Section II : Listen to the recording and choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank.. go on holiday with him C.[r]
(1)ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI QUẬN 5 PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011
Thời gian : 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Họ tên học sinh: Giám thị
Số báo danh Lớp: Giám thị
Trường: STT: Số phách:
-Điểm số Điểm chữ Giám khảo I Giám khảo II Số phách:
STT : ( Học sinh làm giấy đề thi)
LISTENING (15pts)
Section I: Listen to the recording and decide whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE Write TRUE or FALSE in the space given in the answer sheet (5pts)
The rebels attacked the President’s country house The USA sent ships to the area this morning There were two lost climbers
4 The climbers got caught in a heavy rain The climbers haven’t been found yet
Section II: Listen to the recording and choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank (2.5pts)
6 John was on holiday in _in January
A his hometown B Switzerland C Florida In Florida, the weather was
A warm B wonderful C awful
8 People in Florida were quite
A excellent B fantastic C friendly
9 John’s wife doesn’t
A like Florida B go on holiday with him C live with him 10 John’s children were last month
A with him B with his wife C with their grandparents Section III: Listen to the recording and give short answers to the questions (5pts) 11 Where was he during the First World War?
12 How old was he when he had to go to hospital? 13 Why did he have to go to hospital?
14 Does he still work, or is he retired now? 15 How is his life now?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (20pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each of the following sentences. (20pts)
16 What is your attitude _smoking in public?
A toward B for C with D about
17 Have you ever anxious an examination?
(2)18 I am very _to you for what you have done for me
A kind B polite C grateful D thanks
19 It’s no use over spilt milk
A to cry B for crying C being cried D crying 20 Yesterday he made a(n) to see the dentist
A request B appointment C offer D comment
21 When will you it? -
A As soon as a matter of fact B Sooner than soon C As early as you can D As fast as possible 22 Are you _the conference tomorrow morning?
A attending B taking C coming D talking
23 She is a newcomer _behavior is appreciated by others
A that B whose C her D whom
24 The United Nations _about 160 nations
A composes of B concludes C consists of D is made up 25 I remember _you before, but I have forgotten your name
A meet B to meet C meeting D being met
26 _busy with his homework, he didn’t come to the party A Being B Having been C He was D Because of his 27 Our business is well
A taking B doing C making D getting
28 This is such an important question that we can’t _thinking it over
A point B use C help D stand
29 He cannot buy that bicycle because he has money A lots of B few C quite a little D little
30 The children shouldn’t be left alone They are too young to fend for _ A them B themselves C every other D their own
31 We don’t want any more summer vacations the last one
A as B such as C the same like D like
32 parents are doctors
A My neither B Either of C Neither of my D One of my 33 Before she applied for her present job, she _for a small firm
A had worked B was working C was worked D working 34 We always _lots of photos while we’re on holiday
A take B make C catch D
35 Excuse me, is anybody sitting here? -
A No, thanks B Yes, I am so glad
C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes Just sit here READING (35pts)
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank spaces. (15pts)
People have tried for over 2000 years to find a relationship (36) people’s physical features and their character, and even (37) there is a complete (38) of evidence for such an idea It is still popular
(3)their face Kings and princes were (42) _in the science, as they thought it might (43) _them to be better judges of character, and they believed that these new skills would (44) _it more difficult for dishonest courtiers to (45) _them in
(46) the fact that nobody takes these theories seriously nowadays, scientists are still interested in the basic idea They have known that there is a link between a person’s character and their build
Extroverts and other confident, (47) people are usually short and thick set, and in contrast, people who are (48) and reserved tend to be (49) and thin There is some scientific basis to this theory because glands have such an important effect on both a person’s build and their moods, so it is not (50) to find a link between them
36 A between B among C from D with
37 A still B yet C since D though
38 A lack B shortage C failure D need
39 A despite B although C besides D unless
40 A claimed B told C pretended D related
41 A allow B permit C let D enable
42 A interested B fond C enthusiastic D keen
43 A make B allow C let D learn
44 A change B make C let D turn
45 A take B put C set D bring
46 A Although B In spite C Even though D Despite
47 A shy B timid C withdrawn D outgoing
48 A conceited B arrogant C proud D shy
49 A long B high C tall D great
50 A surprising B surprised C interested D interesting
II Fill in each blank with ONE appropriate word to make a meaningful passage (15pts) Willie Nelson is a well-known country singer His guitar, nicknamed “Trigger”, is (51) as famous as he is Nelson has had the guitar for more than 30 years and doesn’t play any (52) guitar
Much like Nelson, the guitar has (53) a long way It is worn and weathered now He’s played it so much that it has a large hole in the front Nelson is so sentimental about the (54) _that he won’t get (55) repaired
Another reason Nelson loves his guitar is that many of his friends (56) _autographed it Nelson estimates (57) _the guitar has about 1,000 signatures from friends, musicians, and other associates, all scratched on the surface (58) _a knife Nelson bought the guitar in 1969 without seeing it He had a different guitar before that, (59) that one got broken He sent the (60) one to a friend (61) _ said he couldn’t fix it Nelson asked what other (62) _he had His friend said he had a classical guitar that (63) _$750, and Nelson bought it
(4)(65) special I like to just sit around a room and play it I like to write on it I just like the sound of it.”
