Bộ sưu tập đề ôn luyện học sinh giỏi tiếng Anh lớp 12

 plane had already left. 	B. When I got to the airport, the plane had already left. 
C. When I reached at the airport, the plane already left. 	D. When I came the airport, the plane had already left. 
7. If/ weather/ fine/ an excursion/ tomorrow. 
A. If the weather will be fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow. 
B. If the weather is fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow. 
C. If the weather is fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow. 
D. If the weather were fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow. 
8. She/ not alone/ when/ shopping/ yesterday. 
A. She was not alone when she did shopping yesterday.	 B. She is not alone when she go shopping yesterday. 
C. She was not alone when she went shopping yesterday. D. She had not been alone when she went shopping yesterday
9. a pity/ wish/ tell/ about/ this. 
A. What a pity! I wish you had told us about this. 	B. What a pity! I wish you told us about this. 
C. What a pity! I wish you would tell us about this. 	D. What a pity! I wish you have told us about this. 
10. Only/ this way/ make/ laws/ effective. 
A. Only by this way we can make our laws effective. 	B. Only this way we can make our laws effective. 
C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective.	D. Only by this way we can make it effective our laws. 
 II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)
The train left before he got to the station.
-> By the time  .
2. We should spend as little money as possible.
-> The less  .
3. This is my brother’s first solo flight in a glider.
-> This is the first .. .
4. We will not see each other again before I go.
-> This will be .. .
5. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
-> But for .. .
6. He’ll give you a sack if you are late for the meeting. (otherwise)
-> . .
7. If we took effective action now, we could still save the rain forests. (Were)
-> . .
8. He is unlikely to win the competition. (chance)
-> .. .
9. The ban on hunting was only imposed because the minister insisted. ( but)
-> .. .
10. Taking the necessary precautions, you shouldn’t have any health problems. (Provided)
-> . .
III. Essay (10 pts): Write a passage of about 200 words about the following topic:
Write a passage of about 200 words about the following topic:
Are there any problems in our national curriculum? What should be changed to help students study better?
Keys to De luyen HSG – practice 6
Listening: Tai lieu luyen thi Cambridge – Practice test 3.
1. to welcome	2. in charge	3. look after	4. abroad	5. college routine
6. T	7.F	8. T	9. F	10. F	11. T	12. F	13. T	14. F	15. F
B. Phonetics:
1. D	2. A	3. B	4. A	5. A
C. Grammar and vocabulary:
	1. A	2. D	3. C	4. C	5. D	6. C	7. B
	8. A	9. A	10. C	11. B	12. A	13. D	14. A
	15. B
II. 1. attendance.	2. compulsory	3. request	4. expectancy	5. breathlessly
	6. unrecognizable	7. nonrenewable	8. unexperience	9. financially	10. quarrelsome
III. 1. D	2. D	3. B	4. C	5. A
Reading
I. 1. A	2.D	3. B	4. C	5. B	
 6. C	7. A	8. B	9. A	10. C
II. 
1. A	2. B	3. D	4. C	5. D
 6. B	7. C	8. A	9. D	10. D
E. Writing
I. 1. C	2. A	3. A	4. B	5. D
 6. B	7. B	8. C	9. A	10. C
II. 
By the time he got to the station, the train had left.
The less money we spend, the better.
This is the first time that my brother has flown solo in a glider.
This will be the last time we see each other before I go.
But for Jim’s greater speed, John would have won the gold medal.
Don’t be late for the meeting, otherwise he’ll give you the sack!
Were we to take effective action now, we could still have save the rain forests.
He stands/ has little chance of winning the competitin.
But for the minister’s insistence, the ban of hunting would not have been imposed.
Provided you take the necessary precautions, you shouldn’t have any health problems.	
ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011
Practice 7
A. Listening (15 pts)
I. Listen and write in the information needed below, (only one word for each blank)
THINGS TO BUY:
 1. WEEKEND HILL WALKING.
 Essential clothing: - strong (1)  .
	- (2) pair of socks
	- (3) and jacket (waterproof if possible)
	- cotton (4) .. .
	- two (5) .. .
	- (6) and gloves (perhaps)
2. DEEP-SEA DIVING:
Essential clothing:	- (7) .swimsuits.
	- plenty of large (8) . .
	- 2 pairs of (9) .. .
	- 1 pair of sandals.
