Bộ 17 Đề thi Học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh 10 cấp Trường (Có đáp án)

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 ĐỀ SỐ 1
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 10 CẤP TRƯỜNG
 THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
 TRƯỜNG THPT BÌNH CHIỂU Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
 (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
PART ONE: USE OF ENGLISH (30 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.
1. By this time next month, Jack __________ his first book.
A. will finish B. will have finished C. finishes D. has finished
2. None of the information ______________ helpful for solving the problem.
A. were B. are C. was D. have been
3. Had it not been for his injury, he ____________ in the final race.
A. would compete B. would have competed C. will compete D. could be competing
4. By the time we arrived, we had already _________________ by the legal team.
A. had the documents reviewed B. have the documents reviewing
C. get the documents to review D. got reviewed the documents
5. He drives _____________ car every day to work.
A. an old beautiful German blue B. a beautiful old blue German
C. a blue old beautiful German D. an old beautiful blue German
6. The best way to improve your public speaking is by ___________ in front of a mirror.
A. sleeping B. rehearsing C. training D. thinking
7. - Sarah: "I’m really struggling to carry all these bags."
 - John: "I wish I had a cart _________ help you with them."
A. so that I could B. because I can C. so that I can’t D. that I could
8. ____________ her financial difficulties, she managed to complete her degree with top honors.
A. Unless B. In case of C. Despite D. Although
9. During the tense discussion, John decided to ________ by introducing a light-hearted joke.
A. take the bull by the horns B. lighten the mood
C. turn the tables D. go the extra mile
10. The company has achieved five ______ quarters of growth despite the challenging market conditions.
A. consecutive B. comprehensive C. substantial D. selective
11. After much discussion, the committee finally __________ the project plan.
A. caused B. considered C. revised D. approved
12. Get the latest sound system! Bring __________ with this high-tech equipment.
A. the concert to your living room B. your living room to the concert
C. the living room to your concert D. your concert to the living room
13. The students ________ in the library were all preparing for the final exams.
A. who studying B. studying C. studies D. which studied
14. His vast _________ of history made him an excellent tour guide.
A. intelligence B. meaning C. sense D. knowledge
15. The product is currently _________ in most stores due to high demand.
A. unavailable B. inconsiderable C. incomplete D. unlimited
16. Due to personal reasons, she had to ________ from the competition at the last minute.
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A. dispel B. dismiss C. withdraw D. repel
17. The police will __________ you if they catch you driving without wearing a seatbelt.
A. charge B. fine C. take D. cost
18. He failed the exam. He ________ harder for it.
A. may have studied B. need to have studied C. should have studied D. will have studied
19. At no time _________ the terms of the contract without prior agreement.
A. should the company change B. the company should change
C. should change the company D. the company can change
20. They hope to ___________ a cure for the disease.
A. catch up with B. fill up with C. go along with D. come up with
21. Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
The scientist’s prediction about the climate proved to be accurate.
A. assumption B. forecast C. possibility D. statement
22. Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
 The architect’s design was both innovative and functional.
A. conventional B. outdated C. creative D. impractical
23. Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
 The teacher was impressed by the student’s remarkable improvement in mathematics.
A. ordinary B. notable C. negligible D. inconsistent
24. Two students are talking about a group project.
 - Hoa: “When is our group project due?”
 - Tuan: “__________”
A. I think we should skip it. B. I’m so nervous about it.
C. We have two more weeks. D. Let’s meet tomorrow.
25. Two colleagues are talking after finishing a project.
 - Peter: “We’ve finally completed the project!”
 - David: “___________”
A. What a relief! B. I don’t have it! C. Let’s go! D. Not again!
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that is incorrect.
1. I didn’t see nobody at the party, so I left early.
 A B C D
2. Neither his parents nor his sister were able to understand why he decided to move to this country.
 A B C D
3. John had his car repairing after the accident, so now it looks as if it was never damaged.
 A B C D
4. He asked me where did I live, but I refused to answer his question.
 A B C D
5. The professor gave us so much informations that it was hard to remember everything.
 A B C D
PART TWO: WORD FORMS (40 pts)
A. Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank. (20 pts)
1. His __________ (PERFORM) in the match was outstanding.
2. The decision is ________ (ARGUE); no one can contest it.
3. You need to __________ (APPLICABLE) for the job before the deadline next week.
4. The ___________ (IMPROVE) in the team’s tactics led to their victory.
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5. The __________ (GRATEFUL) of the community for her work was clear.
6. His _____________ (DEDICATE) to the project is admirable.
7. The teacher's explanation was so ______ (CONFUSE) that none of the students understood the concept.
8. The scientist explained the theory ________ (COMPREHEND), making a highly complex subject
accessible to all attendees.
