Tiêu đề ĐỀ THI HSG ANH 10 THPT BÌNH CHIỂU - TP HCM 2024-2025.pdf ✅

1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH TRƯỜNG THPT BÌNH CHIỂU ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Đề này gồm 09 trang KÌ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG KHÓA THI NGÀY: 28/09/2024 – NĂM HỌC: 2024-2025 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 10 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề) 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.
2 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. 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.
3 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. 26. I didn’t see nobody at the party, so I left early. A B C D 27. Neither his parents nor his sister were able to understand why he decided to move to this country. A B C D 28. John had his car repairing after the accident, so now it looks as if it was never damaged. A B C D 29. He asked me where did I live, but I refused to answer his question. A B C D 30. 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. 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
4 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