ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 ĐỀ PART I : LISTENING COMPREHENSION: (3 ms ) Part A: You will hear short conversations between two people After each conversation, you will hear a question about it After you hear the question, read the four possible answers and choose the best one: A She didn’t understand the man B She gave the dollar to someone else C She’s unable to help the man D She’s afraid to spend all her money A Kathy probably knows Jean’s number B Kathy has recently telephoned C Kathy and Jean have the same phone number D Kathy was trying to call Jean A The weather was miserable all day B She got a sunburn C The hiking trip was Sunday afternoon D The weather improved in the afternoon A The man hasn’t gone out for two weeks B The vitamin C that the man took wasn’t effective C The man didn’t try to get rid of his cold D The man should try vitamin C as a treatment Part B: You will hear a long conversation between two people After each conversation, you will hear four questions about it After you hear the questions, read the four possible answers and choose the best one: Why are these students upset? A They may not able to take their vacation B It may snow during their vacation C They are going to need more money D They may miss graduate What can be inferred about their vacation? A They are going skiing B Their plans include other friends C They will drive together D Their reservations have been canceled Why can’t the semester be extended? A Because of the possibility of bad weather B Because of the faculty’s contracts C Because of the summer schedule of classes D Because of the date for graduation Why can’t Steve miss classes? A He might lose his financial aid B He doesn’t want to attend summer classes C He had already missed too many D He’s afraid he might not graduate Part C: Listen to the talk about the Internet and then complete the following statements: More than ……………… people use Internet They can use the Internet for transferring data, ……………… , socializing with other computer users, and sending e – mails Whenever you are using one of the on – line services such as e – mail or the ………………., you are in cyberspace Computer users can ………………… through a network A network uses phone lines, …………………., and fiberoptic lines PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7 ms) Part A: Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet (4 ms) ………the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty A When B Since C While D Unless This is the stone bed………the king had lain before he died in the 14th century A however B of which C wherever D where It’s so long since I last saw him that I almost failed to………….him A recognize B receive C approve D accept The coal and steel industries are among the productions……… by the government A control B to control C controlling D controlled His play made a tremendous………….on audience A result B affect C impact D collision Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called ……….although it is technically the correct word to use A old maids B spinsters C maidens D bachelors She’s so………in doing her research that she never has time to relax A involved B included C complicated D approved I apologize I shouldn’t…………… my temper A have made B have lost C have showed D have given When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is polite A acquired B considered C known D called 10 Even if the host doesn’t like a present, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say …… they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad A how often B what C for what D how much 11 …………… the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield A Since B Despite C Due to D Because 12 The color of your shirt does not ……… that of your trousers A suit B fit C harmonize D match 13 Many people love routine jobs which promise ……… A security B sanguineness C vacancy D registration 14 An employer may look with………… on a young college graduate A suspect B suspicion C suspicious D suspiciously 15 Expressing one’s …………… is one skill that the school can really teach A thinking B thoughts C thoughtfulness D thoughtlessness 16 As a model, you have to ……… the art of walking in high heels A master B grasp C study D gain 17 An accident in the power station may result in large ……… of radiation being released A numbers B number C amount D amounts 18 They are bring in ………….changes to the way the office is run A large B radical C deep D immense 19 Some people feel that television should give less ……… to sport A programmes B coverage C concern D involvement 20 If you can’t find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the ………… A reference B index C catalogue D directory 21 People believe there is a ……… between the two crimes A joint B chain C link D connector 22 I can’t tell Peter and Paul apart; they are ………… twin A similar B alike C resemblance D identical 23 You are not allowed to drive ………… the influence ………… alcohol A under/of B in/of C under/by D by/in 24 She was overwhelmed with honor ……… recognition ……… her bravery A with/of B on/in C by/about D in/of 25 ……… exception ………… the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning A With/to B With/of C In/of D By/on 26 The staff can’t take leaves at the same time They have to take holidays …… rotation A on B under C by D in 27 The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers ………… A on the spot B all in all C beyond the joke D with in reach 28 The children often make ……… of Charles, which