ĐỀ SỐ 14 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that has different
pronunciation from the rest in each of the followings.
Question 1: A. epidemic e B. illegal i C. education e D. competitor
Question 2: A. compose âu B. opponent âu C. wholesale âu D. colony o
Question 3: A. young B. plough C. couple D. cousin

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the followings.
Question 4: A. discuss 2 B. influence 1 C. airport 1 D. often1
Question 5: A. interview 1 B. difficult1 C. volunteer3 D. beautifu l
1
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followings.
Question 6: he is not rich, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
Question 7: The ground is wet. It rained last night.
A. must B. must have C. may have D. might have
Question 8: There are several means of communication. The newspaper is one. Television is .
A. another B. other C. the another D. the other.
Question 9: The larger the apartment, the the rent is.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
Question 10: I just can't that noise any longer!
A. put up with B. stand in for C. come up with D. stand up to
Question 11: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, made us very happy then.

A. which B. that C. it D. of which

Question 12: Lenses, are used to correct imperfections in eyesight.
A. are the forms of glasses and contact lenses B. in the form of glasses and contact lenses
C. glasses and contact lenses which form D. glasses and contact lenses may be formed
Question 13: Tim: “ ” Jeycy: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
Question 14: Jane:“Would you mind if I used your computer for an hour?”
Tony: “ .”
A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job B. Yes, you can use it.
C. Of course not. I still need it now D. Yes, It’s all right.
Question 15: Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the birthmark on his face.
A. normal B. abnormal C. abnormality D. abnormally
Question 16: That beautiful girl died of an morphine.
A. overweight B. overhear C. overdo D. overdose
Question 17: He is the postman I got this letter.
A. from who B. to whom C. from whom D. with whom
Question 18: We usually do go by train, even though the car is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. trip D. voyage
Question 19: I suggest the room before Christmas.
A. be decorated B. is decorated C. were decorated D. should decorate
Question 20: Many species of plants and animals are in of extinction.
A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. dangerously
Question 21: migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That it is birds B. That birds C. Birds that D. It is that birds
Question 22: Jane: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.”
Jack: “I feel a little .
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A. out of the blue C. out of order B. under the weather D. under the impression
Question 23: I know we had an arguement, but now I'd quite like to .
A. look down B. make up C. fall out D. bring up
Question 24: should a young child be allowed to play with fireworks without adult
supervision
A. Under no circumstances B. No sooner
C. Always D. Only when
Question 25: Do you remember the woman you think stole your handbag?
A. whose B. who C. whom D. where
Question 26: If you less last night, you so bad today.
A. had drunk- would not have felt B. drank- would not feel
C. had drunk- would not feel D. would have drunk- would not feel
Question 27: The next beauty contest in our town.
A. will hold B. will be held C. will be holding D. will have held
Question 28: He soon received promotion, for his superiors realized that he was man of considerable
.
A. possibility B. future C. ability D. opportunity
Question 29. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so that I could hardly hear him.
A. dim B. dull C. faint D. unnoticeable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 30: Many species are threatened in the wild due to habitat destruction by man.
A. surroundings B. oversea C. fauna D. environmetal
Question 31: “He insisted on listening to the entire story”.
A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting
Question 32: The x-ray treatment produced the most miraculous result.
A. abnormal B. usual C. incredible D. dangerous
Question 33: You must not take this attitude as typical of English people.
A. natural B. distinctive C. humouros D. honourable
Question 34: She sought permission to travel to volunteer in Chile on humanitarian grounds.
A. tolerable B. polite C. sympathetic D. compassionate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 35: The skin receives nearly the third of the blood pumped out by the heart.
A. nearly B. the C. pumped out D. by
Question 36: I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work.
A. had B. repair C. but now D. work
Question 37: If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching
lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
A. with B. primary C. will find D. are
Question 38: Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful
restaurants for over 100 years.
A. well-known B. about C. monuments D. for
Question 39: Genetic engineering is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of previously incurable
diseases so that they get to its root causes and find cures.
A. is helping B. previously C. so that D. its
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word(s) for each of the blanks from 40 to 49.
The English channel
Engineers have been dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (40) 1802.
Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “ The Chunnel” by the English) was (41) opened .
This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (42) It is about 50 km long and built 45
metres under the seabed . The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (43)
electrical system .

