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ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ OLYMPIC 10-03 LẦN THỨ TƯ NĂM 2018-2019
(2)A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (80PTS) I PHONOLOGY (10PTS)
Pick out the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others in each group. A international B geographical C obligatory D undergraduate
2 A dialect B diagram C diagonal D diamond
3 A uptake B update C upgrade D upstage
4 A complete B obsolete C compete D deplete
5 A employee B primary C difference D recognize
Answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Key: C 2 C D B 5 A
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
6 A pierrots B hooks C coughs D plants
7 A voyage B dosage C carriage D massage
8 A dimension B confusion C expansion D tension
9 A model B modest C modal D modern 10 A width B bathroom C method D bathing
Answers:
6 7 8. 9. 10.
Key: A D B C 10 D II WORD CHOICE (10 PTS)
Choose the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences
11 It is the _ if stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather
A depth B source C height D matter
12 Your shoes are a(n) You haven’t cleaned them for weeks
A shock B blow C accident D disgrace
13 Their eventual choice of house was _ by the time Peter would take to get to the office
A related B consequent C determined D dependent
14 I don’t really _winter sports very much
A deal with B face up to C get round to D go in for 15 Her mother’s illness cast a cloud her wedding day
A for B over C on D in
16 I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly put ……… in the problem so far
A a dent B a foot C a brave face D damper
17 According to a recent survey, most people are on good ……… with their neighbours
A terms B relations C relationships D acquaintance
18 Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no ……… improvement in her condition
A decipherable B legible C discernible D intelligible 19 The police are ……… certain who the culprit is
A in some ways B more or less C here and there D by and by 20 The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _ the hot, humid air
(3)Answers:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Key: 11 C 12 D 13 C 14 D 15 B 16 A 17 A 18 C 19 B 20 A
III GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (10 PTS)
21 The _ you say, the _ services you get
A fewer/ less B fewer/ fewer C less/ less D less/ fewer 22 In the living room, there is _ vase
A high yellow beautiful wooden B beautiful high yellow wooden C wooden high yellow beautiful D beautiful high yellow wooden 23 I don’t know French, but I’ll _
A get Tom to translate it B have it translate C have Tom to translate it D make it translated
24 It turned out that we rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours
A hadn’t B should have C mustn’t D needn’t have
25 Under no circumstances……… or exchanged
A goods will be returned B goods should be returned C can goods be returned D are good being returned 26 A number of students for a rise since last year
A asked B have asked C ask D has asked
27 Despite its successful reforms, this country is still a developing one
A economizing B economical C economic D economics
28 These letters at the moment You can the typing tomorrow
A needn’t have typed B need to type C needn’t be typed D need typing 29 Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most
A that influences farmers C farmers that is influences B why farmers influence it D it influences farmers 30 She joined the local tennis club, were at least 60
A most of its members B most whose members
C most of whose members D most members
Answers:
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Key: 21 D 22 D 23 A 24 D 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 C IV PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (10PTS)
31 The weather was fine, and everyone was the coast
A making for B going in for C joining in D seeing about
32 Half the people in the office have _ a strange illness
A gone in for B gone along with C gone down with D gone through with 33 The _ the family home following the divorce was a great shock to the children
(4)A to B for C of D from
35 The police moved swiftly _ action to stop fighting rival groups of football fans
A into / between B about / against C with / for D for / with 36 Jane is out in the garden mulling a problem to _work
A away / without B in / to C into / for D over / with
37 We had to the noise from the building site next door for three months
A give up B stand up to C put up with D look up to
38 I hate the way the boss is always acting of Bill
A on approval B instead C in the presence D in favor 39 They should corporal punishment at school, if you ask me
A get back B bring back C carry over D keep up
40 I can _ with most things, but I cannot stand stubborn children
A put up B put on C put aside D put off
Answers:
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
Keys:
31 A 32 C 33 B 34 C 35 A 36 D 37 C 38 D 39 B 40 C V READING COMPREHENSION (20 PTS)
Passage Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blank or answer the question
May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century Peter Illich Tchaikovsky The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St Petersburg Conservatory His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about $1,000.00 a year Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties It was during the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty
Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide
41 With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets B Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame Von Meck C the life and music of Tchaikovsky
D the cause of Tchaikovsky's death
42 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "productivity"?
A affinity B creativity C fertility D maturity
43 The phrase "enjoyed the patronage of" probably means _
A solicited the advice of B was financially dependent upon C liked the company of D was mentally attached to 44 Which of the following could best replace the word "terminated"?
(5)45 According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT A She was generous B She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music C She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D She had economic troubles 46 It is known that before Tchaikovsky, _
A the music behind the dance had been taken seriously
B the music behind the dance had been given very little attention C serous dramatic music had been already brought to dance D music had been famous for its rich melodic passages
47 According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovsky's music most well known? A the ballet-like quality of the music B its lively, capricious melodies C the richness and melodic drama of the music D its repetitive and monotonous tones 48 According to the passage, "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" are _
A songs B plays C operas D dances
49 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A Tchaikovsky's unhappiness leading to suicide B the patronage of Madame von Meck C Tchaikovsky's influence on ballet music D Tchaikovsky's productivity in composing 50 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "behind"?
