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(1)LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ SỐ 01 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A secure B confines C precedes D threaten Question 2: A habitat B contribute C eternal D opponent Question 3: A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority Question 4: A interprets B determine C argument D inflation Question 5: A terrorist B supportive C applicant D compliment Question 6: "Oh, no, I'm late for my appointment …….” A Catch you now B Catch you later C Nice to see you again D Pleased to meet you Question 7: - “Hi, Michael What’s going on?” – “Nothing special, Peter …… with you?” A What’s up B Have you got C Nothing new D Not much Question 8: - “I’ve got to go, Sarah So long” – “So long, Jack And……” A be careful B don’t hurry C take care D don’t take it seriously Question 9: - "That a very nice skirt you’re wearing” – “…… ” A That's nice B I like it C That's all right D I’m glad you like it Question 10: Speed limits on the road……… to protect pedestrians as well as motorists A serve B prove C succeed D intend Question 11: …….receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent an e-mail to Sweden A On B In C With D By Question 12: If you … in behaving in this way you will bring yourself nothing but trouble A persist B continue C decide D react Question 13: I left at 5.30, ……… they were still arguing whether to go or to stay A at which time B at the time C all the time D by that time Question 14: - “Why didn't he report the incident to the boss?” – “He probably thought … not his responsibility." A it to report was B being reported it C reporting it was D to have it reported Question 15: We went to the airport to……off a friend who was leaving for New York A tell B say C see D join Question 16: - "Mark wasn't there last night." - "No,……… ” A I wasn't either B so was I C I wasn't too D neither I was Question 17: This project will create more …… to local residents A happiness B employment C transition D determination Question 18: …… the weather, the event will be held indoors A In view of B In so far as C In favour of D On the spot of Question 19: I can't …… with all that noise going on A focus B absorb C take in D concentrate Question 20: We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion…… your previous good work A in the light of B thanks to C with a view to D with regard to Question 21: "In his absence, I would like to thank all concerned on my brother's …… A behalf B part C business D interest Question 22: You must…… allowances for him; he is not very healthy! (2) A get B C make D have Question 23: …… popular opinion, many Welsh people not speak Welsh A Despite B Against C Contrary to D Opposite Question 24: On hearing the news, she fainted and it was half an hour before she … again A came up B came round C came over D came forward Question 25: The children had been ……… of the danger, but had taken no notice A shown B noticed C prevented D warned Question 26: She was busy…… a variety of articles to the customers A with introducing B introducing C for introducing D in introducing Question 27: What's taking an entrance exam……? A like B alike C likely D look like Question 28: - "Do you want me to take you to the bus?" - "No, I'll get there ……” A in some way B by some means C with a car D somehow Question 29: - "I would like to invite all three of you to my party.” - "Well, Susan and I can go, but ……” A neither can Tom B Tom can, too C so can Tom D Tom can't Question 30: The ……… north we go, the ……… we are to meet high temperatures A far - less likely B Farther - likely C farther - less likely D farthest - least likely Question 31: The development of new crops strains ……… greatly increased yields A is B are C has D have Question 32: …… exhibitions are like huge market places for the sale of goods, and these are often called trade lairs A Most of B A great many C A great deal of D Many of Question 33: The fans……… when their team scored a goal A shouted B laughed C cheered D called Question 34: The police made sure everyone stood well………of the fire A clear B away C free D out Question 35: Their enthusiasm for the new plan has ……… out A gone B died C failed D disappeared Read the following passage and murk the letter A, 13, C, or D to indicate the correct word to each of the blank from 36 to 45 Good press photographers must have an 'eye' for news, just as journalists must have a 'nose' for a good story They must be able to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take (36) ……… of the best opportunities to take pictures The most difficult part of a press photographer's job is that he or she has to be able to (37) ……… a complicated situation with just one photograph They rarely have second chances and must be able to take the required (38) ……… very quickly Indeed, speed is essential - if the photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any use Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper The (39) ……… there is mostly for material of regional interest Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but to (40) ……… the enthusiasm to put 'something special into every picture There is (41) ……… competition among those who want to move from local to national newspapers Here, the work is much more centred on news The photographer must work (42) ……… greater pressure and take more responsibility (3) Only highly reliable, talented and resourceful photographers (43) ……… this difficult move The work is tough and can be dangerous On an overseas assignment, photographers may have to cope with unfamiliar food and accommodation, physical and mental stress, and (44) ……… difficulty in transporting the pictures from an isolated area to get them to the newspaper (45) …… They also have to beat the competition from other publications Question 36: advantage Question 37: out Question 38: illustration Question 39: Question 40: Question 41: Question 42: Question 43: Question 44: Question 45: A profit A draw up A image A demand A hold on A firm A by A pass A extreme A on time B benefit C gain D B put out C sum up D turn B shot C scene D B task C obligation D duty B keep up C carry on D stay up B