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BỘ ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP ĐỀ SỐ I Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group A.helped B liked C.watched D.hated A.but B.sun C.cut D.put A.overhead B.team C.speak D.bean A.eggs B.floors C books D.pens A.chicken B.coach C.headache D.change II Choose the words or phrase that best complete each sentence: Mary is a good ( typer / type / typist / type writer ) She can type 60 words a minute Nobody is ready to go ,( is he / isn’t he / are they / aren’t they ) ? Mai wishes she ( don’t / doesn’t / wasn’t / didn’t ) have to clean all the windows Are you used ( to work / to working / at work / with working ) on your own? Tim has ( many / less / most / fewer ) friends than Jack Listen to what I am saying , ( don’t / will you / you / are you ) ? Everyone in the world ( wants / want / is wanting / are wanting ) to have a good life The carpenter will repair the ( break / broken / breaking / has broken ) chair He can’t earn money ( unless / until / if / without ) he has no job 10.(How well / how good / what good / how ) she plays the piano ! III Write the verbs in the brackets in to its correct tense and form 1.There (be) no guests at all since I ( leave ) 2.I (never forget) what you (just say) 3.Someone (steal) my handbag on the bus 4.Hurry up or you (be) late for class 5.I (start) learning English when I (be) .in grade 6.Would you mind (open) the window ? 7.Some animals (not eat) during the winter IV Put one suitable word in each space I'm a writer, and I work (1) home It doesn't particularly matter where my house ……(2), as long as it is (3) nice house But last year my wife .(4) a new job in a different part of the country So, we had to move This was our first experience of (5)one house and selling another at the same time I wouldn't …… (6) to it again We quickly saw the house (7)we wanted It was then that our problems began: The people who wanted to buy our house couldn't sell .(8)and the man whose house we wanted couldn't find a …… (9)he liked It (10) us nine months to buy the house Now, I'm not sure if I like it V Rewrite the sentences , beginning with the words given in such away that they remain the same meaning as the old ones 1.Linh is a better cook than Hoa Hoa can’t………………… 2.Nga is pleased to meet her aunt again soon Nga is looking ………… 3.Their teacher is making them study hard They are ……………… It was so late that nothing could be done It was too 5.We started living here fifteen years ago We have ………………… 6.This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food I haven’t ………… 7.Trung’s parents gave him a mobile on his birthday Trung ……………… 8.’’I am very busy I will ring you tomorrow ” Susan said to me Susan……………… During dinner, the phone rang While I 10.He is the most intelligent in his class No one VI There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence find and correct it 1.My brother didn’t wear that uniform since he left school A B C D 2.After each lesson we often have a ten- minutes rest A B C D 3.The price of oil used to be a great deal lower than now , Was’t it ? A B C D A new department store was building in our town last month A B C D 5.Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday A B C D VII Complete these sentences below the given words: 1.We / know / him / since / children She/ say / enjoy / Vietnamese food / very much 3- Mai / good / at/ Math/ than / Lan Anh 4- Hoa/ have / many/ books/ than/ her/ sister He / prefer / play / chess / listen music The end ĐỀ SỐ Question I: Vocabulary and grammar: Circled the letters (a, b, c, d) before the right words or “………………………… this week?” “No, she’s on holiday.” a Is Susan working b Does Susan work c Does work Susan d Has Susan worked I’m ……………………… with the result a please b pleasing c pleasant d pleased ……………………………… I carry that bag for you? Thanks a Do b Shall c Will d Would Our new car is smaller, so it uses……………………… petrol a more b fewer c less d little nd My birthday is …………………………………… February a in b on c at d since Nylon ……………………… in 1930s a invented b is invented c was invented d has been invented a It isn’t enough funny for him to repeat b It isn’t funny enough for him repeating c It isn’t funny enough to him to repeat d It isn’t funny enough for him to repeat “What will you tomorrow?” – In reported speech, we say: a He asked me what will you tomorrow b He asked me what I would the following day c He asked me what I would tomorrow d He asked me what I would the next day Question II put the verbs into correct tense or form: (2 ms) My sister (finish)………………………… school in 1979 and (be) ………………………………… a student since then What……………… she still (do)…….………………… when she ( go) ……… ………………… to bed last night? It’s a waste of time (wait) ………….………… for her because she is busy (cook) …………………………… dinner now I had the mechanic (repair) ………………………my car He told me (get) …………………………… it two days later Question III Insert the correct form of the words in brackets: (2 ms) She enjoyed the …………………………… atmosphere (peace) Hoa is the most……………………….……… girl in her class (beauty) Hanoi people were ……………………………………… (friend) Today the weather is fine and ……… ……………….