Bài thi tuyển học sinh giỏi tỉnh Hải Phòng Thời gian làm bài: 180' Tổng điểm 100 ============================ Question 1: Use the correct form ofthe words in the brackets to complete the following sentences. 1. The man could give no for his violent behaviour. ( EXPLAIN) 2. Although her visit was , we made her welcome just the same. ( EXPECT) 3. I know all the boys who live in my (NEIGHBOUR) 4. He does not agree with the that there is life on other planets. ( BELIEVE) 5. He examined the parcel , as he had no idea what it could be. (SUSPECT) 6. All the courses in January will finish in June. (BEGIN) 7. A letter should always end with the of the writer. ( SIGN) 8. It is really quite that we should have been at the same college without having met before ( ORDINARY) 9. There is a great between Hari and his twin brother. (SIMILAR) 10. With a good of the criminal from witnesses, the police were able to find him easily. ( DESCRIBE) Question 2: Supply each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. We should go to class time. 2. She is listening the radio now. 3. It's a pity that I have to say good bye alll of you. 4. Mr.Brown office is the 7 floor. 5. Translate it Vietnamese. 6. What is Hanoi famous ? 7. My mother worked here as a doctor 2 years 1990 to 1992. 8. Children go to school the age six Question 3: Choose the word or phrase( A, B, C, D) which best compete each sentence 1. A good way to go to foreign countries is ________air (A) by (B) in (C) on (D) with 2. All her family came to the airport to _____ her off her trip to Australia. (A) call (B) get (C) see (D) take 3. Help! (A) Just a minute (B) Moment (C) I come at once (D) Wait on 4. Tell me_______ there is anything special that you would like to do. (A) which (B) if (C) that (D) so 5. She asked___________ whether she really wanted to take the exam. (A) anyone else (B) each other (C) herself (D) one 6. When she answers the phone, she often _________ in a funny accent, which annoys me. (A) repeats (B) says (C) speaks (D) tells 7. I am going to ___________all my clothes and decide which to keep and which to give away. (A) get on (B) go through (C) hand in (D) look up 8. I must find out _________ the train leave. (A) if (B) When (C) as (D) that 9. Is there a place ____________ we can eat cheaply near here? (A) that (B) there (C) where (D) which 10. He pointed to number 6 and said" That is the house she lives " (A) there (B) where (C) in (D) in it Question 4: Decide which answer which best fits the space Making arrangements with Paul A few days ago Paul phoned me and (1) whether I(2) looking after his dog when he(3) away. I (4) that I didn't really like dog, but he said that he (5) all his other friends, and that I (6) his only hope. He invited me round to his house (7) to meet the dog, and he told me that he (8) dinner for me. An hour later he phoned again and said that he (9) after all, so I (10) meeting the following day for lunch. The next morning he cancelled this oppointment and, after he (11) said that he (12) the dog to my house at 6.00. " I don't know exactly (13) , " he said. " Could you tell me how (14) there?" I quickly said I (15) out and put the phone down. Luckily I haven't heard from him since. 1. A told B said me C. asked me D. spoke 2. A would mind B want C. like D. will help 3. A has gone B. went C. would go D. will help 4. A told him B. said him C. asked him D. replied him 5. A asks B. would ask C. will ask D. had already 6. A am B will be C. had been D. asked 7. A his evening B. that evening C. the evening D. in evening 8. A is cooking B. will cook C. would cook D. had cooked 9. A had to go out B. went out C. goes out D. has to go out 10. A had suggested B would suggest C. suggested D. suggest 11. A has done B. told me sorry C. asked D. had appologized 12. A would bring B. had brought C. brought D. brings 13. A where is it B. if it is C. where it is D. how was it 14. A do I get B. I get C. I will get D. I am getting 15. A went B. go C. will go D. was going Question 5: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the first 1. Mary no longer prepares for the wedding parties - Mary doesn't 2. Who owns this motorcycle? - Who does 3. How long have John and Mary been married? - When did 4. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. - Don't 5. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming - The children 6. Mary rang hours and hours. - It is 7. He failed to win the race. - He didn't 8. It was only when I looked the room that I realised I hadn't turned off the cooker. - Not until 9.You know a bit about cars but I know more. - You don't 10. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country. - While 11. Because my brother has never been abroad before, he finds this trip exciting. - My brother 12. Which speed did he drive at on the high way last night? - How ? 13. I consider that to manage to know what other people are thinking is quite impossible. - I find it 14. It would be a good idea to take more exercise. - He advised me 15. I don't have a bigger problem than pronunciation. - My 16. Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday. - There will be 17. I can't describe people as well as you can. - You' re 18. I didn't arrive in time too see her. - I wasn't early 19. He failed to win the race. - He didn't 20. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. - In case Question 6: Make full sentences, using the prompts 1. The summer / friend / Charles / invite me / stay / him. 2. Since / leave school / Charles / live / alone. 3. We all / look forward / make trip / next month. 4. I / have to go / bus stop / meet / uncle / aunt / tomorrow. 5. Next year / when / mother / away / look after / child. 6. Difficult / learn / English 7. There / a lot of / clouds / sky. 8. How long / you / spend / last holiday / Italy ? 9. Not / forget / lock / door / when / leave / home. 10. She / doctor / because / toothache. 