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KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
(Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
I. Reading comprehension
1. After the water workers went on strike, there was a___ of water.
A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease
2. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the___ bicycle.
A. historical B. old - fashioned C. old- aged D. elderly
3. ___ it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
4. As far as I’m___ it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered
5. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at last we are properly prepared___ it this time
A. about B. at C. with D. for
6. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong.
A. had B. has C. would have D. should have
7. I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is.
A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance
8. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film.
A. before B. lacking C. except D. below
9. Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident.
A. wrong B. wounded C. injured D. damaged
10. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go___ else?
A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere
11. The picture is___ the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it.
A. priceless B. invalid C. unprofitable D. worthless
12. I’m feeling really___ I’m going to bed.
A. sleepy B. sleeping C. tiring D. asleep

III. Use of English
Section 1:
Fill in the blank with one appropriate word Computers are helpful in many ways: First they are fast. They can
work with information much more quickly then a person. (1)___, computer can work with lots of information at
the (2)___ time. Third, they can keep (3)………for a long time. They do not forget things the way (4)___ do.
Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (5)___, of course, but they usually don’t make mistakes.
These days, (6)___ is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to (7)___.
Some companies have class at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8)___ courses in computer science.
Another way to learn is (9)___ a book. There are many books about computers in bookstores and libraries. Or
you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with (10)___ You may (11)___ be an
expert, but you can have fun!
Section 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed before it.
32. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking
If I……………… ……………………………………………………………
33. We had planned to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
We were…………………………………………………………………………
34. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglar left the building.
No sooner………….……………………………………………………………
35. As television programmes become more popular they seem to get worse
 The more………….……………………………………………………………
36. The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land.
 Anyone found…… ……………………………………………………………
37. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home
I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………
38. It would have been a super weekend if it had not been for the weather.
But…………………………………………………………………………………
39. It’s possible that he did not get my letter
He might…………….……………………………………………………………
40. The last time it snowed here was six years ago

16. D
17. A
18. D
19. D
20. C
21. second
22. same
23. information
24. to
25. perfect
26. It
27. learn
28. night
29. from
30. computers
31. not
III. Use of English
Section II
32. If I had been thinking, I would not have made that mistake
33. We were to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning/ We were planning/ going/
intending to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
34. No sooner had the burglar left the building than the alarm rang.
35. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem to get
36. Anyone found trespassing on this land will be prosecuted (by the authorities.)
37. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
38. But for the weather, it would have been a super weekend.
39. He might not have got my letter.
40. Is hasn’t snowed here for six years.
Section III
41. Are you interested in listening to pop music or classical music?