(sun) Question IV Rewrite the sentences in a way that is has similar meaning to the original sentences: (2 ms) Peter is too young to see the horror films → Peter is not ……………………………………………………………… He thinks learning English is easy → He thinks it is………………………………………………………….…… No one in the class is as tall as Jack → Jack is ……………………………………………………………………… Nam said to Loan:” Can you pick me up at my house tonight?” → Nam told Loan……………………………………………………… Question V Write a letter of reply, using the suggested words: (2 ms) Very happy/ get/ your/ mail I am very happy to get your mail I/ just / back/ from/ holiday/ countryside ………………… …………………………………………… It/ one/ most/ interesting/ trip/ have ………………………………………………………………………………………… I/ play/ lot/ traditional games/ eat/ fresh/ food What about you? ………………………………………………………………………………………… Please/ write/ me/ soon/ possible ………………………………………………………………………………………… ĐỀ SỐ I Choose the best answer, circle the letter a, b, c or d (15 ms ) The baby’s getting………… everyday a more big b bigger c bigger and bigger d more and more big English…………at the meeting a speak b speaks c is speaking d is spoken These flowers a smell good b smells good c smell well d smells well She ……… getting up early now a didn’t use to b is used to c is using to d used to Did you put sugar in my coffee? a many b a few c so many d much Do you know……………… yesterday? a if did they arrive b if they arrive c if did they arrived d if they arrived If you are tired, you should……… a break a make b c take d go Beef is my food a preferable b favorable c favorite d likeable I’m looking to hearing from you a at b after c over d forward 10 She a cake when the telephone rang a makes b make c has make d was making 11 I’ve known him I left school a when b before c until d since 12 He has left his book here on .so that you can read it a design b intention c purpose d meaning 13 What would you me to for you? a want b hope c wish d have 14 After retiring, my father will spend his on an expensive holiday a dollars b accounts c savings d cheques 15 We can’t go wrong if we .the instructions a follow b keep c take d guide III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form.(10ms) Dentists can a lot(0) to improve (improve) your teeth They can straighten your teeth by(1) (put) wires on them These wires(2) (push) the roots of the teeth the right way The best time for (3) (do) this is while the teeth(4) (grow) A lot of dentists, however, prefer not(5) (start) doing this before a child(6) ………………(be) at least eight Sometimes a dentist even(7)…………… … (use) elastic bands(8) .(make) a tooth straight Sometimes(9) .(pull) tooth out can prevent the other teeth from(10) (grow) too close to one another IV Read the following text and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D (10ms): Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1) Many species of animals could easily become extinct if we not (2) an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted(3)……….their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (4) .pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (5) the place where they liveis disappearing More land is (6) for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces (7) there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops(8) these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on earth- human (9) .will soon be the only ones, unless we can this problem A harm B risk C danger D threat A B take C make D give A about B for C in D with A like B as C for D such A habitat B living C inhabit D inhabitant A applied b used C done D made A where B when C more D than A despite B because C though D but A one B person C man D beings 10.A begin B solve C take D VII Use the following words or phrases to make a complete letter (15ms) Dear Sir, I/ like/ stay/ your hotel/ two nights/ end/ this month You/ kind/ reserve/ single room/ me? I/ arrive/ evening/ July 28/ leave/ July 30 If possible/ I/ prefer/ room first floor/ private bath I/ expect/ breakfast/ evening meal/ not lunch I/ glad/ know/ you/ manage/ this reservation When/ reply/ please/ send / list/ hotel charges Yours sincerely David ĐỀ SỐ Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets .Over the years, She (collect) …………… thousands of stamps "Where is Jane?" "Down stairs sir" "She (greet)………… the guests." We don’t enjoy (use) …………… as cheap labour I can't help (feel) …………… sorry for the hungry children If only there (be) ………… peace in the world I am sure the letter won't arrive in time unless it (send) ………by air The vase (break) …………….when it (move) ………… to the other room I was just about (leave) ………….