ĐỀ SỐ 10 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI

Môn: Tiếng Anh 10

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1 : A.merchant B. sergeant C. commercial D. term
Question 2: A.Valentine B. imagine C. discipline D. dertermine
Question 3: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D.pleases
Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 following questions
Question 4: A. photograph 1 B. photography2 C. terrific2 D. photographer 2
1Question 5: A. convenience 2 B. mechanic2 C. preference1 D. official
Question 6: A. private1 B. belong2 C. indeed2 D. emit2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the
following sentences.
Question 7: At first sight I met her, I was impressed with her .
A. big round black eyes B. beautiful black big round eyes
C. beautiful big round black eyes D. beautiful round big black eyes
Question 8: The children to the zoo.
A. were enjoyed to take B. enjoyed being taken
C. were enjoyed to be taken D. enjoyed taking
Question 9: She has difficulty and English.
A. speak-writing B. speaking-writing C. to speak- to write D. speak-write
Question 10. They small cup of coffee after they dinner.
A. drank/had finished B. drunk/finished C. drunk/had finished D. drink/ had finished
Question 11: Your windows need at least once a year.
A. being cleaned B. to clean C. cleaning D. have cleaned
Question 12: Most of the computers in the laboratory are now.
A. out of function B. out of work C. out of working D. out of order
Question 13: Hung: "Thank you very much for a lovely party. " - Hoa: " ."
A. You are welcome B. Cheers C. Thanks D. Have a good time
Question 14: Faraday‟s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very
education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
Question 15: The judge the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. convicted B. sentenced C. accused D. prosecuted
Question 16: being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. In spite B. Though C. Because of D. Despite
Question 17: "What are you doing?" - “ ”
A. It doesn't touch you. B. It‟s none of your business.
C. You don't enter at all. D. Look after your own affairs.
Question 18: Our country is rich natural resources.
A. of B. with C. about D. in
Question 19: The idea to a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. pay B. do C. go D. walk
Question 20: for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the
project.
A. If it hadn‟t been B. If it had been C. Had it been D. Hadn‟t it been
Question 21: Some animals are on the of becoming extinct.

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 A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
Question 22: Is this the address to you want the package sent?
A. which B. where C. whom D. whose
Question 23: , you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.
A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test
C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test
Question 24: I thought about the problem but I couldn‟t a solution.
A. come in for B. come across C. come up with D. come out
Question 25: She was she could not say anything.
so surprised at the news that B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised of the news that D. so that surprised for the news

Question 26: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ? rich

A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it

Question 27: We bought some .
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
Question 28: If you had taken my advice, you in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. won't be
Question 29: One's fingerprints are other person.
A. different from B. different from any
C. differ from any D. different from those of any
Question 30: Excuse me sir, are we allowed dictionaries into the exam?”
A. take B. to take C.taking D. took
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 31: I‟ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
Question 32: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
Question 33: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. brought up B. come into C. grown up D. put up

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 34: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. dirty C. lazy D. warm
Question 35: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 36: When (A) many of (B) my friends take a shower in the morning, I usually take one (C) before bed (D).
Question 37: I can‟t (A)go out tonight because(B) I have too many(C) work to do (D).
Question 38: Before the 1920s(A), no women(B) have voted (C)in national elections (D)in the US.
Question 39: Bella had better to change (A)her study habits if she wants to be(B) admitted to (C)a good
college (D).
Question 40: Most (A)bacteria has (B)strong cell walls much (C)like those (D)of the plants
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 Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a
high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little
more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in
recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One
alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs
when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used
in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second
alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called „designer‟ eggs. These eggs are produced by
hens that are fed low-flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diet,
however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers
of the these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their
claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought
mixed result. It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the
person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other
people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body‟s production of blood cholesterol.
Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one‟s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing
this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.

Question 41: What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level
B. To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. To convince people to eat „designer‟ eggs and egg substitutes.
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. canola oil D. vitamins
Question 43: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. increasing price B. decreased production
C. dietary changes in hens D. concerns about cholesterol
Question 44: What is meant by the phrase „mixed result’?
A. The result are blended B. The result are a composite of things
C. The result are inconclusive D. The result are mingled together
Question 45: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
C. decreasing egg intake and fat intake D. increasing egg intake but not fat intake
Question 46: Which of the following could best replace the word „somewhat‟?
A. in fact B. a little C. indefinitely D. a lot
Question 47: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 1/3
Question 48: The word „portrayed‟ could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied B. destroyed C. tested D. described
Question 49: What is the meaning of „back up‟?
A. reverse B. advance C. block D. support
Question 50: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of
eggs EXCEPT?
A. boiled B. poached lòng đào C. scrambled D. fried
VI. 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 51 to 60.

