ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Question 1: Circle the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1.25 ms
1.A. leaf B. deaf C. of D. wife

2.A. rained B. showed C. imagined D. wicked

3.A. match B. machine C. butcher D. which

4.A. newspaper B. island C. must D. mist

5.A. devotion B. congestion C. suggestion D. question

Question 2: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.. Write your answers in the spaces below: (2.5 ms)
1. The younger you are , …………. it is to learn.
A. easier B. you are easier C. the easier D. the easy.
2. …….... porpoises and dolphins, whales are mammals.
A. As B. Also C. Like D. When
3. The Romans used central heating systems very much like ………….
A. those of today B. today’s do C. those they do D. the systems which are now
4. Despite the bad weather, he ………….. get to the airport in time.
A. could B. couldn’t C. was able to D. almost.
5. Alan and Mary ……. an argument. They’re not speaking to each other.
A. must have B. might have C. must have had D. might had.
6. The car is old but reliable; so far it hasn’t let me …………
A. in B. up C. down D. through.
7. The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth …….. a packed lunch.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken.
8. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned …….. and went back to sleep.
A. down B. over C. up D. out
9. People have different ways of preparing ………….
A. their exams B. to exams C. for exams D. in exams
10. If I were you, ……. phone and tell her you are going to be late.
A. I’d B. I’ll C. I’d have D. I
Question 4: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it: (2.5ms)
1. The last time it snowed here was six years ago.
It …..…………………………………………………………………………................
2. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
No sooner ……………………………………………………………………………....
3. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man is ……………………………………………………………………………...
4. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
Having ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. I invited my friend to have a cup of tea.
I asked my friend if ……………………………………………………………………
Question 5: Read the passage and fill in the blanks with a, an, the or þ ( no article)
In many parts of (1)………… world, there are many places called (2) ….. deserts. In (3) ….. desert we find sand
and stones, but very few trees, and it is rare to find water or things to eat. In (4)……. north of Africa and in parts of Asia,
there are people called Arabs. (5)……. Arab once lost his way in (6) …… desert. He had no food and was nearly dying.
Then he was (7)….. pool of water. (8) …… Arab went up to (9) ……. pool, but found no water in it. Just then he was (10)
…… bag lying on the sand.
Question 7: Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space
1. The rule is not ………………… in this case. ( apply).
2. When Bill and Jean retire, they’re planning to spend all their …… on a Mediterranean holiday . ( save)
3. Third time lucky! After two …….. attempts , Mary’s finally passed his driving test. (success)
4. You can’t really depend on Peter to do anything. He’s most …….. ( rely )
5. Such things seem ___________, but I saw them happen with my own eyes . (believe)
Question 8 : Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
Write your answers in the spaces below : (2.5 ms)
THE GREAT LIBRARY IN ALEXANDRIA
Today, there are libraries in almost every town in the world. Even in areas(1)…….. there are no libraries, there are
often mobile libraries which take books from one village to (2) ………… But in the days when books are copied by hands
(3) …… than printed, libraries were very rare. The reason is simple: books took a very (4) ………. time to produce, and
there were far (5) ……. copies of any given work around. The greatest library (6) ……… all, that in Alexandria, had 54.000
books. In the ancient world, this number (7) ……. .considered huge. It was the first time that anyone (8) …… ever
collected so many books from all around the world (9) …. one roof. There are many theories about (10) ….. these books
were lost.
Question 9. Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank :( 2 ms)
PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN
British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to the telly and not
enough(1)..................other activities like sports and reading. A survey recently carried out on people’s viewing habits
(2).................. not disapprove it. It shows that young people in Britain spend on (3)...................twenty three hours a week in
front of the television, (4)......................works out at over three hours every day.
What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a week.
We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts. Just about (5)...................household in the country has a television and
over half have two or more. According (6)...................the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in
their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
The Education Minister said a (7).....................weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should spend more time reading.
Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults do (8)................reading than young people. In fact, reading is
(9).....................the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes. They would(10) ......................listen to the radio, go to the
cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home.
1.A. at B. on C. for D. in
2.A. does B. do C. is D. has
3.A. time B. Sunday C. weekend D. average
4.A. which B. what C. who D. where
5.A. none B. neither C. every D. all
6.A. for B. to C. with D. on
7.A. lot B. little C. number D. few
8.A. more B. better C. less D. most
9. A. on B. to C. at D. in
10. had better B. prefer C. like D. rather
Question 10. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D :
(2 ms)
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just
two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions
to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in
1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremoney.
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards
which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000.
Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma ,and
money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’decisions. Americans have
won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes,
but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
1.Where was Alfred Nobel born?
A. in America B. in Spain
C. In Sweden D. In Switzeland
2.When did the first award ceremony take place?
A. 1901 B. 1895 C. 1962 D. 1968
3.Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. to resolve political differences
B. to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C. to spend money D. to honour the inventor of dynamite
4.In which area have American received the most awards?
A. peace B. literature C. economics D. science
5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners
C. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention
D. A few individuals have won two awards