forceful C strict D strong B under C through D from B make C turn D proceed B plentiful C far D grand B by the time C for a time D with time Read the following passage and mark the letter 1, B, C, or D on your cursiver sheet to indicate the correct answer to each ofthe questions from 16 to 55 A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge fresh water lake, one of the world's largest and deepest, lies hidden there, under four kilometers of ice Now known as Lake Vostok This huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of indeterminate size It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake: the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon thousands of years unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting, research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this Question 46: The word “hidden” in paragraph is closest in meaning to………… A undrinkable B untouched C unexploitable D undiscovered Question 47: What is true of Lake Vostok'? (4) A It is completely frozen B It is a saltwater lake C It is beneath a thick slab of ice D It is heated by the sun Question 48: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "frigid" in paragraph 1? A Extremely cold B Easily broken C Quite harsh D Lukewarm Question 49: All ol the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it …… A was conducted by air B made use of radio waves C could not determine the lake's exact size D was controlled by a satellite Question 50: It can he inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if……… A there were no lake underneath B the lake were not so big C Antarctica were not so cold D radio waves were not used Question 51: The word “microbes" in paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A Pieces of dust B Tiny bubbles C Tiny organisms D Rays of light Question 52: Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it……… A can be studied using radio waves B may contain uncontaminated microbes C may have elevated levels of ultraviolet lightD has already been contaminated Question 53: The word “downside" in paragraph is closest in meaning to……… A bottom level B negative aspect C underside D buried section Question 54: The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of……… A further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica B problems with satellite-borne radar equipment C ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it D the harsh climate of Antarctica Question 55: The purpose of the passage is to……… A explain how Lake Vostok was discovered B provide satellite data concerning Antarctica C discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D present an unexpected aspect of geography Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's ability to well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of' the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the Same degree of intelligence as the (5) other, performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child's intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and the socio-economic level of a child's family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: - Marry an intelligent person - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents - Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician Now, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 Question 56: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires……… A an expensive education B good musical instruments C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents Question 57: The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to……… A "other people" B "other scientists" C "other children" D "other geniuses" Question 58: When scientists studied intelligence and ability found that……… A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D different twins generally have different levels ability Question 59: Scientists chose twins for their study because……… A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence Question 60: Flow were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development'? A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured B They practice playing their instruments for many years C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic Question 61: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow……… A their own interest B their parents' interests C only their interests in musical instruments D only their interests in computer games Question 62: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ……… A pushing their children too hard B letting them play their own way (6) C permitting them to follow their own interests D starting their education at an early age Question 63: The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel" in the passage means that in order to become a genius……… A you need to have good health and good nourishment B you need intelligence and you need to develop it C you should try to move quickly and efficiently D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard Question 64: The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means……… A "good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful" B "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people" C "of high quality or an acceptable standard" D "under the control or in the power of somebody else" Question 65: All of the following statements are true except……… A educational development depends completely on economic well-being B a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/her parents C to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development D studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 66: If you have no cash, you can charge this dinner of your credit card A B C D Question 67: She had to leave because she didn't see eyes to eyes with her boss A B C D Question 68: Do you know that there is a high rate in interest on this loan? A B C D Question 69: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers A B C to them D Question 70: With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen A B not hardly have as much traveling as they used to C D Question 71: Last Sunday was……… that we took a drive in