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 Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (51) the Internet and
other new technologies, (52) no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers. Perhaps
this will be true one day, but this is hard to (53) a world without schools. In fact, we need to look at how
we can use new technology to make schools better, not (54) them. We should invent a new kind of school
that is (55) to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even companies. (56) could give
talks on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things
students are (57) studying in school.
Already there are several towns (58) this is beginning to happen. Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them.
Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can (59) at home, at school and in the office.
Businesses provide programs for the schools and the schools provide computer labs for people without their own
(60) at home.
Question 51: A. despite B. because of C. though D. because
Question 52: A. there are B. they are C. it is 9nhan xet D. there is(lan dau
Question 53: A. know B. realise C. imagine D. consider
Question 54: A. to eliminate B. eliminative C. eliminator D. elimination
Question 55: A. limited B. linked C. contributed D. addressed
Question 56: A. Policemen B. Experts C. Orators D. Businessmen
Question 57: A. actually B. rarely C. intentionally D. publicly
Question 58: A. which B. where C. that D. when
Question 59: A. take time B. take part in C. take place D. take in
Question 60: A. jobs B. equipment C. documents D. computers

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 questions.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious
parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic
parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in
a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of
their child.
Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a
week for violin lessons. Michael‟s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a
large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston Smith, Michael‟s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and
they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter
him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid
that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
Question 61: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to .
A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child‟s education
Question 62: Parents‟ ambition for their children is not wrong if they .
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
Question 63: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistic parents.
C. Their children. D. Educational psychologists.
Question 64: Michael Collins is fortunate in that .
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich

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 C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way
Question 65: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means .
A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in"
C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about"
Question 66: Winston‟s parents push their son so much and he .
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
Question 67: The word "They" in the passage refers to .
A. concerts B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. Michael‟s parents
Question68: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT .
A. Winston‟s father B. Winston‟s mother C. Michael‟s father D. Michael‟s mother
Question 69: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means .
A. " not wanting to do something " B. "eager to do something"
C. " getting ready to do something" D. " not objecting to doing anything "
Question 70: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that .
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child‟s education

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best
meaning formed by the given words
Question 71: Hardly / I / go back / sleep when / loud noise upstairs / wake / up.
A. Hardly had I gone back to sleep when a loud noise upstairs wake me up.
B. Hardly I had gone back to sleep then a loud noise upstairs woke me up.
C. Hardly had I gone back to sleep than a loud noise upstairs woke me up.
D. Hardly had I gone back to sleep when a loud noise upstairs woke me up.
Question 72: factory/ close down/ account/ economic depression
A. The factory had to close down on account for the economic depression.
B. The factory was closed down on account of the economic depression.
C. The factory had to close down on account by the economic depression.
D. The factory had to close down on account of the economic depression.
Question 73: I/ not think/ my brother/ make/ mistake/ purpose.
A. I don‟t think that my brother made that mistake for purpose.
B. I don‟t think that my brother made that mistake on purpose.
C. I don‟t think that my brother made that mistake with purpose.
D. I don‟t think that my brother made that mistake at purpose.
Question 74: you/ know/ Linda/ engage/ friend / mine?
A. Do you know that Linda will be engaged with a friend of mine?
B. Do you know that Linda will be engaged up a friend of mine?
C. Do you know that Linda will be engaged to a friend of mine?
D. Do you know that Linda will be engaged for a friend of mine?
Question 75: / feel / like / go out / this evening / ? /
A. Are you feel like going out this evening?
B. Do you feel like going out this evening?
C. Do you feel like to go out this evening?
D. Do you feel to like going out this evening?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 76: “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

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 A. Mike asked Mary if she didn‟t like to come to his birthday party.
B. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party.
C. Mike didn‟t know that Mary had come to his birthday party.
D. Mike was told to come to Mary‟s birthday party.
Question 77: It doesn‟t make any difference if it rain because they will still go.
A. The difference is their going in the rain.
B. Whether it rains or not, they will still go.
C. But for the rain, they would have gone.
D. So long as it doesn‟t rain, they will go.
Question 78: In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.
A. She worked very hard in difficult conditions.
B. She worked very hard but she still lived in difficult conditions.
C. She worked very hard even though her living conditions were difficult.
D. She worked very hard because her living conditions were difficult.
Question 79: Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
B. It was not Steve who stole the money.
C. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
D. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
Question 80: My mother never allows me to go out alone at night.
A. I was not allowed to go out alone at night.
B. My mother never lets me go out alone at night.
C. My mother never goes out alone at night.
D. I usually go out with my mother at night.
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