People attend university or college for different reasons( new experiences, career preparation,
increased knowledge….) Why do you think people attend college or university?
(120-150 Words
 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11
M ôn: Ti ếng Anh 11
Thời gian: 150 ph út

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Question 1: 5 x 0,25 = 1.25 ms
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. D
Question 2: 10 x 0,25 = 2.5 ms
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 10.A

II. WRITING
Question 3: 10 x 0,15 = 1.5m
1. to 2. to 3. down/ in 4. by /across 5. in / at 6. for 7. at.
Question 4:
1. It last snowed here six years ago. / It hasn’t snowed here for six years.
or It was six years ago that / when it last snowed here.
2. No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm.
3. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
4. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
5. I asked my friend if he would like a cup of tea.
Question 5: 10 x 0,25 = 2.5 ms
1. the 2. 0 3. a 4. the 5. an 6. a 7. a 8. the 9. the 10. a
Question 6: 8 x 0,25 = 2 ms
1. one 2. which 3. had 4. of
5. though 6. at 7. he 8. of
Question 7: 5 x 0,25 = 1.25 ms.
1. applicable 2. savings 3. unsuccessful 4. unreliable 5. unbelievable

Question 8: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5ms

1. where 2. another 3. rather 4. long 5. fewer
6. of 7. was 8. had 9. under/beneath 10. how
Question 9: 10 x 0,2 = 2ms
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C
6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
Question 10: 5 x 0,4 = 2ms
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Question 1: Circle the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (1 m)
1: A. any B. can C. handbag D. sad
2: A. beat B. leather C. red D. headmaster
3: A. cheat B. Christmas C. chemist D. chaos
4: A. reason B. easy C. plays D. sincerely
5: A. plough B. around C. country D. mouth
6. A. thanks B. with C. through D. healthy
7. A. compare B. dear C. share D. wear
8. A .hoped B. finished C. crooked D. walked
9. A. wonderful B. monthly C. sorrow D. sunset
10. A. Mathematician B. American C. musician D. fashion
YOUR ANSWERS:
Question 2: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.. Write your answers in the spaces below. (2 ms)
1: John ___________ to return my book the next Friday.
A. suggested B. promised C. proposed D. reminded
2: - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?"
- "______"
A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you're a good friend. D. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
3: Not until he came into light, ___________him.
A. I only recognized B. did I recognized
C. I didn’t recognize D. did I recognize
4: I was very tired; ______, I determined to walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. for
5: I remember _____ you. I distinctively gave you $50 last week.
A. pay B. to pay C. paid D. paying
6: _____ more carefully, he wouldn’t have been in the hospital now.
A. Had he driven B. If he drove D. If he drives D. If he hadn’t driven
7: More than 50 films _____ in Hanoi since June.
A. show B. were shown C. have been shown D. has been shown
8: You must lend me the money for the trip. _______, I won’t be able to go.
A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Although
9: The youths nowadays have many things to do in their ______ time.
A. leisure B. entertainment C. fun D. amusement
10: He always ______ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes B. makes C. works D. does
11: Although the exam was difficult, ______ the students passed it.
A. most of B. none of C. a few D. a lot
12: John was made ______ out side because he was making a noise.
A. go B. going C. to go D. gone
13: How often do you go swimming, Linda? - ………………………………
A. I guess I’m OK B. once a week C. about one hour D. last night
14: “ _________ eating out tonight? ” _ “ That’s a good idea.”
A. Would you B. How are you C. Are they D. How about
15: My son dislikes other people criticizing him.
A.My son doesn’t like if you criticize him. B.Criticizing him is not my son’s hobby.
C.My son is afraid of being criticized. D.My son can’t stand if other people criticize him.
16: As soon as you _________that, I’d like you to go to bed.
A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done
17. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel.
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
18. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
19. “Who has brothers and sisters?”
“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.”
A. except to B. with C. from D. but
20. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
20. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
Question 3: Give the correct form of the verbs in bracket. . Write your answers in the spaces below. (1m)
1. Alice (take) ________________to the dentist many times.
2. He (do) ________________nothing before he saw me.
3. Tom is reading a book. He started two hours ago and he is on page 53. He (read) _______________for two hours.
4. What you (do)________________ at this time yesterday?
5. (finish) ________________reading the book , I went to bed.
6. The lamps (make) ________________in China are very cheap.
7. He says as if he (come) ________________back from London.
8. My lawyer advised me (not say) ________________anything further about the accident.
9. He wore dark glasses to avoid (recognize)________________.
10. We were made ________________ (do) all the cleaning in the house.
Question 10. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D. . Write your answers in the
spaces below. (2 ms)
Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and
smaller. First, it was banned on trains, buses, and planes, then in public places such as theatres and airports. Now you can't
smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle. "Why should we breathe their smoke?", they say.
If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be
banned there, too. Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people's homes.
Under new plans you won't be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or where there are children.
In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might
one day illegal.
51. Now you can smoke...........but in the future you can't.
A. on trains B. in theatres C. on planes D. in bars
52. "Why should we breathe their smoke?" The word "their" in this sentence means:
A. smokers' B. other people's C. nonsmokers' D. visitors'
53. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
A. The number of smokers has become smaller. B. You can smoke in some bars and restaurants.
C. You can smoke in your office. D. There are more places for people who want to smoke.
54. "Nonsmokers are winning the battle" means:
A. there are more nonsmokers. B. there are more smokers.
C. there are fewer places where people can smoke. D. there are more places where people can smoke.
55. In the future, smoking in.........may soon be banned.
A. bars and restaurants. B. the country that gave tobacco to the world.
C. large family's homes. D. all of these places.
Question 11. Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank ( 2 ms)
FRIENDS
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (51)........... joys and
sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or
someone you have grown (52)............. with.
There are all sorts of things that can (53)........... about this special relatonship. It may be the result of enjoying the same
activities and (54).............. experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt (55).................. with as
if we had known them for (56)............... . However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (57).......... to
consider your best friend.
To the (58)............ of us, this is someone we trust completely and (59)............ understands us better than anyone else. It's
the person you can (60)............... him or her your most intimate secrets.
51. A. share B. give C. spend D. have
52. A. through B. on C. in D. up
53. A. bring B. cause C. result D. provide
54. A. getting B. keeping C. sharing D. putting
55. A. relax B. relaxed C. relaxing D. relaxation
56. A. ages B. long time C. times D. all
57. A. too B. enough C. so D. such
58. A. fewer B. least C. minority D. majority
59. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
60. A. say B. talk C. tell D. speak
1. These young men became doctors after six years training.
→After………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The girls standing overthere study English very well.
 The girls…………………....………....………………………………………………………
3. I wish I had gone on holiday with you.
 I regret ……....…………………………......…………………………………………………
4. I asked Mrs. Helen “Did you see him here yesterday ?”
 I asked ..….......……………………………....………………………………………………
5. Mr. Smith didn’t go on business because of the bad weather
 Had ...................................................................................................................................................
 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 10
M ôn: Ti ếng Anh 10
Thời gian: 150 ph út

