ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI 04 - NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025

Môn: TIẾNG ANH – Lớp: 11 THPT

Full name: _________________________________________
PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)
SECTION 1: Questions 1-10
Listen to a talk about the history of the electric guitar and supply the blanks with the missing
information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the recording for each answer in the
space provided.
DATE MAKER NAME OF GUITAR FEATURES

1890s Orville Gibson no name similar in shape to a (1) _ violin__

made of metal, good for playing

1925 Jogn Dopyera The National Guitar
(2)____ blues___
1930s C.F. Martin The Dreadnought strings made of (3)_ steel/metal _
Company

1931 George Beauchamp Frying Pan /

The (4)__ used two (5) __ magnets ___
frying pan __ shaped like horseshoes to increase
sound

1935 Adolph Rickenbacker The Rickenbacker Electro made from (6) ___ plastic ___
Spanish

1941 Les Paul The Log the first to be completely (7) __

solid__
1950 Leo Fender The Fender Broadcaster its simplicity made it ideal for (8) __
mass production __
1951 Leo Fender The (9) __ Precision___ easy to carry around

1952 Ted McCarty The Gibson Les Paul (10) ___ gold __in colour
1954 Leo Fender The Fender Stratocaster double cutaway design

SECTION 2: Questions 11—20 Choose the correct letter, A, B, or С.

11. The lecture was organised by ___________
A. City of Nottingham. B. University of Nottingham Students' Union. C. Nottingham Police Department.
12. The majority of crime on campus is __________
A. drugs and alcohol. B. violence. C. theft.
13. The campus crime rate has ____________ so far this year.
A. increased. B. decreased. C. stayed the same.
14. Why is there added concern about crime?
A. Exaggeration in media. B. Crime TV shows. C. Factual news articles.
15. Carlos says if you are the victim of crime, you should __________
A. run away. B. resist. C. seek help.
16. What is the primary method for increasing safety?
A. Informing students and staff of safety precautions. B. Offering free self-defense courses to students.
C. Reminding students to carry a mobile phone at all times.
17. If a student must work late, it is most important to _______
A. not return home until the morning. B. go back with a friend. C. bring a mobile phone.
18. It is dangerous to ________
A. drive home late at night. B. carry a knife. C. carry pepper spray.
19. Students who complete self-defense course are __________
A. more aware of dangers. B. mentally tougher. C. walking more confidently.
20. A university is _________
A. not surrounded by walls. B. patrolled by military. C. completely safe.

PART B. LANGUAGE FUNCTION (5.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions
Question 1.
a. Many teenagers now spend too much time on digital devices. I firmly believe that parents should stricly
limit their screen time for some following reasons.
d. Additionally, using smart digital devices too much make young students inactive and indifferent to
interpersonal interactions with their friends and other family members.
e. Also, too much screen time is bad for teenagers’s health. This can damage their eyesight and cause
headache.
b. Finally, looking at a computer or smartphone screen for a long time can change teenagers’ behaviour
negatively. They are easy to lose their temper when getting addicted to intelligent tools.
c. Firstly, teenagers who spend a lot of time on screen are less likely to finish their homework and lower
their studying performance at school.
A. a, c, e, d, b B. a, e, b, e, c C. b, e, a, d, c D. e, d, c, b, a
Question 2.
Dear Peter,
a. I hope you are well! I have been thinking about why it is important for us to preserve our heritage and how to
do it.
d. Besides, introducing cutural heritage to foreign visitors through tourism activities will make it more
widely known to people around the world.
e. Also, promoting heritage of culture on social media may urge to spread information to more people
quickly and effectively.
b. Some reasons and ways above are to help preserve and develop the heritage sites with cultural and
natural values.
c. Firstly, learning about culture heritage at school can help students understand the value of cultural
heritage sites.
Best wishes.
A. a, e, c, b, d B. a, e, b, e, c C. b, e, a, c, d D. a, c, e, d, b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each the following
questions.
Question 3. Sometimes a postman_______some terrible handwriting and didn’t know where the letter should
go. A. ran up against B. ran up with C. ran without D. ran away with
 (gặp khó khăn với….)
Question 4. The Grand Hotel did not seem to have changed since her _______ days.
A. cabbage B. carrot C. celery D. salad (thời hoàng kim)
Question 5. “Why didn’t you pull____ at the red traffic light?”, asked the policeman.
A. over B. along C. down D. up (Đi chậm và dừng hẳn xe)