… the office when the phone rang Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences That company has 2000 (employ) I don’t know why they call him a (lie) The old hotel we used to stay at has been (modern) Conservationists believe that we should preserve the rainforests in the world ( tropic) The little village is very quiet and .at night (peace) Women nowadays have more to participate in social activities (free) The of the new guest caused trouble to my aunt (arrive) She cut herself and it's quite badly (blood) His parents are very of him (pride) 10.Every week, there are two from Ha Noi to Nha Trang (fly) Question 3: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space Jeans are very popular with young people all (1) the world Some people say that jeans are the "uniform" of (2) But they haven't always been popular The story of jeans started (3) two hundred years ago People in Genoa, Italy made pants The cloth (4) in Genoa was called "jeans" The pants were called "jeans" In 1850, a salesman (5) California began selling pants made of canvas His name was Levi Strauss (6) they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became (7) with gold miners; farmers and cowboys Six years (8) ; Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9) called denim Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (10) jeans Young people usually didn’t wear them A in B on C over D above A youth B young C younger D youngest A lots B much C most D almost A make B makes C making D made A in B on C at D with A Although B But C Because D So A famous B popular C good D wonderful A late B later C latest D last A cloth B clothing C cloths D clothes 10 A wear B wearing C wore D worn Question 4: Choose the one sentence that has same meaning to the root one Would you mind waiting outside the office? A Did you wait outside the office? B Did you see anyone waiting outside the office? C Will you wait outside the office? D Do you enjoy waiting outside the office? I used to go to the cinema on Saturdays A I usually went to the cinema on Saturdays B I got used to going to the cinema on Saturdays C I didn’t go to the cinema on Saturdays D I usually go to the cinema on Saturdays You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise A if you took more exercise, you would feel healthier B If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier C If you were healthier, you would take more exercise D If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy "Do you know Trang's address?" he asked me A He asked me for Trang's address B He asked me if someone knew Trang's address C He asked me if I know Trang's address D He asked me if I knew Trang's address Question 5: a/ There is a mistake in the sentence Find the mistakes and correct it If he would speak more slowly, I could understand him …………………………………………………………………… Hoang has felt much better when he took the pill …………………………………………………………………… Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn't he? …………………………………………………………………… After living in London for two months, my brother got used to drive on the left …………………………………………………………………… I suggested that you writing to them to accept their offer …………………………………………………………………… b/ Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions Translate this article …… English for me, please Donna is thinking of importing flowers Vietnam They have only been there a few minutes The canoe overturned and everyone fell the deep water I'll come to pick her at o'clock Question 6: Change the following sentences into reported speech "Please call me at o'clock tomorrow morning", said Mai …………………………………………………………………… "Are you interested in this Language Center?” Asked Lan …………………………………………………………………… "We will spend our holiday in Da Lat next month," said Mrs Chi …………………………………………………………………… "What does your son want to learn?" the man said to Mr Linh …………………………………………………………………… "You must come today," Hoa said …………………………………………………………………… Question7: Complete the second sentence with the same meaning Vinh keep forgetting is homework  Vinh is .……………………………………………………… … I would like you to help me put the chairs a way  Do you mind ……………………………………… Please don’t make any noise; I'm very tired  I'd rather .……………………………………… This is the best computer I have ever used  I have never ……………………………………… He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the internet for ages It's ages .……………………………………… We haven't seen her since we left university  The last time ……………………………………… Walking in the rain gives my brother pleasure My brother enjoys ……………………………………… Keeping the environment clean is very important  It's .……………………………………… Minh began to collect stamps in 2000  Minh has ……………………………………… 10.Let's meet inside the center, at the cafe' corner  How …………………………………… ĐỀ SỐ 6: Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets They (see) ……………to go out three times a day Passengers (travel) ………… on this bus bought their tickets in books Writing many letters (make)…………… her happy Do you hear someone (cry)………… softly in the next room? I (have) my house (paint)……………… That's why there is all this mess Either my sister or I ( be) ………… going to visit our uncle The Nile (flow)………… into Mediterranean If only I ( have )…………… money with me, I ( lend )……………… you some Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences Bell experimented with ways of transmitting over a long distance (speak) The tiger wanted to see the farmer's (wise) The scouts the work (volunteer) Nowadays, scouting is popular (world) The scouts also help the .and street children, (old) We're very impressed by the of your town's people (friend) I must clean this floor ( dirt) It was not to write down the address ( fool) Is it possible to between a hobby and an interest? (distinct) 10.Thousands of people have been made