11. I / delighted / very excited / my holiday in vietnam. 12. I / would like / take my holiday / 25th November / 15th December. 13. I / believe / it / the time / the 22nd SEAGAMES 14. I / be / very grateful / if you / arrange / me / see some of the matches 15. I / also / like/ see / the bycicles- races Question 7: Read this passage, fill each blank with a suitable word Isabella Beeton, who(1) ________born in London in 1836, is the most famous British woman cookery writer. She was well educated and finished (2)_________education in Heidelberg, (3)____________she learnt French and German, In 1856, she married Sam Beeton, an enterprising young publisher , and the following year (4)_____ contributing a column on various household matters to his " The Englishwoman ' s Domestic Magazine". (5) ___________ was the first of the cheap women ' s magazines. It pioneered the problem page and medical columns, and introduced dress - making patterns (6)___________France to British readers. (7)________ she was only 23 she edited " Beeton 's Book of Household Management". This was first (8)_________ as a serial in 30 monthly parts, and (9)___________ in book from 1861. It was an immense work, containing more(10) ___________ 3000 recipes as well (11)______ advice on instructing servants, nursing, legal matters, good manner and bringing (12)_______ babies. Many of the recipes (13)_____ contributed by the readers of The Englishwomen ' s Domestic Magazine" and others were simply taken (14)________previous cookery writers. The chapters on specialists topics were (15)_________anonymously by the doctor, a lawyer and (16)_________experts. But even (17)______ Mrs Beeton herself was not (18) ____________creative cook, the editing work that she did on the book is a grate archievement for (19) ______so young. She died(20)______the age of 28 after the birth of her fourth son. __________________ đáp án đề thi Question 1: Use the correct form ofthe words in the brackets to complete the following sentences. 1. The man could give no explanation for his violent behaviour. ( EXPLAIN) 2. Although her visit was unexpected, we made her welcome just the same. ( EXPECT) 3. I know all the boys who live in my neighbourhood(NEIGHBOUR) 4. He does not agree with the belief that there is life on other planets. ( BELIEVE) 5. He examined the parcel suspiciously, as he had no idea what it could be. (SUSPECT) 6. All the courses began in January will finish in June. (BEGIN) 7. A letter should always end with the signature of the writer. ( SIGN) 8. It is really quite ordinary that we should have been at the same college without having met before ( ORDINARY) 9. There is a great similarity between Hari and his twin brother. (SIMILAR) 10. With a good description of the criminal from witnesses, the police were able to find him easily. ( DESCRIBE) Question 2: Supply each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. We should go to class on time. 2. She is listening to the radio now. 3. It's a pity that I have to say good bye to alll of you. 4. Mr.Brown’s office is on the 7 floor. 5. Translate it into Vietnamese. 6. What is Hanoi famous for ? 7. My mother worked here as a doctor for 2 years from 1990 to 1992. 8. Children go to school at the age of six Question 3: Choose the word or phrase( A, B, C, D) which best compete each sentence 1. A good way to go to foreign countries is ________air (A) by (B) in (C) on (D) with 2. All her family came to the airport to _____ her off her trip to Australia. (A) call (B) get (C) see (D) take 3. Help! (A) Just a minute (B) Moment (C) I come at once (D) Wait on 4. Tell me_______ there is anything special that you would like to do. (A) which (B) if (C) that (D) so 5. She asked___________ whether she really wanted to take the exam. (A) anyone else (B) each other (C) herself (D) one 6. When she answers the phone, she often _________ in a funny accent, which annoys me. (A) repeats (B) says (C) speaks (D) tells 7. I am going to ___________all my clothes and decide which to keep and which to give away. (A) get on (B) go through (C) hand in (D) look up 8. I must find out _________ the train leave. (A) if (B) When (C) as (D) that 9. Is there a place ____________ we can eat cheaply near here? (A) that (B) there (C) where (D) which 10. He pointed to number 6 and said" That is the house she lives " (A) there (B) where (C) in (D) in it Question 4: Decide which answer which best fits the space Making arrangements with Paul A few days ago Paul phoned me and (1) whether I(2) looking after his dog when he(3) away. I (4) that I didn't really like dog, but he said that he (5) all his other friends, and that I (6) his only hope. He invited me round to his house (7) to meet the dog, and he told me that he (8) dinner for me. An hour later he phoned again and said that he (9) after all, so I (10) meeting the following day for lunch. The next morning he cancelled this oppointment and, after he (11) said that he (12) the dog to my house at 6.00. " I don't know exactly (13) , " he said. " Could you tell me how (14) there?" I quickly said I (15) out and put the phone down. Luckily I haven't heard from him since. 1. A told B said me C. asked me D. spoke 2. A would mind B want C. like D. will help 3. A has gone B. went C. would go D. will help 4. A told him B. said him C. asked him D. replied him 5. A asks B. would ask C. will ask D. had already 6. A am B. will be C. had been D. asked 7. A his evening B. that evening C. the evening D. in evening 8. A is cooking B. will cook C. would cook D. had cooked 9. A had to go out B. went out C. goes out D. has to go out 10. A had suggested B would suggest C. suggested D. suggest 11. A has done B. told me sorry C. asked D. had appologized 12. A would bring B. had brought C. brought D. brings 13. A where is it B. if it is C. where it is D. how was it 14. A do I get B. I get C. I will get D. I am getting 15. A went B. go C. will go D. was going Question 5: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the first 1. Mary no longer prepares for the wedding parties - Mary doesn't prepares for the wedding parties any longer. 