Đề Học sinh giỏi tiếng Anh 11 (Test for the gifted) - Le Xuan Ho

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Trường THPT Trường Xuân KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
Bộ môn Tiếng Anh Năm học 2010-2011
Môn: Tiếng Anh 11
Thời gian: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian phát ñề)

ðiểm Chữ ký giám thị Chữ ký giám khảo Họ tên thí sinh:
………………………………
Số báo danh: ………………….
Phòng thi: …………………….

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(ðề chỉ có 120 phút, không có phần nghe và viết ñoạn văn)

PHẦN A: TRẮC NGHIỆM

I. PHONETICS: (10 points)
1.1 Circle A, B, C or D that corresponds to the word whose underlined part PRONOUNCED
differently from the rest:
1. A. measure B. pleasure C. television D. sure
2. A. enable B. comfortable C. capable D. favorable
3. A. exist B. express C. expand D. extremely
4. A. village B. massage C. voyage D. carriage
5. A. cancel B. status C. matter D. natural
1.2 Circle A, B, C or D that corresponds to the word which has a different STRESS pattern from
the rest:
1. A. equality B. difficulty C. simplicity D. discovery

2. A. tenant B. office C. rubbish D. machine
3. A. solitude B. entertain C. volunteer D. understand
4. A. gradually B. experience C. literacy D. supervisor
5. A. comfortably B. opportunity C. economic D. manufacture

II. READING COMPREHENSION: (15 points)
2.1 PASSAGE 1:
Read the passage carefully and circle A, B, C or D that corresponds to the best answer to each of the
questions that follow:
Our growing need for food, goods and energy has led to many harmful effects to the environment.
Gases produced by cars, power stations and factories cause acid rain, which kills trees and
damages buildings. By using more environmentally-friendly forms of transport, we help reduce this
form of pollution.
A layer of carbon dioxide and other gases traps heat and keeps the earth at the right temperature.
This is called the green-house effect. By burning fossil fuels we are producing too much carbon
dioxide, which causes the temperature to rise gradually. This global warning could lead to dramatic
changes in climate.
A layer of gas called ozone protects the earth from harmful ultra-violet radiation. Certain
chemicals used in industry, such as CFCs have caused a hole to expand in the ozone layer. The
increased levels of ultra-violet radiation damage plants and sea life, and increase the risk of skin
cancer.
Most of the energy we use to heat and light buildings, run machines, etc. is made by burning fossil
fuels. This will eventually run out, so we need to use more alternative sources of energy, such as wind
and solar power that are renewable and do not pollute the air. We also avoid wasting energy but using
less electricity and water and insulating our houses.
We are destroying our forests, which produce oxygen and provide natural habitats for animals and
birds. Deforestation also allows rain to wash away the soil, making the land useless for cultivating. We
pollute water by dumping wastes from factories and houses, and by accidentally spilling chemicals and
oil. Chemical fertilizers damage rivers and lakes by causing a layer of tiny plants, called algal to cover
the surface of the water. Organic farming does not harm the water supply.

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Burying rubbish in landfills can let harmful chemicals leak through the ground into rivers, and it
uses a lot of land. Burning rubbish adds to global warning. By sorting out rubbish for recycling we can
cut down on waste.

1. The passage is mainly about ___________.
A. man and nature B. how we should use sources of energy
C. environmental problems D. rubbish recycling
2. Acid rain is caused by ___________.
A. gases emitted from car exhaust and factories B. the burning of rubbish
C. the burying of rubbish D. ultra-violet radiation
3. Skin cancer may be caused by ___________.
A. the global warning B. acid rain
C. air pollution D. ultra-violet radiation
4. We should use more alternative sources of energy, such as wind and solar power because they
__________.
A. are cheaper B. will not become exhausted and do not pollute the air
C. are easier to get D. can be recycled easily
5. If we destroy forests ____________.
A. animals and birds will have no place to live B. rivers and lakes will be polluted
C. wildlife and farming will be affected D. our food supply will run out
2.2 PASSAGE 2:
Read the passage carefully and circle A, B, C or D that corresponds to the best answer to each of the
questions that follow:
BASKETBALL
Although he created the game of basketball at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, Dr.