by the war (home) Question 3: Choose the best answer (a, b, c or d ) for each space There has been a revolution in the world of newspapers Not many years (1) ……… , newspapers were being produced using techniques unchanged for (2) ………… hundred years The journalists gave their stories to a typist, who prepared them for an editor, who passed them on(3)……… the printer The printer who was a ( 4) ……… skilled man, set up the type ( 5)……… was then collected to make the pages When the pages were complete, the printing machines could be(6) …… Nowadays what (7) ………… ? The journalists type their stories into a computer The (8)………… checks their spelling, plans the page, shapes the articles When the In spite of tiredness, the poor farmer kept working If I knew the answer, I would/ could tell you I haven't met him for two months 10 Unless you try hard, you will not pass your final exam Question VII (5 points) C C B A B ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP – THCS Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) §Ò Sè 13 57 I Find the word which is pronounced differently in the part underlined a trouble b flu c tooth d shoe a warm b thought c got d saw a break b weight c plane d said a lived b buy c wine d fine a sit b feet c in d if II Choose a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences My sisiter will have a Course of English next month a two month, b two – months c two – month d second - month To prepare his works , he spent his while days in his library a science b scientific c scientist d sciences The less we study , the we are a worse b bad c well d good After the summer holiday, the children all looked a health b healthy c healthful d healthily The person he works with like him very much a who b whom c whose d which Football all over the world a plays b is playing c is played d played I know she has gone for holiday a when b where c why d which Come here and sit me a besides b beside c between d among 9.Andrew came to the party .he hadn't been invited a although b despite c incase d even 10.It was Sunday shop was open, all the others were closed a One b a c An d Some III Fill each gap in the sentences with a suitable preposition The teacher divided the class two groups I apologized Mary for the misunderstanding Look these flowers Aren’t they pretty? I like the picture hanging the wall .the kitchen Tom’s parents was disappointed him because he failed the final test 58 My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it what I did before The plan flew ……… The clouds to avoid the storm 8.The people next door are furious … us … making so much noise last night IV Give the correct form of the word in the bracket Almost every country in the world is the a member of this (organize) 2.The 22nd SEA GAMES were great (succeed) How this man is ! (danger ) You are very from your brother (differ) We can see many on T.V everyday (advertise ) 6.Is it possible to between a hobby and an interest? (distinct) 7.It was a long, slow film I nearly died of (bore) 8.On a day we receive about fifty letters (type) 9.Freedom of is one of the fundamental rights (speak) 10.The duty of the police is the .of law and order (maintain ) V: Find out the mistake in four parts underlined of each sentence There's a new Oriental restaurant in town, isn't it? A B C D Nam seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too A B C D Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness A B C D The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted A B C D Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday A B C D VI Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences Look! / sun / set / mountains I/ wait/ half an hour/ but she/ not come If I/ be/ him / I / choose/ English / learn In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice VII Give the correct tense of the verb in the parentheses We couldn’t risk ( leave) him alone I’m sitting in class right now I (sit) in class at this time yesterday I’m sure you will have forgotten me by the time I (be) back in five years Up to now, our teacher ( give ) our class five tests Trung is used to ( get ) up early every morning If you ( smoke ) less, you would have much more money But I don’t think you will What shouldn’t the children ( drink ) ? Tom’d rather ( be) early than late I knew him when I ( be ) a child 10 I can’t go with you as I ( not finish ) my work 59 VIII , Fill in each blank with the most suitable word to complete the text The Browns live in the countryside Last week when they came up to London, they …1… their times in seeing as much as …2… Mrs Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street, and bought some of …3… things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside Their two children, George and Susan, …4… had never been to London before, were surprised …5… the crowds everywhere They enjoyed travelling on the underground and going down the moving stairs …6… lead to the platforms One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden …7… the bright autunm sunshine It was very quiet here Only …8… noise from the streets reminded them that they were still in a city The …9… of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were …10… about, sheep …11… eating the grass, there were …12… of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the Round Pond George, …13… hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats which boys were sailing …14… the Pond Before the end of the week they had seen a great …15… They hoped, however, to see more of London on their next visit IX Rewrite the following sentences with suggested words It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well If only The house seemed to have been occupied for several months It looked He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film He was too.