VOCABULARY (15pts) Use the correct form of the words given.
66 Rubbish is damaging satellites (communicate) 67 He expressed his strong _for pop music (prefer) 68 The was proud of the award he had won (photo) 69 Most of their _possessions were gone! (value)
70 Young people are determined to _the difficulties they may encounter in their study (come)
71 The music show was really (fantasy)
72 The of Vietnam has been effectively controlled (populate) 73 Buckram was the _in the contest; he won the silver medal (run) 74 Jane is a tennis (enthusiasm)
75 You can help us carry out the survey by answering all the questions in this _ (question)
WRITING (20pts)
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
76 Mary cooks better than her elder sister does
Mary is _ 77 I started playing badminton four years ago
I’ve 78 They have no trouble understanding the chemistry lessons
They find it 79 My father used to smoke cigarettes
My father has 80 Children enjoy walking in the rain
Children are fond _ 81 He is too short to be in the basketball team
He’s not _ 82 How about having something to drink now?
Shall 83 The teacher makes them many difficult exercises
They 84 They believe Nadal is the best tennis player now
Nadal is _ 85 They had a really good time thanks to Henry’s wonderful sense of humor
(5)ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI QUẬN 5 PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011 ĐÁP ÁN Thời gian : 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
Họ tên học sinh: Giám thị Số báo danh Lớp: Giám thị
Trường: STT: Số phách:
-Điểm số Điểm chữ Giám khảo I Giám khảo II Số phách:
STT : ( Học sinh làm giấy đề thi)
LISTENING (15pts)
Section I: Listen to the recording and decide whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE Write TRUE or FALSE in the space given in the answer sheet (5pts)
The rebels attacked the President’s country house F The USA sent ships to the area this morning T There were two lost climbers T
4 The climbers got caught in a heavy rain F The climbers haven’t been found yet T
Section II: Listen to the recording and choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank (2.5pts)
6 John was on holiday in _in January
A his hometown B Switzerland C Florida In Florida, the weather was
A warm B wonderful C awful
8 People in Florida were quite
A excellent B fantastic C friendly
9 John’s wife doesn’t
A like Florida B go on holiday with him C live with him 10 John’s children were last month
A with him B with his wife C with their grandparents Section III: Listen to the recording and give short answers to the questions (5pts) 11 Where was he during the First World War? In France
12 How old was he when he had to go to hospital? 60 (years old)
13 Why did he have to go to hospital? Because of the dust (from the mines) 14 Does he still work, or is he retired now? retired
15 How is his life now? (still) difficult VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (20pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each of the following sentences. (20pts)
16 What is your attitude _smoking in public?
A toward B for C with D about
17 Have you ever anxious an examination?
(6)18 I am very _to you for what you have done for me
A kind B polite C grateful D thanks
19 It’s no use over spilt milk
A to cry B for crying C being cried D crying 20 Yesterday he made a(n) to see the dentist
A request B appointment C offer D comment
21 When will you it? -
A As soon as a matter of fact B Sooner than soon C As early as you can D As fast as possible 22 Are you _the conference tomorrow morning?