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 The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours . It is also (44) for
drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains . They don’t need to book in (45) , as trains (46)
every few minutes .
However, while on the train, there isn’t much to do and many (47) the Chunnel for this.
(48) the ferries , there is no duty-free shopping , no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (49)
can you look outside and enjoy the view . As a result, many would find the Chunnel unappealing
and would take the ferry instead .
Question 40: A. from B.during C. since D. ago
Question 41: A . officially B. regularly C. correctly D. typically
Question 42: A. perform B. achieve C. deal with D. complete
Question 43: A. forward B. advanced C. higher D. increased
Question 44: A. benefit B. handy C. advantage D. spare
Question 45: A. advance B. time C. ahead D. future
Question 46: A. go away B.exit C. set out D. depart
Question 47: A. criticise B. accuse C. complain D. blame
Question 48: A. Opposite B. Not alike C. Unlike D. Dissimilar
Question 49: A. Nor B. Either C. Neither D. Not

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 50 to 54.
The sea has always interested people. From it they can get food, minerals, and treasures. For
thousands of years, they sailed on the sea. But they could not go far beneath its surface. People want to
explore deep into the sea. However, they are not fishes. Because people must breathe air, they cannot stay
under the water’s surface for any length of time. To explore deep water, men and women face even more
dangers and problems. A diver who wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes must breathe air
or a special mixture of gases. Divers can wear diving suits and have air pumped to them from above. They
can carry tanks of air on their back and breathe through a hose and a mouthpiece. Water weighs 800 times as
much as air. Tons of water push against a diver deep in the sea. The diver’s body is under great pressure.
(C50)When divers are under great pressure, their blood takes in some of the gases they breathe. As they rise
too quickly, the gases in their blood form bubbles. Divers then suffer from the bends. The bends can cause
divers to double up in pain. Bends can even kill divers.

Question 50: A diver’s body in deep water .

A. is under great pressure B. is just like a fish’s body
C. suffers from the bends D. weighs very little
Question 51: The story does not say so, but it makes you think that
A. divers explore the deep seas only for treasure. B. diving under the water too quickly causes the bends.
C. Divers can wear diving suits to avoid the bends. D. deep-sea divers should be in good health.
Question 52: The gases in a diver’s blood can form .
A. great pressure B. air C. bubbles D. oxygen
Question 53: Why do drivers get the bends?
A. They try to do exercises under the water. B. Their diving suits weigh too much.
C. They come to the surface too quickly. D. Their blood takes some of the gases they breathe.
Question 54: Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
A. The sea began to interest humans in the last few years. B. All divers get the bends sooner or later.
C. Humans are not at home deep in the sea. D. Diving suits do not help divers.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 55 to 64.
Recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years
ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected.
A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a

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radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or
computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soosecur10uncovered by the
intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet,
desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching
your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has
decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs
windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the
drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter
how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get
through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should
have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a
burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble
of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and,
particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When
you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask
to see an identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and
wait for help.
Question 55: A well-protected house .
A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
Question 56: According to the writer, we should .
A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed.
D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
Question 57: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot .
A. is predictable. B. is useful.
C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.
Question 58: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
Question 59: What word best replaces “aforementioned” in paragraph 5?
A. foreseen B. predicte C. foresaid D. forethought
Question 60: Gaining entry to a house through a small window .
A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
Question 61: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms .
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
Question 62: The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole .
A. will prevent your home being burgled.
B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people.
D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
Question 63: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
Question 64: The best title for the text is .
 A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders.
C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. D. Burglary statistics

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