, they need a mask, a snorkel and swimming trunk
D For them going snorkeling, they need a mask, a snorkel and swimming trunks
43 "Don't eat these bananas, Tom!" said his mother
A Tom's mother told him not to eat those bananas
B Tom's mother allowed him to eat those bananas
C Tom's mother asked him to not eat those bananas
D Tom's mother wanted him to eat those bananas
44 The boys were arrested They have now been released
A The boys which were arrested have now been released
B The boys who were arrested have now been released
C The boys whose were arrested have now been released
D The boys who have now been released were arrested
45 It took me 4 hours to fix the washing machine
A I spend 4 hours to fix the washing machine
B It took me to fix the washing machine 4 hours
C I spent 4 hours fixing the washing machine
D tasking me 4 hours is fixing the washing machine
B Error Recognition
Identify the word / phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct
46 Have you already heard of the new famous pianist who is playing in town?
A B C D
This evening
47 The personal computers that were ordered last week have already arrived
A B
And are being installed by the technicians who has the most training
C D
48 An opera singer is required having a powerful and beautiful voice
A B C D
49 Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator are going to
A B C D
Have to make a decision
50 There are thousand of different types of roses
A B C D
KEY:
PRONUNCIATION
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
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18 C 19 D 20 C 21 C 22 D 23 B
READING COMPREHENSION
31 B 32 D 33 C 34 C 35 A
36 B 37 C 38 B 39 B 40 A
WRITING
41 C 42 B 43 A 44 B 45 C
46 C 47 D 48 C 49 D 50 B