BÀI TẬP ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG NĂM HỌC: 2021- 2022

Ngày: 23/11/2021

PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (70 pts): Thời gian làm bài 90 phút
SECTION A: LISTENING( 10 pts )
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
• Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần.
• Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài sau khi kết thúc 2 phần nghe.
• Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh đã có trong đề thi.

Part 1: Listen to the conversation about creating a study group and choose the correct option. (5pts)
Question 1:There are _____ who can do the first meeting of the study group.
A. four students B. three students C. five students D. six students
Question 2:They don't want to meet in their current place because _______.
A. they aren't allowed to be there. B. they don't want to talk to other people.
C. they might disturb other people. D. they may be overheard there.
Question 3: They decide to meet ________
A. next to the cafeteria. B. in the library. C. next to the study hall. D. at the school
Question 4: They have another seminar _______
A. at the same time as study group. B. every week on a Thursday.
C. every two weeks on a Thursday. D. every two weeks on Tuesday.
Question 5: How long will their study group be?
A. one hour B. one hour and a half C. two hours D. three hours

Part 2: Choose the best answer to the question. (5.0 points)

Question 6. When did Amy have lessons with a piano teacher?
A. At the age of four
B. When she started secondary school
C. After getting advice from her school music teacher
Question 7. How did Amy feel at her first big public event?
A. Excited because she was wearing a wonderful costume
B. Nervous because it was her first time on stage
C. Surprised because the audience was very big
Question 8. What does Amy say about playing jazz with the school band?
A. She was better at it than the rest of the players
B. She puts a lot of efforts into learning about it
C. She enjoyed it as soon as she started
Question 9. Amy gives piano lessons so that she can..
A. Help people who couldn’t normally afford them
B. Encourage lots of young people to play the piano
C. Improve her own playing technique
Question 10. Why does Amy love music so much?
A. It communicates to everyone whether they speak English or not
B. She meets people she likes through playing it
C. It brings together people of different ages

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SECTION B: PHONETICS ( 5pts )
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers in the space
provided. (3 pts)
Question 11. A. sweet B. suite C. suit D. wheat
Question 12. A. considerate B. candidate C. associate D. adequate
Question 13. A. bombard B.discard C. mustard D.retard
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group. Write your
answers in the space provided. (2 pts)
Question 14. A. impotent B.ignorant C. admirable D. affidavit
Question 15. A. cathedral B. memorialize C. reservoir D. conservative

SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR ( 30pts )

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.
Question 16: Minh and Cuong were badly injured in the last match, ______can play in this match.
A. so neither of them B. so neither of whom
C. neither of them D. neither of whom
Question 17: John will never buy you a drink - he's far too _________.
A. tight-fisted B. pig-headed C. highly-strung D. easy - going
Question 18: Here________from Rangoon.
A. is an interesting news B. is an interesting item of news
C. are interesting news D. are some interesting news item
Question 19: Mary waited for them about 20 minutes and she was very nervous. Fortunately, they arrived
alive and_____.
A. safe B. kicking C. vulnerable D. unscathed
Question 20: He literally was at death’s_____when a kidney became available for transplant.
A. verge B. egde C. border D. door
Question 21: That _______ is the commonest form of color - blindness.
A. red and green are not easily distinguished B. they are not easily distinguished red and green
C. are the red and green not easily distinguished D. are not easily distinguished red and green
Question 22: ______, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered
C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered
Question 23: Robert_____a story about his car having broken down.
A. cooled down B. cooked up C. counted on D. cut off
Question 24: judge declared he was immune ____________ prosecution
A. to B. from C. about D. at
Question 25: The _______ having involved in the crime.
A. accused denied B. accused of denying
C. accusation denied D. accusing denied
Question 26: One moment you say you love me, the next moment you are dating another girl, __________?
A. don’t you B. aren’t you C. won’t you D. do you
Question 27: : Synonymous with luxury and elegance, The Grand Hotel will re-open in December.
A. timely B. time C. timeless D. timing
Question 28: I don't have time to argue with this self - _____ women.
A. controlled B. dominated C. opinionated D. liked
Question 29: The hospital had _________ given her up for dead, but she eventually recovered.
A. virtually B. merely C. totally D. intensively
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Question 30: There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are _____
for an interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
Question 31: Would you like to go to the party tonight? I really don't_____it.
A. come down to B. feel up to C. get round to D. face up to
Question 32: He looks much older. His financial worries seem to have taken a terrible_____on his health.
A. burden B. toll C. stress D. strain
Question 33:. Farmers are angry because of the low prices at which government agencies are buying their
products. Let’s wait for the dust to______before we negotiate with them.
A. farm B. house C. settle D. home
Question 34: She worked like a______to empty the house as the new tenant will be moving in tomorrow.
A. horse B. bee C. beaver D. pig
Question 35: Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of __________ sweetener and
cancer.
A. fake B. artificial C. wrong D. false
Question 36: He left on ______ 10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ______
hospital last week when he broke his right leg.
A. the-the B. the-a C. a-a D. the-0
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 37: I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a
feeling of confidence.
A. exaggerated the problem B. took the issue easy
C. described the situation exactly D. made a decision hastily
Question 38: The expression "out of the frying pan and into the fire" means to go from one dilemma to a
worse one.
A. situation B. solution C. predicament D. embarrassment