the country A so a beautiful day B such beautiful day C such beautiful weather D so beautiful a day Question 72: The policeman wanted to know……… A where he was last night B where he had been the previous night C where he was the night before D where he had been last night Question 73: Not until I arrived home …… A did I remember about the umbrella B I remembered about the umbrella C that I could remember about the umbrella D then would I- remember about the umbrella Question 74:……… the worse I seem to feel A When I take more medicine B The more medicine I take (7) C Taking more of the medicine D More medicine taken Question 75: While attempting to reach his home before the storm,…… A the bicycle of Trung broke down B it happened that Trung's bicycle broke down C the storm caught Trung's bicycle D Trung had an accident on his bicycle Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one Question 76: People think that he was born in a rich family A That is thought he was born in a rich family B He was thought to be born in a rich family C That he was born in a rich family is thought D He is thought to have been born in a rich family Question 77: “Why don't you ask your boss for a raise?" he asked me A He advised me to ask my boss for a raise B He suggested me to ask my boss for a raise C He asked me why I don't ask my boss for a raise D He offered me asking my boss for a raise Question 78: Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework A Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework B Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework C Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework D As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ SỐ 02 Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of these others A private B belong C indeed D emit A property B nitrogen C surgery D furthermore A solidify B miraculous C intimacy D appropriate A apprehension B preferential C conventional D calculation A satisfactory B alterative C military D generously Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully ………… A loaded B crowded C carried D packed The car always breaks down because of its old ………… A motor B machine C engine D machinery The information is strictly …… and should not be discussed in public A secret B exact C believable D valuable It was ……… easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player A purposefully B exceedingly C relatively D normally 10 We were ……… a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol A hardly B inside C only D within 11 …….all the hard work they put in, the students got good exam results A As a result of B In compared with C According to D In addition to 12 What a (n) …………….behaviour! He went straight into the line A shame B shameful C ashamed D shameless 13 If you book in advance you will …… certainly have a better table at our restaurant A mostly B almost C most D the most (8) 14 He always complains about my ………………….to cook A ability B inability C unable D able 15 Although …… satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it A complete B completed C completely D completion 16 ……… children were injured They all came back unharmed A Not any of the B None of the C Not any of D None of 17 During the time I started to get chest pains, I ……… tennis a lot A had played B have played C would play D was playing 18 I didnt know exactly how old he was, but he … about 30 the first time we met A should be B should have been C must be D must have been 19 The building work is still on schedule …………… a problem in digging the foundation A due to B despite C so as D only if 20 …………, he could not lift the trap door A As he was strong B Strong as was he C As strong he was D Strong as he was 21 It is necessary to be careful ……………your career A when choosing B when you will choose C when you have chosen D when you chose 22 Is this the address to ……………… you want the package sent? A which B where C whom D whose 23 Of the two new secretaries, one is competent and ………… is not A another B other C the other D the second 24 I …………in trouble now if I had listened to you in the first place A won’t be B wouldn’t be C am not D wouldnt have been 25 The children ………… to the zoo A were enjoyed to take B enjoyed being taken C were enjoyed to be taken D enjoyed taking 26 The day-to-day ……… of the company is left to a board of directors at the top A working B establishing C running D all are correct 27 ……………, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning A Consequently B Finally C Cautiously D Miraculously 28 I think its a bit …… to hope that we can beat them easily They are much younger and better A reality B really C realised D unreal 29 Noboby can approve of his ……… to work He is so irresponsible A character B behaviour C attitude D manner 30 The old man is …… of walking 100 meters by himself A inexperienced B incapable C unable D immature 31 We are considering having………………….for the coming New Year A redecorated our flat B to redecorate our flat C our flat to be redecorated D our flat redecorated 32 ………… chooses to be honest is, certainly, nearer to God A Anyone B Who C Anyone of us D Whoever 33 That honest man always speaks …………… is true even if it is bitter A that it B that C what D which 34 The progress made in computer technology ………… the early 1960s is remarkable A in B for C since D during 35 Did you apologise to Mary, …………….? (9) A who you spilt some coffee on her dress B you spilt some coffee on her dress C whose dress you spilt some coffee D whose dress you spilt some coffee on Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank… In this age of (36) ……… telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (37) ……… friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (38) ……… people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (39) ………… Gradually, (40) ………., the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (41) ……… a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter (42) ……… clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (43) ……… Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (44) ……… have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (45) ………… away yet 36 A progressive 