Đề thi Olympic Tiếng Anh ĐP lớp 11 năm 2009-2010

SỞ GD-ĐT Hµ néi KỲ THI olympic KhèI 11
TRƯỜNG THPT §a Phóc MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
Thời gian l m b i: 120 à à phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
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I. Phonetics (Question 1-Question 5)
a. Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. teenage B. luggage C. manage D. damage
2. A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
b.Pick out the word that has the main stress on a different syllable from the rest
3. A. actually B. educate C. organism D. contaminate
4. A. accurate B. customer C. computer D. exercise
5. A. dictionary B. carefully C. magazine D. difficult
II. Grammar and Cultural tips:
a. Multiple choice: (Question 6- Question 20)
6. Your car is _____ more expensive than mine.
A. many B. much C. far D. b and c
7. I don't suppose you like pineapples, ________?
A. do I B. do you C. don't I D. don't you
8. "How's your class this term?"
"Great. I have seventeen students, most of________speak English very well."
A. who B. whom C. those D. which
9. Working for 12 hours a day _____ her very tired.
A. makes B. made C. make D. making
10. I am right, _____?
A. am not I B. don’t I C. aren’t I D. am I
11. I don’t like hunting. - _____
A. Either do I B. I do, too C. Neither do I D. I don’t neither
12. _________ my hat of the peg, I went out of the room.

A. Take B. Taking C. Taken D.Took
13. Near the park is a famous landmark____ the Unification Palace.
A. is B. which call C. called D. it is called
14. "Do you mind if I smoke?" - “_________________________”
A. I'd not rather you do B. I'd rather you won't
C. I'd rather you don't D. I'd rather you didn't
15. My younger sister is very _____ and so she loves going out but I am much quieter and prefer
to stay at home.
A. enjoyable B. lively C. pleasing D. funny
16. The _____ were told to fasten their scat belts as the plane began its descent.
A. customers B. riders C. passengers D. flyers
17. I can _____ with most things but I cannot stand noisy children.
A. put up B. put on C. put aside D. put off
18. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling______
A. errors B. mistakes C. tricks D. faults
19. Some snakes lay eggs, but _____ give birth to live offspring.
A. other B. the other C. others D. the others
20. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very_________thing to do.
A. children B. childishly C. childish D. child
b. Word form (Question 21- question 25)
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21. His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIIBLE)
22. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the species (DANGER)
23. He was when he did the test badly. (HOPE)
24. These birds have a ability to find their way home again. (NATURE)
25. The gas from the chemical factory was extremely (HARM)
c. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (Question 26- question 35).
* Mr. Pike, who is supposed (26.witness) the accident, (27. leave) the town.
* We (28. watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came.

* The pop star who (29.take) part in over 25 films always avoids (30. recognize)
by (31. wear) dark glasses.
* There’s no point in (32. try) to get Tim (33. lend) you his car.
* He ………… (34 have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes
he (35. not / buy) it.
IIII. Reading:
a. Cloze Text : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (Question 36- question 40)
FILM MUSIC
In the early days of the cinema, before sound was introduced, silent films were (36) by a pianist,
or even a small orchestra playing in the cinema itself. One reason for this was to cover up the noise of the
projector. However, a more important role was to provide support for what was going on in the film, and
guide the audience through the story. Different kinds of music were associated with different situations, such
as fights, chases, romantic scenes and so on. Music is also used to identify the geographical location or
historical settings of the story. In (37) individual characters often had their own tune, which could also
indicate what sort of person they were.
Music added something extra to what was happening on the flat screen. It could create
atmosphere and (38) the involvement of the audience, one moment encouraging them to relax, the next
developing a (39) of tension. And all this was done without any words being spoken.
Audiences at that time would have been (40) with the musical language connected with the
traditions of popular theatre, and many of these were transferred to the new medium of the cinema. Today
although the films produced may be technically very different from before, much of the musical history still
remain
36. A. chased B pursued C. taken D. accomplished
37. A measure B. addition C. plus D. total
38. A increase B. rise C. grow D. lift
39. A. look B meaning C. sight D. sense
40. A. popular B. educated C. familiar D. experienced
b. Reading Comprehension : Read the passage and then choose the correct answers: (Question 41- question 45)
BRITISH POLITENESS
Do you, learners of English, ever wonder whether repeating and trying to remember various everyday