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Question 1: 10 x 0,1 = 1 m
1A 2A 3A 4D 5C 6B 7B 8C 9C 10B
Question 2: 20 x 0,1 = 2 ms
1.B 2D 3D 4B 5.D 6A 7C 8C 9A 10D
11A 12B 13D 14C 15B 16B 17D 18C 19A 20B

II. WRITING
Question 3: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5 ms
1. about 2. on 3. in 4. after 5. with 6. out 7. up
8. of 9. without 10. in
Question 4: 5 x 0.5= 2.5 ms
1. If he hadn’t been careless/ had been (more) careful, we would have finished the work.
2. Unless you have a good command of English, you can’t / will not be able to work for this travel agency
3. If he had studied his lessons very carefully, he wouldn’t get bad marks now.
4. Despite her severe disability, Judy took part in many sports./ Despite her being severely disabled, Judy took part in many
sports./
5. The girl asked Jim Why he hadn’t gone to the club the night before/ the previous night.
Question 5: 10 x 0,2 = 2 ms
1. fasten 2. disabled 3. gradually 4. homeless 5. knowledge
6. respected 7. sicknesses 8. variety 9. different 10.communicator
Question 6: 10 x 0,2 = 2 ms
1. that/ which 2. among 3. all 4. length 5. the
6. long 7. mainly 8. to 9. due 10. gestation
Question 7: 10 x 0,2 = 2 ms.
1. close to 2.was looking 3.other 4.It is 5.live
6.is remembered 7.became 8/.such 9.which 10.ask

Question 8: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5ms

1. an 2. a 3. the 4. þ 5. an
6. an 7. the 8. þ 9. the 10. þ
Question 9: 10 x 0,1 = 1ms
1. has been taken 2. had done 3. has read/ has been reading 4. were you doing 5. having finished
6. made_ 7. came 8. not to say 9. being recognized 10. to do

Question 10: 5 x 0,4 = 2ms

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

Question 11: 10 x 0,2 = 2 ms

1D 2C 3A 4A 5D 6B 7C 8D 9A 10B