Đề thi HSG cấp trường 2009-2010

Kỳ thi học sinh giỏi cấp trường
Năm học : 2009 - 2010

Môn thi : Tiếng anh
Thời gian : 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )

Section A : Phonestics
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced deifferently from that of the others
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A. caused
A.think
A.stay
A.caught
A.hour
B.increased
B.signature
B.lake
B.taught
B.hospitable
C.practiced
C.exist
C.climate
C.daughter
C.heir
D.promised
D.circle
D.vacation
D.laughter
D.honest







II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.energy
A.answer
A.character
A.design
A.about
B.window
B.begin
B.annoy
B.modern
B.around
C.exercise
C.refuse
C.generous
C.purpose
C.between
D.energetic
D.complain
D.orphanage
D.cotton
D.under








Section B : Vocabulary and grammar

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, D
1. She was looking ........................her missing dog when I arrived
A. after B.for C.up D.forward to
2. Nobody was injured in the accident,...................?
A. was he B.weren`t they C.were they D.wasn`t he
3.We`ve ..............of time to catch the bus so there`s no need to rush
A. very much B. enough C.great deal D.plenty
4. We spend .....................day sunbathing with our family
A. whole B. al the C. the whole D. whole of the
5. Fresh vegetables are usually .....................in vitamins
A. full B. many C. much D.rich
6. The reason I left is ............I was bored
A. why B. that C. while D. for
7.I`m sure she will do all she can .................us
A. for helping B. help C.to help D. to helping
8. There are ............. many people in the room that I can`t move.
A. so B. such C. very D. too
9. he wants you to ............ a good hotel
A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell
10. My brother is really kind, everybody takes ............... of him
A. profit B. value C. example D. advantage
II. Complete the paragraph by using the correct form of the words in brackets
A STRANGE OBJECT IN THE FIELD
There is a considerable public concern in Shaton following the(discover) ............... on Wednesday evening of a metal ( contain ................ filled with (poison)..............liquid. The object was found by a local ( reside)............when he was talking with his lovely dog in a field behind a newly - built chemical factory. As yet, the factory has been ( able) to provide any ( explain)................ as to show how the object came to be in the field. A spokesperson stated that a full investigation was taking place and that security procedures were being reviewed.
People living in the ( neighbor ).............. are ( extreme).............angry, as a year ago they withdrew their objection to the ( decide )..............to built the factory here after the company had stated that no dangerous ( chemistry )..................would be produced on thic site.

Section C : Reading and Speaking

I. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order to make a meaningful dialogue
A. Will you accept cheque
B.No, sir. But can you enroll me as a member
C. yes, sir. I suppose I need your help
D. Do you want just to consult the book here, or are you thinking to borrowing it ?
E. Certainly. Here is an application form. You have to pay a deposit of 20 dollars
F. We lend books only to members. Are you a member ?
G. Can I help you
H. No, i am afraid we can`t accept cheque
I. i want to borrow books
J. What a pity. I am short of cash
II. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word :
WALKING IN THE COUNTRY
I enjoy walking. It` s good exercise and it takes me (