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1. Đề thi đề xuất
2. Kỳ thi: KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017

3. Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

4. Đơn vị: Trường THPT B Phủ Lý

5. Nội dung đề thi:

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SECTION A. PHONETICS (10 points)

Part I. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (5 points)

1. A. attract B. suppose C. install D. happen

2. A. believe B. attempt C. mountain D. discuss

3. A. policeman B. fantastic C. candidate D. position

4. A. bamboo B. panda C. parrot D. wildlife
5. A. extinction B. commercial C. gorilla D. habitat

Your answers:

1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D

Part II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest (5 points)

1. A. shifts B. thinks C. joins D. soups

2. A. choose B. school C. good D. soon
3. A. shared B. helped C. asked D. laughed
4. A. coach B. chore C. chorus D. chemistry
5. A. although B. breathe C. southern D. south
Your answers:

1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D

SECTION B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (100 points)

Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (20 points)

1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather.

A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted
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2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were
unusually high.
A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum

3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car
A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned

4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down

5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the
important museums and buildings.
A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring

6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance.

A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy

7. His sister was full of_________ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to
drive a car.
A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy

8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room.

A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve

9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow.

A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out

10._________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here.

A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First

11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the
union and the employers.
A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse

12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked.
A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified

13. His illness made him_________ of concentration.

A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless

14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet?

A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted

15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat.

A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having

16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college?

A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to finish
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17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to?

A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair

C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut

18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’.

A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came

19. I_____________ saying what I think.

A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when

20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time.
A. could stop B. could have stopped

C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each sentence. (20 points)
AUTUMN COLORS
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is
someone who, in autumn, is on the (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees
have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating
millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an
(2.INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands
of people log on to websites in their (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have
foliage in the most (4. GLORY)colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established
in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual (5. TALK) point.
The colours vary from year to year since the (6.INTENSE) of the colour is (7. DEPEND) on
the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn
bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate
change leads to (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then
countries in Europe can expect summers not (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will
then enjoy a kaleidoscope of (10. SEASON)colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges
seen in New England.

Your answers

1.looking 6.intension

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2.invasion 7.dependent

3. 8.increasingly

4.glorious 9.unlike

5.talking 10.seasonal

Part III. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable preposition/ particle. (20 points)
1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ....... ink.
2. My father made…..his mind to settle in the South.
3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran……fuel.
4. Time is off now. Please hand……your papers.
5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ___
6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone…..by now.
7. He needed a model, someone to look….. __
8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put……him once a year.
9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs……his old friends.
10. These two men’s farms are adjacent…..each other.

Your answers:

1.in 6.off

2.up 7.up to

3.out of 8.up with

4.in 9.across

5.up 10.to

Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)
1. If he (1. not drink) too much last night, he (2. not - be) tired now.
2. I’m sure he must (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I (4. come).
3. At this time next week, they(5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
4. It’s raining. I would rather you (6. close) the window.
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5. I don’t know what’s the matter with him. He (7. act) _ funny since you (8. be)away.
6. On the first of next month, he (9. be) in prison for five years.
7. His personal problems seem (10. distract) him from his work lately.

Your answers:

1.hadn’t not drunk 6.close

2.wouldn’t have been 7.has been acting

3.have been 8.were

4.came 9. will have been

5.will be sitting 10.to have distracted

Part V. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms
in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.

The ability to deceive other is thought by some psychologists Eg:other-> others

to be a character that has been genetically selected through
human evolution. Comparison have been made with animal 1.have →has
deception, such as camouflage and mimicry. For hundreds of 2.arguing→argued
generations , it is arguing, the ability to make others believe
insincere remarks and promises have conferred advantages in 3.have→has
struggles to control resources and win mating partners. The less
cunning have, quite simply, produced fewer offspring, and a 4.produced→producing
talent for creating false impressions has dominated the human
5.a→the
gene pool.
What the merits or shortcomings of this line of thinking, they 6.few→less
are undoubtedly many occasions in everyday sociable encounters 7.offspring→offsprings
when people , for the reason or another , want to avoid
expressing their true feelings. The ability to do these varies and 8.social→sociable
success tends to breed success. Those which lie effectively will
tend to lie more often, perfecting their social skills in a 9.which→who
process.Those who fail are deterred from future attempts and 10.
get few practice. With lying, as with everything else, practice
makes perfect.

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SECTION C. READING COMPREHENSION (40 POINTS)

Part I. Choose the best word A, B, C or D to fill in spaces in the following passage. (10 points)

The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists
(1)………… about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the
world, but they are most common in warm seas.

Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark,
may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice
(4)…………….much as an African elephant. The smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4
inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the
ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but
others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)…………..water.

All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including
other sharks. A shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or
they tear off large chunks of flesh. They also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals.

1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange

2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over

3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary

4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly

5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand

6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks

7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate

8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear

9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive

10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Part II. Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word. (20 points)

Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this
century, thirteen vitamins have been (1)…………
A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of
vitamins can also (2)…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to
(3)…………from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes
bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they
did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which is
necessary for good (5)…………

Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these

vitamins will lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin
B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A
lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes
problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The
(8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people
suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins.
Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any
pharmacy.

Your answers:

1.discovered 6.diseases

2.lead 7.health

3.suffer 8.

4.contain 9.necessary

5.health 10.produced

Part III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the quetions . (10points)
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument
of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its
antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the 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 a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber
for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are
aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat.

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The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers 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 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 future generations and
currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this
one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the
ancient past.
Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any
known today.
1. What has research of the base reveal?
A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____
A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times.
C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets.
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____
A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body.
C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____
A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.
8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
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9. 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.
10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop.
C. It was built a super race.
D. It is very old.
SECTION D. WRITING (50 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
→ If it hadn’t been for my father’s money , we couldn’t have managed .......
2. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
→ There has been a dramatic increase in the house prices this year ....
3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.
→ They stole everything except the television...........
4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car.
→ He tried in vain to search for the car .
5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.
→ No sooner had the guests left than she started to clea up the house .........

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the
given one. Using the given word in backets. Do not change the word. (10points)
1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED)
→ Provided you want to see me , come here by six a.m ............................
2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
→ He objects anyone to touch his records .......................
3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
→ .......................
4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
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→ The concert didn’t live up to his expectations....... .......
5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
→ We missed the beginnings of the concert as a consequece of their overslept .......

Part III. Writing a paragraph (30 points)

Should high school students wear a uniform? Why or why not? Write a paragraph of
about 150-180 words to express your viewpoint.

………... Many people said students in high school should be required to wear
uniforms beacause they are still necessary for students . I am agree with this
opinion . Firstly, uniforms make the difference among high schools. When people
look into the dress which students are wearing, you can find out what school that
they are studying. Secondly, uniforms help the schools look more professional.
The uniforms not only make the teacher to feel more interested in teaching, but
also they help the students have more movations to study. It will not have the
distinction between the rich and the poor, the fashion students or not . Moreover,
if the students wear uniforms, they will not waste time to thinking about what to
wear today, so it saves their time to other activities like having breakfast or doing
exercises… Beside , school uniform is cheap so that it is beneficial for many poor
students and uniforms also make students feel more responsible for what they are
doing. They will be aware of what they should do in order not to affect their
parents, friends and teachers . Thus , I have a opinion that it will be better if all
schools ask students to wear school uniforms, instead of choosing their own
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