annoys his parents very much A allowance B fun C way D consideration 29 She’s a dancer, so I’ll buy a pair of …… shoes for her birthday A dances B dancer's C dance D dancing 30 If you …… to Paris tomorrow, please telephone me first A were going B are going C will go D had been going 31 I don't mind how you deal with the problem It's …… you A down on B in at C up to D over by 32 Have you seen the place ……the graduation ceremony will be held in? A in that B where C is where that D which 33 My uncle was … ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A critically B deeply C fatally D seriously 34 In the past, most people believed that the world’s resources could never be used… A up B all C whole D at all 35 I’d like invite him to ………… dinner next week, it that’s OK with you A X B a C an D the 36 Her mother told her not to be too ……and advised her to try to things herself A dependable B depending C dependent D independent 37 Give me your telephone number ……I need your help A in case B so that C unless D whether 38 The question was easy enough, but ……students could answer it A a little B few C a few D a great number of 39 If it’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to ……… the match till Sunday A put off B cancel C play D put away 40 I can’t remember if I saw that film on television or at ……… cinema A a B an C the D X Part B: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space (1m) How much does of this club cost? (MEMBER) She is extremely about the history of art (KNOW) Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more every day (TROUBLE) He is completely .! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too (EMPLOY) His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIIBLE) He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs (QUALIFY) Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of their diet (ORGANISE) The trouble with Mr Brown is that he’s so One minute he goes mad when you come late; the next he says nothing You never know where you are! (CONSIST) It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the species (DANGER) 10 I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely (RECONGNISE) Part C: Choose the correct tense of the verb to complete the following passage (1m) Thieves (1) (break) into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Holland many times The museum (2)……………… (be) a treasure house of the artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings His works (3)…………… (sell) at record prices in recent years A year ago a Japanese company (4)………… (buy) Van Gogh's Portrait of Doctor Cachet for US$ 82.5 million His world famous "Sunflower" (5)…………… (just sell) for skyrocketing price as well Yet, during his short tragic life, the passionate and visionary artist only manages to sell one of his paintings The surprising prices paid for his works (6)…………… (attract) art thieves There (7)………… (be) four major thefts so far, twenty paintings, worth hundreds of million of dollars (8)………… (steal) Fortunately, they (9)…………… (recover) from the thieves’ getaway car It seemed that the two thieves (10)…………… (leave) their getaway car near a railway station on the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam A have been breaking B had broken C broke D was breaking A was B is C has been D had been A have been sold B have sold C were sold D sold A buys B had bought C bought D has bought A just sold B has just sold C was just sold D has just been sold D have attracted B attracted C were attracted D have been attracted A had been B were C would be D have been A had stolen B had been stolen C stole D was stolen A recovered B have recorded C have been recorded D were recovered 10 A had left B have left C left D would leave Part D: Find the mistakes in each line in the passage below and then correct them The number (0) is an example The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels (0) tooth  teeth of pollution However, few is known about the long-term effects of (1) …………… such slow poisoning The more serious problem of modern times is that (2) …………… man is destroyed the earth’s natural resources and transforming huge area (3) …………… into wasteland As the result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (4) …………… enough to feed the world rapid increase population A way of protecting (5) …………… all the wildlife in the earth must also be found as many species are extreme (6) …………… danger of disappearance complete from the face of the earth The dangers, (7) …………… however, are not confined solely the land and sea The smoke in (8) …………… the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so many that the amount of (9) …………… sunlight has been educed in many cities Man’s whole environment is (10) …………… being changed in a serious way PART III : READING (4 ms) Part A: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements true (T) or F (false) (1 m) Globalcall Communications Globalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions provider for local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global corporation providing telecommunications solutions for clients both large and small Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication solutions, the company first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major multinational player Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well as highspeed cable Internet access Globalcall Communications' team includes more than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more