9. The museum's new exhibit on ancient civilizations is incredibly ________ (EDUCATE) for both children
and adults.
10. His ___________ (INFLUENCE) speech inspired the audience to take immediate action.
B. Put the words given in the correct blanks. You have to use their correct forms to make a meaningful
passage. There are the extra two words that you cannot use. (20pts)
 causeless anxiously performance helpful imbalance enjoy
 positively physics support charge excess manager
 MANAGING STRESS IN STUDENTS
 Stress is a common issue for students at all levels of education. Some individuals experience (11)
 when exams approach, while others manage to stay calm and collected. There are various
techniques to help students manage stress, including (12) _______ exercise, deep breathing, and time
management strategies. The key to successful stress management is understanding the (13) ________ of
stress and knowing when to seek help. Some students feel pressured to (14) _________ due to family
expectations, which can increase their anxiety. However, schools are increasingly offering support in the
form of (15) ______ counselors and peer mentoring programs. These resources aim to (16) ________
students cope with the pressure and avoid burnout. Educators also play a role by encouraging students to
balance academic and extracurricular activities. Proper (17) _______ can help reduce stress levels
significantly. It is important to remember that low levels of stress can sometimes be motivating, but
(18) ________ stress can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. In conclusion,
knowing how to (19) ________ stress effectively can lead to better outcomes not only academically but
also in terms of personal well-being. Lastly, creating a (20) ________ school environment that supports
students emotionally is crucial to their success.
PART THREE: GUIDED CLOZE TESTS (30 pts)
Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each blank space.
 Personal space is a term that refers (1) _________ the distance we like to keep between ourselves and
other people. When (2) ________ we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel
uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, (3) ________ most common
response is to move (4) _________. Some interesting (5) ________ have been done in libraries. If
strangers come too close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods
such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has (6) __________ people develop new
skills for dealing with situations (7) __________ they are very close to strangers. (8) ________ people
on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by
mistake. People use newspapers (9) ________ a barrier between themselves and other people, and
(10) __________ they do not have one, they stare into the distance, make sure they are not looking
into anyone’s eyes.
 Even though personal space is an important part of social interactions, it can (11) _______ across
different cultures. In (12) _________ countries, standing closer to others is seen as a sign of warmth
and friendliness, while in others, it can be perceived as rude or invasive. The way we use personal space
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also depends (13) _________ the relationship we have with the person. For example, we tend to stand
closer to family (14) _________ friends compared to strangers or colleagues. Understanding and
respecting personal space helps us navigate social situations more smoothly and (15) _______
discomfort.
 1. A. about B. from C. to D. for
 2. A. nobody B. anyone C. someone D. anything
 3. A. a B. the C. an D. no article (∅)
 4. A. in B. up C. on D. away
 5. A. studies B. questionnaires C. research D. survey
 6. A. caused B. allowed C. made D. done
 7. A. that B. where C. how D. which
 8. A. Almost B. The most C. Most D. Most of
 9. A. alike B. like C. as D. such as
 10. A. if B. should C. had D. were
 11. A. vary B. take C. make D. do
 12. A. each B. some C. every D. much
 13. A. in B. by C. with D. on
 14. A. for B. but C. and D. yet
 15. A. avoid B. love C. support D. assist
PART FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
A. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answer each question about the passage. (20 pts)
 Centuries ago, man discovered that removing moisture from food helped to preserve it, and that
the easiest way to do this was to expose the food to sun and wind. In this way the North American
Indians produced pemmican (dried meat ground into powder and made into cakes), the Scandinavians
made stock fish and the Arabs dried dates and apricots.
 All foods contain water – cabbage and other leaf vegetables contain as much as 93% wave,
potatoes and other root vegetables 80%, lean meat 75% and fish anything from 80% to 60% depending
on how fatty it is. If this water is removed, the activity of the bacteria which cause food to go bad is
checked.
 Fruit is sun-dried in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries, and also in
California, South Africa and Australia. The methods used carry, but in general the fruit is spread out on
trays in drying yards in the hot sun. In order to prevent darkening, pears, peaches and apricots are
exposed to the fumes of burning sulphur before drying. Plums for making prunes, and certain varieties of
grapes for making raisins and currants, are dipped in an alkaline solution in order to crack the skins of
the fruit slightly and remove their wax coating, so increasing the rate of drying.
 Nowadays most of foods are dried mechanically; the conventional method of such dehydration is
to put food in chambers through which hot air is blown at temperatures of about 1100C at entry to about
450C at exit. This is usual method for drying such things as vegetables, minced meat, and fish.