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 39: I have had enough of life in the fast lane, so I'm giving up my executive sales job and moving
to the countryside.
A. an exciting and eventful lifestyle B. a boring and tedious lifestyle
C. a tiring and stressful life D. a happy and comfortable life
Question 40: Share prices took nosedive last week.
A. stable fall B. sharp decrease C. sudden rise D. gradual increase

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges
Question 41: Peter is going on vacation next week. Today, he drops in on Tom before he travels to
American.
~ Peter: "Where do you suggest I stay?" ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I prefer the Hilton. B. Let's stay at the Hilton!
C. I recommend the Hilton. D. I suggest you to Hilton.
Question 42: .- Mike: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” 
- Thomas: “__________________” 
A. Never mind, better job next time! B. Good Heavens! 
C. That’s brilliant enough! D. It’s okay, don’t worry.
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 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43: It is awful to see these magnificent creatures in flight. I have never seen these things before.
A B C D
Question 44: The building was burnt to the ground with all that it contained, including his
A B C
private dairy for forty years.
D
Question 45: The children had such difficult time when they began school in their new
A B
neighborhood that their parents decided never to move again.
C D

SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (25 pts)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
Stressful atmospheres, pressure of deadlines and long hours dominate office life, according to a survey
published recently.
The majority of those questioned said a good salary and career (46) _______ were their main reason
for working. But (47) _______ numbers did not believe their employers offered either. In general the survey
found that most felt that quality of life was more important than (48) _______and company perks. Most
would prefer employers to offer (49) _______ hours, challenging tasks and job (50) _______ rather than
perks such as company cars and private health care. Many employers’ (51) _______ to understand this
meant more than a third worried about their work on holiday, and 40 per cent took days off sick when not ill.
Workers were also (52) _______ by the conditions they had to work in. A fifth struggled with (53)
_______ technology, badly lit offices and chairs which caused backache. Half said their (54) _______ would
increase if their environment improved.
On the plus side, the biggest (55) _______ was the friendship offered by colleagues, and it appears
that the office also affords the chance to flirt with colleagues, make personal calls to friends abroad, steal
stationery and play computer games.

Question 46: A. outlooks B. odds C. prospects D. views

Question 47: A. important B. impressive C. heavy D. significant
Question 48: A. rank B. status C. degree D. grade
Question 49: A. pliable B. elastic C. amenable D. flexible
Question 50: A. safety B. security C. sanctuary D. protection
Question 51: A. failure B. defeat C. deficiency D. lack
Question 52: A. pestered B. inflamed C. irritated D. ruffled
Question 53: A. behind the times B. expired C. out-of-date D. invalid
Question 54: A. fertility B. capacity C. value D. productivity
Question 55: A. compensation B. damages C. reimbursement D. atonement

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Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. Write the answers on your answer
sheet
Molting is one of the most involved processes of a bird's annual life cycle. Notwithstanding preening and
constant care, the marvelously intricate structure of a bird's feather inevitably wears out. All adult birds
molt their feathers at least once a year, and upon close observation, one can recognize the frayed, ragged
appearance of feathers that are nearing the end of their useful life. Two distinct processes are involved in
molting.
The first step is when the old, worn feather is dropped, or shed. The second is when a new feather grows in
its place. When each feather has been shed and replaced, then the molt can be said to be complete. This,
however, is an abstraction that often does not happen: incomplete, overlapping, and arrested molts are quite
common.
Molt requires that a bird find and process enough protein to rebuild approximately one- third of its body
weight. It is not surprising that a bird in heavy molt often seems listless and unwell. But far from being
random, molt is controlled by strong evolutionary forces that have established an optimal time and duration.
Generally, molt occurs at the time of least stress on the bird. Many songbirds, for instance, molt in late
summer, when the hard work of breeding is done but the weather is still warm and food still plentiful. This is
why the woods in late summer often seem so quiet, when compared with the exuberant choruses of spring.
Molt of the flight feathers is the most highly organized part of the process. Some species, for example, begin
by dropping the outermost primary feathers on each side (to retain balance in the air) and wait until the
replacement feathers are about one-third grown before shedding the next outermost, and so on. Others
always start with the innermost primary feathers and work outward. Yet other species begin in the middle
and work outward on both weeks while the replacement feathers grow.

