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SỞ GD &ĐT HƯNG YÊN

KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI
TRƯỜNG THPT TRIỆU QUANG PHỤC NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

Họ và tên: ................................................................. SBD:..................................

SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
1. Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your
________.
A. potential B. objective C. outcome D. motivation
2. It is ______ impossible to tell these twins apart.
A. extremely B. virtually C. basically D. naturally
3. As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes ________ beside us.
A. pulled up B. pulled down C. pulled off D. pulled through
4. ________ she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier.
A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now
5. 67.
8.
9. ________ you were shocked is perhaps not surprising.
A. What B. That C. Which D. How
10. I don’t see any ________ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until 9
o’clock.
A. cause B. aim C. reason D. point
11. 12. The idea got a lot of ____________ from the children’s parents.
A. opposition B. disagreement C. dislike D. denial
13. 14. 15. Those gloves are much too small for you. Don’t try to put them on or you will
_________them.
A. extend B. spread C. stretch D. swell
16. This is ____________ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
A. by far B. by chance C. by heart D. by myself
17. 18. I am so tired that I can’t take ___________________what you are saying.
A. up B. out C. in D. on
19. 20. A trade union membership has declined, the number of _____________and strikes has
also decreased.
A. quarrels B. arguments C. disagreements D. disputes
Your Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer
in the numbered box provided below.
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Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society,
break down barriers of _______ (1. UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore _______ (2. PERSON)
issues and even have fun. It also has a _______ (3. MEAN) and positive impact on your
community. But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have
heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they’re not just looking
for a list of _______ (4. ORGANIZE) and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you
and real examples of your _______ (5. COMMIT), dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a _______ (6. VARY) of people. Both the recipients of your
volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll
learn about the legal profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre. Colleges
pay _______ (7. ATTEND) to your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular
_______ (8. ACT) reveal a great deal about you, such as what your interests are, whether you
can manage your _______ (9. PRIOR) and maintain a long-term promise and how you’ve made
an important _______ (10. CONTRIBUTE ) to something.

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage. Find it and correct it .Write your
answer in the numbered box provided below.
We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to remember
hundred of numbers after hearing them only once. Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught.
For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly.
In one experiment, ten hours’ training producing only a small improvement, but the result
after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even
100 numbers. Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21
colours what are only slightly different. But after 80 training hours one person could
recognize 18 of theirs. Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of
musical training before any of them wrote a major work. Psychologists are therefore rising
the possibility that genius is the production of teaching.
Your answer:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

II. Read the following passage. Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose from
sentences A-G the one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5. There are two extra
sentences which you do not need to use.
International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American
classmates’ prior education. Due to its local variations, the American education system
appears confusing. In addition, the structure and procedures at American universities differ
somewhat from other systems, such as the British model. This is a brief overview of the
American school and university systems.
To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically
valued local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the
United States. The federal government does not operate public schools. (1) __________.
Public schools also receive some funding from the state, although much of the funding
comes from local property taxes. Public colleges and universities receive funding from the
state in which they are located. Each state’s legislative body decides how many tax dollars
will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades 1-12 do not pay tuition.
(2) __________. Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each
local schools district. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee
of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government. The school
board sets general policies for the school district and insures that state guidelines are met.
(3) __________ . Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and
grades 1-6. Many children attend kindergarten when they are five years old. Children begin
1st grade at age six. Middle school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school
contains grades 9-12.
High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English,
Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. (4) __________. A course can be one semester
or two semesters in length. The academic year generally begins in late August and ends in
early June.
In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen.
According to the U.S Cencus Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school. (5)
__________. A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all of the required
courses. Grades are given to students for each course at the end of each semester. The
grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below average), and F
(failing). A student who fails a required course must take the course again.

A. They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they
may select to take music or art courses
B. Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen
C. Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools,
and high schools
D. College and university students do pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or
receive loans
E. Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or
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university
F. Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines
for the schools of that state
G. Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are
often smaller than in a university

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the
numbered
box provided below.
Environment plays an important part in our life. Many people are aware of this. But few of
them pay attention to how to protect it. These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1)
_______ reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is (2) _______
threatened now and the future looks bad. What can each of us do?
We can not (3) _______ up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. (4) _______ can we
stop the disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding the problem while
scientists search (5) _______ answers, and laws are (6) _______ in nature’s defense.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7)
_______: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8) _______. It is also
easy to save energy, which also reduces (9) _______ bills. We must all make a personal (10)
_______ to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world for our
grandchildren.

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION C: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it.
1.
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2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
 Not until ........................................................................................................................
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
 So as .............................................................................................................................
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
It is .................................................................................................................................
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5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
 Regardless ....................................................................................................................

II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these
words.
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. (NEEDS)
........................................................................................................................................
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. (WENT)
 ......................................................................................................................................
3. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
........................................................................................................................................
4.
........................................................................................................................................
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. (ON)
........................................................................................................................................

III. COMPOSITION
Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or
university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration,
increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific
reasons and examples to supports your answer.

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IV. Read the following advertisement:
English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted

We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English –speaking local guides to accompany
foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tou
guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact:
The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.

Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in that advertisement .
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