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1. 002 KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24 ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts) 1. WORD CHOICE (10 pts) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 1. I always take my lucky ___with me into an exam. A. sign B. item C. charm D. spell 2. I didn’t know my guess was going to be right – It was just ___ A. pot luck B. odds C. draw D. gamble 3. Why are all your clothes in a ___on the floor? A. bulk B. heap C. batch D. sum 4. Sending out e-mails that people haven’t asked for to ___addresses is often known. A. sufficient B. countless C. widespread D. multiple 5. We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is ___ the law. A. beyond B. over C. above D. onto 6. We are pleased to inform you that we have decided to ___your request for British citizenship. A. give B. grant C. permit D. donate 7. We can only ___ as to the causes of the disaster. A. think B. consider C. speculate D. ponder 8. I didn’t ___out to be a millionaire – I just wanted to run a successful business. A. set B. go C. begin D. watch 9. I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but I’ll try to ___ahead with it anyway. A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press 10. Could you lend me some money to ___ me over to the end of the month? A. hand B. tide C. get D. make KEY TO WORD CHOICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (10pts) 1. I supposed, as ___ we all, that the meeting would be cancelled. A. just B. would C. equally D. did 2. A study has been made of the microbiology of rock surfaces and ___ stones. A. weathered B. rugged C. jagged D. rough 3. Well, it ___ but will it taste the same? A. is smelling good B. is smelling well C. smells good D. smells well 4. You ___ in this report to the managing director personally. Do you understand? A. are to hand B. would like to hand C. may have handed D. would sooner hand 5. ___ up early, he would have caught the early train. A. Were he to get B. If he got C. Had he not got D. Were he to have got 6. You should be very glad that Bob didn’t recognize you that night. Can you imagine his fury if he ___? A. had B. did C. did not D. would have 1
2. 7. The research suggests that infants ___ highly susceptible to allergy at the first 3 months. A. should be B. are C. will be D. being 8. When reaching the top of the hill, ___. A. we suddenly caught sight of the sea B. it was the sea that extended below us C. we extended the sea below us D. the sea came into view 9. Consumers should boycott all products ___ has involved the use of child labour. A. who manufacture B. whose manufacturers C. which manufacture D. whose manufacture 10. Such ___ that the firefighters could not get near it. A. hot was the fire B. the fire was hot C. the heat was of the fire D. was the heat of the fire KEY TO GRAMMAR & STRUCTURES l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10pts) 1. I just want to settle ___ and start a family before I got too old. A. in B. through C. down D. up 2. She spent twenty years studying the history of London. She knows it ___ out. A. through B. inside C. all D. over 3. Capital punishment was done ___ in Britain nearly half a century ago. A. out for B. away with C. off by D. over from 4. He wants to pay the bill himself, but I won’t hear ___ it. A. from B. about C. of D. for 5. This situation is analogous ___ the one we had faced last year. A. for B. in C. from D. to 6. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ___ with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. got away D. kept away 7. My wife checks ___ our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright. A. on B. in C. at D. out 8. The rain ran ___ the roof of the house. A. on B. onto C. from D. into 9. You may come ___ different kinds of problems when you first settle in a different country. A. out with B. into C. up with D. up against 10. A Japanese company tried to ___ the deal. A. get in on B. get on with C. catch up on D. walk in on KEY TO PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS (10pts) Choose the right phrase in the box to complete each of the following sentences. Use each phrase only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box. 1. I’m sick and ___ of studying grammar. A. cross B. ill C. tired D. bored 2. No, I don’t want to watch a war film. I don’t like to see too much blood and ___. A. guts B. tears C. pain D. bone 2