Question 6 Florida, _______ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
Question 7. Not only _______ in the project, but he also wanted to become the leader.
A. did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved C. was Jack involved D. was involved Jack
Question 8. _____ smart he was, he couldn't figure out how to solve the puzzle.
A. Although B. However C. Much as D. Despite
Question 9. He got an excellent grade in his examination _______ his particularly hard work.
A. on account of B. regardless of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 10. A _______ of journalists was waiting outside the White House.
A. school B. pack C. flock D. crowd
A bunch of bananas/flowers /grapes /keys: một nải chuối/bó hoa/ chùm nho, chùm chìa khóa
A herd of deer (một đàn nai).
A large school/shoal of fish: một đàn cá
A flock of geese/sheep/ goats/ birds: một đàn ngỗng/cừu/dê/chim…
A pack of wolves/ hounds/ grouse/fools: bầy chó sói/chó săn/đàn gà rô trắng/một lũ ngốc
A swarm of flies / bees (một đàn/bầy ruồi/ong); a flight of birds (một đàn chim)
A crowd of journalists (Một nhóm phóng viên)
Question 11. My brother and his friend, Duong and Son, aged 15 and 16, _______ won the first and the third
prize in the contest "Nation’s Brain.”
A. each B. respectively C. one by one D. every
(theo thứ tự)
Question 12. I'm sure she tells Linda everything we say - they're as thick as _______, those two.
A. thieves B. clerks C. employees D. servants
Be as thick as thieves : Rất ăn ý, thân thiết với nhau.
Question 13. They ________ all their assignments last night but they didn’t.
A. couldn’t have finished B. mightn’t have finished
C. should have finished D. must have finished
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 14 to 19.
DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE
Master the art of online promotion with our Digital Marketing Essentials Course! This course is ideal for (14)
_______ who want to excel in today’s digital world. Through interactive sessions and hands-on projects, you’ll
learn the latest tools and strategies for (15) _______ in the field, including social media advertising, SEO, and
data analytics.

Created by industry experts, the course provides practical knowledge (16) _______ you can apply immediately
in your career. Students have the flexibility to learn (17) _______ home with our online classes or attend
sessions on-campus.

Don’t miss the chance to (18) _______ new career opportunities in digital marketing. Start your journey today
and look forward (19) _______ your potential.
KHÓA HỌC TIẾP THỊ KỸ THUẬT SỐ
Nắm vững nghệ thuật quảng cáo trực tuyến với Khóa học Kiến thức cơ bản về Tiếp thị Kỹ thuật số của chúng
tôi! Khóa học này lý tưởng cho (114) _______ những người muốn vượt trội trong thế giới kỹ thuật số ngày nay.
Thông qua các phiên tương tác và dự án thực hành, bạn sẽ tìm hiểu các công cụ và chiến lược mới nhất cho (15)
_______ trong lĩnh vực này, bao gồm quảng cáo trên mạng xã hội, SEO và phân tích dữ liệu.
Được biên soạn bởi các chuyên gia trong ngành, khóa học cung cấp kiến thức thực tế (16) _______ bạn có thể
áp dụng ngay trong sự nghiệp của mình. Học sinh có thể linh hoạt học (17) _______ ở nhà với các lớp học trực
tuyến của chúng tôi hoặc tham dự các buổi học trong khuôn viên trường.

Đừng bỏ lỡ cơ hội (18) _______ cơ hội nghề nghiệp mới trong lĩnh vực tiếp thị kỹ thuật số. Hãy bắt đầu hành
trình của bạn ngay hôm nay và mong chờ (19) _______ tiềm năng của bạn
Question 14. A. professionals B. professional C. profession D. professionally
A. chuyên gia (N)B. chuyên nghiệp (adj)C. nghề (N)C. chuyên nghiệp (adv)

Question 15.
A. digital marketing techniques B. digital techniques marketing
C. techniques digital marketing D. marketing techniques digital
A. kỹ thuật tiếp thị kỹ thuật số

Question 16.
A. which were designed B. designed
C. to be designed D. being designed
Rút gọn MĐQH loại bị động - nếu chọn B thì sai were vì knowledge là số ít