……………………………… Everyone heard about the accident before I did I was the .………………………………… Keeping the environment clean is very important It’s………………………………………….… He didn’t attend the seminar simply because he was not informed If …………………………………… Although I’m short of money, I’ll lend you some In spite of ……………………………………… “Don’t swim out too far, boys” I said I warned …………………………… She forgot to add salt, so the food was tasteless If she hadn’t forgotten …………… 10 What a shame you didn’t tell me earlier If only ……………………………… 60 END ĐÁP ÁN - HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS Môn : Tiếng Anh ĐỀ 13 A- ĐÁP ÁN I Find the word which is pronounced differently in the part underlined (5 Points) a d b c a II.Choose a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences ( 10Points ) c b a b d c b b a 10 a III Fill each gap in the sentences with a suitable preposition ( 10 Points ) into at in to on – in to above with - for IV Give the correct form of the word in the bracket ( 10 Points ) organization success dangerous different 5.advertisement distinguish boredom typical speech 10 maintainance V Find out the mistake in each sentence ( Points ) D D C D B VI Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences ( Points ) Look! The sun is setting behind the mountains I have been waiting for her for half an hour but she hasn’t come (yet) If I were him , I would choose English to learn In the end, I decided not to buy that (the) dictionary because it was too expensive This video film is so interesting that I have seen it twice VII Give the correct tense of the verb in the parentheses ( 10 Points ) leaving smoked 61 was sitting drink am be has given was getting 10 haven’t finished VIII Fill in each blank with the most suitable word to complete the text ( 15 Points ) spent which 11 were possible in 12 lots the the 13 whose who leaves 14 on at (by) 10 flying 15 deal IX Rewrite the following sentences with suggested words ( 10 Points ) 1) If only your sister could come as well 2) It looked as if / though the house had been occupied for several months 3) He was too tired to stay awake until the end of the film 4) I was the last person to know about the accident 5) It’s very important to keep the environment clean 6) If he had been informed, he would have attended the seminar 7.In spite of being short of money, I’ll lend you some 8) I warned the boys not to swim out too far 9) If she hadn’t forgotten to add salt, the food wouldn’t have been tasteless 10) If only you had told me earlier B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM - Tổng điểm toàn bài: 80 Points - Thang điểm: 20 Tổng số câu, từ làm - Điểm thi = - Tổng điểm toàn làm tròn đến 0,25 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP – THCS Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) §Ò Sè 14 62 Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.(10points) She felt that she (look) at 10.I can't go out because I (not finish) my homework 11.If you kicked the policeman, you (arrest) 12.All students objected to (do) that work 13.Trang isn't in her room at the moment She (cook) in the kitchen 14.I can't afford ( go) on holiday abroad this year 15.Passengers (travel) on this bus bought their tickets in books 16.I (not use) the car this evening, so you can have it 17.The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for ten hours 10 People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (10 points) The child should be punished because of his bad ( behave) The in this town are very friendly (reside) Every week, there are two from Ha Noi to Nha Trang (fly) We're very impressed by the of your town's people (friend) All the newspapers praised the of the firemen (brave) It was not to write down the address ( fool) The tiger wanted to see the farmer's (wise) Bell experimented with ways of transmiting over a long distance (speak) 9.Freedom of is one of the fundamental rights (speak) 10.The duty of the police is the .of law and order (maintain) Question3: a) Change the following sentences into reported speech (5 points) "Do you live here?" Liz asked She said "He doesn't buy this book." The teacher said "All the homework must be done carefully." "Don’t throw that bottle away We can reuse it," said Mr Cuong 10."I don’t understand what you are saying "Tom told us b) Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition.(5points) Measuring money must be very difficult to carry In this respect, French differs .English I'll come to pick her up at o'clock The passage is written English Mr Duc Thanh is thinking of exporting rice India Question 4: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (10 points) If you live in a city, you probably see many people, hear the (1) of traffic, and smell the pollution (2) .cars and factories We are entering a new time in (3) history of the world Before this, most (4) were farmers They lived in the country Now many people are (5) .the farms and moving into the cities They are looking for better jobs The cities are growing very quickly Most cities are very crowded People are driving more cars, 63 burning more fuel, (6) .more water, eating more food, making more garbage, and producing more things in factories than (7) before Life is becoming difficult Some governments are trying to plan for the future They are building new roads, putting (8) new houses, looking for more water, and limiting growth in certain areas Still, city planners are getting worried People are crowding into the cities (9) than cities can take them The cities are running out (10) .room What is the answer to this problem? Question 5: Read the passage and choose the best answer (5 points) It is very important to have healthy teeth Good teeth help us to chew our food They also help us to look nice How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there Then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth Eventually, poison goes into blood, and we may feel quite ill How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing in the right way Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day- once after breakfast and once before we go to bed We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay Good teeth help us to A be nice B have a good eye sight C chew our food D be important When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth A become hard B begin to decay C send poison into the blood.D makes us feel quite ill A lot of people visit a dentist only when A their teeth grow properly B they have holes in their teeth C they have toothache D they have brushed their teeth We ought to try clean our teeth A once a day B at least twice a day C between meals D before breakfast We shouldn’t eat a lot of A red rice B fresh fruit C fish D chocolate Question 6: a/ Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.(5points) This video film / be/so / interesting / I/ see/ twice/ It / difficult/ learn English / without/ good dictionary He / learn/ English / two years now She /used/ stay / her uncle/ when / be / a child I/ meet/ my friend/ before/ I / meet her 64 b/ There is a mistake in the sentence Find the mistake and correct it.(5points) The climate in Vietnam is different than that of England The boys said they have to bring home medals He has waited here for a quarter past six Surface is many cheaper than airmail 10.The bicycle is such old that I don’ t want to use it Question7: Complete the second sentence with the same meaning.(10points) Vinh keeps forgetting his homework  Vinh is It's a pity your friend isn't at this party  I wish We started living here fifteen years ago  We have Trung's parents gave him a microcomputer on his birthday Trung He has never played a computer game before  This is Nga is pleased to meet her aunt again soon  Nga is looking He is too old to have more children  He is so "I'm very busy I'll ring you tomorrow," Susan said to me  Susan Their teacher is making them to study hard - They are 10.This cheque has not been signed - No THE END ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 14 Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets was being looked is cooking was rescued haven't finished to go 10 are always blaming would be arrested travelling doing am not using Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences behaviour/behavior bravery residents foolish flights wisdom friendliness speech speech 10 maintenance/maintaining Question3: a) Change the following sentences into reported speech Liz asked me if / whether I lived there She said (that) he didn’t buy that book 65 The teacher said/required (that) all the work had to/must be done carefully Mr Cuong told/asked us/me not to throw that bottle away (because) they could reuse it Tom told us that he didn’t understand what we were saying b) Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition out to over in to Question 4: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word noise 6.using from ever the up people faster leaving 10 of Question 5: Read the passage and choose the best answer C B 3.C B 5.D Question 6: a/ Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences This video film is so interesting that I have seen it twice It is difficult to learn English without a good dictionary He has been learning/ has learnt English for years now She used to study with her uncle when she was a child Question7: Complete the second sentence with the same meaning Vinh is always forgetting his homework I wish your friend were at the party We have lived/have been living here for 15 years.