SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10

TẠO NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020

ĐỀ THI SỐ 13

A. LISTENING. You will hear twice for each part. (1 pt)

Part 1. You will hear a recorded message about an arts festival. Choose the correct
answer by circling the letters A, B or C for each question.
1. The festival takes place from _______.
A. 12 to 18 May. B. 12 to 20 May. C. 12 to 28 May.
2. What is on at the Theatre Royal on 19 May?
A. jazz B. opera C. classical music
3. During lunchtime jazz concerts at the Corn Exchange they sell _______.
A. soft drinks and sandwiches. B. wine and sandwiches. C. soft drinks and light meals.
4. What is on at the cathedral? A. music B. poetry C. films
5. What does the festival program offer at Ickworth?
A. a walk and a book reading B. a concert and a meal C. a walk and a concert
Part 2. You will hear someone talking on the radio about a Language Study Fair. For
each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
THE LANGUAGE STUDY FAIR
Dates: 17th to 19th (6) …………………………………...
Place: National Education Centre
Fair includes: stands with textbooks
(7) …………………………by educational speakers exhibition of furniture
demonstrations of latest (8) …………………………………...
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Thursday and Friday
9.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m (9) …………………………………...
Tickets: £5 or £3 for full time student
Tickets can be booked by ringing the hotline on (10) …………………………………...
I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm)
PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently
11. A. shout B. plough C. about D. thought
12. A. curriculum B. survive C. surface D. circus
Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that
13. A. explain B. involve C. purpose D. excite
14. A. protect B. settle C. relate D. compose
15. A. register B. idiot C. preeminence D. company
PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
16. John: “Do you fancy a drink?” Catherine: “______”
A. No, ever! B. I’m not sure I do. Thank all the same
C. I don’t want D. It is none of your business
17. Bill: “Excuse me, can you tell me where I can catch a bus to London, please?” Jill: -
“______” A. Sure, go ahead B. Sorry, I’m new here myself
C. OK. Here’s your ticket D. Yes, please
18. John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by
the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the
following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?” - Passer-by:
“_______” A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
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 C. Look it up in a dictionary D. There’s no traffic near here.
19. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” Lora: “_______”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
20. – Nancy: Do you like my new shoes? Jane: “____________”
A. Where did you buy them? B. How long are they?
C. Would you like them? D. Thank you.
PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
21. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
22. A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League
college. A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
23. The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
24. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
25. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region. A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
26. There was ________evidence to bring charges against the man.
A. ineffective B. inadvisable C. interior D. insufficient
27. My mother often ________our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us
for even the slightest one.
A. neglects B. overlooks C. avoids D. passes
28. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach________ our disappointment.
A. came down with B. made up for C. got through to D. faced up to
29. The book would have been perfect________the ending.
A. it hadn’t been for B. hadn’t it been for C. it had not been for D. had it not been for
30. As soon as the suppliers arrive, they will be ________to the starving people in the flooded
areas.A. distributed B. attributed C. contributed D. submitted
31. Simple sails were make from canvas ________over a frame.
A. was stretched B. a stretch C. it was stretched D. stretched
32. They are always________of what their children do.
A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supportively
33. Governments should ________international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back
34. Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ________ in her study.
A. standard B. development C. contribution D. progress
35. She had just enough time to ________the report before the meeting.
A. dip into B. go into C. turn around D. get through
36. Whenever problems ________, we discuss them frankly and find out solutions quickly.
A. confide in B. believe in C. agree on D. come up
37. “Have you ________this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”
A. looked over B. looked out C. looked up D. looked into
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38. Violent films may have a negative ________on children.
A. opinion B. influence C. dependence D. decision
39. I'm saving all my pocket money ________to buy a new PlayStation.
A. out B. down C. up D. away
40. The school was closed for a month because of serious ________of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outbreak D. outset
41. The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable
________ his financial situation.
A. regardless of B. owing to C. in terms of D. with reference to
42. The boys ________ that he had had anything to do with the break-in.
A. refused B. denied C. objected D. reject
43. Those ________ boys often play tricks on their friends.
A. mischievous B. obedient C. honest D. well-behaved
44. That's no excuse! You know you ________ this report by today.
A. can’t have finished B. must have finished
C. may not have finished  D. should have finished
45. Indiana University, one of the largest in the nation, is located in a ________ town.
A. small beautiful Midwestern B. beautiful Midwestern small
C. Midwestern beautiful small D. beautiful small Midwestern
II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm)PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts –
Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
46. There were marks on the snow but they were …………………………………... RECOGNIZE
47. The branch struck him hard and laid him …………………………………... CONSCIOUS
48. My grandfather was ………………………………….. from the hospital yesterday. CHARGE
49. What I hate most about Tom is his …………………………………... RELY
50. If you behave with this sort of ………………………………….. to your other POLITE
customers, I don’t think you will remain in business long.
51. Burning coal is an ………………………………….. way of heating a house. Gas is ECONOMY
much cheaper.
52. Be careful. You may be ………………………………….. to put all your eggs in one ADVICE
basket.
53. Your carelessness may do ………………………………….. harm to people. CALCULATE
54. We were defeated because we were …………………………………... NUMBER
55. Airlines will start pulling out of ………………………………….. routes rather than PROFIT
fighting for market share.
PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each)
There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number
and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is
Passage
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich
man. However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel
preferred not to be remembered like the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two
weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people
who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Origin there were five
awards literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added
in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original
legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used
for the awards whom vary from $30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December
10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards are presented to the winners.
Sometimes politics make an important role in the judges' decisions. Americans
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have won numerous science awards, but relatively little literature prizes. No
awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II.
Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.
PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the
61. Most high school students look up ……………..…..the star player on the football team.
62. Children who talk ……………..…..are regarded as cheeky and disrespectful.
63. We were ……………..…..a lot of study pressure before the final examination.
64. The building work has been held ……………..…..by bad weather.
65. The new mayor will bring ……………..…..a change in local government policies.
66. The young girl broke ……………..…..completely on hearing of her father’s death.
67. The Internet has enabled people to interact ……………..…..each other more quickly. 
68. She glanced briefly ……………..…..her watch to see what the time was.
69. She always looks ……………..…..on people who haven't been to university.
70. What's done is done- there's no point crying ……………..…..split milk.
KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following
A GOOD START TO A HOLIDAY
I had never been to Denmark before, and when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I
little (71) ________ that by the end of the trip I’d have made such lasting friendships. I wanted
to (72) ________ my time well, so I had planned a route which would (73) ________ several
small islands and various parts of the countryside. I arrived at Esbjerg, a (74) ________ port for
a cyclist’s arrivals, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle
track (75) ________ out of town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. In my (76)
________, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip
was no (77) ________, In Ribe, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned (78)
________ to be the local baker. He insisted that I should (79) ________ his family for lunch,
and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minures, he had (80)
________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of
bread to keep me going, and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.
71. A. wondered B. suspected C. doubted D. judged
72. A. take B. serve C. exercise D. use
73. A. include B. contain C. enclose D. consist
74. A. capable B. ready C. favourable D. convenient
75. A. leads B. rides C. moves D. connects
76. A. experience B. knowledge C. observation D. information
77. A. difference B. change C. exception D. contrast
78. A. up B. out C. in D. over
79. A. greet B. see C. join D. approach
80. A. arranged B. fixed C. settled D. ordered
Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
At the supermarket these days, there is often a selection or aisle that sells just organic
products. There are also many new stores opening up that specialize just in organic fruits and
vegetables. Organic food is becoming more and more popular these days due to concerns about
the safety of conventionally grown food. Organically grown produce, though, is often more
expensive to buy. Consumers need to understand why something is labeled “organic” in order
to make the best choices when purchasing food for themselves and their families.