 Liquids such as milk, coffee, tea, soups and eggs may be dried by pouring them over a heated
horizontal steel cylinder or by spraying them into a chamber through which a current of hot air passes. In
the first case, the dried material is scraped off the roller as a thin film which is then broken up into small,
though still relatively coarse flakes. In the second process it falls to the bottom of the chamber as a fine
powder. Where recognizable pieces of meat and vegetables are required, as in soup, the ingredients are
dried separately and then mixed.
 Dried foods take up less room and weigh less than the same food packed in cans of frozen, and
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they do not need to be stored in special conditions. For these reasons they are invaluable to climbers,
explorers and soldiers in battle, who have little storage space. They are also popular with housewives
because it takes so little time to cook them.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Water: the main component of food. B. Advantages of dried foods.
C. Mechanization of drying foods. D. Different methods of drying foods.
2. The phrase “do this” in the first paragraph mostly means _________.
A. moisten foods B. expose foods to sun and wind
C. produce pemmican D. remove moisture from foods
3. The word “checked” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. motivated to develop B. reduced considerably
C. put a tick D. read quickly
4. In the process of drying certain kinds of fruits, sulphur fumes help ______________.
A. remove their wax coating B. kill of bacteria
C. maintain their color D. crack their skin
5. Nowadays the common method for drying vegetables and minced meat is ____________.
A. dipping them in an alkaline solution
B. spreading them out on trays in drying yards
C. putting them in chambers and blowing hot air through
D. pouring them over a heated horizontal steel cylinder
6. What does the word “which” in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. Foods B. Things C. Vegetables D. Chambers
7. The final product of the process of drying liquids that uses the first method will be.
A. small flakes B. fine powder C. dried soup D. recognizable pieces
8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. People in India began to use drying methods centuries ago.
B. Dried foods have several advantages over canned or frozen foods.
C. Fruit is usually dried by being laid out on trays in the sun.
D. Liquids are not dried in the same way as fruits and vegetables.
9. According to the passage, dried foods are most useful for ____________.
A. people who are on the move B. housewives who have little storage space
C. explores who are underweight D. soldiers who are not in battle
10. This passage is mainly __________.
A. narrative B. fictional C. argumentative D. informative
B. Choose one of the sentence endings from the list (A -L) to complete the blanks in the passage.
There is one ending you cannot use. Follow the example. (10 pts)
 The entertainment industry has evolved rapidly over the past century, and today, we (0) ____ C
____. However, the type of entertainment people enjoy (1) _______. For instance, those who prefer reading
books or watching documentaries (2) _______, while those who enjoy fast-paced action films or thrillers
might seek excitement in their free time.
 In some cultures, the way people choose to spend their leisure time (3) _______. In ancient Rome,
for example, public events were held in massive arenas where gladiators would fight for their lives (4)
_________. These events were extremely popular, but also very violent and dangerous for participants.
Despite this, (5) _________. Modern-day entertainment is generally much safer, but some people argue
(6) ___________.
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 Additionally, the advancement of technology has given rise to new forms of entertainment. Today,
video games and virtual reality (7) _______, providing players with immersive experiences that were
unimaginable a few decades ago. For others, traditional forms of entertainment, like live theatre or
classical music concerts (8) _________.
 Social media platforms have also transformed the entertainment industry. Influencers and content
creators (9) _________, reaching millions of people around the world. This democratization of
entertainment means that (10) __________, contributing to the rapid growth of the industry.
A. have become as popular as traditional sports
B. that today’s media can still promote negative behaviors
C. have endless options for entertainment at our fingertips
D. with fans cheering and shouting from the stands
E. enjoy intellectual stimulation
F. are better appreciated in intimate settings
G. are highly active and constantly engaging with audiences
H. that violent form of entertainment was a reflection of societal values
I. reflect the values and interests of society
J. have become a global sensation
K. often depends on personal taste and preferences
L. anyone with an internet connection
PART FIVE: OPEN CLOZE TESTS (40 pts)
Fill in each of the blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word.
PASSAGE A (20 pts)
 SAFE CAMPING
 Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can
happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (1) _____ while you are there. This
will prevent your fun camping trip turning (2) _________ something less pleasant.
 Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast a few days in (3) _______ and watch
out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. Prepare an emergency kit in (4)
_________ you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.
 Choose your camp site carefully, avoiding any places (5) _________ there is risk of flooding before
you put up your tent, make (6) ________ there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’
nests nearby.
 In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp fire for
cooking, be (7) ________ not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you (8) ______ to bed,
remember to put it out completely, preferably with lots of water.
 After meals, pick (9) __________ any bits of food that might be left on the ground, as these can attract
insects - or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed
containers away from the camp. You don't want a hungry bear or another (10) _________ suddenly
appearing in your tent!