(since 15 years ago) Trung was given a microcomputer on his birthday This is the first time he has played a computer game Nga is looking forward to meeting her aunt again He is so old that he can't have more children Susan said to me that she was very busy so she would ring me the following/next day They are being made to study hard by their teacher 10.No one has signed this cheque 66 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP – THCS Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) §Ò Sè 15 Question I: Phonetics (5 points) a, Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A looked B missed C stopped D united A smooth B both C month D think A host B lost C most D post b, Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest A predict B receive C label D behave A document B celebrate C energy D pedestrian Question II: (15 points) Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form He still (have) a pain in his leg now, but it (get) better -I understand you (have) an unpleasant experience at the weekend - What (happen) ? I’m sorry about the noise last night We (have) a party You look tired You (work) too hard ? When I arrived home, she was busy (get) lunch ready Imagine you (be) in London now, Where you (like) to visit ? I’m hungry because I (not have) breakfast or lunch No one expected that he (be) so successful It’s about time something (do) about traffic problems in big cities 10 I still remember (take) to Thu Le zoo once 11 The boat was made (return) by the police 12 Is there anything here worth (buy) ? Question III: (15 points) Choose the best answer to complete each sentence My pen is out of ink A the B ∅ C an D some The museum, we wanted to visit, was shut when we got there A that B which C what D where Unexpectedly, the lights .out and we were left in darkness A went B turned C put D gave Did Ann’s parents leave her any money ?- No She has to support A her B all alone C herself D on her own Most children feel on New Year’s Eve A excited B exciting C excitement D being excited 67 How does the plane fly ? - It flies at 6oo m p h A far B long C quick D fast The man sat down, took off one shoe, and then A other B the other C another D the rest My brother has refused that job, the attractive salary A although B despite of C in spite of D because of Let’s go to the beach tomorrow, ? A shall we B shan’t we C will you D don’t you 10 There was a small room into we all crowded A it B that C which D where 11 We started early to miss the train A so that B so as C not in order D in order not 12 Have I you about how Mary is getting on at school ? A told B said C answered D explained 13 Because of the rain, I was A late an hour B an hour late C late for an hour D late of an hour 14 Jamie was excited to sit still for long A very B too C so D much 15 You have to hurry because the train will leave in ten minutes A last B late C latter D latest Question IV: (10 points) Give the correct form of the word in the bracket The situation was Nobody could anything to help (hope) Rudeness never gets you what you want ; always pays ! (polite) Are there any rivers left on earth ? (pollute) There was a .of water here last year (short) The scientist took great in his new discovery (proud) What is the of this pool ? (deep) Please your seatbelt The plane is taking off (fast) The value of the gold was over $ 10,000 (steal) I’ve been told some news (surprise) 10 We should be more with our electricity (economy) Question V: (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable preposition That old man asked me a coin but I didn’t have any My children are important me Wine is made grapes He looked at me a smile It isn’t an answer my question Don’t look at me that He is .work on a new book What you mean that ? The car went full speed 10 Don’t turn from me when I’m talking to you Question VI: (10 points) Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same I have to a lot of homework today 68 - I wish I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years – It’s years You can try to get Tim to lend you his car, but you won’t succeed - There is no point 4.- There are a lot of hotels and restaurants in this city – This city I last saw him when I was a student – I haven’t Is it really necessary for us to arrive so early? - Do we really Be careful or you may fall – If you She left the university two years ago – It This is my first visit to Scotland – I have 10.Mark is too young to see the horror film – Mark is not Question VII: (5 points) Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it We discussed about the problem We are truly sorry that you had to wait so long for the delivery I have three brothers, all of them are businessmen I’d like to buy a watch as yours It will get cold in the desert when winter will come Question VIII: (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph There are four people in my family Each of us has a hobby My dad likes reading newspapers because he can get the news every morning However, my mom enjoys watching TV and reading magazines She often spends hours reading articles about fashion and cooking my mom and dad , my brother .4 loves exploring websites about airplanes He spends of his free time information about the history and development aircraft He also writes emails chats with his friends about his hobby For me, I am .interested in listening to music I love listening to music on the FM radio I also like music 10 on