Question 17. A. from B. on C. in D. to

A. từ B. trên C. trong D. đến
Learn from home: học từ nhà

Question 18. A. unlock B. open C. create D. find

A. mở khóa B. mở C. tạo D. tìm
Cụm cố định: unlock … opportunities: mở ra cơ hội

Question 19. A. to realizing B. realize C. to realize D. realizing

Câu 6. Look forward to Ving; mong chờ

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 25.
Boosting Your Confidence
Looking to improve your self-esteem and feel more confident in your daily life? Here’s how you can
make positive changes!
Confidence Facts: Studies show that only 35% of people report feeling confident in their abilities,
while others (20)_____ with self-doubt. Building confidence can help improve your performance at
work and in social situations.
Tips to Boost Your Confidence:
● Set realistic goals! Start small and (21)_____ yourself when you reach milestones.
● Surround yourself with positivity! Seek (22)_____ supportive friends and colleagues to boost
your self-esteem.
● Focus on your strengths! (23)_____ dwelling on mistakes, concentrate on what you do well.
● Practice self-care! Taking time for yourself can (24)_____ your mood and confidence levels.
● Keep learning! Gaining new skills helps (25)_____ a sense of accomplishment.
Question 20. A. struggle B. succeed C. excel D. fight
Question 21. A. encourage B. reward C. push D. remind
Question 22. A. up B. out C. in D. about
Question 23. A. In case of B. On account of C. Instead of D. Because of
Question 24. A. reduce B. lift C. harm D. break
Question 25. A. offer B. achieve C. increase D. create
PART C. READING (5.0 points)
I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.
There are more than one billion cows in the world, and cow farming is a large source of methane
emissions. This colorless and odorless gas ____ (1) ____ at warming the earth.
Farmers and companies are developing solutions for ___ (2) _____. In Canada and Brazil, farmers
started adding a special ingredient to their animals' feed to reduce cows' methane production. In New
Zealand, scientists are working on a vaccine which can cut methane emissions. Rather than stopping
methane emissions, a UK company has designed face masks to catch the gas___ (3) ______.
The masks will allow cows to continue their normal diet but will turn methane into CO2 and water.
They can fit comfortably on the cow's head and can be adjusted to different head sizes. Sensors on the
masks can notice when methane comes out of the cow's mouth and provide the percentage of the
gas__(4)___. This information can also be useful for farmers who can use it to identify the early signs of
disease. For example, ___ (5) ___, but produces more methane than usual, it may have a health problem.
It is predicted that the need for beef and dairy products will go up in the coming years. The company
developing the methane-catching masks hopes that farmers will start using their invention, which will slow
down global warming.
Question 1. A. is more much powerful than CO2. B. is much more powerful than CO2.
C. is much powerful than CO2. D. is much powerful more than CO2.
Question 2. A. decreasing cows' methane emissions. B. to be decreasing cows' methane emissions.
C. to decrease cows' methane emissions D. decrease cows' methane emissions.
Question 3. A. before it being released. B. before being released it.
C. before they are released. D. before it is released.
Question 4. A. who can cut methane emissions. B. what can cut methane emissions.
C. which can cut methane emissions. D. which can be cut methane emissions.
Question 5. A. if a cow ate less. B. if only a cow eats less.
C. if a cow eats less. D. unless a cow eats less.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby towns have much more to offer:
Bradfield has its river and historic buildings, while Newtown has shops and entertainment. The buildings of
Horton look dirty and unloved. For shops, there is a small supermarket, a few bargain shops, a bakery which,
strangely, does not sell bread and a florist which has one stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has
several advantages over its neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an important fort. There are no historic
remains here now, but there are wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny weekends you can often see
kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites.
There aren’t many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities aren’t really fast, but there
are excellent rail links. You can be in London in an hour and a half, and other cities are less than an hour
away. That means that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in time to spend the evenings with
their families. Houses in Horton aren’t pretty, but they’re functional and cheap. The streets are quiet and safe,
and there are plenty of parks and playgrounds. It has a library, three primary schools and a secondary school,
St. Mark’s. It’s not as academically brilliant as other schools in the area, but it is friendly and offers a wide
range of subjects and activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a swimming and
a sports centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs and events for people of all ages.
Source: https://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading4_test2.html
Question 6. What is the writer’s main purpose?
A. To explain what tourists can do in Horton B. To explain why Horton is a good place to live
C. To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other towns D. To describe the history of Horton
Question 7. What part of Horton does the writer find disappointing?
A. the shops B. the country park C. transport links D. the schools
Question 8. What type of people is Horton most suitable for?
A. wealthy professionals B. low income families
C. elderly people D. sport and history students

Question 9. What advantages does Horton bring to workers?

