SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CỤM

TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH KHÓA NGÀY 2/3/2014

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC THỜI GIAN: 120 PHÚT

PART ONE
Choose the world or phrases (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences (10 points)
1. I always want to keep my _______.
A. tidy room B. room tidily C. tidily room D. room tidy
2. We sent a card to congratulate the couple _______ their engagement.
A. for B. on C. about D. with
3. After her parents were killed in an air crash, the child was brought ________ by her uncle.
A. about B. on C. for D. up
4. The bomb went ________, killing several bystanders.
A. off B. on C. away D. out
5. The soldiers carried __________ their orders without question.
A. with B. away C. out D. for
6. I’m afraid she’s got _______ of the many qualities we need for a promoter.
A. none B. nothing C. no D. neither
7. The child was kidnapped and a ________ of fifty thousand dollars was demanded for his release.
A. bonus B. ransom C. prize D. reward
8. They sent out a search __________ to look for the two missing explorers.
A. delegation B. party C. crowd D. troop
9. To their __________, the jewels were not in the safe.
A. horror B. enjoyment C. worry D. hope
10. The scientists announced the new ________ on the virus that caused the flu epidemic.
A. showings B. inventions C. findings D. acting
11. He was _________ with fear of unemployment.
A. obsessed B. attracted C. tempted D. persuaded
12. On Skylab and Space Shuttle, __________ had nearly normal food.
A. pilots B. astrologers C. astronomers D. astronauts
13. The machine is indeed very useful, but he’s __________ when he calls it the greatest invention ever made.
A.lying B. amplifying C. boasting D. exaggerating
14. He bought a coffee and a _________ of biscuits.
A. packet B. container C. barrel D. cargo
15. His exam results were not very good, but we must take into _______ his long illness.
A. judgement B. consideration C. account D. exception
16. He just couldn’t open the jar _________ hard he tried.
A. whatever B. moreover C. even D. however
17. We must find a ________ to the problem of overpopulation.
A. solution B. treatment C. way D. method
18. Such _________ that the cinema was always crowded.
A. a popular film B. was a popular film C. was the popularity of the film D. film was popular
19. “It’s cold outside, but I’m going for a walk.” -“___________.”
A. How should I know B. Yes, you may go ahead. C. Rather you than me D. Absolutely
20. Don’t be late for the interview, ________ people will think you are disorganized person.
A. otherwise B. unless C. if not D. or so

PART TWO
Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank (10 points)
1/ Those ___________ (obey) boys should be severely punished.
2/ You don’t have to go. Your decision to participate must be entirely __________ (volunteer).
3. The company was hit by a _________ (succeed) of crises.
4. I could see several ________ (draw) in your performance today, Roddick.
5. At what ________ does the wreck lie? (deep)
6. The giant panda is a(n) ___________ species. (danger)
7. Playing for the national team for the first time was a(n) __________ experience for him. (forget)
8. We can find __________ supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables here. (plenty)
9. It may be ________ for him to carry in his pocket all his unspent money. (risk)
10. After a lot of my _________, he agreed to come to the meeting. (persuade)

PART THREE
Read the passage and choose the best option (A,B,C or D) for each blank space.

1. A. consider B. accomplish C. obtain D. take

2. A. candidates B. users C. suppliers D. employees
3. A. locations B. landmarks C. sites D. landscapes
4. A. get B. require C. give D. take
5. A. not only B. hardly C. either D. both
6. A. streets B. ways C. lines D. routes
7. A. quite B. then C. even D. rather
8. A. directory B. book C. enquiry D. diary
9. A. makes B. offers C. presents D. honors
10. A. great B. spare C. obvious D. interesting
11. A. groups B. crowds C. queues D. people
12. A. signals B. relationships C. signs D. points
13. A. order B. list C. development D. way
14. A. taxes B. fares C. tolls D. fines
15. A. operated B. caused C. done D. fixed

Filling in each of the blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.
PASSAGE B (15 pts)
About 66 million years ago, seventy (1)__________ cent of all living creatures including the dinosaurs are
(2)___________ to have disappeared from the surface of the Earth.
Scientists believe that this may have been caused by a terrible disaster on (3) ____________ a large scale. One
possible explanation is (4)____________ the earth was struck by an enormous asteroid about six miles
(5)______________ diameter as it traveled through space.

Side effects of this disaster could have been the destruction of the ozone (6)______________, acid rain, global
(7)___________ and the pollution of the atmosphere with dust which blocked (8)_______________the sun.
(9)___________ one or a combination of (10) ______________ effects could have caused the disappearance of
the various species of (11)__________________.
Scientists are still searching for the site of the crater (12)______________ the asteroid must have made. This may be
buried (13)_____________ more recent rocks or be lost down on the seabed. Wherever (14)________________ is, it
seems probable that the dinosaurs (15)____________out as a result of an environmental disaster lasting a few years.