English expressions, such as “Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest taxi rank is?” has any value
other than in exams? Well, I must admit that such things didn’t cross my mind until last February when I got a
letter from the British Council, saying that I had won a language course in England.
The polite question mentioned was the one I had to ask on arrival in Parkston, a picturesque part of Poole
with lots of semi-detached houses on either side of each street. What struck me most was the kindness of an
old lady, who happened to leave Safeway’s just after my getting off the coach. Not only did she show me
where to phone for a taxi, but she also gave me a hand with the luggage. I was really surprised, too, when the
taxi driver got out of the car and helped me put the bags into the boot. I immediately thought of Polish taxi
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drivers who usually do not make the slightest effort to help you, apart from pressing the right button and
waiting for the boot to open.
In spite of all the stereotypes about reluctance towards foreigners, the English turn out to be an extreme
polite and open nation.
41. According to the passage, where does the author come from?
A. England B. Poland C. Parkston D. Poole
42. How did the old lady help the author?
A. showed her where to phone for a taxi B. gave her a hand with the luggage
C. put her luggage in the boot D. both A and B are correct
43. What does the author think of the English?
A. they are very polite and open B. they are always reluctant towards foreigners
C. they are kind-hearted D. they care a lot about others’ business
44. What did the author see when arriving in Parkston?
A. the picturesque part of Poole B. the semi-detached houses
C. the British Council building D. the coach
45. What is NOT true according to the passage?
A. the author won a language course in England
B. the author met a kind lady when she first arrived in Parkston
C. the author was surprised by the enthusiastic help of the British drivers
D. the author thinks that everyday English expressions have no practical values
c. Read the passage below and choose one appropriate phrase or clause in the box ( A- K ) to fill in each

blank (46- 55). There are two more phrases than needed.
Late ……( 46)……., the boys put up their tents … (47)…… .As soon as they did this, they cooked a
meal …… (48)……….They were all hungry and the food smelt good.
…… (49)…… , they told stories and sang songs by the camp fire. But some time later it began to rain.
The boys felt tired………(50)……… and crept into their tents. Their sleeping bags were warm and
comfortable, so they all slept soundly. ….(51)…… , two boys woke up and …….(52)……… The tent……
(53)………They all leapt out of their sleeping-bags and hurried outside. …….(54)……… and they found
that a stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way………(55)……….and then flew right under
their tent !
A) After a wonderful meal B) In the middle of the night
C) began shouting D) was full of water
E) in the middle of the field F) across the field
G) so they put out the fire H) they swam happily for hours
I) over an open fire J) It was raining heavily
K) in the afternoon
V. Writing:
a. Make sentences by using the suggestions:(Question 56- question 60)
56. Artificial satellites/ put into orbit/ scientists/ experiment/ purposes

57. You/ not/ allow/ until / identity/ check

58. Trang/ far/ serious/ study/ than/ used/

59. finished/ report/ /, / submitted/ his boss/

60. be/ sorry/ not/say/ goodbye/ her/ airport/

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b. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence

printed before it, using the given word in brackets (Question 61- Question 65)
61. I used a calculator; otherwise, it would have taken much longer. (IF)
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
62. I don’t believe in anything that he says.(whatever)
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
63. He prefers plain water to the coffee.(Rather)
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
64. I’ve never read such a sarcastic essay before. (ever)
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
65. She not only passed the exam but also got a prize. (Not only)
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
c Error identification : Find a mistake from each underlined word(s) (Question 66- Question 70)
66. Reading several books on that subject, Bill considered himself an expert.
A B C D
67. Ralph wishes that he went to the bank this morning before he went to work.
A B C D
68. The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so limited.
A B C D
69. Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States.
A B C D
70. Every student who are absen t from class too often will not be allowed to take the exam.
A B C D
d.Witing a personal letter about a past experience (Question 71-question 80)
Write a letter (about 180-200words) to your pen friend telling him/ her about one of your most memorable
past experiences. Your letter should include the following main points :
1. When and where it happened 2. How it happened
3. Who was involved 4. How the experience affected you.
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………

…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….…………
The end.
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SỞ GD-ĐT Hµ néi KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI KhèI 11
TRƯỜNG THPT §a Phóc MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
Thời gian l m b i: 120 à à phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm 04trang)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
§¸p ¸n
I. Phonetics (Question 1-Question 5)
a. Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. teenage B. luggage C. manage D. damage
2. A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
b. Pick out the word that has the main stress on a different syllable from the rest
3. A. actually B. educate C. organism D. contaminate
4. A. accurate B. customer C. computer D. exercise
5. A. dictionary B. carefully C. magazine D. difficult
II. Grammar and Cultural tips:
a. Multiple choice: (Question 6- Question 20)
6. Your car is _____ more expensive than mine.
A. many B. much C. far D. b and c
7. I don't suppose you like pineapples, ________?
A. do I B. do you C. don't I D. don't you

