Đề thi học sinh giỏi lớp 11 năm học: 2002 – 2003 môn Tiếng Anh

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11 
Năm học : 2002 – 2003
Thời gian : 90 phút 
Choose A, B, C, D against the number of each item and write them on your answer sheet:
A LOVABLE ECCENTRIC
True eccentrics never deliberately set out to draw attention to themselves. They disregard social conventions without being conscious that they are doing anything extraordinary. This invariably wins them the love and respect of others, for they add colour to the dull routine of everyday life.
Up to the time of his death, Richard Colson was one of the most notable figures in our town. He was a shrewd and wealthy businessman, but the ordinary town-folk hardly knew anything about this side of his life. He was known to us all as Dickie and his eccentricity has become legendary long before he died.
Dickie disliked snobs intensely. Though he owned a large car, he hardly ever used it, preferring always to go on foot. Even when it was raining heavily, he refused to carry an umbrella.
One day, he walked into an expensive shop after having been caught in a particular heavy shower. He wanted to buy a $ 300 fur coat for his wife, but he was in such a bedraggled condition that an assistant refused to serve him. Dickie left the shop without a word and returned carrying a large cloth bag. As it was extremely heavy, he dumped it on the counter. The assistant asked him to leave, but Dickie paid no attention to him and requested to see the manager. Recognizing who the customer was, the manager was most apologetic and reprimanded the assistant severely.
When Dickie was given the fur coat, he presented the assistant with the cloth bag. It contained $ 300 in pennies. He insisted on the assistant’s counting the money before he left – 72,000 pennies in all!
On an other occasion, he invited a number of important critics to see his private collection of modern paintings. This exhibition received a great deal of attention in the press, for though the pictures were supposed to be the work of famous artists, they had in fact been painted by Dickie. It took him four years to stage this elaborate joke simply to prove that critics do not always know what they are talking about.
They disregard social conventions and are quite unaware ................they are doing anything extraordinary.
A. that what 	B. of the fact that 	C. if 	D. when
As it ............................, he dumped it on the counter.
A. was weighing	B. weighed a lot 	C. weigh much	D. had weighed much
He asked a number of important critics to come ......................his private collection of modern paintings.
A. and see	B. seeing	C. see	D. so they saw
He left the shop without a word and returned carrying a large ..............................
A. cloth case	B. cloth basket	C. sack of clothing	D. bag made of cloth
But Dickie paid no attention to the assistant’s .........................
A. question	B. inquiry	C. query	D. demand
The pictures were supposed to have been ..........................by famous artists.
A. worked	B. made	C. done	D. designed
Critics do not always ..........................
A. mean well	B. tell the truth	C. talk sense	D. speak with understanding
The town-folk would have regarded Dickie’s behaviour as eccentric on the day he visited the shop because..
when he set out into the rain he did not take an umbrella.
he went to such lengths to show his dislike of snobbery.
he spent so much money on a fur coat.
he had not counted the pennies before giving them to the assistant.
When Dickie went into an expensive shop ...........................
he wanted to shelter from the rain.
he did not look like a man who could afford a fur coat.
he had forgotten to bring his cloth bag with him.
he had been sent by his wife to buy a fur coat.
The press paid a great deal of attention to Dickie’s exhibition because.........................
it had taken so long to prepare the paintings.
the critics admired Dickies’s ability to copy the work of famous artists.
no one had known that Dickie was a painter.
it became known that Dickie had succeeded in deceiving the critics.
The verb “disregard” means :
pay attention to or show respect for 
pay 	no respect for
pay no attention to or show no respect for
pay no attention for 
The corresponding noun of the adjective “ conscious” is .........................
consciousment 	 B. consciousness 	C. consciousity 	 D. consciousy
What is the equivalent meaning of “bedraggled” ?
made wet or dirty by being dragged in mud
made dry by the shower
made dragged by the shower
to be in the rain for a long time
How can you understand the tittle of the passage?
A lovable eccentric is a person whose behaviour is odd or not normal.
A lovable eccentric is a normal person.
A lovable eccentric is an important person.
A lovable eccentric is always serious about everything around him.
How can you pronounce this word “shrewd”
A. / ru: /	B. / ru:d /	C. / r d / 	D. / red /
Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D )
Normally he is rather .....................but sometimes he talks freely about himself.
A. sociable	B. reserved	C. serious	D. peaceful
The headlights of the approaching car were so................that the cyclist had to stop riding.
A. gleaming	B. blazing	C. dazzling	D. glittering
He always studies the ..................in the paper as he wants to find a good second-hand car.
A. reclamations	B. advertisements	C. announcements	D. publicity
It was a horrible ride through pouring rain. ....................he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle.
