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KỲ THI OLYMPIC 10-3
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIÊNG ANH; LỚP 10
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
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A Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
B Pick out the word that stressed differently from the others
6 A legislature B repository C magnificent D mistake
7 A bigoted B perpetrate C relativism D picturesquely
8 A argumentative B psychological C contributory D Hypersensitive
9 A consent B obstinacy C condolence D equality
10 A Mausoleum B testimony C miniature D Meteorite
ANSWERS:
PART 2: WORD CHOICE : Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11 She did six hours’ studying a day for her exam
12 According to a recent survey, most people are on good _ with their neighbours.
13 Science has made great during the past 30 years.
A motions B advances C advantages D opportunitie
14 A long line of traffic had to wait at the until the train had passed
A drawbridge B level crossing C Subway D Junction
15 You are not allowed to use the _ after eleven o’clock at night, as it makes too
much noise
16 The peasants’ many resulting from ill-treatment by their landlords led finally to
rebellion
A griefs B grumbles C grievances D complaints
17 Some people feel that television should give less to sport.
A coverage B programs C concern D involvement
18 She affection from her children but they neglected her shamefully.
19 I’ve got such a headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture.
20 Race relations in this country are unlikely to improve until people overcome their feelings
of hostility towards foreigners
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21 I didn’t see Tom at the party last night.
Oh, there was a chocolate fair in the mall A chocoholic like him there
A would have gone B was C must have been D can have been
22 but he also proved himself a good athlete.
A A good student not only showed him
B Not only did he show himself a good student
C He did not show himself only a good student
D Not only he showed himself a good student
23 The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight.
C to have been robbed D having been robbed
24 I would give a party .
A Were she to come next month B She were to come next month
C If she comes next month D Should she come next month
25 The parcel I sent you by now.
A is supposed to arrive B should arrive C should have arrived D would arrive
26 _, he remained optimistic.
A Though badly wounded he was B Badly wounded as he was
C As he was badly he wounded D As badly wounded he was
27 Declared an endangered species in the United States, .
A the ginseng root has been gathered almost to the point of extinction
B gathering the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction
C people have gathered the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction
D the near extinction of the ginseng root to excessive gathering
28 I eventually managed to find the office, .
A but not until after I’d got lost several times
B so I had been looking for over an hour
C that was easy and didn’t take very long
D since it wasn’t clearly marked on the map I had
29 Round and round .
A the wheels of the engine went B did the wheels of the engine go
C went the wheels of the engine D going the wheels of the engine
30 _, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort
A None of us wanted to go in the first place
B Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them
C Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected
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ANSWERS:
PART 4: PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
31 I don’t really _winter sports very much
32 The concert was given the auspices of the Y.M.C.A.
33 It seem to be your boss who is ……… fault in this case
34 Half the people in the office have a strange illness
A gone in for B gone along with C gone through with D gone down with
35 Her mother’s illness cast a cloud her wedding day
A over B for C in D on
36 I don’t want to sound like I’m the law, but if you don’t keep the noise down,
you’ll have to leave
A putting in B passing over C laying down D giving over
37 I usually work at about half past five so I’m home by six thirty most nights.
38 I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but I’ll try to ahead with it anyway.
39 I don’t think she can get her message to the students She seems too nervous.
40 I was passing their house, so I Claire and Michael
A dropped in B came up with C got on with D run into
ANSWERS:
PART 5: READING COMPHREHENSION
READING PASSAGE 1 :Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Certainly no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber All living creature, especially human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the little sea
cucumber seems unusual What else can be said about a bizarre animal that, among other
eccentricities, eat mud, feeds almost continuously day and night but can live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is considered supremely edible by gourmets?
For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has subsisted on its diet of mud It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on the surface of mud flats Common in cool water on both
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Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown to sand color and nearly white One form even has vivid purple tentacles Usually the creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence their name- and because they are typically rock habitants, this shape, combined with flexibility, enables them to squeeze into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents
Although they have voracious appetites eating day and night, sea cucumbers have the capacity to become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate- feeding sparingly or not at all for long periods, so that the marine organisms that provide their food have a chance to multiply If it were not for this faculty, they would devour all the food available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence
But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defend itself Its major enemies are fish and crabs, when attacked, it quirts all its internal organs into the water
It also casts off attached structures such as tentacles The sea cucumber will eviscerate itself if
it is attacked or even touched; it will do the same if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted
41 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The reason for the sea cucumber’s name.
B What makes the sea cucumber unusual
C How to identify sea cucumber
D Places where the sea cucumber can be found
42 In line 3 the word “bizarre” is closet meaning to _.
43 According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
A It helps them to digest their food
B It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
C It makes it easier for them to move through the mud
D It makes them attractive to fish
44 The word “this faculty” in line 19 refer to the sea cucumber’s ability to _.
A squeeze into crevices B devour all available food in a short time
C suck up mud or sand D live at a low metabolic rate
45 The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses _.
A the reproduction of sea cucumbers B the food sources of sea cucumbers
C the eating habits of sea cucumbers D threat to sea cucumbers’ existence
46 The phrase “casts off” in line 23 is closet in meaning to _.
A grows again B grabs C gets rids of D uses as a weapon
47 Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate
the author most?
A What is does when threatened B Where it lives
C How it hides from predators D What it eats
48 What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?
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B They are almost useless
C They require group cooperation
D They are similar to those of most sea creatures
49 Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs
into water?
