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Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp TUYỂN CHỌN 95 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 1 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp ENGLISH PRACTICE I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the following questions A looked B watched C carried D stopped A study B success C surprise D sugar A unite B underline C university D uniform A danger B angry C language D passage A character B children C teacher D change II/ Chooose the word whose stress patteren is different from the other three in the following questions A realize B improve C possible D comfortable A important B especially C prefer D influence A general B opinion C abroad D surprise A comfort B nation C apply D moment A medical B advise C vegetables D physical III/ Choose the best answer to fill in the blank Are you interested playing badminton after class? A in B with C on D for " What .going to Hanoi tomorrow? " A to B in C about D for Hoa works very so she always gets good marks A badly B good C hardly D hard The building was built 1962 and 1969 A between B from C since D for This school in 1997 2 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp A built B is built C was built D has built Of all my friends, Hoa is A the tallest B the most tallest C taller D more taller Would you mind if I……………a photo ? A take B took C would take D am going to take Last week I ……………my children to the biggest zoo in town A got B brought C fetch D took Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ? A about B on C of D for 10 Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp………… A collecting B collector C collect D collection 11 It is very dangerous ………… in the polluted environment A to live B lives C living D live 12 Our ………… resources are limited so we should recycle all used things A nature B natural C naturing D naturally 13 His car is the same color ………… my uncle’s A alike B as C like D to 14 This ruler …………… of plastic A make B made C is making D is made 15 I take part ………… most youth activities of my school A in B of C on D at IV/ Write the correct form of verb to fill in the brackets Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (1- carry out) by scientists (2- work) for large industrial firms However, there (3 – be) still opportunities for other people (4 – invent) various things In Britain, there is a weekly TV program which (5 – attempt) to show all the devices which people (6 – invent ) recently The people (7 – organize) the program receive information about 700 inventions per year New ideas can (8 – develop) by private inventors However, it is important (9 – consider) these questions : Will it work? Will it (10 – want)? Is it new? _ 2. _ _ _ 10 V/ Write the correct preposition to fill in the blank Could I help you your bag? Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go _ I’m looking forward seeing you in June In the competition, everyone fell the deep and dangerous water 3 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Ha Long Bay is recognized _ UNESCO as a World Heritage Site They have a meeting _ 6.30 and 9.30 My mother often picks me _ from the school I’m going to invite my friends to come over _ dinner tonight Next summer, my family will have a vacation Thailand and stay there one week VI/ Write the correct form of word to fill in the blank We have two postal _ a day (DELIVER) He left the room without _ (EXPLAIN) Playing tennis is one of his favorite (ACT) We started our trip on a beautiful morning (SUN) They left the house in a mess (FRIGHT) He said “ Good morning” in a most way (FRIEND) There is no easy to this problem (SOLVE) He always drives more at night (CARE) Does this _ suit you? (ARRANGE) 10 He is a very _ carpenter (SKILL) VII/Underline the incorrect word and correct it as example Example: I haven’t saw you for two month 0/ seen Nam is a student This year he had a very interested summer 1/ _ holiday He traveled, with him classmates, to a mountainous area 2/ _ in Hoa Binh province They gone there to help make a road 3/ _ through a forest among two villages “ It was very difficult 4/ _ because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ _ could bought food,”said Nam “ It was very cold and wet 6/ _ in the mountains It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ _ Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks It was hard work, 8/ _ But he says it was the best thing he has ever did He is hoping 9/ _ to return next year to any more work there 10/ VIII/ Write the suitable word to fill in the blank Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) how to fly or play the piano There (2) _ important differences, but there is a very important similarity It is this: learning how to such things needs lots (3) _ practice It is never simply to “know” something You must be able to “do” things with what (4) _ know For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) to fly an aeroplane A (6) _ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only read a book and then try to (7) _ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and 4 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp kill (8) The same is true of (9) the piano So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) _ first? IX/ Rewrite the sentence, using the word given Minh does morning exercises regularly He wants to be healthy ( so as to ) ………………………………………………………………………………………… I’m learning English I want to read book in English (in order to) ………………………………………………………………………………………… She said nothing She didn’t want to make him angry (so as to) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The man was taken to the local hospital He was injured in the accident (past participle) ………………………………………………………………………………………… The musician is internationally famous He appeared in the concert last night (present participle) ………………………………………………………………………………………… X/ Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning Keeping the environment clean is very important - It’s …………………………………………………………………………… They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it - The time machine …………………………………………………………………… He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter - He was delighted that ……………………………………………………………… Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals - People ……………………………………………………………………………… I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group - I’m very sad not …………………………………………………………………… It’s three years since I last spoke to her - I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………… Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to - Tam used …………………………………………………………………………… “ Please turn down the radio for me”, said my father - My father asked ……………………………………………………………………… Lan will be fifteen next week - It is Lan’s …………………………………………………………………………… 10 How long is it since you used the pen? - When ………………………………………………………………………….? XI/ Rearrange the word to make the meaningful sentence 5 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he - …………………………………………………………………………………… tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am - …………………………………………………………………………………… back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they - ……………………………………………………………………………………… information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing - ……………………………………………………………………………………… struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a - ……………………………………………………………………………………… ENGLISH PRACTICE A VOCABULARY Question 1-10: Choose the best word or phrase that best complete each sentence below His………… always makes people laugh a quiet b sense of humor c Christmas presents d smiles The way of life in this country is…………….to that in my country a similar b the same c like d as You have to make ……………… children not play with matches a ensure b surely c sure d ensuring The prince immediately……………….the girl a fall in love with b fell in love with c fall into love at d fell into love at Different language………………learn words in different ways a learners b learner c people d person My little brother…………… pictures very much a enjoy to draw b enjoy drawing c enjoys to draw d enjoys drawing Some people in the neighborhood are not happy…………………the changes a with b about c at d of TV……………… information and entertainment a brings b takes c gives d makes His feet hurt so he has to walk to school…………………… a on crutch b on crutches c on foot d on feet 10 ……………….natural resources? Is it difficult? 6 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp a what about to save b what about saving c how about save d how about to save Question 11-20: Word form 11 It is ………………to eat too much sugar and fat HEALTH 12 If you can give a reasonable…………….for your bad behavior last night I’ll forgive you EXPLAIN 13 My brother often does experiments about electricity for…………… PLEASE 14 The ………………… changed me 50,000VND for each room DECORATE 15 There many cultural…………… between his country and mine DIFFER 16 A toaster is a chicken…………… that cooks food APPLY 17 ……………… in Viet Nam has brought a lot of big changes INDUSTRY 18 After taking an aspirin, her headache………………… APPEAR 19 The ……………….she gave last night was marvelous PERFORM 20 The………………in his province is very dramatic LANDED B GRAMMAR AND STUCTURE Question 21-31: Choose the correct answer Only one answer is correct: 21 After the clothes……………we can wear them to Ann’s birthday party a washing b wash c to wash d are washed 22 A new university without a library……………in USA a recently b opened recently c recently has opened d has recently opened 23 Do you know the place………………… I can have a meal with my friends? a where b which c what d when 24 On Christmas Eve, people often……… a tree a are decorated b were decorated c decorating d decorate 25 …………to your place tomorrow Hope to meet you there a would come b will come c am coming d was coming 26 The can overturned and everyone……………… into the deep river a fall b fell c felt d feel 27 The games were……………… important that they stopped fighting for a time a so b too c very d such 28 This is an emergency Please ……………………an ambulance to Cua Viet beach a to sending b sending c to send d send 29 Of the all members in my family, my grandpa is………………… a oldest b the oldest c most old d the most old 7 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp 30 How long…………… here? - Since 1980 a you live b did you live c have you live d have you lived 31 We are having a plan to help them by …………… them things a encouraged b encourage c to encourage d encouraging Question 32-41: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct from: 32 Most of the Earth’s surface (cover)………… ………… by water 33 The first festival (hold)………………….….nearly eight hundred years ago 34 There’s some behind us I think we (follow)……………………… 35 My mother (not visit)……………………….us since he (move)………… …… to the new town 36 This bike (use)……………………….for more than six years 37 Nowadays, many historical places (destroy)………….………….seriously 38 It (get)……………………hotter and hotter in June 39 Last moth when we (visit)………….him, he (do)………………… …an experiment on the upstairs 40 Tet holiday in Viet Nam (celebrate) ………………………around January and February 41 The Eiffel Tower is in Paris It (visit)……………………… by millions of people every year C, PHONETIC Question 42-51: In three of the four words, the underlined part is pronounced the same; in the fourth word the underlined part is pronounced differently Find the fourth word 42 a held b flew c mend d tent 43 a quiet b industry c relative d participant 44 a nothing b clothes c hold d told 45 a bear b ear c tear d hear 46 a lot b floor c box d dog 47 a small b law c tall d plane 48 a float b noun c about d out 49 a arrive b abroad c around d armchair 50 a snowy b cold c prison d Chicago 51 a great b hate c heat d afraid Question 52-59: In three of these words the first syllable is stressed In the fourth the second syllable is stressed Find the word in which the second syllable is stressed 52 a person b enough c picture d people 53 a Japan b Australia c Britain d Canada 54 a surprise b wonderful c ticket d evening 8 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp 55 a busy b fortunate c include d follow 56 a depart b medical c husband d business 57 a volcano b gallery c seafood d windy 58 a sunny b facility c humid d minus 59 a weather b lava c middle d delicious D READING Question 60-69: Read the article and circle the letter next to the word that best fits each space: Traveling in the Lake District: The Lake District is very popular for holidays all year round Roads leading to the area have been improved in (60)………………years inside the area itself, however, many roads are (61)……………and winding with steep hills and it may not be safe to drive (62)……… ….roads like this when they are (63) ……………in ice For the mountain walker a word of warning-every season visitors (64)…………… lost or are injured and (65)……….