ĐỀTHI HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 12 Năm học 2007- 2008 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút. Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… Số báo danh: ……… PHONETICS Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (2.5 points) 1. A. weather B. weak C. seat D. beat 2. A. cleaned B. played C. snowed D. brushed 3. A. but B. shut C. put D. cut 4. A. thief B. the C. that D. then 5. A. bones B. courts C. drills D. hands GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I.Choose the correct words or phrases (3 points) 1. Jack bought us ______ cheese. A. a few more B. too many C. a lot D. some more 2. We shall _______ A. say him goodbye B. tell him goodbye C. tell goodbye to him D. say goodbye to him 3. _______ bag was it? This man’s. A. To whom B. Who C. Whose D. Of whom 4. There isn’t _____ in the cupboard. A. no thing B. anything C. nothing D. something 5. “You look tired” “I’m _______ I can’t keep my eyes open.” A. so tired that B. such a tired C. too tired that D. very tired that 6. He is _______ to lift this weight. A. not strong enough B. enough strong C. strong not enough D. not enough strong 7. She wore the coat ______ the snow. A. because of B. because for C. thanks to D. because 8. I regret not _____ you that I was unable to come yesterday. A. to tell B. telling C. tell D. to have told 9. He said, “I write home every week” In indirect speech, this should read: A. He said that he wrote home every week B. He told that he wrote home every week. C. He said that he writes home every week B. He said that I write home every week 10. The more we learn ____ A. we become wise B. we become wiser C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become 11. My parents wouldn’t _______ to the party. A. allow me go B. allow me to go C. allow me going D. allow to go 12. When I ____ TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor. A. watch B. watched C. was watching D. am watching II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (2.5 points) 1. He made them _____ hard during the course. (work) 2. I can’t help ____ of my parents while I’m away from them. (think) 3. He was very ______ to be asked to play for Wales. (excite) 4. The map shows the _____ of this species across the world. (distribute) 5. This is a great ______ on your previous work. (improve) 6. If you __________ more slowly, he might have understood you. (speak) 7. Don’t depend on him; he’s a very ________ person. (rely) 8. He prides himself on the ______ of the company. (long) 9. The boy told me that he ________ his train ticket and did not know how he would get home.(lose) 10. After Jessica ______ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company. (finish) READING AND WRITING I. Fill in the gap with one suitable word (2. 5 points) Jogging does not cost much, (1) ______ a good pair of shoes. You should wear shoes (2) ____ for jogging. Do not use your regular walking shoes (3) ____ , particular if the trails on which you jog are not smooth, you will definitely need good jogging shoes. Shoes designed for jogging are more durable (4) _____ the conditions. Jogging shoes are designed to be more stable (5) _____ regular walking shoes. They are also made (6) _____ quick-drying materials that will keep your feet (7) ____ when you jog, and they offer protection plates (8) ____ protect your feet from stone bruises. You also should (9) ____ suitable clothing. Protect your ankles and lower legs by wearing a sock that is (10) _____ than your usual sock. Wear short that are longer, too. Wear a hat that is breathable and waterproof. 1. A. accept B. except C. effect D. affect 2. A. designed B. drawn C. done D. fixed 3. A. jog B. to jog C. jogging D. jogged 4. A. so B. even C. no matter D. although 5. A. so B. less C. as D. than 6. A. for B. from C. off D. in 7. A. dry B. to dry C. drier D. dryly 8. A. who B. whom C. whose D. that 9. A. design B. wear C. take off D. put on 10. A. long B. more long C. longer D. longest II. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer (2.5 points) Advertising has come into existence since the beginning of period when people did not use the barter system, but bought and sold. Before the inventions of newspapers, radio and television, merchants and salesmen used to shout or sing about things that they were selling. Those who were hired to advertise things like that were called criers. They even used musical instruments when crying about their wares. Today, some vendors still do so. Nowadays, newspaper and magazines are full of advertisements which look attractive and sound interesting. There is no channel on T.V or on the radio without advertisements. Along the streets posters are installed for advertising with many eye- catching pictures. In the store windows, goods of all kinds are displayed and available for every taste. Computers have become the most modern device for advertising. Customers even can buy things by using the internet. Questions 11. Advertising has come into existence ______ A. since the beginning of the 20th century. B. since people used the barter system. C. since people began to buy and sell D. since the days of the cavemen. 12. Before the inventions of newspapers, radio and T.V, people advertised ____ A. on computers B. by shouting and singing about their goods. C. by drawing electric billboards C. all are correct. 13. Those who were hired to shout or sing about the goods which were sold were called ____ A. singers B. shouters C. sellers D. criers 14. Nowadays, on TV _____ A. there are a lot of advertisements. B. there are not any advertisements. C. advertisements are banned D. B and C are correct 15. Computers ______ A. have no relation to advertising B. are used for getting only information C. can be used for advertising. D. are not used for advertising. III. Rewrite each of the following sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first sentence (3 points) 1. He started investigating the case a week ago. He has…………………………………………………………… 2. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach. The sand …………………………………………………………… 3. “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Peter,” she told John. She advised …………………………………………………………. 4. I think that talking to him is a waste of time. I think ………………………………………………………….……. 5. They think the owner of the house is abroad. The owner …………………………………………………….…… 6. I was able to buy the motorbike because Jim lent me the money. If Jim ………………………………………………………… …… LISTENING Listen to the tapescript and complete the conversation:(4 points) Paula: Hi, Lynn! How _____ ______ _______? Lynn: Oh, hi, Paula. Pretty good, thanks. ______ _____ _______? Paula: Not bad. Say, you know Bob Wallace, don’t you? Lynn: Oh, no, ______ _______ ______ _______ . Hi, I’m Lynn Parker. Bob: _______ _______ _______ _______ Paula: So, how’s everything? Lynn: Do you really _____ ______ _______ Paula: Of course I do. Lynn: Well, ______ ______ ______ Paula: But you have a great job. Bob: ____ _____ _____ _____, Lynn? Lynn: At AdTech. Bob: What kind of business is that? Lynn: It’s a _____ _______ ______. Bob: So, What do you do? Lynn: I’m a manager in customer service. Bob: Well, that sounds interesting. THE END Đề luyện ôn số 08 *Xác định từ/cụm từ có phần gạch chân(ứng với A,B,C hoặc D) cần phải sửa để những câu sau trở nên có nghĩa: Câu 1: The new models are not only less expensive but more efficient. A B C D Câu 2: All of we students must have an identification card in order to check books out of A B C D the library. Câu 3: His parents didn`t want him be a nurse. A B C D Câu 4: My sister is looking forward to sit for the extrance exams to the university. A B C D Câu5: If you don`t park your car in the right place, you`ll have pay a fine. A B C D *Chọn từ ( ứng với A,B,C hoặc D) có phần gạch chân được phát âm khác với những từ còn lại trong câu: Câu 6: A. farm B. garden C.chairity D. harm Câu 7: A. weather B. threaten C. earth D. spread Câu 8: A. tomb B. son C. ton D. some Câu 9: A. government B. Germany C. gather D. game Câu 10: A. insect B. apes C. seal D. whales * .Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng ( ứng với A hoặc B , C , D ) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 11 đến 18 : Mexico city is the capital of Mexico , and it is one of (11)----------cities in the world . The (12)------------of Mexico City is about 15 million at the present time . The elevation is 2,240 meters above the sea level , and it has (13)------------ cold climate . The Spaniards built Mexico City in 1521 after they (14) --------------the Aztec empire.Mexico City is a(n) (15)--------city with many different kind of architecture. It is the combination (16)----------- ancient and modern things . Also , Mexico City is an important cultural (17)--------- in Mexico and in Latin America . Many people think that Mexico City(18)--------------in the largest city in the world by the year 2010 . Câu 11 : A. smallest B. richest C.largest D.oldest Câu 12 : A.time B.population C.elevation D.people Câu 13 : A.the B.an C. X D. a Câu 14 : A.destroyed B.came C.visited D.conquered Câu 15 : A.large B.old C.fascinating D.good Câu 16 : A.of B.with C.among D.between Câu 17 : A.city B.capital C.town D.center Câu 18 : A.will be B.is C.is going to be D.shall be *Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng( ứng với A,B,C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu từ câu 19 đến câu 24: My first visit to the cinema was a very unhappy one. I was taken there by some friends when I was only seven years old.They were my neighbors` kids, not my classmates. And they were all older than me. Sam was 9, Jim was 10 and Mary was 12. At first there were bright lights and exciting music and I felt quite happy. But when the lights went out, I felt afraid. The cinema was dark, cold and quiet. I suddenly thought of the cemetery and the ghosts . Then I saw a train on the screen. The train was coming toward me. I shouted out in fear and got down under my seat . When my friends saw me, they started to laugh. I felt ashamed and sat back in my seat. I was very glad when the film end. Câu 19: Who took the writer to the cinema? A. a friend B. some friends C. his classmates D.his cousin Câu 20: How old was the writer when he went to the cinema for the first time? A. 7 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12 Câu 21: How did he fell at first? A. excited B. happy C. bright D. afraid Câu 22: How did he fell when the light went out ? A. happy B. cold C. scared D. excited Câu 23: What did he do when the train was coming toward him? A. He started to laugh B. He run out of the cinema C. He sat still in his seat D. He shouted and got under his seat. *Dựa vào những từ gợi ý chọn một đáp án đúng nhất( ứng với A,B,C hoặc D). Câu 24: Mary/be/very pround/work/she/do. A. Mary was very pround of work she has done. B. Mary was very pround of the work she did. C. Mary was very pround of the work she had done. D. Mary had been very pround of the work she had done. Câu 25:I/lend/you/this novel/if/you/promise/return/it/next week. A. I will lend you this novel if you promise to return it next week. B. I will lend you this novel if you promise to return it the next week. C. I lend you this novel if you will promise to return it next week. D. I lend you this novel if you promise to return it next week. Câu 26: I/love/countryside/espcially/winter. A. I love the countryside, especially at winter. . B. I love the countryside, especially in winter. C.I love the countryside, especially on winter. D. I love the countryside, especially with winter. * Chọn phương án(A,B,C hoặcD)ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với câu cho sẵn sau đây: Câu 27: This is the most horrible film I have ever seen. A. I already saw this horrible film before. C. This is the most horrible film I saw. B. I`ve never seen such a horrible film before. D.I`ve ever seen this horrible film before. Câu 28: The police are looking for the missing boy. A.The missing boy is looked for. C. The missing boy is being looking for. B.The missing boy is looking for. D.The missing boy is being looked for. Câu 29: Susan regretted not buying that villa. A.Susan wished she had bought that villa. C. Susan wihsed she could buy that villa. B. Susan wished she bought that villa. D. Susan wished she hadn`t bought that villa. Câu 30: "You shouldn`t stay up late", the doctor told Mr William. A.The doctor advised Mr William not stay up late B.The doctor advised Mr William not to go to bed so early C.The doctor advised Mr William to stay up late D.The doctor advised Mr William not to stay up late. * Chọn phương án đúng (A,B,C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau: Câu 31: I can`t find my bag any where.I……….it in the cinema. A. must leave B. must have left C. should leave D. may Câu 32: She………her neihgbour`s children for the broken window. A. denied B. complain C. blamed D. accused Câu 33: I am going to have to throw