Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp Thành phố môn Tiếng Anh - Lớp 7 - Năm học 2020-2021

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1. ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP THÀNH PHỐ NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 7 Thời gian làm bài 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo 1: Số phách Bằng số: ĐIỂM .................................................................. BÀI Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo 2: THI Bằng chữ: ............................... .................................................................. - Đề thi gồm 06 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi. LƯU Ý: - Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển. I.Listening (10 pts) Part 1. People are renting vehicles. Why does each person need to rent a vehicle? Listen and write the correct letter. You will hear the information twice. (2.5 pts) 1. The man is ______ A. moving to a new apartment. 2. The woman is ______ B. going on a weekend trip. 3. The woman is ______ C. going to a conference. 4. The man is ______ D. moving to a new office. 5. The woman is ______ E. going to a wedding. Part 2. Ms Streeter is renting a car. Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (√) the correct answer. You will hear the information twice. (2.5 pts) True False 1. She reserved a small car. 2. She’ll take the larger car. 3. She’ll take it for three days. 4. She’ll get extra insurance. 5. She’ll join the rental club. Part 3.You will hear part of a lecture on Wildlife. Listen carefully and answer questions from 1 to 10. WriteONE WORDand/ or A NUMBER for each answer.You will hear the information twice. (5 pts) The European Starling. Length: (1) 12 ___________________. Colour: black or grey, white spots. Nesting sites: Trees and (2) _________________. Diet: (3) _________________ and fruit. Naturalrange: British Isles, Finland. Population: British Isles, Finland: in decline. USA: (4) _________________ million birds. Some of the problems created by large numbers of starlings. On wildlife: They compete with other species for (5) _________________ places. On agriculture: They feed on (6) _________________ crops. They cause financial (7) _________________. On human life: They may cause (8) _________________. Possible solutions. There are (9)_________________ approaches in theory. The best one, of course, is (10) _________________. II. Choose one word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.(5 pts) Page 1/6
2. 1. A. with B. beathe C.southern D. throughout 2. A. aching B. approach C. chorus D. orchestra 3. A. causes B. passes C. nurses D. classes 4. A. suitcase B. suitable C. recruit D. guilty 5. A. respect B. depend C. recommend D. relative Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ III. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts) 1. She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly __________ money. A. any B. some C. no D. little 2. The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and __________ man. A. well-educated B. well-educate C. well-educational D. well-education 3. In Viet Nam, spring rolls are served __________ at a family gathering or anniversary dinner. A. most B. almost C. mostly D. most of 4. I would really __________ your help with this assignment. A. respect B. take C. appreciate D. thank th 5. - “Today’s my 13 birthday.” - “__________”. A. Take care! B. Many happy returns! C. Have a good time! D. I don’t understand. 6. The price of fruit has increased recently, __________ the price of vegetables has gone down. A. whereas B. whether C. when D. otherwise 7.Cyclists and motorists have to wear a__________ when they ride a motorbike. A. hard hat B. cap C. mask D. helmet 8. Volunteering is special__________ me because I can help others. A. at B. for C. with D. to 9. In 2003, four __________ of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong, Emperor Le Thanh Tong and Chu Van An were built in the Temple of Literature. A. stone tablets B. photos C. statues D. forms 10. __________,the results couldn't be better. A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______ IV. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts) 1. America (discover) __________ by Christopher Columbus. 2. He would never miss (go) __________ to such a good party. 3.At this time next week, they (visit) __________ Hoi An Ancient Town. 4.Your teacher told me (help) __________ you with your homework. 5.- Oh! This bag is very heavy. I can’t carry it. - Don’t worry, I (help) __________ you with it. 6. These skirts need (wash) __________. 7. The lamps (make) __________ in China are very cheap. 8. Two miles (be) __________ enough for her to go jogging every morning. 9. We must take an umbrella. It (rain) ____________. 10. I’m very bored. My mother always (complain) __________ about her housework. Your answers: 1. ________________________________ 6. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 7. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 8. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 9. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ 10. _______________________________ V. Complete the sentences with one suitable preposition. (5 pts) Page 2/6
3. 1. My brother’s taste __________ art is quite different from mine. 2. Cakes in Viet Nam are made __________ butter, eggs, and flour. 3. We haven’t got any food left for dinner. Let’s eat __________. 4. A painting by Picasso was sold __________ 3 million dollars last year. 5.UNESCO acknowledges Viet Nam’s efforts to preserve and promote heritage__________ international community. 6. Malaysia is divided __________ two parts. 7. They were waiting __________ the railway station to meet their friends from France. 8. Each country has many good people who take care __________ others. 9. They have decided to clean __________ the neighbourhood because it is full of rubbish. 10. Don’t read or study when there is not enough light because it is harmful __________ your eyes. Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______ VI. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences. (10 pts) 1. To help people in remote areas, we can provide __________, such as giving rides to the elderly.(TRANSPORT) 2. My aunt often donates money to __________ organizations to help street children and the homeless.(CHARITY) 3. The Brit School is the most famous __________ arts school in Britain.(PERFORM) 4. I try to eat good food and I try not to eat __________ snacks.(HEALTH) 5. They organise a food festival once a year and we always go to eat the free food and watch __________ demonstrations. (COOK) 6. The remaining of the complex consists of about 50 __________ works. (ARCHITECTURE) 7.In Thailand, it is __________ to wear a shirt while driving. (COMPEL) 8. Drivers who __________ raise a hand from the steering wheel can get fines.(UNNECESSARY) 9. An __________ man has stolen all our money. (KNOW) 10. Thousands of people are living in __________ after the earthquake. (MISERABLE) Your answers: 1. ________________________________ 6. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 7. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 8. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 9. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ 10. _______________________________ VII. Each of the following sentences contains one mistake. Write it and your correction down in the space provided. (10 pts) 1. Many people enjoy this hobby because they have a close contact of outdoors, exercise, and nature. 2. You don’t carry the weigh of your body on your feet when cycling. 3. Traditional volunteer activities include rising money for people in need, cooking and giving food. 4.Volunteering is one of the thing that are very useful to you. 5. The eel soup that your father has just cooked tastes very deliciously. 6.Young people in Viet Nam now like fast food because of it’s convenience. 7. Everybody loves her because she is very kind of animals. 8. My parents are very glad that I have done a lot of progress this school year. 9. Many kinds of tigers are at danger now. 10. Kieu Story writing by Nguyen Du is very popular in the world. Mistake Correction Mistake Correction Page 3/6