… to be rescued by the Mountain Rescue teams This kind of problem can be (66) ………… by following a few simple rules When exploring the mountains, wear warm clothing Sensible boots, take a map, compass and whistle and a small (67)…………… of food Don’t go (68)…………….alone and always tell someone where you (69)………… to go to Vocabulary (to) wind: uốn lượn steep (adj): dốc warning: cảnh báo (to) rescue: cứu whistle (n): còi 60 a recent b next c last d close 61 a thin b slim c narrow d shallow 62 a along b above c by d in 63 a wrapped b above c drowned d filed 64 a have b be c make d get 65 a must b should c need d ought 66 a encouraged b prevented c arranged d organized 67 a quantity b weight c length d limit 68 a for b by c with d off 69 a look b seem c plan d know E WRITING 9 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Question 70-77: Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first: 70 It was such an interesting film that we watched it several times The film……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………,………………………… 71 The football match was won by Manchester United Manchester………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 Peter was too ill to get up Peter was so………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friends Her father asked her:”…………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….” 74 Parents ought to send their children to school Children……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75 People think that doing morning exercises is good for health It is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 Tom is not as tall as Peter Peter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 Every day thousands of trees are cut down in the world Every day people…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… Question 78-85: Make sentences based on the given cues: 78 I / going / visit / after work / evening …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 79 Residents / store owners / concerned / new mall / for / few months …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 80 What / mum / going / / weekend ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 81 You / ought / go / market / buy / fish / vegetables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 82 People / / everything / without / help / modern equipment / years ago …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 83 How old / your brother / sister / then ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 84 Some people / neighborhood / not happy / changes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 85 It / difficult / learn / two languages / same time 10 10 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp to the report, governments must now steps to control the amounts of fossil fuels are used 10 Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points) What are the advantages and disadvantages of television? 517 517 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp THE END 518 518 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp ENGLISH PRACTICE 94 I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (15 points) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we B didn’t say C hasn’t said D hadn’t said I wish he ……… that A doesn’t say My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with They are both good because they type carefully A typewriters B typists C typers D typemen We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless C not to D didn’t 11 He ordered them …… it again A don’t B not 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain 519 519 D come up again Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 The students have got ……… news about their exams A many B some C few D a few Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form (10 points) Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today That proposal ( consider) by the members right now Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now A: I (lose) my glasses I can’t find them anywhere I (look for) them for hours B: Don’t worry I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days later He is working tomorrow If he (have) a day off tomorrow, he (go) to the beach Part 3: Correct the words in bold (10 points) Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition I’m afraid you’ve lost your test You only got 23% … made…… … …………………… Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! …………………… I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me …………………… I’m a bit short of cash Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? …………………… Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary …………………… Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? …………………… Our school is nearby to the town centre …………………… It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city …………………… I feel asleep Do you mind if I go to bed? …………………… 520 520 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp 10 My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club .………………… II READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points) Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 points) retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………………… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………… You will probably have to some (5) ………………………… , which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) ………………………… Finally, good luck! Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points) GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place The theatre has been popular in ancient times People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals (2) early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another up the hillside In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more 521 521 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp clearly This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10) around by actors wandering from one place to another There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room 10 A scene A Whole A In A chairs A watchers A among A playing A lifted A as A carried B performance B Complete B For B benches B players B between B making B raised B like B held C scenery C Full C At C seats C viewers C around C doing C moved C equal C brought D stage D All D On D stools D audiences D behind D being D pulled D similar D fetched Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) A POP STAR John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940 He was always (1) .on music and played in a pop group (2) school and Art college John (3) married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4) name was Julian At that time, John was a member of a group (5) “ The Beatles” Many beautiful songs (6) written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them They (7) scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style Soon, everyone had heard (8) “The Beatles” and John was (9) richer than he had ever thought Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10) his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11) marriage to Cynthia came to an end He had met Yoko Ono (12) he married the following year John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can (13) seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean 522 522 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) most talented of all “The Beatles” He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15) shocked More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory He was only forty when he died III WRITING: ( 30 points) Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence (10 points) EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting → I am reading a book which is very interesting My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us ………………………………………………… … .… … Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time …………………………………………………… .…… It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world …………………………………………………… … I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon ……………………………………………………… … … The room where I am staying in is very noisy …………………………………………………………… .… This is Peter, who his sister works at your school ……………………………………………………… …… Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday? …………………………………………………………… .… Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer? ………………………………………………………… … I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………… 10 I’ve really got to cut up smoking 523 523 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp ………………………………………………………… … … Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given ( 10 points) Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would …………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted ……………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like What ……………………………………………………………………….…… I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn not I do…………………………………………………………………………… The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam………………………………………………………………………… Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………………………… … Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that………………………………………………………………………… … Your English will improve if you keep practising get Your English………………………………………………………………………… … Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………………… .… 10 She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants………………………………………………………………………… … Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large family (10 points) 524 524 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp The end 525 525 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp ENGLISH PRACTICE 95 SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts.) Question Choose the best option:(2pts) Tom and Mary never came to class late A So did we B Neither did we C We did either D Neither we did I remember to Hanoi when I was a very small child A taking B to take C to be taken D being taken Helen asked me the film called “Star Wars” A if I had seen B have I seen C have you seen D if had I seen At first I found to get used to .on the other side of the road A it difficult - drive B difficult - drive C it difficult - driving D difficult- driving Had we known your new address, we to see you A would have come B will come C would come D came I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made .that story A out B up C off D down She warned me A to not it B I should it C about to it D not to it .had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor A Scarely B Never C No sooner D Just Jason’s professor had him his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the committee A rewrites B rewriting C rewrite D to rewrite 10 The problems .last year caused to the committee members to table the proposal temporarily A were discoveredB which was discovered C that discovered D discovered Question Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: (2pts) Jane (1 join) our firm twelve years ago She had worked for the previous seven years with an advertising company and (2 acquire) much useful experience For the first eight years with us, she (3 work) in the Sales Department, and (4 526 526 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp work) there when I became a Managing Director Since then she (5 work) as my personal assistant, and (6.prove) .herself to be outstandingly capable on many occasions She (7.work) on the top floor, in an office next to mine, but at the moment she (8.work) .in London on a special assignment Question Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each sentence: (2pts) She has one of the biggest in Britain (COLLECT) The judge told him it was to drink and drive, and banned him for a year (RESPONSIBLE) The keys were locked inside the car , a side window was open (LUCKY) Three firms are in .for the same contract.