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 tooff 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! A. get B. do C. make D. have Question 23: popular opinion, many Welsh people do 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 wellof 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. 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: A. profit B. benefit C. gain D. advantage Question 37: A. draw up B. put out C. sum up D. turn out Question 38: A. image B. shot C. scene D. illustration Question 39: A. demand B. task C. obligation D. duty Question 40: A. hold on B. keep up C. carry on D. stay up Question 41: A. firm B. forceful C. strict D. strong Question 42: A. by B. under C. through D. from Question 43: A. pass B. make C. turn D. proceed Question 44: A. extreme B. plentiful C. far D. grand Question 45: A. on time 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 1 is closest in meaning to.. A. undrinkable B. untouched C. unexploitable D. undiscovered Question 47: What is true of Lake Vostok'? 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 3 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 light D. has already been contaminated Question 53: The word “downside" in paragraph 3 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 do 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 do 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 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 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 do 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 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. 1. A. private B. belong C. indeed D. emit 2. A. property B. nitrogen C. surgery D. furthermore 3. A. solidify B. miraculous C. intimacy D. appropriate 4. A. apprehension B. preferential C. conventional D. calculation 5. A. satisfactory B. alterative C. military D. generously Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. 6. Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully .. A. loaded B. crowded C. carried D. packed 7. The car always breaks down because of its old . A. motor B. machine C. engine D. machinery 8. The information is strictly .. and should not be discussed in public. A. secret B. exact C. believable D. valuable 9. 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 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, .? 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 B. advanced C. highly-developed D. all are correct 37. A. to B. from C. for D. with 38. A. in step with B. in contact with C. on good terms with D. in favour of 39. A. to be mastered B. mastering C. to master D. mastered 40. A. therefore B. however C. in short D. for example 41. A. make B. do C. cause D. create 42. A. Even though B. As though C. Despite D. However 43. A. unimportant B. inefficient C. unusual D. impossible 44. A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how about 45. A. letter B. telephone 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 do the cooking, plan the meal and so on. A. the home B. might C. enough creative D. do 50. It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the worlds rapidly increased population. A. It B. extremely difficult 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 do 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 do I would have gone to the movies. A. I never go to the movies if I have work to do. 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 do 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 / do / more of the things / want. A. Robots used slaves, therefore, people freeing them to do more of the things they want. B. Robots would be used like slaves, therefore, free people can do more of the things they want. C. Robots would be used as slaves, therefore, freeing people to do more of the things they want. D. Robots use is like slaves, therefore, free people do for them more of the things they want. 58. way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extiction 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, whi
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