37 A to 38 A in step with 39 A to be mastered 40 A therefore 41 A make 42 A Even though 43 A unimportant 44 A how often 45 A letter B advanced B from C for B in contact with B mastering B however B B As though B inefficient B how long B telephone C highly-developed D all are correct D with C on good terms with D in favour of C to master D mastered C in short D for example C cause D create C Despite D However C unusual D impossible C how much D how about C pen D effort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 46 We educate our children as well as we can, because an educational population is the key to future A as well as B an C educational population D to 47 The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have A frequent B exercise C greater D will have 48 It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A It B the near future C be used to doing D such as 49 Robots in the home might not be enough creative to the cooking, plan the meal and so on A the home B might C enough creative D 50 It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the worlds rapidly increased population A It B extremely difficult (10) C to feed D increased population Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the statement that is closest in meaning to the following sentences 51 Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he's too lazy to practice A He is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy B As a professional musician he is not lazy to practice music lessons C He is talented but he'll never be a professional musician as he doesn't practice D Though practicing lazily, he is a professional musician 52 She couldnt find the classroom until after the class had begun A She went to the wrong class B She was late for class because she had got lost C She missed the class D She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time 53 The book costs $15, 50 but I have only $14, 50 A I have more than enough money to pay for the book B The book costs a little more than I have with me C I have just enough money to pay for the book D I need a few more dollars to pay for the book 54 My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day A My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day B Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to it on a hot, summer day C Fishing is my father's favourite enjoyment on a hot, summer day D Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day 55 If I hadn't had so much work to I would have gone to the movies A I never go to the movies if I have work to B I would go to the movies when I had done so much work C A lot of work couldn't prevent me from going to the movies D Because I had to so much work I couldn't go to the movies Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written based on the words provided in the following questions from 56 to 60 56 Worlds oceans / vast / cope / present levels / pollution A The worlds oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution B The worlds oceans are too vast to cope with the present levels of pollution C The worlds oceans are very vast although they can cope with the present levels of pollution D The worlds oceans are vast so that they can cope with the present levels of pollution 57 Robots / use / slaves , therefore , / free / people / / more of the things / want A Robots used slaves, therefore, people freeing them to more of the things they want B Robots would be used like slaves, therefore, free people can more of the things they want C Robots would be used as slaves, therefore, freeing people to more of the things they want D Robots use is like slaves, therefore, free people for them more of the things they want 58 way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extiction (11) A A way to protect all the wildlife must find as many species are in danger of extinction B A way is protected for all the wildlife, finding any species which are in danger of extinction C A way protects all the wildlife that are found among many species in danger of extinction D A way of protecting all the wildlife must be found as many species are in danger of extinction 59 persons choice / occupation / probably / most important / ever have / made A A persons choice of occupation is probably the most important one that ever has to be made B A persons choice about occupation is probably most important one to have ever made C A persons choice from occupation is probably the most important one ever has to be made D A persons choice among occupation is probably most important ever having made 60 my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands A According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands B In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands C My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands D My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands Read the passage and choose the correct answers In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils đồ dùng, dụng cụ Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles (12) The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 61 What is the main topic of the passage? A how to reduce garbage disposal B what people often understand about the term 'recycle' C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to live sensitively to the environment 62 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Europe B Asia C Middle East D South America 63 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean? A cautious B logical C friendly D responding 64 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy high-quality product B buy simply-wrapped things C reuse cups D buy fewer hamburgers 65 Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they produce less energy 66 What does it mean “Customers can vote with their wallets”? A they can choose the cheapest products B they can cast a lot to praise a producer C they can ask people to choose products with less packaging D they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them 67 The word “motto” is closest in meaning to ………… A meaning B value C belief D reference 68 What best describes the process of