James A. Naismith was a Canadian. Working as physical education instructor at the International
YMCA, now Springfield College, Dr. Naismith noticed a lack of interest in exercise among students in
wintertime. The New England winters were fierce, and the students balked at participating in outdoor
activities. Naismith determined that a fast-moving game that could be played indoors would fill a void
after the baseball and football seasons had ended.
First he attempted to adapt outdoor games such as soccer and rugby to indoor play, but he soon
found them unsuitable for confined areas. Finally, he determined that he would have to invent a game.
In December of 1891, Dr. Naismith hung two old peach baskets at either end of the gymnasium at
the school, and, using a soccer ball and nine players on each side, organized the first basketball game.
The early rules allowed three points for each basket and made running with the ball violation. Every
time a goal was made someone had to climb a ladder to retrieve the ball.
Nevertheless, the game became popular. In less than a year, basketball was being played in both
the United States and Canada. Five years later, a championship tournament was staged in New York
City, which was won by the Brooklyn Central YMCA.
The teams had already been reduced to seven players, and five became standard in the 1897
season. When basketball was introduced as a demonstration sport in the 1904 Olympic Games in St.
Louis, it quickly spread throughout the world. In 1906, a metal hoop was used for the first time to
replace the basket, but the name basketball has remained.

1. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Olympic Games in St. Louis in 1904 B. The development of basketball
C. The YMCA athletic program D. Dr. James Naismith
2. When was the first demonstration game of basketball held during the Olympics?
A. 1891 B. 1892 C. 1897 D. 1904
3. The phrase “balked at” in line 4 could be best replaced by ___________.
A. resisted B. enjoyed C. excelled D. were exhausted by
4. The word “fierce” in line 4 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. long B. boring C. extreme D. dark
5. The word “them” in line 8 refer to ___________.
A. indoors B. seasons C. games D. areas

6. Where in the passage does the author talk about the first basketball championship tournament?
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A. lines 4-5 B. lines 9-10 C. lines 14-15 D. lines 17-18
7. What does the author mean by the statement in line 17-18 “When basketball was introduced as a
demonstration sport in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, it quickly spread throughout the world”?
A. Basketball was not considered an Olympic sport at the St. Louis Games.
B. Basketball became popular worldwide after its introduction at the Olympic Games in St. Louis.
C. Basketball players from many countries competed in the Olympic Games in St. Louis.
D. Basketball was one of the most popular sports at the Olympic Games in St. Louis.
8. Why did Naismith decide to invent basketball?
A. He did not like soccer and rugby.
B. He was tired of soccer and rugby.
C. He wanted his students to exercise during the winter.
D. He could not convince his students to play indoors.
9. The author mentions all of the following as typical of the early basketball game EXCEPT_______.
A. Three points were scored for every basket.
B. Running with a ball was accepted.
C. There were nine players on each team.
D. There ball had to be retrieved from the basket after each score.
10. It can be inferred from the passage that the original baskets ___________.
A. were not placed very high B. had a metal rim
C. did not have a hole in the bottom D. were hung on the same side

III. GUIDED CLOZE TEST: (10 points)
Read the following passage carefully and circle A, B, C or D which corresponds to the answer that
can best fill each gap:

Marathon was the site of one of the most important (1)__________ in the history of Western
civilization. There, in 490 B.C., a Greek army defeated a(n) (2)__________ army of Persians and
saved Greece from becoming part of the Persian Empire. Marathon is a coastal plain about 25 miles
northeast of Athens, Greece.
Beginning in 499 B.C., Greeks living under Persian (3)_________in Asia, Minor (now Turkey),
(4)_________ against King Darius of Persia. The Athenians sent soldiers and 20 ships to aid the
rebels. Then the Greeks forces attacked and burned Sardis, a city that served as Darius’s capital in Asia
Minor. Darius vowed that he would take (5)_________ on the Ahthenian bu conquering and burning
Athens. In 490 B.C., Darius sent one of his generals, with an army and a (6)_________ of about 200
ships to conquer Athens. The Persians first destroyed the city Eretria, and then sailed for Marathon.
The Athenian general Miltiades (7)__________ the Athenian troops on the island edge of the plain.
The Persian occupied the seaward (8)__________. A few days later, the Persian leaders, hoping that
civil war had broken out in Athens, loaded part of their forces on ships. The Persians on the ships
prepared to sail to Athens and attack the city. Seeing their (9)_________ for a victory, the Athenians
attacked the army that remained on the plain. The Greeks surrounded and thoroughly defeated the
Persians at Marathon. According to tradition, Miltiades sent the runner Pheidippides from Marathon to
Athens with news of the Athenian victory. Pheidippides (10)__________ the 25 miles to Athens at top
speed, delivered his message, and fell to the ground, dead. Today, the word marathon refers to the foot
race of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) or of similar length.

