Name:…………………………………………………………………… Marks:

Class: ……………………………………………………………………

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI 2019-2020

A, LISTENING (1,5PTS)
SECTION 1 (Questions 1-10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Hi9MyA-qDv8
Questions 1-4
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB

Eg: Answer
Name of club Kingswell

Facilities available: Golf

1__keep-fit studio_______________
2__________swimming_______
Classes available Kick-boxing
3_____yoga_____________
Additional facility 4:_____salad bar____________ (restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5-8
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES

Type Use of Cost of Times Joining fee Annual

Facilities classes Subscription
fee
GOLD ALL Free Any time £ 250 (5)_ £_500____

SILVER ALL (6). £_1____ From (7)_10 £ 225 £ 300

am______

to_____4:30
pm___
BRONZE Restricted £3 From 10.30 to £ 50 (8)£__180_____
3.30
Weekdays
only
Questions 9-10

Complete the table below

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer
9. To join the center you need to book an instructor’s ______assessment___________
10. To book a trial session, speak to David ___Kynchley__________ ( 045895311)

SECTION 2 (Questions 11-15)

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G next to questions 10-15
 https://www.ielts-exam.net/practice_tests/62/IELTS_Listening_11_Section_2/581/
RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

A. doubled in number
B. given separate entrance
C. reduced in number
D. increased in number
E. replaced
F. strengthened
G. temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11. box office _____d________
12. shop ______g_______
13. ordinary seats ______c_______
14. seats for wheelchairs users_______a______
15. lifts ______e_______
B, READING
I, READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND THEN CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO EACH
SENTENCE BY CIRCLING A, B, C OR D (0,9PT)
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 develop.
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 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 socioeconomic 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 the 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 instrument is essential for a child
who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Question 1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that .
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
Question 2: Scientists chose twins for their study because .
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
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. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
Question 3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They practice playing their instruments for many years
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
Question 4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow .
A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests
Question 5: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .
A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests
Question 6: 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 7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean
A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
Question 8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
Question 9: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children
Your answers:
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II/ READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND MARK THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D ON YOUR
ANSWER SHEET TO CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH OF THE
NUMBERED BLANKS (0,8 PT)
BURIED TREASURE
Artist Kit Williams was always interested in trying new things, so when it was suggested that he
should (1)………………. a book, he preferred to write his own story rather than work with someone
else's. He hit (2) ………………a new idea. What better way to attract people's (3)…………………. to
his work than to give his readers the chance to take part in a treasure hunt? So Kit made a golden
pendant in the (4)……………….. of a hare and buried it underground at a secret location. The words
and pictures in his book, Masquerade, (5) ………………….clues as to where the hare was buried.
Almost two million readers from all over the world joined in the rush to solve the puzzle. The race was
open to all, and no one had any advantage - the treasure was as likely to be found by a clever child of
ten as it was by a university professor.
After more than two years, the golden hare was found by a businessman who called himself
Ken Thomas, although this was actually a (6)………………….. name. It appears that "Thomas"
subsequently sold the hare for a large sum of money. Afterwards some people
(7)……………………… that the discovery of the hare was not based purely on the information in the
book, but was the result of a complex plot in which "Thomas" was helped by a former girlfriend of
Kit Williams. However, "Thomas" has always firmly (8) ………………… these claims.
 Question 1: A. draw `B. illustrate C. picture D. paint
Question 2: A. at B. off C. upon D. in
Question 3: A. interest B. attention C. eyes D. curiosity
Question 4: A. appearance B. pattern C. shape D. figure
Question 5: A. provided B. identified C. made D. supported
Question 6: A. dishonest B. deceptive C. wrong D. false
Question 7: A. threatened B. charged C. accused D. claimed
Question 8: A. objected B. refused C. denied D. disapproved
Your answers:
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III, READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP
(1PT)
A summer at sea
Spending a summer in the company of whales off the coast of Patagonia is a (1)_____________ in a lifetime
opportunity. We spent at least twelve hours on the boat everyday and learned a great (2)______________ about
the whale’s behavior. It seemed that our interest was reciprocated.
To encourage the whales to approach the boat we simply had to move a short distance from the coast, switch
(3)_____________ the engines and wait. Younger whales who attempted to come closer were pushed
(4)______________ by their mothers, but older ones were allowed to play nearby. Some of these even came
close enough for us to touch them.
On some occasions, the sea seemed to be full of whales jumping out of the water but at other times we saw
(5)____________ any at all. Sometimes, we could go for several days and (6)___________ see a single whale.
Later, however, we adopted a pattern (7)____________ day we had come upon a whale and its baby and we
decided to keep visiting the pair at the same time every day. At (8)____________ the mother would not let the
baby approach us, but as time (9)____________ by, she allowed him to come closer and closer to the boat. It
was a truly amazing experience to be rewarded with (10)__________ trust at the end of six weeks.
Your answers
1.once 2.deal 3.off 4.away 5.hardly

6.not 7. 8.first 9.went 10.

