bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi 12

LUYỆN THI häc sinh giái SỐ 9
Năm học 2010-2011
A. PHONETICS:
I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (2.0 pts)
1. A. seizure B. seize C. azure D. division
2. A. treasure B. usually C. treason D. measure
3. A. Valentine B. imagine C. discipline D. examine
4. A. wood B. couldn’t C. push D. moon
5. A. cure B. tune C. amuse D. use
6. A. forget B. forty C. former D. fortunate
7. A. surgical B. surround C. surrender D. survival
8. A. vehement B. exhibit C. Fahrenheit D. Buddhist
9. A. mature B. sure C. lurid D. tenure
10. A. Thames B. Thistle C. everything D. south
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other words in each group. (1. pt)
1. A. delicate B. invention C. organic D. bacteria
2. A. abnormality B. automatically C. metropolitan D. miraculously
3. A. discard B. conceal C. birthmark D. suppose
4. A. continental B. conservation C. revolution D. particular
5. A. potentially B. fashionable C. invaluable D. electrify
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:
I. Circle the word or phrase which best completes these sentences. (2.0 pts).
1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting
2. She is _____ to leave as soon as possible
A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous

3. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children
A. under B. over C. with D. in
4. She _____ her husband’s job for his ill health
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed
5. I think he _____ all that is necessary.
A. has done B. did C. had done D. would do
8. They’d like to move to London, but their children will never agree
A. with going B. to go C. with go D. going
9. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos.
A. certificate B. licence C. paper D. card
10. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
A. good B. use C. worth D. point
11. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out.
A. Although B. Provided C. As D. Unless
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12. Is he _____ enough to take on so much responsibility ?
A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature
13. We have had the roof of our house_______ .
A. to replace B. replace C. been replaced D. replaced
14. Imagine you _____ a flight, would you have gone by train?
A. haven’t booked B. hadn’t booked C. don’t book D. won’t book
15. They had _____ ashtrays on the table.
A. Two square glass B. glass square two C. square two glass
D. two glass square
16.
Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very_______
education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
17. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was_________ to come.

A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain

D. unlikely
18. _________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
19. I would rather _________ nothing than _________that book.
A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
20. Do you want _________ with you or do you want to go alone?
A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come

D. that I will come
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (2.0 pts)
1. Anna is really kind; she has a good relationship ________ all of her employees.
2. The secretary is typing the reply ________ his letter.
3. He can’t find the solution ________ the problem.
4. Did the secretary give you the answer ________ my question?
5. You shouldn’t have such a negative attitude ________ the project.
6. The newcomers are often shy and have much difficulty ________ making friends.
7. Did you know that Tony had gone to California twice ________ business?
8. You say that they have already had rice ________ breakfast, don’t you?
9. I know that they are going ________ holiday next week.
10. When I left the party, I took my brother’s expensive coat ________ mistake.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets(2.0 pts)
1. My father helps my mother with the housework. He proves to be _________ especially when she is
sick . (support)
2. I like my work because I have the _________ to make my own decision. (free)
3. Well, I think that the prices in Dong Thap supermarket are _______. (reason)
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4. This company offered a lot of _______ jobs. (attract)
5. Mrs. Pike has been told by her doctor that she is _______, she can’t have a child of her own. (child)
6. In the past people believed that women’s ___________ roles were as mothers and wives.
(nature)
7. These shops have goods for sale at __________prices. (attract)
8. They should give _________flowers to their sweetheart. (beauty)
9. All of my students appreciate the________of English learning. (IMPORTANT)
10. Mr. Lam is a careless driver. He never drives________. (care)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Write your answers in the space provided. (1.0 pt)
1. You must tell me the truth. I insist on (1. tell) the truth.
2. Thompson (2. catch ) the ball, we would have won the game.
3. Don’t worry. We (3. finish) the report by 11 o’clock.
4. Fred was pleased (4. admit) to the college.
5. There were some people (5. row) on the river.
6. Alex has a test tomorrow that he needs to study for. He (6. not watch) TV right now.
7. Were I (7. know) the answer, I (8. tell) you right away.
8. Alice (9. not take) .................the bus to school every day. She usually (10. walk).......... instead
Your answers:
1. ......................................................... 6. ..............................................................
2. ................................................... …. 7. ..............................................................

