SỞ GD&ĐT HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 10

TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN VĂN CỪ DỰ THI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Đề gồm 07 trang Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.

Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi

Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết đáp án A, hoặc B, C, D
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì)

A. LISTENING:
I. Listen to five short conversations and mark the best answer A, B or C in your paper sheet. (5 points)
1.What did the man buy at the store?
A. a shirt B. a sweater C. a suit
2. How will the woman help the man?
A. to cook the meal for the party B. to buy some food C. to choose some dishes from their
rack.
3. What will the students buy for their teacher?
A. A box of chocolate B. a bunch of flowers C. a bath towel
4. Which exhibition is the busiest today?
A. Jewellery at the Ancient World. B. The Rainforest in Photo. C. The Rescue by Helicopter
5. What will the weather be like when the the festival starts?
A. sunny B. cloudy C. rainy

II. You will here a radio interview with a man called Robin Marshall, who has written a book about
Argentina. For each question, choose the correct answer (5 points)
6. Robin was a _______________________in Argentina.
A. translator B. tour guide C. travelling salesman
7. On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was_________________
A. colder than he expected.
B. suitable for what he planned.
C. different from the forecasts he heard.
8. Robin bought_________________________ from the market he visited.
A. a picture B. a chair C. a record
9. Robin ___________________during the dance performance he saw.
A. wanted to get up and dance.
B. wished he had continued his dance classes.
C. was sad.
10. Robin_____________while he stayed in the village.
A. went on a bus tour.
B. went into the forest.
C. went on a river trip.

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III. You will hear a man telling some young people about a four-week study programme in a college.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space (6 points)

STUDY PROGRAMME

Courses available on: - English Literature

- 18th century (11)……………….
- Modern Architecture
Dates for all courses - start date: 14th June
- end date: (12)……………………….
- Classes: every day except (13)………………………
Course fees £ 425 each
Reduce prices for (14)…………………..
Included in price -accomodation and food
- use of the library
- social activities
- books
Not included in price - extra (15)……………………….
- transport
Available from college secretary - registration form
- a copy of the (16)……………… for your course

IV. Listen a woman called Julie and a man called Greg talking about an indoor wildlife centre they
have visited and decide whether the Statements below are True or False. (4 points)
17: They agree that the wildlife centre building is well designed.
18. Julie thought the sharks at the wildlife centre were frightening.
19. Greg was disappointed with the number of insects.
20. Greg only managed to see one tree frog

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (8 points)
21. Harvey will wash the clothes, ___________.
A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furniture
B. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting the furniture
C. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
D. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
22. Sports competitions are held to _________cooperatetion and solidarity among countries.
A. grow B. upgrade C. spring up D. promote
23. Jane: “ Wow! What a nice dress you are wearing!”
Daisy: “_______”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. Yes, of course. It is expensive.
C. I like you to say that. D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
24. He didn’t ____________to help her, even though she was very ill.
A. open an eye B. lift a finger C. bend his arm D. shake a leg
25. _______ that Mary was able to retire at the age of 50.
A. So successful was her business B. So was her successful business
C. Her business was too successful D. So sucecessful her business was
26. Jenny: “ ____________” Laura: “I would love to. Thank you”
A. Would you like a cake? B. Would you like to go to a new coffee shop with me?
C. What would you do if you could afford a car?
D. Why do you spend much time playing games?
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27. It is essential_____________________.
A. for everyone who knows what to do in the event of fire.
B. for everyone knowing what to do in the event of fire.
C. that everyone know what to do in the event of fire.
D.that everyone knows what to do in the event of fire
28. He bought the cottage __________ renovating it and then selling at a large profit.
A. with a view to B. with a target of C. his goal being D. aiming to

III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (5 points)

29. __________ children will not be allowed to cross busy road. (ACCOMPANY)
30. Mr Paker is one of the most __________ members of the committee. (SPEAK)
31.__________ expressions are gainfully employed when the listeners or reader is (REFER)
successful in making the intended connection.
32.The reason for Bruce Lee’s death was sleeping pill ________ . (DOSEAGE)
33. The .............unit in France was Franc (MONEY)

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction. (3 points)
34. There were so little good seats left that we decided not to buy tickets to the concert.
A B C D
35. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderfull restaurants
A B C
for over 100 years.
D
36. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs
A B C
and rhythmes are very popular.
D