3. 3. Mice ___! A. give me creeps B. give me the creep C. give me the creeps D. give me creep 4. When his parents are away, his eldest brother ___. A. knocks it off B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. is in the same boat 5. I will do everything in my ___ to rescue the victims. A. ability B. power C. mind D. effort 6. Be careful or he'll take you for a ___. A. trick B. cheat C. fraud D. ride 7. Just because Laura makes a lot of money, everyone expects her to ___ all the bills. A. foot B. stand C. run D. carry 8. My sister told me to pack some trousers and shirts for the trip, ___, not to forget my toothbrush. A. after all B. but more or less C. before long D. but above all 9. His English was roughly ___ with my Greek, so communication was rather difficult! A. level B. on a par C. equal D. in tune 10. I didn’t want to make a decision ___ so I said I’d like to think about it. A. on and off B. in one go C. there and then D. at a stroke KEY TO IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. READING COMPREHENSION (20pts) Reading 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Maginot Line The Maginot Line was one of the largest military structures ever built, second only to the Great Wall of China. It was a series of bunkers, forts, turrets, and obstacles that spanned more than 450 miles of France's border with Germany. Built between 1930 and 1940, it was one of the world's most impressive forts, yet it proved to be almost useless. The Maginot Line was named after the man who argued for its construction, French Minister of War André Maginot. André Maginot had fought with the French against the Germans in the First World War. Much of this conflict took place along the Western Front, which was a line of trenches across which the two sides faced one another. Both sides dug in deep and each lost many men over little ground. Conditions were horrid for all and there was a stalemate for many years as neither side was able to move the other. Maginot never forgot these awful conditions. He wanted to build a line of defenses that would give the French an advantage in a similar conflict. He feared, rightfully so, that the Germans would attack France again. Germany's population nearly doubled France's. The line of defenses that Maginot pictured would allow a smaller French army to hold off a larger German force. In 1929, Maginot convinced the French Parliament to fund his vision. Though calling it a line makes it seem thin, the Maginot Line was in fact quite deep. It was fifteen miles wide at some points and varied in structure. There were outposts disguised as houses. These were manned by troops and rigged with explosives. There were antitank rails and obstacles. These were planted in the ground to prevent tanks and trucks from passing. There were bunkers armed with mounted machine guns and anti-tank guns. These were for pushing back attackers. And there were many large and small fortresses along the line. Each 3
4. had mess halls, lots of supplies, and air conditioning. The Maginot line would give the French a supreme edge in the case of a head-on invasion by the Germans. Unfortunately for the French, the Germans did not attack head-on. They positioned a decoy army in front of the line to distract the French. While the French waited, the Germans snuck a larger force through Belgium. Belgium is France's northeastern neighbor. The French did have some defenses along their border with Belgium, but this part of the Maginot line was weak. The Germans made quick work of these defenses. Within five days of their initial attack they were well into France. Once they were in France, the Germans attempted to seize the main forts along the Maginot Line. They were not successful. The forts had proved to be strong, but they failed to hold back the Germans. The Germans had taken Paris, France's capital city. Soon after the French commander ordered his men to stand down. He commanded the French defenders to leave their bases along the Maginot Line. These soldiers were then taken to POW camps. While the Maginot Line did not work in the way that the French had hoped, they did benefit by having built it. Belgium and England were strong allies. England had pledged to protect Belgium. Belgium declared itself a neutral country, one which wanted to stay out of wars. When Germany invaded Belgium to bypass the Maginot Line, they violated Belgium's neutrality. This led to England entering the war sooner. Though the Maginot Line is no longer used militarily, many of the buildings remain. Some of the forts are now wine cellars or mushroom farms. One was turned into a disco club. Today the Maginot Line is often used as a metaphor. People may refer to a failed project in which someone placed a lot of hope as a Maginot Line. Also, the Maginot Line lives on as the best- known symbol of the common saying that "generals always fight the last war." 1. Which of the following statements is true? A. The Maginot Line provided absolutely no benefit to the French. B. The Maginot Line is still used by the French army today. C. Maginot's experiences during WWI led to his support for the line. D. The French were betrayed by the Belgians during World War II. 2. Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing the fourth paragraph? A. To persuade readers that the Maginot Line was not at all thin. B. To inform readers of the types of defenses along the Maginot Line. C. To describe what the inside of the Maginot Line looked like. D. To compare and contrast defenses along the Maginot Line. 3. Which best describes the weakness of the Maginot Line? A. It was built from cheap material and could not resist attack. B. Poor screening let spies take control of the forts from within. C. The line was not fortified along France's border with Belgium. D. The French underestimated the power of newer German tanks. 4. Which of the following is a false statement? A. André Maginot fought against the French in the First World War. B. André Maginot served as the Minister of War for France. C. The Maginot Line is named after André Maginot. D. After WWI, André Maginot believed that Germany would attack France again. 5. Which best explains why André Maginot wanted to build up France's defense rather than their offense? A. After WWI, France and Germany became history's greatest allies. B. France needed protection from the Germans and the hostile Belgians. 4