than 20 countries on three continents Next year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless communications network in Asian countries The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications By 2005 the company will be servicing more than 15 million households and businesses globally Global call Communications will have become a household word We look forward to serving clients and are planning to everything in our power to make sure that your communication future is unlimited and simple TRUE OR FALSE The company began by offering computer software solutions to local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area …………… The company was founded on an approach to providing simple communication solutions …………… The company is expanding operations at the moment …………… Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists …………… The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million customers worldwide by 2005 …………… Part B : Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) in each question: (1m) Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities One approach recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s Nancy McCormick Ram Busch is credited with popularizing the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to everyday tasks without adult assistance Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art What is the main purpose of this passage? A To explain the role of early education in child development B To describe the development of the Montessori method C To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori D To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values According to the passage , who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the USA? A Nancy McCormick Ram Busch B A prominent educational expert C Maria Montessori D An administrator in the Department of Education Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method? A Development of tactile senses B Improvement of language ability C Capacity to perform adult tasks D Knowledge of arts and sciences The author of this passage probably feels that Montessori method … A has little long-lasting benefit for children B will lose its popularity in the United States C does not accomplish what it claims to achieve D is an effective means of child education The following paragraph most likely discusses… A another education approach beneficial to children B details on the life of Maria Montessori C additional practitioners of the Montessori method D elements of science, music, and art Part C: Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below Write your answers on the answer sheet (1 m) Keeping your distance Personal space is a term that refers (1) ……… the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other people When (2) ………… we not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (3) ……… 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 if they not have one, they stare into the distance, (10) ………… sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes A from B to C for D about A anyone B nobody C people D someone A most B best C more D first A on B in C up D away A research B studies C survey D questionnaires A done B caused C made D allowed A that B where C which D how A Most of B The most C Almost D Most A like B as C alike D such as 10 A making B make C be D made Part D: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) A On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat pocket The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother B In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses His wife and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come into any more fairly C Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they should look in an old family Bible This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front of independent witnesses Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court D Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams One of the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair E Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his other two sons The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life PART IV: WRITING (6.0 ms) Part A: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way (1m) Example: (0) There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop They did not conclude anything at the end of the workshop Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill Scarcely I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting Rather The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week There has The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended Had it not Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman It was We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful Much to People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to The Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility Had You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it I’d rather 10 If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly It was her …………………………………………………………………………… Part B : Study the graphs below Write a short description on the birthrates of some countries Give your comments ( in about 120 – 150 words ) 30 Comparison on birthrates in some countries (Per thousand) 25 20 15 10 Year 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 Birthrates in Sweden Birthrates in Australia Birthrates in China