ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 - ĐỀ SỐ 1 pot

DỀ KHẢO SÁT CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12
TRUỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐỨC CẢNH - NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
DỀ SỐ 1

I. Find the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:( 5ps)
1. A.funny B.dune C.dull D.money
2. A.vivisible B.design C.disease D.excursion
3 . A.message B.privilege C.collage D.college
4. A. naked B.wicked C.sarcred D.walked
5. A.entire B.modest C.emphasis D.secure
.Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

II. Choose the word which has the different main stress with the others in each sentence ( 5ps)
1. A.habitable B.infamously C.geneticist D.communism
2. A.refreshment B.governess C.experience D.embarrassed
3 . A.refluence B.doccument C.enthusiastics D.energy
4. A. criticism B.semicircle C.communicate D.socialism
5. A.fortunately B. entertain C.recommend D.disappear
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

III. Choose the beat answer: (20ps)
1. ……………account ……… a lack of funds, the college library will now close at 9.00 instead ……….at 11.00
A. On- for- of B. On - on - of C. On - for - for D. On - of - of
2. ………seasonal rainfall is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter than in summer.
A. Causing B. that cause C. To cause D. What causes
3. You look tired. ……………hard all day?
A. have you been working B. Did you work C. Do you work D. Are you working

4. The doctor advised him…………. and to take up some sports.
A. to stop to smoke B. stop smoking C. to stop smoking D. to stop to smoke
5. . Go and get me some coffee, _ ?
A. shall we B. shan’t we C. will you D. won’t you

6. It was in this house ………………………………
A. where I was born B. in which I was born C. that I was born D. I was born in
7. David; “ Thank you for the delicious meal” - Joan: “ ”
A. Never wonder B. No problem C. allright D. I’m glad you enjoyed it
8. “More coffee? Anybody?” - “…………….”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
9. You will have to ____ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside
10. The computer has always affected …………photographic lenses are constructed.
A. is the way B. that the way C. which the way D. the way
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

IV. Find one mistake in each sentence and then correct it: (10ps)
1. It (A) has long been known that which (B) to make (C) mistakes is human but (C) to forgive is God.
2. That (A) the subways are overcrowded (B) in Manhattan it is (C) a problem that should be dealt with (D) soon
3. The goal keeper is the only player (A) allowed (B) to touch the ball with the hands (C) while the ball is
in playing (D).
4. Although both of them (A) are trying (B) to get (C) the scholarship, she has the highest (D) Grades.
5. The new technique calls (A) for heat (B) the mixture before applying (C) it to the wood. (D)
Answer:
1……………………………………. 2………………………………… 3……………………………
4…………………………………. 5……………………………………

V. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning (40ps)
1. Luca was last heard of 1 week ago.
Nobody…………………………………………………….
2. Never before have I seen Anita with her hair in such a mess.
This is……………………………………………………………………….
3. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.
Despite the fact that………………………………………………………….
4. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th.
All the seat……………………………………………………………………….
5. She never seems to succeed, even though she studied hard.
Much as……………………………………
6. The people who were attending the meeting will say nothing to the press.
Nobody who…………………….
7. Richard only took over his family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for……………………………………………………………………
8. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object…………………………………………………………………
9. Tear gas was realeased as soon as the thief touched the safe.
No sooner …………………………………………………………………………
10. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the expected result.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………

VI. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition (20ps)
1. She left ……… Paris ………… a foggy morning.
2. Why should Ann look down ………him just because his family is poor.
3. If you have any complaints, tell me…… my face. I can't stand people who do things…………my back.
4. Julia has nothing……… common with Bill. They are quite different.
5. If you are……doubt…….the route, have another look……… the map.
6. ………….only a couple…………months in the country, she got…………a language difficulty.
7. If you are …….difficulty, ask your friend ……………help.