2. Who owns this motorcycle? - Who does this motorcycle belong to? 3. How long have John and Mary been married? - When did John and Mary get married? 4. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. - Don't forget to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. 5. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming - The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough 6. Mary rang hours and hours. - It is hours since Mary rang 7. He failed to win the race - He didn't win the race 8. It was only when I looked the room that I realised I hadn't turned off the cooker. - Not until I looked the room, did I realise I hadn't turned off the cooker. 9.You know a bit about cars but I know more. - You don't know about cars as much as me 10. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country. - While I was walking in the country, The rain began to fall 11. Because my brother has never been abroad before, he finds this trip exciting. - My brother is very excited about this first abroad 12. Which speed did he drive at on the high way last night? - How many kilometers per hour did he drive at on the high way last night? 13. I consider that to manage to know what other people are thinking is quite impossible. - I find it impossible to manage to know what other people are thinking 14. It would be a good idea to take more exercise. - He advised me to take more exercise. 15. I don't have a bigger problem than pronunciation. - My pronunciation is very bad -My best problem is pronunciation. 16. Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday. - There will be a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday organized by Green Peace 17. I can't describe people as well as you can. - You' re able to describe people better than me 18. I didn't arrive in time to see her. - I wasn't early enough to see her. 19. He failed to win the race. - He didn't win in the race 20. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. - In case You may get hungry on the train, take some sandwiches Question 6: Make full sentences, using the prompts 1. The summer / friend / Charles / invite me / stay / him. => In the summer, my friend, Charles , invited me to stay with him 2. Since / leave school / Charles / live / alone. =>Since we left school, Charles has lived alone 3. We all / look forward / make trip / next month. =>we are all looking forward to making the trip next month 4. I / have to go / bus stop / meet / uncle / aunt / tomorrow. =>I have to go to the bus stop to meet may uncle and aunt tomorrow 5. Next year / when / mother / away / look after / child. =>Next year when my mother is away I will look after their children 6. Difficult / learn / English => It is difficult to learn English 7. There / a lot of / clouds / sky. => There are a lot of clounds in the sky 8. How long / you / spend / last holiday / Italy ? => How long did you spend your last holiday in Italy? 9. Not / forget / lock / door / when / leave / home. => Don't forget to lock the door when you leave home. 10. She / doctor / because / toothache. =>She came to see the doctor beacuse of the toothache 11. I / delighted / very excited / my holiday in vietnam. =>I am very delighted and excited about my holiday in Vietnam 12. I / would like / take my holiday / 25th November / 15th December =>I would like to take my holiday from 25th November to 15th December 13. I / believe / it / the time / the 22nd SEAGAMES =>I believe that it is the time of the 22nd SEAGAMES 14. I / be / very grateful / if you / arrange / me / see some of the matches =>I will be very grateful if you arrange me to see some of the matches 15. I / also / like/ see / the bycicles- races =>I also like to see the bycicles- races Question 7: Read this passage, fill each blank with a suitable word Isabella Beeton, who(1) was born in London in 1836, is the most famous British woman cookery writer. She was well educated and finished (2)her education in Heidelberg, (3)then she learnt French and German, In 1856, she married Sam Beeton, an enterprising young publisher , and the following year (4)was contributing a column on various household matters to his " The Englishwoman ' s Domestic Magazine". (5)It was the first of the cheap women ' s magazines. It pioneered the problem page and medical columns, and introduced dress - making patterns (6)from France to British readers. (7)when she was only 23 she edited " Beeton 's Book of Household Management". This was first (8)book as a serial in 30 monthly parts, and (9)just in book from 1861. It was an immense work, containing more(10) than 3000 recipes as well (11)as advice on instructing servants, nursing, legal matters, good manner and bringing (12) ?. babies. Many of the recipes (13)was contributed by the readers of The Englishwomen ' s Domestic Magazine" and others were simply taken (14)out previous cookery writers. The chapters on specialists topics were (15) anonymously by the doctor, a lawyer and (16)an experts. But even (17)though Mrs Beeton herself was not (18) a creative cook, the editing work that she did on the book is a grate archievement for (19) so young. She died(20)at the age of 28 after the birth of her fourth son. . Bài thi tuyển học sinh giỏi tỉnh Hải Phòng Thời gian làm bài: 180' Tổng điểm 100 ============================ Question. before, he finds this trip exciting. - My brother 12. Which speed did he drive at on the high way last night? - How ? 13. I consider that to manage to know what other people are thinking is quite. parties - Mary doesn't prepares for the wedding parties any longer. 2. Who owns this motorcycle? - Who does this motorcycle belong to? 3. How long have John and Mary been married? - When