Birthrates in VietNam 2000 2005 Bi rt hr at es Pe r T ho us an d Part C: What you think about the environment pollution nowadays? In your opinions, what can be done to prevent pollution in our country? Write about 200 – 250 words stating your opinion (3ms) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN ANH VĂN KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT PHẦN I : NGHE HIỂU : 3.0 điểm Part A : Nghe, chọn câu : 1.0 điểm, câu chọn : 0.25 đ C A D D Part B: Nghe, chọn câu : 1.0 điểm, câu chọn : 0.25 đ A B D C Part C: Nghe, tìm thơng tin để hồn chỉnh câu : 1.0 điểm, câu : 0.2 đ 33 million playing games World Wide Web talk to one another cables PHẦN II : TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP : 7.0 điểm Part A : Chọn thơng tin, hồn chỉnh câu : 4.0 điểm, câu chọn : 0.1 đ B D A D C B A B B 10 D 11 C 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 B 16 A 17 D 18 B 19 B 20 B 21 C 22 D 23 A 24 D 25 B 26 D 27 A 28 B 29 D 30 B 31 C 32 D 33 D 34 A 35 A 36 C 37 A 38 B 39 A 40 C Part B: Đưa hình thức : 1.0 điêm, câu đúng: 0.1 đ membership disqualified knowledgeable disorganising troublesome inconsistent unemployable endangered irresponsibly 10 unrecognisable Part C: Chọn cho động từ ngoặc, hồn chỉnh đoạn văn: điểm , câu đúng: 0.1 đ A have been breaking B is A have been sold C bought D has just been sold 10 D have attracted A had been B had been stolen D were recovered 10 C left Part D : Tìm chổ sai đoạn văn sửa lại cho : 1.0 điểm, chổ sai tìm sửa : 0.1 đ few  little more  more destroying  destroyed the  a rapid  rapidly in on complete completely sea the sea many much PHẦN III : ĐỌC HIỂU : 4.0 điểm Part A: Đọc văn, trả lời sai : điểm, câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ True False False False True Part B: Chọn câu trả lời đúng: điểm, câu trả lời đúng: 0.2 đ 1.b 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.a Part C: Chọn từ thích hợp, hồn thành đoạn văn: điểm, câu chọn đúng: 0.1đ b d a d b c b d b 10 a Part D: Sắp xếp đoạn theo trật tự : 1điểm, câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ D B E A C PHẦN IV: VIẾT : 6.0 điểm Part A: Viết chuyển đổi câu, dùng từ cho sẳn: 1.0 điểm, câu viết đúng: 0.1 đ Scarcely had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye There has been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success It was because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be Had they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed I’d rather you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it 10 It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly Part B: Đọc giải thích đồ thị minh họa tỉ lệ sinh sản số nước: 2.0 điểm • Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm : - diễn đạt diễn tiến tăng , giảm đường biểu diễn theo mốc thời gian - Nêu nhận xét ý kiến cá nhân sau xem biểu đồ ( so với nước kia, tỉ lệ sinh Việt Nam cao giảm chậm.) Chúng ta cần phải làm ? * Kỹ thuật viết: 1.0 điểm Phải trình bày hình thức nhận xét, lý luận Câu văn viết mạch lạc, tự 10 16 29 A large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide wives a in b on c of d with 30 The girl boy asked his mother to buy her chocolate a an acre of b a pint of c a mile of d a bar of 31 He can find no to his troubles a solve b solver c solution d solvable their 32 Some businessmen advertise their goods on TV, advertise their goods one newpapers a any b others c the other d some 33 I really can not tell the _ between the two brothers a differ b.different c.difference d.differently 34 Please read the _ carefully before operating the machine a directions b permission c regulations d instructions 35 With the _ of the weather, the journey was wonderful a except b exception c excepting d excepts 36/ She is Vietnamese birth but she was born in the US A by B on C.from D.up 37/ I am right, _? A am not I B.don’t I C aren’t I D am I 38/ The roads are slippery It heavily last night A must rain B.must be raining C must be rained D must have rained 39/ Never put _ until tomorrow what you can today A.off B.of C.on D.from 40/ At present, _ is doubling every 37 years A the population world B the world of population C the world population D the world’s population 41/ Great Britain is one of the most powerful countries in the world A A B An C The D No article 42/ Vietnamese people prefer rice _ bread A than B better than C to D more th 43/ On 24 December next year, we in this house for fifteen years A have lived B will be living C will have lived D had lived 44/ He took _ the business after his father died A on B over C.away D.in 45/ This decaying tooth needs _ A to fill B fill C filled D filling 46/ The doctor said , “ I regret _ you that the operation has been unsucessful.” A to inform B inform C informed D informing 47/ A deaf-mute is a person who can _ A neither hear nor speak B either hear or speak C both hear and speak D hear as well as speak 48/ We were made _ hard when we were at school A to study B study C.studying D studied 49/ I would rather you to school on time 16 17 A to go B go C going D went 50/ Friendship offers us great in life A please B pleasant C.pleasure D.pleased 51/ I seem to remember that Sam has ever told me _ number of lies A a / no article B the / the C no article / the D the / no article 52/ We all were in a state of great _ when we learnt that we had passed the final exam A excite B exciting C.excitement D excitedly 53/ We have a suspicion that she knows more than she is telling us A sneak B sneaking C sneaky D.sneakingly 54/ He looked