A supporting B concealing C in back of D going beyond
Answers:
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
Keys 41 C 42 B 43 B 44 D 45 B 46 B 47 C 48 D 49 A 50 A Passage Read the passage and choose the best option.
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable
lands Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands
Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and
extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets
(6)51.This passage deals mainly with
A desertification B decreasing water supply
C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants 52 The word “arable” is closest in meaning to
A fertile B parched C barren D marsh
53 Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A The plant’s shape B The small root system
C The vast leaf size D The high water system
54 The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to
A spongy B shallow C widespread D comprehensive
55 Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake
B It helps the plant to attack aggressors
C It releases gases against plant pets D It guards against bacteria
56 The word “it” refers to
A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plantlike cover D the loss of internal moisture 57 The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to
A attack B agitation C conditions D surroundings
58 What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
A Bacteria B Insects C Gas D Pets
59 It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes A have not been developed yet
B have not succeeded
C have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents D have the quality of causing bacteria
60 All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except
A inadequate water B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage Answers:
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
Keys: 51 D 52 A 53 A 54 C 55 D 56 B 57 A 58 C 59 A 60 D VI GUIDED CLOZE TEST (20 PTS)
(7)musically gifted require special understanding which may not always be (67) _ in an ordinary school - especially one where music is regarded (68) a secondary activity Such children - as well as those (69) ability is activity encouraged by parents or teacher - may well (70) from the education offered by a specialist music school
61 A up B with C for D on
62 A what B how C with D whether
63 A encourage B push up C accelerate D enforce
64 A while B as soon as C until D after
65 A if B when C because D while
66 A associate with B relate to C deal with D elaborate on 67 A available B willing C on purpose D in use
68 A in B as C of D for
69 A who B whom C which D whose
70 A resign B derive C benefit D profit
Answers:
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
Keys: 61B 62B 63A 64C 65D 66C 67A 68B 69D 70C CLOZE TEST 2: Choose A,B,C or D for each of the following blanks.
AUSTRIAN POST OFFICERS IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Austria and other European nations maintained an extensive (71) _ of post offices in the Ottoman Empire, typically motivated by the unreliable postal system of the Ottomans For Austria, the (72) _ started in 1748 with the establishment of a (73) in Galata outside of Constantinople, and eventually extended to dozens of (74) _ throughout the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean
Beginning in 1863, (75) _ of Lombardy-Venetia were used, but after the losses of these areas in 1867, Austria had to issue special stamps; in appearance identical to (76) _ stamps of the period, but denominated in soldis and florins In 1886 this was changed to paras and piasters to match Turkish money, (77) _ by surcharging the existing stamps of the offices, then regular Austrian stamps
Stamps printed specifically for the offices resumed in 1906, by using Austrian stamps (78) _ the denomination (at this point the denomination of Austrian stamps was printed in a second step), and the Jubilee issue of 1908 included the same (79) _ denominated in piasters
While early issues are not common, the volume of mail by the end of the empire was such that both used and unused stamps are still commonly (80) _
71/ A way B method C system D network
72/ A purchase B sale C practice D service
73/ A school B post office C factory D company
74/ A regions B areas C houses D locations
75/ A stamps B books C things D pictures
76/ A American B Austrian C European D Asian
77/ A first B second C next D last
78/ A having B removing C releasing D missing
79/ A designs B shapes C forms D images
80/ A alive B new C fresh D available
Answers:
(8)76. 77. 78. 79. 80. Keys: 71 C 72 C 73.B 74.D 75.A 76.B 77.A 78.D 79.A 80.D
B WRITEN TEST (120 PTS) I OPEN CLOZE TEST (40 PTS)
Fill in each gap in the passage below with ONE suitable word. PASSAGE 1
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
Some say you can it in seven days, others promise success in 24 hours, or you may prefer to take your time and it in weeks What are we talking about? Believe it (81) not, these periods (82) time refer to language learning courses that promise excellent results in less time (83) it takes to say 'Bonjour'! However, the advertisements of these companies are not necessarily (84) best guide and if you don't know what to look for in a good course you could be left with little more than a large bill A complaint was recently made to a consumer rights group (85) WhizzLearn Systems, a language school chain, and the company has been forced to remove its claim that its technique is ten times better than any (86) method The Managing Director of WhizLearn Systems said “(87) we still believe our claim is true, we are willing to change our advert But the fact remains, if you spend hours (88) day for weeks on our language course you will soon be speaking the language What we (89) have done was to make it clearer in the advert Then we wouldn't (90) had these annoying complaints"
Answers:
81. 82. 83. 84. 85.