reuse? A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B he bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed C The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed 69 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottles is paid 70 The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to ……… A drill B exercise C deed D belief Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each following question By the mid-nineteenth century, the term “icebox” had entered the American language, but ice was still only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the United States The ice trade grew with the growth of cities Ice was used in hotels, taverns, and hospitals, and by some forward- looking city dealers in fresh meat, fresh fish, and butter After the Civil War ( 1860- 1865), as ice used to refrigerate freight cars, it also came into household use Even before 1880, half the ice sold in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and one-third of that sold in Boston and Chicago, went to (13) families for their own use This had become possible because a new household convenience, the icebox, a precursor of the modern refrigerator, had been invented Making an efficient icebox was not as easy as we might now suppose In the early nineteenth century, the knowledge of the physics of heat , which was essential to a science of refrigeration, was rudimentary The commonsense notion that the best icebox was one that prevented the ice from melting was of course mistaken, for it was the melting of the ice that performed the cooling Nevertheless, early efforts to economize ice included wrapping the ice blankets, which kept the ice from doing its job Not until near the end of the nineteenth century did inventors achieve the delicate balance of insulation and circulation needed for an efficient icebox But as early as 1803, an ingenious Maryland farmer, Thomas Moore, had been on the right track He owned a farm about twenty miles outside the city of Washington, for which the village of Georgetown was the market center When he used an icebox of his own design to transport his butter to market, hr found that customers would pass up the rapidly melting stuff in the tubs of his competitors to pay a premium price for his butter, still fresh and hard in neat, one-pound bricks One advantage of his icebox, more explained, was that farmers would no longer have to travel to market at night in order to keep their produce cool 71 What does t he passage mainly discuss? A The influence of ice on the diet B The development of refrigeration C The transportation of goods to market D Sources of ice in the nineteenth century 72 The phrase “forward- looking” is closest in meaning to A progressive B popular C thrifty D well-established 73 According to the passage, when did the word “icebox” become part of the language of the United States? A In 1803 B Sometime before 1850 C During the Civil War D Near the end of 19th century 74 The word “rudimentary” is closest in meaning to A growing B undeveloped C necessary D uninteresting 75 The author describes Thomas Moore as having been “on the right track” to indicate that A the road to the market passed close to Moore’s farm B Moore was an honest merchant C Moore was a prosperous farmer D Moore’s design was fairly successful 76 According to the passage, Moore’s icebox allowed him to A charge more for his butter B travel to market at night C manufacture butter more quickly D produce ice all year round LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ SỐ 03 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions (14) A punctuality A equip A effectiveness A prevention A dynamism B technological B vacant B accountancy B implement B accompany C characteristic C secure C satisfaction C fertilize C comfortable D representative D oblige D appropriate D enterprise D interview Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions We ………… today and I got into trouble because I hadn't done it A were checked our homework B had our homework checked C have our homework checking D had checked our homework You can go to the party tonight ……… you are sober when you come home A as long as B as far as C as soon as D as well as She must …… in the garage when we came that's why she didn't hear the bell A have been working B be working C have worked D work I'm sorry, but I've got ……… much work to to come to the beach today A too B such C enough D so 10 It’s essential that every student ……… the exam before attending the course A passes B would pass C passed D pass 11 I decided to go to the library as soon as I ……… A would finish what I did B finished what I did C finished what I was doing D finish what I did 12 Ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies through the use of chemicals, ……… ancient Peruvians did through natural processes A because B whereas C whether or not D even though 13 Please cut my hair ……… the style in this magazine A the same length like B the same length as C the same long like D the same long as 14 …… in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in 10 years A For a number of tigers B The number of tigers C A number of tigers D That the number of tigers 15 ………., he would have been able to pass the exam A Studying more B Had he studied more C If he studied more D If he were studying more 16 Study harder ……… A if you will pass the exam B unless you pass the exam C or you won’t pass the exam D and you pass the exam 17 Fire safety in family houses, ……… most fire deaths occur, is difficult A how B when C why D where 18 ……… of the financial crisis, all they could was hold on and hope that things would improve A In the end B At the height C.On the top D At the bottom 19 When I got my case back, it had been damaged ……… repair A over B further C above D beyond 20 We intend to ………… with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one A up B in C away D down 21 …… that she burst into tears A So angry was she B Such her anger (15) C She was so anger D Her anger was so 22 We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are ……… A out of reach B out of practice C out of stock D out of work 23 Do you remember Daisy? I ran ……… her at the Fair yesterday A by B down C across D in 24 I’m really sleepy today I wish I ………… Bob to the airport late last night, A weren’t taking B didn’t take C hadn’t had to take D didn’t have to take 25 Matthew’s hands were covered in oil because he ………… his bike A had been mending B has mended C has been mending D had mended 26 –“I think we should recycle these bags It will help protect the environment.” – “…….” A Never mind B I can’t agree with you more C You can say that again D It’s rubbish We shouldn’t use it 27 Mark: -“……….” Helen: “Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday.” A What a beautiful dress you have on! B How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! C You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? D When have you got this beautiful dress? 