at her and his hands pull out a of money from his pocket to give her some A wad B pile C sheet D piece 55/ At last , she decided to get divorced _ her cruel husband A from B with C of D to * Error Identification 56 Although most people are known that there is a list of the Seven World Wonders, A B C only few can name them D 57 The largest pyramid by volume is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is A B C considered the largest monument ever constructing anywhere in the world D 58 There is a pyramid in ancient Rome The 27-meters-high Pyramid of Cestius was A B C built by the end of the first century BC and still exists today D 59.A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity it is carried out A B C with a recreational purpose for competition and for self-enjoyment D 60 The tourism is the activity of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, A B and the provision of services for this activity C D 61 Champagne is a traditional beverage to serve on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s A B C D Day 62 There are several interesting New Year’s party television shows in where many A B C famous people attend D 63 It is an opportunity for all family members to gather, exchange wishes, and having A B C D 17 18 dinner together 64 There are many private primary schools that provides education, A B accommodation, and food for children and orphans C D 65.Illiterate in developing countries is still growing at an alarming rate and that fact A B C has not changed much D 66.Competition can have both beneficial with detrimental effects A B C D 67 In the basketball, two teams compete against each other to determine who can A B C score the most points D 68 The world’s population was higher in the 1980s more than in the 1960s A B C D 69 Although they don’t want to have children any more, but they not know of safe A B C D ways to use birth control methods 70 In the days leading up to Tet, each family traditional cooks special holiday foods A B C such as mut, banh chung, and banh day D IV)Writing: A)1- 5: Choose the best option (A, B, C orD) from the four sentences which are made up from the cues given behalf! entire company/I/ would like/ thank you! your work/r A Behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you about your work B On.behalf of the, entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work C Being behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you and your work D Being behalf, the entire company and I would like to thank you for your work 2)There/ still/ vacant places/ science/ engineering courses,! vacancies! humanities/ filled A There still have some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but vacancies in humanities have filled B There still were some vacant places of science in engineering courses, but vacancies of humanities filled C There are still some vacant places science and engineering courses have, but the vacancies humanities have been filled D There are still some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but 18 19 the vacancies in humanities have been filled 3)order/ preference! chosen! application! is requiredl and/ camrot! alteredl application! closes// A The order of preference chosen in the application is required andC8Dl1ot be altered after the application closes B The order preference has chosen the application which is required and cannot altered the application when it closes C The order of preference has chosen that the application is required and cannot be altered an application after it closes D The order and preference chosen by the application is required and cannot be altered by an application after closes 4)We / have l choose/ new managerl shortlist / five! candidates// A We have to choose the new manager shortlist from five candidates B We have choose anew manager shortlist of five candidates C We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist offive candidates D We have a choose of new manager from a shortlist among five candidates 5,' How long! it!.take/ make/ decision! my application! LSE?I/ A How long does it take and make decision about my application by LSE? B How long does it take to make a decision on my application to LSE? C How long it will take me to make a decision on my application to LSE? D How long does it take me to make my decision and my application to LSE? t, – 10 : Complete the second sentence 10 that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given 6)Three hundred students entered theswimming competition last year part  Three hundred students the swimming competition last year 7)The students will finish their English course at the end of June have  The English course the beginning of July 8)I am not tall enough to reach the top of this cupboard taller  If I reach the top of this cupboard 9)If it hadn't rained, the school trip wouldn't have been a failure caused  The failure of the school trip _ the rain 10)We finally managed to persuade my dad to let us go to the concert in  We finally my dad toilet us go to the concert B)*Writing :Below Is an advertisement for the position of secretary found In Lao dong Newspaper of March 18, 2008 ISUZU ISUZE ENGINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 19 20 (VIETNAM) LIMITED We're the factory of ISUZU ENGINE and parts manufacturing, will expand new project We are now looking for a highly knowledgeable ~d experienced person to fill in the following position SECRETARY Duty : Work with the Factorr Manager Requirement : Female, 21 • 28 years : Bachelor's degree in Japanese or English : Good command of spoken and written Japanese or English We offer attractive salary and fringe benefits to the successful candidate Interested persons are invited to apply in writing with resume and a recent photo to: GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZUEN,GINE MANUFACTURING CO (VIETNAM) LTD ,144 HOANG QUOC VIET ROAD, HANOI Write a letter to ISUZU to apply for the job mentioned in the advertisement Your letter should include the following details: - Your name, address, and date of writing - Name and address of the company • Greeting - Introduction: say where you saw the advertisement and why you are writing the letter of application - Body: mention your education and abilities that are relevant to the job's requirements _ Conclusion: express your willingness/interests to work for the company and when you are available for interview - Closing C)Describe a party that you remember Your writing should inClude: - the even that was celebrated r - where the party took place - who was there - why it was enjoyable - why it is memorable to you 20 21 ANSWER KEY I A d d c a c d c d IB) a b c d d c a IIA)1B 2A 3C 4B 5D II)B1 TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE IIC)1A 2C 3D 4C 5A 6D 7B 8A 9A KEY III 1.a c 15 b 22 b 29 a c b 16 b 23 d 30 d b 10 d 17 c 24 b 31 c a 11 a 18 b 25 b 32 b d 12 b 19 a 26 b 33 c b 13 d 20 c 27 c 34 a a 14 d 21 d 28 c 35 b 36.A 37.C 38 B 39.A 40.D 41.D 42.C 43.C 44.B 45.D 46.A 47.A 48.A 49.D 50.C 51.A 52.C 53.C 54.A 55.A 56 B (are known  know) 57 D ( constructing  constructed) 58 B (27-meters-high  27- meter- high ) 59 B ( it is  which is) 60 A (the tourism  Tourism) 61 C ( to serve  to be served) 62 C (in where  in which) 63 D (having  have) 64 B (provides  provide) 65 A ( Illiterate  Illiteracy) 66 C (with  and) 67 A (the basketball  basketball) 68 D (more than  than) 69 D (but  no word) 70 B (traditional  traditionally) IV)Writing A)1.B 2D 3A 4C 5B 6.took part in will have finished by were taller I could caused by 10 succeeded in persuading 21 10C was 22 B) PHAN DINH PHUNG ST, HANOI MARCH 25 2008 THE GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZU ENGINE MANUFACTURING C 144 HOANG QUOC VIET RD Hanoi Dear Sir, I saw in the Laodong Newspaper of March 18 that you are looking for s secratary to work with the Factory Manager I would like to apply for this position I graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, University of Social Sciences and Humanities My major was English, and my minor was Japanese In addition to my studies at the university, I finished a six – month Intensive Secretaial Course at LCMA Secretarial School The course included correspondence, typing, shorthand, and secretarial practice I have a typing speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per minute in Vietnamese I can operate a telex and a computer (Microsoft, Powerpoint and Excel) C)I remember a fantastic party I went to when I was a young girl As far as I rember, it was to celebrate the retirement of my adored uncle He had reached the age of 65 and the Electronics company y for which I had WOrked for the last 30 years organized a party in a well -known restaurant to mark his retirement The celebration was attended by many people A lot of them were his work colleagues,as well as family and friends We all had a delicious meal and then there was dancing till late at night.The music was provided by a fOlk band and every one knew each other and were very relaxed This celebration was memorable for me becauseI was a young girl and for once I was allowed to stay up late with the adults I also remember that every one was genuinely happy, especially my uncle, who had a beaming smile on his face throughout the evening 22 23 SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - THPT BẢNG A Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ==================================================== SECTION A: PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Write your answer in the space provided A associate B sociable C ancient D ancestor A walked B threatened C passed D forced A too B food C soon D good A legal B legend C generous D manager A adventure B future C mature D figure II Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress Write your answer in the space provided A comedy B collection C comical D calculate A ambitious B memorial C memory D mechanic A remove B cancel C copy D answer A Japanese B engineer C practical D questionnaire 10 A document B develop C opponent D astonish SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the spaceprovided 11 Secondary schools offer a wide of subjects A field B scope C list D range 12 When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not have happened A possibly B likely C certainly D potentially 13 - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not what we paid for it.” A worthy B worth of C worth D valuable 14 To extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will? A what B how C which D whom 15 The new system didn’t expectations A catch up with B bring about C come across D come up to 16 Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when next A they met B they to meet C to meet D should they meet 17 aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them A Fertilizers B Pesticides C Herbicides D Composts 18 When he heard the joke, he burst into loud A smile B laughter C amusement D enjoyment 19 The traffic lights to green, and