	- 1 cotton jumper.
	- light weight (10) .. .
II. Listen to the radio programme, and underline the correct answer to each question.
11. What was the first planned capital city? Rome/ Athens/ Washington, D.C.
12. Who was Pierre-Charles L’Enfant? An American architect/ A Brazilian engineer/ A French engineer.
13. What did Pierre-Charles L’Enfant design a special area for? A park/ monuments/ museums.
14. When was a new Parliament House opened in Canberra? 1791/ 1800/ 1961
15. How far is Brasilia from Rio de Janeiro? 600 miles/ 600 km/ 60 miles.
B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.(5 pts)
A. material 	B. emission 	C. optical 	D. conjunction.
A. stimulate 	B. measurement 	C. surgical 	D. already.
A. medical 	B. convention 	C. majority 	D. humanity.
A. presidential 	B. foundation 	C. confidential 	D. recreation.
A. disease 	B. obtain 	C. desert 	D. apply.
C. Grammar and vocabulary.
 I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. (15 pts)
1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
A. refusing 	B. regretting 	C. objecting 	D. resisting
2. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children.
A. under 	B. over 	C. with 	D. in
3. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos.
A. certificate 	B. license 	C. paper 	D. card
4. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
A. good 	B. use 	C. worth 	D. point
5. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out.
A. although 	B. provided 	C. as 	D. unless
6. You should consider the _____ carefully before you make a decision.
A. pros and cons 	B. safe and sound 	C. spick and span 	D. odds and ends
7. Is he _____ enough to take on so much responsibility ?
A. elderly 	B. ancient 	C. ripe 	D. mature
8. We have had the roof of our house _____.
A. to replace 	B. replace 	C. been replaced 	D. replaced
9. Imagine you _____ a flight, would you have gone by train?
A. haven’t booked 	B. hadn’t booked 	C. don’t book 	D. won’t book
10. They had _____ ashtrays on the table.
A. Two square glass 	B. glass square two 	C. square two glass 	D. two glass square
11. – “I think you should try self-hypnosis.” – “ .”
	A. I don’t know. I just don’t think it’s for me.	B. No, I don’t, but my father does.
	C. Yes, I do.	D. No, not so much
12. “Excuse me. Is this the math class?” – “ .”
	A. Yes, they are your math teachers.	B. Yes, it is. And I’m your teacher.
	C. Not really. He’s the man over there.	D. No, he isn’t here.
13. - “Something is worrying me.” - “ ”
	A. Well ,what are you doing?	B. Well, tell me who’s that?
	C. Well, tell me what’s worrying you?	D. Well, I know.
14. –“ How would you like your steak?” – “..”
	A. Yes, sir	B. Very good	C. Not too bad	D. Rare, please
15. – “How did you hear about his death?” –“  .”
	A. It’s too bad	B. Your mother told me	C. I don’t know him very well	D. I’m not sure why he died
II. Read the text below. Use the word given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space. (10 points)
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping (31) __________ (depressed) away. It improves your body and your mind and (32) __________ (able) you to perform better in the work place and at home. Proper (33) __________ (breath) is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you	should also take into (34) __________ (consider) your heart rate. It can be (35) __________ (harm) to do too much, which is why all good fitness instructors emphasize the (36) ________(important) of “listening to your body”.
When you first start you should use good (37) __________ (judge), because it’s easy to make the mistake of using the equipment (38) __________ (correct) or doing too much at one time. Start slowly and build up gradually.
Exercise should not be seen as a (39) __________ (demand) task; it can be as easy as a quick walk. To increase your fitness (40) __________ (steady), exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week and you will notice a difference in your body and mind in a few weeks.
III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points)
1. Geothermal energy is energy to obtain by using heat from the Earth’s interior.
	 	 A	 B C D
2. In general the only kinds of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells.
 A	 B C D
3.	Historians believe that some forms of advertising must be as old as barter and trade
	 A B C D
4.	Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of on-the- spot, alive reports. 
	 A B C	 D
5.	Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area.
 A B C 	D
D. Reading
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks. (10 pts)
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! The message hits Canadian consumers through all the media. As newcomers from Sri Lanka, we compare the situation here the one back home. We may not be the most (1)  citizens in the world, but compared with this, we do not have a rubbish problem – yet.