28 Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guests: - “………” A It’s mine I came late B It’s not your fault C I’ll better next time D Fine, thanks 29 Once known as the “Golden State” because of its gold mines, ……… A North Carolina today mines few metallic minerals B few metallic minerals are mined in North Carolina today C there are few metallic minerals mined in North Carolina today D today in North Carolina few metallic minerals are mined 30 Anyone who has ever pulled weeds from a garden ……… roots firmly anchor plants to the soil A well aware B is well aware that C is well aware of D well aware that Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Tulips are Old World, rather than New World, plants, with the origins of the species lying in Central Asia They became an integral part of the gardens of the Ottoman Empire from the sixteenth century onward, and, soon after, part of European life as well Holland, in particular, became famous for its cultivation of the flower A tenuous line marked the advance of the tulip to the New World, where it was unknown in the wild The first Dutch colonies in North America had been established in New Netherlands by the Dutch West India Company in 1624, and one individual who settled in New Amsterdam (today's Manhattan section of New York City) in 1642 described the flowers that bravely colonized the settlers' gardens They were the same flowers seen in Dutch still-life paintings of the time: crown imperials, roses, carnations, and of course tulips They flourished in Pennsylvania too, where in 1698 William Penn received a report of John Tateham's "Great and Stately Palace," its garden full of tulips By 1760, Boston newspapers were advertising 50 different kinds of mixed tulip "roots." But the length of the journey between Europe and North America created many difficulties Thomas Hancock, an English settler, wrote thanking his plant supplier for a gift of some tulip (16) bulbs from England, but his letter the following year grumbled that they were all dead Tulips arrived in Holland, Michigan, with a later wave of early nineteenth-century Dutch immigrants who quickly colonized the plains of Michigan Together with many other Dutch settlements, such as the one at Pella, Iowa, they established a regular demand for European plants The demand was bravely met by a new kind of tulip entrepreneur, the traveling salesperson One Dutchman, Hendrick van de Schoot, spent six months in 1849 traveling through the United States taking orders for tulip bulbs While tulip bulbs were traveling from Europe to the United States to satisfy the nostalgic longings of homesick English and Dutch settlers, North American plants were traveling in the opposite direction In England, the enthusiasm for American plants was one reason why tulips dropped out of fashion in the gardens of the rich and famous 31 Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer? A What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant? B How did tulips become popular in North America? C Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located? D Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world? 32 The word "integral" is closest in meaning to… A overlooked B ornamental C fundamental D interesting 33 The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions? A India B Western Europe C North America D Central Asia 34 The word "flourished" is closest in meaning to… A were marketed B thrived C combined D were discovered 35 The author mentions tulip growing in New Netherlands, Pennsylvania, and Michigan in order to illustrate how… A tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to another B attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to another C imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulips D tulips grew progressively more popular in North America 36 The word "grumbled" is closest in meaning to… A warned B complained C explained D denied 37 The passage mentions that one reason English and Dutch settlers planted tulips in their gardens was that tulips… A made them appear fashionable B reminded them of home C were easy to grow D had become readily available 38 The word "they" refers to… A tulips B plains C immigrants D plants 39 According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred in English gardens during the European settlement of North America? A They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before B They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World C They contained many new types of North American plants D They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people (17) 40 The passage mentions which of the following as a problem associated with the importation of tulips into North America? A Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them B They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived C Orders often took six months or longer to fill D They often failed to survive the journey Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 41 The referee brought the football game to a halt He blew his whistle A The referee brought the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle B The referee stopped playing football and blowing his whistle C Having stopped the football match, the referee blew his whistle D The referee stopped the football game before he blew his whistle 42 He is a successful man in his career He possesses a