away all the food………over after the party. A. had left B. leave C. had been left D. left Câu 34: If it doesn`t rain heavily soon, there will be a water……… A. fall B. drought C. shortage D. lack Câu 35: Give me that book, ………you ? A. don`t B. will C. do D. shall Câu 36: There were some school boys……… in the school yard. A. playing B. play C. were playing D. to play Câu 37: I just can`t stand any more intererence. Leave ………alone. A. me B. mine C. my D. myseft Câu 38: Don`t phone me between 7 and 8. We……….dinner then. A. are having B. will have C. will be having D. were having Câu 39: Yesterday the sun………at five o`clock A. rised B. raised C. rose D. raised Câu 40: Please…… any thing dangerous. A. don`t do B. not do C. do D. won`t do Câu 41: The man ……….opposite us sometimes comes for a cup of coffee. A. who live B.who living C. whose D. who lives Câu 42: Do you always do………? A. lots shopping B. a lot of shopping C. a lot shopping D. a lot of shoppings Câu 43: It`s not a very pretty town, but the surrounding is very ………. A. beautify B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautiful Câu 44: Travelers……… their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Christmas holidays A. had better to get B. had better get C. had better got D. had to get better Câu 45:"Can`t we do something about the situation now?" "Something…… right now?" A. is doing B. is being done C. has been done D. is done Câu 46: It`s the first time that uncle Tom has visited London,………… ? A. Isn`t he B. hasn`t he C. isn`t it D. hasn`t it Câu 47: Hunger is………of the biggest problems in the world today. A. once B. a C. one D. ones Câu 48: Tom should have asked for help instead ………trying to do himself. A. of B. to C. for D. with Câu 49: We`ve been waiting for Jane since morning, but she ………yet. A. doesn`t arrive B. isn`t arriving C. didn`t arrive D. hasn`t arrived Câu 50: Each of the students in the class is required……… the final examination. A. to take B. take C. taking D. to be taken ***The end*** Answers: PHONETICS Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. ( mỗi từ đúng 0, 5 điểm) 1.A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I.Choose the correct words or phrases ( mỗi từ đúng 0,25 điểm) 1. D 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B 9.A 10 D 11. B 12. C II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets ( mỗi từ đúng 0,25 điểm) 1. work 2. thinking 3. excited 4. distribution 5. improvement 6. had spoken 7. unreliable 8. length 9. had lost 10. finishes (has finished) READING AND WRITING I. Fill in the gap with one suitable word ( mỗi câu đúng 0,25 điểm) 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10 C II. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer ( mỗi từ đúng 0,5 điểm) 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C III. Rewrite each of the following sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first sentence ( mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm) He has been investigating / has investigated the case for a week. The sand of the beach was slowly being covered with oil. She advised John not to trust Peter. I think it a waste of time to talk to him. The owner of the house is thought to be abroad. If Jim hadn’t lent me the money, I wouldn’t have been able to buy the motorbik LISTENING Listen to the tapescript and complete the conversation: ( mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm) Paula: Hi, Lynn! How are you doing ? Lynn: Oh, hi, Paula. Pretty good, thanks. How are you ? Paula: Not bad. Say, you know Bob Wallace, don’t you? Lynn: Oh, no, I don’t think so . Hi, I’m Lynn Parker. Bob: Pleased to meet you. Paula: So, how’s everything? Lynn: Do you really want to know ? Paula: Of course I do. Lynn: Well, it’s my job. Paula: But you have a great job. Bob: Where do you work , Lynn? Lynn: At AdTech. Bob: What kind of business is that? Lynn: It’s a computer solfware company. Bob: So, What do you do? Lynn: I’m a manager in customer service. Bob: Well, that sounds interesting. . 1: The new models are not only less expensive but more efficient. A B C D Câu 2: All of we students must have an identification card in order to check. bag was it? This man’s. A. To whom B. Who C. Whose D. Of whom 4. There isn’t _____ in the cupboard. A. no thing B. anything C. nothing D. something 5. “You