A. As a matter of fact	B. Even so	C. In some way	D. To make matter worse
She is leaving her husband because she cannot ..................his bad temper any longer.
A. put up	B. put up with	C. put off	D. put away
Many difficulties have ..................as a result of the changeover to a new type of fuel.
A. raised	B. solid	C. experienced	D. arisen
You must remember not to .........................from the point when you write an essay.
A. go astray	B. wander	C. diverge	D. ramble
Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were .................all over the floor.
A. scattered	B. sprinkled	C. sprayed	D. separated
The Andersons have not turned ....................yet and I doubt if they will now.
A. out 	B. up	C. in 	D. over
I should like to ................touch with old friends but I have so little time.
A. come into	B. keep in 	C. lose	D. be out of
Complete the spaces with the appropriate forms of “do” or “make”
It was pretty boring. I hoped that I would (1)...........something interesting, but nothing happened. On the third day I parked outside her apartment building, as usual. I began (2).................a crossword. I heard footsteps. Suddenly there was a tap on the window. I looked up. It was my old buddy, Lieutenant O’Casey of the 18th Precinct, Los Angeles Police Department.
“(3)..............me a favour, O’Casey”, I said “Go away! I’ve got a job (4)..................” So have I, Slade”, he replied. A lady has (5).................a complaint. She says you’ve been following her. Have you been trying to (6)..................a date or something? “ OK, OK, O’Casey”. I’m working for her husband. “Don’t ...(7).......me laugh, Slade! She isn’t married. Who’s paying you?” I described the fat guy. O’Casey laughed “(8)...............he ask you to (9)....................a report on all her movements?” “That’s right”. “Well” said O’Casey slowly, “ the lady is Laura Van Gilt, the millionairess. You remember, her father (10) .............a fortune out of soya beans. This fat guy sound like Pete Greenstreet, the international jewel thief!
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it:
 In spite of the forecast it stayed fine. ( Although rain........................)
You really should be able to dress yourself by now. (It’s high.........................)
Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer. (So long as the examiner...........)
The noise next door didn’t stop until after midnight. (It was not .......................)
He never suspected that the money had been stolen. ( At no time.............................................)
Write a short passage about the career you would like to choose after leaving school.
ANSWER KEY
(1.5MS)
B
B
A
D
D
C
C
B
B
D
C
B
A
A
B
(1M)
B
C
B
D
B
D
B
A
B
B
(1M)
do
to do / doing
Do
to do
made
make
make
Did
make
made
(2.5ms)
Although rain was forecast / forecasted, it stayed fine.
It’s high time you were able to dress yourself.
So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he’ll accept your answer.
It was not until / till after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen. / someone had stolen the money.
(4ms)
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11 
Năm học : 2002 – 2003
Thời gian : 90 phút 
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence: (2ms)
These figures give you some ideas of the cost of ......................your car for one year.
A. controlling	B. handling	C. managing	D. maintaining
It can take up three months to .....................a man to do this special work.
A. guide	B. raise	C. train	D. learn
In today’s paper it ................that we shall have an election this year.
A. says	B. admits	C. expresses	D. proposes
I had to pay ............on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today.
A. taxes	B. rates	C. fines	D. duty
The child was .................. by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
A. knocked out	B. run across	C. run out	D. knocked down
It was the longest film I have ever seen : it .......................three hours.
A. lasted	B. stayed	C. finished	D. completed
We were so late we.........................had time to catch the train.
A. nearly	B. almost	C. hardly	D. simply
Tropical diseases are comparatively ....................in Europe.
A. scarce	B. rare	C. slight	D. few
I was so pleased to have the ..................to visit your country.
A. opportunity	B. necessity	C. destiny	D. possibility
He asked if we would ......................... to share the room.
A. accept	B. consider	C. agree	D. approve
If you wish to learn a new language you must ..................classes regularly
A. follow	B. present	C. attend	D. assist
He ..................his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car.
A. warned	B. remembered	C. threatened	D. concerned
The .................charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high.
A. hire	B. price	C. fees	D. sum
Our holiday was ......................by bad weather.
A. spoilt	B. damaged	C. overcome	D. wasted
It takes a great deal of ................for the class to make a trip abroad.
A. arrangement	B. organization	C. expense	D. business
Hurry! It’s time to .....................and go to school.
A. stand up 	B. get up	C. dress up	D. start up
Pl ... out. I had to finish it in the dark.