large number of shares of the company A Given a large number of shares by the company he possesses, he is successful in his career B Given the large number of shares of the company he possesses, he is successful in his career C Successful as he is in his career, shares of the company he possesses are modest D He becomes successful in his career by possessing a large number of shares of the company 43 We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon We could not afford the fee, however A We visited Petronas in the afternoon though the fee was too high for us B We were going to visit Petronas in the afternoon but the fee was too high for us C As planned, we could not afford the visit to Petronas in the afternoon because of the fee D The fee was, however, high enough for us to plan a visit to Petronas in the afternoon 44 I can earn enough money to support my family Thank you for your job offer A Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be difficult B Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would have been difficult C Were you not to offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be difficult D should you not offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family will be difficult 45 She heard the news about her friend’s death She broke down A She broke down the moment when she heard the news about her friend’s death B Having broken down, she heard the news about her friend’s death C She broke down while she was hearing the news about her friend’s death D She broke down the moment she heard the news about her friend’s death Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 46 The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high (18) A contagious B powerful C impure D abundant 47 Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good A remain for good B remain in effect C stand in life D are in good condition 48 In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star A predicts B examines C contrasts D signifies Choose the answer show underlined part that needs correction of the following questions 49 Linda being chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus made her parents A B C D very happy 50 Those of you who signed up for Dr Daniel’s anthropology class should get their books A B C D 51 Some of the land in that region is so wet and hot and covered with jungle that a few A B C D people live there 52 To be good for agricultural purposes, soil must have in it the minerals plants required A B C D 53 The Mediterranean, a large sea surrounded by land, is a mile depth on the average and A B C more than 2.000 miles long D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks In order to (54) ………… children, many qualities are required As well as the (55) ……… requirements such as love, patience, and understanding, a sense of humour is an important feature of any parent’s personality (56) ………., it is quite an art to transform a child’s bad mood into (57) …………… everyone in the family can live with Another aspect of child rearing is teaching children limits and rules This means the child needs to be aware of what his or her rights are and what other people’s are, too Setting limits on children must occur on a daily basis Temporary measures don’t achieve anything but just waste time A (58) ……… mistake, however, is being (59) …… stricter than necessary Parents must be (60) ………… to allow their children the opportunity to explore and learn (61) ………… experience What’s more, most parents must know the importance of (62) …… as it gets children used to certain everyday activities For instance, eating at the same time as their parents gets them into the habit of sitting at a table and (63) ………… them how to conduct themselves properly Overall, child rearing is no easy task but it is certainly a challenge and a learning experience 54 55 56 57 A grow B grow up C born D bring up A routine B usual C ordinary D popular A As well as B But C All in all D In fact A temper B behaviour C character D manner (19) 58 59 60 61 62 63 A common A very A willing A by A routine A asks B famous B extremely B eager B on B custom B educates C popular C quite C interested C from C behaviour C instructs D continuous D far D keen D with D tradition D teaches Choose the answer that is opposite in meaning in each of the following questions 64 Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate A denying B supporting C advising D impugning 65 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check A similar B different C fake D genuine Choose the answer the sentence that is closest in meaning of the following questions 66 He reluctantly accepted that he would have to spend the evening on his own A He resigned spending the evening on his own unhappily B He resigned himself to spending the evening on his own C If he disagreed reluctantly, he would spend the evening on his own D He did not accept spending the evening on his own 67 Guiding us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation A The director guided us through the museum while he was giving us a special explanation B Guiding us through the museum, a special explanation was given to us by the director C The director guided us through the museum and was giving us a special explanation D While the director was guiding us through the museum, he gave us a special explanation 68 Few things are more unpleasant than a windy winter day on a farm in the open plains A There are not many things worse than being on a farm in the open plains on a windy winter day B A great number of things are worse than being on a farm in the open plains on a windy winter day C It is difficult to put up with windy winter days, particularly if you are on a farm in the open plains D Farms in the open plains are more disagreeable on windy winter days than at any other time 69 Sara must have been sleeping; otherwise, she would have heard the window break A If she had been sleeping, Sara would have missed the sound of the breaking window B The window broke while Sara was about to fall asleep, but she wasn’t aware of it C Sara was sleeping so deeply that she wouldn’t even have heard a window breaking D I’m pretty sure that Sara was asleep