Question 56. The passage mainly discusses how_____________.

A. birds prepare for breeding B. bird feathers differ from species
C. birds shed and replace their feathers D. birds are affected by seasonal changes
Question 57. The word "Notwithstanding'' in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. despite B. because of C. instead of D. regarding
Question 58. The word “intricate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_____________
A. regular B. complex C. interesting D. important
Question 59. The word "optimal" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. slow B. frequent C. best D. early
Question 60. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason that songbirds molt in the late summer?
A. Fewer predators are in the woods. B. The weathers is still warm.
C. The songbirds have finished breeding. D. Food is still available.
Question 61. Some birds that are molting maintain balance during flight by_____________.
A. constantly preening and caring for their remaining feathers
B. dropping flight feathers on both sides at the same time
C. adjusting the angle of their flight to compensate for lost feathers
D. only losing one-third of their feathers
Question 62. The word "Others” in the last paragraph refers to _____________.
A. primary feathers B. sides C. species D. flight feathers

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Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. Write the answers on your answer
sheet
Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is
included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be intangible and copyright deals with intangible
forms of property. Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books,
magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music,
choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the
ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a
tangible object. However, the authors of the magazine articles own the research and the writing that went
into creating the articles. The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the
authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire book or a
part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music may be played by
anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee, called a
royalty. A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas,
and book titles are accepted. Ideas do not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a
painting or a musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20th century is not copyrighted
because it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy. Plagiarizing the work
of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin
plagiarus, which means “abductor”. Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint
effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to
the creator. Technological innovations have made piracy easy, and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on
videotape, a computer program, or a book. Video cassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to
copy movies and television programs and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book.
Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected
by a trademark.
Question 63: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Legal rights of property owners B. Legal ownership of creative work
C. Examples of copyright piracy D. Copying creating work for profit
Question 64: The word "extended" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. explicated B. exposed C. guaranteed D. granted
Question 65: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect .
A. the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work B. the creator’s ability to profit from the work
C. paintings and photographs from theft D. computer software and videos from being copied
Question 66: The word "principle" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. crucial point B. cardinal role
C. fundamental rule D. formidable force
Question 67: Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright?
A. music and plays B. paintings and maps
C. printed medium D. scientific discoveries
Question6 8: The phrase "infringing upon" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. impinging upon B. inducting for C. violating D. abhorring
Question 69: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following?
A. a law against theft B. a law against smoking
C. a school policy D. a household rule
Question 70: According to the passage, copyright law is .
A. meticulously observed B. routinely ignored
C. frequently debated D. zealously enforced

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 PHẦN TỰ LUẬN ( 30 pts) Thời gian làm bài 60 phút

SECTION E: WRITING (10 pts)

Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
1. No one stands a chance of beating Michael in this year’s championship
àIt’s a foregone .................................................................................................
2.At first, I felt so tense, but her smile helped me to get back my confidence
àHer smile melted………………………………………………………………..
3. The brochure gives hardly any useful information
àPrecious ............................................................................................
4.” Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said
à She flatly..................................................................................................
5. It’s difficult to answer her question adequately
àHers ..................................................................................

Question II. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has the
similar meaning to the first sentence.
6.The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. ROOM
à… ……………………………………………………….…
7. I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situation was. HOME
à ……………………………………………….… ………………
8.We are all getting trouble solving this task. BOAT
à ….……………………………… … …………………………
9. Mark was very happy to be selected for the football team. DELIGHT
àMuch….……………………………………………………………………
10. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept.TERMS
à… …………………………………………………………………..

Question III. Essay writing (20 pts)

Write an essay of around 250 or 300 words on the following topic.
An old saying goes: “Prevention is better than cure”. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with it? Support your answer with relevant explanations and examples.

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