8. "How's your class this term?"
"Great. I have seventeen students, most of________speak English very well."
A. who B. whom C. those D. which
9. Working for 12 hours a day _____ her very tired.
A. makes B. made C. make D. making
10. I am right, _____?
A. am not I B. don’t I C. aren’t I D. am I
11. I don’t like hunting. - _____
A. Either do I B. I do, too C. Neither do I D. I don’t neither
12. _________ my hat of the peg, I went out of the room.
A. Take B. Taking C. Taken D.Took
13. Near the park is a famous landmark____ the Unification Palace.
A. is B. which call C. called D. it is called
14. "Do you mind if I smoke?"
A. I'd not rather you do B. I'd rather you won't
C. I'd rather you don't D. I'd rather you didn't
15. My younger sister is very _____ and so she loves going out but I am much quieter and prefer
to stay at home.
A. enjoyable B. lively C. pleasing D. funny
16. The _____ were told to fasten their scat belts as the plane began its descent.
A. customers B. riders C. passengers D. flyers
17. I can _____ with most things but I cannot stand noisy children.
A. put up B. put on C. put aside D. put off
18. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling______
A. errors B. mistakes C. tricks D. faults
19. Some snakes lay eggs, but _____ give birth to live offspring.
A. other B. the other C. others D. the others
20. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very___thing to do.
A. children B. childishly C. childish D. child
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b. Word form (Question 21- question 25)
21. His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIIBLE)
22. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the species (DANGER)
23. He was when he did the test badly. (HOPE)
24. These birds have a ability to find their way home again. (NATURE)
25. The gas from the chemical factory was extremely (HARM)
21. irresponsibly 22. endangered 23. hopeless 24. natural 25. harmful
c. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (Question 26- question 35).
* Mr. Pike, who is supposed (26.witness) the accident, (27. leave) the town.
* We (28. watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came.
* The pop star who (29.take) part in over 25 films always avoids (30. recognise)
by (31. wear) dark glasses.
* There’s no point in (32. try) to get Tim (33. lend) you his car.
* He ………… (34 have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes
he (35. not / buy) it.
26. to have witnessed 27. has left 28. had been watching29. has taken
30. being recognised 31.wearing 32. trying 33. to lend
34. has had 35. hadn’t bought it
IIII. Reading:
a. Cloze Text : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (Question 36- question 40)
36. A. chased B pursued C. taken D. accomplished
37. A measure B. addition C. plus D. total
38. A increase B. rise C. grow D. lift
39. A. look B meaning C. sight D. sense
40. A. popular B. educated C. familiar D. experienced
b. Reading Comprehension : Read the passage and then choose the correct answers: (Question 41- question 45)
41. According to the passage, where does the author come from?
A. England B. Poland C. Parkston D. Poole
42. How did the old lady help the author?

A. showed her where to phone for a taxi B. gave her a hand with the luggage
C. put her luggage in the boot D. both A and B are correct
43. What does the author think of the English?
A. they are very polite and open B. they are always reluctant towards foreigners
C. they are kind-hearted D. they care a lot about others’ business
44. What did the author see when arriving in Parkston?
A. the picturesque part of Poole B. the semi-detached houses
C. the British Council building D. the coach
45. What is NOT true according to the passage?
A. the author won a language course in England
B. the author met a kind lady when she first arrived in Parkston
C. the author was surprised by the enthusiastic help of the British drivers
D. the author thinks that everyday English expressions have no practical values
c. Read the passage below and choose one appropriate phrase or clause in the box ( A- K ) to fill in each
blank (46- 55). There are two more phrases than needed.
Late( 0-K) in the afternoon, the boys put up their tents 1- E in the middle of the field. As soon as they
did this, they cooked a meal (2- I over an open fire . They were all hungry and the food smelt good.
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(3-A) After a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the camp fire. But some time later, it
began to rain. The boys felt tired (4-G so they put out the fire and crept into their tents. Their sleeping bags
were warm and comfortable, so they all slept soundly. (5-B) In the middle of the night, two boys woke up
and (C. began shouting. The tent (6-D) was full of water . They all leapt out of their sleeping-bags and
hurried outside.(7- J) It was raining heavily) and they found that a stream had formed in the field. The stream
wound its way. (8-F) across the field and then flew right under their tent !
46. K 47. E 48. I 49. A 50. G
51. B 52. C 53. D 54. J 55. F
H) they swam happily for hours
V. Writing:
a. Make sentences by using the suggestions:(Question 56- question 60)