the car drove on A exchanged B turned C removed D shone 20 It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview 23 24 A finely B boldly C smartly D clearly 21 We were so late that we had time to catch the train A nearly B almost C hardly D simply 22 They are going to make excursion next month A a two-week B two-weeks C two weeks' D a two-week's 23 I haven't had a very week I seem to have done nothing at all A extensive B productive C enthusiastic D economic 24 The purpose of the survey was to the inspectors with local conditions A inform B acquaint C instruct D notify 25 Do you know the man over there? A interviewed B interviewing C to interview D interviews II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it 26 Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the clean-up operation 27 One of the most important things in life is a good health 28 The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention 29 Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education 30 People are now enjoying a higher level of living 31 In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year 32 Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner 33 When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold 34 After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech 35 This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.Sở GD & ĐT III Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences Write your answer in the space provided 36 I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) to co-operate 37 The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM) about everything else 38 The noise (LESS) as the plane got farther away 39 He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) leader 40 I couldn’t help it The accident was (AVOID) 41 She was (EXTREME) knowledgeable about the history of China 42 He was very (SET) _ when his cat was run over 43 Jackson had another violent (AGREE) _ with the referee 44 Many people were buried (LIVE) after the earthquake 45 She studied (ECONOMY) at university SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION I Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word Write your answer in the space provided Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach Many beaches have waves (46) are very high These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning Don’t (47) to be able to surf properly the (48) time you try However, by practising a few times you will learn (49) to it Surfing is not a new sport Perhaps its origins need explaining It started hundreds (50) years ago in Hawaii Men swam (51) to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves These first surfers did not (52) a board They were “body surfers” Many people (53) this type of surfing today After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54) them These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (55) II Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the space provided 24 25 What you well? What you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (56) An employer will consider you seriously for a (57) when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are Clearly not everyone is equally good (58) everything You may need to improve yourself and so (59) courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength You will need to (60) some time on your self-assessment Your honesty and the desire for self- improvement will lead to (61) in getting the right job Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs Ask (62) if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63) if necessary Makea list of these things It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.If you are considering a career that (64) a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics ormusic, discuss your aptitudes with (65) expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation 56 A strong B strength C strengthen D strengthened 57 A position B location C spot D room 58 A upon B in C at D for 59 A meeting B taking C making D interviewing 60 A use B make C lose D spend 61 A success B successful C successfully D succeed 62 A you B your C yours D yourself 63 A interests B fields C opinions D attendances 64 A requires B asks C tells D urges 65 A a B an C the D this III Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below Write your answer in the space provided May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St Petersburg Conservatory His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance Before this,Sở GD & ĐT Nghệ An – Kỳ thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh năm học 2009-2010 – Môn tiếng Anh Page of 10 little attention had been given to the music behind the dance Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide 66 The best title for this passage could be A “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets” C “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death” 67 According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT A she had economic troubles B she was generous C she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music 68 According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for 25 26 A its repetitive and monotonous tones B the ballet-like quality of music C the richness and melodic drama of the music D its lively, capricious melodies 69 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music B Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide C The