SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART A. LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. 1. Which college does Chris suggest would be best? 2. What entry requirements are common to all colleges? 3. How much does the course at Leeds Conservatory of Contemporary Music cost? 4. What other expenses are payable to the colleges? 5. When is the deadline of The Academy in London? Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. Colleges 6. Northdown College Facilities 7. The Academy in London A. large garden 8. Leeds Conservatory and Contemporary Music B. multiple sites 9. The Henry Music Institute C. practice rooms 10. The James Academy of Music D. recording studio E. research facility F. student carteen G. technology suite II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation TWICE. The Antarctic Polar View project maps Antarctic sea ice by using (1) _________. Problems to navigate through the water: - the safety of the ship - the speed of the ship - the (2)________ of the ship NVSAT Satellite: - Collect data - Identify difference between open water and (3) ________. Scientists can see surface of sea clearly by using (4) ________. Helicopter: - Advantage: - map the ice in the air - look for (5) ________. - Disadvantages: - much more difficulty - (6) __________. The colour of the map is (7) ____________. Problems of sending pictures in Antarctic ship: (8) __________. Measure to the problem: (9) ________ images into JPEG 2000 format. The equipment scientists need for mapping is a (10) _________ on ship. 1 PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________. A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier 2. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill. A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been 3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead 4. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron? A. when to take B. what I will take with C. on which I should take D. when I take 5. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time. A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case 6. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it. A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out 7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict 8. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that. A. over B. on C. off D. out of 9. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder. A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off 10. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in print. A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them 11. A: Why didn't you go to work yesterday? B: I was feeling a bit ____________. A. under the weather B. full of hot air C. breeze D. under pressure 12. The closets are filled with things we don’t need. We should have a _______soon. A. garage sale B. rush hour C. housekeeper D. doggy bag 13. If you want to return the suit, you must bring the __________with you as proof of purchase. A. note B. recipe C. prescription D. receipt 14. Nancy and I had both bought exactly the same kind of school bag without knowing it. It was a complete ____________. A. luck B. chance C. fortune D. coincidence 15. I think some modern designs are more like ________ of art. A. works B. makes C. objects D. jobs 16. Time will _________ whether I made a right choice or not. A. see B. say C. know D. tell 17. That kind of dress is the _________ of fashion these days. A. height B. top C. head D. lead 18. You are having problems now but I am sure things will change _________ the better soon. A. on B. to C. by D. for 19. Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfill her ________ later in life. A. makings B. potential C. capacity D. aptitude 20. If you _______ any problems when you arrive at the airport, give me a ring. A. come about B. catch on C. run into D. face up II. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. (0) have been done for you. Anthony Masters was a writer in exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. He began his eventful and versatile career like a teenager, when he was expelled from school for organizing a revolt against the 2 school uniform. In order to earn a living, he fulfilled his childhood ambition and took on writing. In 1964, at the age of 23, he published A Pocketful of Rye, a collection of short stories where freshness of style earned him a distinction of being runner – up in the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize, an established and prestigious British – based literacy award. He made the award two years later with his novel The Seahorse, after which he continued to display his considerable talent by writing both fiction or non – fiction. The inspiration for many of his novels came from his experience helping the social excluded: he ran soup kitchens for drug addicts and campaigned for the civic rights of gypsies and another ethnic minorities. His non – fiction output was typically eclectic, ranged from biographies to social histories, but it was a writer of children fiction that Masters outshone his contemporaries. His work contains a sensitivity which remains unequalled by some other writer of the genre. Answers: 0. in of III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. With the development of fast motorway systems in many countries, once remote parts of the countryside are (1. INCREASE) _________ becoming (2. ACCESS) _________ to people who live in towns and cities. In many parts of the world, rising (3. PERSON) _________ incomes have resulted in mass (4. OWN) _________ of motor cars at a time when people have more leisure time to fill. This means that there is a lot of (5. PRESS) _________ on the countryside to accept a growing number of visitors. In Britain, for example, the (6. NATION) _________ parks are used by more than one hundred million people annually. In (7. ADD) _________, similar numbers visit areas that do not enjoy the same level of (8. PROTECT) _________. Some people regard this invasion of the countryside as (9. DESIRE) _________ and they have begun campaigning to try and save some aspects of (10. TRADITION) _________ rural culture. IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. That factory turns ________ hundreds of small appliances everyday. 2. The boss asked me to make _______ the hours I missed last week. 3. The suspect was released from prison _______ bail. 4. Once again poor Colin has been passed _______for promotion. 5. Everyone approved of the scheme, but when we asked for volunteers they all hung _______. PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times? Or is it because the originators preferred odd words? Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most people don’t know who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the months. Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun from one spring season to the next. The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today, scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the calendar matching the Earth’s cycles. 3 1. What is the topic of the passage? A. how the modern calendar was named and developed B. how the months were named C. how the leap year system was developed D. how accurate the modern day is calendar 2. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are __________. A. odd B. difficult to pronounce C. inappropriate D. none of the answers 3. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________. A. calendars B. days C. astronomers D. years 4. The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. interesting B. informative C. correct D. simple 5. Which of the following will be a leap year? A. 2300 B. 2400 C. 2200 D. 2500 6. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar? A. It needs major improvements. B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today. C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years. D. none of the answers 7. Why is Caesar important in calendar making? A. He changed the length of the year . B. He extended summer. C. He has a month named for him. D. He altered the number of days in the year. 8. In what order is the information in the passage presented? A. Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar B. Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months C. names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar D. none of the answers 9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. studied B. invented C. observed D. improved 10. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important? A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter. B. It is the length of a planetary year. C. It is the most accurate number for calendars. D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar. II. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. The Alexandra Palace in north London was built with private funds as a “People’s Palace”. Serviced by its own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well (1)_______ until, two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was replaced by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 and featured, (2)________other things, a splendid organ an Great Hall, which was the size of a football pitch. Despite the extraordinarily wide range of events (3)_______ there – from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches – it always operated at a loss and by 1877 much of the park around it had been sold to speculative builders, leaving only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed, whose principal duty was to run the palace and park “for the free use of the people forever.” There were, however, (4) ________ to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be (5) _______ . The Palace continued, with (6) ________ degrees of success, as an entertainment centre. In the 1930s, it was probably most (7) ________ for being the home of the world’s first high definition television broadcasts. 4 In 1980 the building was once more devastated by fire and (8) _______ to a ruin. It was then decided to (9) _________ it and to create a major exhibition centre with community (10)_______, such as a restaurant and a health club. 1. A. inhabited B. attended C. crowded D. visited 2. A. among B. between C. from D. around 3. A. performed B. set C. staged D. laid 4. A. powers B. terms C. allowances D. authorities 5. A. fulfilled B. covered C. matched D. made 6. A. unsteady B. varying C. altering D. unsettled 7. A. distinct B. marked C. considerable D. notable 8. A. turned B. converted C. reduced D. wrecked 9. A. recover B. revise C. restore D. reform 10. A. facilities B. conveniences C. supplies D. appliances III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. All tournament chess games are played with a chess clock – that is two clocks joined together. When one player makes his move, he presses the button which stops his clock and starts his opponent’s clock. (1)_________fails to keep the time limit, no (2)________ what the position on the board, loses the game. Weekend tournaments with a fast time limit and long sessions of play of (3)________ to twelve hours a day are very strenuous and result in fatigue and time troubles. The play is quite sharp. Active, attacking chess is the (4)________ of the day and it is difficult to maintain (5)_________ sustained, precise defense against such play. A score of the game must be (6)_________ as play goes on. Each move is written down on a score sheet, which has to be handed to the tournament officials at the end of each round. The only thought in everybody’s head is to win. Talent and youth – that’s (7)_________ is needed for success at chess, with the (8)________ on youth. Some approach the board with a slow, purposeful manner (9)________ giving you a second glance – you simply don’t count. The seem to imply that the outcome is a foregone conclusion for them; you (10)_______ need to accept it with good grace. PART D. WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had _______________________________________________. 2. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On _______________________________________________. 3. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only __________________________________________. 4. Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time. The traffic jam ______________________________________. 5. This old car probably won’t last for more than three years. It’s unlikely ________________________________________. II. Write a passage of about 250 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” ---------------THE END--------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC HƯỚNG DẪN CH ẤM (Đề thi gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Total: 100pts PART A: LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. (5 pts) 1. The Henry Music Institute 2. a face-to-face interview/ an interview 3. 6,000 pound a year 4. the charges for applying/ application fee 5. January 30th Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. (5pts) 6.E 7.B 8.C 9.G 10. D II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (10pts) 1. satellites 6. time consumption 2. efficiency 7. (shades of) grey 3. (the) sea ice 8. (poor) Internet connection 4. radar 9. compress 5. leads 10. laptop PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 11. A 12. A 13. D 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. B 10. D 20. C II. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. You should also write the line of the mistakes. (10pts) Qs Mistake Correction 1 like as 2 on up 3 where whose 4 made won 5 or and 6 social socially 7 another other 8 ranged ranging 9 children children’s 10 some any 6 III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts) 1. increasingly 2. accessible 3. personal 4. ownership 5. pressure 6. national 7. addition 8. protection 9. undesirable 10. traditional IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (5 pts) 1. out 2. up 3. on 4. over 5. back PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B II. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. (10 pts) 1. B 2. A 3, C 4, A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. A III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. whoever/who 2. matter 3. up 4. order 5. a/any 6. kept 7. what 8. emphasis 9. without 10. only PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. (5pts) 1. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested into some computer companies. 2. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing. 3. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children /but she manages to look after her five children as well. 4. The traffic jam prevented Andrew from getting to the interview on time. 5. It is unlikely that this old car will last for more than three years. II. Write a passage of about 250 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” (15pts) Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ---------------THE END------------- 7 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề ———————— PART I. LISTENING Susan comes to Barclays Bank and talks to a bank clerk. Listen to their conversation. Complete the following statements by filling in the relevant words. You should use no more than THREE words. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. Susan will be a (1) _______ student. She wants to keep her money in a safe place with easy (2) _______. She is suggested to open an (3) _______ Account. The facilities the current account provides are (4) _______ and a deposit book. There are (5) _______ of interest for this account. If the balance is up to 500 pounds, the interest is (6) _______. If the balance is over 500 pounds, the interest goes up to (7) _______. The bank statement shows you the permanent record of income and (8) _______. Cashcard can be used to (9)_______ and (10) _______ the balance. PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). 1. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy 2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 3. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 4. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful 5. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined 6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and 7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However 8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but 9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish 11. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 12. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists. A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 14. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 15. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is because of (1 - migrate) ______ and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture) ______ values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes are (3 - local) ______ produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) ______ is one of the biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5 - pay) ______ parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own cars. The (6 - oppose) ______ point of view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job and in order to (7 - hand) ______ the change in their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 - thief) ______ is more common than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) ______ where most cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) ______ is not very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years. III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. 1. Most American men earn _______ average about $110 a week. 2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went _______ him. 3. My car is not worth much _______ most $ 50. 4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone _______. 5. Clive was really cut _______ when he failed his proficiency exam. IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. 1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried. A B C D 2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others. A B C D 3. If only I have done the test better than other students did. A B C D 4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful. A B C D 5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness. A B C D 6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words. A B C D 7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting. A B C D 8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions. A B C D 9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old. A B C D 10. Jim offered us presents as if it had been Xmas. A B C D PART III: READING I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. Million of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______. A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______. A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory 3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______. A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission 4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______. A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately 5. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______. A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones 6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______. A. damage their users' emotions B. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users' temperament D. change their users' social behavior 7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often _______. A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory 8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______. A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays 9. According to the writer, people should _______. A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases 10.The most suitable title for the passage could be ______. A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price" C. "They way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time" II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) ______ for the postman's arrival, always (2) ______ to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it. Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when the post (3) _____ on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) ______. There were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps. Even at the (5) ______ age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However, tearing just the corners off the envelops (6) ______ me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I carefully tore as (7) ______ to the stamps as (8) _______, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) _______. There were nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there was any (10) ______ in it. They always let me (11) ______ the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) ______ in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ______. Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs? (14) ______, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) ______ what I've done. 1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer 2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited 3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived 4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice 5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little 6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt 7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round 8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could 9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect 10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm 11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove 12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping 13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested 14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon 15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on the answer sheet. Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep. The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month. 1. What is the main point of the first paragraph? A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large. B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water. C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water. D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water. 2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly 3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density 4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement 5. Neap tides occur when A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction PART IV. WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. 1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET We ________________________ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. 2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT John said that ___________________ but he'd had too much homework to do. 3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE Gone with the Wind _________________ one of the greatest films ever made. 4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you _____________ for a few seconds. 5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED Anna _____________________ the promotion instead of her. 6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. ON My neighbors __________________well together. 7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP I wish ________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes. 8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY The police ____________________all the journalists arrived. 9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ______________ a helmet. 10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt _______________ about her life. II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if necessary. 1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me. 2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it. 3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas. 4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby. 5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun. 6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams. 7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree. 8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do. 9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year. 10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ — The end — Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm! SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên PART I. LISTENING (15 pts: 1,5/item 1. college 2. access 3. Instant 4. a cashcard 6. 5.25% 7. 7.25% 8. expenditure 9. withdraw money PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts) I. (15pts: 1/item) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. D 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. B II. (10pts: 1/item) 1. immigration 3. locally 5. unpaid 7. handle 2. cultural 4. vandalism 6. opposing 8. theft III. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. on 2. for 3. at 4. off IV. (5pts: 0.5 pt/ item) 5. A 10. B 15. A 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D PART III. READING (30 pts) I. (10pts: 1/item) 1. A 2. C 6. B 7. D II. (15pts: 1/item) 1. B 2. C 6. A 7. B 11. D 12. C III. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. D 2. B 5. two levels 10. check 9. neighborhoods 10. punishment 5. up 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. D 3. C 8. A 4. B 9. A 5. B 10. B 3. D 8. C 13. A 4. A 9. D 14. C 5. B 10. D 15. B 3. B 4. D 5. A PART IV. WRITING (20pts) I. (10pts: 1/item) 1. regret to inform/to tell you/announce that 2. he had meant to phone Sarah 3. is considered/thought to be 4. try holding your breath 5. resented one of her colleagues getting 6. and I get on 7. I hadn't used up 8. had already left when/before 9. in spite of not wearing 10. a sense of achievement II. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. Thank you very much for the French cookery book you gave me. 2. The recipes look wonderful, and I'll certainly enjoy using it. 3. I hope you and Auntie Susan had a good Christmas. 4. We stayed at home, but had a couple of day trips out nearby. 5. Our local theatre put on a production of "A Christmas Carol", which was fun. 6. I am going back to University next week, and this year I'm going to have to study hard for the final exams. 7. I've really enjoyed the course so far, but I'm not sure what to do once I get my degree. 8. The University arranges career interviews, but I don't really have a clear idea of what I want to do. 9. Hopefully it will all become clearer during the course of the year. 10. Thank you again for the lovely present, and Happy New Year! Susan comes to Barclays Bank and talks to a bank clerk. Listen to their conversation. Clerk: Good morning. What can I do for you? Susan: Good morning. I’d like to open a bank account. Clerk: What kind of account do you want? Susan: I’m not quite sure. I’ll be a college student. I simply require a safe place to keep my money and easy access to it. Can you recommend an account for me? Clerk: All right. Do you get a grant? Susan: No. I will be supporting myself. Clerk: I see. You could open an Instant Account. Susan: What’s an Instant Account? Clerk: Basically, it’s an interest account. It has all the usual current account facilities such as cashcard and a deposit book, except a chequebook, and pays competitive interest on your account when it’s in credit. There are two levels of interest for this account. If your balance is up to five hundred pounds, the interest is five point two-five percent. If your balance is five hundred or over, it attracts an even higher rate of interest which goes up to seven point two – five percent. You will receive a cashcard for our machines, so you can withdraw money with the card from any machines at any Barclays branches when the bank is closed. Susan: Oh, I see. How can I withdraw money if I have no chequebook? Clerk: Well, you have to withdraw money either using your card or visiting your branch. Susan: I see. How can I find out how much money I have in my account? Clerk: You can ask your branch and tell them how often you would like to receive your statement, which provides you with a permanent record of income and expenditure. It will show every transaction on your account and the balance remaining at the end of each day. You also can see your cashcard to check your balance. Susan: That’s fine. I think I’ll open an Instant Account. SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 07 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ PART 1. LISTENING (2 points) You will hear a talk about the changes in the American Family . Fill in the blanks with the relevant information in the outline . You will hear twice. OUTLINE Changes in the American Family * Introduction A. Traditional American family: working father , (1)……….…and two or three (2) ………….. B. Examples of new kinds of families: - Single mothers and fathers. - Married (3)………………. without children. - Young (4) ………………. return to live with their parents. - Older people sharing house to (5) ……………………………. * Social and economic reasons for change in the traditional family. - The (6)………………… rate is (7)………………………. - Unemployment among (8) ………………….adults. - Most important: (9)…………………………………………work outside the home. (10) …………………% of American women now working. PART 2. PHONETICS I. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the rest (1 point). 1. A. luxury B. example C. exist D. exempt 2. A. diving B. discover C. discipline D. divide 3. A. imagined B. released C. rained D. followed 4. A. some B. come C. love D. home 5. A. than B. theater C. theory D. thorough II. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others (1 point) 1. A. evaluate B. favorable C. convenient D. relationship 2. A. favorable B. talkative C. successful D. beautiful 3. A. company B. official C. Australia D. encounter 4. A. package B. customer C. supervisor D. accountant 5. A. harvest B. circumstances C. produce D. ceremony 1 PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences below. (1 point). 1. Staying in a hotel costs ………renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice 2. If you had taken my advice you …………in such difficulties now. A. won’t be B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. aren’t 3. Aristotle, one of the greatest natural philosophers, …………., the leading cultural and intellectual city in Greece. A. of Athens B. living in Athens C. he lived in Athens D. lived in Athens 4. I need eight hours’ sleep a night, …………my brother gets by on only five or six. A. except B. however C. whereas D. because 5. “Penny is an excellent actor!” “That goes without saying. If only she ……….to take a part in our new play!” A. agreed B. would agree C. had agreed D. was agreeing 6. “I think the amount of money in my account is incorrect.” “ You are right, sir. I’m afraid it’s a mistake ………….by one of our employees.” A. made B. is made C. has been made D. had been made 7. You …………to water the lawn. I think it’s going to rain later. A. need not B. don’t must C. don’t need D. must not 8. “Why is Terri calling the police?” “She has ………….and she’s hoping they can find it.” A. had her car stolen B. had stolen her car C. had to steal her car D. her car was stolen 9. I have never felt better than I do now. A. I feel well now B. I felt better before C. I have never felt well D. I have always felt well 10. Of all the candidates, Jane is probably …………. A. the less qualified B. the qualified less C. the most little qualified D. the least qualified II. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage below. (1 point) The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman who became a US citizen. The word “telephone” had been (1)…………existence since the 1830s and had been (2)…………to a number of inventions designed to produce sound. Bell had become interested in the possibility of long-distance speech through his work with the deaf. He was twenty-eight and his assistant, Thomas Watson, was (3)…………twenty-one when they (4)…………their great success on 10th Match 1876. Despite their long and close association, Bell’s first communication by telephone was not “Tom, come here, I want you”. (5)………… “Mr. Watson, come here, I want you”. (6)…………with excitement, Bell and Watson demonstrated their invention to a US telegram company. The company wrote to Bell, saying that his invention was interesting. However, after (7)…………it careful consideration, they had (8)…………to the conclusion that it had “no future”. Fortunately for Bell, others could see the possibilities. Within fours years of its invention, the US had 60,000 telephones. In the next twenty years that (9)…………increased to over 6 million. Today, ninety-three per cent of US homes have a telephone, a level of phone ownership no other nation comes near to equaling. Each US household makes or receives (10)…………average 3,516 calls per year, an astonishing statistic. 1. A. in B. with C. to D. out 2. A. joined B. named C. employed D. applied 3. A. quite B. just C. simply D. lately 2 4. A. managed B. achieved C. succeeded 5. A. But B. Otherwise C. Instead 6. A. Whole B. Deep C. A. Entire 7. A. regarding B. giving C. taking 8. A. reached B. A. come C. arrived 9. A. figure B. count C. measure 10. A. on B. by C. at III. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms. (1 point) 1. He really needs a (confide) …………………secretary. D. fulfilled D. Although D. Filled D. bearing D. brought D. extend D. for 2. He doesn’t know much about the subject, but he’s very (enthusiasm) ……………………… 3. Don’t be so (child) ……………………… 4. This rule do not apply (universe) ………………………… 5. The artist has performed a (spectacular)………………………attractive dance. IV. Supply the correct verb forms of the verbs in brackets. (1 point) serve include hope flourish found visit enlarge come The Singapore Botanical Gardens, (1) …………..……… in 1859, is one of the leading tropical gardens in the world. It attracts over twenty thousand visitors weekly. Some of these visitors travel from countries as far as France. Besides (2) …………..…….. as a public park, it is also a center for research on plant growth and improvement. Currently, over three thousand species of plants (3) …………………….. in the gardens. This collection is expanded by exchange and donations. Tourists (4) ……………….….. the gardens can also expect to see several varieties of orchids, (5) ……….……..….. the national flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim. V. Choose the right phrasal verbs provided in the box, then use their most suitable forms to complete the sentences below. (1 point) wash out – look after – track down – dip into press on – clear off – dry up – go off – doze off 1. My speech started well, but I …………………………... after a few minutes. 2. She had such a bad cold that I was not surprised she ………….………….….. in the middle of the afternoon. 3. He had no business there, so I told him …………..….. ……………… 4. Nurses who ……………………..…… old people have a very difficult job. 5. The gun …………………………. in his hand while he was clearing it. VI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1.5 points) 1. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early. Æ But for ………………………………………………………………………………... 3 2. He hasn’t been back to his hometown for over twenty years now. Æ It is ………………………………………………………………………………........ 3. I only recognized him when he came into the light. Æ Not until ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. ‘I’m sorry, Angela,’ said Martin, ‘I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car.’ Æ Martin apologized …………………………………………………………………… 5. I thought that George’s last novel was more interesting. Æ George’s latest novel ………………………………………………………………… VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. (1.5 points) 1. All teachers like Mary. (POPULAR) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 2. The two theories appear to be completely different. (COMMON) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 3. I found the story she told me very interesting. (FASCINATED) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 4. The rain was coming down in torrents. (CATS) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 5. You must be on time for your interview. (ESSENTIAL) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... PART 4. READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. (1 point) Sailors have a special place in English history, and many are remembered as national (1) ……………... If you visit London, you will probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square. Here stands a large (2) ……………..of Lord Nelson, an English sailor who was killed in a battle with the French navy at Trafalgar. (3) …………….. he was killed in this battle, the British navy proved stronger than the French, and so (4) ……………..sure that the great French army of Napoleon Bonaparte could not invade England. So still today the statue of Nelson, (5) …………….. of England's greatest sailors, stands at the heart of London's most famous and popular square. It is not surprising that the first Englishman (6) ……………..visit Japan was also a sailor. His name was Will Adams, and he was the pilot (navigator) of a Dutch trading ship which was shipwrecked on the coast of Japan (7) ……………..the year 1598. Adams in fact remained in Japan for the (8) ……………..of his life, and became a successful businessman. He was employed by the Shogun Ieyasu as an adviser on shipbuilding and foreign affairs, and was known by the (9) …………….."Anjin-san". He was buried in Hemi, where his (10) 4 ……………..can still be seen today. There is also a memorial to Will Adams in his home town of Gillingham, in England. II. Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. (2 points) Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory. There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage. When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories. Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization. 1. According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM? A. They revert from the long term memory. B. They are filtered from the sensory storage area. C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system. 2. The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A. passes B. adds up C. appears D. continues 3. All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the: A. STM B. long term memory C. sensory storage area D. maintenance area 4. Why does the author mention a dog's bark? A. To give an example of a type of memory B. To provide a type of interruption C. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans D. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell 5. How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time? A. By organizing it B. By repeating it 5 C. By giving it a name D. By drawing it 6. The author believes that rote rotation is: A. the best way to remember something B. more efficient than chunking C. ineffective in the long run D. an unnecessary interruption 7. The word it in the last paragraph refers to: A. encoding B. STM C. semantics D. information 8. The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A. complex B. efficient C. pretty D. regular 9. Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage? A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory. B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition. C. Cues help people to recognize information. D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult. 10. The word cues in the passage is closest in meaning to A. questions B. clues C. images D. tests PART 5. WRITING I. The graph shows the favorite types of movie in Japan. Write a passage about 150 words, describing the information shown in the graph. (2 points) Favorite types of movie Drama 10% Comedy 20 % Action 15 % Romance 55 % Drama Action Romance Comedy …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... 6 …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... II. Write a paragraph (about 150 words) about an unforgettable memory in your school days (2 points) …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... ---THE END--- 7 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 02 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PART 1. LISTENING 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. housewife 2. children 3. couple 4. adults 5. save money 6. divorce 7. high 8. young 9. Most American women 10. 54,5 PART 2. PHONETICS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A III. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. confidential 2. enthusiastic 3. childish 4. universally 5. spectacularly IV. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. founded 2. serving 3. are flourishing 4. visiting 5. including V. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. dried up 2. dozed off 3. to clear off 4. look after 5. went off VI. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard wouldn’t have taken over the family business. 2. It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. 3. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him. 4. Martin apologized to Angela for damaging/having damaged her car. 5. George’s latest novel is not as interesting as his last one. VII. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. Mary is popular with all teachers. 2. The two theories appear to have nothing in common. 3. I was fascinated by the story she told me. 4. It was raining cats and dogs. 5. It’s essential that you be on time for your interview. PART 4. READING I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. heroes 2. statue 3. Although 4. made 5. one 6. to 7. in 8. rest 9. title 10. tomb II. 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. B 1 PART 5. WRITING SOME NOTES ON WRITING Acceptable contents: + Writing should be related to the topic. + Writing should have some examples to support the opinion. Correct form: + Clear lay-out. + Good transitions. Correct style: Academic writing. + Express ideas in English structure. + Use full form. + Use English culture to express ideas. Grammar: + Approriate tenses. + Subject and verb agreement. + Prepositions. + Article. + Correct form for adjectives and abverbs + Appropriate connectors. + Punctuation. Spelling and vocabulary. I. (2 points) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. 1.0-1.4 Good Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. 0.5-0.9 Pass Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. 0-0.4 Weak Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. II. (2 points) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. 1.0-1.4 Good Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. 0.5-0.9 Pass Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. 0-0.4 Weak Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. --- HẾT--- 2 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 06 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng B) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ Part 1. Listening: (2 points) You will hear a talk about the changes in the American Family . Fill in the blanks with the relevant information in the outline . You will hear twice. OUTLINE Changes in the American Family * Introduction A. Traditional American family: working father , (1)……….…and two or three (2) ………….. B. Examples of new kinds of families: - Single mothers and fathers. - Married (3)………………. without children. - Young (4) ………………. return to live with their parents. - Older people sharing house to (5) ……………………………. * Social and economic reasons for change in the traditional family. - The (6)………………… rate is (7)………………………. - Unemployment among (8) ………………….adults. - Most important: (9)…………………………………………work outside the home. (10) …………………% of American women now working. PART 2. PHONETICS I. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the rest (1 point). 1. A. butter B. put C. sugar D. push 2. A. would B. about C. round D. out 3. A. accurate B. accept C. accident D. success 4. A. wear B. fair C. clear D. square 5. A. title B. icon C. little D. hide II. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others (1 point) 1. A. follow B. apology C. experience D. direct 2. A. involve B. hardware C. keyboard D. printer 3. A. accident B. direction C. factory D. hospital 4. A. champion B. common C. peaceful D. respect 5. A. schedule B. report C. promise D. orbit PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences below. (1 point). 1. Could you talk ……….? I’m trying to work. A. quiet B. more quiet C. quieter than D. more quietly 2. He kept his job ………the manager had threatened to sack him. A. despite B. unless C. even D. although 3. ………we were tired, we sat down beside the stream. A. Because of B. As C. If D. And 4. Wood-burning stoves …………in this factory. A. used to make B. used to be made C. were used to make D. use to be made 5. If you …………Ann, tell her I’m waiting for her at home. A. will see B. see C. saw D. to see 6. “Does Donna know about your project?” “Yes, I told her …………to do”. A. what was I planning B. what I have planned C. what did I plan D. what I was planning 7. Jane looks happy. She …………have received very good exam result. A. can B. must C. should D. mustn’t 8. The storm struck …………that thousands of acres of crops were destroyed. A. so violent B. such violent C. such violently D. with such violence 9. “Did you decide to hire Smith for the job?” “Yes, I chose him because …………. has not only the experience but also the education.” A. he does B. he has C. he is D. he 10. “Here’s some leftover cake.” “This cake is too stale ……….to guests!” A. to serve B. for serving C. to serve it D. serve II. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage below. (1 point) C&A is probably one of the largest family fashion stores in the world, and their shops are a familiar sight in (1)………… High Streets in Britain. But many British people would be surprised to learn (2)…………this fashion company has Dutch origins. Founded in the small market town of Sneek in 1841, the first C&A shop (3)…………opened by two brothers called Clemems and August Brenninkmeyer. The initials of their first names formed the name of the shop. As trade grew, more (4)………….were open across Europe and in 1922 C&A came to Britain. (5)…………success was immediate and the store was a major influence in bringing down the (6)………….of women’s clothes. It was the two brothers (7)…………started the 5day working week, at a time when shopkeepers in Britain expected their (8)…………to work a 6-day week. Today C&A employs many thousands of people. All the stores are attractively (9)…………with good use of space, lighting and plenty of individual changing rooms where (10)…………can try things on in comfort before they buy. 1. A. every B. most C. more D. each 2. A. that B. if C. and D. because 3. A. were B. have C. had D. was 4. A. stores B. places C. parts D. houses 5. A. They B. This C. That D. Their 6. A. value B. figures C. cost D. money 7. A. which B. who C. what D. whom 8. A. staff B. groups C. offices D. employers 9. A. drawn B. designed C. set D. put 10. A. customers B. patients C. ones D. persons III. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms. (1 point) 1. She behaved (grateful) ……………………to everyone around her. 2. Charlie Chaplin was an accomplished (perform) ………………………… 3. Many (represent) ……………………of the older generation were there. 4. The exhibition is held (annual) ……………………… 5. (populate) ………………………is one main cause of pollution IV. Supply the correct verb forms of the verbs in brackets. (1 point) serve hope found enlarge include flourish visit come The Singapore Botanical Gardens, (1) ………………….... in 1859, is one of the leading tropical gardens in the world. It attracts over twenty thousand visitors weekly. Some of these visitors travel from countries as far as France. Besides (2) …………….……….. as a public park, it is also a center for research on plant growth and improvement. Currently, over three thousand species of plants (3) …………………… in the gardens. This collection is expanded by exchange and donations. Tourists (4) ………………….. the gardens can also expect to see several varieties of orchids, (5) …………………….. the national flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim. V. Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles. (1 point) 1. Do you think this red tie goes ……….. my blue suit? 2. Look ……….. . it’s falling. 3. Let Tom work it ……….. ; he has an aptitude for figures. 4. My alarm clock went ……….. at 6:00. 5. The old man passed ……….. in his sleep. VI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1.5 points) 1. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early. Æ But for ……………………………………………………………………………….. 2. He hasn’t been back to his hometown for over twenty years now. Æ It is …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I only recognized him when he came into the light. ÆNot until ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. ‘I’m sorry, Angela,’ said Martin, ‘I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car.’ ÆMartin apologized …………………………………………………………………… 5. I thought that George’s last novel was more interesting. ÆGeorge’s latest novel ………………………………………………………………… VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. (1.5 points) 1. All teachers like Mary. (POPULAR) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 2. The two theories appear to be completely different. (COMMON) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 3. I found the story she told me very interesting. (FASCINATED) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 4. The rain was coming down in torrents. (CATS) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... 5. You must be on time for your interview. (ESSENTIAL) Æ ………………………………………………………………………………...................... PART 4. READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. (1 point) Sailors have a special place in English history, and many are remembered as national (1) ……………... If you visit London, you will probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square. Here stands a large (2) ……………..of Lord Nelson, an English sailor who was killed in a battle with the French navy at Trafalgar. (3) …………….. he was killed in this battle, the British navy proved stronger than the French, and so (4) ……………..sure that the great French army of Napoleon Bonaparte could not invade England. So still today the statue of Nelson, (5) …………….. of England's greatest sailors, stands at the heart of London's most famous and popular square. It is not surprising that the first Englishman (6) ……………..visit Japan was also a sailor. His name was Will Adams, and he was the pilot (navigator) of a Dutch trading ship which was shipwrecked on the coast of Japan (7) ……………..the year 1598. Adams in fact remained in Japan for the (8) ……………..of his life, and became a successful businessman. He was employed by the Shogun Ieyasu as an adviser on shipbuilding and foreign affairs, and was known by the (9) …………….."Anjin-san". He was buried in Hemi, where his (10) ……………..can still be seen today. There is also a memorial to Will Adams in his home town of Gillingham, in England. II. Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. (2 points) As viewed from space, Earth's distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds. Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life. Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million km (93 million miles). Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system. Its rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which, coupled with the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars. Most meteors burn up in the Earth's atmosphere before they can strike the surface. The planet's active geological processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it was formed. The Earth has a single natural satellite - the Moon. 1. Approximately how much of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen? A. One-fourth B. One-half C. Three-fourths D. All of it 2. Which of the following helps to create Earth's magnetic fields? A. Its blue waters B. Its nitrogen atmosphere C. Its molten metal core D. The Moon 3. What two factors help protect the Earth from radiation? A. Magnetic field and atmosphere B. Rapid spin and molten iron-nickel core C. The Sun and the Moon D. Blue waters and white clouds 4. In the second sentence, "consisting" most nearly means A. hardening B. containing C. withholding D. shortening 5. Why does the Earth show almost no signs of having been hit by numerous meteors in the past? A. Humans have built over most of the craters. B. Most meteors fell into the ocean and not on land. C. Earth's magnetic field repeled most meteors. D. Earth's natural geologic activity has eliminated most traces. 6. The main idea of this passage is that A. there are life-supporting characteristics on Earth. B. Earth is predominantly water. C. Earth has no common characteristics with other planets. D. Earth is the only planet with a moon. 7. The word "distinguishing" as it is used in this selection means. A. elevating in nature. B. devastating in nature. C. characteristics like all other planets. D. characteristics that set it apart from other planets. 8. It's probable that the next paragraph would discuss. A. people on planets. B. the solar system as a whole. C. the Earth's natural satellite - the Moon. D. rings around Saturn. 9. As used in this selection, the word "harbor" is synonymous with A. support B. surround C. water D. include 10. This selection leads one to believe that. A. Earth never gets hit by meteors. B. Earth always gets hit by meteors. C. Earth was hit by meteors in some past time period. D. Earth may be bombarded by meteors in the near future. Part 5. Writing: I. The graph shows the number of children visiting Sunflower park from 1995 to 2010. Write a passage about 150 words, describing the information shown in the graph. (2 points) Number of people Children visiting Sunflower park 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 1995 2000 Drama 10% 2005 2010 Year …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... II. Write a paragraph (about 150 words) about an unforgettable memory in your school days (2 points) …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... --- THE END --- SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 03 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng B) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PART 1. LISTENING 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 6. divorce 1. housewife 7. high 2. children 8. young 3. couple 9. Most American women 4. adults 10. 54,5 5. save money PART 2. PHONETICS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. D 10. A II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A III. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 4. annually 1. gratefully 5. Overpopulation 2. performer 3. representatives IV. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 4. visiting 1. founded 5. including 2. serving 3. are flourishing V. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 4. off 1. with 5. away 2. out 3. out VI. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard wouldn’t have taken over the family business. 2. It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. 3. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him. 4. Martin apologized to Angela for damaging/having damaged her car. 5. George’s latest novel is not as interesting as his last one. VII. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. Mary is popular with all teachers. 2. The two theories appear to have nothing in common. 3. I was fascinated by the story she told me. 4. It was raining cats and dogs. 5. It’s essential that you be on time for the interview. PART 4. READING I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. heroes 6. to 2. statue 7. in 3. Although 8. rest 4. made 9. title 5. one 10. tomb II. 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. C 6. A 2. C 7. D 3. A 8. C 4. B 9. A 5. D 10.C PART 5. WRITING SOME NOTES ON WRITING Acceptable contents: + Writing should be related to the topic. + Writing should have some examples to support the opinion. Correct form: + Clear lay-out. + Good transitions. Correct style: Academic writing. + Express ideas in English structure. + Use full form. + Use English culture to express ideas. Grammar: + Approriate tenses. + Subject and verb agreement. + Prepositions. + Article. + Correct form for adjectives and abverbs + Appropriate connectors. + Punctuation. Spelling and vocabulary. I. (2ps) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent 1.0-1.4 Good 0.5-0.9 Pass 0-0.4 Weak Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. II. (2ps) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. 2 1.0-1.4 Good 0.5-0.9 Pass 0-0.4 Weak Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. --- HẾT--- 2 TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1 Web: http://bacninh.edu.vn/thptthuanthanh1 Ngày 14/03/2013 (Bài thi gồm 06 trang) BÀI THI HSG CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Thời gian: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HỌ VÀ TÊN THÍ SINH: ………………………………………………SBD: …………………. SỐ PHÁCH(THÍ SINH KHÔNG GHI VÀO MỤC NÀY): Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. 1. …………..is one of the most important capitals in the world. A. London, I was born, B. London, that the place I was born C. London, where I was born, D. London, which I was born 2. Although we need more energy, we should consider the ……… of a nuclear power station. A. disadvantageously B. disadvantaged C. disadvantages D. disadvantageous 3. The man to ………….. you talked yesterday is a professor at Boston university A. whom B. who C. whose D. that 4. I didn’t get the job………..which I applied. A. on B. for C. at D. in 5. The sun , water and the wind are ....................... sources of energy. A. exchanged B. limited C. possessed D. alternative 6. '…………… send this document to my office by fax?' 'Certainly.' A. Would you like B. Would you mind C. Could you D. Why not 7. The health of our children is being ………… by exhaust fumes. A. danger B. endanger C. dangerous D. endangered 8. In some countries environmental organizations have been …………… to inform people and gain their support. A. made up B. set up C. brought up D. taken up 9. We continue to ………. rainforests and increase the dangers of global warming. A. cut off B. cut in C. cut out D. cut down 10. The natural environment consists ............ all natural resources. A. in B. of C. to D. on Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. It is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by others. Yet in many sports (1) ______, there is a mark which is not significant in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes (2) ______ to break it. The most famous of these is the attempt to run the mile in (3) ______ than four minutes. In 1945, the mile record was (4) ______ to 4 minutes, 1.5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student called Roger Bannister decided to try and break the record. He had been (5) ______ for this day since running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the (6) ______ year. 1 THÍ SINH KHÔNG GHI VÀO PHẦN NÀY Two other runners set the pace for him, and (7) ______ 250 yards to go he burst ahead for the finish. He wrote afterwards: ‘My body had exhausted all its energy, but it (8) ______ on running just the same ... Those (9) ______ few seconds seemed never ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape ... I jumped like a man making a desperate attempt to save himself from danger’. Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59, 4 seconds. (10) ______ this record has been broken on many occasions since, Bannister’s achievement will never be forgotten. 1: A. happenings B. events C games D matches 2: A. try B. try on C. try out D. try for 3: A. smaller B. less C. lower D. under 4: A. broken down B. lessened C. brought down D. decreased 5: A. trying B. studying C. running D. training 6: A. early B. previous C. past D. former 7: A. on B. in C. with D. by 8: A. went B. continued C. ran D. got 9: A. last B. late C. latest D. later 10: A. But B. In spite of C. However D. Although Circle the letter A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each question. 1. a. govern b. goal c. game d. Germany 2. a. body b. host c. over d. only 3. a. champion b. attract c. national d. Popular 4. a. held b. event c. continent d. television 5. a. because b. visit c. answer d. poison Circle the letter A, B, C or D whose stress pattern is different from the rest in each question. 1. A. national B. victory C. machine D. popular 2. A. committee B. refugee C. employee D. referee 3. A. official B. cycling C. become D. aquatic 4. A. advance B. gymnasium C. solidarity D. variety 5. A. nation B. gather C. facilities D. stadium 2 Circle the letter A, B, C or D to complete the following social exchanges. 1. A: “More coffee? Anybody?” B: “………………….” A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid” B. I’d love to C. yes, please D. It’s right. I think 2. A: “Do you like the weather here?” B: “I wish it…………………” A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. won’t rain D. hadn’t rained 3. A: “Oh, I’m really sorry” B: “…………………” A. It was a pleasure B. That’s all right C. Thanks D. Yes, why? 4. A: “What’s your hobby, Hoa? B: “…………………….” A. Well, I like collecting stamps B. Oh, with computers C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone 5. A: “You look nice today .I like your new hairstyle” B: “………………………” A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Shall I? Thanks C. Oh, Well done D.I feel interesting to hear that Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer. If when you hear the words 'international athlete', you imagine a runner in an exotic location, enjoying life in a five-star hotel, think again. I won the Dublin Marathon and the European Games and I now want to win a place in the Olympic Games. I also have a demanding job and a family life to organize. My life is exciting, but I don't live in luxury. My route to the top was not what you might expect. I ran until I was sixteen, then went to college and got married. At 25 I made a come-back. That year my daughter was four and although fitting in a full-time job, family and running was not easy, I was managing it all fine. Then I had to stop when I hurt my left knee while running. I started back again a year later, and I'm now running really well. I am pleased that I am now performing at a high level, but I know that if I make it to the Olympic team there will be more training to do. I may have to decide to work only part-time then, until midday, and get somebody to help with the housework. You have to take an opportunity to compete in the Olympics when it comes because you don't know if it will ever come again. For the moment, though, training has to fit around everything else in my life. I usually run into work, nearly eight miles along a main road, in my running shoes and tracksuit. Then I quickly change into my work uniform - my employers are used to that! They also understand about the demands of life as an athlete, which means I do not work weekends because of races.' 1 : Why did the writer give up running when she was 25? A. She wanted to study at college. B. She had a child to look after. C. She was working full-time. D. She suffered an injury. 2 : What does the writer say about her employers? A. They want her to work weekends. B. They allow her free time for running. 3 C. They pay for some of her equipment. D. They would like her to give up running. 3 : What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text? A. to give advice to other female runners B. to complain about her lack of time for running C. to show how difficult being a runner can be D. to describe her fitness training program 4 : Which of the following is the best description of the writer? A. An athlete who has not won important competitions because of the pressures of family and work. B. A woman who put her ambition to win competitions before her duties as a mother. C. An excellent runner who has won a number of competitions thanks to a lot of hard work. D. A disappointed runner who would like to have the luxuries that other international athletes have. 5 : If she joins the Olympic team, the writer is thinking of __________. A. training more at weekends B. spending more time at home. C. giving up her present job D. reducing her working hours Give the correct form of the word in the parentheses. 1. How much does ............................................. of this club cost? 2. She is extremely ........................................ about the history of art. (MEMBER) (KNOW) 3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ........................... every day. (TROUBLE) 4. His boss told him off because he had behaved ...................................... (RESPONSIIBLE) 5. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ............................................. when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) 6. 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) 7. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the .......................... species (DANGER) III. Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase ONCE only. made her blood boil jumped out of her skin kept her head lost her head pulled her legs took her breath away had a lump in her throat gave me the cold shoulder 4 1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She..................................................... 2. It really ......................................................to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him. 3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ............................... as she watched him get on the train. 4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really................................... 5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She............................................................................... 6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost.............................................. 7. My sister remained very calm. She............................................................................................... 8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only.........................................................! 9. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that best suits the meaning of the underlined word(s). 1. On March 2nd, they suffered their worst defeat of the game. a. failure b. victory c. conquest d. surrender 2. He was the captain of the football team for 5 years and le the team to some impressive victories. a. boss b. referee c. head d. striker 3. As expected, she could not come first in the annual tennis tournament. a. crowd b. profession c. match d. competition 4. There is no doubt that Vietnam will host the World Cup at some point in the future. a. work b. organize c. drop d. welcome 5. Quite a few volunteers came forward to raise funds for the underprivileged children. a. member b. staff c. unpaid assistant d. paid workers 6. The committee have elected John as chairman. a. board b. viewers c. president d. institute 7. Arsenal was bitterly upset about failing their opportunity to become the champion. a. proud b. saddened c. gone up d. heated 8. The whole team cannot get accustomed to the changeable weather of the city. a. put up with b. get used to c. get rid of d. understand 9. The team has very high standards of discipline which are not to be broken by any members under any circumstances. a. practicing b. organization c. living d. regulation 10. Maradona is a world famous soccer star. a. swimming b. tennis c. movie d. football Rewrite the following sentences with the word(s) provided so that the meaning of each sentence remains unchanged. 1. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 2. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR) …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 3. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now. →The woman ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He never suspected that the money had been stolen. At no time ................................................................................................................. . 5. I have never seen such a mess in life. Never in .................................................................................................................... . 6. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast. →Bed and breakfast ……………………………………………………………………… 7. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December. →This offer ………………………………………………………………………………. 8. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre. →There …………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Only one person knew what had caused the fire. →The cause ………………………………………………………………………………. 10. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL) ………………..………………………………………………………………………………… Circle the letter A, B, C, or D that needs correcting. 1. He didn’t forget filling petrol on the way home yesterday. A B C D 2. Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is A B the destruction of habitat by human activities. C D 3. It is really sad how many people have the misconception that reading is bored . A B C D 4. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an A B introduced disease can have severely effects on that species. C D 5. Could you please give me some handkerchieves in the box on the table? A B C D 6 SỞ GD&ĐT ....... ———————— ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2014- 2015 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. 1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather. A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted 2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum 3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned 4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down 5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the important museums and buildings. A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring 6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance. A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy 7. His sister was full of_________ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car. A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy 8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room. A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve 9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out 10. _________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here. A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First 11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the union and the employers. A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse 12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked. A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified 13. His illness made him_________ of concentration. A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless 14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet? A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted 15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat. A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having 16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college? A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to finish 17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to? A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut 18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’. A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came 19. I_____________ saying what I think. A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when 20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time. A. could stop B. could have stopped C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use. 0. traditional → traditionally 1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________ 4. _____________________ 5. _____________________ 6. _____________________ 7. _____________________ 8. _____________________ 9. _____________________ 10. _____________________ Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks. Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)….. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)……. So when Jack suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop)………all morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (4. pleasant)………...to sit down. We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall. The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain (6. beat)…….against the windows. Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb)……..at the (8. enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9. lead) ………in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they did not pay the (10.slight)……. attention. Section B: Reading Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below. The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1)………… about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the world, but they are most common in warm seas. Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African elephant. The smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)…………..water. All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks. A shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. They also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals. 1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange 2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over 3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary 4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly 5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand 6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks 7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate 8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear 9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive 10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks. Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (1)………… A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2)…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which is necessary for good (5)………… Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beriberi, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The (8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins. Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy. Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A, B, C or D. Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy. Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The number of nonnative users of English. B. The French influence on the English language. C. The expansion of English as an internatonal language. D. The use of English for science and tecnology. 2. English began to be used beyond England approximately............................. A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600 3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT ..................................... A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries. D. colonization 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English. B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English. C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising. D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English. 5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A. A quarter million B. Half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million. Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use: BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide business. At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all chocolate is bought at this time. (1)____. Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three thousand years ago. The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds. (2)____. In English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a misspelling from the 17th century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans. The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3)____. This is from the world in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4)____. The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17th century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate. (5)____. But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6)____. The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons, combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat. (7)____. At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In 1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8)____. It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars each week. (9)____. The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This is when the humble chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of conventional snacks. At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10)____. Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch your next chocolate bars. A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans. B. A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate. C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl. D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be melted down in hot water. E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate. F. Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands. G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden elsewhere. H. As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business. I. This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers. J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for welcoming visitors. K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs. Section C: Writing Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one. 1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. ......... 2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man............................................... .................................................. ................... 3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill. At the foot .................................................. .................................................. ..................... 4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club . Were you .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him. It is .................................................. .................................................. ................................. 6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself. He................................................ .................................................. ........................................ 7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer. He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success . Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................ 9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time. It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. .................... 10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too. Not only .................................................. .................................................. ............................. Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way : 1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic: How do movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2013- 2014 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh- lớp 12 Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40điểm) Part I (1x 20= 20 điểm) Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 A C A D A A Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D C B A A Part II (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. acquiring → acquired 6. vocation → vocational 2. explicitness → explicitly 7. like → as 3. few → a few 8. assumption → assume 4. and → to 9. certainly → certain 5. but → to 10. intention → intended Part III (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. thunderstorm 2. raincoat 3. shopping 4. pleasure 5. deserted 7 B 17 D 8 A 18 D 9 C 19 B 10 D 20 C 6. beating 7. disturbance 8. entrance 9. led 10. slightest Section B: Reading (35 điểm) Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B Part II (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1.discovered 2. lead 6. diseases 7. disorders Part III (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. C 2. D 3. B Part IV (1x 10= 10 điểm) 1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D 6. B 7. A 9. B 10. D 3. suffer 4. contain 5. health 8. knowledge 9. necessary 10. available 4. C 6.A 8. A `5. C 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H Section C: Writing (25 điểm) Part I (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. She reminded him to phone the police. 2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church 4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club. 5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him. 6. He can’t have done it by himself. 7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer. 8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time. 10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly. Part II (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. You should take the price into consi….. 2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars…….. 3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years. 4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a……. 5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted…….. Part III (10 điểm) – Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: - Thí sinh phải xác định được ảnh hưởng của phim và truyền hình đối với cách ứng xử của con người, cả về mặt tích cực lẫn tiêu cực - Nêu được 2- 3 ý nhỏ cho mỗi ý lớn - Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (dùng cấu trúc đơn giản nhưng diễn đạt rõ ý) - Sai không quá 5 lỗi nhỏ (về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ…..) thì không trừ điểm SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) PART A: LISTENING Listen to the interview with Dr Jane Goodall and complete the notes. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS in each blank. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. Thursday 23 Interview with Jane Goodall A typical day in Africa Stays in a place called Gombe/ gets up at (1)_______ am. Breakfast – (2)_______ and coffee. Find chimps and spends the day (3)_______ them in the forest. Very (4)______, but always interesting. Lunch – nothing. Hardest part – when feels most tired at around (5)______ pm. Stops following chimps when it gets (6)______ and they start to settle down for the night. Goes dark by (7)_______pm. Swims in Lake Tanganyika. Typical dinner – cooks (8)______ , (9)_______ and tomatoes over an open (10)______. A typical day in the UK Lives in Bournmouth. Breakfast at (11)_______. Before breakfast, works for (12)_______. Spends morning and afternoon writing letters – replies to all, especially ones from (13)_______. Has (14)______ with family in the late afternoon. Then goes for a walk with her (15)______. Supper, then work. PART B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence below. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet. 1. The park __________ hundreds of species of endangered animals. A. contains B. consists C. composes 2. It’s 4 miles further if you don’t take the __________ cut. A. narrow B. by C. short 3. There are fast-growing __________ of fir tree here in this park. A. varieties B. variances C. variants 4. “What are you doing?” Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên D. holds D. half D. variations A. No B. Neither C. None D. Nothing 5. I like listen to sweet __________ in my free time. A. guitar B. ballads C. pops D. jazz 6. These pills will __________ your pain. A. prevent B. ease C. simplify D. avoid 7. He was a(n) __________ man who was determined to be rich by any means. A. ambitious B. mature C. brilliant D. romantic 8. She study hard and got a degree with __________ colors. A. scarlet B. red C. soaring D. flying 9. The old manager has just retired, so Jack takes __________ his position. A. on B. out C. in D. up 10. It is __________ for you to stay in New York with just a few dollars in your pocket. A. incapable B. unable C. impossible D. irresponsible II. Put the words in capitals in the right forms. SCHOOL REPORT Margaret started English Literature this term, and I am afraid that her (1)__________ to the subject has not been entirely (2)__________. She has not shown much enthusiasm, and does not always pay (3)__________ in class. Her assignments are often (4)__________, because she is so untidy, and because of her (5)__________ to check her work thoroughly. She failed to do any (6)__________ before the end of term test, and had poor results. She seems to have the (7)__________ idea that she can succeed without studying. She has also had many (8)__________ and has frequently arrived late for class. This has resulted in several (9)__________. Although Margaret is a (10)__________ student in some respects, she has not had a satisfactory term. 1. INTRODUCE 2. SUCCESS 3. ATTEND 4. READ 5. FAIL 6. REVISE 7. MISTAKE 8. ABSENT 9. PUNISH 10. GIFT III. Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space. Supermarkets The every time I go to a supermarket I ask myself why I go shopping there so often. Last time I ended up buying all the kinds of things when the all I really wanted was a packet of rice and a small loaf, but could find neither of them. I looked in every one corner of the shop but there was simply no a sign of these products. I looked carefully on either side of the aisles but it was no any good. I ought to confess here that I had forgotten my glasses! All of I could see was rows of colorful shapes of all sizes. I decided to ask an assistant. They were all a busy of course and none of them was anywhere nearby in any case. Meanwhile I had been filling my basket 0 ………the…………… 00 …………√ ….…….. 1 ………………………. 2 ………………………. 3 ………………………. 4 ………………………. 5 ………………………. 6 ………………………. 7 ………………………. 8 ………………………. 9 ………………………. 10 ……………………… 11 ……………………… 12 ……………………… Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên with all the kinds of things I thought I wanted. 13 ……………………… After I had paid, I had no money left for the 14 ……………………… weekend, but I hadn’t bought either of the things 15 ……………………… I wanted! PART C: READING I. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct answer. Identify your choice by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. SPORT IN PRISON For all the arguments about prison, there is no getting (1)__________ from the fact that it exists. Once the judge and (2)__________ have done their job, we have to (3)__________ thousands of men and women occupied until they are (4)__________. Sport is ideal (5)__________ prisoners for many reasons. Being (6)__________ punishes people by taking away their freedom; just because someone gets in (7)__________ with the law, we have no (8)__________ to take away their health as well. Secondly, the (9)__________ that you feel when you are (10)__________ up for a long prison (11)__________ can make you very anti-social and aggressive. The (12)__________ thing we want is for people to come out (13)__________ ten years, or even ten months, and (14)__________up the first person they see. Sport provides a way of controlling that (15) __________. 1. A. away B. out C. back D. far 2. A. panel B. team C. jury D. board 3. A. hold B. store C. preserve D. keep 4. A. abandoned B. remanded C. released D. charged 5. A. to B. for C. in D. with 6. A. inwards B. indoors C. internal D. inside 7. A. mess B. trouble C. worry D. trial 8. A. right B. fairness C. justice D. demand 9. A. uniqueness B. remoteness C. isolation D. individuality 10. A. keyed B. broken C. closed D. locked 11. A. contract B. experience C. sentence D. course 12. A. best B. last C. final D. terminal 13. A. after B. before C. during D. over 14. A. hit B. beat C. mug D. fight 15. A. crime B. guilt C. assault D. violence II. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swan. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these flora of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “others” in bold refers to A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas 5. The word “bear” in bold could best be replaced by which of the following? A. call for B. provide C. tolerate D. suffer III. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Most of us tend to think of production when we think of mass media industries. After all, it is the output of this production – the papers we read, the cable TV shows we watch – that grab our attention, make us happy or angry, interested or bored. Moreover, most public discussion about mass communication tends to be about production. The latest gossip about that actor will be in what film, the angry comments a mayor makes about the violence on local TV news, the newest CDs by an up-and-coming group – these are the kinds of topics that focus our attention on the making of content, not its distribution or exhibition. Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên Media executives know, however, that production is only one step in the arduous and risky process of getting a mass media idea to an audience. Distribution is the delivery of the produced material to the point where it will be shown to its intended audience. The activity takes place out of public view. We have already mentioned the NBC acts as a distributor when it disseminates television programming via satellite to TV stations. When Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. delivers its Philadelphia Inquirer to city newsstands, when Twentieth – Century – Fox moves its Musicland stores, they are involved in distribution to exhibitions. 1. In this passage, “arduous” means________. A. difficult B. lucrative C. lengthy D. free 2. The passage states that people tend to focus on production because _______. A. it takes place out of public view B. mass media companies do not own production divisions C. the output of mass media is intended to grab our attention D. companies can function as both producers and distributors 3. In this passage, to “disseminate” means to _______. A. create B. send out C. take in D. fertilize 4. This passage states that distribution is_______. A. the first step in mass media production B. the most talked-about step in mass media production C. at least as important as production D. not as important as exhibition 5. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ________. A. tell an interesting story B. define a concept clearly C. describe a scene vividly D. argue with the reader IV. WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words so that they have the same meaning as the given sentences. Do not change the words given in any way. 1. Be careful of thieves if you go to that part of town. (Watch) ________________________________________________________________________ _____ 2. Please behave in my house as you would in your own house. (make) ________________________________________________________________________ _____ 3. Nobody helped me to build this. (own) Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên ________________________________________________________________________ _____ 4. I don’t really like this kind of music. (keen) ________________________________________________________________________ _____ 5. Most university students need the financial support of their parents. (depend) ________________________________________________________________________ _____ II. Wring a topic “There are some advantages and disadvantages of the cinema. ” Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay about 250 – 300 words to an educated non – specialist audience on this topic. You should give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. ---------- THE END ---------- SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Tổng điểm: 100 điểm PART A. LISTENING 15 points: 1 pt/item 1. 6:45 6. dark 2. bread 7. 7:30/ seven thirty 3. following 8. beans 4. tiring 9. onions 5. 3:00 10. fire PART B: LEXICO – GRAMMAR: 2.5 point I. 10 pts: 1 pt/item 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. D II. 10pts: 1pt/ item 1. introduction 3. attention 5. failure 7. mistaken 2. successful 4. unreadable 6. revision 8. absences III. 15 pts: 1pt/item 11. 9:00/ nine 12. 3 hours 13. children 14. tea 15. dog 9. D 10. C 9. punishments 10. gifted Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên 1. the 4. one 2. the 5. a 3. √ 6. √ PART C. READING I. 15 point: 1 pt/item 1.A 4. C 2. B 5.B 3. D 6. D 7. any 8. of 9. √ 10. a 11. √ 12. √ 13. the 14. √ 15. the 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên II. 5 points: 1 pt/ item 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B III. 5 points: 1 pt /item 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B PART D. I. 5 points: 1pt/ item 1. Watch thieves if you go to that part of town. 2. Please make yourself at home. 3. I built this on my own. 4. I’m not really keen on this kind of music. 5 Most university students depend on the financial support of their parents. II. 20 points The candidate’s essay should include the following points: - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 2.5 pts - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 12.5 pts - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 5.0 pts ---------- THE END ---------- SỞ GD&ĐT ....... ———————— ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2014- 2015 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points) 1. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 2. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target 3. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce 4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester 5. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable 7. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so 8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side 9. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.” A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (20 points) 1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER) 2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW) 3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE) 4. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY) 5. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ (RESPONSIBLE) 6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) 7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet. (ORGANISE) 8. 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) 9. 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 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8 points) made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat kept her head lost her head gave me the cold shoulder pulled her legs took her breath away 1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______ 2. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him. 3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ___ as she watched him get on the train. 4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______ 5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______ 6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______ 7. My sister remained very calm. She ______ 8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______! BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points) 1. Mr. Pike, who is supposed ______ (witness) the accident, ______ (leave) the town. 2. At this time next week they ______ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 3. He said that he watered the plants every day. He _____ (water) them. If he _____ (have), they wouldn’t have died. 4. No sooner the announcement ______ (make) than everyone started complaining. 5. They said they never ______ (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before. 6. We ______ (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came. 7. The pop star who ___ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids _____ (recognise) by _____ (wear) dark glasses. 8. There’s no point ______ (try) to get Tim ______ (lend) you his car. 9. Not until John ______ (receive) the offer of promotion in writing he ______ (celebrate) 10. He ______ (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he ______ (not / buy) it. II. READING Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use and (4)_____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the (8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood 2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil 4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse 5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels 6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume 7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate 8. A. way B. kind C form D. type 9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes 10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble 11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry 12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect 13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium 14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented 15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points) I was reading an article last week in (1)_____ the writer described (2) _____ her children has changed as they (3)_____ up. When they were small she had to (4)_____ up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5)_____ her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6)_____ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might (7)_____ after her husband, who admitted having (8)_____ an uncontrollable child who (9)_____ most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10)_____ else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had (11)_____ out of all their naughty behavior, and (12)_____ up serious hobbies (13)_____ as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything without (14)_____ it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15)____, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) (5 points) 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. III. WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points) 1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely ................................................................................................................................... 2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ..................................................................................................................................... 3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has ................................................................................................................................ 4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not ................................................................................................................................. 5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was ....................................................................................................................................... 6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to .................................................................................................................................... 7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The .......................................................................................................................................... 8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had .......................................................................................................................................... 9. 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 ................................................................................................................................. KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 02) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer 2. A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive 3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium ghost 4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating 5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperature D. valuable 2. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate 3. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 D. 4. A. vocabulary 5. A. applicant B. assistance C. develop D. evidence B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts) 1- 2- 3. My father (work) in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return) the month after next, I (not see) him for fourteen months. 4. We looked out of the window and saw it (rain), so we stayed in. 5. TV chat shows (increase) in number all the time. 6. The camera (disappear) when we came in. 7. The woman (accuse) of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time. 8 - 9. Not until we (arrive) at his house we (discover) that he was on holiday. 10. After (take) to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday. II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts) 1. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over 2. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals. A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally 3. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness. A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What 4. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for 5. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man. A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 6. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month. A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised 7. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless 8. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______. A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier 9. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class. A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping 10. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts) JUDO Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin) _____ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight) _____. Although they use physical (3. violent) _____ against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose) _____ and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense) _____ sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) _____ if they join a club where the (7. instruct) _____ are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) _____ sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) _____ practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) _____ as a means of relaxation in their spare time. IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts) 1. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances. A B C D 2. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. A B C D 3. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back. A B C D 4. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination A B C D 5. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available. A B C D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam. A B C D 7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel. A B C D 8. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after the presentation. A B C D 9. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals. A B C D 10. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction. A B C D SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts) TSUNAMI IN JAPAN Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) ______ away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (2) ______ pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3) ______, but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) ______ higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) ______ 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) ______ stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists. Thousands of people (7) ______ near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately (8) ______ some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later said (9) ______ coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) ______. The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely. II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10pts) Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (5) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______ positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because, (9) ______ in a very modern society, the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family. 1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences 2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although 3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate 4. A. to B. at C. with D. of 5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems 6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness 7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior 8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active 9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never 10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts) Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motionpicture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world. After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio. But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion. 1. Which of the following is the title for the passage? A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons 2. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________. A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful 3 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney? A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving 4. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to __________. A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons. C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses. 5. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult 6. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known 7. It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies. C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed. 8. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand 9. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation. C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability. 10. In future years it is most likely that ___________. A. the Disney name will stay well–known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons. C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts) 1. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months. → It is _____ 2. I meant to post that letter before lunch. → What _____ 3. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity. → Only if _____ 4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS. → Enormous _____ 5. Success depends on hard work. → The harder _____ 6. She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime. → She found _____ 7. They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally. → The keys _____ 8. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax. → It _____ 9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone. → You should _____ 10. We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily. → But for _____ II. Use the given word to write the second 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. (5pts) 1. They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD 2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY 3. Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED 4. I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH 5. The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. ____________________ NEED III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts) 1. Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind. 2. Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country 3. Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4. Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today. 5. Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 03) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery 2. A. reserve 3. A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold B. determine C. famine D. dine 4. A. examine 5. A. sacred B. decided C. contaminated D. watered II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment 2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate 3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular 4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster 5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts) 1. According to the boss, John is the most ______ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable 2. The children went _______ with excitement. A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife 3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very _______ position. A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed 4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I _______ fish, please. A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe 5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future. A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing 6. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers. A. in B. for C. of D. out 7. I’d rather you _______ anything about the garden until the weather improves. A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make 8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to _______ my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 9. The new road currently under _______ will solve the traffic problems in the town. A. design B. progress C. construction D. work 10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “______.” A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts) 1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since _______________ yesterday. 2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. _______________ 3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. _______________ 4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. _______________ 5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. _______________ 6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of _______________ wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. 7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. _______________ 8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. _______________ 9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that _______________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 (not imagine) by our great grandparents. _______________ III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts) 1. The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace (STABLE) and ______ in the region. (ECONOMY) 2. On my salary, we have to live as ______ as possible. (DANGER) 3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save ______ species. (TERROR) 4. The security of the earth can be threatened by ______ groups. (DESTROY) 5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat ______. (VARIOUS) 6. He resigned for a ______ of reasons. (DEFEND) 7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was ______. (OBEY) 8. Her son is always mischievous and ______ which annoys her very much. (ATTRACT) 9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical ______ when choosing a wife or a husband. (PREDICT) 10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so ______. IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts) 1. Although to some people reading is a favourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading. A B C D 2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease can A B C have severely effects on that species. D 3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time. A B C D 4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050. A B C D 5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched. A B C D 6. Do you really think that candidate is qualify to be President? A B C D 7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active. A B C D 8. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. A B C D 9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey. A B C D 10. Married women are twice so likely as married men to be depressed. A B C D SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts) Kim Jong-il (16th February 1941 – 17th December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) ____ 1994 to 2011. Kim Jong-il died (2) _______a suspected heart (3) _______on 17th December 2011 while traveling by train to an area outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4) _______was considered by the Korean Central News Agency (5) _______the "Great Successor". The Korean Central News Agency reported that during his death, a fierce snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red above the sacred Mount Paektu. The ice on a famous lake also cracked so loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and the Earth. Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) _______on December 28th in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting until the (7) _______day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement. Asian stock markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns. (8) _______January 12th, 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his (9) _______will be preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also install statues, portraits, and "towers to his immortality" across the country. His (10) _______of February 16th has been declared "the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts) Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ______ to be successful? Having someone around who always (2) ______ the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) ______ – we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) ______ rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do something (5) ______ it. You can change your view of life, (6) ______ to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find life more rewarding as a (7) ______. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) ______. Optimists are more (9) ______ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) ______ to the world. Some people are brought up to (11) ______ too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12) ______ wrong. Most optimists, on the (13) ______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) ______ failure as the end of the world- they just (15) ______ with their lives. 1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited 2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts 3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun 4. A. so B. to C. for D. like 5. A. with B. against C. about D. over 6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following 7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product 8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose 9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome 10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position 11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope 12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns 13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far 14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think 15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts) In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are called hurricanes, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people. The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the southeast winds. When conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it, the heat is changed to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to move counter clockwise motion. The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea – the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore. 1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane? A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per hour. C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline. 2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes? A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off. C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds. 3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means______ A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat 4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true? BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days. C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of 15 feet. 5. Hurricanes often cause ______? A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts) 1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home. Only ______ 2. House prices have risen sharply this year. There has ______ 3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not ______ 4. Would you mind not smoking in my house? I’d rather ______ 5. His second attempt on the world record was successful. He broke ______ 6. I write to him almost every day. Hardly ______ 7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. ......................................... All dogs are ______ 8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. Make sure you finish ______ 9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast....................................... The annual ______ 10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car. ......................................... Henry wishes ______ II. Use the given word to write the second 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. (5pts) 1. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON 2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT 3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY 4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. ___________________ NEITHER 5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts) 1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household. 2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population. 3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak. 4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball. 5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem. THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 04) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy 2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 3. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 4. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful 5. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined 6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and 7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However 8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish 11. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 12. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists. A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 14. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 15. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10 pts) The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is because of (1 - migrate) ____ and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture) ____ values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes are (3 local) ____ produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) ____ is one of the biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5 - pay) ____ parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own cars. The (6 oppose) ____ point of view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job and in order to (7 hand) ____ the change in their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 thief) ____ is more common than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) ____ where most cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) ____ is not very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years. III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5 pts) 1. Most American men earn _______ average about $110 a week. 2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went _______ him. 3. My car is not worth much _______ most $ 50. 4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone _______. 5. Clive was really cut _______ when he failed his proficiency exam. IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried. A B C D 2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others. A B C D 3. If only I have done the test better than other students did. A B C D 4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful. A B C D 5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness. A B C D 6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words. A B C D 7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting. A B C D 8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions. A B C D 9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old. A B C D 10. Jim offers us presents as if it had been Xmas. A B C D PART III: READING BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______. A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______. A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory 3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______. A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission 4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______. A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately 5. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______. A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones 6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______. A. damage their users' emotions B. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users' temperament D. change their users' social behavior 7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often _______. A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory 8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______. A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays 9. According to the writer, people should _______. A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases 10.The most suitable title for the passage could be ______. A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price" C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time" II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15 pts) Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) ____ for the postman's arrival, always (2) ____ to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when the post (3) ____ on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) ____. There were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps. Even at the (5) ____ age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However, tearing just the corners off the envelopes (6) ____ me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I carefully tore as (7) ____ to the stamps as (8) ____, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) ____. There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there was any (10) ____ in it. They always let me (11) ____ the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) ____ in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ____. Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs? (14) ____, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) ____ what I've done. 1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer 2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited 3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived 4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice 5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little 6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt 7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round 8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could 9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect 10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm 11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove 12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping 13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested 14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon 15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts) Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep. The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month. 1. What is the main point of the first paragraph? A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large. B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water. C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water. D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water. 2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly 3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is_____. A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement 5. Neap tides occur when_____. A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction PART IV. WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET We ________________________ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. 2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT John said that ___________________ but he'd had too much homework to do. 3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE Gone with the Wind _________________ one of the greatest films ever made. 4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you _____________ for a few seconds. 5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED Anna _____________________ the promotion instead of her. 6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. ON My neighbors __________________well together. 7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP I wish ________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes. 8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY The police ____________________all the journalists arrived. 9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ______________ a helmet. 10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt _______________ about her life. II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if necessary. (15 pts) 1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me. 2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it. 3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas. 4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby. 5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun. 6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams. 7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree. 8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do. 9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year. 10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 05) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— 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. (5 pts) B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor 1. A. associate 2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced 3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good B. legend C. generous D. manager 4. A. legal 5. 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. (5 pts) 6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 7. A. ambitious 8. A. remove 9. A. Japanese 10. A. document B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic B. cancel C. copy D. answer B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire 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 space provided. (15 pts) 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. 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. (10 pts) 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. III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts) 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. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 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. (10 pts) 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 do 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)______ do 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. (10 pts) What do you do well? What do 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 selfimprovement 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. Make a 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 or music, 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. (10 pts) 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 BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 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, 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 ______. A. it’s 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. (15 pts) 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). (10 pts) 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) THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 06) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) 1. A. socialize B. contact C. background D. formality 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3. 4. 5. A. African A. signal A. cloth B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada B. sign C. colleague D. regard B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. A B C D 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) ___ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)____ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_____ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) ____ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) ______. Most fish can’t (6)_____ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)____ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)____ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)____ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) _____ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above 3. A. and B. or C. but D. so 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou. C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early______________________________________________________________. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented__________________________________________________________ 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is ______________________________________________________________. 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which _____________________________________ ?” 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first_________________________________________________________. 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance____________________ 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great_____________________________. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t_____________________________ 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner__________________________. 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took____________ __________ THE END ___________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. THPT NĂM HỌC 201…-201…. (ĐỀ SỐ 07) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE _____ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE apparently (2) _____ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) ___, resembling a still life 4. ART painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) _____, it was a real world, perhaps not very different 5. ACHIEVE from our own. This amounted to a great (5) ____ hardly to be expected in his day and 6. age, although nowadays his (6) ___ may appear to some to be trivial and (7) ______. CONCLUDE Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY ______ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further 8. ELUDE wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _____ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) 9. STRIKE _____ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 10. FORTUNE III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1________ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 ________ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 ________ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 ________ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ________ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 ________ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 ________ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 ________ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ________ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 _______ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning 3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control 9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you______________________________________________________ 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel____________________________________________________ 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However______________________________________________________ 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss______________________________________________________ 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact_________________________________________________ 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't_______________________________________________________ 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather______________________________________________________ 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling________________________________________________________ 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not ______________________________________________________ 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should _________________________________________________________ THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 08) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts) 1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy 2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom B. experienced C. failed D. discovered 3. A. arrived 4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour 5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts) 1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2. A. surround 3. A. planet 4. A. famous 5. A. extensive B. restrict B. affect B. climate B. decorate C. remove C. annoy C. language C. distinguish D. manual D. excuse D. attend D. acquaintance Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts) 1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_____ at once. 2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel)_____ to Nha Trang. 3. Up to now , we (complete)_____ four tests. 4. The students (punish)_____ yesterday is my brother . 5. I think the play (perform)_____ now. 6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)____ it very carefully at home. 7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) ____the poor in improving their living condition. 8. By the time he____ (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he …(win) over thirty fights. 9. He looked frightened as if he _____ (see) a ghost. Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts) 1. Their ____has lasted a life time. FRIEND 2. Everyone has a number of ____but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT 3. Cats are supposed to have nice ____. LIVE 4. The evening was ____spent playing and talking . ENJOY 5. The cost of ____must be paid by the buyer . CARRY 6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was ____. WEIGH 7. He lives in an attractive____ part of Sydney RESIDE 8. We must learn about keeping the environment ____. POLLUTE 9. He finds it difficult to accept ……from others. CRITICISE 10. The film is entertaining but full of historical____. ACCURATE Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts) 1. He has been ill _____ flu for a week . 2. I’m _____ any having more meetings. 3. She will remain here _____ the rest of the day. 4. A good friend always stand for you when you are _____ trouble. 5. Jim managed to climb into the house _____ means ____ a ladder he found. 6. I’d like to thank you, __________ behalf _____ everyone who was rescued . 7. Julia has nothing ____ common _____ Bill, they are quite different. Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts) Speech is one of the most important __1__ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be __2__ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use combinations of __3__ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very __4__ The basic __5__ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6__ But the more words you know, the more idea you can__7__ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the __8__ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we __9__ the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and __10__ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance. Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts) Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)____ this taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)____ well have heard some or all of the (3)____ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction of (4)____ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)____. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6)____ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10)____ Or we can BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder why. 1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch 2. A. might B. can C. will D. should 3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter 4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort 5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement 6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt 7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give 8. A. one B. case C. question D. former 9. A. people B. must C. who D. to 10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements 11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure 12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end 13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money 14. A. round B. over C. into D. to 15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts) (The first is done for you: 1-b) Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1__ come too? __2__ sports? Julia: Oh yes, __3__ squash, for example. But really, __4__ sports which you can do outdoors. What about you, __5__ outdoor sports? Linda: I__6__ most sports, but __7__ tennis. Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ? Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away. Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts. Linda: __8__ go to a club with a swimming pool. Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s. Kida: Well, __9__? Julia: (10)_____.You decide. Linda: O K, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11_ to pay your bus fare! a. do you like b. would you like to c. what do you want to do d. Do you like e. I prefer f. I like g. my favorite is h. I’d rather i. I’m not sure j. enjoy k. I’d prefer Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts) During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing. In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy. Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867. 1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday? A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write. C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith. 2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________. A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor 3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism 4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____. A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend 5. Faraday died in _________. A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 D. 1821 Question 9: Sentence transformation a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it _____.. 2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment. On ..... 3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner _____. 4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to _____ 5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather _____. b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts) 1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD 2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON 3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN 4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts) 1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive a car.” 2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have you any massages for her?” 3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for you”. 4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure you I did not.” 5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in winter than I realized.” b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed question. (5 pts) 1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? 2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? 3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/? 4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/? 5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/? THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 09) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really. A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably 2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite. A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which 3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation 4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose 5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed 6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike. A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over 7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high 8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor 9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great. A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make 10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil. A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation 11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test. A. me B. for C. me on D. on me 12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer. A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed 13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says. A. read B. get C. carry D. make 14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost. A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming 15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts) 1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years. A B C D 2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side. A B C D 3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories. A B C D 4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly. A B C D 5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular. A B C D III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts) 1. He is unhappy because of his ________. (deaf) 2. The ________ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain) 3. He has made a great _________to the development of the country. (contribute) 4. We will hire new staff when the _____________arises. (necessary) 5. His repeated __________ from school is unacceptable. (absent) 6. The teacher’s words are a great ___________ to him. (encourage) 7. They are very __________ of one another. (support) 8. Her interests are very __________. (diversity) 9. I can’t stand his __________. (rude) 10. The holiday was beyond all _________. (expect) PART C: READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_____? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) ____ training course?". The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_____ haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_____ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_____ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_____ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_____ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)____ practical work experience. II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts) If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____ by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum. 1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise 2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering 3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside 4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole 5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither 6. A. at B. to C. in D. for 7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While 8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner 9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide 10. A. what B. which C. who D. where III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts) To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher. Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books. In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne. B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries. C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books. 2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____. A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father 3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables? A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918 4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____. A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly 5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____. A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario 6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books? A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain. C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died. 7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous 8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____. A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence 9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12? A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location 10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____. A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom. → Tom advised Paul 2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. → In spite of 3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009. → I haven’t 4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. → They had 5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region. → If ___ II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) → __________ 2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) → __________ 3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) → __________ 4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) → __________ 5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) → __________  THE END  SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 10) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. PHONETICS BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 1. A. arrow B. loud C. moldy D. poultry 2. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin 3. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing 4. A. benevolent B. content C. molecules D. technique B. bronchitis C. shuttle D. chauffeur 5. A. conscience Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 6. A. comic B. clementine C. climax D. thermonuclear 7. A. diligent B. dimension C. action D. innate 8. A. characterize B. absence C. datum D. charcoal 9. A. solicitor B. separately C. spacious D. sequence 10. A. parachute B. armchair C. accent D. accidentally II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (20 pts) 11. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 12. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner 13. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 14. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 15. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 16. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 17. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 18. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen 19. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 20. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 21. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 22. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 23. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 24. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might 25. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 26. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China. A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 27. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 30. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) According to some (0) _____ (SCIENCE), high-risk sports can be particularly (31) scientists _____ (VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31. ________________ being (32) _____ (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32. ________________ recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) _____ (LONG) of elastic 33. ________________ rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34. ________________ (34) _____ (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 35. ________________ Before the special elastic rope (35) _____ (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36. ________________ speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) _____ (TERROR) to 37. ________________ open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) _____ (LOW) safely to the 38. ________________ ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) _____ 39. ________________ (REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39) _____ (EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades 40. ________________ them to conquer their fear of (40) _____ (HIGH) and push themselves off into space. Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 41. _____________________ knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 42. _____________________ 43. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 44. _____________________ are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 45. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 46. _____________________ better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 47. _____________________ some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48. _____________________ 49. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 50. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) The show was fully booked (51) _____ for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52) _____ and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) _____. But why? What did they come to see? They came to see human beings take (54) _____ circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) _____ for real lions and tigers. The show was put (56) _____ by its creators to protest (57) _____ traditional circuses and to send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) _____ with the National Protection of Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing number of people simply walked (59) _____ before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the performers sent (60) _____ typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run. Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10 pts) try out slip up carry on get by put out take after get down look up go through turn down 61. If you’re finding it difficult to _____ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 62. I know what you’re _____ and I feel really sorry for you. 63. In many ways you _____ your father. 64. If you _____ you’ll get into trouble. 65. I proposed to her but she _____ me _____. 66. You’d better _____ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 67. If you _____ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure ____ you _____. 69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _____ it _____ before you make any decision to buy, 70. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or Ø (zero article) where necessary. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) Suddenly (71) _____ blackbird flew to (72) _____ top of (73) _____ beach. She perched way up on (74) _____ topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) _____. Then she commenced to sing. Her little black body seemed only (76) _____ tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) _____ old dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) _____ great flood of rejoicing through (79) _____ whole forest. And (80) _____ things began to stir. III. READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts) The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (81) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (82) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (83) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (84) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85) _____. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (86) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (87) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (88) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (89) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (90) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 81. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 82. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 83. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 84. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 85. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 86. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 87. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 88. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 89. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 90. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts) New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) _____ their advent makes the world a better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) _____. And that, (93) _____ turn, depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) _____ leaders, engineers and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main input, can (95) _____ human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources and geography. (96) _____ the new technologies could also (97) _____ those with power to control their fellow citizens even more effectively than in the (98) _____ efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological society will (99) _____ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100) _____ our institutions to respond to new challenges. Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts) 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. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 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. 101. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States 102. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1? A. Most history book include the story of the train. B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period. C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual. 103. The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____. A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans 104. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7? A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area. C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s. 105. The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to _____. A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous 106. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____. A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required 107. 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 had to be imported into the United States. C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest. 108. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses? A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass 109. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses? A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather 110. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____. A. eating only small quantities of grass. B. continually moving from one grazing area to another. C. naturally fertilizing the soil. D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground. IV. WRITING (6/20 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. → An increased ________________ 112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. → Rather ________________ 113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. → The moment ________ 114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. → At no time ________________ 115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? → Other ________________ Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete 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). 116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed) → To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology. 117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 → Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine. 118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned. (longer) → The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate. 119. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite) → What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story. 120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear) → They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow. _____THE END_____ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 11) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (7, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points) 1. The strike was ___ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down 2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to ___ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go 3. ___ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the ___ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion 5. The train service has been a ___ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas 6. Is an inexperienced civil servant ___ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited 7. We ___ have been happier in those days. A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not 8. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ___ you’re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably 9. The storm ripped our tent to ___ A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks 10. He ____ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted 11. Hotel rooms must be ____ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left 12. I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor. A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble 13. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to ____ A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up 14. I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster. A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled 15. The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took 16. The sixth time he called me at night was the ____ A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air 17. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 18. They seemed to be ____ to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent 19. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 20. It's no use ___ over ___ milk. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (2, 5 points) BLACK WIDOW SPIDER The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain ___ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most ___ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by ___ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, ___ (4. FATAL) are rare. Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is ___ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such ___ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation. Nevertheless, the ___ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be ___ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take ___ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are ___ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (2, 0 point) bring out do up slow down save up hang over mix up grow up go with dress up run for 1. Silence ___the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement. 2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to ___. 3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ___ in Camden Town in London. 4. Barrack Obama has decided to ___ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 5. Because I hate ___ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces. 6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would ___ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store. 7. Kate had been ___ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons instead. 8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently ___. 9. Brendan was worried about having to ___ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes. 10. He ___ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes. (2, 5 points) Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: READING COMPREHENSION. (6, 0 POINTS) I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. (2,0 points) True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) ___ an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and overtiredness (2) ___ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) ___ of quality and effect. (4) ___ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (5) ___ rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) ___ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7) ___ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) ___ alone nurturing our body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) ___ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) ___ deep-seated. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the text and do the tasks as follow. (2, 0 points) OUT OF THE ASHES Paragraph A On the afternoon of 30th August 1989, fire broke out at Uppark, a large eighteenth century house in Sussex. For a year builders had been replacing the lead on the roof, and by a stroke of irony, were due to finish the next day, on August 31st. Within fifteen minutes of the alarm being sounded, the fire brigade had arrived on the scene, though nothing was to survive of the priceless collection on the first floor apart from an oil painting of a dog which the firemen swept up as they finally retreated from the blaze. But due to the courage and swift action of the previous owners, the Meade-Featherstonhaugh family, and the staff, stewards and visitors to the house, who formed human chains to pass the precious pieces of porcelain, furniture and paintings out on to the lawn, 95 percent of the contents from the ground floor and the basement were saved. As the fire continued to rage, the National Trust’s conservators were being mobilised, and that evening local stationers were especially opened to provide the bulk supplies of blotting paper so desperately needed in the salvage operation. Paragraph B The following morning, Uppark stood open to the sky. A sludge of wet charcoal covered the ground floor and basement, and in every room charred and fallen timbers lay amongst the smoke. It was a scene of utter devastation. Paragraph C After the initial sense of shock, the days which followed the fire were filled with discoveries. Helped by volunteers, the National Trust’s archaeologists and conservators swung into action, first of all marking the site out into a grid and then salvaging everything down to the last door handle. The position of each fragment was recorded, and all the debris was stored in countless dustbins before being sifted and categorised. Paragraph D There was great excitement as remnants of the lantern from the Staircase Hall were pulled out from the BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 debris of two fallen floors, and also three weeks later when the Red Room carpet, thought to have been totally lost, was found wrapped around the remains of a piano. There was a lucky reprieve for the State Bed too. Staff who had left the scene at 3 a.m on the night of the fire had thought its loss was inevitable, but when they returned the next morning it had escaped largely undamaged. Firemen, directed by the National Trust’s conservators from outside the Tapestry Room window, dismantled the silk-hung bed and passed it out piece by piece. Twenty minutes later the ceiling fell in. Paragraph E The scale of the task to repair Uppark was unprecedented in the National Trust. The immediate question was whether it should be done at all. A decision had to be taken quickly, as the building was unsound and whatever had not been damaged by the fire was exposed to the elements. Within a month, after consulting many experts and with the agreement of the National Trust’s Executive Committee, the restoration programme began. It was undertaken for three main reasons. After the fire it had become apparent just how much remained of the structure with its splendidly decorated interiors; to have pulled the house down, as one commentator suggested, would have been vandalism. Also the property was covered by insurance, so the repairs would not call upon the National Trust’s own funds. Lastly, much had been saved of the fine collection acquired especially for Uppark from 1747 by Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh and his son Harry. These objects belonged nowhere else, and complete restoration of the house would allow them to be seen and enjoyed again in their original setting. Paragraph F The search for craftsmen and women capable of doing the intricate restoration work was nation-wide. Once the quality and skill of the individual or company had been ascertained, they had to pass an economic test, as every job was competitively tendered. This has had enormous benefits because not only have a number of highly skilled people come to the fore - woodcarvers for example, following in the footsteps of Grinling Gibbons - but many of them, for example plasterers, have relearnt the skills of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries which can now be of use to other country house owners when the need arises. Paragraph G In June 1994 the building programme was completed, on time and on budget. The total cost of the work to repair the house and its contents came to be nearly £20 million, largely met from insurance. In addition, it made economic sense for the National Trust to invest time and money in upgrading water and heating systems, installing modern environmental controls, and updating fire and security equipment. Paragraph H The final stages of restoration and the massive programme of reinstallation took eight months. The family and the room stewards were visibly moved when returning to their old haunts, perhaps the best testament that the spirit of Uppark had not died. But the debate will no doubt continue as to whether or not it was right to repair the house after the fire. The National Trust has done its best to remain true to Uppark; it is for others to judge the success of the project. Note: The National Trust is a charitable organisation in Britain set up over a hundred years ago to preserve the national heritage. Questions 1–6. The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraphs contain the following information? Write the appropriate letters, A–H, in the boxes. 1. The procedure for sorting through the remains of the fire. 2. How Uppark looked after the fire. 3. Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark. 4. The selection of people to carry out the repair work. 5. Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark. 6. How people reacted to the rebuilt Uppark. Questions 8–10. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes. 7. On what date in 1989 should the original repairs to the roof have been completed? 8. By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house? 9. After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately? 10. Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire? Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 1. A well-protected house ………… A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled. 2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to. C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out. 3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ………… A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key. 4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing 5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that ………… A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. C. will stop a potential burglar. D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home. 6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ………… A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think. C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars. 7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ………… BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items. 8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole………… A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home. C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine. 9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine 10. The best title for the text is ………… A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. Burglary statistics. D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III. WRITING. (4,0 POINTS) I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. → Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. 2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED → As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert. 3. David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK → David .................................................................. the accident. 4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING → If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do. 5. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY → But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued. II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial) → John …………………………………………………………..……………………………………… 2. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation) → How do …………………………………………………………………..…………………………… 3. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline) → There has ……………………………………………………………..……………………………… 4. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt) → There is…………………………………………………………..…………………………………… 5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question) → My changing …………………………………………………….…………………………………… III. The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (2, 0 points) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2000 2050 YEMEN 37,0% 46,3% 50,1% 57,3% 5,7% 3,6% 2000 2050 ITALY 24,1% 46,2% 42,3% 14,3% 61,6% 11,5% 0-14 years SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 15-59 years 60+ years KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 12) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— A. LISTENING: (15 points) I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question: II. Listen to the conversation and fill in each blank with ONE word: B. PHONETICS: (5 points) Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group: 16. A. responsibility B. originality C. accommodation D. mischievousness 17. A. appliance B. conscientious C. independent D. confidential 18. A. psychology B. environmental C. impossible D. photography 19. A. stimulate B. maximize C. interrupt D. register 20. A. appointment B. punishment C. publicity D. efficient C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence: (15 points) 21. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..” BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible. B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected. C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific. D. No doubt! 22. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?” Girl: “………………………..” A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely! C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind. 23. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.” Mr. Robinson: “………………………..” A. You can say that again. B. I see. C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help. 24. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ……………………….. A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood 25. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ……………………….. A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out 26. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is……………………….. A. well established extremely by the age of five B. by the age of five it is extremely well established C. by the age of five and well established extremely D. extremely well established by the age of five 27. In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a 28. I wish you ………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did. A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired 29. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid questions. A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked 30. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn. A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to 31. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts. A. had Carol agreed / than she began B. Carol has agreed / than she began C. had Carol agreed / than she begins D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun 32. Having been served dinner, ……………………... A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee. B. the committee members discussed the problem. C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem. D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee. 33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the pavement. A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing 34. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?” Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.” A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization 35. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face. A. portraying a child B. who portray a child C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets: (10 points) 36. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil. (POOR) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by (ESTIMATE) the government. The real figures go up every minute. 38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…... (RACE) background. (BREATH) 39. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (SUSPECT) 40. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it (OBSERVE) could be. (FURIOUS) 41. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that. (VALID) 42. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen. 43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been (ATTEND) ……………………... by an officially recognized body. (PRONOUNCE) 44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular ……………………... 45. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue. III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points): 46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its correct use. A B C D 47. The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope. A B C D 48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation , abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and mental health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems. A B C D 49. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. A B C D 50. A ten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner. A B C D D. READING: I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points) Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)…………... and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)…………..., because you can control yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53)…………...the real you. In a normal (54)…………..., of course, people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in. If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)…………...person. You usually believe people and you accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56) …………... feeling. You are quite shy. If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)…………...a lot and you always easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)…………...having a good time. If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…………...person. You have a low opinion of yourself. You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)………….....to be on your own. You are easily hurt. 51. A. important B. serious C secret D. particular . 52. A. awake B. active C happy D. honest . 53. A. makes B. understand C changes D. shows . 54. A. room B. bed C night D. body BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 . 55. A. independent B. open C talkative D. generous . 56. A. real B. lonely C cheerful D. gentle . 57. A. talk B. sleep C relax D. worry . 58. A. regret B. enjoy C mind D. deny . 59. A. strong B. healthy C nervous D. careful . 60. A. pretend B. oppose C refuse D. prefer . II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points) A. legal C. responsibility E. serve G. organizations B. community D. give back F. long-term H. rare Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) ……………………...to society, break down barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a meaningful, positive impact on your (62)…………………….... But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they are not just looking for a list of (63)……………………... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your commitment, dedication and interests. Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the (64)……………………...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center. Colleges pay attention to your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great deal about you, such as what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)……………………... promise and how you’ve made an important contribution to something. III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer: (10 points) For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect. Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment. 66. Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups? A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate C. allay, alleviate, reduce D. absorb, intake, consume 67. Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that .................................. A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city 68. According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that .................................. a. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas b. building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic surfaces c. building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces A. a. only B. a. and b. only C. b. and c. only D. a., b., and c. 69. Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not. B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private. C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not. D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not. 70. The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except .................................. A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs C. better food for city dwellers D. improved air quality 71. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they .................................. A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen C. do not require the use of valuable urban land D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces 72. The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.................................. A. descriptive B. passionate C. informative D. argumentative 73. Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share. B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the air. C. Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants. D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden. 74. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are explored. C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then supported. 75. It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that .................................. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer E. WRITING: I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (5 points) 76. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language. Unlike………………………………….........................................……………………………………………………… ….. 77. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had…...................................................................................................................................................................... ... 78. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision. The Board of Directors had ...................................................................................................................................... 79. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On........................................................................................................................................................................... ... 80. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only...................................................................................................................................................................... 81. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English. If.............................................................................................................................................................................. ... 82. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died. The famous actor....................................................................................................................................................... 83. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications. The more.................................................................................................................................................................... 84. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man. The woman threatened............................................................................................................................................. 85. What mainly distinguishes man from other animals is the power of speech. Man…………........................................................................................................................................................... ... II. After having attended a course on computing at ABC Information Technology Center for two weeks, you notice that many things are worse than what were advertised by the Center. Write a letter of complaint of about 150 words to the Director of the Center: (10 points) Your letter should include: - the reason for writing BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 - the problems you have encountered - your suggestions and the actions you wish to be taken to resolve the problems SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 13) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT) Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline 2. A. economy B. elaborate C. assassinate D. fascinate 3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain 4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman 5. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity 6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business 7. A. associate B. formal C. movement D. militant 8. A. Important B. cigarette C. protection D. informal 9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome 10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point) 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1, 5 point) 1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It’s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window. 5. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision ____ (11. make). 9. I don’t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. ____ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. ____ (14. you/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: C → is A B C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B C D 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A B C D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. A B C D 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A B C D 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A B C D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s present or past. A B C D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long periods covering by water. A B C D 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B C D 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch A B C butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. D 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1, 0 point) 1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ___ ink. 2. My father made ____ his mind to settle in the South. 3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran ____ fuel. 4. Time is off now. Please hand ____ your papers. 5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ____ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look ____ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put ____ him once a year. 9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends. 10. These two men’s farms are adjacent ____ each other. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1) ___ young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) ___. In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) ___ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) ___ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ___ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ___ by many employers and universities. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) ___ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) ___ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) ___ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ___ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____. A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times. C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets. 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART IV: WRITING. (5, 0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1, 0 point) 1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. → If it hadn’t .............................................................................................................. 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. → There has ............................................................................................................... 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. → They stole ............................................................................................................... 4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. → He tried in vain ...................................................................................................... 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. → No sooner ............................................................................................................... 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on ....................................................................................................... 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. → Paper........................................................................................................................ 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. → The more ................................................................................................................. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. → It is .......................................................................................................................... 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. → So ............................................................................................................................ II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) → .................................................................................................................................. 2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) → .................................................................................................................................. 3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) → .................................................................................................................................. 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) → .................................................................................................................................. 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) → .................................................................................................................................. III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 14) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION I – PHONETICS I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. ( 5p) 1.A.several B. suppose C. decisive D. sister B. struggle C. bush D. interrupt 2.A. muddle 3.A. ready B. measure C. steak D. stealth B. behind C. mind D. find 4.A. wind 5.A.chalice B. challenge C. choice D. chemist II. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p) 1.A. application B. certificate C. biology D. security 2. A. university B. punctuality C. agricultural D.mathematician 3. A. identify B. secondary C. luxuriously D. majority 4. A. academic B. engineering C. availabe D.sympathetic 5.A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate SECTION II- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete sentence below and write your answers in the answer sheet.( 10p) 1. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… . A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason 2. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion 3. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour. A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated 4. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom. A. except B. other C. apart D. rather 5. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income. A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down 6. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea. A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised 7. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to 8. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party. A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking 9.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch. A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken 10. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep. A. down B. over C. up D. out II.Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense.( 10p) 1.When he ( not arrive) ……….. by 6.00, I ( know) ………. He ( miss) ………… the bus. 2. Something ( tell) ………….. me that you ( not listen) …………… to a single word I (say) ……….. in the past tense minutes. 3. Same ( not receive) ……………..…… the parcel the last time I ( speak) …………….. to him. 4. When you ( feel) ……….… hungry, room service ( bring) ………….. you whatever you want. III. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the blank space. ( 10p) 1.The judges describe Jones as a ….. criminal who was a danger to members of the public. HARD 2. Rescue team held out little hope of finding other …………. SURVIVE 3. He works for UNESCO in a purely ………….. role. ADVICE 4. …………… of the new system will take several days. INSTALL 5. This type of behaviour is no longer …………. acceptable. SOCIETY 6. Watching television can be very …………….. EDUCATION 7. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ……………….. ATTEND 8. Our school set up a project to ……………. the library system. COMPUTER 9.The breakdown of the negotiations was not ……………….. EXPECT 10. Those countries are ……. on other countries for most of their food. DEPEND IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition. (10 points) 1.……………… behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. 2. Many people expressed a strong preference …………. the original plan. 3. They were refused entrance ………… the exhibition . 4. He graduated …………….. York with a degree in Psychology. 5. We had an argument ………….. the waiter about the bill. 6. She complimented him ………….. his exellent German. 7. She sacrificed everything ……………. her children. 8. Sit down and make yourself ……………. home. 9. He works away …………… home during the week. 10. The searchers spread ………….. to over the area faster. SECTION III – READING I.Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions below.(10p) Traditionally the United States has been described as a melting pot, a place where the previous identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an intergrated, uniform society. Since the 1960s, many Americans have rejected the melting pot metaphor in favour of the image of the mosaic, a picture created by assembling many small stones or tiles. In a mosaic, each peace retains its own distinctive identity, while contributing to a larger design. Advocates of the mosaic metaphor assert that it better represents the diverse multicultural society of the United States. Today, may Americans value their immigrant heritage as an important part of their identity. More recent immigrant groups from Asia, such as Vietnamese Americans and Korean Americans, have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European immigrants, such as French Americans, German Americans, Irish Americans and Italian Americans. 1.Why has the United States often been described as a melting pot? 2. Why have people been in favour of the image of the “ mosaic”? 3. What does the word “mosaic” mean? 4. What have immigrant groups from Asia done to maintain their identity? 5. Name some recent immigrant groups from Asia in the United States? II.Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 p) CAR CATCHES FIRE Three people jumped ……………( 1) a car on a busy Oxford road after a fire started under the bonnet this morning. They were just able to rescue their possessions before the car burst into …………..(2). Mr. Peter Collins, 25, of Wey Road, Berinsfield …………….(3) his Avenger astate car home ………….(4) work with two BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 friends when he noticed smoke coming into the car. He stopped, …………(5) was unable to open the bonnet. He poured a bottle of water over the radiator where the smoke was coming from, but could not put out the flames. He then ………… (6) to get fire extinguishers from a nearby…………(7) , but ………….(8) also failed to have any effect. ……….(9) he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned out. 1. A. into B. on C. out of D. over 2. A. flames B. petrol C. smoke D. sparks 3. A.drove B. has driven C. was driving D. was driven 4. A. to B. from C. at D. in 5.A. but B. because C. although D. so 6. A. wandered B. jumped C. walked D. ran 7.A. hospital B. garage C.library D. swimming pool 8. A. this B. those C. that D. these 9. A. At length B. Finally C. At the end D. Terminally 10. A. police car B. ambulance C. taxi D. fire engine III.Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. (5p) When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in the morning we were sitting quietly by the side of the lake when we had an unpleasant surprise. We saw a duck come along with three ducklings padding cheerfully behind her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike- a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark- and one of the ducklings was dragged below the surface. This incident made Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. On three successive mornings we returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of bait. On the third day Peter was lucky. Using an artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined to capture the pike and succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he wieghed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirty pounds- a record for that district. 1.Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake ? A. He was watching the ducks. C. He was waiting for the pike to appear. B. He wasn’t very talkative. D. He was fishing 2. To what does surprise in line 3 probably refer? A. to the duck. B. to the ducklings. C. to the action of the pike. D. to the time of the day. 3. What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later? A. He caught and killed the pike. C. He vowed that he would catch the remaining ducklings B. He remained determined to catch the pike. D. He caught a frog and used it as bait for the pike. 4. How much was the pike worth? A. about thirty pounds. B. about two hundred and forty dollars. C. the passage contains no information on this point. D. the passage says that the fish scaled nearly thirty pound. 5. Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage? A. Mysterious disappearance of ducklings. C. Record pike caught by an angry fisherman. B. Revenge on a duck. D. Huge pike caught by fisherman after desperate struggle at sea. Section IV – writing I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5 points). 1. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, he would have been stranded there for hours. - If ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday. - He suggested …………………………………………………………………………….. 3. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister. - Had it not ..………………………….………………………………………………………. 4. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known. - That commentator, ………………………………………………………………………….. 5. I only recognised him when he came into the light. - Not until ……………………………….…………………………………………………….. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (5points) 1.There’s no point in asking George to help. (WORTH) - It ………………………………………………………….Gerge to help. 2. The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE) - I …………………………………….. I lived in London. 3. I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED) - I ……………………………………………into town by car. 4. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE) - He plays this piece………………………………………………….else. 5. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED) - I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike. III. Using the cues below to complete each sentence of the following passage. (5p) 1.Teacher/ Day/ Vietnam/ fall/ twenty/ November/ each year. ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2. General/ it / be/ mean/ schoolchildren/ show/ appreciation/ teacher/ who/ guide/ in/ study. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. In / a/ time/ forget/ bad/ experience/ student/ have/ teacher/ scold/ punish. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Students/ give/ teacher/ flower/ small/ gift. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Small/ party/ hold/ and/ there/ be/ atmosphere/ fun/ amusement/ school. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… IV. Writing an essay (10p) Living in a tranditional family of three or four generations has both advantages and disadvantages. What do you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 180- 200 words to support your points. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC -----------THE END------------KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 15) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I/ READING: PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening. A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy 1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth. A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls 3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs. A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest 4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt 5. "I am tired" “ ……… ” A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also 6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation. A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered 7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw. A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck 8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries. A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined 9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy. A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most 10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. far B. much C. well D. most YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9………… …………10……………….. PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday. Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ……… parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor. 1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam. 2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking. 3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English. 4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop. 5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected. 1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it. 2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long. 3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel. 4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India. 5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5) …….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture - its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world. All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms. 1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell 2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation 3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress 4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired 5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances 6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing 7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share 8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters 9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax 10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Is Photography Dead? For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique and very important (1)........of art. The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology which computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in computer imaging. All these developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know (7).......dead? In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we live. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans. 1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers 2 .Where was Langston Hughes born? A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina 3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"? A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors 4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer? A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement 5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program 6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following? A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers 7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life? A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem 8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage? A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative 9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage? A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying 10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT: A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) 1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week. 2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did. 3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm. 4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it. 5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house! 6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities. 7. I'm................................death of spiders! 8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance. 9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work. 10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. II. WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter. The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come. 1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me. Tom congratulated ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us The lifeguard advised …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently. There ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day. It was not ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion. Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………. PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms) 1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option) …………………………………………………………………………… 2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute) ……………………………………………………………………………. 3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which) …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call) …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets) …………………………………………………………………………….. PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic: What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms) SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC B. PHONETICS (5 points). 16. A. community 17. A. continue 18. A. medicines 19. A. preservation 20. A. exhausted (ĐỀ LUYỆN 16) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. B. developing C. conditioner D. interested B. importance C. different D. directed B. opposite C. pollution D. capable B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points). 21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?” Mary: “_________” A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you. C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m going to lease one. 22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” Mr John: “_________” A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so. 23. You have never been to Italy, ________? A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you 24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________. A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality 25. “How is it going?” - “________” A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble 26. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth. A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is 27. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more. A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test 28. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly. A. whose B. whom C. which D. when 29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea. A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view 30. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team. A. with B. to C. by D. for 31. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed. A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done 32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________ Prime Minister. A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been 33. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company. A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating 34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time ________. A. going B. making C. doing D. being 35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________” A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points). 36. We found it ____________ (thrill) to your wonderful news. 37. He left the room without any ____________ (explain). 38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked ____________ (success). 39. Many people expressed ____________ (disagree) with the whole idea. 40. There was a ____________ (wide) dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. 41. Her health has ____________ (bad) considerably since we last saw her. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases and other ____________ (sick). 43. He was ____________ (information) of the consequences in advance. 44. I was kept ____________ (wake) last night by the noise from a party in the flat above. 45. This road is so bad that it needs ____________ (surface). III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points). 46. Last week unless my mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me. A B C D 47. It often takes me about fifteen minutes to go to work from here by foot. A B C D 48. Those people say that it is such polluted air that they can’t breath, don’t they? A B C D 49. It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that. A B C D 50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable and A B awareness of the problem to be solved. C D D. READING I. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them. (5 points). A. terrible B. size C. hope D. wrong E. loose F. problem G. want Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51)________ to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly like everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, perhaps because they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the (52)_________ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit overweight. Very (53)________ clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the washing machine, then you have the same (54)________! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be warm enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t dressed for the cold, you might look good, but feel (55)________! II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. (10 points) Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (56)________as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The number of public school libraries increased dramatically (57)_______ the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_______ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (59) ________, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60)______ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access. Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (61) _______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) ______ capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) _______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (64) ______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65) ______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged. 56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly 57. A. though B. with C. during D. when 58. A. that B. who C. which D. this 59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Otherwise 60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum 61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay 62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 63. A. for 64. A. country 65. A. attain B. with B. converse B. obtain C. on C. contrast C. contain D. by D. conflict D. maintain III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D(10 points). Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year. Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare. 66. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Causes of food spoilage B. Commercial production of ice C. Population movements in the nineteenth century D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet 67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring 68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet. 69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920 70. The word” them” in line 13 refers to A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances. 71. The word” fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device 72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule 73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because 74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage 75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage? A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables. B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods. C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available. D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners E. Writing BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before. (5 points) 76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. - Since............................................................................................................................. 77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy. - As well ........................................................................................................................ 78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” She said. _ She flatly....................................................................................................................... 79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one. - This school isn’t............................................................................................................. 80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus. - You’ll miss...................................................................................................................... II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a letter. (10 points) Dear Sir or Madam. 81. I/ write/ complain/ hair drier/ buy/ your shop/ last Saturday/ and/ treatment/ I receive/ when/ I try/ return/ a few days later. 82.I buy/ hair drier/ Wednesday, November 22nd. 83. first time/ try/ use/ handle become/ extremely hot/ and within a few minutes/ part/ plastic casing/ begin/ melt. 84. I turn/ off/ immediately/ return/ with/ receipt/ your shop/ Saturday. 85. I explain/ situation/ one/ assistants/ ask/ money back/ but / be told/ speak/ you. 86. Unfortunately you/ not available/ that day/ I/ write instead. 87. I enclose/ hair drier/ copy of/ original receipt. 88. Please send/ full fund/ soon/ possible. Yours faithfully, III. Write a paragraph of about 120 words on the following topic: ( 10 points) What club do you want to be founded in your school? Why? ---------------THE END--------------SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 17) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. 1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather. A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted 2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum 3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned 4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down 5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the important museums and buildings. A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring 6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance. A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy 7. His sister was full of_________ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car. A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy 8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room. A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve 9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out 10. _________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here. A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First 11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the union and the employers. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse 12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked. A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified 13. His illness made him_________ of concentration. A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless 14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet? A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted 15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat. A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having 16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college? A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to finish 17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to? A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut 18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’. A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came 19. I_____________ saying what I think. A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when 20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time. A. could stop B. could have stopped C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 1. _____________________ knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 2. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 3. _____________________ are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 4. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 5. _____________________ vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 6. _____________________ better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 7. _____________________ some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 8. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 9. _____________________ situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 10. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks. Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)….. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)……. So when Jack suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop)………all morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (4. pleasant)………...to sit down. We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall. The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain (6. beat)…….against the windows. Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb)……..at the (8. enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9. lead) ………in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they did not pay the (10.slight)……. attention. Section B: Reading Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below. The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1)………… about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the world, but they are most common in warm seas. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African elephant. The smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)…………..water. All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks. A shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. They also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals. 1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange 2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over 3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary 4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly 5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand 6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks 7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate 8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear 9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive 10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks. Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (1)………… A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2)…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which is necessary for good (5)………… Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The (8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins. Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy. Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A, B, C or D. Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy. Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The number of nonnative users of English. B. The French influence on the English language. C. The expansion of English as an internatonal language. D. The use of English for science and tecnology. 2. English began to be used beyond England approximately............................. A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600 3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT ..................................... A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries. D. colonization 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English. B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English. C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising. D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English. 5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A. A quarter million B. Half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million. Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use: BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide business. At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all chocolate is bought at this time. (1)____. Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three thousand years ago. The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds. (2)____. In English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a misspelling from the 17th century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans. The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3)____. This is from the world in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4)____. The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17th century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate. (5)____. But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6)____. The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons, combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat. (7)____. At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In 1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8)____. It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars each week. (9)____. The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This is when the humble chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of conventional snacks. At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10)____. Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch your next chocolate bars. A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 B. A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate. C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl. D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be melted down in hot water. E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate. F. Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands. G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden elsewhere. H. As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business. I. This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers. J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for welcoming visitors. K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs. Section C: Writing Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one. 1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. ......... 2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man............................................... .................................................. ................... 3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill. At the foot .................................................. .................................................. ..................... 4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club . Were you .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him. It is .................................................. .................................................. ................................. 6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself. He................................................ .................................................. ........................................ 7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer. He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success . Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................ 9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time. It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. .................... 10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too. Not only .................................................. .................................................. ............................. Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way : 1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic: BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 How do movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2013- 2014 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh- lớp 12 Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40điểm) Part I (1x 20= 20 điểm) Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 A C A D A A Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D C B A A Part II (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. acquiring → acquired 6. vocation → vocational 2. explicitness → explicitly 7. like → as 3. few → a few 8. assumption → assume 4. and → to 9. certainly → certain 5. but → to 10. intention → intended Part III (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 7 B 17 D 8 A 18 D 9. B 10. D 9 C 19 B 10 D 20 C 1. thunderstorm 2. raincoat 3. shopping 4. pleasure 5. deserted 6. beating 7. disturbance 8. entrance 9. led 10. slightest Section B: Reading (35 điểm) Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B Part II (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 6. B 7. A 8. A 1.discovered 2. lead 3. suffer 4. contain 5. health 6. diseases 7. disorders 8. knowledge 9. necessary 10. available BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part III (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. C 2. D 3. B Part IV (1x 10= 10 điểm) 1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D 4. C 6.A `5. C 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H Section C: Writing (25 điểm) Part I (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. She reminded him to phone the police. 2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church 4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club. 5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him. 6. He can’t have done it by himself. 7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer. 8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time. 10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly. Part II (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. You should take the price into consi….. 2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars…….. 3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years. 4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a……. 5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted…….. Part III (10 điểm) – Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: - Thí sinh phải xác định được ảnh hưởng của phim và truyền hình đối với cách ứng xử của con người, cả về mặt tích cực lẫn tiêu cực - Nêu được 2- 3 ý nhỏ cho mỗi ý lớn - Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (dùng cấu trúc đơn giản nhưng diễn đạt rõ ý) - Sai không quá 5 lỗi nhỏ (về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ…..) thì không trừ điểm BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ....... ———————— ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2014- 2015 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) B. contact C. background D. formality 1. A. socialize 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada 3. A. African 4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard 5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. A B C D 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) ___ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)____ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_____ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) ____ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) ______. Most fish can’t (6)_____ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)____ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)____ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)____ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) _____ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above 3. A. and B. or C. but D. so 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou. C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early______________________________________________________________. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented__________________________________________________________ 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is ______________________________________________________________. 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which _____________________________________ ?” 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first_________________________________________________________. 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance____________________ 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great_____________________________. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t_____________________________ 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner__________________________. 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took____________ __________ THE END ___________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 06) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) B. contact C. background D. formality 1. A. socialize 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common 3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada 4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard 5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. B. make me a C. do my D. make my A. do me a 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. A B C D 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) _ everywhere _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)_waters_ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ underground __ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) _across_ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) _bottom__. Most fish can’t (6)_ leave __ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)_to_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)_keep_ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)_ food __ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) __balance__ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above 3. A. and B. or C. but D. so 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. C. cliffs D. enemies A. goods B. buildings 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou. C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early enough to see her. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented us from driving 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is an eight o’ clock train every morning 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her. 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance of success depends on your working hard. 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great effort to give up smoking. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t need to use an aerial with the radio. 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took place despite /(in spite of) the rain __________ THE END ___________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ....... ———————— ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2014- 2015 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE _____ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE 3. ACT apparently (2) _____ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) ___, resembling a still life 4. ART 5. ACHIEVE painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) _____, it was a real world, perhaps not very different 6. from our own. This amounted to a great (5) ____ hardly to be expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) ___ may appear to some to be trivial and (7) ______. CONCLUDE Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY 8. ELUDE ______ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _____ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) _____ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 9. STRIKE 10. FORTUNE III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1________ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 ________ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 ________ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 ________ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ________ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 ________ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 ________ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 ________ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ________ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 _______ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning 3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control 9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since. As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you______________________________________________________ 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel____________________________________________________ 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However______________________________________________________ 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss______________________________________________________ 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact_________________________________________________ 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't_______________________________________________________ 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather______________________________________________________ 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling________________________________________________________ 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not ______________________________________________________ 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should _________________________________________________________ THE END BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. THPT NĂM HỌC 201…-201…. (ĐỀ SỐ 07) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving A. Arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. D. wicked A. evil B. innocent C. guilty 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. D. invitingly A. invited B. invite C. inviting II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) _ 1. ABLE enabled _ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE apparently (2) _lifeless_ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) inactive _, resembling a 4. ART still life painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) artist__, it was a real world, perhaps not very 5. ACHIEVE different from our own. This amounted to a great (5) _ achievement _ hardly to be 6. expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) conclusion_ may appear to some CONCLUDE to be trivial and (7) _ insignificant _. 7. SIGNIFY Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 8. ELUDE elusive__ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _striking_ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, 9. STRIKE he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps 10. (10) _ unfortunately _ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was FORTUNE not alone! III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1__ that ___ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 __such__ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 __√___ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 __will____ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ___to___ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 __to___ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 __√___ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 __so_____ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ___a___ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 __√___ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. B. arrives C. goes D. descends 1. A. runs 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning C. slogans D. motions 3. A. movements B. signals 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control D. thus 9. A. so B. such C. like 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) _ water _ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) _among__ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) __like__ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) __ever_ since. As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) _ hands ___, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) __with_ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) __the_ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) __rules_ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) __team_ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) __to_ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) →Some interesting new information has come to light. 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) →Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches. 3. I really want to see her again. →I'm dying to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) →She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. →We can't wait to watch the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel like going out this afternoon. 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere. 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss is thought to be considering raising wages. 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world. 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't early enough to see her. 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather you didn't smoke. 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms. 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number. THE END BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Đề thi gồm 06 trang KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 16/4/2014 PART A: LISTENING Section 1: Question 1 and 2: Choose the correct letter A, B, C. 1. In the lobby of the library George saw ________. A. a group playing music B. a display of instruments C. a video about the festival 2. George wants to sit at the back so they can ________. A. see well B. hear clearly C. pay less Question 3-10: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL BOOKING FORM NAME: George O’Neill ADDRESS: 3. ____________________, Westsea POSTCODE: 4. ____________________ TELEPHONE: 5. ____________________ Date Event Price per ticket No. of ticket Instrumental group £7.50 2 - Guitarrini 17 June Singer (price includes £6 2 6……………….in the garden 22 June 7……………………… £7.00 1 (Anna Ventura) 23 June 8 £……………………. 9………………………. NB Children / Students/ Senior Citizens have 10…………………….. discount on all tickets 5 June Section 2: Question 11-15: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. The Dinosaur Museum 11. The museum closes at ________________ p.m on Mondays. 12. The museum did not open on ______________. 13. School groups are met by tour guides in the ____________________. 