IV, ERROR IDENTIFICATION: (1,5PTS)

In most lines of the test, there is an extra word. Write the extra word or put a stick () in the gap if a line is
correct. (0) and (00) have been done as examples.
Josef Nesladek is a street musician who works in an office during 0. …………………………..
the work and plays on a trumpet in a jazz band at weekends. 00. …………on………………
He feels that this combination suits to him very well as it follows 1. ……………to………………..
him the best of both the worlds. Monday to Friday he leads a 2. …………the…………………..
regular life, getting up early, traveling to work and returning home 3. ……………………………..
in the evening to be his wife and children. he regards playing in 4. …………be…………………..
the street as a way of advertising the jazz band. People stop to 5. ……………………………..
listen and often ask it if the band is for hire. They get asked to play 6. ……………it………………..
themselves at private parties, weddings and clubs, in this way 7. …………themselves………..
they can earn up enough money to pay for their street licence, 8. …………up…………………..
which costs quite a lot. In the summer months, however, when 9. ……………………………..
there are more than tourists around, the band does quite well 10. ………than…………………
financially. According to Josef, sunshine makes people more 11. ……………………………
generous, especially that if the band can play in a town square 12. ……………………………
where people are sitting and outside enjoying a drink or a meal. 13. ……outside…………………
On those occasions, people do like to sit for ages, listening to 14. ……do………………………
good music, eating, drinking and chatting to their most friends. 15. ……………………………

V, LEXICO-GRAMMAR (1,5PTS)
CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE WHICH BEST COMPLETED EACH SENTENCE. WRITE
YOUR ANSWER (A, B, C OR D) IN THE NUMBERED BOX.
1. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.”
Laura: “………………………..”
 A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.
B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
D. No doubt!
2. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?”
Girl: “………………………..”
A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely!
C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind.
3. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
Mr. Robinson: “………………………..”
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
4. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ………………………..
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
5. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ………………………..
A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out
6. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is………………………..
A. well established extremely by the age of five
B. by the age of five it is extremely well established
C. by the age of five and well established extremely
D. extremely well established by the age of five
7. In most ……………………….. developed countries, up to 50% of ………………………..population enters
higher education at some time in their lives.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a
8. I wish you ……………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did.
A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair
C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired
9. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
10. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to

11. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts.

A. had Carol agreed / than she began B. Carol has agreed / than she began
C. had Carol agreed / than she begins D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun
12. Having been served dinner, ……………………...
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
13. The marathon runner ……………...for nearly one hour and a half when she …………...to the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
14. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.”
A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization
15. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a child
C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child

Your answers:
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VI, WORD FORM: COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES, USING THE SUITABLE FORMS OF THE
WORDS IN BRACKETS: (1PT)
1. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil. (POOR)
2. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by
the government. The real figures go up every minute. (ESTIMATE)
3. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…...
background. (RACE)
4. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (BREATH)
5. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it (SUSPECT)
could be.
6. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that. (OBSERVE)
7. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen. (FURIOUS)
8. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been
……………………... by an officially recognized body. (VALID)
9. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular (ATTEND)
……………………...
10. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue. (PRONOUNCE)
YOUR ANSWERS
1. ___impoverished_______________ 2. ____underestimated_________
3. ___racial________________ 4. ____breathtaking______________
5. ___suspected________________ 6. ____observative______________
7. ___fury________________ 8. ____validified______________
9. ___attention________________ 10.____pronunciation______________
C, WRITING:
I, SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (0,8 PT)
QUESTION 1: REWRITE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT
MEANS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT. USE THE WORD IN
BOLD BUT DO NOT ALTER IN ANY WAY
1. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
→ …No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn;t
succeed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. He surprised me very much when he said he loved me. (BREATH)
 He …took my breath away…………………………………………………………….. when he said he loved
me.
3. I don't mind whether we have the meeting today or tomorrow. (MAKES)
 It ……………………………………………………………. ………………....................................
4. Nobody helped me at all. (FINGER)
 Nobody …lifted a finger to help me
…………………………………………………………..……….………………………
QUESTION 2: FOR EACH OF THE SENTENCES BELOW, WRITE A NEW SENTENCE AS
SIMILAR AS POSSIBLE IN MEANING TO THE ORIGINAL ONE, BUT USING THE WORD
GIVEN. THIS WORD MUST NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY:
1. Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.
→Not until ..she spoke to the doctor did she understand how serious her illness
was............................................................................................................................................
2. We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not.
→ Regardless of problems, we must continue our
efforts............................................................................................................................. ……….
3. The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectations.
→More people .attended the fair than we had
expected.........................................................................................................................................
4. It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→I cancelled subcribing to that magazine six months ago
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II, ESSAY: (1PT)

Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while
others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(about 250 words)

A successfull career is the thing that we defintely want to achieve, however the way to it still remains

controversial. With some people, entering the university is the best idea, whereas others claim that getting a

job straight after school can be much beneficial. I will analyse both sides of the statement.

On the one hand, it is quite reasonable why you choose to pursue further education. Firstly, you need some

academic qualications to apply for a specific job vacancy. For example, you cannot be a scientist or a doctor

unless you are proved to be knowledgable enough. Therefore, university allow them to get exposure to better

job opportunities, which may be associated with higher salaries and more ideal working conditions.

Secondly, the number of profession needing degrees is rapidly increasing, making it even more competitive in

the job market. More challenging tasks are provided in order to satisfy the work’s wanting. If you are not well

qualified, there are chances that you are not able to compete against other applicants.

On the other hand, beginning your career right after graduating has its benefits. Providing that you want

to make money as fast as you can, this will be an appealing option because it may bring you both financial

independence and the saving of time. You can afford your own living expenses rather than relying on your parents and

make ends meet without spending money for college. Besides, those who choose to work at an early age are usually more

experienced than their peers. They will be able to learn new skills and create better relationships with colleagues and

managers, which may lead to promotion and more favorable treatments.

In a nutshell, either opting for your own career after finishing high school or studying at university is advantagous

for your future life. However, in my opinion, it seems that you are more likely to succeed when it comes to merits and

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