8. They succeeded escaping the burning house.
9. Safe birth-control methods ……………. family planning are not available …………… people.
10. The influence ……… parents ……… their children is great
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (20ps)
1. Although we are in danger, Ann seemed quite……………… ( concern).
2. Incredibly, one car in five is left……………………( lock)
3. this kind of insecticide has proved to be……………. Its ……………is still to be tested. ( effect).
4. Are there any…………………… river left in the world. ( pollute).
5. He wrote the book alone, so he doesn't have a ……… ( author).
6. The cost of living has gone up ________ in the last few years. (consider)
7. . Do you know the man ________ near the door? (stand)
8. Tom was accused of stealing some documents.(confidence)
9. He’s behaving in a very way (mystery)
10. It’s of him to lose his temper like that.He’s usually very calm.(character)
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

VI. Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word. (20ps)
Television is one of man’s most important ( 1)…….of communication. It brings (2)…….and sounds from
around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President
( 3)……….a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see war being fought and watch statesmen try to (
4)…….about peace ( 5)….television. Home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway
lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them ( 6)…….of America’s astronauts as the astronauts
explore out of space. In ( 7)………to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programmes
that are ( 8)…….to entertain. In fact , TV provides many more ( 9)…….programmes than any other kinds. The

programmes include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting ( 10)… and motion pictures.
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….

VII.Read the following passage and then choose the best answer a,b,c,or d.(20ps)
Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future
will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already
been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol,
steam, hydrogen, and propane. Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available.
Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable
source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday
life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and
trolleys.
As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing
on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to
be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be
equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To
encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for
electric cars.
Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers
that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit
their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips,
which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that
can be carried by freeway today.
Câu 41: The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. vans B. trains C. planes D. trolleys
Câu 42: The author’s purpose in the passage is to
A. criticize conventional vehicles
B. support the invention of electric cars

C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles
D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future
Câu 43: The passage would most likely be followed by details about
A. automated freeways B. pollution restrictions in the
future
C. the neighborhood of the future D. electric shuttle buses
Câu 44: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. long-range B. inexpensive C. concentrated D. squared
Câu 45: In the second paragraph, the author implies that
A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.
C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future
Câu 46: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be
A. more convenient than they are today B. equipped with charging devices
C. much larger than they are today D. as common as today’s gas stations
Câu 47: The word “charging” in this passage refers to
A. electricity B. credit cards C. aggression D. lightning
Câu 48: The word “foresee” in this passage could best be replaced with
A. count on B. invent C. imagine D. rely on
Câu 49: The word “commuters” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. daily travelers B. visitors C. cab drivers D. shoppers
Câu 50: The word “hybrid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. combination B. hazardous C. futuristic D. automated
Answer:
1………………… 2………………… 3………………… 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10……………….
VIII. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases,
sentences which together make a complete letter.(40pts)
Dear sir,

1. I / wish/ make/ complaint/ recent holiday/ Copenhagen.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. According / brochure/ I / receive/ Sunthoms Holidays/, holiday/ include/ two-way/ boat/ Oslo/ Norway
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. However/ what/ brochure/ fail/ mention/ fact/ that/ excursion/ be/ pay/ separately!
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Unfortunately/ travel/ representative/ forget/ mention/ fact/ until/ we/ well/ seat!
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. By/ time/ too/ late/ change/ mind.
………………………………………………………………………………….
6. And/ if/ realize/ how/ much/ cost/ I / certainly/ go/ on/ it-especially/ since/ sea/ so/ choppy/ my/ wife/ I/ spend/
most/ trip/ seasick.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
7. I/ grateful/ if/ you/ make/ sure/ future/ that / all/ extra/ costs/ clearly/ show/ brochure.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Apart/ above/ rest/ holiday/ Copenhagen/ wonderful/ both/ wife/ I/ fall/ love/ the Tivoli Gardens.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. What/ experience!/ What/ atmosphere!/ We/ think/ lot/ visitors/ come/ there.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Whatever/ happen/ we/ certainly/ try/ return/ Copenhagen/ some/ future/ date. ( I/ can't/ say/ same/ Oslo!)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….
Yours faithfully,
Bernard Wilson
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