PART FOUR (20 pts)

PASSAGE A
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority
on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that
are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide
energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that
convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the
form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of
solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which
creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground
pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000
times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology
needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of
high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The
time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

1. What is the main topic of this is passage ?

A The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
B How energy resources are tapped from nature.
C Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
2. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?
A Because fossil fuels are no longer available. B Because global warming has increased the amount of
sunlight that reaches the earth.
C Because they are free and available worldwide. D Because conventional energy resources are being depleted,
and they cause environmental damage.

3. Which of the following words could best replace

the word “ harnessing”
A Capturing B Harassing
C Depleting D Exporting
4. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A They are being used in many undeveloped countries. B They can convert geothermal energy to electricity.
C They are more expensive than solar panels. D They contain photovoltaic cells.
5. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar
to geothermal energy production ?
AThey both require the use of a generator.
BThey both use heat from the earth’s surface.
CThey both require fairly simple technology.
DThey are both conventional and costly.
6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power ?
A There is very little of it available in Iceland. B It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide.
C It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from D There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the
fossil fuels. world.
7. The word “renewable” in line 15 is closest in meaning to
A. replaceable B. unconventional C. alternate D. revolutionary
8.
What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?
AIt is widely used form of energy for heating homes.
BTwenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses.
CIt is not effective for use in private homes.
DIt is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.
9.
What does the author imply about alternative energy sources ?
A Many different types of alternative energy sources B Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private
exist. use.
C Alternative energy is too expensive for developing D Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of
countries to produce. alternative power
10.
What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?
ATo warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
BTo describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
CTo convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
DTo outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.

PASSAGE B
A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help
predict earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences within a ten – kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly
recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.

Scientists believed that animals can perceive environmental changes several hours or even days before the mishap.
Animals were noted as being restless for several weeks before a Tashkent, Uzbekistan, earthquake. An hour before
the disaster, domestic animals refused go to indoors, and dogs howled and barked furiously. In 1960, an earthquake
struck Agadir in Morocco. Survivors recall that stray animals, including dogs, were seen streaming out of town before
the earthquake. In a safari zoo near San Francisco, llamas would not eat the evening before a 1979 quake, and they
ran around wildly all night.

Unusual animal behavior preceding earthquakes has been noted for centuries. British Admiral Robert Fitzroy reported
huge flocks of screaming seabirds over Concepcion, Chile, in 1835. An hour and a half later, dogs were seen fleeing,
and ten minutes later the town was destroyed. Similar stories of chickens running around in apparent states of panic,
horses trembling, and dogs barking incessantly were recorded throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by
survivors of earthquakes destruction in India, Yugoslavia, Peru, Mexico, and the United States.

In 1976, after monitoring bizarre animal behavior, the Chinese predicted a devastating earthquake. Although hundreds
of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the
death toll at a lower level.

11. What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviors?

A. An impending earthquake B. The number of people who will die
C. The ten kilometer radius from the epicenter D. The fact that an earthquake has occurred
12: The word “devastating” means most nearly the same as __________.
A. destructive B. voracious C. intense D. forthcoming
13 The author implies that animals are aware of an impending earthquake because __________.
A. of their superior intelligence
B. they have certain instinctive abilities to perceive that humans do not possess
C. they are generally closer to epicenter than the human observers
D. they react to other animal behavior
14: The word “epicenter” is nearest in meaning to _________
A. stratosphere B. contour C. periphery D. core
15: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT __________.
A. some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake
B. by observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake
C. the Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives
D. only dogs and horses seem to possess the special perception that allows them to predict earthquakes
16: The passage implies that if scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be ________.
A. fewer animals going crazy B. a lower death rate
C. fewer people evacuated D. fewer environmental changes
17: The word “evacuate” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. remove B. exile C. destroy D. emaciate
18. The main idea of this passage is that _______.
A. earthquake can be prevented by observing animal behavior.
B. scientists can interpret animal behavior
C. observing animal behavior can help people prepare for earthquake.
D. people need to prepare animals for earthquake
19. Which of the following countries are mentioned having had an earthquake and loss of lives?
A. Yugoslavia B. The USA C. China D. Chile
20. All of the following countries are mentioned having had earthquake EXCEPT____.
A. Japan B. Peru C. Mexico D. Uzbekistan

PART 5: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1. It is quite likely that she will win the scholarship.
=> She will ________________________________________________.
2. No matter how strong he is, he still couldn’t open the window.
=> Strong _________________________________________________.
3. If you have finished your homework by midnight you can go to the party.
=> Get____________________________________________________.
4. Her remarks on the coach’s bad behavior were ignored.
=> Nobody took ____________________________________________.
5. He keeps asking me the same question whenever we meet.
=> Every __________________________________________________.
6. But for my mother’s advice, I wouldn’t have chosen my present career.
=> Had____________________________________________________.
7. She pretends that she is paying attention to teacher.
=> She makes ______________________________________________.
8. How did you persuade Thomas to lend you the money?
=> How did you talk to ______________________________________.
9. Just keep the book when you still need it.
=> As ____________________________________________________.
10. She was so charming that everybody likes her.
=> Such __________________________________________________.