Like many shoppers in Columbia, my partner Shahid and I used to have a cane basket we (2)  with us to the Sunday market or pola every week. No environmentalists could have complained about it. You need a good strong basket at the pola. There are no supermarket trolleys to push around. Most items – rice, flour, vegetables, fruit, biscuits, eggs – are bought (3) . Or wrapped in newspaper. At (4) ., we would carry one plastic bag separately. For eggs we took a reusable plastic tray with us.
When income (5) . Are low, people need to buy in small quantities. It is quite normal to ask for a (6)  envelope, two eggs or 100 grams of sugar. The (7) .. is that, for the most part, urban consumers in Sri Lanka cannot afford the luxury of waste. Most people do not buy more from the grocers than they know they will actually consume. They re-use whatever they can and are loath to discard bags, jars, tins, or boxes that can be put to other uses.
But in recent years Western-style supermarket have begun to spring up in Colombo. They hold out the (8) of clean, efficient, streamlined service to customers. A range of imported goods, dressed up in their layers of attractive colourful (9) .. beckons from the shelves. There are the (10)  products that demand your attention on the TV advertisements. Along with them, Sri Lanka, like so many other developing countries, may have imported a problem that once never existed.
1. A. qualified	B. concerned	C. worried	D. experienced
2. A. took over	B. took away	C. took along	D. took up
3. A. free	B. in pieces	C. bit by bit	D. loose
4. A. maximum	B. most	C. highest	D. best
5. A. rates	B. amounts	C. sizes	D. levels
6. A. simple	B. single	C. singular	D. sole
7. A. point	B. case	C. example	D. question
8. A. promise	B. advantage	C. evidence	D. sight
9. A. packets	B. packs	C. packing	D. padding
10. A. very	B. just	C. similar	D. likely
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (10 pts)
	For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of ail asteroid with the earth was responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous discoveries and results have hinted that an asteroid two kilometres in diameter struck the Yucatan peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire surface of the earth and blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth. With such a radical change in the earth environment, scientists believe that over 99% of all animal and plant species were eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals ever begin to recover. But the reign of the dinosaurs had ended and the age of mammals had begun.
The crucial link that has his theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not commonly found on either the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in asteroids or meteorites through out the solar system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment settled over the globe and eventually became part of its surface. The theory of course, has depended on the discovery of such an existing layer of iridium.
Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred. Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories. In 1996, a team of marine biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just off the coat of Bermuda. Found thousands of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar to those found in the Yucatan peninsular thousands kilometers away. At first, scientists were skeptical whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon dating placed them to 65 million years ago, they doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then many of the other theories for the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to rest.
1. This passage mainly discusses a theory about
 A. Which type of dinosaur roamed where. B. archeological evidence from Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
C. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles.	D. the extinction of the dinosaurs
2. According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the Earth?
A. 2 kilometers in diameters	B. 65 kilometers in diameters	
C. 1000 kilometers in diameters	D. 99 kilometers in diameters
3. The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to 
	A. disprove	B. flirted	C. denied	D. implied
4. The word “cast” is closest in meaning to
	A. shone	B. climbed	C. dispersed	D. excused
5. What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact in the passage?
A. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment
B. The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered.
C. A planetary defense system formed
D. The climate remained fairly constant.
6. The word “reign” is closest in meaning to
A. understanding	B. dominance	C. denial	D. extremity
7. The word “it” refers to
	A. crust	B. asteroids	C. earth	D. iridium
8. What does the third paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The major processes that have created the earth’s crust.
B. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean.
C. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis.
D. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor.
9. According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda . .
A. can be refined into fossil fuels	B. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula.
C. originated from dinosaur remains	D. was chemically manufactured by miners.
10. The paragraph following the passage probably discusses
 	 A. the relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction.	
B. why dinosaurs lived where they lived.
 	 C. recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement.	
D. the possibility of a future asteroid impact.
E. Writing.
I. Choose the best answer. (10pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
1. I'd have bought Sam's car if I had known he was selling it.
A. I knew Sam wanted to sell his car.	 
 B. I didn't buy Sam's car.
C. I bought the car without knowing it was Sam's. 
 D. I'll buy the car as soon as Sam decides to sell it.
2. She doesn't usually stay up late.
A. She's not acquainted with staying up late.	B. She's not used to stay up late.
C. She's not familiar to staying up late.	D. She's not used to staying up late.
3. "Where are you spending your holidays?" Janet asked us.