3. ......................................................... 8. ..............................................................
4. ......................................................... 9. ..............................................................
5. ......................................................... 10. ............................................................
V. Identify one mistake in each sentence, then correct it. Write your answers in the space provided.
(2.0 pts)
1. The bridge w a s h it t i n g by a large ship du r i n g a s u d de n storm l a st week.
A B C D
2. Because there are l e ss members present tonight t h a n there w e r e last night, we must wait until the
A B C
next meeting to v o t e .
D
4. The p r o gr e ss m a d e in s pa c e travel f o r the early 1960s is remarkable.
A B C D
5. Sandra has no t r a r e l y missed a p l a y or concert si n ce she w a s s e v en t e e n y ea r s o l d .
A B C D
6. T h e governor ha s not decided ho w to dea l w ith the new problems a l r ead y .
A B C D
7. T he r e w a s a very interesting news o n t h e radio this morning a b o u t the earthquake in Italy.
A B C D
8. The professor had already give t h e h o m e w o r k a ssi g n m e n t when he h a d r e m e m b e r e d that M o n da y
A B C
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w a s a holiday.
D
9. Having been beaten b y the police f o r st r iki n g a n o f f i c e r , t h e m a n will c r y ou t in pain.
A B C D
10. This table is n o t s t ud y enou g h to s up p o r t a television, and t h a t o n e probably isn’t ne i t he r .
A B C D
Your answers:

1. ................................................................... 6. ........................................................
2. .................................................................. 7. ........................................................
3. .................................................................. 8. ........................................................
4. .................................................................. 9. ........................................................
5. .................................................................. 10. ......................................................
C. Reading:
I. Read the text and questions below, circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the text. (2.0 pts)
Safety on the roads.
Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Some accidents cause injuries but some lead to
death. Everyone, especially children, must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is
“STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS”.
The Transport Department organizes road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic
accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School
Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrol is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school
students as members. Students are sennior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on
their way to and from school.
When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road ? First, you must find a safe
place to cross, There may be subways, footbridges, zebra or green man crossing. Of course, it is safest to be
directed by a policeman. Then you should stand on the pavement where you can see clearly all the
dirctions, look round for the traffic and listen. If a car is coming, you ought to let it pass. When there is no
traffic near, walk straight across the road. Do not run as you may trip!
Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer
traffic accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.
1. Who must learn how to cross the road safety ?
A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers.
C. Those injured in road accidents. D. Everyone who uses the road.
2. Road safety campaigns are organized by ......... to ............
A. schools ....... help their School Road Safety Patrols
B. the Transport Department ......... cut down their number of road accidents

C. traffic warders ......... direct students to cross the road
D. teachers and parents .......... educate children on road safety
3. What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol ?
A. It accepts school teachers as members.
B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.
C. You need not wear a uniform if you join.
D. Patrol members direct students to cross the road correctly.
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4. According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road ?
A. There will be no more traffic accidents B. Our tranport system will not be safe
C. Fewer traffic accidents will happen D. The roads will be widened
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the questions
below. (2.0 pts)
In the early days of the cinema, before sound was introduced, silent films were (1) ________ by a
pianist, or even a small orchestra playing in the cinema itself. One reason for this was to (2) ________ up
the noise of the projector. However, a more important role was to provide (3) ________ for what was going
on in the film, and (4) ________ the audience through the story. Different kinds of music were (5)
________ with different situations, such as fights, chases, romantic scenes and so on. Music was also used
to identify the geographical location or historical setting of the story. In (6) ________ , individual
characters often had their own tune, which could also (7) ________ what sort of person they were.
Music (8________ something extra what was happening on the flat screen. It could create atmosphere and
(9) ________ the involvement of the audience, one moment encouraging them to relax, the next developing
a (10) ________ of tension. And all this was done without any words being spoken.
Audiences at that (11) ________ would have been (12) ________ with the musical language connected
with the traditions of popular theatre, and many of these were (13) ________ to the new medium of the
cinema. Today, (14) ________ the films produced may be technically very different from before, much of
the musical history still (15) ________

1 A chased B pursued C taken D accompanied
2 A tie B put C cover D make
3 A support B description C suggestion D comment
4 A persuade B guide C follow D send
5 A associated B united C joined D collected
6 A measure B addition C plus D total
7 A point B indicate C paint D draw
8 A placed B made C added D put
9 A increase B rise C grow D lift
10 A look B meaning C sight D sense
11 A time B spell C occasion D century
12 A popular B educated C familiar D experienced
13 A transferred B moved C transported D carried
14 A instead B however C despite D although
15 A remains B stays C keeps D Rests
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
III. Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word. (2.0 pts)
Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
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