(COMPETE) It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the .species (DANGER) The government is spending a lot of money in the attempt to fight against (LITERATE) These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly (COMFORT) Burning coal is an way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper (ECONOMY) SECCTION THREE READING (6pts.) Question Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word: (2pts) How easy is (1) to understand another person’s character? My friend Jack was once a rather annoying person He was always getting (2) trouble because he was so disobedient In class he was very talkative and never stopped (3) jokes The teachers all told him (4) was impolite because he interrupted them When I met him, he was very unfriendly and didn’t want to talk to me (5) .all People told me he stole things and that he was dishonest His school work was terrible He didn’t take any pride in his writing, he never (6) enough time doing his homework, and that he was not at all conscientious One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man Jack hated violence and he fought them all (7) they ran away He was awarded a medal for bravery After that people changed their (8) .about him 527 527 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Question Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank :( 2pts) PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to the telly and not enough(1) other activities like sports and reading A survey recently carried out on people’s viewing habits (2) not disapprove it It shows that young people in Britain spend on (3) twenty three hours a week in front of the television, (4) works out at over three hours every day What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a week We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts Just about (5) household in the country has a television and over half have two or more According (6) the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well The Education Minister said a (7) weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should spend more time reading Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults (8) reading than young people In fact, reading is (9) the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes They would(10) listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home 1.A at B on C for D in 2.A does B C is D has 3.A time B Sunday C weekend D average 4.A which B what C who D where 5.A none B neither C every D all 6.A for B to C with D on 7.A lot B little C number D few 8.A more B better C less D most A on B to C at D in 10 had better B prefer C like D rather Question Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D : (2pts) 528 528 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremoney Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000 Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes 1.Where was Alfred Nobel born? A in America B in Spain C In Sweden D In Switzeland 2.When did the first award ceremony take place? A 1901 B 1895 C 1962 D 1968 3.Why was the Nobel prize established? A to resolve political differences B to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity C to spend money D to honour the inventor of dynamite 4.In which area have American received the most awards? A peace B literature C economics D science 5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A Awards vary in monetary value B Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners C Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention D A few individuals have won two awards In how many fields are prizes bestowed? 529 529 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp A B C D 10 SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6pts) Question Read the passage and find out an odd word out in each line There is an example in the first line: (2pts) to I could to remember one of the good things I did While I was walking along the road the other one day I happened to notice a small brown leather purse which lying on the pavement I picked it up and had opened it to see if I could find out the owner’s name There was nothing in it except of some small change and a photograph of a woman about 40 years old Though I put the photograph back and took the purse to the police station, at where I handed it to the sergean in charge Before I left, the sergeant he made a note of my name and address in case of the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me Question Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (2pts) Our house is going to be painted by a local firm We are It was such a dull play that he fell asleep The play She didn’t say a word as she left the room She left the room “I didn’t steal the bicycle” he said “I just borrowed it.” He denied but admitted I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents No sooner Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas? Are we Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam Had 530 530 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Her grief was so great that she almost fainted So Question Write a passage (150-180 words) about your last summer holiday: (2pts) - The End - 531 531 ... means not …………… way 49 49 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp A.throwing things away B.throw things away C.blowing things away D not blowing things away I think it is good to spend time... d organized 67 a quantity b weight c length d limit 68 a for b by c with d off 69 a look b seem c plan d know E WRITING 9 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp Question 70 -77 : Finish the... campaign (3) save this threatened creature They started by creating nine special parks (4) _that tigers could live in safety 47 47 Bộ đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp The first was