1. A. fields B. aspects C. battles D. events
2. A. conquering B. expanding C. invading D. empowering
3. A. reign B. management C. government D. rule
4. A. rose up B. stood up C. fought up D. stepped up
5. A. grudges B. revenge C. hatred D. curses
6. A. congregation B. pack C. fleet D. chain
7. A. localized B. positioned C. put D. situated
8. A. edge B. rim C. brim D. side
9. A. possibility B. signs C. chance D. prospects
10. A. dashed B. sprinted C. galloped D. raced

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PHẦN B: TỰ LUẬN

I. VERB TENSE: (15 points)
Complete each blank space with the correct verb forms in brackets:
1. If you had filled the tank with enough petrol, (not have to) _____________ walk the motorbike now.
2. I’m really sorry. I seem (leave) ________________ your book at home.
3. Look! The rain (spoil) ______________our furniture. You (close) _______________ all the
windows last night.
4. That little girl got angry because she (not use to) ______________ to (make) ________________
fun of like that.
5. Where is Kevin? _He is in his room (read) _______________.
6. He phoned to tell me that he couldn’t come the next day because he (go)_______________ to see
the dentist then.
7. The boy admitted (steal) _______________ the golden watch.
8. If you had taken my advice, you (not work)________________ here at the moment.
9. Your motorbike is too old and cranky now. It is time you (buy) _________________a new one.
10. The tickets (sell out) _______________ when I came there.
11. I suppose when I (come) ______________ back in three years’ time, they (pull down)
____________ all these old buildings.
12. On my way to Oxford I stopped (have) ______________ a cup of coffee at a roadside restaurant.

II. VOCABULARY AND PREPOSITIONS: (20 points)
2.1 Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or particle:
1. _James: Can I speak to Kevin at 0986825885, please! _Telephone operator: Well, hold on! I’m

trying to get you _________.
2. When did the civil war broke _________?
3. Finally, we found out the solution _________ the problem.
4. With his qualifications, I think Jefferson is eligible __________ the scholarship.
5. You’ve got to book the seats for the party ___________ advance, or there will be no seats left by
that time.
6. As he was not concentrating, he fell ________ the ladder onto the ground and broke his arm and leg.
7. We have run _________ of tea. There’s not any left in the jar.
8. Hundreds of students in that school took part in the fight __________ illiteracy last summer.
9. The amount of coal accounts __________ 30 percent of the total.
10. The movie didn’t come up _________ my expectation. It’s a little boring.

2.2. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given:
1. That man showed great _____________ in helping the poor. (GENEROUS)
2. He ____________ spent his summer vacation helping disadvantaged children in remote areas.
(VOLUNTEER)
3. Hundreds of ______________ from 11 countries took part in the 1
st
Sea Games. (COMPETE)
4. That person is too much _______________ to be entrusted with such a complicated task. (RELY)
5. It is one of my most vivid and______________ memories. (FORGET)
6. _____________ about the company’s future means few people want to invest in it. (CERTAIN)
7. To get well-____________ for game, you’ve got to do a lot of practice. (PREPARE)
8. The manager handed in his resignation after being accused of _______________. (HONEST)
9. The number of people has kept growing so fast that the government has to organize a meeting to
solve the problem of ______________. (populous)
10. I really like his ______________ and sense of humor. He is always pleasant to be with. (FRIEND)

III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 points)
3.1 Rewrite each of the following sentences as directed so that it is closest in meaning to the original

one:
1. Monday was the day when the letter arrived.
It was
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2. Tom is the man of extreme honesty.
Tom is
3. It is almost 5 months since I stopped subscribing to the magazine.
I canceled
4. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
We are
5. We couldn’t get to the top of the mountain because the wind was blowing so hard.
But
3.2 Rewrite each of the following sentences as directed so that it is closest in meaning to the original
one, using the exact word in brackets:
1. “I’m sorry. I was late for the meeting last Sunday morning,” Jack said. (APOLOGIZED)
Jack
2. Peter likes neither Rap nor Rock. (EITHER)
Peter doesn’t
3. Why does life have to be so difficult? (ONLY)
If
4. “Ok. I’ll drive you to the station,” said Jeff to Jane. (OFFERED)
Jeff
5. The only thing I could do was to sit and wait. (ANYTHING)
There

VI. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: (10 points)

The following passage has 10 errors. Underline the errors and write your answers on the table
below the passage.
Water pollution is the pollution that occur in the rivers, seas, oceans, lakes, and the other
waterways. Water pollution is normal caused by the dumping of waste like garbage and feces. The
marine life in these waters will affect. Some sea creatures perish while others store the toxic extracts of
the poisonously waste in its fat glands. When human beings eat these creatures, they will either fallen
ill or die. In Japan alone, every year, thousands of people suffer in strange diseases due to this type in
poisoning. Others lose their mental capacity or meet their dead.

Error Correction Error Correction
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____________ The end_____________
Good luck!

GV: Lê Xuân Hồ