(9)Keys: 81 or 82 of 83 than 84 the
85 against/ about/ concerning
86 other/ similar
87 Although/ While/ Whilst 88 a/ per/ every
89 should/ could 90 have
PASSAGE 2
TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION
Since about the end of the World War Two, technology has advanced rapidly These advances in agriculture, transportation and industry have (91) our way of life Unfortunately ,these advances have also (92) _our environment
The most (93) example of a useful technological advances, of course, the car Cars have changed the ways we live and added to our convenience and comfort They do, (94) _, pollute the atmosphere Measures are finally being taken to (95) the pollutants produced by a car Now lead is being (96) from gasoline and catelytic converters are (97) _in modern cars to remove pollutants produced by the engines Another example of a common product of modern technology that (98) _to environmental pollution is plastics Plastics cause pollution when they are manufactured because a great deal deal of electrictity is needed in their production They are also a problem to (99) because they will not biodegrade and they cannot be (100) _in the soil
Answers:
91. 92. 93. 94. 95.
96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
Keys:
91 improved/ changed
92 damaged/ endangered/ threatened 93 typical/ obvious
94 however
95 reduce/ limit/ lessen/ cut down
96 eliminated 97 installed/ fixed 98 contributes 99 discard 100 absorbed II WORD FORMS (40 PTS)
Part Supply the correct form of the words in the CAPITAL LETTER
101 I agree with the sentiments so expressed in David’s wonderful speech (ELOQUENCE) 102 My daughter left a half orange on the table (EAT)
(10)104 Colin acted with _ restraint, despite how angry he must have been feeling (ADMIRE) 105 Crimes of violence were _ rare until a few years ago (COMPARE)
106 The judges describe Jones as a criminal who was a danger to members of the public (HARD)
107 Rescue team held out little hope of finding other _ (SURVIVE)
108 In with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified (ACCORD) 109 Our school set up a project to _ the library system (COMPUTER) 110 I this morning, and was late for school (SLEEP)
Answers:
101. 102. 103. 104. 105.
106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
Keys:
101 eloquently 102 eaten 103 resignation 104 admirable 105 Comparatively
(11)Part Give the correct form of the words given in each bracket to complete the following passage then write your answers in the box provided
REGULAR LONG CHECK APPLY ARRIVE LET CODED POTENTIAL INSPIRE WORK
THE INVENTOR OF THE BAR CODE
Although you may never have heard of Joe Woodland, you almost certainly use his invention on a daily basis For Joe was the man who came up with the idea of the bar code – that little box containing parallel lines of (111) … width and (112) … that you find on the packaging of most products that are offered for sale at retail (113) … worldwide Joe Woodland actually invented the bar code way back in 1949, when the manager of a supermarket in Philadelphia asked him to design an electronic (114) … system which would be both simple and effective The purpose of the bar code is to store (115) … information about the product, which (116) … speeds up the process of recording sales and restocking the shelves
Joe’s (117) … came from Morse code and he formed his first barcode in the sand on the beach one day The idea was way ahead of its time, however, and didn’t find any immediate practical (118) … convinced that the system was (119) … with further development, however, Woodland didn’t give up It was the (120) … of laser gun technology decades later which allowed Joe’s invention to come into everyday use
Keys:
111. 112. 113. 114. 115.
116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
Answer: 111 irregular 112 length
113 outlets 114 checkout
115 encoded 116 potentially
117 inspiration 118 application(s) 119 workable 120 arrival
III ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20 PTS)
There are ten errors in the text below Identify and correct them.
Children who say pop music not interfere with their homework receive support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at a same time without your appreciation of either being damage Researchers have found that listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving Similar, pop music should not interfere to children’s homework The effect of pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors, such as how
0 not → does not
(12)happy they are to be doing it These findings could be apply to the design of places which people have to take in large amounts of informations very quickly They could, for example, be relevant to the layout on pilot cockpits on aircraft
127 _ 128 _ 129 _ 130 _ Answers:
121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130.
Keys:
121 pay → paying 126 overweigh → overweighed
122 a same → the same 127 apply → applied
123 damage → damaged 128 which → where
124 Similar → Similarly 129 informations → information
125 to → with 130 on → of
IV SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (40 PTS)
Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one 131 It is known that colourful T-shirts were popular during the 1960s
→ Colourful T-shirts……… 132 It was wrong of you to be rude to Judy last night
→ I’d rather……… 133 Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister
→ It 134 She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard
→ However 135 I never thought that I would win a prize
→ It had Answers:
131 132 133 134 135 Keys:
131 Colourful T-shirts are known to have been popular during the 1960s. 132 I’d rather you hadn’t been rude to Judy last night.
133 It has been suggested that the minister should resign. 134 However hard she works, she never seems to succeed. 135 It had never crossed my mind that I’d win a prize
Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words: 136 My father is not feeling well these days (WEATHER)
→ My father ……… these days 137 Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy (CONCLUSION)
(13)→ His choice decided 139 I was made responsible for foreign sales (CHARGE)
→ They put sales 140 I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter (BRING)
→ I know ……… this matter Answers:
136 137 138 139 140 Keys:
136 My father IS FEELING (A BIT) UNDER THE WEATHER these days. 137 Don’t COME TO/DRAW A CONCLUSION THAT THIS JOB IS easy. 138 His choice was ALWAYS IN STEP WITH WHAT HIS WIFE decided. 139 They put ME IN CHARGE OF FOREIGN sales.