Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp trường môn Tiếng Anh Khối 10 THPT - Năm học 2014-2015

SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA
TRƯỜNG THPT NÔNG CỐNG I
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Số báo danh
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ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC: 2014 - 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Khối 10 THPT
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
Ngày thi: ... tháng ... năm 2015
(Đề thi gồm 12 câu trong 5 trang)
Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. (2pts)
A. creates	B. motorbikes	C. theatres	D. tapes	
A. excursion	B. further	C. surgery 	D. surprise
II. Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (3 pts)
A. religious	B. environment	C. inconvenient 	D. development
A. computer	B. composite 	C. company	D. comfortable	
A. modernization	B. urbanization	C. mathematician	D. influential
Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )
I. Choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(15pts)
6. Do you know that man _____ near the door?
A. stands	B. stood	C. is standing	D. standing
7. Linh informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Linh: "Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colours." - Aunt: "______"
A. Sorry to hear that. B. Congratulations!
C. That's right. D. How many colours?
8. I’m sorry, but I _____ seeing the manager at once.
A. arrange for	B. look for	C. agree with	D. insist on
9. He was found guilty of drunken driving and banned _____ for five years.
A. from driving	B. for driving	C. to drive	D. driving
10. Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man ___.
A. she hardly knows him	B. whom she hardly know
C. she hardly knows	D. that she hardly know	
11. The more expensive the hotel, ___ the service.
A. better	B. best	C. the best	D. the better
12. _____ a scholarship, I entered the unknown territory of private education.
	 A. To award 	B. To be awarded	
 C. Having awarded	D. Having been awarded
13. There’s no _____ between Gary and Mark, even though they are brothers.
 A. resemblance 	B. appearance	C. correspondence	 D. reflection
14. No matter _______, Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child.
A. how it seems remarkable 	B. how remarkable it seems
C. it seems remarkable how 	D. how seems it remarkable 
15. I’ve been ______ advised not to say anything. 
A. seriously	B. greatly	C. strongly	D. significantly 
16. We expected her at nine but she finally _____________ at midnight.
A. came to	B. turned out	C. turned up	D. came off
17. There was a _________table in the middle of the room. 
A. Japanese round beautiful wooden 	B. beautiful wooden round Japanese 
C. beautiful wooden Japanese round 	D. beautiful round Japanese wooden 
18. A:________________ - B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
A. When have you got this beautiful dress? 
B. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? 
C. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing 
D. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!
19. According to a recent survey, most people are on good ______ with their neighbours
A. relations 	B. terms 	C. acquaintance 	 D. relationships
20. His father is a bank manager, ________ makes him easy to have a good job.
A. which B. whom C. that	 D. who
II. Supply the correct tenses/ form of the verb in brackets:(10pts)
21. You look great! You (exercise) _______ at the fitness center?
22. The teacher along with her students (laugh) ________ heartily when the Vice Principal walked past.
23. She doesn’t want (call) _________ at home unless there is an emergency.
24. It is necessary that he (finish) __________ the report on time.
25. Once they have finished the extension to the factory, there (be) _____ room for them to take on a lot more workers.
26-27. The little boy had a lot of trouble (convince) ___ everyone that he (see) ___ a mermaid.
28. I don’t believe a word he says. I think he (lie) ________.
29. By the time you come back here next year, this new plaza building (complete) ________.
30. I didn’t get home until after midnight last night. Otherwise, I (return) _____ your call.
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets:(10pts)
31. Lisa is very ___. She always manages to look good in photographs.
32. He is ______ for his charitable activities than for his business in the steel industry.
33. You must learn to __________ between politeness and real kindness. 	
34. Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, _______ and working with others.
35. People used to suffer from their life-time physical ________.
36. If we don't ______ on electricity, there will be power cuts. 
37. Languages are used for ________ purpose.
38. It is against the law to destroy _______ buildings.
39. National football teams must compete in _______ within their own regions.
40. Earth Hour is a ______ event organized to raise people’s awareness about the need to take action on climate change. 
(PHOTO) 
(KNOW) 
(DIFFERENT)
(SPORT)
(NORMAL)
(ECONOMY)
(COMMUNICATE)
(HISTORY)
(ELIMINATE)
(WORLD)
IV. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them (10pts)
 Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings. It a lot of countries, there are laws limited the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Because there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also risen air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisoned gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and they are clumsy where they use their hands. There are long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continues to increase, the earth's climate will become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may water and may cause serious floods.
0. for --> of
41. ________
42. ________
43. ________
44. ________
45. ________
46. ________
47. ________
48. ________
49. ________
50. ________
Part C : READING ( 30 pts )
I. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer ( A,B,C or D ) for each space: (10pts)
 Good press photographers must have an "eye" for news, just as journalists must have a "nose" for a good story. They must be (51)_______ to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take (52) _____ of the best opportunities to take pictures. The (53)______ difficult part of a press photographer's job is that he or she has to be able to (54)______ a complicated situation with just one photograph. They rarely have second (55) ______ and must be able to take required (56) _____ very quickly. Indeed, speed is essential - if the photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any (57)______ . Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper. There, the (58)______ is mostly for material of regional interest. Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but to (59)______ the enthusiasm to put "something special" (60) ______ every picture.