at the time, because she didn’t hear the window smash 70 Among the diplomats to whom the minister sent written invitations to the dinner was Ms Peterson A Ms Peterson was one of the diplomats who received a dinner invitation from the minister in writing B The minister wrote to Ms Peterson himself, as he felt she should be among the diplomats invited to the dinner (20) C Except for Ms Peterson, all of the diplomats present at the dinner had written invitations with them D Unlike the other diplomats at the minister’s dinner, Ms Peterson was the only one to be invited in Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The stylistic innovation in painting known as Impressionism began in the 1870’s The Impressionists wanted to depict what they saw in nature, but they were inspired to portray fragmentary moments by the increasingly fast pace of modern life They concentrated on the play of light over objects, people, and nature, breaking up seemingly solid surfaces, stressing vivid contrast between colors in sunlight and shade, and depiction reflected light in all of its possibilities Unlike earlier artists, they did not want to observe the world from indoors They abandoned the studio, painting in the open air and recording spontaneous Impressions of their subjects instead of making outside sketches and then moving indoors to complete the work form memory Some of the Impressionists’ painting methods were affected by technological advances For example, the shift from the studio to the open air was made possible in part by the advent of cheap rail travel, which permitted easy and quick access to the countryside or seashore, as well as by newly developed chemical dyes and oils that led to collapsible paint tubes, which enabled artists to finish their paintings on the spot Impressionism acquired its name not from supporters but from angry art lovers who felt threatened by the new painting The term “Impressionism” was born in 1874, when a group of artists who had been working together organized an exhibition of their paintings in order to draw public attention to their work Reaction from the public and press was immediate, and derisive Among the 165 paintings exhibited was one called Impression: Sunrise, by Claude Monet (1840-1926), viewed through hostile eyes, Monet’s painting of a rising sun over a misty, watery scene seemed messy, slapdash, and an affront to good taste Borrowing Monet’s title, art critics extended the term “Impressionism” to the entire exhibit In response, Monet and his 29 fellow artists in the exhibit adopted the same name as a badge of their unity, despite individual differences From then until 1886 Impressionism had all the zeal of a “church”, as the painter Renoir put it Monet was faithful to the Impressionist creed until his death, although many of the moved on to new styles 71 What aspect of painting in the nineteenth century does the passage mainly discuss? A The impact of some artists’ resistance to the fast pace of life B The differences between two major styles of art C A technological advance in the materials used by artists D A group of artists with a new technique and approach to art 72 The word “depict” is closest in meaning to… A reorganize B deform C represent D justify 73 According to the passage, which of the following was one of the distinguishing characteristics of Impressionist painting? A The emphasis on people rather than nature scenes B The way the subjects were presented from multiple angles C The focus on small solid objects (21) D The depiction of the effects of light and color 74 Which of the following is a significant way in which Impressionists were different from the artists that preceded them? A They began by making sketches of their subjects B They painted their subjects out-of-doors C They preferred to paint from memory D They used subjects drawn from modern life 75 The word “advent” is closest in meaning to… A achievement B acceptance C arrival D advantage 76 The exhibition of paintings organized in 1874 resulted in all of the following except… A attracting attention from the public B a negative reaction from the press C an immediate demand for the paintings exhibited D creating a name for a new style of painting 77 The word “affront” is closest in meaning to… A insult B encouragement C return D credit 78 The rejection of the Impressionist exhibition by critics was caused by which of the following? A The small number of paintings on display B Lack of interest in exhibitions by young artists C The similarity between all the paintings exhibited D Anger about seemingly poorly painted art 79 The author mentions Renoir to give an example of an artist who… A became as famous as Monet B was consistently praised by art critics C described the enthusiasm of the Impressionists for their work D was in favor of a traditional style of painting 80 The word “others” refers to… A art critics B fellow artists C individual differences D new styles Change the sentence to be passive form Jane will buy a new computer ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Millions of people will visit the museum ……………………………………………………………………………………………… They will not show the new film ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Will the company employ a new worker? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Will the plumber repair the shower? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… William will not repair the car ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (22) You not write the letter ……………………………………………………………………………………………… She pays a lot of money ……………………………………………………………………………………………… They didn't make their beds ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Does the police officer catch the thief? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 She has to pick fruit very early in the morning ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 She is taking care of the baby girl ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 She was wearing her new T-shirt when I met her yesterday ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 They declared that she won the competition ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (23)