Đề thi học sinh giỏi cấp trường môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Năm học 2018-2019

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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN 
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 
ĐỀ THI HSG CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH- LỚP 10 
(Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút; Không kể thời gian phát đề) 
Họ và tên thí sinh:......................................................................................... SBD:............................ 
PART A: LISTENING. 
Part 1: Questions 1 – 10 
Questions 1 – 4: Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer 
HOUSE SERVICE INFORMATION 
Example 
Name: 
Location: 
Postcode: 
Rooms: 
The other room used as: 
Downstairs: 
Pets: 
Answer 
Barbara Hill 
(1) _________________ London 
SW105 
two (2) _________________ bedrooms 
an (3) _________________ 
kitchen-dinner, conservatory, and (4) _____________ 
2 dogs and 3 cats 
Questions 5 – 7: Choose the best answer. 
5. Which of these extra services does the agent agree to do? 
A. Change the bed linen B. Do some gardening work C. Clean the grass 
6. What does the customer want cleaned every three months? 
A. Curtains B. Carpets C. Mats 
7. What does the customer want done with clothes? 
A. Wash and iron the clothes B.Clean and dry the clothes C. Iron the clothes 
Questions 8 – 10: Complete the setences below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER 
for each answer. 
8. The agent’s address is 12 _________________ Road. 
9. Her house will get cleaned next _________________. 
10. The maximum time of cleaning service is _________________. 
Part 2: Questions 11 – 20 
Complete the information about the museum. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS 
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 
Jamestown Museum of Art 
Information for Visitors 
Entrance fees: Adults $ (11)_________________ 
Children $ (12)_________________ 
Entrance is free for senior citizens on (13) _________________ 
Hours 
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Mondays and holidays: closed 
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The map of the Museum 
Notice to museum visitors. 
The following areas are restricted. 
Hall of History: Closed for (19) _______________. Will reopen in April. 
(20) ________: Museum staff offices. Employees only. All others must have an 
appointment. 
PART B: PHONETICS 
Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others 
1. A. digestive B. intestine C. condition D. evidence 
2. A. successful B. announcement C. ignorant D. experience 
3. A. abandon B. dependent C. preference D. exhausted 
4. A. contrast B. object C. rebel D. support 
5. A. exercise B. volunteer C. calculate D. interview 
PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. 
I.Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. 
1. I'm addicted ______ these sweets. I loved them! 
A. on B. at C. to D. for 
2. You are being thoroughly _________in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. 
A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 
3. Nylon, a synthetic _______ from a combination of water, air, and a by-product of coal, 
was first introduced in 1938. 
A. to make B. make C. made D. making 
4. He ______ book the tickets, but he had no time to call at the Cinema. 
A. would B. might C. could D. was going to 
5. It is necessary that an employee _________ his work on time. 
 A. finish B. finished C. finishing D. finishes 
6. This dress is eye-catching, and many people________ me on it. 
 A. complain B. complement C. compliment D. complementary 
7. Bill is jealous ________ your promotion. 
 A. with B. of C. at D. about 
8. _______ are sought by an elementary school. 
 A. Mentally retarded teachers B. Teachers retarded for mental cases 
 C. Teachers for the mentally retarded D. Mental retarded case teachers 
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9. Since I came in half an hour late this morning, I have to stay until 5:30 to _______ for it. 
 A. make up B. save up C. keep up D. hold up 
10. Earthquake can damage a tree ______violently, and it can take several years for the 
tree to heal. 
 A. to cause to shake it B. when shaking it causes 
 C. to cause shaking it D. by causing it to shake 
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in 
the numbered gap. 
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER 
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an 
element of exaggeration has led to certain______ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature. 
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of 
the most______ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than 
that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by______ (3. 
COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, ______ (4. FATAL) are rare. 
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. 
Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are 
the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are 
vulnerable as the female is______ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill 
and eat the male after mating. Such______ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the 
spider got its name – and its reputation. 
Nevertheless, the______ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be______ 
(8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, 
it is advisable to take______ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, 
so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow 
spiders are______ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely 
hiding places. 
III. The passage below contains FIVE mistakes. Write down the mistakes and 
correct them. 
Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are 
designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been 
explicitly taught. The proficiency exams required by few states for high school 
graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a person’s 
ability to acquire new skills to knowledge. 