A. There are plenty of jobs available in the town. B. You can drive to nearby cities in a short time.
C. You can get to several cities quickly by train. D. Working conditions are better here than in other towns.
Question 10. Which of the following is the best description of Horton?
A. A quiet, country town which has a number of good leisure facilities.
B. A friendly, historic town which is a great place to live, work and take a holiday.
C. A busy, industrial town which has good links to neighbouring cities.
D. A dirty, unpopular town which has little to offer visitors or residents.
Question 11. The word “remains” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. relics B. continuity C. precedents D. predictions
Question 12. Which of the following is NOT true about St. Mark’s?
A. It is friendly. B. It’s the best school in the area.
C. It provides a wide range of subjects. D. It accepts children of all abilities and
backgrounds.
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions. (1.6 points)
Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train carrying
oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had to be
abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the skeletons
he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived? The answer lay in a
resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to cross the "Great American
Desert" to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the United States, the preferred
grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and stored it would cure
and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the West that familiar bluejoint grass
was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless.
Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle to
feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had wonderfully
convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known as buffalo
grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually
preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but
had short, hard stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the
ground. When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter. Cattle
left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass
year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of
winter and the occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the
cultivated grasses.
Adapt from the book: A Collection Of Toefl Rreading Comprehension
Question 13. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Western migration after the Civil War B. The climate of the western United States
C. The raising of cattle. D. A type of wild vegetation
Question 14. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans
Question 15. The word "barren" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. lonely B. dangerous C. uncomfortable D. infertile
Question 16. The word "preferred" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. ordinary B. available C. required D. favored
Question 17. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second
paragraph?
A. Cattle raised in the western United States refused to eat it.
B. It would probably not grow in the western United States.
C. It had to be imported into the United States.
D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
Question 18. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the Western grasses?
A. Grama grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Mesquite grass
Question 19. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A. They have tough stems. B. They are not affected by dry weather.
C. They can be grown indoors. D. They contain little moisture.
Question 20. According to the passage, the cattle helped promote the growth of the wild grasses by _______.
A. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground B. naturally fertilizing the soil
C. continually moving from one grazing area to another D. eating only small quantities of grass.
PART D. WRITING (5 points)
I. Complete the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the
word given. (1.6 point)
Here is an example (0).
Example: (0) It is no use trying to convince her. She won’t listen. point
There ……is no point in trying to ….convince her. She won’t listen.
1. She only came to the cinema because you insisted. never
→She would have......... never come to the cinema if.......you hadn’t insisted.
2. The other team were so good that there was obviously no way we could win the match. stand
→The other team were so good that ......... we didn’t stand a chance of...........winning the match.
3. There is a rumour that Mr Smith, the CEO, resigned yesterday. handed
→Mr Smith, the CEO, ....... is rumoured to have handed in .....his resignation yesterday.
4. It seems as if we have misunderstood each other. been
→There seems...... to have been a misunderstanding ........between us.
5. Kurt was at a loss to explain who the smart phone belonged to and why it was in his coat pocket. whose
→Kurt had absolutely....... no idea whose smartphone it........was and why it was in his coat pocket.
6. “You should formally complain about the terrible service you received at the hotel,” said Jane to Mike.

Make →Jane suggested....... that Mike make a formal complaint........about the terrible service
that he received at the hotel.
7. Perhaps Damian heard about the problem from Michael. have
→Damian may.............have heard about........the problem from Michael.
8. They didn’t give me the job because I didn’t have the right experience. grounds
→I was not....... given the job on the grounds.....that I didn’t have the right experience.
II. Combine two sentences to make a compound sentence without changing their meaning, using the
word given. (1.4point)
1. She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January. (WITH)
→ She gave............................................................................................................................................
She gave in her notice with a view to starting her new job in January.
2. The time passes very fast. I feel nervous very much. (MORE)
→ The..........................................................................................................
The faster the time passes, the more nervous I feel.
3. He showed himself a good student. He proved himself a good athlete. (DID)
3. Not only did he show himself a good student but he also proved himself a
good athlete.
4. The burglar might come back. You’d better change all the locks. (IN CASE)
→ You’d...............................................................................................
You’d better change all the locks in case the burglar comes back./ lest the
burglar may come back.

5. My father regrets taking up smoking. He can’t give it up now. (WISHES)

→ My...............................................................................................................
My father wishes he hadn’t taken up smoking since he can’t give it up now.

6. Ethan supported me last month. I was able to finish the project on time. (IT)
→ Had...................................................................................................................................................
Had it not been// If it hadn’t been for Ethan/ Ethan’s support, I wouldn’t have
been able to finish the project on time.
7. They will have to close the shop if sales do not increase. (THERE)
→ If....................................................................................................................................................
If there is no increase in sales, they will have to close the shop.
III. WRITING AN ESSAY. (2.0 points)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed
communication among friends and family. Use reasons and specific examples to support your
opinions.
Your writing must be between 200 and 220 words.

I disagree with the statement that television has destroyed communication among
friends and family. While it is true that excessive television watching can sometimes
reduce face-to-face interactions, I believe that television can actually enhance
communication in many ways.

Firstly, television serves as a source of shared experiences. Family members often

watch the same programs together, which provides a common topic for discussion. For
example, many families bond over watching sports events, reality shows, or news
programs. Afterward, they can discuss what happened, express opinions, and connect
on a deeper level. This shared experience strengthens their relationships rather than
undermining communication.

Moreover, television can be educational and informative. Documentaries, news

broadcasts, and talk shows often provide interesting subjects that family members can
explore and debate. These discussions can improve understanding and open up new
avenues for communication, especially if they lead to thoughtful conversations about
current events or personal beliefs.

Lastly, television has the potential to bring families together during holidays or special
occasions when they gather to watch movies or shows. This can foster a sense of unity
and togetherness.

In conclusion, television, when used wisely, can contribute positively to communication

among friends and family. It can bring people closer by providing shared interests and
creating opportunities for meaningful discussions.
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