A. Janet asked us that where we were spending our holidays.
B. Janet asked us where were we spending our holidays.
C. Janet asked us where you were spending your holidays.
D. Janet asked us where we were spending our holidays.
4. "I was not there at the time," he said.
A. He denied that he was there at the time.	B. he denied being there at the time.
C. He denied not being there at the time.	D. He denied that he wasn't there at the time.
5. He regretted not inviting her to his birthday party.
 	 A. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.	
B. He wished he invited her to his birthday party.
 	 C. He wished he would have invited her to his birthday party	
D. He wished to invite her to his birthday party.
6. I would rather have an egg for breakfast.
A. I would eat an egg if I was hungry.	B. I don't want an egg for breakfast.
C. I prefer to have an egg for breakfast.	D. I'll have an egg if there's nothing else.
7. We played too well to be worried by our defeat.
A. We didn't play well but won the match.	B. We didn't play well and lost the match.
C. We played well but lost the match.	D. We played well and won the match.
8. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.
B. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time.
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
9. "Don't forget to phone the office," she told him.
A. She reminded him not to forget to phone the office.
B. She reminded him to forget not to phone the office.
C. She reminded him to phone the office.
D. She reminded him about phoning the office.
10. “If I were you, I'd look for another job.”
A. I suggest your looking for another job.	B. I suggest that you would look for another job.
C. I suggest you to look for another job.	D. I suggest that you look for another job.
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)
1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t be repaired.
-> The house was too .. .
2. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
-> The .. .
3. You won’t reach the station in less than twenty minutes.
-> It will take .
4. What has this experience taught you?
-> What conclusions ?
5. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it.
-> I had .. .
6. When I notice it was formal dress, it was too late. (until)
-> . .
7. I wanted to learn Russian before I visited Moscow. (without)
-> .. .
8. Women are not allowed to enter the inner temple. (let)
->  .
9. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. (take)
-> . .
10. He is very likely to come. (probability)
-> .. .
III. Essay: Write a passage (250 words) about the following topic: (10 pts)
People attend college or university fro many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increase knowledge ). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support you answer.
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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011
Practice 7
A. Listening (15 pts)
I. Listen and write in the information needed below, (only one word for each blank)
THINGS TO BUY:
 1. WEEKEND HILL WALKING.
 Essential clothing: - strong (1) boots .
	- (2) three pair of socks
	- (3) trousers and jacket (waterproof if possible)
	- cotton (4) shirts. .
	- two (5) sweaters. .
	- (6) hat and gloves (perhaps)
2. DEEP-SEA DIVING:
Essential clothing:	- (7) two swimsuits.
	- plenty of large (8) towels .
	- 2 pairs of (9) shorts. .
	- 1 pair of sandals.
	- 1 cotton jumper.
	- light weight (10) bag .
II. Listen to the radio programme, and underline the correct answer to each question.
11. What was the first planned capital city? Rome/ Athens/ Washington, D.C.
12. Who was Pierre-Charles L’Enfant? An American architect/ A Brazilian engineer/ A French engineer.
13. What did Pierre-Charles L’Enfant design a special area for? A park/ monuments/ museums.
14. When was a new Parliament House opened in Canberra? 1791/ 1800/ 1961
15. How far is Brasilia from Rio de Janeiro? 600 miles/ 600 km/ 60 miles.
B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.(5 pts)
A. material 	B. emission 	C. optical 	D. conjunction.
A. stimulate 	B. measurement 	C. surgical 	D. already.
A. medical 	B. convention 	C. majority 	D. humanity.
A. presidential 	B. foundation 	C. confidential 	D. recreation.
A. disease 	B. obtain 	C. desert 	D. apply.
C. Grammar and vocabulary.
 I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. (15 pts)
1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
A. refusing 	B. regretting 	C. objecting 	D. resisting
2. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children.
A. under 	B. over 	C. with 	D. in
3. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos.
A. certificate 	B. license 	C. paper 	D. card
4. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
A. good 	B. use 	C. worth 	D. point
5. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out.
A. although 	B. provided 	C. as 	D. unless
6. You should consider the _____ carefully before you make a decision.
A. pros and cons 	B. safe and sound 	C. spick and span 	D. odds and ends
(Advantages and dis)	(binh an)	(neat an