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 Several factors contribute to this higher price. Though there are some small differences,
government agencies across the world agree on what qualifies a product as organic: such
products must be grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Also, livestock, such as
cows, pigs and chickens, must not be injected with artificial growth hormones or antibiotics.
These standards result in food that is generally healthier and tastier. Without harsh pesticides
and chemical fertilizers, crop plants produce more antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients.
The farmers, their families, and their communities also benefit from a cleaner and safer
environment. Fertilizer runoff is a major environmental problem and affects places far away
from farms. Their mass production also contributes to global warming. Organic production
techniques encourage environment stewardship for the Earth and long-term agricultural sustainability.
Those standards ensure a safe and nutritious supply of food from organic farms. However,
organic farming reduces crop yields per farm while increasing the labor required. As a result,
organic food is generally more expensive. The price difference may be offset slightly in the future,
as consumers ask for more organically grown produce and more suppliers jump into the market to
fill that demand. Many people, though, are willing to pay that extra cost for organic food, given the
health and environmental benefits.
81. What is one disadvantage of organic food?
A. No one knows their effect on people’s health and the environment.
B. They often cost more than conventionally grown foods.
C. Organic foods aren’t readily available.
D. They don’t taste as good as other types of food.
82. The word “that” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. new stores B. opening up C. aisles D. organic products
83. What has made organic food grow in popularity these days?
A. Organic products’ low prices.
B. Concerns about the safety of conventionally grown food.
C. The increase in the number of organic food stores.
D. Customers’ love for organic food.
84. The word “result in” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. result from B. lead to C. deprive of D. manufacture
85. Which of the following is a criterion for certification of organic food?
A. It must have a minimum standard for taste and appearance.
B. No artificial substances can be used in growing the food.
C. Organic food must be grown in special areas.
D. They must be sold at a special price in supermarkets.
86. Who would most likely determine if something is considered organic?
A. An individual farmer raising corn B. Scientists doing agricultural research
C. A consumer advocacy group D. The Ministry of Agriculture
87. What is one problem with conventional farming?
A. Manufacturing fertilizers increases can give rise to global warming.
B. The surplus of food grown is too large.
C. The market for crops becomes imbalanced.
D. Farmers can’t get enough supplies.
88. What is one benefit of growing organic food?
A. There is more stability in food prices. B. Those who grow the food are healthier.
C. People are able to eat more. D. The food supply is predictable.
89. The word “offset” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.
A. upset B. worsened C. balanced D. destroyed
90. What is the author’s tone in this passage?
A. positive B. critical C. disbelieving D. tragic
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PART 2: WRITING (2 pts)
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each)
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged,
using the words given.
91. You needn’t go to that meeting.
 It isn’t..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. My birthday party was held in an expensive restaurant.
 The restaurant.............................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. It was wrong of you to allow a three-year-old child to walk home alone.
 You should....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. They decided to divide the money between the widows of the lifeboatmen.
 They decided that .................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.
 In no way .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. It’s a pity I can’t cook well. better
 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
97. You can’t go skydiving until you’re 18 years old. allowed
 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. It's very kind of you to help me with the suitcase. appreciate
 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
99. I don't mind at all if Susan records my lecture. objection
 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100. Sally gets on well with her father-in-law. terms
 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
II. WRITING (1 pt)
Write a paragraph (approximately 100 -150 words) about the benefits of knowing a foreign
language.
* Note: You are not allowed to include any personal information such as your name, your
school’s name, your address, etc. in your writing
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