5. C. Maginot feared that French commanders might invade Germany if they had the power. D. France had far fewer people than Germany and needed to save manpower. 6. Which best defines the meaning of the word stalemate as it is used in the second paragraph? A. When troops lose morale because they miss their families B. When two sides are locked in a draw C. When breathing is made difficult by foul odors D. When one side has a large advantage over the other 7. Which best expresses the main idea of the last paragraph of this text? A. It describes how the Maginot Line is still used today. B. It restates the main points of the text. C. It discusses how the French used the Maginot Line during World War II. D. It explains how the Maginot Line is used as a symbol. 8. How did the French lose control of the Maginot Line? A. The Germans overtook the fortresses with military power. B. The Germans tunneled into the fortresses using new technology. C. The French were starved out of the fortresses by German siege. D. The French surrendered the fortresses. 9. Which was NOT part of Germany's strategy to invade France in World War II? A. Position a decoy force in front of the Maginot Line B. Sneak troops into France by tunneling underneath the Maginot Line C. Bring a large army through Belgium D. Move very quickly 10. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text? A. Undefeatable: How the Maginot Line Became the World's Strongest Fortress B. André Maginot: France's Greatest Patriot C. Strong as the Weakest Link: The Mighty Maginot Wall and Its Shortcomings D. Blood Feud: The History of War Between France and Germany KEY TO READING 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Reading 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer MODERN SURGERY The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a severe shock to the patient and his family. Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of hospitals and anesthetics. Patients do not often believe they really need surgery - cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs. In the early years of the twentieth century there was little specialisation in surgery. A good surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been devised up to that time. Today the situation is different. Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of 60 years ago. The heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired. Clogged blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended or replaced. A lung, the whole stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live a comfortable and satisfactory life. However, not every surgeon wants to, or is qualified to carry out every type of modern operation. The scope of surgery has increased remarkably. Its safety has increased too. The hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as a week for most major operations. Many developments in modern surgery are almost incredible. They include the replacement of damaged blood vessels with stimulated ones made of plastic; the replacement of heart valves with plastic substitutes; the transplanting of tissues such as the lens of the eye; 5
6. the invention of the artificial kidney to clean the blood of poisons at regular intervals and the development of heart and lung machines to keep patients alive during very long operations. All these things open a hopeful vista for the future of surgery. One of the most revolutionary areas of modem surgery is that of organ transplants. Until a few years ago, no person, except an identical twin, was able to accept into his body the tissues of another person without reacting against them and eventually killing them. Recently, however, it has been discovered that with the use of x-rays and special drugs, it is possible to graft tissues from one person to another which will survive for periods of a year or more. Kidney’s have been successfully transplanted between non-identical twins. Heart and lung transplants have been reasonably successful in animals, though rejection problems in humans have yet to be solved. ‘Spare parts’ surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream of the distant future. As yet, surgery is not ready for such miracles. In the meantime, you can be happy if your doctor says to you. ‘Yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition.’ - vista (n) /ˈvɪstə/ (nghĩa bóng) viễn cảnh, viễn tượng, triển vọng 1. Most people are afraid of being operated on ___ A. in spite of improvements in modern surgery B. because they think modern drugs are dangerous C. because they do not believe they need anesthetics D. unless it is an emergency operation 2. Surgeons in the early years of the 20 century, compared with modern ones, ___ A. had less to learn about surgery B. needed more knowledge C. could perform every operation known today D. were more trusted by their patients 3. Open heart surgery has been possible ___ A. only in the last sixty years B. from prehistoric times C. since the nineteenth century D. since the invention of valves 4.: A patient can still live a comfortable and satisfactory life, even after the removal of ___ A. his brain B. his lungs C. a major organ such as the stomach or one lung D. part of the stomach or the whole liver 5. Modern surgeons ___ A. do not like to perform operations of the new type B. are not as highly qualified as the older ones C. are obliged to specialise more than their predecessors D. often perform operations which are not really needed 6. The word irrational in the passage can best be replaced by ___ A. logical B. understandable C. unreasonable D. unusual 7. Some of the more astonishing innovations in modern surgery include ___ A. ear, nose and throat transplants B. valveless plastic hearts C. leg transplants D. plastic heart valves 8. The main difficulty with organ transplants is ___ A. it is difficult to find organs of exactly the same size B. the body’s tendency to reject alien tissues C. only identical twins can give permission for their organs to be exchanged D. the patient is not allowed to use drugs after them 6
7. 9. ‘Spare parts’ surgery ___ A. will be available in the near future B. is only possible for animals C. has been replaced by modern drug treatments D. has yet to become a reality 10. You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means ___ A. he thinks your condition may be curable B. he is a good doctor C. he knows you will survive D. you are getting better already KEY TO READING 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts) Cloze test 1: Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks In the United States, an encounter with summer’s most annoying pest - the mosquito - is trouble enough, but in many parts of the world, it can be (1) ___ . Malaria infects 300 to 500 million people every year and kills nearly 3 million, (2) ___ 1 million children. A single mosquito bite can (3) ___ the disease, which causes fever, chills, nausea and, in some (4) ___, death. This disease, which was eradicated in the United States during the 1950s, is one of the world’s biggest killers of children. The greatest problem impeding the struggle against malaria is the rise of resistance (5) ___ the drugs that treat the disease. In many parts of the world, the drugs (6) ___ commonly used to treat malaria no (7) ___ work, and doctors are (8) ___ to more expensive alternatives - and in some countries (9) ___ these are failing to work. (10) ___ , countries that had previously seen a decline in malaria cases are now seeing a resurgence. 1. A. dead B. death C. deadly D. deathly 2. A. particularly B. including C. about D. even 3. A. spread B. emit C. contract D. catch 4. A. times B. occasions C. instants D. cases 5. A. for B. to C. with D. of 6. A. were B. which C. most D. least 7. A. longer B. sooner C. more D. further 8. A. using B. turning C. experimenting D. going 9. A. which B. where C. only D. even 10. A. Nonetheless B. As a result C. In short D. On balance KEY TO CLOZE TEST 1: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Cloze test 2: Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) ___ contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so, what goes to make up the ideal pet? Various (2) ___ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of 7
8. (3) ___ can be considerable. Everything must be (4) ___ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5) ___ time on your pet, shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much (6) ___ room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (7) ___ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8) ___ turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affection pets a friendly cat or dog would be more (9) ___. People get pets for a number of reasons: for company, security or to teach responsibility, especially to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) ___ you and your lifestyle. - tribulation (n) /ˌtrɪbjuˈleɪʃn/ nỗi đau khổ, nỗi khổ cực; sự khổ não 1. A. near B. close C. narrow D. tight 2. A. measures B. elements C. factors D. points 3. A. upkeep B. maintenance C. upbringing D. raising 4. A. considered B. held C. taken D. kept 5. .A. take B. waste C. occupy D. spend 6. A. free B. spare C. empty D. vacant 7. A. confined B. detained C. reduced D. closed 8. A. so that B. as for C. as if D. such as 9. A. suited B. appropriate C. likely D. good 10. A. fits B. matches C. suits D. goes with KEY TO CLOZE TEST 2: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. WRITTEN TEST (70pts) 1. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points) Open close test 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. MARKETS Most people in Britain and the US now buy their fresh food in supermarkets rather than traditional markets. But markets are still important (1) ___ the life of many cities and towns and in recent years farmers’ markets, where local farmers and others sell (2) ___ or home-made foods directly to the public, have grown in popularity. In Britain, most markets are held in the open air, in town squares or market places. They usually take (3) ___ only on market day, the same day each week, and sometimes on Saturday, and the stalls are put (4) ___ for each occasion. Towns where markets have traditionally been held are called market towns. Many still have a market cross, indicating where the market was originally held, or an old market (5) ___ , a covered area open at the sides. Today, markets (6) ___ flowers, fruit and vegetables, fish and meat, clothes and household goods. Some towns and cities in Britain and the US have a (7) ___ or indoor market. These markets are usually open more days of the week than outdoor markets and operate more like shops. Markets that sell cheap second-hand goods, (8) ___ clothes, jewellery and books are called flea markets. In the US, these are usually in buildings and open during normal shopping hours. The word market is sometimes used in American English to (9) ___ to any food shop. A (10) ___ or superstore in both Britain and the US is a very large store or supermarket. 8
9. KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Open close test 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. Face-to-face conversation is a (1) ___ process: you speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Two-way (2) ___ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both (3) ___ and receiver, and an agreed convention about signalling the beginning and end of the (4) ___ . In speech, the coding system is a language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a time may seem too obvious to (5) ___. In fact, the signals that people use in conversations and meetings are often non-verbal. For example, lowering the pitch of the (6) ___ may mean the end of a sentence; a sharp intake of breath (7) ___ signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s (8) ___ may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting (9) ___ a debate; a clenched fist may indicate anger. When these (10) ___ signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed. KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2. WORD FORMS (20pts) Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts) 1. Scholarship and awards are usually given on the ___. ( speech) 2. The legislation must be applied ___ of someone's ethnic origins. (respect) 3. It is not possible for everyone to put their own ___ on the law. (interpret) 4. Many people think that the famine was a result of the civil war, but it is ___. (truth) 5. You'll need to be a little more ___ if you want to hold their attention to your writings. (imagine) 6. Andi has correctly ___ the order of a pack of cards in just 31.16 seconds. (memory) 7. A ___ is a person who writes a book, etc. for another person, under whose name it is then published. (write) 8. Don’t believe what they said. I think they are ___ witnesses. (worth) 9. William Shakespeare is probably the most famous ___ in history. ( play) 10. The novel was published and quickly became a (an) ___. (sell) 11. Desert areas have little ___. (vegetable) 12. Water will ___ quickly in the hot weather. (vapour) 13. They used chemicals to clear the ___. (block) 14. ___ is a common problem during the draught. (arid) 15. Unfortunately, this level of output is ___ . (sustain) 9
10. KEY TO WORD FORM Part 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided. (10 pts) respiration anxiety act emotion order treat addicted tense term digest THE EFFECTS OF STRESS There is a famous expression in English. “Stop the world, I want to get off!” This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. “Stress” means pressure or (11) ___. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, (12) ___, and mental health problems. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the (13) ___ system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems (14) ___ food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress. Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel (15) ___. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often (16) ___ to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous. (17) ___ stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other (18) ___ often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating (19) ___, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one’s mental health is put at risk. It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. (20) ___, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. Then, try to reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while. KEY TO WORD FORM Part 2 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 10
11. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts) Read the text below and find 10 words which should not be there. Underline the 10 words and correct them. The Statue of Liberty is the famous statue that stands in Liberty Island in New York Harbour. At a height of 151 feet, it is extremely tall. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France, and over the years it has become a symbol of freedom. Many people think an American designed it, but it in fact created by a French artist, Frédéric Bartholdi. The designer tried many designs and models, included children and animals, before he chose a female figure, wearing a gown and cloak, holding a torch high above his head. The statue’s body looks like a Greek goddess. In the early drawings, the statue’s face was going to look like the president’s wife, and Bartholdi decided to copy the face of Charlotte Beysser, Bartholdi’s mother. Bartholdi decided to make the skin of copper sheets. This was a good choice because the workmen were able to lift and work with the sheets with no difficulty. He considered other cheaper metals but thought they might be so hard to work with because of its weight. On October 28th 1886, the President of the United States opened the Statue of Liberty in a ceremony in front of a huge, exciting crowd. The President gave a long speech, and Bartholdi was asked to give one too but he refused because he was a shy man. A fireworks display was delayed to November 1st because of poor weather, but the parade went ahead as planned. KEY TO ERROR IDENTIFICATION 1. Line ___ : 2. Line ___: 3. Line ___: 4. Line ___: 5. Line ___: 6. Line ___: 7. Line ___: 8. Line ___: 9. Line ___: 10. Line ___: 4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts) A. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it 1. Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved. → There was no question ___ 2. Those terrapins which survive their first year may live to be twenty. → Should ___ 3. You will have to give up the whole idea. → I have no ___ 11
12. 4. He had a strong impulse to open the letter. → He couldn’t resist ___ 5. It can be conclude from the research, heart diseases correlate with smoking. → The research shows a ___ B. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. 6. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been spying for his government. (SUSPICION) → The diplomat ___ 7. Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. (SOUL). → Tom ___parties. 8. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences. (FALLEN) → Though ___ 9. His colleague will do anything to avoid confrontation. (LENGTHS) → His colleague ___ to avoid confrontation 10. Fortunately his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK) → As ___ The end. 12
13. 002 KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24 ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts) 1. WORD CHOICE (10 pts) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B 2. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (10pts) l. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. D 3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10pts) 1C 2B 3B 4C 5D 6B 7C 8B 9D 10A 4. IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS (10pts) 1 C 2 A 3C 4D 5B 6D 7A 8D 9B 10C 5. READING COMPREHENSION (20pts) Reading 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 D 6 B 7 A 8 D 9 B 10 C Reading 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. A 6. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts) Cloze test 1: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B Cloze test 2: 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C II. WRITTEN TEST (70pts) 1. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points) Open close test 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. 1. to 2. produce 3. place 4. up 5. hall 6. sell 7. covered 8. including 9. refer 10. hypermarket Open close test 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. 1. two-way 2. communications 3. sender 4. message 5. mention 6. voice 7. may 8. eye 9. like 10. sensory 13
14. 2. WORD FORMS (20pts) Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts) 1. speech-day 2. irrespective 3. interpretation 4. untrue 5. imaginative 6. memorized 7. ghostwriter 8. untrustworthy 9. playwright 10. best-seller 11. vegetation 12. vaporize 13. blockage 14. aridity 15. unsustainable Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided. (10 pts) 11. tension 12. emotional 13. respiratory 14. digesting 15. anxious 16. overreact 17. Long-term 18. addictions 19. disorders 20. Untreated 3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts) Read the text below and find 10 words which should not be there. Underline the 10 words and correct them. 1. Line 1 : in on 2. Line 4: it in fact it was in fact 3. Line 6: included including 4. Line 7: his head her head 5. Line 9: and Bartholdi but Bartholdi 6. Line 11: of copper from copper 7. Line 11: so hard too hard 6. Line 13: its weight their weight 9. Line 15: exciting excited 10. Line 17: to November until November 4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts) 1. There was no question of drugs being involved, whatever the methods used to obtain the result. 2. Should terrapins survive their first year, they may live to be twenty. 3. I have no option/ choice/ alternative but to give up the whole idea. 4. He couldn't resist the temptation to open the letter. 5. The research shows a correlation between heart diseases and smoking. 6. The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his government. 7. is (always) the life and soul of 8. Though had had many differences, they haven’t fallen out. 9. will go to any lengths 10. As luck would have it, his route took him very near where they lived. 14