KỲ THI OLYMPIC TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 11

 

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI                           KỲ THI OLYMPIC CÁC MÔN VĂN HÓA

     TRƯỜNG THPT THĂNG LONG                                                  NĂM HỌC 2015- 2016

                                                                                                  ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 11

                                                                                                         Đề thi có : 04 trang, gồm : 100 câu

                                                                                                            Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

I. PHONETICS (10 pts)                                                                                                                                

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.

 1.  A. sociable                         B. personal                  C. program                   D. opponent

2.  A. fulfillment                      B. functional                C. trustworthy              D. upsetting

3.  A. handicraft                                  B. majority                   C. discrimination         D. immigrant

4.  A. enormous                                   B. implement               C. etiquette                  D. celebrate

5.  A. anniversary                    B. avoidance               C. circumstance                       D. messaging

Choose the word with different stress pattern.

6.  A. conscientiously              B. communication       C. connectivity                        D. multimedia

7.  A. collaborate                     B. commercially          C. impractical              D. fluctuation 

8.  A. linkage                           B. password                 C. resource                  D. birthright    

9.  A. universe                         B. Internet                    C. diagram                   D. procedure

10.A. inapplicable                   B. recoverable             C. diagonally               D. congenially

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II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (20 pts)

 Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences

1. A: "Have you seen the price of petrol these days?" B: “________”

A. It's amazing, isn't it?                                                            C. I'm amazing, aren't I?

B. Isn't it great?                                                                        D. What a lot of petrol!

2. My father is forever finding ________with the way I dress.

  A. error                                  B. mistake                                C. blemish                               D. fault

3. Many plant and animal species are now on the__________of extinction.

A. danger                                  B .border                                            C. verge                                   D. margin

4. There you are: the ________person I was looking for.

      A. utter                              B. correct                                 C. ever                                     D. very

5. Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?"  Receptionist: “________”

 A. Not at the moment. He can't be disturbed.                         B. OK, you will need to check my diary.

 C. OK, let me just check the diary.                                        D. Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour.

6. I _______ down your number if I ________ right now. Can you call me back in half an hour?

A. could be writing/am not driving                                          B. would write/weren't driving                        

C. were writing/wouldn't drive                                                             D. had written/hadn't been driving

7. Under UK opportunity laws, an employee _______ against on the grounds of race, religion or gender.

A. didn't use to discriminate                                                    B. should not discriminate                              

C. cannot be discriminated                                                      D. hasn't been discriminating

8. My wallet _______ at the station  while I _______ for the train.

A. must have been stolen/was waiting                                                 B. should have stolen/had been waiting

C. will be stolen/am waiting                                                     D. had to steal/would be waiting

9. The new manager _______very strict rules as soon as he had _______ the position

A. laid down/taken over                      B. put down/taken over             C. lay down/taken up                         D. wrote down/come over

10. Newspaper publishers in the States have estimated _______ reads a newspaper every day.

A. nearly 80 percent of the adult population who                    B. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population        

C. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who                         D. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population 

11.  “ Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!”

A.  Certainly. Do you like it, too?                                           B. I like you to say that

C. Yes,  of course.  It‘s expensive                                          D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.

12. It’s not in my nature to___________ over the   price of something.

A. haggle                                 B. discuss                                C. challenge                               D. transact

13.  Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to__________ a go of it.

A. make                                   B. do                                       C. run                                        D. carry

14. Her outgoing character contrast____________ with that of her sister.

A. sharply                                B. thoroughly                          C. fully                                      D. coolly

15. She clearly joined the firm with a(n) ____________to improving herself professionally.

A. view                                    B. aim                                     C. plan                                       D. ambition

16. The curriculum at the public school is as  good ____________of any private school.

A. or better than                      B.  as or better than that          C. as or better that           D. as or better than those

17. He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and  more  like the typical __________ professor

A. clear-minded                       B. absent-minded                    C. well-minded                          D. cool-minded

18. I had to get up early, ___________ I’d  have missed the train.

A. if not                                   B. but                                      C. otherwise                               D. so that

19. Where have you been?  You were ___________ to be here half an hour ago?

A. allowed                               B. had                                     C. supposed                               D. thought

20. Geometry is the branch of mathematics _____________the properties of lines, curves, shapes and surfaces.

A. that concerned with            B. it is concerned with             C. concerned with                   D. its concerns are

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V. WORD FORM (10pts)

Read the text below and use the word given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space provided.