TV on Sundays What about you ? What is your hobby ? ĐÁP ÁN Question :I a, D A b, C D Question :II has – is getting B getting 10 being taken 69 had – happened were – would like 11 to return were having haven’t had 12 buying have .worked would be was done Question :III B D 11 D B B 12 A A C 13 B C A 14 B A 10 C 15 A Question :IV hopeless politeness unpolluted shortage 5.pride depth fasten stolen surprising 10 economical Question :V for from to at at to with like by 10 away Question :VI I wish I didn’t have to a lot of homework today It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much / I had such a good time There is no point in getting Tim to lend you his car This city has a lot of hotels and restaurants I haven’t seen him since I was a student Do we really have to arrive so early? If you are not careful, you’ll fall It is two years since she left the university I have never visited Scotland before / I have never paid a visit to Scotland before / I have never been to Scotland before 10 Mark is not old enough to see the horror film Question :VII bỏ about them → whom will come → comes have had as → like Question :VIII different getting latest of unlike or only really most 10 program( me ) 70 71 [...]... (arrive)…………… this afternoon 7 I will ring the bell one more if he (not answer)……….,I think he must( go) ………… out 8 I am sorry about the noise last night We (have)…………… a party 9 I distinctly remember (pay)……………… him I gave him two dollars 10.It is difficult to get used to (eat)…………… with chopsticks 11.Listen to this ! I think this news (surprise) ……………you Question 7: a) Choose the letter of the underlined... Look at those black clouds It (rain)…………… That house (rebuild)…………… in 199 6 This bike (use) ………………for more than six years He should know how (use)……… the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better (show) …… him 9 The kids (sleep) …………….when the bell rang 10.Listen! The teacher (explain) ……….the lesson 11.What about (play) …………….basketball this afternoon? 12.Mrs Lan (not be) ………… in her room at the moment She... the kitchen 6 I can’t afford ( go)…………… on holiday abroad this year 7 Passengers (travel) ………….on this bus bought their tickets in books 8 I (not use) ……………the car this evening, so you can have it Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences 1 The child should be punished because of his bad ( behave) 2 The in this town are very friendly (reside) 3 Every week, there... "You can leave early" Mr Minh said to Hai Mr Minh 7 I have no advice, which I can offer you I have no 8 People did not discover AIDS until 198 1 Not until 9 People think that the owner of that house is abroad The owner 10.“ I think you should go by train, Peter” ,she said She advised ĐỀ SỐ 17: Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets 1 She felt that she... rare books are kept A which B where C that D there Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word John Lennon was born in Liverpool in 194 0 He was always (1) on music and played in pop groups (2) school and Art College John got married (3) Cynthia in 196 2 and they had a son, (4) name was Julian At that (5) , John was member of a group (6) "The Beatles" Many beautiful songs (7) written... lot of people (9) their hair cut in a Beatles styles Soon everyone had heard of "The Beatles" and John was (10) richer than he had ever been Question 6: Read the passage and then answer the questions below Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1 896 ) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite He allowed his invention to be used in peace However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was... he's typing - So far he 2 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult - My English friend isn't 3 That car's so expensive, I don’t think I can buy it - It's such 4 I've never heard a more amusing story than this one - This is 5 I was on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang - I was 6 I never intended to help such a man - I never had... control the printing (9) …… can be no doubt about it., producing a newspaper in an entirely different (10) ……… .now 1.a.before b after c.ago d yet 2.a.a b.some c.an d.over 3.a.to b.by c.through d.with 4.a.hardly b.mostly c partly d.very 5.a.They b.Which c.This d.All 6.a.switched b.started c.stopped d.moved 7.a.gives b.occurs c.goes d.happens 8.a.computer b.editor c.typist d.printer 9. a.It b There c.You... singing was really beautiful - The children sang 6 It's a cross-country vehicle with five doors - It's a five 7 I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris - I think Paris 8 The flight to Moscow lasted three and half hours - It took 9 Henry regretted buying the second-hand car - Henry wished 10.I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the... Look! A man ( run) …………….after the bus He wants to catch it 7 We don’t want to ( pay )………… low wages 8 Two robbers ( put) …………………in prison escaped yesterday 9 It is 2 years since I ( last give) ……… presents on Christmas day 10 Nothing ( do) …………about this problem for months 11 If it ( be not)…………… for your help, I could not have passed the exam 12 I wish they ( pass) ……………… their exam next year 13 Were