patronage of Madame von Meck D Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing 70 It can be inferred from the passage that A it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous B there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death C Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers D Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends SECTION D: WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 71 It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days We find 72 Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child Only when 73 While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes They accidentally cut off 74 He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain He needn't 75 While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time Despite II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word(s) 76 When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly (WRONG) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 Sandra said that she was willing to work late (MIND) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78 They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really (AS) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 79 I can't lift this table on my own (UNLESS) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80 The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping (IT) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… III Write a composition about the following topic: What you think an ideal teacher should be? 26 27 Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write about 200 words 27 28 HƯỚNG DẪN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 points) I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Write your answer in the space provided point/ correct answer × = points 1D 2B 3D 4A 5C II Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress Write your answer in the space provided.1 point/ correct answer × = points 6B 7C 8A 9C 10A SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the spaceprovided.1 point/ correct answer × 15 = 15 points 11 D 14 A 17 B 20 C 23 B12 A 15 D 18 B 21 C 24 B13 C 16 C 19 B 22 A 25 A 28 29 II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it point/ correct answer × 10 = 10 points MISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION 26 Because Because of 31 on the average on average 27 a good health good health 32 know to know how to 28 a big amount a large/ huge/enormous amount 33 advertiseAdvertised, or: that/ which had been advertised 29 Comparing Compared 34 rising raising 30 level standard 35 will lie will be lying III Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences Write youranswer in the space provided point/ correct answer × 10 = 10 points 36 refusal 39 indecisive 42 upset 45 economics 37 informative 40 unavoidable 43 38 lessened 41 extremely 44 alive SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points) I Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word Write your answer in the space provided point/ correct answer × 10 = 10 points 46 that/ which 49 how 52 use 55 instead 47 expect 50 of 53 still 48 first 51 out 54 on II Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the space provided point/ correct answer × 10 = 10 points 56 B 59 B 62 D 65 B57 A 60 D 63 C58 C 61 A 64 A III Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below Write your answer in the space provided points/ correct answer × = 10 points 66 A 68 C 70 B 67 D 69 B SECTION D: WRITING (25 points) I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it point/ correct answer × = points Suggested answers: 71 We find it difficult to make ends meet these days 72 Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house 73 They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road 74 He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway) 75 Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time II Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word(s) point/ correct answer × = points Suggested answers: 76 While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car 77 Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late 78 They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really 79 I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me 80 It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping III Write a composition about the following topic: (15 points) What you think an ideal teacher should be?Sở GD & ĐT Nghệ An – Kỳ thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh năm học 2009-2010 – Môn tiếng Anh Page 10 of 10 Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write about 200 words Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: 29 30 Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers Thank you for your cooperation and considerations THE END 30 ... evening 22 23 SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - THPT BẢNG A Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ====================================================... B D A D C B A B B 10 D 11 C 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 B 16 A 17 D 18 B 19 B 20 B 21 C 22 D 23 A 24 D 25 B 26 D 27 A 28 B 29 D 30 B 31 C 32 D 33 D 34 A 35 A 36 C 37 A 38 B 39 A 40 C Part B: Đưa hình thức... 2A 3C 4B 5D II)B1 TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE IIC)1A 2C 3D 4C 5A 6D 7B 8A 9A KEY III 1.a c 15 b 22 b 29 a c b 16 b 23 d 30 d b 10 d 17 c 24 b 31 c a 11 a 18 b 25 b 32 b d 12 b 19 a 26 b 33 c b 13 d