14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ____________ minutes for the guided tour. 15. There are _______________ behind the museum where students can have lunch. Question 16-18: Choose THREE letters, A-G A. food B. water C. cameras D. books E. bags F. pens G. worksheets Question 19-20: Choose TWO letter, A-E. Which TWO activities can students do after the tour at present? A. build model dinosaurs B. watch films C. draw dinosaurs BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1 D. find dinosaur eggs E. play computer games PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. I’m really sorry. We _____ to stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to th 2. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when 3. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk 4. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 5. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 6. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 7. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy 8. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 9. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. asked 10. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 11. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 12. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 13. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others 14. _______I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time 15. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers 16. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually 17. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 18. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 19. I usually buy my clothes _______It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 20. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. 2 BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) _______working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE)_______in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) _______ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) _______to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ... between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN) _______about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) _______is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) ... when they have the (9. FREE) ... to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in. III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. Talent scouts are looking for the next generation of supermodels have realized Africa’s potential. Lyndsey Mclntyre, a former model herself, recently opened one agency’s first African office. “African women are being graceful and serene” she says. “These qualities could to make them do very well in this business.” However, spotting supermodels is rarely easy, as well Mclntyre discovered when she visited the Orma tribe of remote north- eastern Kenya, whose the women are reported to be especially striking. “The tribal leaders were a bit suspicious and I wasn’t allowed to be meet many of their girls,” she explains. Another problem is that reports aren’t always reliable. Mclntyre discovered this when one of village’s “most beautiful girls” turned out to be its heaviest ones. She had to explain that Western advertisers prefer to far slimmer women. The Orma are not alone in believing fat it is beautiful. In a recent Africa-wide beauty contest, all the Uganda contestants were disqualified for being a little too large around the hips. “I don’t understand the fashion industry’s obsession with small hips,” said one judge for the contest. “But because we want the girls to succeed and to see African models working internationally, we give the industry what it wants” 0 ……are… 00 …√………… 1 ……….…… 2 ………..… 3 ………….… 4 ……..…… 5 ……….…… 6 ………….… 7 ………….… 8 ……………. 9 …….…….… 10………..…… PART C: READING COMPREHENSION I. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3 water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity.Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 1. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______. A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves 2. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______. A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community C. they are the same as tsunamis D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 3. The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. filtered C. located D. not pleased 4. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______. A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D. are often identified by ships on the ocean 5. Water that is “shallow” is NOT _______. A. deep B. clear C. coastal D. tidal 6. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to _______. A. come from greater distances B. originate in Alaska C. arrive without warning D. be less of a problem 7. The possessive “their” refers to _______. A. the Hawaiian Islands B. thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 8. A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _______. A. at fault B. disastrous C. extremely calm D. expected 9. From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _______. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4 A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever C. was filmed as it was happening D. occurred before efficient records were kept 10. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano _______. A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away B. resulted in little damage C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down. Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Carefully conducted studies that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to show any long-term problems, compared with children whose mothers stayed at home. My personal (1) _____ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there are a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot (2) _____ to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3) _____. Many mothers are not (4) _____ to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much beloved infant, they feel trapped and isolated. There are a number of options when it (5) ____ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (6) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (7) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (8) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (9) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with them; it’s the (10) _____ that matters. 1. A. view B. idea C. thought D. decision 2. A. afford B. decide C. hope D. expect 3. A. reason B. duty C. necessity D. task 4. A. made B. cut C. brought D. born 5. A. refers B. concerns C. turns D. comes 6. A. way B. matter C. surprise D. exception 7. A. perfectly B. extremely C. very D. certainly 8. A. people B. adults C. members D. grown-ups BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 5 9. A. used 10. A. quality B. attached B. attitude C. keen C. behavior D. fond D. manner PART D: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. 1. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT) Sales of the magazines …………………………………….……………….. ……………………. 2. The bread was not fresh enough for him to eat. (SUCH) It ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………….. 3. Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD) I …………………………………………………………..…………………….. ………………. 4. It’s Huong’s job to look after her little brother. (RESPONSIBLE) Huong ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 5. Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. (DELIGHT) Much to ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 6. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON) Dinner will be served ........................................................................................................................... 7. Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE) Besides ................................................................................................................................................. 8. It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT) You ..................................................................................................................................................... 9. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) It doesn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) The concert failed ………………………………………………………………………………….... II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE END ------------------ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 7 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) Đề thi gồm: 06 trang PART A: LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. Lecture on (1)_________. Example: Tourism and (2)_________. Common misconception is that marketing indicates (3)_________ in what is being provided. Marketing is actually essential in sustaining (4)__________. Compared to a product, a service is more (5)________ and customers have different (6)________. Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (7)__________. Important to a. keep informed b. (8)_________. One way to achieve this: (9)__________. (10)_________must always be available for any queries and problems. II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answer to the following questions. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. 1. How many printed volumes does the Western Bank Library have? 2. What must students have if they want to borrow books? 3. How long can a registered student keep books? 4. Where do students read books with red label? 5. How can students keep books for longer? 6. What service can help students if they want to reserve the books? 7. What should students do every day to view the loans and details of charges? 8. What should students do with overdue books? 9. How much is the photocopy of Color A4 sheet? 10. What is the opening time of the Western Bank Library at weekend? PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR III. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences. 1. The school was closed for a month because of a serious ________ of fever. A. outburst B. outbreak C. outset D. outcome 2. To decorate the room, I _______ the help of my roommate. A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted 3. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ________. A. house B. sky C. kite D. wall 4. Now I am unemployed; I have too much time ________ and don’t know what to do with myself. A. on my hands B. in hand C. in my hands D. to hand 5. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but now they are_________the times. A. over B. beneath C. behind D. under 6. _______ with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad – tempered. A. How B. Where C. Which D. What 7. – ‘May I smoke?’ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 - ‘_________’ A. Go ahead! B. What suits you? C. Accommodate yourself! D. You are free. 8. _________, the whole family slept soundly. A. Hot though the night air was B. Hot though was the night air C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot although was the night air 9. Not only ________ a good physician but also a talented violist. A. she is famous as B. is she known as C. she appears to be D. appears as she is 10. – Cheer up! It might never happen! - __________. A. It’s so very unlikely, isn’t it? B. What do you think? C. It already has. D. That was the last thing I did. 11. Of course, I will play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________. A. out of use B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of turn 12. Where’s that _______ dress that your grandma gave you? A. pink, long, lovely, silk B. lovely, long, pink, silk C. lovely, pink, long, silk D. long, pink, silk, lovely 13. _________ air is essential to man, so is water to fish. A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like 14. Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, _________. A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech 15. We _______ wandering about without any food. A. hungered B. made hungry C. had been hungry D. got hungry 16. James was ________ upset after being rejected in love. A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. highly 17. The company have to _______ways of reducing costs. A. take in B, think over C. look D. work out 18. Don’t take any _______ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone. A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight 19. Before you sign the contract, ________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later. A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve 20. Does that name _________ to you? A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other. 2. She would just sit in her chair, dreaming her life ________. 3. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. 4. I went to the library, but the book I wanted was out _______ loan. 5. Sorry I’m late. Something cropped _________ at the office. 6. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____. 7. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away. 8. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______ 9. Jane’s very modest, always playing ________ her success. 10. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been tampered________. V. Complete the following passage with the correct forms of the given words. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 ACCESS IMMERSE APPEAR INFANT COMMIT INSTITUTE DENY LONELY EXCLUDE SEE One of the most challenging aspects of the science anthropology comes from its fieldwork. Certainly, in its (1)________ as a profession, anthropology was distinguished by its concentration on so-called primary societies in which social (2)________ appear to be fairly limited and social interaction to be conducted almost (3)_________ face – to – face. Such societies, it was felt, provided anthropologists with a valuable (4)________into the workings of society that contrasted with the many complexities of more highly developed societies. There was also a sense that the way of life represented by these smaller societies were rapidly (5)________and that preserving a record of them was a matter of some urgency. The (6)________ of anthropologists to the first – hand collection of data led them to some of the most (7)________ places on earth. Most often they worked alone. Such lack of contact with other people created feelings of intense (8)________ in some anthropologists, especially in the early stages of fieldwork. Nevertheless, this process of (9)________ in a totally alien culture continues to attract men and women to anthropology, and is (10)_________ the most effective way of understanding in depth how other people see the world. PART C. READING VI. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden. Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner. In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challege 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As much VII. Read the text and then answer the questions 1 – 5 by choosing A, B, C or D. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Federal Express is a company that specializes in rapid overnight delivery of high-priority packages. The first company of its type, Federal Express was founded by the youthful Fred Smith in 1971, when he was only 28 years old. Smith had actually developed the idea for the rapid delivery service in a term paper for an economics class when he was a student at Yale University. The term paper reputedly received a less – than – stellar grade because of the infeasibility of the project that Smith had outlined. The model that Smith proposed had never been tried; it was a model that was efficient to operate but at the same time was very difficult to institute. Smith achieved efficiency in his model by designing a system that was separate from the passenger system and could, therefore, focus on how to deliver packages most efficiently. His strategy was to own his own planes so that he could create his own schedules and to ship all packages through the hug city of Memphis, a set – up which resembles the spokes on the wheel of a bicycle. With this combination of his own planes and hub set – up, he could get packages anywhere in the United States overnight. What made Smith’s idea difficult to institute was the fact that the entire system had to be created before the company could begin operations. He needed a fleet of aircraft to collect packages from airports every night and deliver them to Memphis, where they were immediately sorted and flown out to their new destinations; he needed a fleet of trucks to deliver packages to and from the various airport; he needed facilities and trained staff all in place to handle the operation. Smith had a $4 million inheritance from his father, and he managed to raise an additional $91 million dollars from venture capitalists to get the company operating. When Federal Express began service in 1973 in 25 cities, the company was not an immediate success, but success did come within a relatively short period of time. The company lost $29 million in the first 26 months of operations. However, the tide was to turn relatively quickly. By late 1976, Federal Express was carrying an average of 19,000 packages per night and had made a profit of $36 million. 1. The word developed in paragraph 1 could be replaced by A. come up with B. come about C. come across D. come into 2. What was a key idea of Smith’s? A. That he should focus on passenger service. B. That package delivery should be separate from passenger service. C. That packages could be delivered on other companies’ planes. D. That passenger service had to be efficient. 3. A hug city in paragraph 2 is A. a large city with small cities as destinations. B. a city that is the final destination for many routes. C. a city where many bicycle routes begin. D. a centralized city with destinations emanating from it. 4. It can be inferred from the passage that Smith selected Memphis as his hub city because it A. was near the middle of the country. B. had a large number of passenger aircraft C. already had a large package delivery service. D. was a favorite passenger airport. 5. Which paragraph explains what made Smith’s model effective? A. The first paragraph B. The second paragraph C. The third paragraph D. The last paragraph VIII. Complete the following passage by choosing one sentence from A to H for each blank. There are more options than needed. In 1642, a law was passed in Virginia saying that tobacco was to be the only currency in the colony and although a form of paper money was introduced later, tobacco remained the basis of the BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Virginia currency for over a century. This is not strange as it might seem. (1)_________. Back in prehistoric times, sharp stones for making axes were used as money by Stone Age people. This is understandable because they were about the only useful tools that existed at that time. Later, when metal became more widely used, pieces of bronze were made into small knives, shirts or spades, and these could be exchanged for the objects the represented. In more recent times, some of the most varied items have been used as money, such as dogs’ teeth in New Guinea or whales’ teeth ins the Pacific Island. But the greatest success story among strange currencies was undoubtedly cowrie shells, which for many centuries were accepted as payment throughout much of Africa and Asia. (2)_________. This had been used in some parts of the world for well over a thousand years. Paper was invented by a Chinese government minister, T’sai Lun in AD 105. So it is not surprising that China also introduced the first paper currency in about AD 650. This worked very well, and when the famous traveler Marco Polo visited the empire from 1275 to 1292, during the rule of Kublai Khan, he marved at its sophisticated use throughout the emperor’s lands. One of the most successful forms of currency was invented during the rule of the Chinese emperor Wu Ti. When he found himself short of cash, he made a plan to raise money from his wealthy noblemen. First of all, the emperor collected all the white deer in the country and kept them in a royal park. Then he passed a law saying that those who wanted to come to the emperor’s court must wear white masks made of deer skin. (3)________. In time, the noblemen who had bought masks would offer to sell them to colleagues in return of goods and services, and in this way the deerskins became a type of currency. In contrast, one of the least successful currencies of all time was the German mark in the 1920s. (4)_________. At the height of the crisis, when all the inhabitant of Berlin went into a local cafe and ordered a coffee priced at 5,000 marks, by the time he came to pay the bill, it had risen to 8,000 marks. Prices were rising at 60 percent an hour. In the end the currency became completely worthless. (6)_______. This, of course, was the system that had been used thousands of years ago, long before money was invented. A. The government had made the mistake of printing more and more paper money and as a r/esult the money became worth less and less. B. The gorvenment later introduced exchange rates, which made it possible for people to buy and sell currencies from the three countries. C. They had no option but to start once again exchanging goods and services with each other, and to forget about money. D. These could, of course, only be bought from him, and since he controlled their supply, he could change fantastic prices for them. E. In the French Sudan, they remained an acceptable currency for paying taxes until 1907, when they finally gave way to paper. F. History shows that almost anything can become money provided that it is relatively scarce and people want it. IX. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank. If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)________ much a closed book, but it is for the (2)_________ part possible to describe what the BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 child is doing at various stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)________ how exactly it learns to do these things. In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)_________ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5)_________ articulate speech. In something like a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6)_______ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences. Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8)_________ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process. PART D. WRITING X. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word/phrase in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. ALLOWANCES 2. This is the procedure. FOLLOWS 3. I just didn’t know what to say. LOST 4. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. VIEW 5. We decided to spend the afternoon exploring the shop LOOKING XI. With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience. ------------THE END------------- BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) PART A – LISTENING (2.0 PT) I. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. services marketing 2. legal advice 3. weakness 4. customer numbers 5. intangible 6. expectations 7. clients 8. constantly improve 9. conduct surveys 10. A representative II. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. over / more than 1,300,000 2. Univerisity Library UCard 3. four weeks 4. closed Reserved Room 5. renewing 6. Reservation System Service 7. check library account 8. pay fine 9. 50 pounds 10. 9 a.m – 6 p.m PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.5 PT) III. 1.0 pt (0.05/item) 1. B 2. D 3. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 11. B 12. B 13. A 16. C 17. D 18. A 4. A 9. B 14. D 19. B 5. C 10. C 15. D 20. A IV. 0.5 pt (0.05/item) 1. out 2. away 6. down 7. on 3. to 8. across 4. on 9. down 5. up 10. with V. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. infancy 2. institutions 6. commitment 7. inaccessible 3. exclusively 8. loneliness 4. insight 9. immersion 5. disappearing 10. undeniable 2. C 7. C 3. B 8. B 4. D 9. D 5. A 10. B VII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B VIII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. F 2. E 3. D 4. A 5. C IX. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. very/pretty 2. most 6. coming 7. no 3. for 8. majority 4. given 9. into 5.. from 10. lies PART C. READING (3.0 PT) VI. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. D 6. B BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 PART D. WRITING (2.5 PT) X. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. Please make allowances for Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. 2. The procedure is as follows. 3. I was lost for words. 4. Alison bought a big house with a view to opening a hotel. 5. We decided to spend the afternoon looking around the shop. XI. 2.0 pt. - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 1 pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ----———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. PHONETICS Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 1. A. arrow B. loud C. moldy D. poultry 2. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin 3. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing 4. A. benevolent B. content C. molecules D. technique 5. A. conscience B. bronchitis C. shuttle D. chauffeur Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 6. A. comic B. clementine C. climax D. thermonuclear 7. A. diligent B. dimension C. action D. innate 8. A. characterize B. absence C. datum D. charcoal 9. A. solicitor B. separately C. spacious D. sequence 10. A. parachute B. armchair C. accent D. accidentally II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (20 pts) 11. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 12. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner 13. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 14. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 15. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 16. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 17. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 18. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen 19. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 20. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 21. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 22. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 23. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 24. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might 25. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 26. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China. A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 27. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 30. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) According to some (0) _____ (SCIENCE), high-risk sports can be particularly (31) scientists _____ (VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31. ________________ being (32) _____ (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32. ________________ recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) _____ (LONG) of elastic 33. ________________ rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34. ________________ (34) _____ (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 35. ________________ Before the special elastic rope (35) _____ (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36. ________________ 37. ________________ speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) _____ (TERROR) to 38. ________________ open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) _____ (LOW) safely to the 39. ________________ ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) _____ (REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39) 40. ________________ _____ (EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades them to conquer their fear of (40) _____ (HIGH) and push themselves off into space. Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally 41. _____________________ Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 42. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 43. _____________________ are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 44. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 45. _____________________ 46. _____________________ vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 47. _____________________ better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48. _____________________ 49. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 50. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) The show was fully booked (51) _____ for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52) _____ and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) _____. But why? What did they come to see? They came to see human beings take (54) _____ circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) _____ for real lions and tigers. The show was put (56) _____ by its creators to protest (57) _____ traditional circuses and to send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) _____ with the National Protection of Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing number of people simply walked (59) _____ before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the performers sent (60) _____ typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run. Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10 pts) try out slip up carry on get by put out take after get down look up go through turn down 61. If you’re finding it difficult to _____ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 62. I know what you’re _____ and I feel really sorry for you. 63. In many ways you _____ your father. 64. If you _____ you’ll get into trouble. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 65. I proposed to her but she _____ me _____. 66. You’d better _____ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 67. If you _____ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure ____ you _____. 69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _____ it _____ before you make any decision to buy, 70. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or Ø (zero article) where necessary. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) Suddenly (71) _____ blackbird flew to (72) _____ top of (73) _____ beach. She perched way up on (74) _____ topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) _____. Then she commenced to sing. Her little black body seemed only (76) _____ tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) _____ old dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) _____ great flood of rejoicing through (79) _____ whole forest. And (80) _____ things began to stir. III. READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts) The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (81) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (82) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (83) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (84) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85) _____. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (86) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (87) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (88) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (89) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (90) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 81. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 82. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 83. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 84. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 85. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 86. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 87. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 88. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 89. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 90. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts) New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) _____ their advent makes the world a better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) _____. And that, (93) _____ turn, depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) _____ leaders, engineers and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main input, can (95) _____ human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources and geography. (96) _____ the new technologies could also (97) _____ those with power to control their fellow citizens even more effectively than in the (98) _____ efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological society will (99) _____ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100) _____ our institutions to respond to new challenges. Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts) 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 BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 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. 101. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States 102. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1? A. Most history book include the story of the train. B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period. C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual. 103. The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____. A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans 104. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7? A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area. C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s. 105. The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to _____. A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous 106. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____. A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required 107. 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 had to be imported into the United States. C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest. 108. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses? A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass 109. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses? A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather 110. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____. A. eating only small quantities of grass. B. continually moving from one grazing area to another. C. naturally fertilizing the soil. D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground. IV. WRITING (6/20 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. → An increased ________________ 112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. → Rather ________________ 113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. → The moment ________ 114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. → At no time ________________ 115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? → Other ________________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete 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). 116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed) → To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology. 117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled) → Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine. 118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned. (longer) → The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate. 119. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite) → What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story. 120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear) → They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow. _____THE END_____ ĐÁP ÁN I. PHONETICS: 1/20 points Part 1: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5) 1. B 2. A 3. C Part 2: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5) 6. D 7. B 8. A 4. C 5. B 9. A 10. D II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR: 6/20 points Part 1: (20 x 0.05 = 1) 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 31. value → valuable 36. terror → terrified 32. fright → frightened 37. low → lowered 33. long → length 38. repeat → repeatedly 34. world – worldwide 39. embarrass → embarrassment 35. tight → tightened 40. high → heights Part 3: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 41. acquiring → acquired 46. vocation → vocational 42. explicitness → explicitly 47. like → as 43. few → a few 48. assumption → assume 44. and → to 49. certainly → certain 45. but → to 50. intention → intended Part 4: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 51. up 52. in 53. out 54. off 55. in 56. on 57. against 58. in 59. out 60. up Part 5: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 61. get by 62. going through 63. take after 64. slip up 65. turned down 66. put out 67. carry on 68. get down 69. try out 70. look up Part 6: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 71. a 72. the 73. a 74. the 75. the 76. a 77. an 78. a 79. the 80. Ø III. READING COMPREHENSION: 4/20 points Part 1: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 81. B 82. C 83. C 84. A 85. D 86. C 87. D 88. B 89. A 90. D Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 91. whether 92. put 93. in 94. union 95. free 96. but 97. enable 98. most 99. make 100. of Part 3: (10 x 0.2 = 2) 101. A 102. B 103. C 104. D 105. C BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 106. A 107. C 108. B 109. D 110. B IV. WRITING: 6/20 points Part 1: (5 x 0.2 = 1) 111. An increased number of travellers is being stopped by customs officials this week. 112. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 113. The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing. 114. At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen. 115. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help? Part 2: (5 x 0.2 = 1) 116. his achievements are unsurpassed. 117. pulled a face as he swallowed. 118. will take longer than originally planned, which is. 119. whetted my appetite for the rest of. 120. not to drive for fear of. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ........ ----------------ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT (Đề thi gồm 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THP không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I: LISTENING Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Rented properties customer’s requirements Name: Steven Godfrey Example: Answer: No. of bedrooms: Four Preferred location: In the _______________ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ ________________ (2) Length of let required: __________________ (3) Starting: September 1st Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Address Rooms Monthly rent Problem Oakington Avenue Living/dining room, £ 550 No ___________(4) separate kitchen Mead Street Large living room and £ 580 The ___________(5) is kitchen, bathroom and a too large cloakroom Hamilton Road Living room, kitchen£ 550 Too ___________(7) diner, and a _______________(6) Devon Close Living room, dining £ _____________(8) None room, small kitchen Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? ____________ (9) hall and ____________ (10) pool. Section 2.Choose the correct answer LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted A to teach English there B to improve his Spanish C to learn about Latin American life D to improve his English 2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in? A construction B agriculture C tourism D architecture 3. Why did Paul change from one project to another? A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring 4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to A respect family life B develop trust C use money wisely D spend time with neighbors 5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A he let Paul do most of the work B his plans were too ambitious C he was very supportive of Paul D he was too ambitious BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 PART II. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. 1. A. latter B. label C. ladder D. latitude B. roar C. flour D. soar 2. A. pour B. purchase C. bookcase D. suitcase 3. A. chase 4. A. thread B. feather C. bread D. bead B. preface C. preparation D. prejudice 5. A. prepare II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. amphibian B. champagne C. cathedral D. creature 2. A. accommodation B. antibiotic C. counterclockwise D. deforestation 3. A. consciousness B. ecotourism C. biosphere D. confirm 4. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist 5. A. consolidate B. context C. conference D. confidence PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _______. A. her permanent residence was B. where her permanent residence C. permanent residence for her D. her permanent residence 2. Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _______ employed to investigate the deep sea. A. can be robots B. robots can be C. can robots D. can robots that are 3. _______ is not clear to researchers. A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct. B. Why dinosaurs became extinct C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct 4. The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956. A. while B. until C. on D. when 5. Drinking water _______ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth. A. containing B. in which containing C. contains D. that contain 6. In the 1820’s physical education became _______ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities. A. to be part B. which was part C. was part D part 7. If you can win his attention ___________ for you. A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better 8. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________. A. otherwise B. therefore C. immediately D. nevertheless 9. Which __________ agency do you work for? A. ads B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement 10. Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health. A. brought on B. coming about C. taken up D. put through BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. 1. Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first: 2. Malnutrition is a major cause of death in those countries where the cultivation of rice have been impeded by recurrent drought. 3. Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party. 4. John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull. 5. Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive 6. Judy decided to wait until after she had taken her exams before having her wisdom teeth pull. 7. Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office. 8. When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time. 9. I try to remember your name but I am afraid I cannot remember it. 10. I’d prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous. III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. I know ________ experience that I do my best work early in the morning. 2. I am astonished ________ the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning. 3. Is it possible to insure yourself ________ nuclear attack? 4. At school today, we had a long discussion _______ the best way to learn a foreign language. 5. “How can I discourage my boyfriend _______ trying to kiss me all the time?” “Eat plenty of garlic.” 6. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _______ the target, and try not to kill anyone. 7. Small children should be watched ____________ carefully. 8. Would you give up your country cottage __________ a town flat? 9. He’ll inherit the money when he comes ______________ age. 10.The performance on the first night came ______________ pretty. IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. (ADAPT)__________ to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. 2. Police asked (PASS) ______________ if they had seen the accident happen. 3. What a (WORRY) ______________pair of children. They have to be watched every minute of the day. 4. Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT) _____________ to their elders. 5. They frequently (MOBILE) _________________ the traffic as they march through the streets. 6. He shook his head in _____________ (APPROVE) 7. He fought the illness with courage and ________________ (DETERMINE) 8. She seems (REASON) __________happy in her new job. 9. Can we (ARRANGE) _____________the meeting for next Monday at 7? 10. If you weren’t so (ACT)_______________, you wouldn’t be so fat! PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (1) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (2) ________ can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (4) ___________ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (6) __________ the wishes of the director, although he will usually only do this in the (7) __________ of safety. Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _________ in for the actors. Actors like to become (9) _________ in all the BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk. To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) ___________.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. 1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named 2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No one 3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise 4. A. period B. minute C. part D. stage 5. A. led B. taken C. drawn D. called 6. A. over B. against C. through D. across 7. A. interests B. needs C. purposes D. regards 8. A. work B. get C. put D. stand 9. A. connected B. arranged C. involved D. affected 10. A. limits B. ends C. frontiers D. borders II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre. When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) ____________ Marlon Brando went (2) __________ stage wearing a (3) _________ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt. It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) ____________ an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _____________ the end of the century. The idea for the T-shirt came (6) __________ Brando himself. He had worn one at rehearsals for the play. The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself. Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck. They had decided to market the shirt (7) ___________ a fashionable garment in its (8) ____________ right, rather than just something to be worn (9) __________ warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) ___________ an army uniform. It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951. A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 3. The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 4. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 5. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast. A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information 6. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 7. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 8. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 9. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. Hard _____________________________________________________. 2. Do all the washing, please! Let ______________________________________________________. 3. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him. I wish ___________________________________________________. 4. Mick thought that we were married. Mick was under ____________________________________________. 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command _______________________________________. II. Write an essay ( about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐÁP ÁN (Đề thi gồm 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THP không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Total: 130pts PART I: LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1.central 2.600 3. 2 year(s) 4.garage 5.garden 6.study 7.noisy 8.595 9.concert 10.swimming Section 2 (10pts) 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C PART II. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. B 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1.D 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. D 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.A II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (10pts) 1. to the first 2. has 3. diligently 4. them pulled 5. Time passes 6. pulled 7. had the plane 8. waste of time 9. am trying 10. by myself III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (10pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3.against 4. about 5. from 6.at 7.over 8. for 9.of 10.off IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10pts) 1. Adaptation 2. passers-by 3.worrisome 4.respectful 5.immobilize 6.disapproval 7.determination 8.reasonably 9.rearrange 10.inactive PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.C 10.A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1.named/called 2.on 3.pair 4.but/ except 5.to/until 6.from 7.as 8.own 9.for 10.or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (20pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------The end ------ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ........ ————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 4 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề ———————— PART I. LISTENING You are going to listen to a conversation between Janet and her friend. Janet is telling her friend about her holiday. As you listen, write down brief notes in the boxes below about her holiday. You should write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each blank. You will hear the recording TWICE. Day What Janet did Saturday Arrived at the hotel at (1) ______. Sunday Hired a (2) ______. Went to Safari Park and saw monkeys and (3) ______. Monday Went to (4) _______ and Stonehenge. Took a lot of (5) ______. Tuesday Joined a (6) _______. Visited Trafalgar (7)______, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and saw the (8) _______ of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Also went to (9) ______ and the Tower of London. Wednesday Went to Greenwich by (10) ______. Thursday Went shopping for (11) _______. Went to see a film called (12) _______ in the evening. Friday (13) _______ all day. Stayed in hotel. Played (14) ______. Saturday Left hotel at (15) _______. PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.5 PT) I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D) 1. Jack _____________ a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on. A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought 2. Telephone service to that remote village can't be ______ this year. A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made 3. His company had to close because of_______. A. redundancy B. economic difficulties C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment 4. I couldn't ______over how well the team play! A. make B. get C. turn D. put 5. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be______. A. overconfident B. unconfident C. confidential D. confidentable 6. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?” “Unfortunately, yes. ________ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.” A. That I could do such a thing it B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing 7. ________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital. A. Detroit B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which 8. An almost _______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 9. They were walking on tiptoe ______ the Director's room. A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing 10. I haven’t been feeling very well ________. A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Each line of the following passage has one mistake related to either grammar or vocabulary usage. Find and correct them. Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings. It a lot of countries, there are laws limited the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Because there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also risen air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisoned gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and they are clumsy where they use their hands. There are long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continues to increase, the earth's climate will become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may water and may cause serious floods. 0. for --> of 1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________ 6. _________ 7. _________ 8. _________ 9. _________ 10. ________ III. Use the given phrasal verbs to replace the underlined words/phrases in the sentences. Then put the verbs in the correct form in the sentences. come into go round fall through do without turn in make out draw up take after let on turn down 1. Before we do anything else, we ought to prepare a plan of action. 2. It was getting late so I decided to go to bed. 3. I believe that Diana has recently inherited a lot of money. 4. Do you think there is enough food to feed everybody? 5. If we can’t get any bread, we’ll just have to manage. 6. He speaks very badly. I can’t understand what he’s saying. 7. Don’t say anything to the children about the party. I want it to be a promise. 8. I was rejected for the army on the health ground. 9. We’ve made all the arrangements. Let’s hope our plans don’t fail. 10. I resemble my mother. She was small with blond hair and had a terrible memory too. IV. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentences. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. I’ll never forget the _________ I felt in the situation. (HUMILIATE) 2. She’s so ________ that she won’t let anything stand in the way of her ambition. (MIND) 3. That was a very ________ thing to say. (HURT) 4. It’s ______ of him to lose his temper like that – he’s usually very calm. (CHARACTER) 5. He stood at the door to make sure that no one _______ the party. (GATE) PART III. READING I. Read the passage carefully , then fill in the blank a suitable word. The majority of lottery winners change their lives (1) __________ little, and continue on their settled way happy ever after. A couple of years ago, a Mr. David Horabin won a million. He had been struggling to (2) _________ a success of his dry cleaning shop for the past 12 months. He accepted his cheque in a small ceremony (3) ________ the premises at 2.30, and by three o'clock he had reopened for business. The reaction of Mr. Pasquale Consalvo who won $30 million in the New York state lottery was very (4) _________. He was unhappy not to be able to fulfill his desire to go to work as (5) ___________ on the day he won. He also said that if the money made him (6) ____________ he would give it back. In fact, the chances of his life being made a misery by his new-found wealth are almost (7) _________ slim though not quite as the sixty million-to-one odds he beat to take a jackpot (8)________ had remained unclaimed through six previous draws. Gambling small amounts (9) __________ the lottery is a harmless if BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 futile hobby. (10) __________, gambling can become an addiction, increasingly so as the activity becomes socially acceptable. II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbor you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 1. According to the writer, we should _______. A. avoid leaving our house empty B. only go out when we have to C. always keep the curtains closed D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out 2. The “aforementioned precautions” refer to steps that _______. A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe C. will stop a potential burglar D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home 3. Gaining entry to a house through a small window _______. A. is surprisingly difficult B. is not as difficult as people think C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door D. is tried only by very determined burglars 4 . According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms _______. A. cost a lot of money but are worth it B. are good value for money C. are luxury items D. are absolutely essential items 5. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _______. A. will prevent your home being burgled BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 B. avoids you having to invite people into your home C. is only necessary for elderly people D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine III. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. Viewed from the outside (1) ________, the Houses of Parliament look impressive. The architecture gives the place a traditional look, and the buildings are sandwiched between a busy square and the river, making them a (2) ________between the country house of an eccentric duke and a Victorian railway station. You have only to learn that the members (3) ______ to each other as ‘The Honorable Member to (4) ______ the picture of a dignified gentlemen’s club, with of course a few ladies to (5) _______ the numbers. Sadly, over the past few years first radio, and now television, have shown the general public, who are (6) ______ the electorate, what in fact goes on when bills are discussed and questions are asked. The first obvious fact is that the chamber is very rarely full, and there may be only a handful of members present, some of whom are quite clearly asleep, telling jokes to their neighbor, or shouting like badlybehaved schoolchildren. There is not enough room for them all in the chamber in any (7) _______, which is a second worrying point. Of course, television does not follow the work of committees, which are the small discussions groups that do most of the real work of the House. But the (8) ______ impression that voters receive of the workings of government is not a good one. To put it (9) _______, parliament looks disorganized, is clearly behind the time and seems to be filled with bores and comedians. This is presumably why members (10) _______ for so long the efforts of the BBC to broadcast parliamentary matters on television. 1. A. likewise B. at least C. nevertheless D. as well 2. A. mixture B. combination C. cross D. match 3. A. call B. refer C. speak D. submit 4. A. finalize B. end C. conclude D. complete 5. A. take away B. bring about C. make up D. set in 6. A. after all B. anyway C. even D. furthermore 7. A. point B. way C. matter D. case 8. A. total B. broad C. overall D. comprehensive 9. A. bluntly B. shortly C. directly D. basically 10. A. prevented B. checked C. defied D. resisted PART IV: WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs. No sooner _______________________________________________ 2. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65. He has no ________________________________________________ 3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London. He greatly ______________________________________________ 4. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married. Had she __________________________________________________ 5. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died. The singer had _____________________________________________ II. Write about the following topic: ‘Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more’ How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 150 words. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 -------The end------- KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Vĩnh Phúc ———————— PART 1. LISTENING (15 pts: 1/item) SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— 1. 5 pm. 2. small family car 3. lions 4. Oxford 5. photographs 6. sightseeing tour 7. Square 8. changing 9. Tower Bridge 10. boat PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pt) I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. C 2. A 3. B 6. B 7. C 8. A II. (10pts: 1pt/item) 11. presents and souvenirs 12. Star Wars 13. Rained 14. table tennis 15. 10 am 4. B 9. C 5. A 10. A 1. limited --> limiting 6. surrounding --> surrounded 2. Because --> Although 7. quick --> quickly 3. makes --> causes 8. where--> when 4. risen --> increased 9. continues --> continue 5. poisoned --> poisonous 10. water --> melt III. (10pts: 1 pt/item) 1. draw up 2. turn in 6. make out 7. let on IV. ( 5pts: 1pt/ item) 1. humiliation 2. single-minded/ strong-minded 3. came into 8. turned down 3. hurtful 4. go round 9. fall though 4. uncharacteristic 5. do without 10. take after 5. gate-crashed PART III. READING I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. but 2. make 3. at 4. similar 5. usual 6. unhappy 7. as 8. that 9. on 10. However II. (5 pts: 1 pt/item) 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D III. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D 8.C 9. A 10. D PART IV. WRITING I. (5 pts: 1pt/item) 1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing. 2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65. 3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London. 4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him. 5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody. II. Write about the following topic: 20 pts The impression mark is based on the following scheme: BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. Content (10 pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language (5pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation (5pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------- ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH – NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) A.LISTENING I. Listen to the conversation between Mary and John then decide the given statements are true or false by writing T ( for true), F (for false) in the box provided. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. John has just published his latest book. 2. The topic of the book is about the Loch Ness Monster. 3. He has some problems with his computer. 4. He is going to Scotland to visit some of his friends. 5. He expects that when he gets back home he will find his word processor working properly. II. You will hear a man called Mike telling you about his plans for the evening. For the question 110, complete the notes which summarize what he says. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS into each of the blanks. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. Mike knows that Jill is coming to see him because she ____________________ 2. She should turn up just ____________________ 3. Mike has just bought himself ____________________ 4. Jill used to be mad on music and dancing but Mike liked watching ____________________ 5. Two things prevent Mike from going to a restaurant: one is the poor ____________________ 6. and the other is he ____________________ 7. Mike wants to take Jill to a special room at ____________________ 8. The furniture in the room is the wrong ____________________ 9. Mike wants Jill to try the room out but the museum closes ____________________ 10. In the end, Mike wonders about taking Jill to see Herbert and Muriet, who are ____________________ B. PHONETICS Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. A. advance B. agrarian C. apartment D. attitude 2. A. minority B. performance C. helicopter D. floppy 3. A. eradicate B. represent C. longevity D. telecommunication 4. A. cultivation B. consumption C. subscriber D. shuttle 5. A. games B. partners C. fields D. reports C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. At the end of the meal, we had delicious __________ fruit juices. A. ending B. closing C. dessert D. last 2. Friendship is like a game. If you want to join it, you must learn the __________. A. laws B. facts C. customs D. rules BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3. Mr. Ralph _________Mathematics before he ________ to literature. A. had taught/ had changed B. was teaching/ changed C. taught/ was changing D. had taught/ changed 4. __________mad men are responsible for their actions. A. Fewer B. Few C. Less D. Little 5. The last World Cup was __________ in South Africa. A. broken B. happened C. held D. taken palce 6. I object _________ to the sea in this cold weather. A. to going B. going C. about going D. of going 7. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no _________ the exercise. A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing D. difficult finishing 8. I want to congratulate you __________ the contest. A. to win B. on winning C. at winning D. about winning. 9. You gave me precious help __________ I am extremely grateful. A. to which B. for that C. to that D. for which 10. I bought 20 roses, three __________ were destroyed before I came home. A. of them B. among them C. among which D. of which 11. John, __________ that his girlfriend went out with another guy, decided to say goodbye to her. A. believing B. believed C. to believe D. believe 12. Unfortunately, the university reacted unfavorably _________ the proposals. A. against B. by C. to D. with 13. Either I or they __________enjoying the party now. A. are B. is C. was D. were 14. Unlike my brother, who always fails to finish English tests, I am quite good _________ this subject. A. in B. about C. of D. at 15. I really must __________my car repaired soon. A. need B. have needed my car C. have D. let my car. II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The surgeon tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was _______.(SUCCESS) 2. He was very _______ of the work he had done. (PRIDE) 3. There were 50 _______ in the talent contest. (COMPETE) 4. Our _______ has lasted a lifetime. (FRIEND) 5. It was a complete _________ due to their poor planning. (FAIL) III. Fill in the blanks suitable particles or prepositions. 1. The bomb went _______ in a crowded street last night. 2. Peter arranged to meet Helen after work last night but she didn’t turn _______. 3. I know how wonderful you are. There no need to show _______. 4. There used to be a shop at the end of this street but it closed _______ a month ago. 5. Things will get easier as time goes _______. D. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Many of the world’s people are concerned __________(1) the dwindling number of whales in the oceans and seas. They are worried because the number of whales is getting so __________(2). Whales are very large, aquatic animals. People have hunted whales __________(3) about the eleventh century. Certain types of whales have been hunted too much. Recently, their numbers have decreased so BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 much that they are in _________(4) of becoming extinct. These concerned people are working to save the whales. Why do people want to save the whales? There are two important reasons. One reason is that whales help to keep a balance between plants and animals. People have __________(5) this balance. People get rid of their wastes by throwing them into the oceans and seas. People’s sewage and garbage increase the _________(6) of salt in ocean and sea water. The increased salt helps some plants and some very small animals _________(7). These plants and animals can be _________(8) to fish. Whales eat enormous amounts of plankton, the plants and animals that thrive in very salty water. __________(9), whales are very important because they keep the ocean environment clean enough for fish. In addition, because fish __________(10) necessary food for many people, people need whales, and many people want to save them. 1.A. of B. about C. to D. with 2. A. little B. great C. large D. small 3. A. in B. since C. at D. of 4. A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. dangered 5. A. distributed B. destroyed C. disturbed D. followed 6. A. number B. amount C. variety D. much 7. A. grow B. develop C. appear D. increase 8. A. good B. useful C. harmful D. bad 9. A. Therefore B. However C. But D. Moreover 10. A. bring B. provide C. give D. take II. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Line Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic landing on the surface of the Moon. This momentous trip for humanity also provided scientists with an abundance of material for study; from rock and soil samples brought back from the Moon, scientists have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon as well as to draw interferences about the development of the Moon from its (5) composition. The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass which were probably ground from the large rocks when meteors impacted with the surface of the Moon. The bits of glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half of the Moon soil. (10) Scientists found no trace of animal or plant life in this soil. In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the surface of the Moon: basalt and breccia. Basalt is cooled and hardened volcanic lava common to the Earth. Since basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the presence of this type of rock is an indication that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot. Breccia, the (15) other kind of rock brought back by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. This second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together by the force of impact. Gases such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gases were carried to the Moon by solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the Sun. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses A. astronaut training B. the inception of the Apollo space program C. a different space trip D. previous Moon landings. 2. What is the subject of this passage? A. The Apollo astronauts B. Soil on the Moon. C. What the Moon is made of D. Basalt and breccia. 3. An “ abundance” in line 3 is A. a disorderly pile B. a wealthy bunch C. an insignificant proportion D. a large amount 4. According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of? A. Hydrogen and helium B. Large chunks of volcanic lava C. Tiny pieces of stones and glass D. Stream of gases 5. Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts? A. Basalt B. Soil C. Breccia D. Plant life 6. An “ indication” in line 14 is A. an exhibition B. a clue C. a denial D. a dictate 7. According to the passage, breccia was formed A. when objects struck the Moon B. from volcanic lava C. when streams of gases hit the surface of the Moon D. from the interaction of helium and hydrogen. 8. It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks A. were not originally from the Moon B. were created inside the rocks C. traveled from the Moon to the Sun D. caused the Moon’s temperature to rise 9. The author’s purpose in this passage is to A. describe some rock and soil samples B. explain some of the things learned from space flights C. propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon D. demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia 10. It can be inferred from the passage that A. the only items of importance that astronauts brought back from the Moon were rock and soil samples B. scientists learned relatively little from the Moon rock and soil samples C. scientists do not believe that it is necessary to return to the Moon D. rock and soil samples were only some of a myriad of significant items from the Moon. III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to _________(1) for the postman’s arrival, always eager to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck __________(2) it. Once- I remember it all too clear- my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when the post __________(3) on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and __________(4) went to investigate. There are four or five envelopes, all with very enticing stamps. __________(5) at the tender age of five I knew one doesn’t open mail addressed to other people. __________(6), tearing just the corners off the envelopes struck me as perfectly fair and allowable, and that’s what I did. I carefully tore as __________(7) to the stamps as possible, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to me, should be treated with __________(8). There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I’d done, and I didn’t think there was any__________(9) in it. They always let me remove the corners after they’d opened them. Later, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sides. I began to __________(10) what I’d done! BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer 2. A. over B. in C. on D. of 3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived 4. A. hurriedly B. hurried C. hurry D. hurrily 5. A. Because of B. Even C. Due to D.To 6. A. However B. But C. So D. Although 7. A. nearby B. next C. close D. round 8. A. gentleness B. caution C. honour D. respect 9. A. trouble B. harm C. wrong D. bad 10. A. accept B. admit C. realize D. confess. E. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. If I were you, I’d look for another job I suggest ____________________________________________________________________ 2. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful. If __________________________________________________________________________ 3. Jack’s parents made him study for his exams. Jack was ____________________________________________________________________ 4. They believe he is mad. He _________________________________________________________________________ 5. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money. No matter___________________________________________________________________ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word. 1. She owns all this land now. (belongs) All _______________________________________________________________________ 2. Organized activities don’t interest Eva very much. ( interested) Eva_______________________________________________________________________ 3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running ) Daily______________________________________________________________________ 4. There are too many people for so few resources.. (enough) There______________________________________________________________________ 5. If it doesn’t stop snowing, we won’t get home ( unless) We _______________________________________________________________________ -------- THE END --------BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH – NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 03 trang) Tổng điểm: 100 điểm A. LISTENING I. (10ts:.2 pts/item) 1. F 2. T II. (10 pts: 1,pt/item) 1. has (just) phoned 2. after 4 o’clock 3. a local paper 4. sport (on television/ TV) 5. food B. PHONETICS ( 5 pts: 01pt/ item) 1. D 2. B 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. can’t afford it 7. the Science Museum 8. shape(s) and size(s) 9. at 5 o’clock 10. (professional) musicians 3. A 4.C 5.D 1.C 2.D 6.A 7. C 11. A 12. C II. (5 pts: 1pt/ item) 1. unsuccessful 2. proud III. (5 pts : 1pt/item) 1. off 2. up 3. off D. READING I. ( 10pts: 1pt/ item) 3.D 8. B 13. A 4.B 9. D 14. D 5.C 10. D 15. C 3. competitors 4. friendship 5. failure 1.B 2.D 6.B 7. A II. (10 pts: 1pt /item) 3.B 8. C 4.C 9.A 5. A 10. B 1.C 2.C 6.B 7.A III. (10 pts: 1 pt /item) 1. B 2.C 6. A 7. C 3.D 8.A 4.C 9.B 5.D 10.D 3.D 8.D 4.A 9.B 5.B 10.C C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. ( 15pts: 1pt/ item) 4. down 5. by E. WRITING I. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. I suggest (that) you (should) look for another job. 2. If he had been careful, he wouldn’t have lost his money. 3. Jack was made to study for his exam (by his parents). BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4. He is believed to be mad. 5. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get the money. II. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. All this land belongs to her. 2. Eva isn’t interested in organized activities very much. 3. Daily running (quickly) improves your breathing (quickly). 4. There are not enough resources for so many people. 5. We won’t get home unless it stops snowing. LISTENING TAPESCRIPT Section I. Mary: Hello, John John: Hello, Mary. Mary: How is your latest book going? John: Oh, you mean the one I am writing on the Loch Ness monster? Well, it is going rather slowly at present. Mary: Oh, dear. Why’s that? John: Well, the inspiration’s there but everything is wrong. One day I tire myself out with the writing but the next day I can hardly keep myself awake. On top of that my work processor keeps breaking down. Mary: Perhaps you need to take a week off. John: Well, I am going up to Scotland to do some research for the book next week. Mary: That should be nice, especially if you see the monster! But you’ll still have your mind on your work the whole time. John: That’s true. In fact at this stage seeing the monster would be a mixed blessing as I’d have to rewrite and revise large chunk that I’ve already done. But going away gives the engineer a good chance to see where the trouble is. By the time I get back, my machine should be free of all its gremlins, even if I’m still under the weather. Section II. Mike: Hello, I’m Mike. Jill has just phoned to say that she is coming to visit me. She should arrive just after four o’clock. So here I am at the Tourist Information Office. I wanted to call at lunchtime but they were closed and I’ve had to wait until two o’clock. They’ve given me some leaflets and I’ve bought myself a local paper. I want to find somewhere good for us to go tonight. Jill used to be mad on music and dancing. And me, I was always keen on sport, well watching it on television, anyway. Jill was the one who went in for all the exciting things like skiing down mountains. There are plenty of restaurants, but the food isn’t always all that good and I probably can’t afford it anyway. Oh dear, I don’t know what to choose. Ah, this looks good. There is a guided tour of the local television studios. If you’re lucky you can actually see some of the stars filming new episodes of soap operas and things. What does it say here in the small print? “Small group only, who have to watch from behind the screen.” That sounds OK to me as long as there aren’t loads of other people, in which case they probably won’t let anyone watch at all. Oh, yes, there’s the Science Museum. Jill says she doesn’t like science but I’ve been on about taking her there for years and she is quite keen on the hands- on exhibit. There’s a room where all the walls are distorted and painted with misleading lines, and the furniture is all the wrong shapes and sizes. It deceives your eyes and the funny thing is that you stumble about and bump into things. Jill says it BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 wouldn’t happen to her. She thinks she’s got a superior sense of balance or something. But she just doesn’t know what it is like in there. I’d certainly love to prove her wrong. Oh, dear, the Science Museum closes at five each evening. That’s not very good. Oh well, we can go tomorrow but that still leaves tonight to plan. I wonder whether she’d like to go and see Herbert and Muriel. She likes music, so why not spend the evening with two really top-class professionals? BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT .......... ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề I. Reading comprehension 1. After the water workers went on strike, there was a___ of water. A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease 2. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the___ bicycle. A. historical B. old - fashioned C. old- aged D. elderly 3. ___ it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat. A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although 4. As far as I’m___ it’s quite all right for you to leave early. A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered 5. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at last we are properly prepared___ it this time A. about B. at C. with D. for 6. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong. A. had B. has C. would have D. should have 7. I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is. A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance 8. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film. A. before B. lacking C. except D. below 9. Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident. A. wrong B. wounded C. injured D. damaged 10. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go___ else? A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere 11. The picture is___ the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it. A. priceless B. invalid C. unprofitable D. worthless 12. I’m feeling really___ I’m going to bed. A. sleepy B. sleeping C. tiring D. asleep 13. I can___ what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there. A. see through B. make out C. look into D. show up 14. Do you know the time the train___ to Birmingham? A. reaches B. gets C. arrives D. comes 15. Having looked the place___ the gang went away to make their plans A. through B. over C. down D. out 16. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were___ by the customs officer. A. guarded B. tested C. corrected D. examined 17. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be in such a___. A. nuisance B. trouble C. bother D. worried 18. Could you be more specific about what is___ in this particular job? A. enclosed B. concentrated C. presented D. involved 19. They haven’t beaten me yet, I still have one or two___ up my sleeve. A. traps B. tricks C. jokes D. defenses 20. The brothers are so alike that I can’t ___ one from the other? A. say B. notice C. mark D. tell II. Sentence transformation Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. John only understood very little of what the teacher said. John could hardly……………………………………………………………….. 2. Unless someone has a key, we can not get into the house We can only……..……………………………………………………………….. 3. I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here’s the key. You can’t……..……………………………………………………………….. 4. He prefers golf to tennis He’d rather…….. ……………………………………………………………….. 5. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Mary to the party. He wishes……………………………………………………………………….. III. Use of English Section 1: Fill in the blank with one appropriate word Computers are helpful in many ways: First they are fast. They can work with information much more quickly then a person. (1)___, computer can work with lots of information at the (2)___ time. Third, they can keep (3)………for a long time. They do not forget things the way (4)___ do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (5)___, of course, but they usually don’t make mistakes. These days, (6)___ is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to (7)___. Some companies have class at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8)___ courses in computer science. Another way to learn is (9)___ a book. There are many books about computers in bookstores and libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with (10)___ You may (11)___ be an expert, but you can have fun! Section 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it. 32. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking If I………………..…………………………………………………………….. 33. We had planned to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning. We were………………………………………………………………………….. 34. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglar left the building. No sooner………….…………………………………………………………….. 35. As television programmes become more popular they seem to get worse The more………….…………………………………………………………….. 36. The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land. Anyone found……..…………………………………………………………….. 37. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home I’d rather………………………………………………………………………….. 38. It would have been a super weekend if it had not been for the weather. But………………………………………………………………………………….. 39. It’s possible that he did not get my letter He might…………….…………………………………………………………….. 40. The last time it snowed here was six years ago It……………………..…………………………………………………………….. Section 3: Guided sentence building 41. You/ interested/ listen/ pop music/ classical music? 42. He/ tall/ than/ his sister/ a head. 43. Jane/ promise/ keep in touch/ us/ Australia. 44. He/ used to/ go/ hunting/ forest/ younger. 45. He/ learn/ English/ before/ he/ go/ England. 46. She / wait/ him/ ten hours. 47. Not allowed/ enter/ museum before 9. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 48. I/ be used/ get up/ early/ don’t mind/ leave / 5 o’clock/ morning. 49. Asked/ mother/ 5 pounds/ buy/ books 50. I/ not feel/ have breakfast/ this morning/ because/ headache. I. Keys: Reading comprehension 12. A 23. information 1. B 13. C 24. to 2. B 14. B 25. perfect 3. D 15. B 26. It 4. A 16. D 27. learn 5. D 17. A 28. night 6. A 18. D 29. from 7. D 19. D 30. computers 8. D 20. C 31. not 9. C 21. second 10. C 11. D 22. same III. Use of English Section II 32. If I had been thinking, I would not have made that mistake 33. We were to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning/ We were planning/ going/ intending to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning. 34. No sooner had the burglar left the building than the alarm rang. 35. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem to get 36. Anyone found trespassing on this land will be prosecuted (by the authorities.) 37. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home. 38. But for the weather, it would have been a super weekend. 39. He might not have got my letter. 40. Is hasn’t snowed here for six years. Section III 41. Are you interested in listening to pop music or classical music? BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 42. He’s taller than his sister by a head. 43. Jane promised to keep in touch with us in Australia. 44. He used to go hunting in the forest when he was younger. 45. He had learnt English before he went to England. 46. She has been waiting for him for ten hours. 47. We were not allowed to enter the museum before 9 o’clock. 48. I am used to getting up early so I don’t mind leaving at 5 o’clock in the morning. 49. He asked his mother for 5 pounds to buy some books. 50. I did not feel like having breakfast this morning because I had a headache. II. Jgj\kjg III. Use of English Section 1: Section 2: 41. Section 3: Kjg\ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ....... ———————— ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 - THPT NĂM HỌC 2013- 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I/ READING: PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening. A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy 1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth. A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls 3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs. A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest 4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt 5. "I am tired" “ ……… ” A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also 6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation. A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered 7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw. A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck 8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries. A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined 9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy. A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most 10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds. A. far B. much C. well D. most YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………… ……10……………….. PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday. Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ……… parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor. 1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam. 2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking. 3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English. 4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop. 5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected. 1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it. 2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel. 4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India. 5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5) …….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world. All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms. 1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell 2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation 3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress 4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired 5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances 6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing 7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share 8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters 9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax 10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Is Photography Dead? For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique and very important (1)........of art. The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology which computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in computer imaging. All these developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know (7).......dead? In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we live. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans. 1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers 2 .Where was Langston Hughes born? A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina 3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"? A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors 4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer? A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement 5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program 6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following? A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers 7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life? A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem 8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage? A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative 9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage? A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying 10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT: A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) 1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week. 2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did. 3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm. 4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it. 5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house! 6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities. 7. I'm................................death of spiders! 8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance. 9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work. 10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. II. WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter. The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me. Tom congratulated ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us The lifeguard advised …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently. There ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day. It was not ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion. Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………. PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms) 1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option) …………………………………………………………………………… 2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute) ……………………………………………………………………………. 3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which) …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call) …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets) …………………………………………………………………………….. PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic: What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms) ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ( 2008-2009) I/ READING PART1: 2ms ( 10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1B, 2D, 3A, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7D, 8D, 9B, 10C PART 2: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1- the, 2– the, 3– an, 4– the, 5– no article PART 3: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1– of, 2– of, 3– in, 4– with, 5– to PART 4: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1- didn’t do, 2 – hadn’t caught , 3 – has finished/ finishes, 4- will have left, 5- to help PART 5: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1B, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7D, 8B, 9A, 10C PART 6: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1- form, 2- under, 3- turning, 4- increasing, 5- courses 6- raise, 7- it, 8- key, 9- claim, 10- information PART 7: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1A, 2C, 3D, 4C, 5C, 6B, 7B, 8A, 9D, 10D PART 8: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1- only had it, 2- had been in that, 3. did him no/ did not( seem to ) do him any. 4. good/ use grumbling/ complaining about 5. people parking, 6- without, 7- frightened/ scared to, 8- rumbling 9. under the, 10- afford to have them II/ WRITING: PART 1: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 1. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams. 2. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore. 3. There has been a sharp decline in birth race recently. 4. It was not until the next day I heard the news. 5. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion. PART 2: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 1. He has the option of taking early retirement 2. He didn’t contribute to the conversation. 3. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4. He wants you people / students to call him “professor” 5. She always gets as well with the children. PART 2: 3ms BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT -------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC --------------------------- KÌ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH – NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) A.LISTENING I. Listen to the conversation between a female student and a male student then circle the appropriate letter. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. What are the students looking for? A. Main Hall B. Great Hall C. Old Hall D. Old building 2. Where is the administration building? A. On the left of the steps B. On the right of the steps C. Behind the steps D. In front of the steps 3. How many people are waiting in the queue? A. 300 B. 200 C. 100 D. 50 4. What does the woman order for lunch? A. fried rice B. pizza C. sandwich D. hot dog 5. What does the woman order to drink? A. orange juice B. coca cola C. tea D coffee 6. How much money does the woman give the man? A. $2.00 B. $ 3.00 C. $ 3.50 D. $ 5.00 7. What kind of fruits does the woman want the man to get for her? A. an orange B. an apple C. grapes D. water melon 8. What did the man buy for the woman to eat? A. a sandwich B. a slice of pizza C. fried rice D. hot dog 9. What did the man buy for the woman to drink? A. tea B. coffee C. coca cola D. orange juice 10. What must the students do as part of registration at the university? A. Check the notice board in the Law Faculty. B. Find out about lectures. C. Organize tutorial groups. D. Pay the union fees. II. Listen to the conversation between a woman and a clerk, then complete the registration form using NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You will hear the conversation TWICE. Name of student: (1) _______________________________________ Address : (2) _____________, (3) _______________________ Town : Brisbane Tel : (4) __________________________________ Course : (5) _____________________________________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 B. PHONETICS Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. A. of B. file C. off D. form 2. A. gestation B. jellyfish C. species D. ethnic 3. A. anthem B. abandon C. disaster D. ambassador 4. A. committee B. titanic C. citadel D. elimination 5. A. funeral B. document C. altitude D. volunteer C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. Anyone caught throwing ____________ here should be fined. A. rubbish B. bag C. money D. flowers 2. Let’s go for a picnic this week, ____________? A. do we B. don’t we C. shall we D. have we 3. I can’t stand the car ____________ Therefore, I hate traveling by car. A. illness B. sickness C. ailment D. disease 4. He decided to buy a computer ____________ he didn’t have much money. A. because B. after C. although D. Despite 5. A person who is more beautiful in photographs is said to be ____________. A. photogenic B. photography C. photograph D. photographic 6. When he __________, everyone ____________. A. arrived/ has left B. had arrived/ left C. arrived/ had left D. would arrive/ leave 7. I work as a ____________ tutor to earn money for a summer trip. A. general B. private C. secret D. single 8. I wouldn’t waste time ___________that book if I were you. A. to reading B. reading C. read D. to be read 9. She has got a bad ____________ for definition. A. memory B. mind C. brain D. nerve 10. “How does Ann like her new school?” “Fine, she is doing ____________ in her course.” A. extreme good B. extremely good C. extreme well D. extremely well. 11. We are planning to go on a ___________ holiday this summer. A. packing B. pack C. packed D. package 12. The series is watched by millions of ___________ A. viewing B. viewees C. viewers D. views 13. Be careful! The mountain road is ____________slippery. A. terrify B. terrifyingly C. terrifying D. terrified 14. Teacher will never be ___________ by computers in the classroom. A. replaced B. exchanged C. worked D. preferred 15. If he ___________ late, he ____________sleepy now . BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. hadn’t stayed up/ wouldn’t have been C. didn’t stay up/ wouldn’t have been B. didn’t stay up/ wouldn’t be D. hadn’t stayed up/ wouldn’t be II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The students are already _____________ with the work of Shakespeare. (ACQUAINT) 2. The children all have very different ____________(PERSON) 3. An _______________ is a person who is concerned about the natural environment and wants to improve and protect it. (ENVIRONMENT) 4. She had never been greatly concerned about her ___________(APPEAR) 5. The _____________ of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. (MAJOR) III. Each sentence below has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, D. Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. 1. People think computers never do any mistakes, but in fact, they do A B C D 2. Going to the cinema is an enjoyable way relaxing at weekend. A B C D 3. Since Mai looks a bit pale these days, I think she should have taken up some exercises. A B C D 4. He appears being a perfect man but in fact, he is very rude to his wife. A B C D 5. The youth nowadays prefer pop music than traditional music. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Christmas is a Christian holiday. It commemorates the __________ (1) of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago. Christian churches hold ___________(2) services to celebrate Christmas ______(3) midnight on Christmas ____________(4), most churches hold special candlelight services. But Christmas is also a social and family____________(5). It is a festival of goodwill, a time____________ (6) family, friends, food, and gift-giving. Many Americans share Christmas cookies, decorate their home, and place presents ____________(7) the family Christmas tree. Children often hang up stockings for Santa Claus to fill _________(8) small gifts. __________ (9) tradition, Santa comes on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Presents are ____________(10) opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. 1.A. day B. birth C. God D. father 2. A. religious B. religion C. region D. regional 3. A. on B. in C. under D. at 4. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. Eve 5. A. Christmas B. holiday C. weekend D. day 6. A. of B. to C. for D. on BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 7. A. on B. under C. beside D. in 8. A. with B. in C. of D. on 9. A. Despite B. Because of C. According to D. But 10. A. never B. rarely C. sometimes D. usually II. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Line A rather surprisingly geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world’s largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica. The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth’s core. The thick glacier above Lake Vostok (5) actually insulates it from the frigid temperature (the lowest ever recorded on Earth) on the surface. The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a (10) body of water of indeterminate size. It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientist aware of the tremendous size of the lake; satellite –borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake. The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctic is of interest to the (15) scientific community because of potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated (20) samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination. Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this. 1. The purpose of the passage is to A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered B. provide satellite data concerning Antarctica C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D. present an expected aspect of Antarctica’s geography. 2. The word “lies” in line 2 could best be replaced by A. sleeps B. sits C. tells falsehoods D. inclines. 3. What is true of Lake Vostok? A. It is completely frozen B. It is not a saltwater lake C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice D. It is heated by the sun 4. Which of the following is closet in meaning to “frigid” in line 6? A. Extremely cold B. Never changing C. Quite harsh D. Rarely recorded 5. All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it A. was conducted by air B. made use of radio waves C. did not measure the exact size of the lake D. was controlled by a satellite 6. It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if A. There were no lake B. the lake was not so big C. Antarctica were not so cold D. radio waves were not used 7. The word “microbes” in line 15 could be best be replaced by which of the following? A. Pieces of dust B. Trapped bubbles C. Tiny organisms D. Rays of light BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 8. The passage mentions which of the following as a reason for the importance of Lake Vostok? A. It can be studied using radio waves B. It may contain uncontaminated microbes C. It may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light. D. It has already been contaminated. 9. The word “downside” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A. bottom level B. negative aspect C. underside D. buried section 10. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses A. further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica B. Problems with satellite- borne radar equipment C. ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it D. the harsh climate of Antarctica. III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. If asked who ____________(1) the game of baseball, most ___________(2) would probably reply that it was Abner Doubleday. At the beginning of this century, there was some disagreement over ___________(3) the game of baseball had actually originated, so sporting-goods manufacturer Spaulding inaugurated a commission to research the ____________(4). In 1908 a report was published by the commission _________(5) which Abner Doubleday, a U.S. Army officer from Cooperstown, New York, was ____________(6) credit for the intervention of the game. The National Baseball Hall of Fame was established in Cooperstown in __________(7) of Doubleday. Today, most sports historians are in agreement that Doubleday ____________(8) did not have much to do with the development of baseball. __________(9), baseball seems to be a close ____________(10) to the English game of rounders and probably has English rather than American roots. 1. A. discovered B. founded C. invented D. found 2. A. Americans B. American C. The US D. America 3. A. what B. how C. when D. that 4. A. problem B. question C. matter D. issue 5. A. at B. to C. of D. in 6. A. provided B. passed C. given D. delivered 7. A. honor B. reward C. award D. ceremony 8. A. truly B. really C. as well D. probably 9. A. But B. Moreover C. Instead D. Additionally 10. A. relate B. relationship C. relative D. relation E. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. Tom is the most industrious pupil. No other pupil _____________________________________________________________ 2. The last time I played football was in 1971. I ________________________________________________________________________ 3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet. If _______________________________________________________________________ 4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming. It was ____________________________________________________________________ 5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party. I really wish _______________________________________________________________ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word. 1. She owns all this land now. (belongs) All _____________________________________________________________________ BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2. Organized activities don’t interest Eva very much. ( interested) Eva_____________________________________________________________________ 3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running ) Daily____________________________________________________________________ 4. Do you like meat more than fish? (prefer) Do______________________________________________________________________? 5. He hasn’t got the intelligence to be a programmer ( intelligent) He ______________________________________________________________________ ------- THE END ------SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên (Hướng dẫn chấm gồm có 03 trang) Tổng điểm: 100 điểm A. LISTENING I. (10pts:.1 pts/item) 1. A 2. B 6. D 7. B 3. D 8. B 4. C 9. D 5. A 10. D II. (10 pts: 2pt/item) 1. JULIA PERKINS 2. flat 5 3. 15 Waratah Road 4. no phone/ none/ not connected/ to be advised 5. First Year Law B. PHONETICS I. ( 5 pts: 01pt/ item) 1. A 2. C 3. C 4.B 5.D 3.B 8. B 13. B 4.C 9. A 14. A 5.A 10. D 15. D C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. ( 15pts: 1pt/ item) 1.A 2.C 6.C 7.B 11. D 12. C II. (5 pts: 1pt/ item) 1. acquainted 2. personalities 3.environmentalist 4. appearance 5. majority III.(5 pts: 1pt/item) 1. B 2. D D. READING I. ( 10pts: 1pt/ item) 3.C 1.B 3.D 2.A 4.A 4.D 5. C 5.B BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6.C 7.B II. (10 pts: 1pt /item) 8. A 9. C 10.D 1.D 6.A 3.C 8.B 4.A 9.B 5.D 10.C 3.B 8.B 4.B 9.C 5.D 10.D 2.B 7.C III. (10 pts: 1 pt /item) 1. C 6. C 2.A 7. A E. WRITING I. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. No other pupil is more industrious than Tom/ as industrious as Tom. 2. I haven’t played football since 1971. 3. If my children hadn’t wanted a pet, I wouldn’t have bought the dog. 4. It was such beautiful weather that we went swimming. 5. I really wish I had invited her to the party. II. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. All this land belongs to her. 2. Eva isn’t interested in organized activities very much. 3. Daily running (quickly) improves your breathing (quickly). 4. Do you prefer meat to fish? 5. He isn’t intelligent enough to be a programmer. LISTENING TAPESCRIPT I. F : Female student M: male student. F: Excuse me. Can you help me? I was looking for the Main Hall. M: Maybe I can, actually. I am looking for the Main Hall, too. I think it’s in the Administration building. Are you anew student? F: Yes, I am Repeat M: I thought you looked as lost as me. I’m trying to find the admin building, too, so that I can register for my course. But I don’t seem to be having much luck. F: Well, look, according to this map of the campus here, you go straight up the steps, turn left and the building is on the right. OK, let’s see if we can find it. M: Oh, this looks right. Oh, yeah, it must be. Look, there are hundreds of other people here! F: There must be at least 50 people in the queue- we’ll be here till gone 2 o’clock at this rate. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 M: And I’m starving! F: So am I M: Actually, I was on my way to the canteen to get something for lunch. Why don’t we go to the canteen and buy something and you stay here and wait? F: Good idea. M: What would you like? Pizza, sandwich, hot dog, fried rice? They do everything…….. F: Oh, something easy. Take away fried rice sounds good. M: Ok, fried…… F: No, on second thoughts, I’ll have a cheese and tomato sandwich. M: Right- one cheese and tomato- anything to drink? F: Yeah, get me a coffee, would you? M: Oh, hot coffee is a bit hard to carry. What about a coke or an orange juice? F: Oh, um….. get me an orange juice, then. Look, here’s five dollars. M: Oh, take two dollars back, it shouldn’t cost me more than three dollars. F: Well, keep the five and we’ll sort it out later. Oh, and could you get me an apple as well? M: Ok. Back in a minute. M: Oh, there you are F: I thought you were never going to come back. M: Sorry! The canteen was absolutely packed and I had to wait for ages. Then when I got to the front of the queue they had hardly any food left. So I had to get you a slice of pizza. I’m sorry. F: Oh, that’s ok. I could eat anything. I’m so hungry. M: And there’s your bottle of orange juice and your apple. At least I managed that. F: Great. Thanks a lot. M: Oh and here’s your $2 back. F: Don’t worry about it. Buy me a cup of coffee later! M: Oh, alright then! So how’d you go? F: Well in order to register we’ve got to go to the Law Faculty and get this card stamped and then go back to the Admin building and pay union fees. That means we’re registered. After that we have to the notice board to find out about lectures and then we have to put our names down for tutorial groups and go to the library to …….. M: Great. Well first let’s sit down and have our lunch. II. F: female student C: clerk F: Oh, hello. I’m here to register for the First Year Law course. C: I’ll just have to fill out this form for our records. What’s your name? F: Julia Perkins. C: Can you spell that for me? F: Yeah, that’s J-U-L-I-A P-E-R-K-I-N-S. C: Address? F: Flat 5, 15 Waratah Road, that’s W-A-R-A-T-A-H, Brisbane. C: Brisbane…… and your telephone number? F: We haven’t got the phone on yet. We’ve just only moved in. C: OK, well can you let us have the number once the phone’s connected and I’ll make a note here to be advised. And the course ? F: I beg your pardon? BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 C: What course are you doing? F: First Year Law. C: Right. Well, you’ll have to go across to the Law Faculty and get this card stamped and then you come back here with it and pay your union fee. F: Thank you very much BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT --------------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) PART A: LISTENING Listen to the conversation and complete the crime report. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS in each blank. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. Crime Management TOWER HILL POLICE STATION Crime report Date: Aug 11th Constable: Martin Peel Victim name: (1)_________ (Spanish) Victim contact details (Host family address): Mr. & Mrs.(2) ________, (3) ____ Brookfield Close Post code: London E12 (4)_______ Type of crime: camera stolen Details of any item(s) stolen: digital camera Make: Pentax (5)________. Color: (6)_______. Value: (7)________ (approx) Location of incident: City centre, outside MacDonald’s in Hope (8)_______. Time of incident: (9)_______. Description of criminal: - (10)______ man - (11)______ years old - (12)_____ hair - glasses - wearing jeans and a (13) ______. Witnesses: (14)_______ on the corner. Crime Reference Number: (15)________. PART B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. __________ experience is really an advantage to get this job. A. Realistic B. Real C. Practice D. Practical 2. The average TV __________ time of the British is about 25 hours a week. A. seeing B. viewing C. looking D. observing 3. Most __________ in the U.S. now own more than one TV set. A. domestic B. residences C. households D. marriages 4. Whatever the latest fashion __________, she still keeps her clothing style. A. trend B. way C. manner D. style 5. A place where people exchange companies’ shares is called __________ . A. stock B. stock market C. market D. stock company 6. Football is the most typical example of __________ sports. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. viewer B. watcher C. spectator D. observer 7. She always prided herself on being a __________ judge of character. A. shrewd B. scope C. grave D. solid 8. A/ An __________ is a ceremony in which someone officially becomes a king or queen. A. coronation B. ritual C. election D. appointment 9. The following is a list of courses currently __________ at UTAS. A. in offer B. of offer C. on offer D. with offer 10. Medical techniques are becoming more __________ all the time. A. sophisticated B. difficult C. ambitious D. caring II. Put the words in capitals in the right forms. Jack’s real character How easy is it to understand another person’s character. My friend, Jack, was once a rather (1) __________ person. He was always getting into trouble at school because he was so (2) __________ In class he was very (3)__________ and never stopped making jokes. The teachers all told him he was (4)__________ because he interrupted them. When I met him he was very (5) __________ and didn’t want to talk to me at all. People told me that he stole things, and that he was (6)__________. His school work was terrible then. He didn’t take any (7)__________ in his writing, he never spent enough time doing his homework, and he was not at all (8)__________. One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man. Jack hated (9)__________ and he fought them all until they ran away. He was awarded a medal for (10)__________ After that, people changed their minds about him. 1. ANNOY 2. OBEY 3. TALK 4. POLITE 5. FRIEND 6. HONEST 7. PROUD 8. CONSCIENCE 9. VIOLENT 10.BRAVE III. Use the phrasal verbs given in the box to complete the sentences below. A. comes on B. break up C. meet up D. put up E. go for F cutting in G. appeal to J. come out H. pulled down K. crossed over I. come up L. put in M. broke into N. made off O. fallen out 1. If you would like to __________ for a drink sometime, give me a call. 2. Thieves __________ the school and took a quantity of cash. 3. We __________ the road to look at the shops on the other side. 4. Can you ____ some of these sticks? They’re too big to start a fire with. 5. She has a very annoying habit of __________ on people while they’re speaking. 6. A lot of birds fly further south as winter __________. 7. __________ the black dress. It looks much better on you than the blue one. 8. We __________ at the pub called The Three Horseshoes. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 9. We got up early to watch the sun __________ behind the mountains. 10. The movie will __________ children of all ages. PART C: READING I. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct answer. Identify your choice by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Are you the person you’d like to be? Have you ever regretted doing something you shouldn’t have done or something you didn’t do which you should have? At one time or another we probably all have. There’s no (1)__________ in getting depressed about it now – it’s no (2)__________ crying over spilt milk. However, there may be some (3)__________ in thinking about exactly what happened and why because we might be able to (4)__________ some conclusions for the future. One thing we all do now and again is to lose our (5)__________ with a friend or close (6)__________. The odd thing is that we more often display great anger (7)__________ someone we’re (8)__________ of than towards strangers. The explanation may be that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit of steam in a safe (9)__________, whereas the (10)__________ of insulting a stranger or a (11)__________ at work could be far more serious. Being honest is usually (12)__________ of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is the (13)__________. On the other hand, we have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, (14)__________ them exactly what we feel, and then have found ourselves (15)__________ with feelings of guilt and remorse. Perhaps we should have kept our mouths shut? 1. A. reason 2. A. point 3. A. gain 4. A. make 5. A. anger 6. A. relative 7. A. at 8. A. keen 9. A. circle 10. A. effect 11. A. colleague 12. A. believed 13. A. case 14. A. saying 15. A. full B. purpose B. use B. profit B. draw B. mind B. member B. with B. fond B. area B. conclusion B. mate B. considered B. true B. telling B. heavy C. point C. value C. goodness C. do C. temper C. familiar C. about C. friendly C. surroundings C. consequences C. professional C. regarded C. event C. speaking C. sad D. advantage D. benefit D. worth D. take D. head D. relationship D. towards D. familiar D. environment D. punishment D. staff D. thought D. fact D. describing D. overcome II. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Curious about which digital camera is best for you? Where you can hear reggae music in Toronto? Or what the distance is to Mars? Question-and-answer sites offer an alternative to the ubiquitous search engine: a place to post a question – and then wait for another Internet user to respond. The idea isn’t new: Usenet newsgroups have let us do this for years. But Q&A sites offer features that enhance and simplify the process. All offer eBay-like feedback, where users rate the BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 helpfulness of experts: over time, these scores become a benchmark score for determining how trustworthy someone’s answers are. Question-and-answer sites also e-mail you when an expert has responded, and they offer personalized page where you can see the questions you’ve asked, the people who have responded, and what they’ve had to say. 1. In this passage, “ubiquitous” means________. A. difficult B. new C. common D. expert 2. The organization pattern of the second paragraph of the passage may be best described as________. A. cause/effect B. example/ illustrations C. description D. classification 3. The tone of this passage can best be described as ________. A. negative B. hysterical C. opinionated D. objective 4. The main idea of this passage is that________. A. Question-and-answer sites have alternative to search engines. B. Usenet newsgroups have been around for years. C. The idea of question-and-answer sites is not new. D. People have a lot of questions to be answered. 5. The author’s purpose is writing this passage is to ________. A. tell a story B. give information C. persuade D. entertain III. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country’s impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966. In September 1966 Canada’s population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging growth came from natural increase. The depression of the 1930s and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945. The baby boom continued through the decade of the 1950s, producing a population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in Canada’s history, in the decade before 1911, when the prairies were being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950s supported a growth in the population, but the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of families. In 1957 the Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world. After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in 1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young people were staying at school longer, more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families. It appeared that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the time of the Industrial Revolution. Although the growth in Canada’s population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first half of the 1960s was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon. It would be composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Educational changes in Canadian society B. Canada during the Second World War C. Population trends in postwar Canada D. Standards of living in Canada 2. The word “five” in bold refers to A. Canadians B. years C. decades D. marriages 3. The word “surging” in bold is closest in meaning to A. new B. extra C. accelerating D. surprising 4. The author suggests that in Canada during the 1950’s A. the urban population decreased rapidly B. fewer people married C. economic conditions were poor D. the birth rate was very high 5. The word “trend” in bold is closest in meaning to A. tendency B. aim C. growth D. directive 6. The word “peak” in bold is closest in meaning to A. pointed B. dismal C. mountain D. maximum 7. The author mention all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957 EXCEPT A. people being better educated B. people getting married earlier C. better standards of living D. couples buying houses 8. It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution A. families were larger B. population statistics were unreliable C. the population grew steadily D. economic conditions were bad 9. The word “it” in bold refers to A. horizon B. population wave C. nine percent D. first half 10. The phrase “prior to” in bold is closest in meaning to A. behind B. since C. during D. preceding PART D: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words so that they have the same meaning as the given sentences. Do not change the words given in any way. 1. He stood no chance of passing his exams. (bound) _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Did you enjoy the party? (good) _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. I really want to see her again. (dying) _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. If you gave your mind to your work, you might not make so many mistakes. (concentrated) _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. A lot of things keep stopping me from working. (way) _______________________________________________________________________________ II. Writing a topic “Every country has poor people and different ways of dealing with the poor.” BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 What are some of the reasons for the world poverty? What can we do to help the poor? Within 250 words, write an essay to an educated non-specialist audience to clarify your answers. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your agreement with examples and relevant evidence. --------- THE END ---------- BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ------————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 4 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Vĩnh Phúc Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề ———————— PART I. LISTENING You are going to listen to a conversation between Janet and her friend. Janet is telling her friend about her holiday. As you listen, write down brief notes in the boxes below about her holiday. You should write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each blank. You will hear the recording TWICE. Day What Janet did Saturday Arrived at the hotel at (1) ______. Sunday Hired a (2) ______. Went to Safari Park and saw monkeys and (3) ______. Monday Went to (4) _______ and Stonehenge. Took a lot of (5) ______. Tuesday Joined a (6) _______. Visited Trafalgar (7)______, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and saw the (8) _______ of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Also went to (9) ______ and the Tower of London. Wednesday Went to Greenwich by (10) ______. Thursday Went shopping for (11) _______. Went to see a film called (12) _______ in the evening. Friday (13) _______ all day. Stayed in hotel. Played (14) ______. Saturday Left hotel at (15) _______. PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.5 PT) I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D) 1. Jack _____________ a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on. A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought 2. Telephone service to that remote village can't be ______ this year. A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made 3. His company had to close because of_______. A. redundancy B. economic difficulties C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment 4. I couldn't ______over how well the team play! A. make B. get C. turn D. put 5. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be______. A. overconfident B. unconfident C. confidential D. confidentable 6. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?” “Unfortunately, yes. ________ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.” A. That I could do such a thing it B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing 7. ________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital. A. Detroit B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which 8. An almost _______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 9. They were walking on tiptoe ______ the Director's room. A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing 10. I haven’t been feeling very well ________. A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Each line of the following passage has one mistake related to either grammar or vocabulary usage. Find and correct them. Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings. It a lot of countries, there are laws limited the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Because there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also risen air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisoned gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and they are clumsy where they use their hands. There are long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continues to increase, the earth's climate will become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may water and may cause serious floods. 0. for --> of 1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________ 6. _________ 7. _________ 8. _________ 9. _________ 10. ________ III. Use the given phrasal verbs to replace the underlined words/phrases in the sentences. Then put the verbs in the correct form in the sentences. come into go round fall through do without turn in make out draw up take after let on turn down 1. Before we do anything else, we ought to prepare a plan of action. 2. It was getting late so I decided to go to bed. 3. I believe that Diana has recently inherited a lot of money. 4. Do you think there is enough food to feed everybody? 5. If we can’t get any bread, we’ll just have to manage. 6. He speaks very badly. I can’t understand what he’s saying. 7. Don’t say anything to the children about the party. I want it to be a promise. 8. I was rejected for the army on the health ground. 9. We’ve made all the arrangements. Let’s hope our plans don’t fail. 10. I resemble my mother. She was small with blond hair and had a terrible memory too. IV. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentences. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. I’ll never forget the _________ I felt in the situation. (HUMILIATE) 2. She’s so ________ that she won’t let anything stand in the way of her ambition. (MIND) 3. That was a very ________ thing to say. (HURT) 4. It’s ______ of him to lose his temper like that – he’s usually very calm. (CHARACTER) 5. He stood at the door to make sure that no one _______ the party. (GATE) PART III. READING I. Read the passage carefully , then fill in the blank a suitable word. The majority of lottery winners change their lives (1) __________ little, and continue on their settled way happy ever after. A couple of years ago, a Mr. David Horabin won a million. He had been struggling to (2) _________ a success of his dry cleaning shop for the past 12 months. He accepted his cheque in a small ceremony (3) ________ the premises at 2.30, and by three o'clock he had reopened for business. The reaction of Mr. Pasquale Consalvo who won $30 million in the New York state lottery was very (4) _________. He was unhappy not to be able to fulfill his desire to go to work as (5) ___________ on the day he won. He also said that if the money made him (6) ____________ he would give it back. In fact, the chances of his life being made a misery by his new-found wealth are almost (7) _________ slim though not quite as the sixty million-to-one odds he beat to take a jackpot (8)________ had remained unclaimed through six previous draws. Gambling small amounts (9) __________ the lottery is a harmless if BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 futile hobby. (10) __________, gambling can become an addiction, increasingly so as the activity becomes socially acceptable. II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbor you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 1. According to the writer, we should _______. A. avoid leaving our house empty B. only go out when we have to C. always keep the curtains closed D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out 2. The “aforementioned precautions” refer to steps that _______. A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe C. will stop a potential burglar D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home 3. Gaining entry to a house through a small window _______. A. is surprisingly difficult B. is not as difficult as people think C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door D. is tried only by very determined burglars 4 . According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms _______. A. cost a lot of money but are worth it B. are good value for money C. are luxury items D. are absolutely essential items 5. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _______. A. will prevent your home being burgled BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 B. avoids you having to invite people into your home C. is only necessary for elderly people D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine III. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. Viewed from the outside (1) ________, the Houses of Parliament look impressive. The architecture gives the place a traditional look, and the buildings are sandwiched between a busy square and the river, making them a (2) ________between the country house of an eccentric duke and a Victorian railway station. You have only to learn that the members (3) ______ to each other as ‘The Honorable Member to (4) ______ the picture of a dignified gentlemen’s club, with of course a few ladies to (5) _______ the numbers. Sadly, over the past few years first radio, and now television, have shown the general public, who are (6) ______ the electorate, what in fact goes on when bills are discussed and questions are asked. The first obvious fact is that the chamber is very rarely full, and there may be only a handful of members present, some of whom are quite clearly asleep, telling jokes to their neighbor, or shouting like badlybehaved schoolchildren. There is not enough room for them all in the chamber in any (7) _______, which is a second worrying point. Of course, television does not follow the work of committees, which are the small discussions groups that do most of the real work of the House. But the (8) ______ impression that voters receive of the workings of government is not a good one. To put it (9) _______, parliament looks disorganized, is clearly behind the time and seems to be filled with bores and comedians. This is presumably why members (10) _______ for so long the efforts of the BBC to broadcast parliamentary matters on television. 1. A. likewise B. at least C. nevertheless D. as well 2. A. mixture B. combination C. cross D. match 3. A. call B. refer C. speak D. submit 4. A. finalize B. end C. conclude D. complete 5. A. take away B. bring about C. make up D. set in 6. A. after all B. anyway C. even D. furthermore 7. A. point B. way C. matter D. case 8. A. total B. broad C. overall D. comprehensive 9. A. bluntly B. shortly C. directly D. basically 10. A. prevented B. checked C. defied D. resisted PART IV: WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs. No sooner _______________________________________________ 2. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65. He has no ________________________________________________ 3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London. He greatly ______________________________________________ 4. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married. Had she __________________________________________________ 5. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died. The singer had _____________________________________________ II. Write about the following topic: ‘Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more’ How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 150 words. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 -------The end------- KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Vĩnh Phúc ———————— PART 1. LISTENING (15 pts: 1/item) SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— 1. 5 pm. 2. small family car 3. lions 4. Oxford 5. photographs 6. sightseeing tour 7. Square 8. changing 9. Tower Bridge 10. boat PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pt) I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. C 2. A 3. B 6. B 7. C 8. A II. (10pts: 1pt/item) 11. presents and souvenirs 12. Star Wars 13. Rained 14. table tennis 15. 10 am 4. B 9. C 5. A 10. A 1. limited --> limiting 6. surrounding --> surrounded 2. Because --> Although 7. quick --> quickly 3. makes --> causes 8. where--> when 4. risen --> increased 9. continues --> continue 5. poisoned --> poisonous 10. water --> melt III. (10pts: 1 pt/item) 1. draw up 2. turn in 6. make out 7. let on IV. ( 5pts: 1pt/ item) 1. humiliation 2. single-minded/ strong-minded 3. came into 8. turned down 3. hurtful 4. go round 9. fall though 4. uncharacteristic 5. do without 10. take after 5. gate-crashed PART III. READING I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. but 2. make 3. at 4. similar 5. usual 6. unhappy 7. as 8. that 9. on 10. However II. (5 pts: 1 pt/item) 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D III. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D 8.C 9. A 10. D PART IV. WRITING I. (5 pts: 1pt/item) 1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing. 2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65. 3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London. 4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him. 5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody. II. Write about the following topic: 20 pts The impression mark is based on the following scheme: 1. Content (10 pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2. Language (5pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation (5pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC --------------------------- KÌ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH – NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) A.LISTENING I. Listen to the conversation between a female student and a male student then circle the appropriate letter. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. What are the students looking for? A. Main Hall B. Great Hall C. Old Hall D. Old building 2. Where is the administration building? A. On the left of the steps B. On the right of the steps C. Behind the steps D. In front of the steps 3. How many people are waiting in the queue? A. 300 B. 200 C. 100 D. 50 4. What does the woman order for lunch? A. fried rice B. pizza C. sandwich D. hot dog 5. What does the woman order to drink? A. orange juice B. coca cola C. tea D coffee 6. How much money does the woman give the man? A. $2.00 B. $ 3.00 C. $ 3.50 D. $ 5.00 7. What kind of fruits does the woman want the man to get for her? A. an orange B. an apple C. grapes D. water melon 8. What did the man buy for the woman to eat? A. a sandwich B. a slice of pizza C. fried rice D. hot dog 9. What did the man buy for the woman to drink? A. tea B. coffee C. coca cola D. orange juice 10. What must the students do as part of registration at the university? A. Check the notice board in the Law Faculty. B. Find out about lectures. C. Organize tutorial groups. D. Pay the union fees. II. Listen to the conversation between a woman and a clerk, then complete the registration form using NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You will hear the conversation TWICE. Name of student: (1) _______________________________________ Address : (2) _____________, (3) _______________________ Town : Brisbane Tel : (4) __________________________________ Course : (5) _____________________________________ Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT – Trang 1/5 B. PHONETICS Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. A. of B. file C. off D. form 2. A. gestation B. jellyfish C. species D. ethnic 3. A. anthem B. abandon C. disaster D. ambassador 4. A. committee B. titanic C. citadel D. elimination 5. A. funeral B. document C. altitude D. volunteer C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. Anyone caught throwing ____________ here should be fined. A. rubbish B. bag C. money D. flowers 2. Let’s go for a picnic this week, ____________? A. do we B. don’t we C. shall we D. have we 3. I can’t stand the car ____________ Therefore, I hate traveling by car. A. illness B. sickness C. ailment D. disease 4. He decided to buy a computer ____________ he didn’t have much money. A. because B. after C. although D. Despite 5. A person who is more beautiful in photographs is said to be ____________. A. photogenic B. photography C. photograph D. photographic 6. When he __________, everyone ____________. A. arrived/ has left B. had arrived/ left C. arrived/ had left D. would arrive/ leave 7. I work as a ____________ tutor to earn money for a summer trip. A. general B. private C. secret D. single 8. I wouldn’t waste time ___________that book if I were you. A. to reading B. reading C. read D. to be read 9. She has got a bad ____________ for definition. A. memory B. mind C. brain D. nerve 10. “How does Ann like her new school?” “Fine, she is doing ____________ in her course.” A. extreme good B. extremely good C. extreme well D. extremely well. 11. We are planning to go on a ___________ holiday this summer. A. packing B. pack C. packed D. package 12. The series is watched by millions of ___________ A. viewing B. viewees C. viewers D. views 13. Be careful! The mountain road is ____________slippery. A. terrify B. terrifyingly C. terrifying D. terrified 14. Teacher will never be ___________ by computers in the classroom. A. replaced B. exchanged C. worked D. preferred 15. If he ___________ late, he ____________sleepy now . A. hadn’t stayed up/ wouldn’t have been B. didn’t stay up/ wouldn’t be C. didn’t stay up/ wouldn’t have been D. hadn’t stayed up/ wouldn’t be Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT – Trang 2/5 II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The students are already _____________ with the work of Shakespeare. (ACQUAINT) 2. The children all have very different ____________(PERSON) 3. An _______________ is a person who is concerned about the natural environment and wants to improve and protect it. (ENVIRONMENT) 4. She had never been greatly concerned about her ___________(APPEAR) 5. The _____________ of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. (MAJOR) III. Each sentence below has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, D. Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. 1. People think computers never do any mistakes, but in fact, they do A B C D 2. Going to the cinema is an enjoyable way relaxing at weekend. A B C D 3. Since Mai looks a bit pale these days, I think she should have taken up some exercises. A B C D 4. He appears being a perfect man but in fact, he is very rude to his wife. A B C D 5. The youth nowadays prefer pop music than traditional music. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Christmas is a Christian holiday. It commemorates the __________ (1) of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago. Christian churches hold ___________(2) services to celebrate Christmas ______(3) midnight on Christmas ____________(4), most churches hold special candlelight services. But Christmas is also a social and family____________(5). It is a festival of goodwill, a time____________ (6) family, friends, food, and gift-giving. Many Americans share Christmas cookies, decorate their home, and place presents ____________(7) the family Christmas tree. Children often hang up stockings for Santa Claus to fill _________(8) small gifts. __________ (9) tradition, Santa comes on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Presents are ____________(10) opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. 1.A. day B. birth C. God D. father 2. A. religious B. religion C. region D. regional 3. A. on B. in C. under D. at 4. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. Eve 5. A. Christmas B. holiday C. weekend D. day 6. A. of B. to C. for D. on 7. A. on B. under C. beside D. in 8. A. with B. in C. of D. on 9. A. Despite B. Because of C. According to D. But 10. A. never B. rarely C. sometimes D. usually Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT – Trang 3/5 II. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Line A rather surprisingly geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world’s largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica. The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth’s core. The thick glacier above Lake Vostok (5) actually insulates it from the frigid temperature (the lowest ever recorded on Earth) on the surface. The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a (10) body of water of indeterminate size. It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientist aware of the tremendous size of the lake; satellite –borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake. The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctic is of interest to the (15) scientific community because of potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated (20) samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination. Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this. 1. The purpose of the passage is to A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered B. provide satellite data concerning Antarctica C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D. present an expected aspect of Antarctica’s geography. 2. The word “lies” in line 2 could best be replaced by A. sleeps B. sits C. tells falsehoods D. inclines. 3. What is true of Lake Vostok? A. It is completely frozen B. It is not a saltwater lake C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice D. It is heated by the sun 4. Which of the following is closet in meaning to “frigid” in line 6? A. Extremely cold B. Never changing C. Quite harsh D. Rarely recorded 5. All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it A. was conducted by air B. made use of radio waves C. did not measure the exact size of the lake D. was controlled by a satellite 6. It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if A. There were no lake B. the lake was not so big C. Antarctica were not so cold D. radio waves were not used 7. The word “microbes” in line 15 could be best be replaced by which of the following? A. Pieces of dust B. Trapped bubbles C. Tiny organisms D. Rays of light 8. The passage mentions which of the following as a reason for the importance of Lake Vostok? A. It can be studied using radio waves B. It may contain uncontaminated microbes C. It may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light. D. It has already been contaminated. 9. The word “downside” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A. bottom level B. negative aspect C. underside D. buried section 10. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses A. further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica B. Problems with satellite- borne radar equipment C. ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it D. the harsh climate of Antarctica. Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT – Trang 4/5 III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. If asked who ____________(1) the game of baseball, most ___________(2) would probably reply that it was Abner Doubleday. At the beginning of this century, there was some disagreement over ___________(3) the game of baseball had actually originated, so sporting-goods manufacturer Spaulding inaugurated a commission to research the ____________(4). In 1908 a report was published by the commission _________(5) which Abner Doubleday, a U.S. Army officer from Cooperstown, New York, was ____________(6) credit for the intervention of the game. The National Baseball Hall of Fame was established in Cooperstown in __________(7) of Doubleday. Today, most sports historians are in agreement that Doubleday ____________(8) did not have much to do with the development of baseball. __________(9), baseball seems to be a close ____________(10) to the English game of rounders and probably has English rather than American roots. 1. A. discovered B. founded C. invented D. found 2. A. Americans B. American C. The US D. America 3. A. what B. how C. when D. that 4. A. problem B. question C. matter D. issue 5. A. at B. to C. of D. in 6. A. provided B. passed C. given D. delivered 7. A. honor B. reward C. award D. ceremony 8. A. truly B. really C. as well D. probably 9. A. But B. Moreover C. Instead D. Additionally 10. A. relate B. relationship C. relative D. relation E. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. Tom is the most industrious pupil. No other pupil _____________________________________________________________ 2. The last time I played football was in 1971. I ________________________________________________________________________ 3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet. If _______________________________________________________________________ 4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming. It was ____________________________________________________________________ 5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party. I really wish _______________________________________________________________ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word. 1. She owns all this land now. (belongs) All _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Organized activities don’t interest Eva very much. ( interested) Eva_____________________________________________________________________ 3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running ) Daily____________________________________________________________________ 4. Do you like meat more than fish? (prefer) Do______________________________________________________________________? 5. He hasn’t got the intelligence to be a programmer ( intelligent) He ______________________________________________________________________ ------- THE END ------Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT – Trang 5/5 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ....... ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Số báo danh …...............…… KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Năm học: 2013-2014 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 THPT Ngày thi: 20 tháng 3 năm 2014 Thời gian : 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề này có 06 trang Part A: PHONETICS (5 pts) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. (2 pts) 1. A. controlled B. returned C. formed D. convinced 2. A. suggestion B. devotion C. congestion D. digestion Question II: Find the word with the stress each question. (3 pts) 3. A. compulsory B. curriculum 4. A. hospital B. different 5. A. compliment B. apologize pattern different from that of the other three words in C. certificate C. supportive C. tradition D. secondary D. special D. develop Part B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45 pts) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts) 6. He felt ______when he failed the exams the second time. A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage 7. David learned to play ______ violin when he was at ______ university. A. -/B. the/C. the/the D. -/the 8. The workers ______ cement for the patio when it began to rain. A. lay B. were lying C. laid D. were laying 9. American students agree that a husband is______ to tell his wife where he has been if he comes home late. A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed 10.-"Let's have a pizza." -"______" A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. Not really D. It’s a good idea 11. Nam: “ You are a great dancer, Huong.” Huong: “_________” A. There’s no doubt about it. B. You shouldn’t have said that. C. You must be kidding. D. Yes. Congratulations 12. In most social situations where some ______ is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a small wave is fine to attract someone's attention. A. informality B. friendship C. familiarity D. introduction 13. Sperm Whales and sharks are carnivores. Carnivores mean ______ A. animals that live in the sea B. animals that only eat plants C. fish that aren’t born from eggs D. animals that eat meat 14. Will we be ______ the storm if we shelter under a tree? A. happy about B. safe from C. depended on D. cared for 15. Michael was ______ with anger when he saw his car had been scratched. A. stored B. fixed C. loaded D. filled 16. He ______ his life to helping the poor. A. spent B. experienced C. dedicated D. used 17. I am not really ______ this kind of music. I prefer music that we can dance to. A. in B. for C. into D. with 18. ______ I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore 19. Military is ______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for two years. A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary 20. All ______ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life. A. that is needed B. which is needed C. what is needed D. the thing needed Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them (10 pts) (Questions 21-30) Line 1. In 2001, the British Association for the Advancement of Science went on search of the world’s funniest joke. The experiment involved people from all over the world posted their jokes on to a website and rating the submissions of their. Among the jokes entered was the following: ‘There were two cows in 5. a field. One said ‘Moo.’ The other one said ‘I was going to say that.’ The joke was then entered into the archive several times, using different animals and noises. Two tigers said ‘Grr,’ two dogs said ‘Woof’ and so on. You would imagine that one animal and noise would be much the same like another. However, the joke rated the funniest was: ‘Two ducks were sitting on 10. a pond. One of the duck said ‘Quack.’ The other duck said, ‘I was going to say that.’ The research supported the wide held theory that some words and sounds are distinctly funnier than others. The ‘k’ sound (or the ‘hard c’) as heard in ‘quack’ and ‘duck’ have always been regarded in the comedy world as 15. specially funny. Why? It may be down to a rather odd facial phenomenon known for ‘facial feedback’. When people feel happy they smile but some evidence suggests that the mechanism also works in reverse. The hard letter ‘k’ often forces the face to smile, which may explain why the sound is associated with happiness. Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) 31. It was a boring show. I would rather (not/go) ______ there. 32. I’m sure they (complete) ______ the new road by June. 33. (Bite) ______ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog up. 34. His (take) ______ ill was quite unexpected. 35. It (not/be) ______ for you, I would come home late. 36. His roommate (always enter) ______ the room without knocking first, which annoys him a lot. 37. The curricula of American public schools (not determine) ______ by the federal government. 38. He (not wear) ______ uniform when you see him, because he’ll be on leave then, and they don’t wear uniform when they are on leave. 39. It is essential that every student (know) ______ how to use a computer. 40. A shape with four equal sides and one right angle (call) ______ a square. Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) People are often put off meditation by what they see as its many mystical associations. Yet meditation is a (41. STRAIGHT) _____ technique which merely involves sitting and resting the mind. In addition to its (42. SIMPLE) ______, meditation offers powerful help in the battle against stress. Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation, when undertaken in a principled way, can (43. REDUCTION) ______ hypertension which is related to stress in the body. Research has BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 proved that certain types of meditation can (44. SUBSTANCE) ______ decrease key stress symptoms such as (45. ANXIOUS) ______and irritability. In fact, those who practise meditation with any (46. REGULAR) ______ see their doctors less and spend, on average, seventy per cent fewer days in hospital. They are said to have more stamina, a happier (47. DISPOSE)______ and even enjoy better relationships. When you learn to meditate, your teacher will give you a personal 'mantra' or word which you use every time you practise the technique and which is (48. SUPPOSE) ______ chosen according to your needs. Initial classes are taught (49. INDIVIDUAL) ______ but subsequent classes usually consist of a group of students and take place over a period of about four days. The aim is to learn how to slip into a deeper state of (50.CONSCIOUS) ______ for twenty minutes a day. The rewards speak for themselves. PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts) English spelling Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written down when Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (51) ______ .They used the 23 letters of Latin to write down the sounds of Anglo-Saxon speech as they heard it. However, English has a (52) ______ range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin. The alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to (53) ______ the different sounds. Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in the way that letters were combined. With the Norman invasion of England, the English language was put (54) ______ risk. English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French patterns, and many French words were (55) ______ into the language. The result was more irregularity. When the printing press was (56) ______ in the fifteenth century, many early printers of English texts spoke other first languages. They (57) ______ little effort to respect English spelling. Although one of the short-term effects of printing was to produce a number of variant spellings, in the long term it created fixed spellings. People became used to seeing words spelt in the same way. Rules were (58) ______ and dictionaries were put together which printers and writers could refer to. However, spoken English was not fixed and continued to change slowly - just as it still does now. Letters that were sounded in the Anglo-Saxon period, like the 'k' in 'knife', now became (59) ______. Also, the pronunciation of vowels then had (60) _____ in common with how they sound now, but the way they are spelt hasn't changed. 51. A. ages 52. A. deeper 53. A. explain 54. A. at 55. A. announced 56. A. discovered 57. A. brought 58. A. drawn up 59. A. dump 60. A. much B. centuries B. longer B. express B. in B. found B. invented B. did B. filled in B. quiet B. many C. times C. thicker C. perform C. on C. introduced C. made up C. made C. got across C. silent C. few D. years D. wider D. tell D. under D. started D. taken up D. put D. handed out D. speechless D. little Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) Because of the recent growth in air travel, airports have become more than ever before symbols of international importance. They therefore have (61.______) look good and are frequently designed by well-known architects. In (62.______) to this, competition and customer demand mean that (63. ______) generally have to have impressive facilities nowadays. For instance, there are (64. ______) lounges, where passengers can wait before their (65. ______) BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 takes off, luxurious restaurants, shopping areas and banks. Good road and rail connections (66. ______) nearby towns and cities are also essential, with large (67. _____) of people needing to get to and from the airport quickly and effectively. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find land on which to build airports. One reason for this is that aircraft, (68. ______) improvements in engine design, are still very noisy, and need a considerable amount of space in which to (69. ______) and take off. This of course means that crowded residential areas need to be avoided, so, unluckily, travellers often find that the airport they need to use might be located (70. ______) an inconvenient distance from the city. Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts) An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions. Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm. 71. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The economic impact of air pollution. B. What constitutes an air pollutant. C. How much harm air pollutants can cause. D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere. 72. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably 73. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______. A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities 74. The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. A. the various chemical reactions B. the pollutants from the developing Earth C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the components in biogeochemical cycles BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 75. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution? A. They function as part of a purification process. B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants. C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants. D. They have existed since the Earth developed. 76. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions _______. A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants 77. The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled 78. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if _______. A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area C. the natural level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly 79. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable 80. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. A. poisonous B. natural C. known D. essential PART D: WRITING (20 pts) Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 81. The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his age. The man was too ___________________________________________ 82. Your silly questions distracted me. You drove ___________________________________________ 83. Go to the international ticket desk immediately on arrival. As ___________________________________________ 84. His second attempt on the world record was successful. He broke ___________________________________________ 85. This problem cannot be solved instantly. There is ___________________________________________ Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts) 86. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON ___________________________________________ 87. Although we were impressed by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive. AS ___________________________________________ 88. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. DIFFICULT ___________________________________________ 89. Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building. EXAMINED ___________________________________________ 90. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. OUGHT ___________________________________________ III. Essay writing (10 pts) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Studying the English language in an English speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language”. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal points of view. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 ----------THE END --------- SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HOÁ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Năm học: 2013-2014 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 THPT Ngày thi: 20/03/2014 Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang. HD CHẤM CHÍNH THỨC A- ĐÁP ÁN: Part A: PHONETICS (5 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1D 2B 3D 4C 5A Part B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 điểm – mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm, riêng bài sửa lỗi, nếu tìm được lỗi mà sửa không đúng thì cho 0.5 điểm) I. 6A 16C 7B 17C 8D 18B 9B 19A 10D 20A 11C 12A 13D 14B 15D II. MISTAKES 21. on (line 1) CORRECTIONS in 26. MISTAKES CORRECTIONS (One of) the duck (One of) the (line 10) ducks BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 22. 23. 24. 25 posted (line 3) their (line 4) like (line 8) on (line 9) 27. 28. 29. 30. posting theirs as in wide (line 12) have (line 14) specially (line 15) for (line 16) widely has especially as III. 31. not have gone 32. will have completed 35. were it not 36. is always entering 39. (should) know 40. is called 33. Having been bitten 34. being taken 38. will not 37. are not determined wearing be IV. 41. straightforward 46. regularity 42. simplicity 47. disposition 43. reduce 44. substantially 48. supposedly 49. individually 45. anxiety 50. consciousness Part C: READING (30 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) I. 51C 52D 53B 54A 55C 56B 57C 58A 59C 60D II. 61. to 66. with 62. addition 67. numbers 63. airports 68. despite 64. departure 69. land 65. flight/plane 70. at 73C 75A 77A 79C III. 71B 72A 74D 76B 78C 80A Part D: WRITING (20 điểm) I. (05 điểm- Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 81. The man was too old to go on an expedition to the Middle East. 82. You drove me to distraction with your silly questions. 83. As soon as you arrive, go to the international ticket desk. 84. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt. 85. There is no instant solution to this problem. II. (05 điểm- Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 86. The two theories appear to have (got) nothing in common. 87. Much as we were impressed by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather expensive. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather expensive. 88. The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficult to breath. 89. The damage to the building is being examined by teams of experts. 90. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided. III. Essay: (10 điểm) Marking criteria: - Task completion – 4 điểm Tùy mức độ hoàn thành các yêu cầu, giám khảo có thể chấm từ 1-4 điểm. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 - Grammatical accuracy and spelling – 3 điểm: bài viết không có lỗi chính tả và dưới 3 lỗi ngữ pháp được cho 3 điểm tối đa. Cứ 4 lỗi chính tả hoặc ngữ pháp trừ 1 điểm (Trừ không quá 3 điểm). - Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc và sự liên kết câu, đoạn) – 3 điểm: Tùy mức độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn của bài viết, giám khảo có thể chấm 1-3 điểm. B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM: Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm: 20 Điểm bài thi làm tròn đến 0,25 Tổng số point thí sinh làm đúng Điểm bài thi = --------------------------------------5 BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT ........ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) PART A. LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. Lecture on (1) _________ Example: Tourism and (2) _________ Common misconception is that marketing indicates (3) _________ in what is being provided. Marketing is actually essential in sustaining (4) __________. Compared to a product, a service is more (5) ________ and customers have different (6)________. Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (7) __________ Important to a. keep informed b. (8) _________ One way to achieve this: (9) __________ (10)_________must always be available for any queries and problems. II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answers to the following questions. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. 1. How many printed volumes does the Western Bank Library have? 2. What must students have if they want to borrow books? 3. How long can a registered student keep books? 4. Where do students read books with red label? 5. How can students keep books for longer? 6. What service can help students if they want to reserve the books? 7. What should students do every day to view the loans and details of charges? 8. What should students do with overdue books? 9. How much is the photocopy of Color A4 sheet? 10. What is the opening time of the Western Bank Library at weekend? PART B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to th 2. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when 3. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk 4. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 5. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 6. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 7. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 8. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. being asked BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 9. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy 10. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 11. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 12. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 13. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others 14. ____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time 15. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers 16. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually 17. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 18. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 19. I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 20. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. II. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. Talent scouts are looking for the next generation of supermodels have realized 0 ……are… Africa’s potential. Lyndsey Mclntyre, a former model herself, recently opened 00 …√……… one agency’s first African office. “African women are being graceful and 1 ……….…… serene” she says. “These qualities could to make them do very well in this 2 ………..… business.” However, spotting supermodels is rarely easy, as well Mclntyre 3 ………….… discovered when she visited the Orma tribe of remote north- eastern Kenya, 4 ……..…… whose women are reported to be especially striking. “The tribal leaders were a 5 ……….…… bit suspicious and I wasn’t allowed to be meet many of their girls,” she 6 ………….… explains. Another problem is that the reports aren’t always reliable. Mclntyre 7 ………….… discovered this when one of village’s “most beautiful girls” turned out to be its 8 ……………. heaviest ones. She had to explain that Western advertisers prefer far slimmer 9 …….…….… women. The Orma are not alone in believing fat it is beautiful. In a recent 10………..…… Africa-wide beauty contest, all the Uganda contestants were disqualified for being a little too large around the hips. “I don’t understand the fashion industry’s obsession with small hips,” said one judge for the contest. “But because we want the girls to succeed and to see African models working internationally, we give the industry what it wants” BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) __________ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) __________to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ___________ between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN)___________about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in. IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other. 2. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. 3. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____. 4. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away. 5. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______. PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden. Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner. In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challenge 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As much BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down. Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it. III. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity.Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 1. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______. A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves 2. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______. A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community C. they are the same as tsunamis D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 3. The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. filtered C. located D. not pleased 4. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______. A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean Dare often identified by ships on the ocean 5. Water that is “shallow” is NOT _____________. A. deep B. clear C. coastal D. tidal BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 6. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to ___________. A. come from greater distances B. originate in Alaska C. arrive without warning D. be less of a problem 7. The possessive “their” refers to ____________. A. the Hawaiian Islands B. thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 8. A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _____________. A. at fault B. disastrous C. extremely calm D. expected 9. From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ____________. A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever C. was filmed as it was happening D. occurred before efficient records were kept 10. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano ___________. A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away B. resulted in little damage C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel PART D. WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT) Sales of the magazines __________________________________________. 2. Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD) I ___________________________________________________________. 3. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON) Dinner will be served ___________________________________________. 4. Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE) Besides ______________________________________________________. 5. It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT) You _________________________________________________________. II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. ------------THE END------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..… ….….….; Số báo danh……………… BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------(HD chấm gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) ---------------------------------------- PART A. LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. (10pts) 1. services marketing 6. expectations 2. legal advice 7. clients 3. weakness 8. constantly improve 4. customer numbers 9. conduct surveys 5. intangible 10. A representative II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answer to the following questions. (10pts) 1. over / more than 1,300,000 6. Reservation System Service 2. Univerisity Library UCard 7. check library account 3. four weeks 8. pay fine 4. closed Reserved Room 9. 50 pounds 5. renewing 10. 9 a.m – 6 p.m PART B.LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. B 10. C 20. C II. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. (5pts) 1. being 2. to 3. well 4. √ 5. √ 6. be 7. the 8. of 9. √ 10. it III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. (10pts) 1.employee 2. organization/ organisation 3. suspension 6. unconcerned 7. argument 8. productive 4. customers 9. freedom 5. comparison 10. comfortable IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (5pts) 1. out 2. to 3. down 4. on 5. across PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. (10pts) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. B II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (10pts) 1. about 2. end 3. result 4. an 5. who/that 6. single 7. tested 8. not 9. if 10. allowed BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 III. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. A PART D.WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. (5pts) 1. Sales of the magazines grew/increased/went up as a result of the reduction in the price. 2. I haven’t heard /have heard nothing from Georgia for/in a while. 3. Dinner will be served as soon as we arrive at the hotel. 4. Besides being unable to sing, Barbara couldn’t dance either. 5. You ought not to have left without locking the door. II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. (15pts) “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------------------THE END----------------- BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIẾN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------- KÌ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH – NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC A.LISTENING I. Listen to the conversation between Mary and John then decide the given statements are true or false by writing T ( for true), F (for false) in the box provided. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. John has just published his latest book. 2. The topic of the book is about the Loch Ness Monster. 3. He has some problems with his computer. 4. He is going to Scotland to visit some of his friends. 5. He expects that when he gets back home he will find his word processor working properly. II. You will hear a man called Mike telling you about his plans for the evening. For the question 110, complete the notes which summarize what he says. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS into each of the blanks. You will hear the conversation TWICE. 1. Mike knows that Jill is coming to see him because she ____________________ 2. She should turn up just ____________________ 3. Mike has just bought himself ____________________ 4. Jill used to be mad on music and dancing but Mike liked watching ____________________ 5. Two things prevent Mike from going to a restaurant: one is the poor ____________________ 6. and the other is he ____________________ 7. Mike wants to take Jill to a special room at ____________________ 8. The furniture in the room is the wrong ____________________ 9. Mike wants Jill to try the room out but the museum closes ____________________ 10. In the end, Mike wonders about taking Jill to see Herbert and Muriet, who are ____________________ B. PHONETICS Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. A. advance B. agrarian C. apartment D. attitude 2. A. minority B. performance C. helicopter D. floppy 3. A. eradicate B. represent C. longevity D. telecommunication 4. A. cultivation B. consumption C. subscriber D. shuttle 5. A. games B. partners C. fields D. reports C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. At the end of the meal, we had delicious __________ fruit juices. A. ending B. closing C. dessert D. last 2. Friendship is like a game. If you want to join it, you must learn the __________. A. laws B. facts C. customs D. rules Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT – Trang 1/5 3. Mr. Ralph _________Mathematics before he ________ to literature. A. had taught/ had changed B. was teaching/ changed C. taught/ was changing D. had taught/ changed 4. __________mad men are responsible for their actions. A. Fewer B. Few C. Less D. Little 5. The last World Cup was __________ in South Africa. A. broken B. happened C. held D. taken palce 6. I object _________ to the sea in this cold weather. A. to going B. going C. about going D. of going 7. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no _________ the exercise. A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing D. difficult finishing 8. I want to congratulate you __________ the contest. A. to win B. on winning C. at winning D. about winning. 9. You gave me precious help __________ I am extremely grateful. A. to which B. for that C. to that D. for which 10. I bought 20 roses, three __________ were destroyed before I came home. A. of them B. among them C. among which D. of which 11. John, __________ that his girlfriend went out with another guy, decided to say goodbye to her. A. believing B. believed C. to believe D. believe 12. Unfortunately, the university reacted unfavorably _________ the proposals. A. against B. by C. to D. with 13. Either I or they __________enjoying the party now. A. are B. is C. was D. were 14. Unlike my brother, who always fails to finish English tests, I am quite good _________ this subject. A. in B. about C. of D. at 15. I really must __________my car repaired soon. A. need B. have needed my car C. have D. let my car. II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The surgeon tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was _______.(SUCCESS) 2. He was very _______ of the work he had done. (PRIDE) 3. There were 50 _______ in the talent contest. (COMPETE) 4. Our _______ has lasted a lifetime. (FRIEND) 5. It was a complete _________ due to their poor planning. (FAIL) III. Fill in the blanks suitable particles or prepositions. 1. The bomb went _______ in a crowded street last night. 2. Peter arranged to meet Helen after work last night but she didn’t turn _______. 3. I know how wonderful you are. There no need to show _______. 4. There used to be a shop at the end of this street but it closed _______ a month ago. 5. Things will get easier as time goes _______. D. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Many of the world’s people are concerned __________(1) the dwindling number of whales in the oceans and seas. They are worried because the number of whales is getting so __________(2). Whales are very large, aquatic animals. People have hunted whales __________(3) about the eleventh century. Certain types of whales have been hunted too much. Recently, their numbers have decreased so Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT – Trang 2/5 much that they are in _________(4) of becoming extinct. These concerned people are working to save the whales. Why do people want to save the whales? There are two important reasons. One reason is that whales help to keep a balance between plants and animals. People have __________(5) this balance. People get rid of their wastes by throwing them into the oceans and seas. People’s sewage and garbage increase the _________(6) of salt in ocean and sea water. The increased salt helps some plants and some very small animals _________(7). These plants and animals can be _________(8) to fish. Whales eat enormous amounts of plankton, the plants and animals that thrive in very salty water. __________(9), whales are very important because they keep the ocean environment clean enough for fish. In addition, because fish __________(10) necessary food for many people, people need whales, and many people want to save them. 1.A. of B. about C. to D. with 2. A. little B. great C. large D. small 3. A. in B. since C. at D. of 4. A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. dangered 5. A. distributed B. destroyed C. disturbed D. followed 6. A. number B. amount C. variety D. much 7. A. grow B. develop C. appear D. increase 8. A. good B. useful C. harmful D. bad 9. A. Therefore B. However C. But D. Moreover 10. A. bring B. provide C. give D. take II. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Line Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic landing on the surface of the Moon. This momentous trip for humanity also provided scientists with an abundance of material for study; from rock and soil samples brought back from the Moon, scientists have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon as well as to draw interferences about the development of the Moon from its (5) composition. The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass which were probably ground from the large rocks when meteors impacted with the surface of the Moon. The bits of glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half of the Moon soil. (10) Scientists found no trace of animal or plant life in this soil. In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the surface of the Moon: basalt and breccia. Basalt is cooled and hardened volcanic lava common to the Earth. Since basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the presence of this type of rock is an indication that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot. Breccia, the (15) other kind of rock brought back by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. This second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together by the force of impact. Gases such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gases were carried to the Moon by solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the Sun. Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT – Trang 3/5 1. The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses A. astronaut training B. the inception of the Apollo space program C. a different space trip D. previous Moon landings. 2. What is the subject of this passage? A. The Apollo astronauts B. Soil on the Moon. C. What the Moon is made of D. Basalt and breccia. 3. An “ abundance” in line 3 is A. a disorderly pile B. a wealthy bunch C. an insignificant proportion D. a large amount 4. According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of? A. Hydrogen and helium B. Large chunks of volcanic lava C. Tiny pieces of stones and glass D. Stream of gases 5. Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts? A. Basalt B. Soil C. Breccia D. Plant life 6. An “ indication” in line 14 is A. an exhibition B. a clue C. a denial D. a dictate 7. According to the passage, breccia was formed A. when objects struck the Moon B. from volcanic lava C. when streams of gases hit the surface of the Moon D. from the interaction of helium and hydrogen. 8. It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks A. were not originally from the Moon B. were created inside the rocks C. traveled from the Moon to the Sun D. caused the Moon’s temperature to rise 9. The author’s purpose in this passage is to A. describe some rock and soil samples B. explain some of the things learned from space flights C. propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon D. demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia 10. It can be inferred from the passage that A. the only items of importance that astronauts brought back from the Moon were rock and soil samples B. scientists learned relatively little from the Moon rock and soil samples C. scientists do not believe that it is necessary to return to the Moon D. rock and soil samples were only some of a myriad of significant items from the Moon. III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to _________(1) for the postman’s arrival, always eager to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck __________(2) it. Once- I remember it all too clear- my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when the post __________(3) on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and __________(4) went to investigate. There are four or five envelopes, all with very enticing stamps. __________(5) at the tender age of five I knew one doesn’t open mail addressed to other people. __________(6), tearing just the corners off the envelopes struck me as perfectly fair and allowable, and that’s what I did. I carefully tore as __________(7) to the stamps as possible, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to me, should be treated with __________(8). There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I’d done, and I didn’t think there was any__________(9) in it. They always let me remove the corners after they’d opened them. Later, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sides. I began to __________(10) what I’d done! Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT – Trang 4/5 1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer 2. A. over B. in C. on D. of 3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived 4. A. hurriedly B. hurried C. hurry D. hurrily 5. A. Because of B. Even C. Due to D.To 6. A. However B. But C. So D. Although 7. A. nearby B. next C. close D. round 8. A. gentleness B. caution C. honour D. respect 9. A. trouble B. harm C. wrong D. bad 10. A. accept B. admit C. realize D. confess. E. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. If I were you, I’d look for another job I suggest ____________________________________________________________________ 2. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful. If __________________________________________________________________________ 3. Jack’s parents made him study for his exams. Jack was ____________________________________________________________________ 4. They believe he is mad. He _________________________________________________________________________ 5. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money. No matter___________________________________________________________________ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word. 1. She owns all this land now. (belongs) All _______________________________________________________________________ 2. Organized activities don’t interest Eva very much. ( interested) Eva_______________________________________________________________________ 3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running ) Daily______________________________________________________________________ 4. There are too many people for so few resources.. (enough) There______________________________________________________________________ 5. If it doesn’t stop snowing, we won’t get home ( unless) We _______________________________________________________________________ -------- THE END --------Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT – Trang 5/5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) PART A: LISTENING Listen to the interview with Dr Jane Goodall and complete the notes. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS in each blank. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. Thursday 23 Interview with Jane Goodall A typical day in Africa Stays in a place called Gombe/ gets up at (1)_______ am. Breakfast – (2)_______ and coffee. Find chimps and spends the day (3)_______ them in the forest. Very (4)______, but always interesting. Lunch – nothing. Hardest part – when feels most tired at around (5)______ pm. Stops following chimps when it gets (6)______ and they start to settle down for the night. Goes dark by (7)_______pm. Swims in Lake Tanganyika. Typical dinner – cooks (8)______ , (9)_______ and tomatoes over an open (10)______. A typical day in the UK Lives in Bournmouth. Breakfast at (11)_______. Before breakfast, works for (12)_______. Spends morning and afternoon writing letters – replies to all, especially ones from (13)_______. Has (14)______ with family in the late afternoon. Then goes for a walk with her (15)______. Supper, then work. PART B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence below. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet. 1. The park __________ hundreds of species of endangered animals. A. contains B. consists C. composes 2. It’s 4 miles further if you don’t take the __________ cut. A. narrow B. by C. short 3. There are fast-growing __________ of fir tree here in this park. A. varieties B. variances C. variants 4. “What are you doing?” A. No B. Neither C. None 5. I like listen to sweet __________ in my free time. A. guitar B. ballads C. pops D. holds D. half D. variations D. Nothing D. jazz Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên – Trang 1/5 6. These pills will __________ your pain. A. prevent B. ease C. simplify D. avoid 7. He was a(n) __________ man who was determined to be rich by any means. A. ambitious B. mature C. brilliant D. romantic 8. She study hard and got a degree with __________ colors. A. scarlet B. red C. soaring D. flying 9. The old manager has just retired, so Jack takes __________ his position. A. on B. out C. in D. up 10. It is __________ for you to stay in New York with just a few dollars in your pocket. A. incapable B. unable C. impossible D. irresponsible II. Put the words in capitals in the right forms. SCHOOL REPORT Margaret started English Literature this term, and I am afraid that her (1)__________ to the subject has not been entirely (2)__________. She has not shown much enthusiasm, and does not always pay (3)__________ in class. Her assignments are often (4)__________, because she is so untidy, and because of her (5)__________ to check her work thoroughly. She failed to do any (6)__________ before the end of term test, and had poor results. She seems to have the (7)__________ idea that she can succeed without studying. She has also had many (8)__________ and has frequently arrived late for class. This has resulted in several (9)__________. Although Margaret is a (10)__________ student in some respects, she has not had a satisfactory term. 1. INTRODUCE 2. SUCCESS 3. ATTEND 4. READ 5. FAIL 6. REVISE 7. MISTAKE 8. ABSENT 9. PUNISH 10. GIFT III. Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space. Supermarkets The every time I go to a supermarket I ask myself why I go shopping there so often. Last time I ended up buying all the kinds of things when the all I really wanted was a packet of rice and a small loaf, but could find neither of them. I looked in every one corner of the shop but there was simply no a sign of these products. I looked carefully on either side of the aisles but it was no any good. I ought to confess here that I had forgotten my glasses! All of I could see was rows of colorful shapes of all sizes. I decided to ask an assistant. They were all a busy of course and none of them was anywhere nearby in any case. Meanwhile I had been filling my basket with all the kinds of things I thought I wanted. After I had paid, I had no money left for the weekend, but I hadn’t bought either of the things I wanted! 0 ………the…………… 00 …………√ ….…….. 1 ………………………. 2 ………………………. 3 ………………………. 4 ………………………. 5 ………………………. 6 ………………………. 7 ………………………. 8 ………………………. 9 ………………………. 10 ……………………… 11 ……………………… 12 ……………………… 13 ……………………… 14 ……………………… 15 ……………………… Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên – Trang 2/5 PART C: READING I. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct answer. Identify your choice by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. SPORT IN PRISON For all the arguments about prison, there is no getting (1)__________ from the fact that it exists. Once the judge and (2)__________ have done their job, we have to (3)__________ thousands of men and women occupied until they are (4)__________. Sport is ideal (5)__________ prisoners for many reasons. Being (6)__________ punishes people by taking away their freedom; just because someone gets in (7)__________ with the law, we have no (8)__________ to take away their health as well. Secondly, the (9)__________ that you feel when you are (10)__________ up for a long prison (11)__________ can make you very anti-social and aggressive. The (12)__________ thing we want is for people to come out (13)__________ ten years, or even ten months, and (14)__________up the first person they see. Sport provides a way of controlling that (15) __________. 1. A. away B. out C. back D. far 2. A. panel B. team C. jury D. board 3. A. hold B. store C. preserve D. keep 4. A. abandoned B. remanded C. released D. charged 5. A. to B. for C. in D. with 6. A. inwards B. indoors C. internal D. inside 7. A. mess B. trouble C. worry D. trial 8. A. right B. fairness C. justice D. demand 9. A. uniqueness B. remoteness C. isolation D. individuality 10. A. keyed B. broken C. closed D. locked 11. A. contract B. experience C. sentence D. course 12. A. best B. last C. final D. terminal 13. A. after B. before C. during D. over 14. A. hit B. beat C. mug D. fight 15. A. crime B. guilt C. assault D. violence II. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swan. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these flora of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên – Trang 3/5 Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “others” in bold refers to A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas 5. The word “bear” in bold could best be replaced by which of the following? A. call for B. provide C. tolerate D. suffer III. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Most of us tend to think of production when we think of mass media industries. After all, it is the output of this production – the papers we read, the cable TV shows we watch – that grab our attention, make us happy or angry, interested or bored. Moreover, most public discussion about mass communication tends to be about production. The latest gossip about that actor will be in what film, the angry comments a mayor makes about the violence on local TV news, the newest CDs by an up-andcoming group – these are the kinds of topics that focus our attention on the making of content, not its distribution or exhibition. Media executives know, however, that production is only one step in the arduous and risky process of getting a mass media idea to an audience. Distribution is the delivery of the produced material to the point where it will be shown to its intended audience. The activity takes place out of public view. We have already mentioned the NBC acts as a distributor when it disseminates television programming via satellite to TV stations. When Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. delivers its Philadelphia Inquirer to city newsstands, when Twentieth – Century – Fox moves its Musicland stores, they are involved in distribution to exhibitions. 1. In this passage, “arduous” means________. A. difficult B. lucrative C. lengthy D. free 2. The passage states that people tend to focus on production because _______. A. it takes place out of public view B. mass media companies do not own production divisions C. the output of mass media is intended to grab our attention D. companies can function as both producers and distributors Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên – Trang 4/5 3. In this passage, to “disseminate” means to _______. A. create B. send out C. take in D. fertilize 4. This passage states that distribution is_______. A. the first step in mass media production B. the most talked-about step in mass media production C. at least as important as production D. not as important as exhibition 5. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ________. A. tell an interesting story B. define a concept clearly C. describe a scene vividly D. argue with the reader IV. WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words so that they have the same meaning as the given sentences. Do not change the words given in any way. 1. Be careful of thieves if you go to that part of town. (Watch) _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Please behave in my house as you would in your own house. (make) _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Nobody helped me to build this. (own) _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. I don’t really like this kind of music. (keen) _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Most university students need the financial support of their parents. (depend) _____________________________________________________________________________ II. Wring a topic “There are some advantages and disadvantages of the cinema. ” Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay about 250 – 300 words to an educated non – specialist audience on this topic. You should give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. ---------- THE END ---------- Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên – Trang 5/5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Tổng điểm: 100 điểm PART A. LISTENING 15 points: 1 pt/item 1. 6:45 6. dark 11. 9:00/ nine 2. bread 7. 7:30/ seven thirty 12. 3 hours 3. following 8. beans 13. children 4. tiring 9. onions 14. tea 5. 3:00 10. fire 15. dog PART B: LEXICO – GRAMMAR: 2.5 point I. 10 pts: 1 pt/item 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C II. 10pts: 1pt/ item 1. introduction 3. attention 5. failure 7. mistaken 9. punishments 2. successful 4. unreadable 6. revision 8. absences 10. gifted III. 15 pts: 1pt/item 1. the 4. one 7. any 10. a 13. the 2. the 5. a 8. of 11. √ 14. √ 3. √ 6. √ 9. √ 12. √ 15. the PART C. READING I. 15 point: 1 pt/item 1.A 4. C 7. B 10. D 13. A 2. B 5.B 8. A 11. C 14. B 3. D 6. D 9. C 12. B 15. D II. 5 points: 1 pt/ item 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B III. 5 points: 1 pt /item 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B PART D. I. 5 points: 1pt/ item 1. Watch thieves if you go to that part of town. 2. Please make yourself at home. 3. I built this on my own. 4. I’m not really keen on this kind of music. 5 Most university students depend on the financial support of their parents. II. 20 points The candidate’s essay should include the following points: - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 2.5 pts - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 12.5 pts - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 5.0 pts ---------- THE END ---------Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 THPT Chuyên SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) PART A: LISTENING Listen to the conversation and complete the crime report. You should write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS in each blank. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. Crime Management TOWER HILL POLICE STATION Crime report Date: Aug 11th Constable: Martin Peel Victim name: (1)_________ (Spanish) Victim contact details (Host family address): Mr. & Mrs.(2) ________, (3) ____ Brookfield Close Post code: London E12 (4)_______ Type of crime: camera stolen Details of any item(s) stolen: digital camera Make: Pentax (5)________. Color: (6)_______. Value: (7)________ (approx) Location of incident: City centre, outside MacDonald’s in Hope (8)_______. Time of incident: (9)_______. Description of criminal: - (10)______ man - (11)______ years old - (12)_____ hair - glasses - wearing jeans and a (13) ______. Witnesses: (14)_______ on the corner. Crime Reference Number: (15)________. PART B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. __________ experience is really an advantage to get this job. A. Realistic B. Real C. Practice D. Practical 2. The average TV __________ time of the British is about 25 hours a week. A. seeing B. viewing C. looking D. observing 3. Most __________ in the U.S. now own more than one TV set. A. domestic B. residences C. households D. marriages 4. Whatever the latest fashion __________, she still keeps her clothing style. A. trend B. way C. manner D. style 5. A place where people exchange companies’ shares is called __________ . A. stock B. stock market C. market D. stock company 6. Football is the most typical example of __________ sports. A. viewer B. watcher C. spectator D. observer Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh lớp 11 THPT Chuyên – Trang 1/5 7. She always prided herself on being a __________ judge of character. A. shrewd B. scope C. grave D. solid 8. A/ An __________ is a ceremony in which someone officially becomes a king or queen. A. coronation B. ritual C. election D. appointment 9. The following is a list of courses currently __________ at UTAS. A. in offer B. of offer C. on offer D. with offer 10. Medical techniques are becoming more __________ all the time. A. sophisticated B. difficult C. ambitious D. caring II. Put the words in capitals in the right forms. Jack’s real character How easy is it to understand another person’s character. My friend, Jack, was once a rather (1) __________ person. He was always getting into trouble at school because he was so (2) __________ In class he was very (3)__________ and never stopped making jokes. The teachers all told him he was (4)__________ because he interrupted them. When I met him he was very (5) __________ and didn’t want to talk to me at all. People told me that he stole things, and that he was (6)__________. His school work was terrible then. He didn’t take any (7)__________ in his writing, he never spent enough time doing his homework, and he was not at all (8)__________. One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man. Jack hated (9)__________ and he fought them all until they ran away. He was awarded a medal for (10)__________ After that, people changed their minds about him. 1. ANNOY 2. OBEY 3. TALK 4. POLITE 5. FRIEND 6. HONEST 7. PROUD 8. CONSCIENCE 9. VIOLENT 10.BRAVE III. Use the phrasal verbs given in the box to complete the sentences below. A. comes on B. break up C. meet up D. put up E. go for F cutting in G. appeal to J. come out H. pulled down K. crossed over I. come up L. put in M. broke into N. made off O. fallen out 1. If you would like to __________ for a drink sometime, give me a call. 2. Thieves __________ the school and took a quantity of cash. 3. We __________ the road to look at the shops on the other side. 4. Can you ____ some of these sticks? They’re too big to start a fire with. 5. She has a very annoying habit of __________ on people while they’re speaking. 6. A lot of birds fly further south as winter __________. 7. __________ the black dress. It looks much better on you than the blue one. 8. We __________ at the pub called The Three Horseshoes. 9. We got up early to watch the sun __________ behind the mountains. 10. The movie will __________ children of all ages. Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh lớp 11 THPT Chuyên – Trang 2/5 PART C: READING I. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct answer. Identify your choice by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Are you the person you’d like to be? Have you ever regretted doing something you shouldn’t have done or something you didn’t do which you should have? At one time or another we probably all have. There’s no (1)__________ in getting depressed about it now – it’s no (2)__________ crying over spilt milk. However, there may be some (3)__________ in thinking about exactly what happened and why because we might be able to (4)__________ some conclusions for the future. One thing we all do now and again is to lose our (5)__________ with a friend or close (6)__________. The odd thing is that we more often display great anger (7)__________ someone we’re (8)__________ of than towards strangers. The explanation may be that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit of steam in a safe (9)__________, whereas the (10)__________ of insulting a stranger or a (11)__________ at work could be far more serious. Being honest is usually (12)__________ of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is the (13)__________. On the other hand, we have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, (14)__________ them exactly what we feel, and then have found ourselves (15)__________ with feelings of guilt and remorse. Perhaps we should have kept our mouths shut? 1. A. reason 2. A. point 3. A. gain 4. A. make 5. A. anger 6. A. relative 7. A. at 8. A. keen 9. A. circle 10. A. effect 11. A. colleague 12. A. believed 13. A. case 14. A. saying 15. A. full B. purpose B. use B. profit B. draw B. mind B. member B. with B. fond B. area B. conclusion B. mate B. considered B. true B. telling B. heavy C. point C. value C. goodness C. do C. temper C. familiar C. about C. friendly C. surroundings C. consequences C. professional C. regarded C. event C. speaking C. sad D. advantage D. benefit D. worth D. take D. head D. relationship D. towards D. familiar D. environment D. punishment D. staff D. thought D. fact D. describing D. overcome II. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Curious about which digital camera is best for you? Where you can hear reggae music in Toronto? Or what the distance is to Mars? Question-and-answer sites offer an alternative to the ubiquitous search engine: a place to post a question – and then wait for another Internet user to respond. The idea isn’t new: Usenet newsgroups have let us do this for years. But Q&A sites offer features that enhance and simplify the process. All offer eBay-like feedback, where users rate the helpfulness of experts: over time, these scores become a benchmark score for determining how trustworthy someone’s answers are. Question-and-answer sites also e-mail you when an expert has responded, and they offer personalized page where you can see the questions you’ve asked, the people who have responded, and what they’ve had to say. Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh lớp 11 THPT Chuyên – Trang 3/5 1. In this passage, “ubiquitous” means________. A. difficult B. new C. common D. expert 2. The organization pattern of the second paragraph of the passage may be best described as________. A. cause/effect B. example/ illustrations C. description D. classification 3. The tone of this passage can best be described as ________. A. negative B. hysterical C. opinionated D. objective 4. The main idea of this passage is that________. A. Question-and-answer sites have alternative to search engines. B. Usenet newsgroups have been around for years. C. The idea of question-and-answer sites is not new. D. People have a lot of questions to be answered. 5. The author’s purpose is writing this passage is to ________. A. tell a story B. give information C. persuade D. entertain III. Read the passages below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country’s impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966. In September 1966 Canada’s population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging growth came from natural increase. The depression of the 1930s and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945. The baby boom continued through the decade of the 1950s, producing a population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in Canada’s history, in the decade before 1911, when the prairies were being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950s supported a growth in the population, but the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of families. In 1957 the Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world. After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in 1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young people were staying at school longer, more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families. It appeared that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the time of the Industrial Revolution. Although the growth in Canada’s population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first half of the 1960s was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon. It would be composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Educational changes in Canadian society B. Canada during the Second World War C. Population trends in postwar Canada D. Standards of living in Canada 2. The word “five” in bold refers to A. Canadians B. years C. decades D. marriages 3. The word “surging” in bold is closest in meaning to A. new B. extra C. accelerating D. surprising Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh lớp 11 THPT Chuyên – Trang 4/5 4. The author suggests that in Canada during the 1950’s A. the urban population decreased rapidly B. fewer people married C. economic conditions were poor D. the birth rate was very high 5. The word “trend” in bold is closest in meaning to A. tendency B. aim C. growth D. directive 6. The word “peak” in bold is closest in meaning to A. pointed B. dismal C. mountain D. maximum 7. The author mention all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957 EXCEPT A. people being better educated B. people getting married earlier C. better standards of living D. couples buying houses 8. It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution A. families were larger B. population statistics were unreliable C. the population grew steadily D. economic conditions were bad 9. The word “it” in bold refers to A. horizon B. population wave C. nine percent D. first half 10. The phrase “prior to” in bold is closest in meaning to A. behind B. since C. during D. preceding PART D: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words so that they have the same meaning as the given sentences. Do not change the words given in any way. 1. He stood no chance of passing his exams. (bound) _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Did you enjoy the party? (good) _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. I really want to see her again. (dying) _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. If you gave your mind to your work, you might not make so many mistakes. (concentrated) _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. A lot of things keep stopping me from working. (way) _______________________________________________________________________________ II. Writing a topic “Every country has poor people and different ways of dealing with the poor.” What are some of the reasons for the world poverty? What can we do to help the poor? Within 250 words, write an essay to an educated non-specialist audience to clarify your answers. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your agreement with examples and relevant evidence. --------- THE END ---------- Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh lớp 11 THPT Chuyên – Trang 5/5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC --------------------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC PART A. LISTENING I. 15 pts : 1 pt /item 1. Manolo Gonzalez 2. Hilton 3. 23 4. 5TR 5. DF Super HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Tổng điểm: 100 điểm 6. black 7. 380 dollars 8. Avenue 9. about 2:30 10. young PART B: LEXICO – GRAMMAR: I. 10 pts: 1 pt/ 1 item 1. D 2.B 3.C 4. A 5. B II. 10 points : 1 pt /item 1. annoying 2. disobedient 3. talkative 4. impolite 5. unfriendly III. 10 pts : 1 pt/ item 1. C 2. M 3. K 4. B 5. F PART C. READING I. 15pts: 1pt/item 1. C 4. B 7.D 2. B 5. C 8. B 3. A 6. A 9. D 11. around 18/ eighteen 12. short dark 13. a green t-shirt 14. an icescream seller 15. EFO17638 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. A 9. I 10. G 6. dishonest 7. pride 8. conscientious 9. violence 10. bravery 6. A 7. E 8.D 10. C 11. A 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D II. 5 pts: 1pt/ item 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B III. 10 points: 1 pt/ item 1. C 3. C 2. A 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D PART D. WRITING I. 5pts : 1 pt/ 1 item 1. He was bound to fail his exams. 2. Did you have good fun/ a good time at the party? 3. I’m dying to see her again. 4. If you concentrated on your work, you might not make so many mistakes. 5. A lot of things keep getting in the way of my work. II. 20 pts The candidate’s essay should include the following points: - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 2.5 pts - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 12.5 pts - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 5.0 pts ---------- THE END -------Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT Chuyên Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT Chuyên Hướng dẫn chấm Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 11 THPT Chuyên SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Đề thi gồm 0… trang KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 16/4/2014 PART A: LISTENING Section 1: Question 1-10 Listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will listen to the tape TWICE. JOB INQUIRY Example: Work at: a restaurant • Type of work: 1. _____________________________ • Number of hours per week: 12 hours • Would need work permit • Work in the: 2. ____________________________ branch • Nearest bus stop: next to 3. _____________________________ • Pay: 4. ₤ _____________________________ an hour • Extra benefits: - a free dinner - extra pay when you work on 5. _____________________________ - transport home when you work 6. _____________________________ • Qualities required: - 7. _____________________________ - ability to 8. _____________________________ • Interview arranged for: Thursday 9. _____________________________ at 6p.m • Bring the names of two referees • Ask for: Samira 10 _____________________________ Section 2: Question 11-20 Question 11-16: Listen and choose the best answer A, B, or C. 11. PS Camping has been organizing holidays for __________. A. 15 years B. 20 years C. 25 years 12. The company has most camping sites in _________. A. France B. Italy C. Switzerland 13. Which organized activity can children do every day of the week? A. football B. drama C. model making 14. Some areas of the sites have “no noise” rule after _________. A. 9.30 p.m B. 10.00 p.m C. 10.30 p.m 15. The holiday insurance that is offered by PS Camping ____________. A. can be charged on an annual basis. B. included in the price of the holiday C. must be taken out at the time of booking 16. Customers who recommend PS Camping to friends will receive __________. A. a free gift B. an upgrade to a luxury tent C. a discount Question 17-20: Write the correct letter A, B, or C next to question 17-2 What does the speaker say about the following items? A. They are provided in all tents B. They are found in central areas of the campsite C. They are available on request. 17. barbecue 18. toys 19. cool boxes 20. mops and buckets ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________. A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier 2. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill. A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been 3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead 4. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron? A. when to take B. what I will take with C. on which I should take D. when I take 5. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time. A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case 6. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it. A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out 7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict 8. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that. A. over B. on C. off D. out of 9. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder. A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off 10. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in print. A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them 11. A: Why didn't you go to work yesterday? B: I was feeling a bit ____________ A. under the weather B. full of hot air C. breeze D. under pressure 12. The closets are filled with things we don’t need. We should have a _______soon. A. garage sale B. rush hour C. housekeeper D. doggy bag 13. If you want to return the suit, you must bring the __________with you as proof of purchase. A. note B. recipe C. prescription D. receipt 14. Nancy and I had both bought exactly the same kind of school bag without knowing it. It was a complete ____________. A. luck B. chance C. fortune D. coincidence 15. I think some modern designs are more like ________ of art. A. works B. makes C. objects D. jobs 16. Time will _________ whether I made a right choice or not. A. see B. say C. know D. tell 17. That kind of dress is the _________ of fashion these days. A. height B. top C. head D. lead 18. You are having problems now but I am sure things will change _________ the better soon. A. on B. to C. by D. for 19. Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfill her ________ later in life. A. makings B. potential C. capacity D. aptitude 20. If you _______ any problems when you arrive at the airport, give me a ring. A. come about B. catch on C. run into D. face up II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. With the development of fast motorway systems in many countries, once remote parts of the countryside are (1. INCREASE) __________ becoming (2. ACCESS) ____________to people who live in towns and cities. In many parts of the world, rising (3. PERSON) ____________incomes have resulted in mass (4. OWN) ____________ of motor cars at a time when people have more leisure time to fill. This means that there is a lot of (5. PRESS) ___________ on the countryside to accept a growing number of visitors. In Britain, for example, the (6. NATION)____________ parks are used by more than one hundred million people annually. In (7. ADD) __________, similar numbers visit areas that do not enjoy the same level of (8. PROTECT) ____________. Some people regard this invasion of the countryside as (9. DESIRE) ____________and they have begun campaigning to try and save some aspects of (10. TRADITION)____________ rural culture. III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. I am really keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite films. But 0 …√……… the best one as I’ve seen lately is called “Pressure”. In some ways, I suppose 00 …as……… that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s different from most films of 1 ………… that kind because the characters are they such unusual people. The detective in it, for example, is a computer expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to her by her assistants, who go out and interview to people. The case in the film concerns about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone 2 …….……… 3 ….……… 4 …………… 5 ……..……… 6 …….……. 7 …….….… missing. Sometimes the plot gets a bit complicated but it isn’t too hard to keep up with it. There are a lot of strange characters in it, such as a man who always wears two hats on, and some of the scenes really made me laugh. Also, there is 8……….…… a big surprise at the end but I won’t say what that is in the case you go to see it. 9. ……….…….. It’s very well acted and I also like the music in it. But what do I really like most 10. ……………. about the film is that it’s so original- I’ve certainly seen another film quite like that. PART C: READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times? Or is it because the originators preferred odd words? Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most people don’t know who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the months. Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun from one spring season to the next. The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today, scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the calendar matching the Earth’s cycles. 1. What is the topic of the passage? A. how the modern calendar was named and developed B. how the months were named C. how the leap year system was developed D. how accurate the modern day is calendar 2. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are __________. A. odd B. difficult to pronounce C. inappropriate D. none of the answers 3. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________. A. calendars B. days C. astronomers D. years 4. The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. interesting B. informative C. correct D. simple 5. Which of the following will be a leap year? A. 2300 B. 2400 C. 2200 D. 2500 6. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar? A. It needs major improvements. B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today. C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years. D. none of the answers 7. Why is Caesar important in calendar making? A. He changed the length of the year B. He extended summer. C. He has a month named for him D. He altered the number of days in the year. 8. In what order is the information in the passage presented? A. Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar B. Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months C. names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian Calendar D. none of the answers 9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. studied B. invented C. observed D. improved 10. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important? A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter. B. It is the length of a planetary year. C. It is the most accurate number for calendars. D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar. II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. The legend of the root Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of on the universe that can support human life. (1) ________ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) _______ on consuming twothirds of the world’s resources while half of the world’s population do so (3) ________ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) _______resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) ___________built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6) ______. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result the planet’s ability to support people is being (7) _______ at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (8) _______ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth’s natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9) _______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (10) _______ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer. 1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite 2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows 3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely 4. A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only 5. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather 6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely 7. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut 8. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making 9. A. hold B. maintain C. stay D. keep 10. A. last B. stand C. go D. remain PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language. Unlike……….........................................………………………………………………………….. 2. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had….................................................................................................................................................... 3. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision. The Board of Directors had ................................................................................................................. 4. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On.......................................................................................................................................................... 5. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only............................................................................................................................................ 6. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English. If........................................................................................................................................................... 7. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died. The famous actor................................................................................................................................ 8. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man. The woman threatened....................................................................................................................... 9. Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time. The traffic jam..................................................................................................... 10. This old car probably won’t last for more than three years. It’s unlikely ……………………………………………………….……………. II. Write a passage of about 200 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE END -------------- SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề thi có 4 trang) PART I: LISTENING I. You will hear a man talking to a group of people about a new sports centre. For each of the questions, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. NEW SPORTS CENTRE Facilities: * swimming pool * (1) _______ * squash courts * tennis courts (opening on (2) _______) Prices: * Monthly: £35 * (3) £ _______ a year) (special discounts for children) * not included in price: equipment and swimming (4) _______ How to become a member: Fill in a membership form - remember to write your age and weight. For more information phone Mrs. (5) _______ on 467 9900. II. You will hear an interview with a woman who works in a museum. As you listen, choose the best answer to each question. 1. When she was at school, Clara wanted to become ______. A. an actress B. a teacher C. a lawyer 2. Why did Clara not apply for the museum job sooner? A. Her mother advised her to wait. B. It seemed a very difficult job. C. She thought it might be boring. 3. What surprised Clara on her first day at work? A. She had to carry some items. B. She was asked to give a speech. C. She had to meet a lot of people. 4. Clara was told to improve her knowledge of ______. A. computers B. languages C. mathematics 5. What part of her job does Clara enjoy the most? A. planning large exhibitions B. writing descriptions of objects C. talking to visitors about the displays PART 2: PHONETICS III. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in each group. 1. A. historical B. significant C. satisfaction D. collaborate 2. A. individual B. similarity C. professionally D. opportunity 3. A. contemporary B. continental C. revolution D. alcoholic 4. A. generous B. permissive C. permanent D. sensible 5. A. endure B. value C. divert D. exhaust PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence. 1 1. If you have anything important to do, do it straight away. Don't put it ______. A. on B. off C. over D. up 2. The plane from Dallas ______ two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from Frankfurt to London. A. took off B. took on C. left on D. left out 3. ______, Carol is very punctual, but she was late tonight. A. For a rule B. Like a rule C. As a rule D. For a rule of thumb 4. 'What did Professor Spencer say when you asked him if the final exam could be postponed?' “He said that it was out of ______ because there's no time to reschedule the test”. A. the question B. order C. all proportion D. reach 5. Solar heat penetrates more deeply into water than _____. A. it is penetrating into soil B. it does into soil C. does it into soil D. that it does into soil 6. ______ on barren slopes can help prevent erosion. A. Trees to be planted B. Planting trees C. Trees being planted D. That trees are planted 7. He has been unable to find a job ______ with his ability as an accountant. A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate 8. As they watched the football match the huge crowd ______ in unison. A. chanted B. intoned C. crowed D. bellowed 9. In this assignment, we will ______ your work and then give you detailed feedback on how to improve your writing. A. assess B. judge C. measure D. test 10. Although it is impossible to give a ______ age, we believe that the woman was between 25 and 30 when she died. A. clear B. certain C. absolute D. definite V. Find out and correct the 10 mistakes in the following passage. Although party invitations no longer frightened to me, I found myself making carefully preparations for this particularly party. I got a haircut, laid out my best suit, selected a special shirt, a colourful tie, and cufflinks. I had recently went on a diet, but because I didn't want I looked too thin, I discontinued it. What should I bring to my hosts? Flowers? wine? What kind of the wine? Port? Sherry? Or possibly even champagne? Meeting new people was still a major undertaking. It was schedule for this Saturday and I decided to take a cab to the suburb where it was being hold. It was early autumn and the weather was mild, but that morning it turned cold and rainy, and as I listened to the steam hissing in my radiator, it already fell like midwinter. From my newspaper, I learned that a hurricane which had already struck another state was in its way to New York, though it might veer out to sea. E.g. frightened to me → frightened me VI. Use the correct forms of the given words 1. One day he would have to accept the _______ of one of his heroes in public life. 2. After having drunk a lot of wine, he came back home _______. 3. _______, he failed the final exam. 4. There is too much _______ in this world. 5. Mr. Smith is a _______person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. 6. The sun and the moon are often _______ in poetry. 7. Don’t you think it would be _______ to see a doctor? 8. I’ve known _______ all my life. There have been times when I couldn’t even afford a loaf of bread. 9. She’s got very _______ parents. 10. She is a highly _______ woman. PART 4. Reading VII. Read the text and choose the best answer. 2 resign steady luck greedy depend person sense hard wealth education Bats are not the dirty, bloodthirsty monsters that they are portrayed to be in vampire films. These animals groom themselves carefully like cats and only rarely carry rabies. Of the hundreds of species of bats, only three rely on blood meals. In fact, the majority eat fruit, insects, spiders, or small 4 animals. They consume an enormous number of pests, pollinate many varieties of plant life, and help reforest barren land by excreting millions of undigested seeds. Almost all bats use echolocation to navigate, especially at night. As they fly, they emit a series of high-pitched squeaks at the rate of about fifty per minute. As these signals bounce off objects in their path, an echo is detected by the bats' sensitive ears which informs them of the direction and distance 10 of obstacles so that they can undertake corrective or evasive action. But bats are not blind as widely assumed. In fact, all species of bats can see, probably about as well as human beings. It is also a little-known fact that bats are highly social creatures. Thousands or even millions of individual bats may belong to a colony, hanging upside down in caves or in trees. Within their social 13 systems, bats assume specialized roles. Some may guard the entrance to their caves, others may scout for food, and still others may warn the colony of approaching danger. A nursery colony may be part of a larger colony to provide mother bats with a safe, supportive environment in which to rear their young. 1. What is the author's opinion of bats? A. They are dirty and they carry rabies. B. They are like the monsters in vampire films. C. They are clean, helpful members of the animal world. D. They are not very important in the animal world. 2. According to the passage, how are bats like cats? A. They both carry rabies. B. Cats groom themselves, and so do bats. C. Both cats and bats eat pests. D. Bats use echolocation, and cats do, too. 3. What do most bats eat? A. Blood meals B. Fruit and insects C. Leaves and trees D. Large animals 4. The word “enormous” in line 4 could best be replaced by ______. A. very heavy B. very regular C. very large D. very necessary 5. Which of the following are NOT characteristics of most bats? A. They pollinate plants. B. They have specialized roles in their colony. C. They use echolocation. D. They eat blood. 6. How do bats help reforest the land? A. By eating pests. B. By hanging upside down in trees at night C. By excreting seeds D. By taking evasive action 7. The word “emit” in line 6 is closest in meaning to _______. A. send B. continue C. find D. stop 8. According to the passage, how do bats navigate? A. By responding to the echoes of their signals bouncing off objects B. By warning the colony of approaching danger with high squeaks C. By beating their wings fifty times per minute D. By using their sensitive ears to hear the noises in their environment 9. Where in the passage does the author refer to the visual range of bats? A. Lines 4-5 B. Lines 6-7 C. Lines 7-9 D. Lines 10-11 10. The word “Some” in line 13 refers to ______. A. social systems B. specialized roles C. bats D. colonies VIII. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. Tom Sponson, aged fifty three, was a thoroughly successful (1) _____. He had worked up a first-class business, (2) _____ a charming wife, and built himself a good house (3) _____ the London suburb that was neither so modern as to be pretentious nor so conventional to be dull. He (4) ______ good taste. His son was doing well (5) _____ Oxford. His daughter, who was attending a good school, had no wish to (6) _____ makeup, to wear low frocks, or to flirt. She still saw herself as too young (7) _____ these trifling amusements. Yet she was gay, affectionate, and thoroughly happy with life. All (8) _____same, for same time, Tom had (9) _____ aware that he was working very hard for very little. His wife gave him a little kiss in the morning when he (10) _____ for the office and, if she were not at a party another little kiss in the evening when he came home. 3 IX. Read the passage and choose the best option for each space. Music is universal _ it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music came before speech and (1) ______ as a development of making calls. In fact, there is (2) ______ theory that the earliest languages were chanted or sung rather than spoken. Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (3) ______ history. The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (4) ______ on histories of the land and spirits to the next generation. New evidence suggested that music does not just satisfy the feel-good factor but it is also good for the brain. A study of intellectually (5) ______ children showed that they could recall more (6) ______ after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as story. Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (7) ______ after listening to Mozart. The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (8) ______ by findings that rats (9) _______ up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, known as a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental (10) ______ benefit from listening to music. 1. A. was B. swelled C. reacted D. arose 2. A. one B. every C. such D. that 3. A. enjoying B. making C. recording D. stating 4. A. move B. pass C. hand D. happen 5. A. disabled B. inactive C. incapable D. disordered 6. A. facts B. knowledge C. memory D. information 7. A. form B. scheme C. examination D. test 8. A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered 9. A. held B. brought C. stood D. set 10. A. badness B. hurt C. illness D. pain PART 5. WRITING X. 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 two and five words, including the word given. 1. I would love to learn different languages. keen → I ____________________________ different languages. 2. I'm sorry I was late for the meeting. apology → Please ____________________________ late for the meeting. 3. “You borrowed my watch, didn't you?” Tom's sister said. accused → Tom's sister ____________________________ her watch. 4. Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat. afford → Most people hope they ____________________________ to buy a house or a flat. 5. I wish I had not lied to my parents. truth → If only ____________________________ to my parents. XI. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. 1. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard. → I owe ________________________________________________. 2. To the best of my knowledge, the building was set on fire deliberately. → As __________________________________________________. 3. I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. → I wanted to prevent _____________________________________. 4. I'm always inviting him for a weekend with us but he's always too busy. → No matter _____________________________________________. 5. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. → Had it _________________________________________________. XII. Paragraph writing: Write a paragraph of around 200 words on how students can make progress in learning English. _____The end_____ 4 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 ĐÁP ÁN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đáp án có 2 trang) (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) PART 1: LISTENING – 10 points I. Gap fill (5 pts – 1pt/ item) 1. gym 2. Saturday (Sat) 3. 215 4. lessons 5. Reysall 3. A 4. C 5. B 3. A 4. B 5. B II. Multiple choice (5 pts – 1pt/item) 1. B 2. C PART 2. PHONETICS – 5 points III. (5 pts – 1pt/item) 1. C 2. C PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY – 30 points IV. Multiple choice (10pts – 1p/item) 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. D V. Mistake correcting (10pts – 1pt/item -Tìm thấy lổi nhưng sửa sai hoặc không sửa cho 0.5 điểm) 1. carefully -> careful 2. particularly -> particular 3. went -> gone 4. I looked -> to look 5. the wine -> wine (bỏ “the”) VI. Word form (10pts – 1p/item) 1. resignation 2. unsteadily 6. personified 7. sensible 6. schedule -> scheduled 7. hold -> held 8. (the) weather was -> (the) weather had been 9. fell -> felt 10. in -> on 3. Unluckily 8. hardship 4. greed 9. wealthy 5. dependable 10. educated PART 4. READING – 30 points VII. Read the text and choose the best answer. (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A VIII. Gap filling. (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. man/ person 2. married/ had 3. in 6. wear 7. for 8. the 8. A 4. had 9. been 9. D 10. C 5. at 10. left IX. Read the passage and choose the best option for each space . (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C PART 5. WRITING – 25 points X. Sentence transformation (5 pts – 1p/item) 1. …….. am keen on learning 2. …….. accept my apology for being 3. ……… accused him of borrowing/ having borrowed 4. ……… will be able to afford/ can afford 5. I had told the truth XI. Sentence transformation. (5 pts – 1p/item) 1. I owe my precious life to the lifeguard. 2. As far as I know (I am concerned), the building was set on fire deliberately. 3. I wanted to prevent all my good work from being wasted. 4. No matter how often I invite him for a weekend, he's always busy. 5. Had it not been for a famous film star's attendance/ the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn't have been a success/ have been successful/ have succeeded. 