IV.Mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST
meaning to the underlined part of the following questions.(2 points)
37. As orders are becoming more and more, we’ve been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
38. English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French
that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. appeared C. developed D.vanished

V. Mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE
meaning to the underlined part of the following questions (2 points)
39. After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
40. Every effort was made to reduce the budget substantially.
A. proportionally B. effectively C. in great amount D. in little amount

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C. READING:
Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks (5 points)
A. Its essence was that congressional representation would be based on population
B. It was also agreed that there would be a single executive, the president
C. The delegates had been instructed by the Continental Congress to revise the old Articles of
Confederation
D. heightened by a stifling heat wave
E. how much influence large states should have

Fifty-five delegates representing all thirteen states except Rhode Island attended the Constitutional
Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787._______(41), but most believed that a stronger
central government was needed. There were differences, however, about what structure the government
should take and_______(42).
Virginia was by far the most populous state, with twice as many as people as New York, four times
as many as New Jersey, and ten times as many as Delaware. The leader of the Virginia delegation, James
Madison, had already drawn up a plan for government, which became known as the Large State
Plan.________(43). It provided for two or more national executives. The smaller states feared that under this
plan, a few large states would lord over the rest. New Jersey countered with the Small State Plan. It provided
for equal representation for all states in a national legislature and for a single national executive. Angry
debate, ________(44) , led to deadlock.
A cooling of tempers seemed to come with lower temperatures. The delegates hammered out an
agreement known as the Great Compromise – actually a bundle of shrewd compromises. They decided that
Congress would consist of two houses. The larger states were granted representation based on population in
the lower house, the House of Representatives. The smaller states were given equal representation in the
upper house, the Senate, in which each state would have two senators regardless of
population.________(45). This critical compromise broke the logjam, and from then on, success seemed
within reach.

II. Read the magazine about a sportsman who is a champion hurdler and choose the most suitable
heading form A-E for each part (46-50) OF THE ARTICLES. There is one extra heading which you
don’t need to use. (5 points)

A. A regular practice routine

B. Concern about the future.

C. Doing better than ever

D. International living

E. Home and work

F. Impatience sometimes wins

MY KIND OF DAY.
46: ___________
Home is a four-bedroom detached house in Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, near Cardiff, where Iwas
born. I also have a condominium in Toronto, a flat in Richmond, Surrey, where my sister Suzanne lives, and
a house in Florida, which is where I train in the winter. My friend Mark McKoy, the Olympic 110 meters
hurdles champion, encouraged me to get a place in Toronto and I love it there. It’s where I’d like to end my
days.
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47. __________
My father Ossie, a retired sales supervisor, and my mom Angela, a nurse, live with me in Rhoose but I
have my own office where I work for Nuff Respect, the sports marketing and PR company that I run with
my friend Linford Christie. The name comes from a street expression that kis often say to us, meaning
congratulations, our respect goes out to you.
48. __________
I’m up about 8 am an in training by 10 am. Most days in the summer, I go to Cardiff Athletics Stadium
with my hurdles partner Paul Gray. I usually drive into Cardiff in my Toyota Supra, pick up Paul and go to
the track. We put the hurdles up- glamorous life, isn’t it?- do an hour of stretching exercises and get into the
hardles work.
49. ________
Hurdling is a natural thing- I think you have to be born with it. You need to combine a runner’s speed
with a dancer’s grace. Getting technically more efficient is the only way to keep improving and i’m in
excellent shape at the moment. I’m confident i can break my 110 meters hurdles word record this summer-
In Zurich on 17 August, in Brussels two days later or at the Common wealth Games on 22 August. There
could even be three new word records in a week. Then I’ll be focusing on the next Olympics.
50. __________
In the afternoon, I do some work for Nuff Respect, using my computer and fax machine. I enjoy the
work- after all, I’m the product being marketed- but I have a severe problem with unprofessional people.
Usually I’m quite relaxed, but I’ll shout at those who waste my time.

III. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 points)
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (51) _______for broken
regulations, job losses, financial ruin and even one’s suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet
Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (52) ______serious problems and ruin many lives.
Special help groups have been set up to (53)_____sufferers helps and support.
IAS is similar to (54) _________problems like gambling, smoking and dringking: addicts have dreams about
Internet: they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (55) _______to their partners about how much
time they spend online; they (56) ________they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study
found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the internet: (57)_____they felt guilty,they became
depressed if they were (58)_______to stop using it.
Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games
and who (59) ________it very difficult to resist the games on the internet. Surprisingly, however,
psychologists (60)__________that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a
computer before.
51. A. accused B. mistaken C. blamed D. faulted
52. A. take B. cause C. affect D. lead
53. A. recommend B. offer C. suggest D. advise
54. A. others B. another C. the other D. other
55. A. lie B. cheat C. deceive D. betray
56. A. rather B. want C. prefer D. wish
57. A. unless B. without C. although D. despite
58. A. made B. allowed C. let D. had
59. A. have B. find C. feel D. say
60. A. say B. tell C. object D. promise

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IV. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the best answer to each question. (10 points)
Early peoples had no need of engineering works to supply their water. Hunters and nomads
camped near natural sources of fresh water, and populations were so sparse that pollution of the water
supply was not a serious problem. After community life developed and agricultural villages became
urban centres, the problem of supplying water became important for inhabitants of a city, as well as for
irrigation of the farms surrounding the city. Irrigation works were known in prehistoric times, and before
2000 BC the rulers of Babylonia and Egypt constructed systems of dams and canals to impound the
flood waters of the Euphrates and Nile rivers, controlling floods and providing irrigation water
throughout the dry season. Such irrigation canals also supplied water for domestic purposes. The first
people to consider the sanitation of their water supply were the ancient Romans, who constructed a vast
system of aqueducts to bring the clean waters of the Apennine Mountains into the city and built basins
and filters along these mains to ensure the clarity of the water. The construction of such extensive water-
supply systems declined when the Roman Empire disintegrated, and for several centuries local springs
and wells formed the main source of domestic and industrial water.
The invention of the force pump in England in the middle of the 16th century greatly extended
the possibilities of development of water-supply systems. In London, the first pumping waterworks was
completed in 1562; it pumped river water to a reservoir about 37 m above the level of the River Thames
and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes, to buildings in the
vicinity.
Increased per-capita demand has coincided with water shortages in many countries. Southeast England,
for example, receives only 14 per cent of Britain's rainfall, has 30 per cent of its population, and has
experienced declining winter rainfall since the 1980s.
In recent years a great deal of interest has been shown in the conversion of seawater to fresh
water to provide drinking water for very dry areas, such as the Middle East. Several different processes,
including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and direct-freeze evaporation, have been
developed for this purpose. Some of these processes have been used in large facilities in the United
States. Although these processes are successful, the cost of treating seawater is much higher than that for
treating fresh water.
61. Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because ______.
A. they had good ways to irrigate their farms
B. natural sources of fresh water nearby were always available
C. their community life had already developed
D. there was almost no dry season in prehistoric times
62. The word “impound” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. irrigate B. drain C. supply D. provide
63. Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by ______.
A. the Egyptians B. the English people C. the US people D. the ancient Romans
64. For several centuries after the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the main source of water supply was
from ______.
A. springs and wells B. water pipes
C. dams and canals D. systems of aqueducts
65. The word “mains” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ______.
A. lands B. pipes C. rivers D. areas
66. Which of the following is NOT true about London’s water supply in the middle of the 16th century?
A. Water was conducted through canals. B. Water ran from the reservoir to buildings.
C. Water was stored in a reservoir. D. Water was pumped from the River Thames.
67. The word “vicinity” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the neighborhood around a reservoir B. the areas along the River Thames
C. the region where industry developed D. the cities in South-east England
68. One of the causes of water shortages in South-east England is ______.
A. increased demand B. water evaporation
C. water-supply system decline D. water pollution

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69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of convertinging seawater to freshwater?
A. Water evaporation. B. Purification method.
C. Steaming and cooling. D. Dissolving chemicals.
70. In the passage, the author mainly discusses ______.
A. the results of water shortages B. the water pumping systems
C. the fresh water storage D. the development of water supply

D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5 points)
71. She’d only just stubbed out one cigarette when she lit another.
-> Hardly __________________________________________________________________.
72. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
-> Sad________________________________________________________________________.
73. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
-> But for his command ____________________________________________________ .
74. My protests were ignored by everybody.
-> Nobody _______________________________________________________________ .
75. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
-> It has _________________________________________________________________.

II.Your friend, Mary, from America, is going to spend her holiday in Vietnam and she would like you to
recommend her some interesting places to visit. In about 100- 150 words, Write a letter to her
recommending a significant place you are familiar with. (10 points)

III. Write an essay of about 180-220 words about the following topic: (15 points)
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some
advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters
living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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