Founded in 1892, the Coca-Cola Company is today engaged (0)­­­___primarily__ in the manufacture and sale of the famous carbonated beverage that is a (1)_____________ institution in the United States and a symbol around the world of American tastes. The drink was (2)________________ in 1886 by an Atlanta pharmacist, John S. Pemberton; his bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, chose the name for the drink and penned it in the flowing script that become the Coca-Cola trademark. Pemberton originally touted his drink as a tonic for most common (3)________________. He sold his syrup to local soda fountains, and, with advertising, the drink became (4)_______________ successful. By 1891 another Atlanta pharmacist, Asa Griggs Candler had secured complete (5)______________ of the business for a total cash outlay of $2,300 and the exchange of some proprietary rights. In 1899 the Coca-Cola Company signed its first (6)______________ with an independent bottling company, which was allowed to buy the syrup and produce, bottle, and distribute the drink. Such licensing deals formed the basis of a unique distribution system that now (7)______________ most of the American soft-drink industry. The post-World-War II years saw (8)______________ in the packaging of Coca-Cola and also in the development or (9)______________ of new products. Today, Coca-Cola stands as one of the most (10)______________ of US businesses.

PRIME CULTURE   ORIGIN     AIL EXPECT OWN   AGREE   CHARACTER   DIVERSE ACQUIRE PROSPER

IV. PHRASAL VERBS (10 pts)

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

1.      Let’s go to the airport to see grandpa ______________ when he flies back home.

2.      Our neighbors have gone to Venice. They usually go _______________ this time every year.

3.      The athlete had to pull _____________ of the race when he sprained his ankle.

4.      I am pleased that our gamble came____________ and the experiment was a success.

5.      The teacher said that you’ve really come _____________ in Physics over the last year

6.      My parents seem to put me ___________ all the time, they criticize and make me feel stupid.

7.      I only have time to dip ____________ the report before making a speech in front of a crowd.

8.      They spent two years planning their escape before they finally broke ___________ of prison.

9.      I think the medicine is beginning to wear ____________. It isn’t effective at all

10.  It was so hot and crowded in the stadium that many people passed _____________

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V. CLOZE TEST 1 (10pts)

 Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word

Education is not an end, but a means (1) _____ an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.

In some modern countries, it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all – (2) _____ rich or poor, clever or stupid – one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. However, we can already see that free education for all is not enough. We find in such countries a large number of people with university (3) _____ who refuse to do what they think “low” work. In fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries. But we only have to think a (4) _____ to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is (5) _____ more important than that of a professor. We can live (6) _____ education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets or (7) _____ the rubbish from our house, we should get terrible diseases in our towns.

In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to be fitted for life, it means that we must be educated in (8) _____ a way each of us can do whatever work suited to our brains and ability, and we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that it is very bad to be ashamed of one’s work. (9) _____ such a type of education can be considered valuable (10) _____ society.

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VI. CLOZE TEST 2 (10 pts)

 Read the following passage and write A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answers

     How men first learnt to 1_______ words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a 2_______. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, 3_______invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed 4_______certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, 5_______spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that 6_______ powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literacy 7_______. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can 8_______his meanings in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can 9_______ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, 10_______they will make our speech silly and vulgar.

1:A. invent                               B. create                                 C. make                                               D. discover

2:A. story                                B. secret                                  C. mystery                                 D. legend

3:A. somehow                         B. however                              C. somewhat                              D. whatever

4:A.at                                      B. upon                                   C. with                                       D. to

5:A. if                                      B. however                              C. whether                                 D. though

6:A. interest                             B. appeal                                 C. attract                                    D. lure

7:A. prose                                B. work                                   C. form                                      D. type

8:A. carry                                B. convey                                C. transfer                                  D. transmit

9:A. take                                  B. send                                    C. break                                     D. move

10:A. or                                   B. so                                        C. although                                D. because

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VII. READING COMPREHENSION (10 pts)

Read the following passage and write A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer

       Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person. Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods. Yet these foods  can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly. At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance. After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop.  Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways. Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems. You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression. The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes. Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months. Breast milk also tends to be protective. Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,  monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate. Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!). Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin. Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets. A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes. This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book “Why your Child is Hyperactive”. Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective.

1. The topic of this passage is __________
A. reactions to foods               B. food and nutrition               C. infants and allergies              D. a good diet
2. According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to _____________
A. the vast number of different foods we eat                         B. lack of a proper treatment plan

C. the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems                                                 D. the use of prepared formula to feed babies

3. The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to ____________
A. indications                          B. diet                                     C. diagnosis                               D. prescriptions

4. The phrase "set off" is closest in meaning to ___________
A. relieved                               B. identified                            C. avoided                                 D. triggered

5. What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A. They can eat almost anything.                                            B. They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
C. They gain little benefit from being breast fed.                    D. They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
6. The word "hyperactive" is closest in meaning to ___________
A. overly active                       B. unusually low activity         C. excited                                  D. inquisitive
7. The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant's ______
A. lack of teeth                                                                       B. poor metabolism