2. The tailor said that my suit would be ready by Sunday. But when I (call) on Monday he was still working on it.
3. Jack is trying to give up smoking. He (not have) a cigarette for a week.
4. When he (return), I will give him the key.
V. (1m) Choose the best answer:
1. It was ..............that we went for a hike in the mountains.
a. so nice a day	b. such nice day	c. so nice day	d. such a nice day
2. I let my cousin.............my car when he came to visit me.
a. to borrow	b. borrow	c. borrowing	d. borrowed
3. If we had known.............., we could have invited him to speak at the ceremony.
a. he was who	b. who he was	c. he was whom	d. whom he was
4. ...........she practiced constantly, she was an excellent tennis-player.
a. Because	b. Although	c. Before	d. Until
VI. (2ms) Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word: 
	A SHORT LIFE HISTORY
My grandfather was born in China. He came from a very poor family and was (1)...........of seven children. His parents lived on a small farm. He didn’t have a very good education. At the age of 17 he (2) ................home. First he went to Shanghai and then he went to Hong Kong. He (3)...............as a waiter and then as a cook. When he was 21, he (4)..............my grandmother and had four children. My mother was (5) ................oldest. 
My grandmother died recently, and my grandfather lives alone now. He is almost 80, (6)..............he is still very active and interested in everything (7).................is going on. He reads the papers and (8)..................television even though his eyesight is fairly poor.
VII. (1.5ms) Rewrite the following sentences as directed: 
1. I’m always nervous when I travel by car. (Traveling..........................)
2. He could not afford to buy the car. (The car.......)
3. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party. (I wish...............)
4. After fighting the fire for twelve hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out. (The firemen managed...................)
5. The mechanic serviced my car last week. (I.......)
6. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money. (If we...................)
VIII. (1m) Writing: Do you like Tet holidays? Why or why not?
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI - LỚP 11 – NĂM HỌC 2004-2005
Thời gian : 60 phút
I. Listening: (2ms)
1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): (1m)
a. Mai’s birthday party was held at home in the evening.
b. Over twenty guests were at the birthday party.
c. The birthday cake was cut at the beginning of the party.
d. The birthday party lasted about three hours.
d. All the friends stayed after the party to tidy up the mess.
2. Listen again and complete the following passage with the missing information: (1m)
We gave presents to Mai and she (1)........ opened them. It must really be (2)..............to receive all those presents. After that Mai’s mother (3).........us with soft drinks and biscuits. We then listened to music and played cards. The (4)........were given prizes. At about four thirty Mai’s mother brought out the birthday cake. It was beautifully (5).............with pink and white icing.
II. Choose the best answer: (2ms)
1. When did Mary ..............college?
a. graduate b. graduate from c. graduating d. graduating from
2. You look pale. You had better ................a doctor.
a. consult b. consult to c. consult with d. consult by
3. New York is a large city, .............?
a. aren’t it b. doesn’t it c. won’t it d. isn’t it
4. Japanese houses are made of wood, so they easily...................
a. catch to fire b. catch the fire c. catch on fire d. catch with fire
5. Mary has trouble ....................
a. to remember her work b. to remembering her work c. remember her work d. remembering her work
6. Do you have ............to do this afternoon? If not, I’d like to take you to a movie.
a. many work b. much work c. many works d. much works
7. When will the conference............?
a. hold on 	 b. hold place 	 	c. take on d. take place
8. The meeting was held .......
a. at Tuesday b. on Tuesday c. with Tuesday d. in Tuesday
9. Tomorrow is Mary’s birthday. Let’s ..............it
a. celebrate b. praise c. honor d. congratulate
10. Do you feel like...............now?
a. dancing b. to dance c. dance d. to go dancing
11. “I’m always willing to help you. Just tell me what ...........me to do.”
a. want b. you do want c. do you want d. you want
12. Economics ............nearly as interesting to me as literature.
a. doesn’t b. haven’t c. isn’t 	d. aren’t
13. That the committee members couldn’t agree with each other about solving that problem.........caused a serious problem. a. is b. was 	 c. has d. have
14. “How tall is Jack?” “He’s about................as I am.”
a. as same height b. as higher c. the same height 	 d. so tall
15. “I couldn’t go to class yesterday, because my car broke down.”- “You .....mine. I wasn’t using it.”
a. could borrow b. may borrow 	c. could have borrowed 	 d. may have borrowed 
16. Rhonda ...........to finish her homework tomorrow morning because the deadline is tomorrow noon.
a. have b. must 	c. need 	d. is going
17. ..............that medical insurance is extremely high.
a. It feels 	 b. We are felt c. We feel that it is 	d. It is felt
18. “Did you go to the shopping mall to see a movie last night?” _ “Yes, but I ......home, because I had a little fever.” a. would rather stay b. would rather stayed c. would stay d. would rather have stayed
19. “All the students went to the magic show yesterday.” – “I heard it was really.............”
a. amusingly b. amuse c. amusing 	d. amused
20. ...............man, woman, and child in the US should wear a seat belt.