4. 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. VIII. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word. (10 pts) The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes (1) _______ from Hoan KiemLake. It was constructed in 1070 (2) _______ Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to (3) _______ the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and (4) _______ the Imperial Academy as the first university of Vietnam. The temple is divided into (5) _______ courtyards. The first courtyard is from the main gate to Dai Trung Gate. The second is with Khue Van Pavilion. The pavilion symbol is (6) _______ on all street signs of Ha Noi. The third courtyard is the place (7) ______ doctorate names were listed on the (8) _______ tablets above tortoise backs. The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (9) _______ as Chu Van An - one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy. The last courtyard is Thai Hoc House, which was used as the Imperial Academy. Thai Hoc House holds a small collection of old-time costumes for students (10) _______ scholars. Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______ IX. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each gap in the passage. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (5 pts) EDUCATION IN ENGLAND (1) _______ child in Great Britain (2) _______ the ages of five and fifteen must attend school. There are three main types of educational instituations: primary schools, secondary schools, and universities. State schools are free, and (3) _______ is compulsory.Morning school begins at nine o’clock and (4) _______ for three hours,(5) _______ half past four. School is opened five days a week. On Saturdays and Sundays there are no (6) _______.There are (7) _______ at Christmas, Easter and in summer. In London as in all cities there are two grades of (8) _______ schools for those who will go to work at fifteen:primary schools (9) _______ boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary schools for children from eleven(10) _______ fifteen years. 1. A. Most B. Almost C. A D. Every 2. A. among B. middle C. between D. beside 3. A. children B. attention C. applicants D. attendance 4. A. takes B. lasts C. brings D. hold 5. A. when B. until C. while D.not until 6. A. homework B. housework C. lessons D. training 7. A. vacation B. day off C. holidays D. recess 8. A. state B. compulsory C. private D. personal 9. A. with B. by C. about D. for 10. A. from B. and C. to D. about Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______ X. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to the questions.Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (5 pts) English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Traveling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch movies on television, and listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is Page 4/6
5. another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered before learning anything then. 1. How many languages can the writer speak? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 2. The writer has learnt Spanish ___________. A. in Spain B. at high school C. at University D. B and C 3. Traveling may cause troubles if __________. A. you cannot speak the language fluently enough. B. you can speak the language well enough. C. you can speak the language bad enough. D. you can communicate in the target language. 4. Which one is NOT true to show useful ways to practice your target language? A. Reading books in the language. B. Listening to the radio and watching TV in the language. C. Seeing films in the language. D. Translating grammar and vocabulary. 5. According to the writer, what should be mastered first? A. Vocabulary B. Vocabulary and grammar C. Writing skill D. Reading skill Your answers:1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________ XI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original one.(5 pts) 1. Listening to English songs is very interesting to me. =>I find it _____________________________________________________________________. 2. They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country. =>They prevented_______________________________________________________________. 3. Work is very important to me. Family is also important to me. =>Work is ____________________________________________________________________. 4. Despite his age, my grandfather runs five kilometers every morning. =>Even though _________________________________________________________________. 5. Hundreds of tourists visit my town every year. =>My town ___________________________________________________________________. 6. The countryside doesn’t suffer as much pollution as the city. =>The countryside ______________________________________________________________. 7. Taking photographs inside the museum is forbidden. =>You are not __________________________________________________________________. 8. My father used to play football when he was young. =>My father doesn’t _____________________________________________________________. 9. You shouldn’t eat too much meat. =>You’d ______________________________________________________________________. 10. He is a slower and more careful driver than I am. =>He drives ___________________________________________________________________. XII. Complete the following sentences using the words given. (5 pts) 1.The Temple of Literature/ built/ 1070/ at the time/ Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. => ___________________________________________________________________________. 2. Emperor Tran Minh Tong/ invite/ Chu Van An/ become/ the principal/ the Imperial Academy. => ___________________________________________________________________________. Page 5/6
6. 3. Most employees/ have/ lunch/ food shops/ near/ working places. => ___________________________________________________________________________. 4. Pedestrians/ get injured/ hit easily/ when/ they/ walk/ the pavements/ cross the roads/ such times. => ___________________________________________________________________________. 5. Japanese food/ Long Phuong restaurant/ tasty/ cheap/ than/ that/ Muong Thanh restaurant/. => ___________________________________________________________________________. XIII. Write a paragraph (about 100 - 120 words) about the benefits of doing volunteer work. (10 pts) THE END Page 6/6