PASSAGE B (20 pts)
 The environment (1) _______ become a global concern as humans impact it at a rapid rate.
Deforestation, pollution and resource depletion are some (2) __________ humans have damaged the
planet. Much of this is caused by (3) growing demand for resources.
 A key issue is global (4) _________, caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap
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heat and raise Earth’s temperature. This (5) _________ to rising sea levels and extreme weather,
threatening ecosystems and human life.
 Efforts to reduce environmental damage include promoting renewable energy, such (6) ______
wind and solar power, and encouraging individuals to reduce their carbon footprint. Governments are
also working to (7) _________ awareness and create sustainable policies.
 In conclusion, the planet’s future (8) __________ on how we tackle environmental challenges today.
Small actions like recycling can contribute (9) __________ a healthier world. Everyone must (10)
_________ responsibility to protect the Earth for future generations.
PART SIX: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (30 pts)
Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means almost the same as the one printed before it. Use
the word in brackets without making any change to it.
1. Joe isn’t feeling very well today. (WEATHER)
 → Joe is feeling a bit ___________ today.
2. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone. (SHOULDN’T)
 → You __________ a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
3. Success depends on hard work. (MORE)
 → The harder __________ you are.
4. If there is an accident, phone the emergency services. (OF)
 → Phone the emergency ________ an accident.
5. Purchases may be refunded within seven days. (MIND)
 → Should you ________ about your purchase you have up to seven days to bring it back for a refund.
6. The police said Jim had stolen the money. (ACCUSED)
 → The police __________ the money.
7. Because of his illness he could not work effectively. (IMPOSSIBLE)
 → His illness ________ to work effectively.
8. The accident took place just after the workers started their work. (WORKING)
 → Hardly had _________ when the accident happened.
9. It’s a pity I had to sell my car. (HAD)
 → I wish ________ sell my car.
10. I called my uncle for some advice. (ORDER)
 → I _______ to get some advice.
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 ANSWER KEY
PART ONE: USE OF ENGLISH (30 pts)
(1 pt each correct answer)
1. B. will have finished
2. C. was
3. B. would have competed
4. A. had the documents reviewed
5. B. a beautiful old blue German
6. B. rehearsing
7. A. so that I could
8. C. Despite
9. B. lighten the mood
10. A. consecutive
11. D. approved
12. A. the concert to your living room
13. B. studying
14. D. knowledge
15. A. unavailable
16. C. withdraw
17. B. fine
18. C. should have studied
19. A. should the company change
20. D. come up with
21. B. forecast
22. C. creative
23. B. notable
24. C. We have two more weeks.
25. A. What a relief!
26. B. nobody
27. C. were
28. A. repairing
29. B. did I live
30. C. informations
 PART TWO: WORD FORMS (40 pts)
 (2 pts each correct answer)
 (1) performance (11) anxiety
 (2) unarguable (12) physical
 (3) apply (13) causes
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 (4) improvement (14) perform
 (5) gratitude (15) supportive
 (6) dedication (16) help
 (7) confusing (17) balance
 (8) comprehensibly (18) excessive
 (9) educational (19) manage
 (10) influential (20) positive
PART THREE: GUIDED CLOZE TESTS (30 pts)
(2 pts each correct answer)
 1. C. to 2. C. someone 3. B. the 4. D. away 5. A. studies
 6. C. made 7. B. where 8. C. Most 9. C. as 10. A. if
 11. A. vary 12. B. some 13. D. on 14. C. and 15. A. avoid
PART FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
A. (2 pts each correct answer)
1. D. Different methods of drying foods.
2. D. remove moisture from foods
3. B. reduced considerably
4. C. maintain their color
5. C. putting them in chambers and blowing hot air through
6. D. Chambers
7. A. small flakes
8. A. People in India began to use drying methods centuries ago.
9. A. people who are on the move
10. D. informative
B. (1 pts each correct answer)
 1. K 2. E 3. I 4. D 5. H
 6. B 7. A 8. F 9. G 10. L
PART FIVE: OPEN CLOZE TESTS (40 pts)
Passage A. (2 pts each correct answer)
 1. and 2. into 3. advance 4. case 5. where
 6. sure 7. careful 8. go 9. up 10. animal
Passage B. (2 pts each correct answer)
 1. has 2. ways 3. the 4. warming 5. leads
 6. as 7. raise 8. depends 9. to 10. take
PART SIX: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (30 pts)
(3 pts each correct answer)
1. Joe is feeling a bit under the weather today.
2. You shouldn't have allowed a 4 year-old child to walk home alone.
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