56. Artificial satellites/ put into orbit/ scientists/ experiment/ purposes
Artificial satellites are put into orbits by scientists for experimental purposes.
57. You/ not/ allow/ until / identity/ check
You are not allowed in until your identity has been checked.
58. Trang/ far/ serious/ study/ than/ used/
Trang is far more serious in her studying now than she used to be.
59. finished/ report/ /, / submitted/ his boss/
Having finished the report he submitted it to his boss.
60. be/ sorry/ not/say/ goodbye/ her/ airport/
He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
b. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (Question 61- Question 65)
61. If I hadn’t used a calculator, it would have taken much longer
62. I don’t believe whatever he says
63. He’d/ would rather drink/ have plain water than (drink/ have) coffee
64. This is the most sarcastic essay (that) I have ever read
65. Not only did she pass the exam, but (she) also got a prize
c Error identification : Find a mistake from each underlined word(s) (Question 66- Question 70)
66. Reading several books on that subject, Bill considered himself an expert.
A B C D
67. Ralph wishes that he went to the bank this morning before he went to work.
A B C D
68. The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so limited.
A B C D
69. Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States.
A B C D
70. Every student who are absen t from class too often will not be allowed to take the exam.
A B C D
The end.
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SỞ GD-ĐT Hµ néi KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI KhèI 11
TRƯỜNG THPT §a Phóc MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
Thời gian l m b i: 120 à à phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
§¸p ¸n
I. Phonetics (Question 1-Question 5)
1. a 2. c 3. d 4. c 5. c
II. Grammar and Cultural tips:
a. Multiple choice: (Question 6- Question 20)
6d 7. d 8. b 9. a 10.c
11. c 12. b 13. c 14. d 15. b
16. c 17. a 18.b 19.c 20.c
b. Word form (Question 21- question 25)
21. irresponsibly 22. endangered 23. hopeless 24. natural 25. harmful
c. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (Question 26- question 35).
26. to have witnessed 27. has left 28. had been watching 29. has taken
30. being recognised 31.wearing 32. trying 33. to lend
34. has had 35. hadn’t bought it
IIII. Reading:
a. Cloze Text : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (Question 36- question 40)
36. D 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. C
b. Reading Comprehension : Read the passage and then choose the correct answers: (Question 41- question 45)
41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C

c. Read the passage below and choose one appropriate phrase or clause in the box ( A- K ) to fill in each
blank (46- 55). There are two more phrases than needed.
46. K 47. E 48. I 49. A 50. G
51. B 52. C 53. D 54. J 55. F

V. Writing:
a. Make sentences by using the suggestions:(Question 56- question 60)
56. Artificial satellites/ put into orbit/ scientists/ experiment/ purposes
Artificial satellites are put into orbits by scientists for experimental purposes.
57. You/ not/ allow/ until / identity/ check
You are not allowed in until your identity has been checked.
58. Trang/ far/ serious/ study/ than/ used/
Trang is far more serious in her studying now than she used to be.
59. finished/ report/ /, / submitted/ his boss/
Having finished the report he submitted it to his boss.
60. be/ sorry/ not/say/ goodbye/ her/ airport/
He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
b. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (Question 61- Question 65)
61. I used a calculator; otherwise, it would have taken much longer. (IF)
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If I hadn’t used a calculator, it would have taken much longer
62. I don’t believe in anything that he says.(whatever)
I don’t believe whatever he says
63. He prefers plain water to the coffee.(Rather)
He’d/ would rather drink/ have plain water than (drink/ have) coffee
64. I’ve never read such a sarcastic essay before. (ever)
This is the most sarcastic essay (that) I have ever read
65. She not only passed the exam but also got a prize. (Not only)
Not only did she pass the exam, but (she) also got a prize
c Error identification : Find a mistake from each underlined word(s) (Question 66- Question 70)
66. A 67. B 68. C 69. A 70. B
d.Witing a personal letter about a past experience (Question 71-question 80)

Write a letter (about 180-200words) to your pen friend telling him/ her about one of your most memorable
past experiences. Your letter should include the following main points :
1. When and where it happened 2. How it happened
3. Who was involved 4. How the experience affected you.
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