Read the passage carefully the choose the best answer among A, B, C, D 1.5 pts Martin Luther King, Jr., is well known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous speeches, amon[r]
(1)SỞ GD & ĐT TRƯỜNG THPT §a Phóc Sè TT: ĐỀ THI Olympic TiÕng Anh Khèi: 10 Ngày thi: 04/4/2010 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Mark I Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences ( 3.5 pts) She’d rather watch television than out to the theater A go B to go C went D going If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly A me a favour B take my fingers C stand by me D pick me up She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly A no money B some money C little money D any money Generally , learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy A spoken B speaking C speak D speaks Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week A twice as much as B as much twice as C twice more than D as much as twice had the curtain been raised than the light went out A Only when B Scarcely C Hardly D No sooner Jim care of himself He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then A used to take B is used to take C is used to taking D used to be taken Due to the storm, flight to New York was delayed for some hours A a B the C an D θ The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them A tell – away B take – on C tell – apart D take – apart 10 Jenifer is in asking for bigger salary She has worked really hard A unreasonable B reason C reasonable D reasonably 11 They said they would contact us A next day B some days after C tomorrow D the next day 12 having a well-paid job, she never has any money A in spite of B despite of C although D in short of 13 It was that Jan couldn't come to the party.' 'Her boss made her work overtime.' A disappointing B disappointedly c disappoint D disappointed 14 'Excuse me I'd like to rent new game.” Here you are Sega Genesis Please take it to cashier over there.' A a / a B the/ the C θ / the D a/ the II Reading A Complete the passage with a suitable word from the box ( 2.5 pts) A abruptly F exhaust K protects B as G garbage L provides C because H gradually M purity D benefit I individuals N require E discharge J or O too Every one wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is ( 1) complicated as it is serious It is complicated ( 2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, ( 3) from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution But the automobile ( 4) transportation for millions of people Factories ( 5) much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end ( 6) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that ( 7) them Most people not want to that, of course But pollution can be ( 8) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that (2) such things as automobiles and factories cause Government can pass and enforce laws that ( 9) businesses and ( 10) to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities B Complete the passage by choosing the best answer for each gap ( 2.5 pts) Fun and games Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again You might be surprised to learn that the game industry now ( 1) more money than Hollywood ( 2) a family buys a new PC, all they really want to is to play games It is hardly surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular ( 3) of entertainment today A good game is like a good film, it will hold your attention, capture your imagination and play with your emotions The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive ( 4) You don’t have to think what characters dominate the story With computer games, you direct the ( 5) and that is what makes them so exciting Finding the ( 6) game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love ( 7) with the interactive ( 8) of believe- making It is ( 9) to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers In fact, the ( 10) growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group A has A As soon as A brands A pastime A movement A accurate A match A region A immoral 10 A longest B makes B As well as B branches B task B change B right B story B area B wrong B widest C does C As far as C shapes C routine C action C complete C secret C society C false C biggest D gains D As long as D forms D employment D performance D proper D affair D world D dishonest D deepest C Read the passage carefully the choose the best answer among A, B, C, D ( 1.5 pts) Martin Luther King, Jr., is well known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous speeches, among them is his moving "I Have A Dream" speech But fewer people know much about King's childhood M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his maternal grandfather M.L.'s grandfather, the Reverend A.D Williams, purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L was born The Reverend Williams, an eloquent speaker, played an important role in the community since so many people's lives centered around the church He allowed his church and his home to be used as a meeting place for a number of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks M.L Grew up in this atmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt influenced by it M.L.'s childhood was not especially eventful His father was a minister and his mother was a musician He was the second of three children, and he attended all- black schools in a black neighborhood The neighborhood was not poor, however Auburn Avenue was the main artery through a prosperous neighborhood that had come to symbolize achievement for Atlanta's black people It was an area of banks, insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers, and other black-owner black-operated businesses and services Even in the face of Atlanta's segregation, the district thrived Dr King never forgot the community spirit he had known as a child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice that was a seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept black Atlantans from mingling with whites What is this passage mainly about? A the prejudice that existed in Atlanta B Martin Luther King's childhood C M.L.'s grandfather D the neighborhood King grew up in The word "eloquent" means most nearly A powerful B active C romantic D fascinating As used, the word "eventful" is closest in meaning to which of the following? A valued B memorable C admirable According to the author, King was influenced by D emotional (3) A community spirit B black lawyers C his mother D his speeches According to the author, M.L … A had a difficult childhood B was a good musician as a child C loved to listen to his grandfather speech D grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta It can be inferred from the passage that King A had a difficult influence B his father influenced him much C his grandfather influenced him much D His grandfather and the living environment influenced him much III Writing A Find out a mistake among A, B, C, D in each sentence below ( 2.5 pts) Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm A B C D Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom A B C D The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors A B C D Lost of health makes us miserable and a burden to ourselves and our friends A B C D Ralph wishes that he went to the bank this morning before he went to work A B C D The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so limited A B C D Mrs Alien was concerned about me having to drive so far every day A B C D They who arrive early will get the best selection of seats A B C D 9.On the battlefield of Waterloo, about 45,000 men were left dead and wound A B C D 10 How are the pictures? Oh, a number of them is excellent A B C D B Rewrite the sentence so that it keeps the meaning as the original one ( pts) Not a single person volunteer to help There were……………………………………………………………………………………… It is nice that Jane came along How nice………………………………………………………………………………………… The poor farmer was tired but he kept working In spite…………………………………………………………………………………………… The result of the match was never in doubt At no……………………………………………………………………………………………… It is not certain that Jones will get the job It is open ………………………………………………………………………………………… Where these plates belong? (kept) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The result of the match wasn’t as good as I expected (come) ………………………………………………………………………………………… It looks as if he is going to be late (likely) .…………………………………………………………………………………………… I not intend to tell you my plans ( intention) .…………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Let’s visit the museum this afternoon (go) .…………………………………………………………………………………………… C Write a letter to refuse an invitation to a birthday party from one of your classmate ( 2.5 pts) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (4) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… -The end - (5)