A attending B taking C coming D talking
23 She is a newcomer _behavior is appreciated by others
A that B whose C her D whom
24 The United Nations _about 160 nations
A composes of B concludes C consists of D is made up 25 I remember _you before, but I have forgotten your name
A meet B to meet C meeting D being met
26 _busy with his homework, he didn’t come to the party A Being B Having been C He was D Because of his 27 Our business is well
A taking B doing C making D getting
28 This is such an important question that we can’t _thinking it over
A point B use C help D stand
29 He cannot buy that bicycle because he has money A lots of B few C quite a little D little
30 The children shouldn’t be left alone They are too young to fend for _ A them B themselves C every other D their own
31 We don’t want any more summer vacations the last one
A as B such as C the same like D like
32 parents are doctors
A My neither B Either of C Neither of my D One of my 33 Before she applied for her present job, she _for a small firm
A had worked B was working C was worked D working 34 We always _lots of photos while we’re on holiday
A take B make C catch D
35 Excuse me, is anybody sitting here? -
A No, thanks B Yes, I am so glad
C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes Just sit here READING (35pts)
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank spaces. (15pts)
People have tried for over 2000 years to find a relationship (36) people’s physical features and their character, and even (37) there is a complete (38) of evidence for such an idea It is still popular
(7)their face Kings and princes were (42) _in the science, as they thought it might (43) _them to be better judges of character, and they believed that these new skills would (44) _it more difficult for dishonest courtiers to (45) _them in
(46) the fact that nobody takes these theories seriously nowadays, scientists are still interested in the basic idea They have known that there is a link between a person’s character and their build
Extroverts and other confident, (47) people are usually short and thick set, and in contrast, people who are (48) and reserved tend to be (49) and thin There is some scientific basis to this theory because glands have such an important effect on both a person’s build and their moods, so it is not (50) to find a link between them
36 A between B among C from D with
37 A still B yet C since D though
38 A lack B shortage C failure D need
39 A despite B although C besides D unless 40 A claimed B told C pretended D related
41 A allow B permit C let D enable
42 A interested B fond C enthusiastic D keen
43 A make B allow C let D learn
44 A change B make C let D turn
45 A take B put C set D bring
46 A Although B In spite C Even though D Despite
47 A shy B timid C withdrawn D outgoing
48 A conceited B arrogant C proud D shy
49 A long B high C tall D great
50 A surprising B surprised C interested D interesting
II Fill in each blank with ONE appropriate word to make a meaningful passage (15pts) Willie Nelson is a well-known country singer His guitar, nicknamed “Trigger”, is (51) almost as famous as he is Nelson has had the guitar for more than 30 years and doesn’t play any (52) other guitar
Much like Nelson, the guitar has (53) made a long way It is worn and weathered now He’s played it so much that it has a large hole in the front Nelson is so sentimental about the (54) guitar that he won’t get (55) it repaired
Another reason Nelson loves his guitar is that many of his friends (56) have autographed it Nelson estimates (57) that the guitar has about 1,000 signatures from friends, musicians, and other associates, all scratched on the surface (58) with a knife Nelson bought the guitar in 1969 without seeing it He had a different guitar before that, (59) but that one got broken He sent the (60) broken one to a friend (61) who said he couldn’t fix it Nelson asked what other (62) guitars he had His friend said he had a classical guitar that (63) cost $750, and Nelson bought it
(8)66 Rubbish is damaging communications satellites (communicate) 67 He expressed his strong preference for pop music (prefer) 68 The photographer was proud of the award he had won (photo) 69 Most of their valuable possessions were gone! (value)
70 Young people are determined to overcome the difficulties they may encounter in their study (come)
71 The music show was really fantastic (fantasy)
72 The population of Vietnam has been effectively controlled (populate) 73 Buckram was the runner-up in the contest; he won the silver medal (run) 74 Jane is a tennis enthusiast (enthusiasm)
75 You can help us carry out the survey by answering all the questions in this questionnaire (question)
WRITING (20pts)
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
76 Mary cooks better than her elder sister does Mary is a better cook than her elder sister (is). 77 I started playing badminton four years ago
I’ve been playing badminton for four years.
78 They have no trouble understanding the chemistry lessons They find it easy to understand the chemistry lessons. 79 My father used to smoke cigarettes
My father has quit / stopped smoking cigarettes. 80 Children enjoy walking in the rain
Children are fond of walking in the rain 81 He is too short to be in the basketball team
He’s not tall enough to be in the basketball team. 82 How about having something to drink now?
Shall we have something to drink now?
83 The teacher makes them many difficult exercises
They are made to many difficult exercises by the teacher. 84 They believe Nadal is the best tennis player now
Nadal is believed to be the best tennis player now.
85 They had a really good time thanks to Henry’s wonderful sense of humor
If it hadn’t been for Henry’s wonderful sense of humor, they wouldn’t have had a really good time.