C. underdeveloped intestinal tract                                           D. inability to swallow solid foods
8. The word "these" refers to ______________
A. food additives                     B. food colorings                    C. unnutritious foods         D. foods high in salicylates

9. Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A.  Eating more ripe bananas                                                  B.  Avoiding all Oriental foods
C.  Getting plenty of sodium nitrate                                        D.  Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
10. According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT ___________
A. verified by researchers as being consistently effective       B. available in book form

C.  beneficial for hyperactive children                        D. designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives

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VIII. WRITING 1 (10 pts)

 Rewrite the following sentences using the given words and phrases

1. Without his help, we would have all died. (BEEN)

à If it ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth. (BELIEF)

à It was …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. It’s only after a few weeks that you begin to feel at home here. (UNTIL)

à You won’t………………………………………………………………………………………………...

4. “If Michael doesn’t work harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager. (UNLESS)

à The manager threatened…………………………………………………………………………………

5. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD)

à There…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Mr. Jones remembered the date, and so did his wife.

→ Mr. Jones didn’t………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. He didn’t try to conceal his dislike to me.

→ He made no………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. The best solution was thought of by Sally.

→ Sally came………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9. “We moved here in 1998” John said.

→ John said………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. The magazine is published every week.

→ The magazine comes………………………………………………………………………………………

IX. WRITING 2 (10 pts)

 Use the words to make sentences.

1. teacher / wish / you / work / than / you / talk//

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2. traveller / ask / her / how long / it / take / get / London//

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3. My father / you / meet / yesterday morning / go / swimming / every day//

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4. examination / in / I / be / successful / last / two days//

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5. It/ time/ governments/ do something/ so that/ world population/ start/ decrease/ instead/ increase//

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6. That night/ I/ go home/ feel / it/ be/ delightful evening/ look forward/ have / film/ developed //               …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Young/ volunteers/ give/ care/ comfort/ disadvantaged/ help them/ overcome/ difficulties //              …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Developments / micro technology / be / bound / have / huge influence / various aspects / lives//

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9. We / be / confident / future / be / our hands / and / it / be / our responsibility / contribute / bettering / own lives//

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10. Talking / your experience / qualifications / most important part / any job interview//

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI                           KỲ THI OLYMPIC CÁC MÔN VĂN HÓA

     TRƯỜNG THPT THĂNG LONG                                                  NĂM HỌC 2015- 2016

 

ANSWER KEY

(0,2 pts/ each correct answer. Total : 20 pts)

I. PHONETICS

1. B	2. A	3. B	4. A	5. D
6. B	7. D	8. C	9. D	10. A

 

II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. A	2. D	3. C	4. D	5. C
6. B	7. C	8. A	9. A	10. D
11. D	12. A	13. A	14. A	15. A
16. B	17. B	18. C	19. C	20. C

 

III. WORD FORM  

1. cultural       2. originated                           3. ailments                   4. unexpectedly           5. ownership

6. agreement   7. characterizes                      8. diversification         9. acquisition               10. Prosperous

 

IV. PHRASAL VERBS

1. off	2. away	3. out	4. off	5. on
6. down	7. into	8. out	9. off	10. out

 

V. CLOZE TEST 1

1. to	2. whether	3. degree	4. moment	5. much / far
6. without	7. collected	8. such	9. Only	10. to

 

VI. CLOZE TEST 2

1. A	2. B	3. A	4. B	5. C
6. B	7. D	8. B	9. D	10. A

 

VII. READING COMPREHENSION

1. A	2. C	3. A	4. D	5. B
6. A	7. C	8. D	9. D	10. A

 

VIII. WRITING 1: Rewrite the following sentences using the given words and phrases

1. If it hadn’t been for his help, we would have all died.

2. It was her firm belief that Tom was telling the truth.

3. You won’t feel at home here until after a few weeks / until a few weeks have gone by.

4. The manager threatened not to select Michael for the team unless he worked harder.

5. There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any minute

6. Mr. Jones didn’t forget the date and neither did his wife/ his wife didn’t, either.

7.   He made no effort to conceal his dislike to me.

8.   Sally came up with the best solution.

9.   John said they moved there in 1998.

10.        The magazine comes out every week.

 

IX. WRITING 2: Use the words to make sentences.

1. The teacher wished /es you to work more than you talk.

2.  The traveller asked her how long it took him / her to get to London.

3. My father , whom you met yesterday morning , goes swimming every day .

4.  The examination in which I was successful lasted for two days .

5.  It is time governments did something so that the world population can start to decrease instead of increasing.

6. That night I went home feeling that it had been a delightful evening and looking forward to having the film developed

7. Young volunteers give care and comfort to the disadvantaged and help them overcome difficulties

8. Developments in micro technology are bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.

9. We are confident that the future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to contribute to bettering our own lives.

10.Talking about your experience and qualifications is the most important part of any job interview.