a. All 	 b. Each of 	 c. No 	d. Every
III. Choose the word which has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others: (1m)
1. a. fool
b. boot
c. blood
d. noodle
2. a. bridge
b. tights
c. type
d. license
3. a. sincerely
b. weir
c. cereal
d. dear
4. a. things
b. suitcases
c. airports
d. calculators
5. a. cooks
b. bridges
c. dogs
d. brushes
6. a. hour
b. tumour
c. house
d. scour
7. a. next
b. compare
c. dead
d. many
8. a. glass
b. class
c. mass
d. grass
9. a. keys
b. cakes
c. maps
d. gets
10.a. delayed
b. bathed 
c. damaged
d. hoped
IV. Reading Comprehension: (3ms)
1. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word: (2ms)
When I was in Lower Secondary School, a new boy joined my (1)........ during the second semester. As I was sitting next (2).......... him, I was asked to help him get used to the new environment. We hit off instantly. Two years have passed (3) now we have become the best of friends. That boy’s (4)......... is Quang.
Quang is much taller and skinner than I. He is also very (5)............. That is why he has qualified for our school badminton (6)............ He is also one of our school’s best athletes. He specializes in high jump events. Though Quang is very involved in (7) ..........and games, he is very disciplined. He always finishes his work on time. In fact, he has always been one of the (8)..................students in my class.
One major belief that both of us agree is that friends should share thoughts and knowledge. This enables us to know each (9)............very well. Thus, in spite of the fact that he is an extrovert and I am not, we are still such close friends. I really treasure this friendship, and (10)............... that will last forever.
2. Read the text and decide which word a, b, c or d best fits each space: (1m)
HOLIDAYS
We’ve just come back exhausted after a two-week holiday in France. We were really stupid, on the last day we drove non-stop from Marseille to Calais – we should have ...(1)......our journey in Lyon or Paris. As if that wasn’t enough, the sea was so rough in the English Channel that the ....(2)....took three hours instead of one and a half. Next year we’ve decided we are going on a cheap ...(3)....holiday to Italy. It sounds marvelous – the cost of the flight, the hotel and all our meals are ...(4)....... in the price. While we’re in Rome we’ll be going on a guided ...(5)....of the Colosseum. The last time I was in Italy, I was on a business trip - I can’t say I saw many of the famous tourist sights on that occasion.
1.
a. stopped
b. paused
c. broken
d. interrupted
2. 
a. expedition
b. crossing
c. cruise
d. passage
3. 
a. party
b. package
c. overall
d. inclusive
4. 
a. included
b. involved
c. contained
d. combined
5. 
a. view
b. tour
c. sightseeing
d. trip
V. Choose one topic and write a short paragraph of about 80 – 100 words: (2ms)
1. Your class is going to organize an English-speaking evening. You are the monitor of the class and you want to let the students from other classes know about the event so that they can join in. Write an announcement in which you state where and when the event will take place, how long it will last, what activities will be held, and invite the students from other classes in your school to come.
2. A friend of yours wants to drink tea at home but he doesn’t know how to make tea. Give him some guidance or instructions.
ANSWERS
I. (2ms)
1. (1m)
 a. F	b. F	c. F	d. T	e. F
2. (1m)
1. happily	2. exciting	3. served	4. winners	5. decorated
II. (2ms)
1. b
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. d
6. b
7. d
8. b
9. a
10. a
11. d
12. c
13. c
14. c
15. c
16. d
17. d
18. d
19. c
20. d
III. (1m)
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. d
IV. (3ms)
1. (2ms)
1. class
2. to
3. and 
4. name
5. active / strong
6. team
7. sports
8. top / best
9. other
10. hope
2. (1m)
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. b
V. (2ms)
Tapescript:
Mai is my neighbor. She turned 16 recently and her parents held a birthday party for her. I was one of those invited.
The party began at about three in the afternoon. There were about twenty of us gathering in Mai’s house. She didn’t like having the party at a restaurant because it is noisy and expensive.
We gave presents to Mai and she happily opened them. It must really be exciting to receive all those presents. After that Mai’s mother served us with soft drinks and biscuits. We then listened to music and played cards. The winners were given prizes. At about four thirty Mai’s mother brought out the birthday cake. It was beautifully decorated with pink and white icing. Sixteen colorful candles sat in the middle of the cake. We all clapped our hands eagerly and sang “Happy Birthday” as she blew out the candles and cut the cake. We helped ourselves to slices of the delicious cake and sang the songs that we knew.
Finally at about six in the evening the party came to an end. We were all tired but happy. The parents of other children came to collect them by motor bikes. I helped Mai and her mother clean up the mess we had made. After that I walked home, which was only three doors away.