51. A. able 	B. possible 	 	C. probable 	 D. capable
52. A. profit 	B. benefit 	C. advantage 	 D. use
53. A. much 	B. more 	 	C. most 	D. better
54. A. draw up 	B. sum up 	C. put out 	 	D. urn
55. A. occasions 	B. chances 	 	C. possibilities 	D. moments
56. A. image 	B. illustration 	 C. scene 	 	D. shot
57. A. role 	B. employment 	C. use 	D. achievement
58. A. task 	B. demand 	 C. obligation 	 D. duty
59. A. keep up 	B. hold on 	 C. stay 	 	D. carry on
60. A. into 	B. out of 	 	C. from 	 	D. within
II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts)
There are several things to remember if you are (61)_____ for a new job. Most companies (62)_____ their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of (63)_____ for each post. A good letter of application is (64)_____ very important. You should (65)_____ with it your curriculum vitae, so that the (66)_____ knows about your qualifications and experience. If you are applying to a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, (67)_____ deals with appointing new staff. If you are invited to an interview, (68)_____ sure you arrive suitably dressed and (69)_____ time. Remember to (70)_____ politely about promotion prospects, as well as further training, and last but not least, the salary and holiday arrangements.
III. Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions: (10pts)
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
71. What has research of the base revealed?
A. A superior race of people built it.	
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body.
C. There are cracks in the foundation.	
D. The lines represent important events.
72. Extraterrestrial beings are _____.
A. very strong workers	B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. researchers in Egyptology	D. living being from other planets
73. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
B. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
C. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
D. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
74. The word “feat” in the first passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. structure	B. accomplishment	C. festivity	D. appendage
75. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
B. Architect’s plans for the hidden passages.
C. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
D. Astrological computation.
76. In the second passage, the world “prophesied” is closest in meaning to_____.
A. precipitated	B. foretold	C. affiliated	D. terminated
77. What is the best title for the passage?
 A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid. 
 B. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
 C. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops. 
 D. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid.
78. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A. Advanced tools of measurement.	B. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
C. Observation of the celestial bodies.	D. Advanced technology.
79. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory.	B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh.	D. As an engineering feat.
80. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It is very old.
C. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
D. It was built by a super race.
Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )
I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)
81. You can try to get Mark to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.
à There’s no point 
82. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
à I’d rather 
83. The plane had hardly left the airport when a big problem occurred.
à No sooner 
84. He didn’t become a famous film director until he was 55.
à It was not 
85. All the recipes in this cook book are difficult to follow. 
à I have 
II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (5 pts)
86. People say that the pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
à .
87. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately. (SO)
à .
88. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarha?” asked Frederic. (INVITE) 
à .
89. My Thuan is the longest bridge that I’ve ever seen. (LONGER)
à .
90. I am considering visiting my uncle in Da Nang this summer. (ABOUT) 
à .
III. Write a paragraph of 120 – 150 words about the the benefits of doing exercise. (10 pts) 
________________ The end ________________
SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA
 TRƯỜNG THPT NÔNG CỐNG I
HD CHẤM CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC: 2014 - 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Khối 10 THPT
Ngày thi: tháng năm 2015
(Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 2 trang)
A- ĐÁP ÁN:
PART A: PHONETICS (5 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
Question I: (2 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
1. C
2. D
Question II: (3 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
3. C
4. A
5. D
PART B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 điểm)
Question I: (15 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. A
Question II: (10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
21. have you exercised
22. was laughing
23. to be called
24. will be
25. (should) finish
26. convincing
27. had seen
28. is lying
29. will have been completed 
30. would have returned
Question III: (10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
31. photogenic 
32. better-known 
33. differentiate
34. sportsmanship
35. abnormalities
36. economize
37. communicative
38. historical
39. elimination
40. worldwide
Question IV: (10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm - nếu tìm được lỗi mà sửa không đúng thì cho 0.5 điểm)
41. limited --> limiting
46. surrounding --> surrounded
42. Because --> Although
47. quick --> quickly
43. makes --> causes
48. where--> when 
44. risen --> increased
49. continues --> continue
45. poisoned --> poisonous
50. water --> melt
PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
Question I: (10 điểm - Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
51. A 52. C 53. C 54. B 55. B 
56.D 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. A
Question II: (10 điểm - Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
61. applying
62. advertise
63. applicants
64. therefore
65. enclose
66. employer
67. who
68. make
69. on
70. ask
Question III: (10 điểm - Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
71. D 72. D 73. A 74. B 75. A
76. B 77. B 78. C 79. C 80. A
PART D: WRITING (20 pts)
Question I: (5 điểm - Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
81. There’s no point in getting Mark to lend you his car.
82. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
83. No sooner had the plane left the airport than a big problem occurred.
84. It was not until he was 55 that he became a famous film director
85. I have difficulty in follow all the recipes in this cook book.
Question II: (5 điểm - Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)
86. The pyramids are supposed to be worth visiting.
87. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
88. Frederic invited Sarha to his birthday party.
89. I have never seen a longer bridge than My Thuan (bridge)
90. I am thinking about visiting my uncle in Da Nang this summer.
Question III: Essay: (10 điểm)
Marking criteria: 
+ Task completion (4 điểm)
Tuỳ theo khả năng hoàn thành về bố cục và những yêu cầu nội dung cho mỗi phần (mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) giám khảo có thể chấm từ 1-4 điểm.
+ Grammatical accuracy and spelling 3 điểm: bài viết không có lỗi chính tả và từ ba lỗi ngữ pháp trở xuống được cho 3 điểm tối đa. Cứ 4 lỗi chính tả hoặc ngữ pháp trừ 1 điểm (Trừ không quá 3 điểm).
- Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc và sự liên kết câu, đoạn) – 3 điểm: 
Tùy mức độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn của bài viết, giám khảo có thể chấm 1-3 điểm.
B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:
Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm: 20
Điểm bài thi làm tròn đến 0,25
	 Tổng số point thí sinh làm đúng
Điểm bài thi 	= ---------------------------------------
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