A A touch B Food C Usually warm water D Pollution
50 Which of the following is an example of behavior comparable with the sea cucumber
living at a low metabolic rate?
A An octopus defending itself with its tentacles.
B A bear hibernating in the winter
C A pig eating constantly
D A parasite living on its host’s blood.
ANSWERS:
READING PASSAGE 2: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular
with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of
communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the
negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones
are bad for your health
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is
radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about
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51 According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
A they make them look more stylish
B they keep the users alert all the time
C they cannot be replaced by regular phones
D they are indispensable in everyday communications
52 The word "means" in the passage most closely means
A meanings B expression C transmission D method
53 Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _
A cause some mental malfunction B change their users’ temperament
C change their users’ social behaviours D damage their users’ emotions
54 "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _
A information on the lethal effects of cell phones
B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C the negative public use of cell phones
D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
55 The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with
A the resident memory B the mobility of the mind and the body
C the smallest units of the brain D the arteries of the brain
56 The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often,
A had a problem with memory B abandoned his family
C suffered serious loss of mental ability D could no longer think lucidly
57 The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _
A certainly B possibly C privately D obviously
58 According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is
A their radiant light B their rading power
C their power of attraction D their invisible rays
59 According to the writer, people should
A keep off mobile phones regularly
B never use mobile phones in all cases
C only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
D only use mobile phones in urgent cases
60 The most suitable title for the passage could be
A The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
B The Way Mobile Phones Work
C Technological Innovations and Their Price
D Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
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GUIDED CLOZE 1 Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (61) strongly affect the world When the water is warm, the (62) of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases Australia could (63) experience a drought in many parts On (64) hand, Chile (which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (65) rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier
This happening is called El Nino and is used (66) weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions They also know that El Nino will (67) unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time
According to research, weather forecasters (68) know about the coming weather with certainty Now everything has become completely different
El Nino itself used to be (69) It would occur every two to seven years But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent We cannot say when and how often tornadoes
or cyclones occur Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (70) on a global scale either
51 A that B when C what D whether
52 A deal B figure C number D amount
53 A however B even C ever D nevertheless
54 A the other B another C other D others
55 A angry B strict C severe D cruel
56 A by B to C at D on
57 A bring B fetch C carry D take
58 A used to B get used to C used to be D are used to
59 A incredible B predictable C remarkable D notable
60 A shift B transfer C change D Transformation
ANSWERS:
GUIDED CLOZE 2 Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five thousand miles These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter home off the (71) _ of Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica
The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (72) _ their enormous size The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth
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The more we (74) _ about whales, the more wonderful they seem Some species can hold their breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters.
They use a system of sounds (75) _ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further sounds to keep in (76) _ with each other The noises they (77) _ can travel hundreds of miles under water Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (78) _ of a number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can (79) _ up to half an hour or more If you ever get the (80) _ to see one of these great creatures in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends
64 A look out B find out C show up D turn up
67 A provide B produce C process D propose
68 A include B compose C consist D involve
ANSWERS:
B WRITTEN TEST
I CLOZE TEST : Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only ONE WORD for each space.
OPEN CLOZE 1
THE PLEASURE OF LEARNING TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
As an activity,learning to play an instrument is (0) SOMETHING that can give a lot of
pleasure It's also an achievement and a skill (81) stays with you for life Music has a part to play in everyone's life, and has been described (82) a 'primary language'
Learning to play an instrument isn't easy at the beginning (83) takes effort and determination And while there's nothing wrong with aiming (84) _ the top, music is definitely (85) something to take up because you think you ought to do it
A lot of adults regret not (86) learnt to play an instrument when they were
younger But it is never (87) _ late to learn! And the advantages of learning an
instrument are far greater than just the pleasure of producing a marvellous sound When you've progressed far (88) ,there are lots of amateur groups which you can join (89) you want to be part of a larger group Once you've reached a good enough standard to join a band or orchestra, you add the team skills like (90) you get from
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YOUR ANSWERS:
71 72 73 74 75
76 77 78 79 80
ANSWERS:
2/ OPEN CLOZE 2:
Nadia Comaneci was (91) in Romania on 12 November 1961 When she was six years old, she took up(92) She was very determined and learnt quickly and was later sent to participate in several(93) She showed great promise Under the instruction of very capable coaches, Bella and Martha Karoly, Nadia soon(94) a tough competitor
to contend with She was technically brilliant and mentally very(95)
In 1975, at the age of 13, Nadia (96) the European championship for gymnastics She became a star almost overnight She was the 'darling' of the court The next year, she took the all-round title and set the (97) of scoring a perfect '10', not once but four times in the Olympic Games at Montreal
Nadia faced serious training difficulties when she grew(98) by ten centimeters However, she persevered and (99) on to win the Olympic gold again in Moscow in
1980 Her last competition was in the world student games in July 1981 She has since retired and(100) in California
YOUR ANSWERS:
81 82 83 84 85
86 87 88 89 90
ANSWERS
91 BORN 92 GYMNASTICS 93 COMPETITIONS
94 BECAME 95 STRONG 96 WON
II WORD FORMATION:
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
91 Stop sitting there looking so bored and _get up and find something to do! I don't want you sitting around the house like this all summer (ENTHUSIASM)
92 Herbert has been a(n) …… member of this company's staff I don't know what I would do without him! (DISPEND)
93 She stood there completely , so I had no idea at all what she was thinking (EXPRESSION)
94 The years in isolation and adversity had deepened his _ (KNOW)