For example, vocationtional aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 
better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense 
achievement tests because they assumption some sort of past learning or experience 
with certain objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and 
aptitude tests is the degree and intented use. 
Example: 
TT Mistake Correction 
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PART C: READING COMPREHENSION. 
I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. 
The legend of the root 
 Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of 
life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building 
up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in 
oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, 
(2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in 
gold. 
 (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active 
part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ 
the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by 
western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant 
may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to 
treat with synthetic drug. 
 Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is 
becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the 
stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various 
ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the 
truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread 
effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each 
question. 
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled 
now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions 
to protect their homes. 
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a 
house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied 
house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. 
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime 
statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at 
least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide 
open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. 
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will 
look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' 
could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour 
you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a 
burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting 
security lights to the outside of your house. 
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar 
or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry 
for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows 
can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you 
should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small 
your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can 
manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. 
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily 
forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive 
it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of 
defence against intruders. 
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A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. 
Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of 
bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole 
so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody 
into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity 
card, for example. 
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think 
you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far 
better to telephone the police and wait for help. 
1. A well-protected house______. 
A. is less likely to be burgled. 
B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. 
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. 
D. is very unlikely to be burgled. 
2. According to the writer, we should______. 
A. avoid leaving our house empty. 
B. only go out when we have to. 
C. always keep the curtains closed. 
D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out. 
3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot______. 
A. is predictable. B. is useful. 
C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key. 
4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? 
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing 
5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that______. 
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. 
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. 
C. will stop a potential burglar. 
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home. 
6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window______. 
A. is surprisingly difficult. 
B. is not as difficult as people think. 
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. 
D. is tried only by very determined burglars. 
7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms______. 
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. 
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items. 
8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole______. 
A. will prevent your home being burgled. 
B. avoids you having to invite people into your home. 
C. is only necessary for elderly people. 
D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine. 
9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? 
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine 
10. The best title for the text is______. 
A. Increasing household crime. 
B. Protecting your home from intruders. 
C. Burglary statistics. 
D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. 
III. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. 
 Last year Gladys Kalema became the Ugandan Wildlife Service's chief and only vet 
after (1) _____ for the Royal Veterinary College in London. She was the first person to fill 
the post for 30 years and at the age of 26, easily the youngest. 
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 If Gladys did nothing else, caring for the world's (2) ______ population of 650 
gorillas would alone justify her wages. Since the 1970s, gorillas have (3) ______ severely 
from war and poaching. Now for $150 each, tourists can be led through the forest and 
come within five meters of gorilla – no closer, for (4) ______ of transmitting diseases such 
as measles and flu. 
 The gorillas here make a small but viable population. (5) ______ in the national 
parts the usual animals, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, are either not there or present in 
insignificant numbers which are dangerously out of (6) ______ with the creatures around 
them. If Uganda stays calm, wildlife may, in (7) _______, return by itself. But Gladys 
believes the country cannot wait. Animals must be brought in to swell tourism and 
provide (8) ______to expand her work. 
 Despite her difficulties, Gladys feels more useful and fulfilled than she would be 
anywhere else. "At this moment, my friends from vet school are reading the best way to 
(9) ______ a cat or dog, and here am I planning to translocate elephants. In my small (10) 
_______ I am part of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of my country." 
1. A. leaving B. qualifying C. graduating D. passing 
2. A. living B. surviving C. continuing D. lasting 
3. A. endured B. harmed C. died D. suffered 
4. A. risk B. fear C. fright D. danger 
5. A. Somewhere B. Anywhere C. Elsewhere D. Nowhere 
6. A. balance B. relation C. comparison D. equality 
7. A. terms B. years C. ages D. time 
8. A. figures B. funds C. accounts D. savings 
9. A. treat B. prescribe C. heal D. operate 
 10. A. means B. manner C. method D. way 
PART D: WRITING. 
I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, 
using the words given (0,5 point) 
1. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days. 
 → We find................................................................................................... ................................. 
2. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their 
second child. 
 → Only when................................................................................................................................ 
3. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes. 
 → They accidentally cut off ........................................................................................................ 
4. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain. 
 → He needn't ............................................................................................................................. . 
5. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. 
 → Despite ............................................................................................................................. ..... 
II. Essay writing 
Facebook dominates many people’s life, especially students’. It can have negative 
effects on their study and physical development. 
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay (about 250 words) to 
express your opinion. 
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