5 XII. Writing a paragraph. (15 pts) • Content: accounts for 50% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 50% for the content, the candidates should provide all main ideas and details as appropriate. • Language: accounts for 30% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 30% for language, the candidates should use variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language high school students. • Presentation: accounts for 20% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 20% for presentation, the candidates should write with coherence, cohesion and can use appropriate styles and linking devices appropriate to the level of English language gifted high school students. 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THP không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I. LISTENING Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Rented properties customer’s requirements Name: Steven Godfrey Example: Answer: No. of bedrooms: Four Preferred location: In the _______________ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ ________________ (2) Length of let required: __________________ (3) Starting: September 1st Address Oakington Avenue Rooms Monthly rent Problem Living/dining room, £ 550 No ___________(4) separate kitchen Mead Street Large living room and £ 580 The ___________(5) is kitchen, bathroom and a too large cloakroom Hamilton Road Living room, kitchen£ 550 Too ___________(7) diner, and a _______________(6) Devon Close Living room, dining £ _____________(8) None room, small kitchen Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? ____________ (9) hall and ____________ (10) pool. Section 2. Choose the correct answer. LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted_______. A. to teach English there B. to improve his Spanish C. to learn about Latin American life D. to improve his English 2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in? A. construction B. agriculture C. tourism D. architecture 3. Why did Paul change from one project to another? A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring 4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to________. A. respect family life B. develop trust C. use money wisely D. spend time with neighbors 5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A. he let Paul do most of the work B. his plans were too ambitious C. he was very supportive of Paul D. he was too ambitious 1 PART II. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. 1. A. latter B. label C. ladder D. latitude 2. A. pour B. roar C. flour D. soar B. purchase C. bookcase D. suitcase 3. A. chase B. feather C. bread D. bead 4. A. thread 5. A. prepare B. preface C. preparation D. prejudice II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. amphibian B. champagne C. cathedral D. creature 2. A. accommodation B. antibiotic C. counterclockwise D. deforestation 3. A. consciousness B. ecotourism C. biosphere D. confirm 4. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist 5. A. consolidate B. context C. conference D. confidence PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _______. A. her permanent residence was B. where her permanent residence C. permanent residence for her D. her permanent residence 2. Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _______ employed to investigate the deep sea. A. can be robots B. robots can be C. can robots D. can robots that are 3. _______ is not clear to researchers. A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct. B. Why dinosaurs became extinct C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct 4. The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956. A. while B. until C. on D. when 5. Drinking water _______ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth. A. containing B. in which containing C. contains D. that contain 6. In the 1820’s physical education became _______ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities. A. to be part B. which was part C. was part D part 7. If you can win his attention ___________ for you. A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better 8. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________. A. otherwise B. therefore C. immediately D. nevertheless 9. Which __________ agency do you work for? A. ads B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement 10. Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health. A. brought on B. coming about C. taken up D. put through II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. 1. Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first. 2. Malnutrition is a major cause of death in those countries where the cultivation of rice have been impeded by recurrent drought. 3. Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party. 4. John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull. 5. Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive. 6. Judy decided to wait until after she had taken her exams before having her wisdom teeth pull. 2 7. Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office. 8. When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time. 9. I try to remember your name but I am afraid I cannot remember it. 10. I’d prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous. III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. I know ________ experience that I do my best work early in the morning. 2. I am astonished ________ the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning. 3. Is it possible to insure yourself ________ nuclear attack? 4. At school today, we had a long discussion _______ the best way to learn a foreign language. 5. “How can I discourage my boyfriend _______ trying to kiss me all the time?” “Eat plenty of garlic.” 6. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _______ the target, and try not to kill anyone. 7. Small children should be watched ____________ carefully. 8. Would you give up your country cottage __________ a town flat? 9. He’ll inherit the money when he comes ______________ age. 10.The performance on the first night came ______________ pretty. IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. (ADAPT)__________ to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. 2. Police asked (PASS) ______________ if they had seen the accident happen. 3. What a (WORRY) ______________pair of children. They have to be watched every minute of the day. 4. Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT) _____________ to their elders. 5. They frequently (MOBILE) _________________ the traffic as they march through the streets. 6. He shook his head in _____________ (APPROVE) 7. He fought the illness with courage and ________________ (DETERMINE) 8. She seems (REASON) __________happy in her new job. 9. Can we (ARRANGE) _____________the meeting for next Monday at 7? 10. If you weren’t so (ACT)_______________, you wouldn’t be so fat! PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (1) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (2) ________ can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (4) ___________ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (6) __________ the wishes of the director, although he will usually only do this in the (7) __________ of safety. Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _________ in for the actors. Actors like to become (9) _________ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk. To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) ___________.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. 1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named 2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No one 3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise 4. A. period B. minute C. part D. stage 5. A. led B. taken C. drawn D. called 3 6. A. over 7. A. interests 8. A. work 9. A. connected 10. A. limits B. against B. needs B. get B. arranged B. ends C. through C. purposes C. put C. involved C. frontiers D. across D. regards D. stand D. affected D. borders II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre. When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) ____________ Marlon Brando went (2) __________ stage wearing a (3) _________ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt. It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) ____________ an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _____________ the end of the century. The idea for the T-shirt came (6) __________ Brando himself. He had worn one at rehearsals for the play. The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself. Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck. They had decided to market the shirt (7) ___________ a fashionable garment in its (8) ____________ right, rather than just something to be worn (9) __________ warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) ___________ an army uniform. It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951. A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 3. The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 4. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 4 5. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_______. A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information 6. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 7. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 8. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 9. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. Hard _____________________________________________________. 2. Do all the washing, please! Let ______________________________________________________. 3. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him. I wish ___________________________________________________. 4. Mick thought that we were married. Mick was under ____________________________________________. 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command _______________________________________. II. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. -----------------THE END----------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐÁP ÁN (đáp án gồm 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Total: 130pts PART I. LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. central 2. 600 6. study 7. noisy 3. 2 year(s) 8. 595 4. garage 9. concert 5. garden 10. swimming Section 2 (10pts) 1. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 2. C PART II. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (10pts) 1. to the first 2. has 3. diligently 4. them pulled 5. Time passes 6. pulled 7. had the plane 8. waste of time 9. am trying 10. by myself III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (10pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. against 4. about 6. at 7. over 8. for 9. of 5. from 10. off IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10pts) 1. Adaptation 2. passers-by 3. worrisome 4. respectful 6. disapproval 7. determination 8. reasonably 9. rearrange 5. immobilize 10. inactive PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 5. to/until 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B 6 PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (20pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------The end ------ 7 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) Đề thi gồm: 06 trang PART A: LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. 1. Which college does Chris suggest would be best? 2. What entry requirements are common to all colleges? 3. How much does the course at Leeds Conservatory of Contemporary Music cost? 4. What other expenses are payable to the colleges? 5. When is the deadline of The Academy in London? Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. Colleges 6. Northdown College Facilities 7. The Academy in London A. large garden 8. Leeds Conservatory and Contemporary Music B. multiple sites C. practice rooms 9. The Henry Music Institute D. recording studio 10. The James Academy of Music E. research facility F. student carteen G. technology suite II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation TWICE. The Antarctic Polar View project maps Antarctic sea ice by using (1)_________. Problems to navigate through the water: - the safety of the ship - the speed of the ship - the (2)________ of the ship NVSAT Satellite: - Collect data - Identify difference between open water and (3)________. Scientists can see surface of sea clearly by using (4)________. Helicopter: - Advantage: - map the ice in the air - look for (5)________. - Disadvantages: - much more difficulty - (6)__________ . The colour of the map is (7)_________. 1 Problems of sending pictures in Antarctic ship: (8)__________. Measure to the problem: (9)________ images into JPEG 2000 format. The equipment scientists need for mapping is a (10)_________ on ship. PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR III. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences. 1. This man is so arrogant that he is completely ________ to all criticism. A. impervious B. unaware C. regardless D. unconscious 2. There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you _______ to the safety regulations. A. comply B. adhere C. observe D. abide 3. I haven’t got the time to do my homework, _______ help you with yours. A. apart from B. leaving aside C. let alone D. not counting 4. ________ that’s happened is a waste of time. A. Regret something B. Something to regret C. Something regretted D. Regretting something 5. Different cultures _______ dreams in different way. A. interpret B. express C. associate D. interfere 6. “_____________” – “Not really” A. I don’t like that new movies. B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary? C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon? D. How often do you go to the movies? 7. The public _______ does not know enough about AIDS. A. at once B. at times C. at first D. at large 8. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as ____. A. chalk and cheese B. salt and pepper C. cats and dogs D. here and there 9. _______be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed. A. Hydroelectric power B. When hydroelectric power C. Should hydroelectric power D. Hydroelectric power should 10. I feel it an honor ________ to speak about expedition. A. to ask B. to be asked C. be asked D. having asked 11. It is essential that every student ________ the exam before attending the course. A. passes B. would pass C. passed D. pass 12. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does over head is merely an optical illusion. A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon 13. ________advertising is so widespread, it has had an enormous effect on the people’s lives. A. Since B. The reason why C. Why D. On account of 14. There are many opportunities for career_______ if you work for that company. A. system B. succession C. progression D. sequence 15. I used to like football very much, but I’ve already _______ interest lately. A. missed B. lost C. done without D. failed 16. – Would you like a beer? - Not while I’m _______. A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control 17. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t _______ the nearby shelter. A. make out B. break out C. take out D. run out 2 18. She was a hungry as a _______. A. farmer B. hunter C. beggar D. fighter 19. All these sweater are extremely _______ by local residents of a small Scottish island. A. well – knit B. well – founded C. well – made D. well – worn 20. We bought some _________. A. German lovely old glass B. old lovely German glass C. German old lovely glass D. lovely old German glass IV. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. You should also write the line of the mistakes. 1 Anthony Masters was a writer in exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. He began his 2 eventful and versatile career like a teenager, when he was expelled from school for organizing a 3 revolt against the school uniform. In order to earn a living, he fulfilled his childhood ambition 4 and took on writing. In 1964, at the age of 23, he published A Pocketful of Rye, a collection of 5 short stories where freshness of style earned him a distinction of being runner – up in the John 6 Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize, an established and prestigious British – based literacy award. 7 He made the award two years later with his novel The Seahorse, after which he continued to 8 display his considerable talent by writing both fiction or non – fiction. The inspiration for many 9 of his novels came from his experience helping the social excluded: he ran soup kitchens for 10 drug addicts and campaigned for the civic rights of gypsies and another ethnic minorities. His 11 non – fiction output was typically eclectic, ranged from biographies to social histories, but it 12 was a writer of children fiction that Masters outshone his contemporaries. His work contains a 13 sensitivity which remains unequalled by some other writer of the genre. Example: Line Mistake Correction 0. Line 1 in of V. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. That factory turns ________ hundreds of small appliances everyday. 2. The boss asked me to make _______ the hours I missed last week. 3. The suspect was released from prison _______ bail. 4. Once again poor Colin has been passed _______for promotion. 5. Everyone approved of the scheme, but when we asked for volunteers they all hung _______. PART C. READING VI. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. The Alexandra Palace in north London was built with private funds as a “People’s Palace”. Serviced by its own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well (1)_______ until, two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was replaced by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 and featured, (2)________other things, a splendid organ an Great Hall, which was the size of a football pitch. Despite the extraordinarily wide range of events (3)_______ there – from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches – it always operated at a loss and by 1877 much of the park around it had been sold to speculative builders, leaving only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed, whose principal duty was to run the palace and park “for the free use of the people forever.” There were, however, (4)________ to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be (5)_______ . The Palace continued, with (6)________ degrees of success, as an entertainment centre. In the 1930s, it was probably most (7)________ for being the home of the world’s first high definition television broadcasts. 3 In 1980 the building was once more devastated by fire and (8)_______ to a ruin. It was then decided to (9)_________ it and to create a major exhibition centre with community (10)_______, such as a restaurant and a health club. 1. A. inhabited B. attended C. crowded D. visited 2. A. among B. between C. from D. around 3. A. performed B. set C. staged D. laid 4. A. powers B. terms C. allowances D. authorities 5. A. fulfilled B. covered C. matched D. made 6. A. unsteady B. varying C. altering D. unsettled 7. A. distinct B. marked C. considerable D. notable 8. A. turned B. converted C. reduced D. wrecked 9. A. recover B. revise C. restore D. reform 10. A. facilities B. conveniences C. supplies D. appliances VII. Read the passage and choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for the following questions. While many nineteenth – century reformers hoped to bring about reform through education or by eliminating specific social evils, some thinkers wanted to start over and remark society by founding ideal, cooperative communities. The United States seemed to them a spacious and unencumbered country where models of a perfect society could succeed. These communitarian thinkers hoped their success would lead to imitation, until communities free of crime, poverty, and other social ills would cover the land. A number of religious groups, notably the Shakers, practiced communal living, but the main impetus to found model communities came from nonreligious, rationalistic thinkers. Among the communitarian philosophers, three of the most influential were Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and John Humphrey Noyes. Owen, famous for his humanitarian policies as owner of several thriving textile mills in Scotland, believed that faulty environment was to blame for human problems and that these problems could be eliminated in a rationally planned society. In 1852 he put his principles into practice at New Harmony, Indiana. The community failed economically after a few years but not before achieving a number of social successes. Fourier, a commercial employee in France, never visited the United States. However, his theories of cooperative living influenced many Americans through the writings of Albert Brisbane, whose Social Destiny of Man explained Fourierism and its self-sufficient associations of phalanxes. One or more of these phalanxes was organized in every Northern state. The most famous were Red Bank, New Jersey, and Brook Farm, Massachusetts. An early member of the latter was the author Nathaniel Hawthrone. Noyes founded that the most enduring and probably the oddest of the utopian communities, the Oneida Community of upstate New York. Needless to say, none of these experiments had any lasting effects on the patterns of American society. 1. Which of the following is not given in the passage as one of the general goals of communitarian philosophers? A. To remark society. B. To spread their ideas throughout the United States. C. To establish ideal communities. D. To create opportunities through education. 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world impetus? A. stimulus B. commitment C. drawback D. foundation 3. Why does the author mention Nathaniel Hawthorne? A. He founded Brook Farm in Massachusetts. B. He was a critic of Charles Fourier. C. He wrote book that led to the establishment of model communities. D. He was at one time a member of the Brook Farm community. 4 4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world phalanxes? A. classes B. grades C. unions D. generations 5. The author implies that, for readers, the conclusion of the passage is ______. A. obvious B. surprising C. absurd D. practical VIII. Read the following passage and decide which paragraph contains the pieces of information from 1 to 5. There are more paragraphs than needed. WHEEL OF FORTUNE A. Since moving consumers has emerged about once every generation. Each such innovation has changed the industry irreversibly; each has been accompanied by a period of fear mixed with exhilaration. The arrival of digital technology, pictures were invented a century ago, a new way of distributing entertainment to which translates music, pictures, and texts into the zeros and ones of computer language, marks one of those periods. B. This may sound familiar, because the digital revolution, and the explosion of choice that would go with it, has been heralded for some time. In 1992, John Malone, chief executive of TCI, an American cable giant, welcomed the ‘500-channel universe’. Digital television was about to deliver everything except pizzas to people’s living rooms. When the entertainment companies tried out the technology, it worked fine – but not at a price that people were prepared to pay. C. Those 500 channels eventually arrived but via the Internet and the PC rather than through television. The digital revolution was starting to affect the entertainment business in unexpected ways. Eventually it will change every aspect of it, from the way cartoons are made to the way films are screened to the way people buy music. That much is clear. What nobody is sure of is how it will affect the economics of the business. D. New technologies always contain within them both threats and opportunities. They have the potential both to make the companies in the business a great deal richer, and to sweep them away. Old companies always fear new technology. Hollywood was hostile to television, television terrified by the VCR. Go back far enough, points out Hal Varian, an economist at the University of California at Berkeley, and you find publishers complaining that ‘circulating libraries’ would cannibalize their sales. Yet whenever a new technology has come in, it had made more money for existing entertainment companies. The proliferation of the means of distribution results, gratifyingly, in the proliferation of dollars, pounds, pesetas and the rest to pay for it. E. All the same, there is something in the old companies’ fear. New technologies may not threaten their lives, but they usually change their role. Once television became widespread, film and radio stopped being the staple form of entertainment. Cable television has undermined the power of the broadcasters. And as power has shifted the movie studios, the radio companies and the television broadcasters have been swallowed up. These days, the grand old names of entertainment have more resonance than power. Paramount is part of Viacom, a cable company; Universal, part of Seagram, a drinks-and-entertainment company; MGM, once the roaring lion of Hollywood, has been reduced to a whisper because it is not part of one of the giants. And RCA, once the most important broadcasting company in the world, is now a recording label belonging to Bertelsmann, a large German entertainment company. F. Part of the reason why incumbents got pushed aside was that they did not see what was coming. But they also faced a tighter regulatory environment than the present one. In America, laws preventing television broadcasters from owning program companies were repealed earlier this decade, allowing the creation of vertically integrated businesses. Greater freedom, combined with a sense of history, prompted the smarter companies in the entertainment business to re-invent 5 themselves. They saw what happened to those of their predecessors who were stuck with one form of distribution. So, these days, the powers in the entertainment business are no longer movie studios, or television broadcasters, or publishers; all those businesses have become part of bigger businesses still, companies that can both create content and distribute it in a range of different way. G. Out of all this, seven huge entertainment companies have emerged – Time Warner, Walt Disney, Bertelsmann, Viacom, News Corp, Seagram and Sony. They cover pretty well every bit of the entertainment business except pornography. Three are American, one is Australian, one Canadian, one German and one Japanese. ‘What you are seeing’, says Christopher Dixon, managing director of media research at PaineWebber, a stockbroker, ‘is the creation of a global oligopoly. It happened to the oil and automotive businesses earlier this century; now it is happening to the entertainment business. ‘It remains to be seen whether the latest technology will weaken those great companies, or make them stronger than ever. 1. the fact that a total transformation is going to take place in the future in the delivery of all form of entertainment 2. the confused feelings that people are known to have experienced in response to technological innovation 3. the fact that some companies have learnt from the mistakes of others 4. the contrasting effects that new technology can have on existing business 5. the high cost to the consumer of new ways of distributing entertainment IX. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank. All tournament chess games are played with a chess clock – that is two clocks joined together. When one player makes his move, he presses the button which stops his clock and starts his opponent’s clock. (1)_________fails to keep the time limit, no (2)________ what the position on the board, loses the game. Weekend tournaments with a fast time limit and long sessions of play of (3)________ to twelve hours a day are very strenuous and result in fatigue and time troubles. The play is quite sharp. Active, attacking chess is the (4)________ of the day and it is difficult to maintain (5)_________ sustained, precise defense against such play. A score of the game must be (6)_________ as play goes on. Each move is written down on a score sheet, which has to be handed to the tournament officials at the end of each round. The only thought in everybody’s head is to win. Talent and youth – that’s (7)_________ is needed for success at chess, with the (8)________ on youth. Some approach the board with a slow, purposeful manner (9)________ giving you a second glance – you simply don’t count. The seem to imply that the outcome is a foregone conclusion for them; you (10)_______ need to accept it with good grace. PART D. WRITING X. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given and so that it has the same meaning to the original one. 1. I think you should try to be as optimistic as you can. SIDE 2. We are looking forward to watching the program. WAIT 3. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. LEAF 4. He’s not sure whether to go or not. MINDS 5. I don’t intend to sell this house. INTENTION XI. With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: The problems of mobile phones outweigh the benefits. Do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience. 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT ------------- THE END------------KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) PART A. LISTENING – 2.0 pt I. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. The Henry Music Institute 2. a face-to-face interview/ an interview 3. 6,000 pound a year 4. the charges for applying/ application fee 5. January 30th 6. E 7. B 8. C 9. G 10. D II. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. satellites 2. efficiency 3. (the) sea ice 4. radar 5. leads 6. time consumption 7. (shades of) grey 8. (poor) Internet connection 9. compress 10. laptop PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.5 pt) III. 1.0 pt (0.05 pt/item) 1. A 2. B 6. C 7. D 11. D 12. D 16. C 17. A IV. 1.0 pt (0.1 pt/item) Qs Line 1 2 2 4 3 5 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 10 8 11 9 12 10 13 V. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. out 2. up 3. C 8. A 13. A 18. B 4. D 9. C 14. C 19. C Mistake like on where made or social another ranged children some 5. A 10. B 15. B 20. D Correction as up whose won and socially other ranging children’s any 3. on 4. over 5. back PART C. READING (3.0 pt) VI. 1.0 pt (0.1/tem) 1. B 6. B 2. A 7. D 3, C 8. C 4, A 9. C 7 5. B 10. A VII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A VIII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. C 2. A 3. F 4. D 5. B IX. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. whoever/who 2. matter 6. kept 7. what 3. up 8. emphasis 4. order 9. without 5. a/any 10. only PART D. WRITING (2.5 pt) X. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. I think you should look on the bright side. 2. We can’t wait to watch the program. 3. You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed. 4. He’s in two minds about whether to go or not. 5. I have no intention of selling this house. XI. 2.0 pt - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 1 pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt 8 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề PART I. LISTENING SECTION 1. Questions 1 – 5. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. 1. What does her bag look like? 2. What time was it when the bag was stolen? 3. Where was she when the bag was stolen? A at the shopping centre C by the supermarket 4. What was in the bag? A wallet, passport and camera C passport, traveler’s cheques 5. The woman is ____________. A at a conference B on holiday 1 B at the cinema D at the movies B passport, traveler’s cheques and pens D traveler’s cheques, wallet and pens C working D visiting family Section 2. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. CAR INSURANCE Example: Answer: Name: Patrick Jones Address: 27 ____________ (1) Road, Greendale Contact number: 730453 Occupation: _________________ (2) Size of car engine: 1200cc Type of car: Manufacturer: Hewton Model: ____________________ (3) Year: 1997 Previous insurance company: ________________ (4) Star Any insurance in the last five years? Yes No If yes, give brief details: Car was _____________ (5) in 1999 Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon ________________ (6) Relationship to main driver: Brother-in-law Uses of car: - social - Traveling to ________________ (7) Start date: 31 __________________(8) Recommended insurance arrangement Name of company: Red __________________ (9) Annual cost: $ ___________________ (10) PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. traditional B. composer C. musician D. powerful 2. A. lyrical B. emotion C. favorite D. classical 3. A. entertain B. atmosphere C. serious D. joyfulness 4. A. understand B. appearance C. remember D. employer 5. A. nation B. nature C. nationality D. national PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply _______. A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by person 2. I don’t care _______ you go or not. A. where B. when C. why D. whether 3. If it wasn’t you who took my pen, it must have been _______. A. somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody 4. Did the man _______ by the committee accept the job? A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint 5. Don’t leave your clothes _______ about on the bedroom floor. A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying 6. She raced by in a car, with her hair _______ behind. A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming 7. I had my younger brother _______ the newspaper to me while I was abroad. A. to send B. sent C. send D. sending 8. Joe, I am inclined _______ Appiah’s complicity in the big fraud. A. about believing B. in believing C. for believing D. to believe 2 9. Now listen to me John. As far as your examination results are concerned, you needn’t worry so much, _______? A. isn’t it B. need you C. do you D. aren’t they 10. His arrogance makes him _______ whenever he goes. A. hated B. hate C. to hate D. hating II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. After an absence in thirty years, I decided visiting my old school again. I had expected to find changes, but no a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a moment if I had come to the right address. The grimy, red brick fortress with their tall windows that had looked down grimly on the playground and playing fields had swept away. In its place stood a bright, modern block raised from the ground on great concrete stilts. A huge expanse of glass extended across the face of the building, and in front, there was a well-kept lawn where previous there had been an untidy gravel yard. Answers: 0. in of III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. Without a fridge, fresh food will go _________ very quickly. 2. I haven’t heard_________ Mandy since she wrote in July. 3. This service is free ___________ charge. 4. They went ahead contrary ____________ my advice. 5. The monk told me that the old woman had not really died. He said that she simply passed _______ her next life. IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. The situation is so ___________ (CHAOS) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any solution. 2. Computers are now considered ________________ (DISPENSE) in the business world. 3. I will resign if you continue (REGARD) ________________ what I say. 4. She was late as she (ESTIMATE)_______________ how much time she’d need . 5. Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to (DIFFERENT)_______________ the two. PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. A Success Story At 19, Ben Way is already a millionaire and one of a growing number of teenagers _______ (1) have made their fortune through the Internet. _______ (2) makes Ben's story all the more remarkable is that he is dyslexic, and was told by teachers ________ (3) his junior school that he would never be able to read or write properly. "I wanted to prove them wrong", says Ben, creator and director of Way search, a net search engine which can be used to find goods _______ (4) online shopping malls. When he was eight, his local authorities provided him ________ (5) a PC to help with schoolwork. Although he was unable to read the manuals, he had a natural ________ (6) with the computer, and encouraged by his father, he soon began charging people E10 an hour for his knowledge and skills. At the age of 15 he set up his own computer consultancy, Quad Computer, which he ran from his bedroom, two years later he left school _______ (7) devote all his time to business. "By this time the company had grown and I needed to take ________ (8) a couple of employees to help me," says Ben. “That enabled me to start doing business with bigger companies.” It was his ability to consistently _______ (9) difficult challenges that led him to win the You Entrepreneur of the Year award in the same year that he formed Way search, and he has recently signed a deal worth £25 million with a private investment company, which will finance _______ (10) search engine. 3 II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. Stress-related hair loss When stress levels become so high that they affect the immune system it can have a profound effect on the body and the hair. Hair loss itself causes immense stress and then it can become a vicious (1)_______. Bonnie Kinnear, 50s, housewife: “Last year my life was quite stressful due to my husband’s high-profile career being constantly in the (2) ________. At this time I began to develop an intense scalp which was wrongly diagnosed as psoriasis, for which I was prescribed steroids. Over the next two months my scalp become worse, and hair began to fall out, leaving hairy patches, which was devastating. Having to look good and be a support to my famous husband was stressful because wherever we went people would look at us. I had lost at (3) ________ one third of my hair and, in hope, visited a high-profile Mayfair trichologist. Without any diagnosis I was ordered to buy £300 worth of products and my head was massaged by a girl who proceeded to turn my hair into what is seen as ‘bird’s-nest syndrome’. It took four hours to (4) ________. My GP convinced me to seek help from Andrew Bernie. I was diagnosed with a stress-triggered condition where the skin cells multiply fast, grow down the hair shaft and bind with sebaceous matter to strangle the hair. I visit Andrew regularly for treatments. I am also trying to (5) ________ my stress levels, which is easier now my hair is returning. 1. A. effect B. cycle C. closure D. circle 2. A. daylight B. searchlight C. spotlight D. starlight 3. A. once B. all C. least D. first C. return D. reset 4. A. replace B. untangle 5. A. destroy B. assess C. manage D. measure III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter. Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”. 1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage? A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas C. A German D. Dutch settlers 2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a __________. A. tall man who could walk through the air B. fat, jolly, old man C. religious figure D. fat man riding a white horse 4 3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as ___________. A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter B. a good old man with less religious character C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas D. a jolly man on horseback 4. Who was Black Peter? A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas C. one of the disobedient children B. an elf who rode a white horse D. a popular traditional figure 5. What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”? A. symbols of a person B. natural qualities C. effects D. outer appearance 6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from? A. the North Pole B. Europe C. North America D. the City of New York 7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when ____________. A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem B. Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular C. Saint Nicholas visited New York D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed 8. According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem,________. A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly C. Santa Claus liked poetry D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh 9. The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that________. A. the New York Sun was popular with children B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time C. newspapers are unreliable D. Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun 10. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures. B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas. C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America. D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter. PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag. The old lady was ___________________________. 2. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel. Mary’s new novel _______________________________. 3. If you have completed your test, you can go home. Get ___________________________. 4. The employee insisted on being given a full bonus. Nothing but __________________________________. 5. ‘I didn’t harm anybody!’ cried the accused. The accused _____________________________. II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 120 words on this topic. ------THE END -----Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC (HD chấm gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Total: 100 pts PART I: LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5.B Section 2. (10pts) 1. Bank 2. Dentist 3. Sable 4. Northern 5. stolen 6. Paynter 7. work 8. January 9. Flag 10. 450 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. (5pts) 1. visiting --> to visit 2. no --> not 3. their --> its 4. had swept --> had been swept 5. previous --> previously III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. off 2. from 3. of 4. to 5. into IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. chaotic 2. indispensable 3. disregarding 4. underestimated 5. differentiate PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. who 2. what 3. at 4. in 6. ability 7. to 8. on 9. overcome 5. with 10. his II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. (10pts) 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. B 6 5. A 10. A PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. was robbed of her hand bag. 2. is based on a true story. 3. your test completed/ finished and you can go home. 4. a full bonus would satisfy the employee. 5. denied causing/having caused harm to anybody. II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 100 words on this topic. (15pt) Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------THE END ------ 7 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) PART A. LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. Lecture on (1) _________ Example: Tourism and (2) _________ Common misconception is that marketing indicates (3) _________ in what is being provided. Marketing is actually essential in sustaining (4) __________. Compared to a product, a service is more (5) ________ and customers have different (6)________. Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (7) __________ Important to a. keep informed b. (8) _________ One way to achieve this: (9) __________ (10)_________must always be available for any queries and problems. II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answers to the following questions. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. 1. How many printed volumes does the Western Bank Library have? 2. What must students have if they want to borrow books? 3. How long can a registered student keep books? 4. Where do students read books with red label? 5. How can students keep books for longer? 6. What service can help students if they want to reserve the books? 7. What should students do every day to view the loans and details of charges? 8. What should students do with overdue books? 9. How much is the photocopy of Color A4 sheet? 10. What is the opening time of the Western Bank Library at weekend? PART B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to th 2. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when 3. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk 4. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 5. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 6. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 7. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 8. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. being asked 1 9. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy 10. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 11. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 12. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 13. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others 14. ____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time 15. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers 16. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually 17. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 18. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 19. I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 20. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. II. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. Talent scouts are looking for the next generation of supermodels have realized 0 ……are… Africa’s potential. Lyndsey Mclntyre, a former model herself, recently opened 00 …√……… one agency’s first African office. “African women are being graceful and 1 ……….…… serene” she says. “These qualities could to make them do very well in this 2 ………..… business.” However, spotting supermodels is rarely easy, as well Mclntyre 3 ………….… discovered when she visited the Orma tribe of remote north- eastern Kenya, 4 ……..…… whose women are reported to be especially striking. “The tribal leaders were a 5 ……….…… bit suspicious and I wasn’t allowed to be meet many of their girls,” she 6 ………….… explains. Another problem is that the reports aren’t always reliable. Mclntyre 7 ………….… discovered this when one of village’s “most beautiful girls” turned out to be its 8 ……………. heaviest ones. She had to explain that Western advertisers prefer far slimmer 9 …….…….… women. The Orma are not alone in believing fat it is beautiful. In a recent 10………..…… Africa-wide beauty contest, all the Uganda contestants were disqualified for being a little too large around the hips. “I don’t understand the fashion industry’s obsession with small hips,” said one judge for the contest. “But because we want the girls to succeed and to see African models working internationally, we give the industry what it wants” 2 III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) __________working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE) __________in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) __________ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) __________to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ___________ between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN)___________about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) ___________is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) _________ when they have the (9. FREE) _________to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in. IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other. 2. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. 3. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____. 4. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away. 5. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______. PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden. Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner. In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challenge 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As much 3 II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down. Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it. III. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity.Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 1. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______. A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves 2. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______. A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community C. they are the same as tsunamis D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 3. The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. filtered C. located D. not pleased 4. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______. A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean Dare often identified by ships on the ocean 5. Water that is “shallow” is NOT _____________. A. deep B. clear C. coastal D. tidal 4 6. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to ___________. A. come from greater distances B. originate in Alaska C. arrive without warning D. be less of a problem 7. The possessive “their” refers to ____________. A. the Hawaiian Islands B. thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 8. A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _____________. A. at fault B. disastrous C. extremely calm D. expected 9. From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ____________. A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever C. was filmed as it was happening D. occurred before efficient records were kept 10. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano ___________. A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away B. resulted in little damage C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel PART D. WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT) Sales of the magazines __________________________________________. 2. Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD) I ___________________________________________________________. 3. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON) Dinner will be served ___________________________________________. 4. Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE) Besides ______________________________________________________. 5. It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT) You _________________________________________________________. II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. ------------THE END------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..… ….….….; Số báo danh……………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------(HD chấm gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) ---------------------------------------- PART A. LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. (10pts) 1. services marketing 6. expectations 2. legal advice 7. clients 3. weakness 8. constantly improve 4. customer numbers 9. conduct surveys 5. intangible 10. A representative II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answer to the following questions. (10pts) 1. over / more than 1,300,000 6. Reservation System Service 2. Univerisity Library UCard 7. check library account 3. four weeks 8. pay fine 4. closed Reserved Room 9. 50 pounds 5. renewing 10. 9 a.m – 6 p.m PART B.LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. B 10. C 20. C II. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. (5pts) 1. being 2. to 3. well 4. √ 5. √ 6. be 7. the 8. of 9. √ 10. it III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. (10pts) 1.employee 2. organization/ organisation 3. suspension 6. unconcerned 7. argument 8. productive 4. customers 9. freedom 5. comparison 10. comfortable IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (5pts) 1. out 2. to 3. down 4. on 5. across PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. (10pts) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. B II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (10pts) 1. about 2. end 3. result 4. an 5. who/that 6. single 7. tested 8. not 9. if 10. allowed 6 III. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. A PART D.WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. (5pts) 1. Sales of the magazines grew/increased/went up as a result of the reduction in the price. 2. I haven’t heard /have heard nothing from Georgia for/in a while. 3. Dinner will be served as soon as we arrive at the hotel. 4. Besides being unable to sing, Barbara couldn’t dance either. 5. You ought not to have left without locking the door. II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. (15pts) “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------------------THE END----------------- 7 SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Đề thi gồm 0… trang KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 16/4/2014 PART A: LISTENING Section 1: Question 1-10 Listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will listen to the tape TWICE. JOB INQUIRY Example: Work at: a restaurant • Type of work: 1. _____________________________ • Number of hours per week: 12 hours • Would need work permit • Work in the: 2. ____________________________ branch • Nearest bus stop: next to 3. _____________________________ • Pay: 4. ₤ _____________________________ an hour • Extra benefits: - a free dinner - extra pay when you work on 5. _____________________________ - transport home when you work 6. _____________________________ • Qualities required: - 7. _____________________________ - ability to 8. _____________________________ • Interview arranged for: Thursday 9. _____________________________ at 6p.m • Bring the names of two referees • Ask for: Samira 10 _____________________________ Section 2: Question 11-20 Question 11-16: Listen and choose the best answer A, B, or C. 11. PS Camping has been organizing holidays for __________. A. 15 years B. 20 years C. 25 years 12. The company has most camping sites in _________. A. France B. Italy C. Switzerland 13. Which organized activity can children do every day of the week? A. football B. drama C. model making 14. Some areas of the sites have “no noise” rule after _________. A. 9.30 p.m B. 10.00 p.m C. 10.30 p.m 15. The holiday insurance that is offered by PS Camping ____________. A. can be charged on an annual basis. B. included in the price of the holiday C. must be taken out at the time of booking 16. Customers who recommend PS Camping to friends will receive __________. A. a free gift B. an upgrade to a luxury tent C. a discount Question 17-20: Write the correct letter A, B, or C next to question 17-2 What does the speaker say about the following items? A. They are provided in all tents B. They are found in central areas of the campsite C. They are available on request. 17. barbecue 18. toys 19. cool boxes 20. mops and buckets ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________. A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier 2. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill. A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been 3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead 4. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron? A. when to take B. what I will take with C. on which I should take D. when I take 5. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time. A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case 6. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it. A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out 7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict 8. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that. A. over B. on C. off D. out of 9. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder. A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off 10. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in print. A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them 11. A: Why didn't you go to work yesterday? B: I was feeling a bit ____________ A. under the weather B. full of hot air C. breeze D. under pressure 12. The closets are filled with things we don’t need. We should have a _______soon. A. garage sale B. rush hour C. housekeeper D. doggy bag 13. If you want to return the suit, you must bring the __________with you as proof of purchase. A. note B. recipe C. prescription D. receipt 14. Nancy and I had both bought exactly the same kind of school bag without knowing it. It was a complete ____________. A. luck B. chance C. fortune D. coincidence 15. I think some modern designs are more like ________ of art. A. works B. makes C. objects D. jobs 16. Time will _________ whether I made a right choice or not. A. see B. say C. know D. tell 17. That kind of dress is the _________ of fashion these days. A. height B. top C. head D. lead 18. You are having problems now but I am sure things will change _________ the better soon. A. on B. to C. by D. for 19. Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfill her ________ later in life. A. makings B. potential C. capacity D. aptitude 20. If you _______ any problems when you arrive at the airport, give me a ring. A. come about B. catch on C. run into D. face up II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. With the development of fast motorway systems in many countries, once remote parts of the countryside are (1. INCREASE) __________ becoming (2. ACCESS) ____________to people who live in towns and cities. In many parts of the world, rising (3. PERSON) ____________incomes have resulted in mass (4. OWN) ____________ of motor cars at a time when people have more leisure time to fill. This means that there is a lot of (5. PRESS) ___________ on the countryside to accept a growing number of visitors. In Britain, for example, the (6. NATION)____________ parks are used by more than one hundred million people annually. In (7. ADD) __________, similar numbers visit areas that do not enjoy the same level of (8. PROTECT) ____________. Some people regard this invasion of the countryside as (9. DESIRE) ____________and they have begun campaigning to try and save some aspects of (10. TRADITION)____________ rural culture. III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. I am really keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite films. But 0 …√……… the best one as I’ve seen lately is called “Pressure”. In some ways, I suppose 00 …as……… that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s different from most films of 1 ………… that kind because the characters are they such unusual people. The detective in it, for example, is a computer expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to her by her assistants, who go out and interview to people. The case in the film concerns about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone 2 …….……… 3 ….……… 4 …………… 5 ……..……… 6 …….……. 7 …….….… missing. Sometimes the plot gets a bit complicated but it isn’t too hard to keep up with it. There are a lot of strange characters in it, such as a man who always wears two hats on, and some of the scenes really made me laugh. Also, there is 8……….…… a big surprise at the end but I won’t say what that is in the case you go to see it. 9. ……….…….. It’s very well acted and I also like the music in it. But what do I really like most 10. ……………. about the film is that it’s so original- I’ve certainly seen another film quite like that. PART C: READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times? Or is it because the originators preferred odd words? Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most people don’t know who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the months. Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun from one spring season to the next. The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today, scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the calendar matching the Earth’s cycles. 1. What is the topic of the passage? A. how the modern calendar was named and developed B. how the months were named C. how the leap year system was developed D. how accurate the modern day is calendar 2. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are __________. A. odd B. difficult to pronounce C. inappropriate D. none of the answers 3. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________. A. calendars B. days C. astronomers D. years 4. The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. interesting B. informative C. correct D. simple 5. Which of the following will be a leap year? A. 2300 B. 2400 C. 2200 D. 2500 6. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar? A. It needs major improvements. B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today. C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years. D. none of the answers 7. Why is Caesar important in calendar making? A. He changed the length of the year B. He extended summer. C. He has a month named for him D. He altered the number of days in the year. 8. In what order is the information in the passage presented? A. Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar B. Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months C. names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian Calendar D. none of the answers 9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. studied B. invented C. observed D. improved 10. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important? A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter. B. It is the length of a planetary year. C. It is the most accurate number for calendars. D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar. II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. The legend of the root Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of on the universe that can support human life. (1) ________ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) _______ on consuming twothirds of the world’s resources while half of the world’s population do so (3) ________ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) _______resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) ___________built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6) ______. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result the planet’s ability to support people is being (7) _______ at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (8) _______ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth’s natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9) _______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (10) _______ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer. 1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite 2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows 3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely 4. A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only 5. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather 6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely 7. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut 8. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making 9. A. hold B. maintain C. stay D. keep 10. A. last B. stand C. go D. remain PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language. Unlike……….........................................………………………………………………………….. 2. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had….................................................................................................................................................... 3. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision. The Board of Directors had ................................................................................................................. 4. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On.......................................................................................................................................................... 5. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only............................................................................................................................................ 6. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English. If........................................................................................................................................................... 7. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died. The famous actor................................................................................................................................ 8. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man. The woman threatened....................................................................................................................... 9. Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time. The traffic jam..................................................................................................... 10. This old car probably won’t last for more than three years. It’s unlikely ……………………………………………………….……………. II. Write a passage of about 200 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE END -------------- SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART A. LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. 1. Which college does Chris suggest would be best? 2. What entry requirements are common to all colleges? 3. How much does the course at Leeds Conservatory of Contemporary Music cost? 4. What other expenses are payable to the colleges? 5. When is the deadline of The Academy in London? Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. Colleges 6. Northdown College Facilities 7. The Academy in London A. large garden 8. Leeds Conservatory and Contemporary Music B. multiple sites 9. The Henry Music Institute C. practice rooms 10. The James Academy of Music D. recording studio E. research facility F. student carteen G. technology suite II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation TWICE. The Antarctic Polar View project maps Antarctic sea ice by using (1) _________. Problems to navigate through the water: - the safety of the ship - the speed of the ship - the (2)________ of the ship NVSAT Satellite: - Collect data - Identify difference between open water and (3) ________. Scientists can see surface of sea clearly by using (4) ________. Helicopter: - Advantage: - map the ice in the air - look for (5) ________. - Disadvantages: - much more difficulty - (6) __________. The colour of the map is (7) ____________. Problems of sending pictures in Antarctic ship: (8) __________. Measure to the problem: (9) ________ images into JPEG 2000 format. The equipment scientists need for mapping is a (10) _________ on ship. 1 PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________. A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier 2. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill. A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been 3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead 4. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron? A. when to take B. what I will take with C. on which I should take D. when I take 5. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time. A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case 6. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it. A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out 7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict 8. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that. A. over B. on C. off D. out of 9. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder. A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off 10. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in print. A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them 11. A: Why didn't you go to work yesterday? B: I was feeling a bit ____________. A. under the weather B. full of hot air C. breeze D. under pressure 12. The closets are filled with things we don’t need. We should have a _______soon. A. garage sale B. rush hour C. housekeeper D. doggy bag 13. If you want to return the suit, you must bring the __________with you as proof of purchase. A. note B. recipe C. prescription D. receipt 14. Nancy and I had both bought exactly the same kind of school bag without knowing it. It was a complete ____________. A. luck B. chance C. fortune D. coincidence 15. I think some modern designs are more like ________ of art. A. works B. makes C. objects D. jobs 16. Time will _________ whether I made a right choice or not. A. see B. say C. know D. tell 17. That kind of dress is the _________ of fashion these days. A. height B. top C. head D. lead 18. You are having problems now but I am sure things will change _________ the better soon. A. on B. to C. by D. for 19. Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfill her ________ later in life. A. makings B. potential C. capacity D. aptitude 20. If you _______ any problems when you arrive at the airport, give me a ring. A. come about B. catch on C. run into D. face up II. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. (0) have been done for you. Anthony Masters was a writer in exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. He began his eventful and versatile career like a teenager, when he was expelled from school for organizing a revolt against the 2 school uniform. In order to earn a living, he fulfilled his childhood ambition and took on writing. In 1964, at the age of 23, he published A Pocketful of Rye, a collection of short stories where freshness of style earned him a distinction of being runner – up in the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize, an established and prestigious British – based literacy award. He made the award two years later with his novel The Seahorse, after which he continued to display his considerable talent by writing both fiction or non – fiction. The inspiration for many of his novels came from his experience helping the social excluded: he ran soup kitchens for drug addicts and campaigned for the civic rights of gypsies and another ethnic minorities. His non – fiction output was typically eclectic, ranged from biographies to social histories, but it was a writer of children fiction that Masters outshone his contemporaries. His work contains a sensitivity which remains unequalled by some other writer of the genre. Answers: 0. in of III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. With the development of fast motorway systems in many countries, once remote parts of the countryside are (1. INCREASE) _________ becoming (2. ACCESS) _________ to people who live in towns and cities. In many parts of the world, rising (3. PERSON) _________ incomes have resulted in mass (4. OWN) _________ of motor cars at a time when people have more leisure time to fill. This means that there is a lot of (5. PRESS) _________ on the countryside to accept a growing number of visitors. In Britain, for example, the (6. NATION) _________ parks are used by more than one hundred million people annually. In (7. ADD) _________, similar numbers visit areas that do not enjoy the same level of (8. PROTECT) _________. Some people regard this invasion of the countryside as (9. DESIRE) _________ and they have begun campaigning to try and save some aspects of (10. TRADITION) _________ rural culture. IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. That factory turns ________ hundreds of small appliances everyday. 2. The boss asked me to make _______ the hours I missed last week. 3. The suspect was released from prison _______ bail. 4. Once again poor Colin has been passed _______for promotion. 5. Everyone approved of the scheme, but when we asked for volunteers they all hung _______. PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times? Or is it because the originators preferred odd words? Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most people don’t know who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the months. Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun from one spring season to the next. The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today, scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the calendar matching the Earth’s cycles. 3 1. What is the topic of the passage? A. how the modern calendar was named and developed B. how the months were named C. how the leap year system was developed D. how accurate the modern day is calendar 2. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are __________. A. odd B. difficult to pronounce C. inappropriate D. none of the answers 3. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________. A. calendars B. days C. astronomers D. years 4. The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. interesting B. informative C. correct D. simple 5. Which of the following will be a leap year? A. 2300 B. 2400 C. 2200 D. 2500 6. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar? A. It needs major improvements. B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today. C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years. D. none of the answers 7. Why is Caesar important in calendar making? A. He changed the length of the year . B. He extended summer. C. He has a month named for him. D. He altered the number of days in the year. 8. In what order is the information in the passage presented? A. Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar B. Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months C. names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar D. none of the answers 9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. A. studied B. invented C. observed D. improved 10. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important? A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter. B. It is the length of a planetary year. C. It is the most accurate number for calendars. D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar. II. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. The Alexandra Palace in north London was built with private funds as a “People’s Palace”. Serviced by its own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well (1)_______ until, two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was replaced by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 and featured, (2)________other things, a splendid organ an Great Hall, which was the size of a football pitch. Despite the extraordinarily wide range of events (3)_______ there – from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches – it always operated at a loss and by 1877 much of the park around it had been sold to speculative builders, leaving only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed, whose principal duty was to run the palace and park “for the free use of the people forever.” There were, however, (4) ________ to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be (5) _______ . The Palace continued, with (6) ________ degrees of success, as an entertainment centre. In the 1930s, it was probably most (7) ________ for being the home of the world’s first high definition television broadcasts. 4 In 1980 the building was once more devastated by fire and (8) _______ to a ruin. It was then decided to (9) _________ it and to create a major exhibition centre with community (10)_______, such as a restaurant and a health club. 1. A. inhabited B. attended C. crowded D. visited 2. A. among B. between C. from D. around 3. A. performed B. set C. staged D. laid 4. A. powers B. terms C. allowances D. authorities 5. A. fulfilled B. covered C. matched D. made 6. A. unsteady B. varying C. altering D. unsettled 7. A. distinct B. marked C. considerable D. notable 8. A. turned B. converted C. reduced D. wrecked 9. A. recover B. revise C. restore D. reform 10. A. facilities B. conveniences C. supplies D. appliances III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. All tournament chess games are played with a chess clock – that is two clocks joined together. When one player makes his move, he presses the button which stops his clock and starts his opponent’s clock. (1)_________fails to keep the time limit, no (2)________ what the position on the board, loses the game. Weekend tournaments with a fast time limit and long sessions of play of (3)________ to twelve hours a day are very strenuous and result in fatigue and time troubles. The play is quite sharp. Active, attacking chess is the (4)________ of the day and it is difficult to maintain (5)_________ sustained, precise defense against such play. A score of the game must be (6)_________ as play goes on. Each move is written down on a score sheet, which has to be handed to the tournament officials at the end of each round. The only thought in everybody’s head is to win. Talent and youth – that’s (7)_________ is needed for success at chess, with the (8)________ on youth. Some approach the board with a slow, purposeful manner (9)________ giving you a second glance – you simply don’t count. The seem to imply that the outcome is a foregone conclusion for them; you (10)_______ need to accept it with good grace. PART D. WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had _______________________________________________. 2. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On _______________________________________________. 3. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only __________________________________________. 4. Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time. The traffic jam ______________________________________. 5. This old car probably won’t last for more than three years. It’s unlikely ________________________________________. II. Write a passage of about 250 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” ---------------THE END--------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC HƯỚNG DẪN CH ẤM (Đề thi gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Total: 100pts PART A: LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. (5 pts) 1. The Henry Music Institute 2. a face-to-face interview/ an interview 3. 6,000 pound a year 4. the charges for applying/ application fee 5. January 30th Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. (5pts) 6.E 7.B 8.C 9.G 10. D II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (10pts) 1. satellites 6. time consumption 2. efficiency 7. (shades of) grey 3. (the) sea ice 8. (poor) Internet connection 4. radar 9. compress 5. leads 10. laptop PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 11. A 12. A 13. D 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. B 10. D 20. C II. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. You should also write the line of the mistakes. (10pts) Qs Mistake Correction 1 like as 2 on up 3 where whose 4 made won 5 or and 6 social socially 7 another other 8 ranged ranging 9 children children’s 10 some any 6 III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts) 1. increasingly 2. accessible 3. personal 4. ownership 5. pressure 6. national 7. addition 8. protection 9. undesirable 10. traditional IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (5 pts) 1. out 2. up 3. on 4. over 5. back PART C. READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B II. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. (10 pts) 1. B 2. A 3, C 4, A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. A III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10pts) 1. whoever/who 2. matter 3. up 4. order 5. a/any 6. kept 7. what 8. emphasis 9. without 10. only PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. (5pts) 1. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested into some computer companies. 2. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing. 3. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children /but she manages to look after her five children as well. 4. The traffic jam prevented Andrew from getting to the interview on time. 5. It is unlikely that this old car will last for more than three years. II. Write a passage of about 250 words to show your opinion on the following statement: “Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time” (15pts) Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ---------------THE END------------- 7 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề PART I: LISTENING SECTION 1. Questions 1 – 5. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. 1. What does her bag look like? 2. What time was it when the bag was stolen? 3. Where was she when the bag was stolen? A at the shopping centre C by the supermarket 4. What was in the bag? A wallet, passport and camera C passport, traveler’s cheques 5. The woman is ____________. A at a conference B on holiday 1 B at the cinema D at the movies B passport, traveler’s cheques and pens D traveler’s cheques, wallet and pens C working D visiting family Section 2. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. CAR INSURANCE Example: Answer: Name: Patrick Jones Address: 27 ____________ (1) Road, Greendale Contact number: 730453 Occupation: _________________ (2) Size of car engine: 1200cc Type of car: Manufacturer: Hewton Model: ____________________ (3) Year: 1997 Previous insurance company: ________________ (4) Star Any insurance in the last five years? Yes No If yes, give brief details: Car was _____________ (5) in 1999 Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon ________________ (6) Relationship to main driver: Brother-in-law Uses of car: - social - Traveling to ________________ (7) Start date: 31 __________________(8) Recommended insurance arrangement Name of company: Red __________________ (9) Annual cost: $ ___________________ (10) PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. traditional B. composer C. musician D. powerful 2. A. lyrical B. emotion C. favorite D. classical 3. A. entertain B. atmosphere C. serious D. joyfulness 4. A. understand B. appearance C. remember D. employer 5. A. nation B. nature C. nationality D. national PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply _______. A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by person 2. I don’t care _______ you go or not. A. where B. when C. why D. whether 3. If it wasn’t you who took my pen, it must have been _______. A. somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody 4. Did the man _______ by the committee accept the job? A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint 5. Don’t leave your clothes _______ about on the bedroom floor. A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying 6. She raced by in a car, with her hair _______ behind. A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming 7. I had my younger brother _______ the newspaper to me while I was abroad. A. to send B. sent C. send D. sending 8. Joe, I am inclined _______ Appiah’s complicity in the big fraud. A. about believing B. in believing C. for believing D. to believe 2 9. Now listen to me John. As far as your examination results are concerned, you needn’t worry so much, _______? A. isn’t it B. need you C. do you D. aren’t they 10. His arrogance makes him _______ whenever he goes. A. hated B. hate C. to hate D. hating II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. After an absence in thirty years, I decided visiting my old school again. I had expected to find changes, but no a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a moment if I had come to the right address. The grimy, red brick fortress with their tall windows that had looked down grimly on the playground and playing fields had swept away. In its place stood a bright, modern block raised from the ground on great concrete stilts. A huge expanse of glass extended across the face of the building, and in front, there was a well-kept lawn where previous there had been an untidy gravel yard. Answers: 0. in of III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. Without a fridge, fresh food will go _________ very quickly. 2. I haven’t heard_________ Mandy since she wrote in July. 3. This service is free ___________ charge. 4. They went ahead contrary ____________ my advice. 5. The monk told me that the old woman had not really died. He said that she simply passed _______ her next life. IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. The situation is so ___________ (CHAOS) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any solution. 2. Computers are now considered ________________ (DISPENSE) in the business world. 3. I will resign if you continue (REGARD) ________________ what I say. 4. She was late as she (ESTIMATE)_______________ how much time she’d need . 5. Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to (DIFFERENT)_______________ the two. PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. A Success Story At 19, Ben Way is already a millionaire and one of a growing number of teenagers _______ (1) have made their fortune through the Internet. _______ (2) makes Ben's story all the more remarkable is that he is dyslexic, and was told by teachers ________ (3) his junior school that he would never be able to read or write properly. "I wanted to prove them wrong", says Ben, creator and director of Way search, a net search engine which can be used to find goods _______ (4) online shopping malls. When he was eight, his local authorities provided him ________ (5) a PC to help with schoolwork. Although he was unable to read the manuals, he had a natural ________ (6) with the computer, and encouraged by his father, he soon began charging people E10 an hour for his knowledge and skills. At the age of 15 he set up his own computer consultancy, Quad Computer, which he ran from his bedroom, two years later he left school _______ (7) devote all his time to business. "By this time the company had grown and I needed to take ________ (8) a couple of employees to help me," says Ben. “That enabled me to start doing business with bigger companies.” It was his ability to consistently _______ (9) difficult challenges that led him to win the You Entrepreneur of the Year award in the same year that he formed Way search, and he has recently signed a deal worth £25 million with a private investment company, which will finance _______ (10) search engine. 3 II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. Stress-related hair loss When stress levels become so high that they affect the immune system it can have a profound effect on the body and the hair. Hair loss itself causes immense stress and then it can become a vicious (1)_______. Bonnie Kinnear, 50s, housewife: “Last year my life was quite stressful due to my husband’s high-profile career being constantly in the (2) ________. At this time I began to develop an intense scalp which was wrongly diagnosed as psoriasis, for which I was prescribed steroids. Over the next two months my scalp become worse, and hair began to fall out, leaving hairy patches, which was devastating. Having to look good and be a support to my famous husband was stressful because wherever we went people would look at us. I had lost at (3) ________ one third of my hair and, in hope, visited a high-profile Mayfair trichologist. Without any diagnosis I was ordered to buy £300 worth of products and my head was massaged by a girl who proceeded to turn my hair into what is seen as ‘bird’s-nest syndrome’. It took four hours to (4) ________. My GP convinced me to seek help from Andrew Bernie. I was diagnosed with a stress-triggered condition where the skin cells multiply fast, grow down the hair shaft and bind with sebaceous matter to strangle the hair. I visit Andrew regularly for treatments. I am also trying to (5) ________ my stress levels, which is easier now my hair is returning. 1. A. effect B. cycle C. closure D. circle 2. A. daylight B. searchlight C. spotlight D. starlight 3. A. once B. all C. least D. first C. return D. reset 4. A. replace B. untangle 5. A. destroy B. assess C. manage D. measure III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter. Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”. 1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage? A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas C. A German D. Dutch settlers 2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a __________. A. tall man who could walk through the air B. fat, jolly, old man C. religious figure D. fat man riding a white horse 4 3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as ___________. A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter B. a good old man with less religious character C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas D. a jolly man on horseback 4. Who was Black Peter? A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas C. one of the disobedient children B. an elf who rode a white horse D. a popular traditional figure 5. What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”? A. symbols of a person B. natural qualities C. effects D. outer appearance 6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from? A. the North Pole B. Europe C. North America D. the City of New York 7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when ____________. A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem B. Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular C. Saint Nicholas visited New York D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed 8. According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem, A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one. B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly. C. Santa Claus liked poetry. D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh. 9. The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that________. A. the New York Sun was popular with children B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time C. newspapers are unreliable D. Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun 10. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures. B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas. C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America. D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter. PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag. The old lady was ___________________________. 2. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel. Mary’s new novel _______________________________. 3. If you have completed your test, you can go home. Get ___________________________. 4. The employee insisted on being given a full bonus. Nothing but __________________________________. 5. ‘I didn’t harm anybody!’ cried the accused. The accused _____________________________. II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 120 words on this topic. ------THE END -----Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC (HD chấm gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Total: 100 pts PART I: LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5.B Section 2. (10pts) 1. Bank 2. Dentist 3. Sable 4. Northern 5. stolen 6. Paynter 7. work 8. January 9. Flag 10. 450 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. (5pts) 1. visiting --> to visit 2. no --> not 3. their --> its 4. had swept --> had been swept 5. previous --> previously III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. off 2. from 3. of 4. to 5. into IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. chaotic 2. indispensable 3. disregarding 4. underestimated 5. differentiate PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (15pts) 1. who 2. what 3. at 4. in 6. ability 7. to 8. on 9. overcome 5. with 10. his II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. (5pts) 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. B 6 5. A 10. A PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. was robbed of her hand bag. 2. is based on a true story. 3. your test completed/ finished and you can go home. 4. a full bonus would satisfy the employee. 5. denied causing/having caused harm to anybody. II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 100 words on this topic. (15pt) Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------THE END ------ 7 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 PART A: LISTENING (20 points) SECTION 1: Question 1-10 (10 points- One for each correct answer) 1. answer(ing) 2. Hillsdunne 3. library 4. 4.45 (the) phone Road 6. after 11 7. clear voice 8. think quickly 9. 22 October (o’clock) 5. national holidays 10. Manuja SECTION 2: Question 11-20 (10 points: One for each correct answer) 11. B 16. A 12. A 17. C 13. B 18. A 14. C 19. C 15. C 20. B PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 points) I. 10 points- Half a point for each correct answer) 1. B 11. A 2. D 12. A 3. C 13. D 4. A 14. D 5. D 15. A II. 10 points (one point for each correct answer) 1. increasingly 2. accessible 3. personal 6. national 7. addition 8. protection 6. A 16. D 7. C 17. A 8. C 18. D 9. B 19. B 10. D 20. C 4. ownership 9. undesirable 5. pressure 10. traditional 4. to 9. the 5. about 10. do 4. C 9. D 5. B 10. B III. 05 points (half a point for each correct answer) 1. √ 6. √ 2. they 7. √ 3. √ 8. on PART C: READING (30 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer) 1. A 2. A 3. C 6. B 7. A 8. C II. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. as 2. so 3. despite 6. have/cause/produce 7. no 8. such III. (10 points: one point for each correct item). 1. C 2. C 3. B 6. D 7. C 8. D 4. plant 9. how 4. D 9. D 5. like 10. more 5. C 10. A PART D: WRITING (25 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. Unlike other languages, Esperanto has no irregular verbs. 2. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested into some computer companies. 3. The Board of Directors had a long discussion on / about the business, but came to / reached / made no decision. 4. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children /but she manages to look after her five children as well. If I were you I would spend more time practicing English. The famous actor had very little money when he died, which surprised everyone/ which made everyone surprised. The woman threatened to shoot the strange man if he did not get out of her house. The traffic jam prevented Andrew from getting to the interview on time. It is unlikely that this old car will last for more than three years. II. 15 points: Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung. 1. Form: passage (2 points) - Easy to follow - Coherent 2. Content: (8 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: (5 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1.5 point) + Suitable connectors (1 point\ + Correct grammar (1.5 points) + Punctuating / Spelling (1 point) SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Đề thi gồm 06 trang KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 16/4/2014 PART A: LISTENING Section 1: Question 1 and 2: Choose the correct letter A, B, C. 1. In the lobby of the library George saw ________. A. a group playing music B. a display of instruments C. a video about the festival 2. George wants to sit at the back so they can ________. A. see well B. hear clearly C. pay less Question 3-10: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL BOOKING FORM NAME: George O’Neill ADDRESS: 3. ____________________, Westsea POSTCODE: 4. ____________________ TELEPHONE: 5. ____________________ Date Event Price per ticket No. of ticket 5 June Instrumental group £7.50 2 - Guitarrini 17 June Singer (price includes £6 2 6……………….in the garden 22 June 7……………………… £7.00 1 (Anna Ventura) 23 June 8 £……………………. 9………………………. NB Children / Students/ Senior Citizens have 10…………………….. discount on all tickets Section 2: Question 11-15: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. The Dinosaur Museum 11. The museum closes at ________________ p.m on Mondays. 12. The museum did not open on ______________. 13. School groups are met by tour guides in the ____________________. 14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ____________ minutes for the guided tour. 15. There are _______________ behind the museum where students can have lunch. Question 16-18: Choose THREE letters, A-G A. food B. water C. cameras D. books E. bags F. pens G. worksheets Question 19-20: Choose TWO letter, A-E. Which TWO activities can students do after the tour at present? A. build model dinosaurs B. watch films C. draw dinosaurs D. find dinosaur eggs 1 E. play computer games PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. I’m really sorry. We _____ to stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to th 2. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when 3. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk 4. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 5. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 6. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 7. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy 8. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 9. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. asked 10. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 11. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 12. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 13. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others 14. _______I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time 15. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers 16. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually 17. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 18. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 19. I usually buy my clothes _______It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 20. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. 2 II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) _______working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE)_______in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) _______ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) _______to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ... between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN) _______about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) _______is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) ... when they have the (9. FREE) ... to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in. III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. Talent scouts are looking for the next generation of supermodels have realized Africa’s potential. Lyndsey Mclntyre, a former model herself, recently opened one agency’s first African office. “African women are being graceful and serene” she says. “These qualities could to make them do very well in this business.” However, spotting supermodels is rarely easy, as well Mclntyre discovered when she visited the Orma tribe of remote north- eastern Kenya, whose the women are reported to be especially striking. “The tribal leaders were a bit suspicious and I wasn’t allowed to be meet many of their girls,” she explains. Another problem is that reports aren’t always reliable. Mclntyre discovered this when one of village’s “most beautiful girls” turned out to be its heaviest ones. She had to explain that Western advertisers prefer to far slimmer women. The Orma are not alone in believing fat it is beautiful. In a recent Africa-wide beauty contest, all the Uganda contestants were disqualified for being a little too large around the hips. “I don’t understand the fashion industry’s obsession with small hips,” said one judge for the contest. “But because we want the girls to succeed and to see African models working internationally, we give the industry what it wants” 0 ……are… 00 …√………… 1 ……….…… 2 ………..… 3 ………….… 4 ……..…… 5 ……….…… 6 ………….… 7 ………….… 8 ……………. 9 …….…….… 10………..…… PART C: READING COMPREHENSION I. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two 3 meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity.Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 1. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______. A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves 2. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______. A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community C. they are the same as tsunamis D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 3. The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. filtered C. located D. not pleased 4. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______. A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D. are often identified by ships on the ocean 5. Water that is “shallow” is NOT _______. A. deep B. clear C. coastal D. tidal 6. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to _______. A. come from greater distances B. originate in Alaska C. arrive without warning D. be less of a problem 7. The possessive “their” refers to _______. A. the Hawaiian Islands B. thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 8. A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _______. A. at fault B. disastrous C. extremely calm D. expected 9. From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _______. A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever C. was filmed as it was happening D. occurred before efficient records were kept 10. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano _______. 4 A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away B. resulted in little damage C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down. Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Carefully conducted studies that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to show any long-term problems, compared with children whose mothers stayed at home. My personal (1) _____ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there are a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot (2) _____ to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3) _____. Many mothers are not (4) _____ to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much beloved infant, they feel trapped and isolated. There are a number of options when it (5) ____ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (6) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (7) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (8) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (9) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with them; it’s the (10) _____ that matters. 1. A. view B. idea C. thought D. decision 2. A. afford B. decide C. hope D. expect 3. A. reason B. duty C. necessity D. task 4. A. made B. cut C. brought D. born 5. A. refers B. concerns C. turns D. comes 6. A. way B. matter C. surprise D. exception 7. A. perfectly B. extremely C. very D. certainly 8. A. people B. adults C. members D. grown-ups 9. A. used B. attached C. keen D. fond 10. A. quality B. attitude C. behavior D. manner 5 PART D: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. 1. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT) Sales of the magazines …………………………………….……………….. ……………………. 2. The bread was not fresh enough for him to eat. (SUCH) It ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………….. 3. Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD) I …………………………………………………………..…………………….. ………………. 4. It’s Huong’s job to look after her little brother. (RESPONSIBLE) Huong ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 5. Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. (DELIGHT) Much to ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 6. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON) Dinner will be served ........................................................................................................................... 7. Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE) Besides ................................................................................................................................................. 8. It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT) You ..................................................................................................................................................... 9. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) It doesn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) The concert failed ………………………………………………………………………………….... II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE END ------------------ 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I. LISTENING Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Rented properties customer’s requirements Name: Steven Godfrey Example: Answer: No. of bedrooms: Four Preferred location: In the _______________ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ ________________ (2) Length of let required: __________________ (3) Starting: September 1st Address Oakington Avenue Rooms Monthly rent Problem Living/dining room, £ 550 No ___________(4) separate kitchen Mead Street Large living room and £ 580 The ___________(5) is kitchen, bathroom and a too large cloakroom Hamilton Road Living room, kitchen£ 550 Too ___________(7) diner, and a _______________(6) Devon Close Living room, dining £ _____________(8) None room, small kitchen Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? ____________ (9) hall and ____________ (10) pool. Section 2. Choose the correct answer. LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted_______. A. to teach English there B. to improve his Spanish C. to learn about Latin American life D. to improve his English 2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in? A. construction B. agriculture C. tourism D. architecture 3. Why did Paul change from one project to another? A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring 4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to________. A. respect family life B. develop trust C. use money wisely D. spend time with neighbors 5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A. he let Paul do most of the work B. his plans were too ambitious C. he was very supportive of Paul D. he was too ambitious 1 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. amphibian B. champagne C. cathedral D. creature 2. A. accommodation B. antibiotic C. counterclockwise D. deforestation 3. A. consciousness B. ecotourism C. biosphere D. confirm 4. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist 5. A. consolidate B. context C. conference D. confidence PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. The chemical ____ from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty. A. pollution B. polluted C. pollutants D. pollute 2. ____ heat comes from deep inside the earth. A. Geothermal B. Solar C. Nuclear D. Hydro 3. Most people buy their houses with a loan which they then pay back ____ 25 years. A. over B. during C. with D. when 4. He is very good at ____________ people singing with his guitar. A. making B. getting C. accompanying D. having 5. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “_____________” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 6. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 7. Your grandfather is rather tired so do not _____ your visit. Let him have a rest. A. prolong B. lengthen C. delay D. shorten 8. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school. A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when 9. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard. A. on account of B. because of C. in spite of D. although 10. My father is an ____________ guitarist. A. accomplishing B. accomplished C. accomplish D. accomplishment II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. 1. Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party. 2. John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull. 3. Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive. 4. When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time. 5. Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office. III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. I know ________ experience that I do my best work early in the morning. 2. I am astonished ________ the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning. 3. At school today, we had a long discussion _______ the best way to learn a foreign language. 4. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _______ the target, and try not to kill anyone. 5. Would you give up your country cottage __________ a town flat? IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. IQ stands for ___________quotient. (INTELLIGENT) 2. She is extremely ___________of heights and will feel fain when she only on the fifth floor. (FEAR) 3. Thomas ___________broke the expensive vase. (ACCIDENT) 4. We should cut down the use of ___________ and pesticides for cultivation. (FERTILE) 5. __________ to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. (ADAPT) 2 PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (1) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (2) ________ can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (4) ___________ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (6) __________ the wishes of the director, although he will usually only do this in the (7) __________ of safety. Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _________ in for the actors. Actors like to become (9) _________ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk. To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) ___________.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. 1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named 2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No one 3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise 4. A. period B. minute C. part D. stage 5. A. led B. taken C. drawn D. called 6. A. over B. against C. through D. across 7. A. interests B. needs C. purposes D. regards 8. A. work B. get C. put D. stand 9. A. connected B. arranged C. involved D. affected 10. A. limits B. ends C. frontiers D. borders II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre. When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) ____________ Marlon Brando went (2) __________ stage wearing a (3) _________ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt. It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) ____________ an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _____________ the end of the century. The idea for the T-shirt came (6) __________ Brando himself. He had worn one at rehearsals for the play. The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself. Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck. They had decided to market the shirt (7) ___________ a fashionable garment in its (8) ____________ right, rather than just something to be worn (9) __________ warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) ___________ an army uniform. It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951. A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet. 3 Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 3. The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 4. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 5. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_______. A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information 6. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 7. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 8. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 9. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. Hard _____________________________________________________. 2. Do all the washing, please! Let ______________________________________________________. 3. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him. I wish ___________________________________________________. 4. Mick thought that we were married. Mick was under ____________________________________________. 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command _______________________________________. II. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? -----------------THE END----------------4 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------(Đáp án gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Total: 100pts PART I. LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. central 2. 600 6. study 7. noisy 3. 2 year(s) 8. 595 4. garage 9. concert 5. garden 10. swimming Section 2. (10pts) 1. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 2. C PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (5pts) 1. diligent => diligently 2. pull => pulled 3. spends => passes 4. waist => waste 5. the plane had landed=> had the plane landed III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. about 4. at IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. intelligence 2. fearful 3. accidentally 4. fertilizers 5. for 5. Adaptation PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 5. to/until 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 5. A 10. B 5 PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (15pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------THE END------ 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) Đề thi gồm: 06 trang PART A: LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. Lecture on (1)_________. Example: Tourism and (2)_________. Common misconception is that marketing indicates (3)_________ in what is being provided. Marketing is actually essential in sustaining (4)__________. Compared to a product, a service is more (5)________ and customers have different (6)________. Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (7)__________. Important to a. keep informed b. (8)_________. One way to achieve this: (9)__________. (10)_________must always be available for any queries and problems. II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answer to the following questions. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. 1. How many printed volumes does the Western Bank Library have? 2. What must students have if they want to borrow books? 3. How long can a registered student keep books? 4. Where do students read books with red label? 5. How can students keep books for longer? 6. What service can help students if they want to reserve the books? 7. What should students do every day to view the loans and details of charges? 8. What should students do with overdue books? 9. How much is the photocopy of Color A4 sheet? 10. What is the opening time of the Western Bank Library at weekend? PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR III. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences. 1. The school was closed for a month because of a serious ________ of fever. A. outburst B. outbreak C. outset D. outcome 2. To decorate the room, I _______ the help of my roommate. A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted 3. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ________. A. house B. sky C. kite D. wall 4. Now I am unemployed; I have too much time ________ and don’t know what to do with myself. A. on my hands B. in hand C. in my hands D. to hand 5. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but now they are_________the times. A. over B. beneath C. behind D. under 6. _______ with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad – tempered. A. How B. Where C. Which D. What 7. – ‘May I smoke?’ 1 - ‘_________’ A. Go ahead! B. What suits you? C. Accommodate yourself! D. You are free. 8. _________, the whole family slept soundly. A. Hot though the night air was B. Hot though was the night air C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot although was the night air 9. Not only ________ a good physician but also a talented violist. A. she is famous as B. is she known as C. she appears to be D. appears as she is 10. – Cheer up! It might never happen! - __________. A. It’s so very unlikely, isn’t it? B. What do you think? C. It already has. D. That was the last thing I did. 11. Of course, I will play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________. A. out of use B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of turn 12. Where’s that _______ dress that your grandma gave you? A. pink, long, lovely, silk B. lovely, long, pink, silk C. lovely, pink, long, silk D. long, pink, silk, lovely 13. _________ air is essential to man, so is water to fish. A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like 14. Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, _________. A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech 15. We _______ wandering about without any food. A. hungered B. made hungry C. had been hungry D. got hungry 16. James was ________ upset after being rejected in love. A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. highly 17. The company have to _______ways of reducing costs. A. take in B, think over C. look D. work out 18. Don’t take any _______ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone. A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight 19. Before you sign the contract, ________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later. A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve 20. Does that name _________ to you? A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other. 2. She would just sit in her chair, dreaming her life ________. 3. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. 4. I went to the library, but the book I wanted was out _______ loan. 5. Sorry I’m late. Something cropped _________ at the office. 6. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____. 7. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away. 8. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______ 9. Jane’s very modest, always playing ________ her success. 10. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been tampered________. V. Complete the following passage with the correct forms of the given words. 2 ACCESS IMMERSE APPEAR INFANT COMMIT INSTITUTE DENY LONELY EXCLUDE SEE One of the most challenging aspects of the science anthropology comes from its fieldwork. Certainly, in its (1)________ as a profession, anthropology was distinguished by its concentration on so-called primary societies in which social (2)________ appear to be fairly limited and social interaction to be conducted almost (3)_________ face – to – face. Such societies, it was felt, provided anthropologists with a valuable (4)________into the workings of society that contrasted with the many complexities of more highly developed societies. There was also a sense that the way of life represented by these smaller societies were rapidly (5)________and that preserving a record of them was a matter of some urgency. The (6)________ of anthropologists to the first – hand collection of data led them to some of the most (7)________ places on earth. Most often they worked alone. Such lack of contact with other people created feelings of intense (8)________ in some anthropologists, especially in the early stages of fieldwork. Nevertheless, this process of (9)________ in a totally alien culture continues to attract men and women to anthropology, and is (10)_________ the most effective way of understanding in depth how other people see the world. PART C. READING VI. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden. Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner. In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challege 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As much VII. Read the text and then answer the questions 1 – 5 by choosing A, B, C or D. 3 Federal Express is a company that specializes in rapid overnight delivery of high-priority packages. The first company of its type, Federal Express was founded by the youthful Fred Smith in 1971, when he was only 28 years old. Smith had actually developed the idea for the rapid delivery service in a term paper for an economics class when he was a student at Yale University. The term paper reputedly received a less – than – stellar grade because of the infeasibility of the project that Smith had outlined. The model that Smith proposed had never been tried; it was a model that was efficient to operate but at the same time was very difficult to institute. Smith achieved efficiency in his model by designing a system that was separate from the passenger system and could, therefore, focus on how to deliver packages most efficiently. His strategy was to own his own planes so that he could create his own schedules and to ship all packages through the hug city of Memphis, a set – up which resembles the spokes on the wheel of a bicycle. With this combination of his own planes and hub set – up, he could get packages anywhere in the United States overnight. What made Smith’s idea difficult to institute was the fact that the entire system had to be created before the company could begin operations. He needed a fleet of aircraft to collect packages from airports every night and deliver them to Memphis, where they were immediately sorted and flown out to their new destinations; he needed a fleet of trucks to deliver packages to and from the various airport; he needed facilities and trained staff all in place to handle the operation. Smith had a $4 million inheritance from his father, and he managed to raise an additional $91 million dollars from venture capitalists to get the company operating. When Federal Express began service in 1973 in 25 cities, the company was not an immediate success, but success did come within a relatively short period of time. The company lost $29 million in the first 26 months of operations. However, the tide was to turn relatively quickly. By late 1976, Federal Express was carrying an average of 19,000 packages per night and had made a profit of $36 million. 1. The word developed in paragraph 1 could be replaced by A. come up with B. come about C. come across D. come into 2. What was a key idea of Smith’s? A. That he should focus on passenger service. B. That package delivery should be separate from passenger service. C. That packages could be delivered on other companies’ planes. D. That passenger service had to be efficient. 3. A hug city in paragraph 2 is A. a large city with small cities as destinations. B. a city that is the final destination for many routes. C. a city where many bicycle routes begin. D. a centralized city with destinations emanating from it. 4. It can be inferred from the passage that Smith selected Memphis as his hub city because it A. was near the middle of the country. B. had a large number of passenger aircraft C. already had a large package delivery service. D. was a favorite passenger airport. 5. Which paragraph explains what made Smith’s model effective? A. The first paragraph B. The second paragraph C. The third paragraph D. The last paragraph VIII. Complete the following passage by choosing one sentence from A to H for each blank. There are more options than needed. In 1642, a law was passed in Virginia saying that tobacco was to be the only currency in the colony and although a form of paper money was introduced later, tobacco remained the basis of the 4 Virginia currency for over a century. This is not strange as it might seem. (1)_________. Back in prehistoric times, sharp stones for making axes were used as money by Stone Age people. This is understandable because they were about the only useful tools that existed at that time. Later, when metal became more widely used, pieces of bronze were made into small knives, shirts or spades, and these could be exchanged for the objects the represented. In more recent times, some of the most varied items have been used as money, such as dogs’ teeth in New Guinea or whales’ teeth ins the Pacific Island. But the greatest success story among strange currencies was undoubtedly cowrie shells, which for many centuries were accepted as payment throughout much of Africa and Asia. (2)_________. This had been used in some parts of the world for well over a thousand years. Paper was invented by a Chinese government minister, T’sai Lun in AD 105. So it is not surprising that China also introduced the first paper currency in about AD 650. This worked very well, and when the famous traveler Marco Polo visited the empire from 1275 to 1292, during the rule of Kublai Khan, he marved at its sophisticated use throughout the emperor’s lands. One of the most successful forms of currency was invented during the rule of the Chinese emperor Wu Ti. When he found himself short of cash, he made a plan to raise money from his wealthy noblemen. First of all, the emperor collected all the white deer in the country and kept them in a royal park. Then he passed a law saying that those who wanted to come to the emperor’s court must wear white masks made of deer skin. (3)________. In time, the noblemen who had bought masks would offer to sell them to colleagues in return of goods and services, and in this way the deerskins became a type of currency. In contrast, one of the least successful currencies of all time was the German mark in the 1920s. (4)_________. At the height of the crisis, when all the inhabitant of Berlin went into a local cafe and ordered a coffee priced at 5,000 marks, by the time he came to pay the bill, it had risen to 8,000 marks. Prices were rising at 60 percent an hour. In the end the currency became completely worthless. (6)_______. This, of course, was the system that had been used thousands of years ago, long before money was invented. A. The government had made the mistake of printing more and more paper money and as a r/esult the money became worth less and less. B. The gorvenment later introduced exchange rates, which made it possible for people to buy and sell currencies from the three countries. C. They had no option but to start once again exchanging goods and services with each other, and to forget about money. D. These could, of course, only be bought from him, and since he controlled their supply, he could change fantastic prices for them. E. In the French Sudan, they remained an acceptable currency for paying taxes until 1907, when they finally gave way to paper. F. History shows that almost anything can become money provided that it is relatively scarce and people want it. IX. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank. If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)________ much a closed book, but it is for the (2)_________ part possible to describe what the 5 child is doing at various stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)________ how exactly it learns to do these things. In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)_________ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5)_________ articulate speech. In something like a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6)_______ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences. Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8)_________ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process. PART D. WRITING X. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word/phrase in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. ALLOWANCES 2. This is the procedure. FOLLOWS 3. I just didn’t know what to say. LOST 4. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. VIEW 5. We decided to spend the afternoon exploring the shop LOOKING XI. With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience. ------------THE END------------- 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) PART A – LISTENING (2.0 PT) I. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. services marketing 2. legal advice 3. weakness 4. customer numbers 5. intangible 6. expectations 7. clients 8. constantly improve 9. conduct surveys 10. A representative II. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. over / more than 1,300,000 2. Univerisity Library UCard 3. four weeks 4. closed Reserved Room 5. renewing 6. Reservation System Service 7. check library account 8. pay fine 9. 50 pounds 10. 9 a.m – 6 p.m PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.5 PT) III. 1.0 pt (0.05/item) 1. B 2. D 3. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 11. B 12. B 13. A 16. C 17. D 18. A 4. A 9. B 14. D 19. B 5. C 10. C 15. D 20. A IV. 0.5 pt (0.05/item) 1. out 2. away 6. down 7. on 3. to 8. across 4. on 9. down 5. up 10. with V. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. infancy 2. institutions 6. commitment 7. inaccessible 3. exclusively 8. loneliness 4. insight 9. immersion 5. disappearing 10. undeniable 2. C 7. C 3. B 8. B 4. D 9. D 5. A 10. B VII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B VIII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. F 2. E 3. D 4. A 5. C IX. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. very/pretty 2. most 6. coming 7. no 3. for 8. majority 4. given 9. into 5.. from 10. lies PART C. READING (3.0 PT) VI. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. D 6. B 7 PART D. WRITING (2.5 PT) X. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. Please make allowances for Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. 2. The procedure is as follows. 3. I was lost for words. 4. Alison bought a big house with a view to opening a hotel. 5. We decided to spend the afternoon looking around the shop. XI. 2.0 pt. - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 1 pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt 8 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 04 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I. LISTENING Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Rented properties customer’s requirements Name: Steven Godfrey Example: Answer: No. of bedrooms: Four Preferred location: In the _______________ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ ________________ (2) Length of let required: __________________ (3) Starting: September 1st Address Oakington Avenue Rooms Monthly rent Problem Living/dining room, £ 550 No ___________(4) separate kitchen Mead Street Large living room and £ 580 The ___________(5) is kitchen, bathroom and a too large cloakroom Hamilton Road Living room, kitchen£ 550 Too ___________(7) diner, and a _______________(6) Devon Close Living room, dining £ _____________(8) None room, small kitchen Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? ____________ (9) hall and ____________ (10) pool. Section 2. Choose the correct answer. LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted_______. A. to teach English there B. to improve his Spanish C. to learn about Latin American life D. to improve his English 2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in? A. construction B. agriculture C. tourism D. architecture 3. Why did Paul change from one project to another? A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring 4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to________. A. respect family life B. develop trust C. use money wisely D. spend time with neighbors 5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A. he let Paul do most of the work B. his plans were too ambitious C. he was very supportive of Paul D. he was too ambitious 1 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. amphibian B. champagne C. cathedral D. creature 2. A. accommodation B. antibiotic C. counterclockwise D. deforestation 3. A. consciousness B. ecotourism C. biosphere D. confirm 4. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist 5. A. consolidate B. context C. conference D. confidence PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. The chemical ____ from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty. A. pollution B. polluted C. pollutants D. pollute 2. ____ heat comes from deep inside the earth. A. Geothermal B. Solar C. Nuclear D. Hydro 3. Most people buy their houses with a loan which they then pay back ____ 25 years. A. over B. during C. with D. when 4. He is very good at ____________ people singing with his guitar. A. making B. getting C. accompanying D. having 5. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “_____________” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 6. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 7. Your grandfather is rather tired so do not _____ your visit. Let him have a rest. A. prolong B. lengthen C. delay D. shorten 8. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school. A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when 9. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard. A. on account of B. because of C. in spite of D. although 10. My father is an ____________ guitarist. A. accomplishing B. accomplished C. accomplish D. accomplishment II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. 1. Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party. 2. John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull. 3. Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive. 4. When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time. 5. Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office. III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. I know ________ experience that I do my best work early in the morning. 2. I am astonished ________ the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning. 3. At school today, we had a long discussion _______ the best way to learn a foreign language. 4. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _______ the target, and try not to kill anyone. 5. Would you give up your country cottage __________ a town flat? IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. IQ stands for ___________quotient. (INTELLIGENT) 2. She is extremely ___________of heights and will feel fain when she only on the fifth floor. (FEAR) 3. Thomas ___________broke the expensive vase. (ACCIDENT) 4. We should cut down the use of ___________ and pesticides for cultivation. (FERTILE) 5. __________ to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. (ADAPT) 2 PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (1) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (2) ________ can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (4) ___________ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (6) __________ the wishes of the director, although he will usually only do this in the (7) __________ of safety. Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _________ in for the actors. Actors like to become (9) _________ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk. To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) ___________.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. 1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named 2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No one 3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise 4. A. period B. minute C. part D. stage 5. A. led B. taken C. drawn D. called 6. A. over B. against C. through D. across 7. A. interests B. needs C. purposes D. regards 8. A. work B. get C. put D. stand 9. A. connected B. arranged C. involved D. affected 10. A. limits B. ends C. frontiers D. borders II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre. When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) ____________ Marlon Brando went (2) __________ stage wearing a (3) _________ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt. It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) ____________ an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _____________ the end of the century. The idea for the T-shirt came (6) __________ Brando himself. He had worn one at rehearsals for the play. The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself. Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck. They had decided to market the shirt (7) ___________ a fashionable garment in its (8) ____________ right, rather than just something to be worn (9) __________ warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) ___________ an army uniform. It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951. A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet. 3 Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 3. The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 4. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 5. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_______. A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information 6. What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 7. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 8. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 9. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. Hard _____________________________________________________. 2. Do all the washing, please! Let ______________________________________________________. 3. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him. I wish ___________________________________________________. 4. Mick thought that we were married. Mick was under ____________________________________________. 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command _______________________________________. II. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? -----------------THE END----------------4 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------(Đáp án gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Total: 100pts PART I. LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. central 2. 600 6. study 7. noisy 3. 2 year(s) 8. 595 4. garage 9. concert 5. garden 10. swimming Section 2. (10pts) 1. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 2. C PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (5pts) 1. diligent => diligently 2. pull => pulled 3. spends => passes 4. waist => waste 5. the plane had landed=> had the plane landed III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. about 4. at IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. intelligence 2. fearful 3. accidentally 4. fertilizers 5. for 5. Adaptation PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 5. to/until 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 5. A 10. B 5 PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (15pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------THE END------ 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THP không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I. LISTENING Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Rented properties customer’s requirements Name: Steven Godfrey Example: Answer: No. of bedrooms: Four Preferred location: In the _______________ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ ________________ (2) Length of let required: __________________ (3) Starting: September 1st Address Oakington Avenue Rooms Monthly rent Problem Living/dining room, £ 550 No ___________(4) separate kitchen Mead Street Large living room and £ 580 The ___________(5) is kitchen, bathroom and a too large cloakroom Hamilton Road Living room, kitchen£ 550 Too ___________(7) diner, and a _______________(6) Devon Close Living room, dining £ _____________(8) None room, small kitchen Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? ____________ (9) hall and ____________ (10) pool. Section 2. Choose the correct answer. LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted_______. A. to teach English there B. to improve his Spanish C. to learn about Latin American life D. to improve his English 2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in? A. construction B. agriculture C. tourism D. architecture 3. Why did Paul change from one project to another? A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring 4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to________. A. respect family life B. develop trust C. use money wisely D. spend time with neighbors 5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A. he let Paul do most of the work B. his plans were too ambitious C. he was very supportive of Paul D. he was too ambitious 1 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. 1. A. amphibian B. champagne C. cathedral D. creature 2. A. accommodation B. antibiotic C. counterclockwise D. deforestation 3. A. consciousness B. ecotourism C. biosphere D. confirm 4. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist 5. A. consolidate B. context C. conference D. confidence PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. 1. The chemical ____ from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty. A. pollution B. polluted C. pollutants D. pollute 2. ____ heat comes from deep inside the earth. A. Geothermal B. Solar C. Nuclear D. Hydro 3. My father is an ____________ guitarist. A. accomplishing B. accomplished C. accomplish D. accomplishment 4. He is very good at ____________ people singing with his guitar. A. making B. getting C. accompanying D. having 5. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “_____________” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 6. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 7. Your grandfather is rather tired so do not _____ your visit. Let him have a rest. A. prolong B. lengthen C. delay D. shorten 8. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school. A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when 9. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard. A. on account of B. because of C. in spite of D. although 10. Most people buy their houses with a loan which they then pay back ____ 25 years. A. over B. during C. with D. when II. Each line in the passage below contains one mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (some have been done as examples for you) Line 0: inhabit => inhabiting Line 1: of=> from Line 4: deserts=> desert Line 00: hot => heat Line 3: what=> which Line 7: up=> down Line 10: absorb=> is asorbed Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for Line 0 reducing the effects of extreme hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, Line 00 and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart of the normal Line 1 mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead Line 2 of trying to keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would Line 3 involve the expenditure of water and energy, deserts mammals allow their Line 4 temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures Line 5 as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The Line 6 overheated body cools up during the cold desert night, and indeed the Line 7 temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in Line 8 2 the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of Line 9 daylight absorb in warming up the body. Line 10 III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 1. I know ________ experience that I do my best work early in the morning. 2. I am astonished ________ the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning. 3. At school today, we had a long discussion _______ the best way to learn a foreign language. 4. Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _______ the target, and try not to kill anyone. 5. Would you give up your country cottage __________ a town flat? IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. 1. IQ stand for ___________quotient (INTELLIGENT) 2. She is extremely ___________of heights and will feel fain when she only on the fifth floor. (FEAR) 3. Thomas ___________broke the expensive vase. (ACCIDENT) 4. We should cut down the use of ___________ and pesticides for cultivation. (FERTILE) 5. The ___________ are concerned about the deforestation and killing rare animals. (ENVIRONMENT) PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (1) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (2) ________ can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (4) ___________ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (6) __________ the wishes of the director, although he will usually only do this in the (7) __________ of safety. Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _________ in for the actors. Actors like to become (9) _________ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk. To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) ___________.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. 1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named 2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No one 3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise 4. A. period B. minute C. part D. stage 5. A. led B. taken C. drawn D. called 6. A. over B. against C. through D. across 7. A. interests B. needs C. purposes D. regards 8. A. work B. get C. put D. stand 9. A. connected B. arranged C. involved D. affected 10. A. limits B. ends C. frontiers D. borders II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre. When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) ____________ Marlon Brando went (2) __________ stage wearing a (3) _________ of blue jeans and a 3 bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt. It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) ____________ an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _____________ the end of the century. The idea for the T-shirt came (6) __________ Brando himself. He had worn one at rehearsals for the play. The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself. Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck. They had decided to market the shirt (7) ___________ a fashionable garment in its (8) ____________ right, rather than just something to be worn (9) __________ warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) ___________ an army uniform. It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951. A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 3. The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 4. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 5. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_______. A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information 6. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 7. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 8. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 4 9. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. Hard _____________________________________________________. 2. Do all the washing, please! Let ______________________________________________________. 3. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him. I wish ___________________________________________________. 4. Mick thought that we were married. Mick was under ____________________________________________. 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command _______________________________________. II. Write an essay (about 200 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. -----------------THE END----------------Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………….………..…….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------(Đáp án gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Total: 100pts PART I. LISTENING Section 1. (10pts) 1. central 2. 600 6. study 7. noisy 3. 2 year(s) 8. 595 4. garage 9. concert 5. garden 10. swimming Section 2 (10pts) 1. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 2. C PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (5pts) Line 2: constantly => constant Line 5: rise => to rise Line 6: degree => degrees Line 8: unusual => unusually Line 9: a => an III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. about 4. at IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. intelligence 2. fearful 3. accidentally 4. fertilizers 5. for 5. environmentalists PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 5. to/until 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 5. A 10. B 6 PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Write an essay (of about 200 words) about the following topic (15pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ------THE END------ 7 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 PART A: LISTENING (20 POINTS) SECTION 1: 10 points – one point for each correct answer 1. C 2. B 3. 48 North Avenue 4. WS6 2YH 5. 01674 553242 6. (free) drink(s)/ refreshment(s) 7. (the/a) pianist/piano player 8. 10.50 9. 4 10. 50% SECTION 2: 10 points – one point for each correct answer 11. 1.30 12. 25 December 13. car park/parking lot 14. 45 15. (some) tables 16. -18 IN ANY ORDER: C; F; G 19-20 IN EITHER ORDER: B; E PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 POINTS) I. 10 points- Half a point for each correct answer) 1. B 11. B 2. C 12. A 3. A 13. C 4. B 14. A 5. A 15. B II. 10 points (one point for each correct answer) 3. suspension 1.employee 2. organization/ organization 6. unconcerned 7. argument 8. productive 6. D 16. D 7. C 17. B 8. C 18. C 9. D 19. B 10. C 20. C 4. customers 5. comparison 9. freedom 10. comfortable 4. √ 9. to 5. the 10. it PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer) 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 5. A 10. A III. 05 points (half a point for each correct answer) 1. being 2. to 3. well 6. be 7. √ 8. of II. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. about 6. single 2. end 7. tested 3. result 8. not III. (10 points: one point for each correct item). 1. A 2. A 3. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 4. an 9. if 5. who/that 10. allowed 4. B 9. B 5. D 10. A PART D: WRITING (25 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. Sales of the magazines grew/increased/went up as a result of the reduction in the price. 2. It was such stale bread that I couldn’t / didn’t eat it. 3. I haven’t heard /have heard nothing from Georgia for/in a while. 4. Huong is responsible for looking after her little brother. Her delight Lucy was 5. Much to Lucy’s delight she (very pleased to be) given the award. was 6. Dinner will be served as soon as we arrive at the hotel. 7. Besides being unable to sing, Barbara couldn’t dance either. 8. You ought not to have left without locking the door. 9. It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not. 10. The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations. II. 15 points Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung. 1. Form: passage (2 points) - Easy to follow - Coherent 2. Content: (8 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: (5 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1.5 point) + Suitable connectors (1 point) + Correct grammar (1.5 points) + Punctuating / Spelling (1 point) ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 PART A: LISTENING (20 POINTS) SECTION 1: 10 points – one point for each correct answer 1. C 2. B 3. 48 North Avenue 4. WS6 2YH 5. 01674 553242 6. (free) drink(s)/ refreshment(s) 7. (the/a) pianist/piano player 8. 10.50 9. 4 10. 50% SECTION 2: 10 points – one point for each correct answer 11. 1.30 12. 25 December 13. car park/parking lot 14. 45 15. (some) tables 16. -18 IN ANY ORDER: C; F; G 19-20 IN EITHER ORDER: B; E PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 POINTS) I. 10 points- Half a point for each correct answer) 1. B 11. B 2. C 12. A 3. A 13. C 4. B 14. A 5. A 15. B II. 10 points (one point for each correct answer) 3. suspension 1.employee 2. organization/ organization 6. unconcerned 7. argument 8. productive 6. D 16. D 7. C 17. B 8. C 18. C 9. D 19. B 10. C 20. C 4. customers 5. comparison 9. freedom 10. comfortable 4. √ 9. to 5. the 10. it PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer) 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. B 5. A 10. A III. 05 points (half a point for each correct answer) 1. being 2. to 3. well 6. be 7. √ 8. of II. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. about 6. single 2. end 7. tested 3. result 8. not III. (10 points: one point for each correct item). 1. A 2. A 3. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 4. an 9. if 5. who/that 10. allowed 4. B 9. B 5. D 10. A PART D: WRITING (25 POINTS) I. (10 points: one point for each correct answer). 1. Sales of the magazines grew/increased/went up as a result of the reduction in the price. 2. It was such stale bread that I couldn’t / didn’t eat it. 3. I haven’t heard /have heard nothing from Georgia for/in a while. 4. Huong is responsible for looking after her little brother. Her delight Lucy was 5. Much to Lucy’s delight she (very pleased to be) given the award. was 6. Dinner will be served as soon as we arrive at the hotel. 7. Besides being unable to sing, Barbara couldn’t dance either. 8. You ought not to have left without locking the door. 9. It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not. 10. The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations. II. 15 points Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung. 1. Form: passage (2 points) - Easy to follow - Coherent 2. Content: (8 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: (5 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1.5 point) + Suitable connectors (1 point) + Correct grammar (1.5 points) + Punctuating / Spelling (1 point) SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Đề thi gồm 06 trang KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Ngày thi: 16/4/2014 PART A: LISTENING Section 1: Question 1 and 2: Choose the correct letter A, B, C. 1. In the lobby of the library George saw ________. A. a group playing music B. a display of instruments C. a video about the festival 2. George wants to sit at the back so they can ________. A. see well B. hear clearly C. pay less Question 3-10: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL BOOKING FORM NAME: George O’Neill ADDRESS: 3. ____________________, Westsea POSTCODE: 4. ____________________ TELEPHONE: 5. ____________________ Date Event Price per ticket No. of ticket 5 June Instrumental group £7.50 2 - Guitarrini 17 June Singer (price includes £6 2 6……………….in the garden 22 June 7……………………… £7.00 1 (Anna Ventura) 23 June 8 £……………………. 9………………………. NB Children / Students/ Senior Citizens have 10…………………….. discount on all tickets Section 2: Question 11-15: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. The Dinosaur Museum 11. The museum closes at ________________ p.m on Mondays. 12. The museum did not open on ______________. 13. School groups are met by tour guides in the ____________________. 14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ____________ minutes for the guided tour. 15. There are _______________ behind the museum where students can have lunch. Question 16-18: Choose THREE letters, A-G A. food B. water C. cameras D. books E. bags F. pens G. worksheets Question 19-20: Choose TWO letter, A-E. Which TWO activities can students do after the tour at present? A. build model dinosaurs B. watch films C. draw dinosaurs D. find dinosaur eggs 1 E. play computer games PART B - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. I’m really sorry. We _____ to stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to th 2. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when 3. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk 4. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 5. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 6. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 7. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely. A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy 8. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 9. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. asked 10. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 11. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 12. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 13. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others 14. _______I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time 15. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers 16. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually 17. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 18. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 19. I usually buy my clothes _______It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 20. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. 2 II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. UK companies have received criticism from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1. EMPLOY) _______working in the post room of a large (2. ORGANISE)_______in the United Kingdom received a (3. SUSPEND) _______ for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (4. CUSTOM) _______to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (5. COMPARE) ... between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (6. CONCERN) _______about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (7. ARGUE) _______is based on research that claims workers are far more (8. PRODUCT) ... when they have the (9. FREE) ... to dress in a way that they feel most (10. COMFORT) _______in. III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text. Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to your answer sheet. Talent scouts are looking for the next generation of supermodels have realized Africa’s potential. Lyndsey Mclntyre, a former model herself, recently opened one agency’s first African office. “African women are being graceful and serene” she says. “These qualities could to make them do very well in this business.” However, spotting supermodels is rarely easy, as well Mclntyre discovered when she visited the Orma tribe of remote north- eastern Kenya, whose the women are reported to be especially striking. “The tribal leaders were a bit suspicious and I wasn’t allowed to be meet many of their girls,” she explains. Another problem is that reports aren’t always reliable. Mclntyre discovered this when one of village’s “most beautiful girls” turned out to be its heaviest ones. She had to explain that Western advertisers prefer to far slimmer women. The Orma are not alone in believing fat it is beautiful. In a recent Africa-wide beauty contest, all the Uganda contestants were disqualified for being a little too large around the hips. “I don’t understand the fashion industry’s obsession with small hips,” said one judge for the contest. “But because we want the girls to succeed and to see African models working internationally, we give the industry what it wants” 0 ……are… 00 …√………… 1 ……….…… 2 ………..… 3 ………….… 4 ……..…… 5 ……….…… 6 ………….… 7 ………….… 8 ……………. 9 …….…….… 10………..…… PART C: READING COMPREHENSION I. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two 3 meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity.Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 1. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _______. A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves 2. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _______. A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community C. they are the same as tsunamis D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 3. The word “displaced” is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. filtered C. located D. not pleased 4. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _______. A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D. are often identified by ships on the ocean 5. Water that is “shallow” is NOT _______. A. deep B. clear C. coastal D. tidal 6. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to _______. A. come from greater distances B. originate in Alaska C. arrive without warning D. be less of a problem 7. The possessive “their” refers to _______. A. the Hawaiian Islands B. thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 8. A “calamitous” tsunami is one that is _______. A. at fault B. disastrous C. extremely calm D. expected 9. From the expression “on record”, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _______. A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever C. was filmed as it was happening D. occurred before efficient records were kept 10. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano _______. 4 A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away B. resulted in little damage C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on (2)________ and then not doing well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances: (4) _________illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) _________ don’t want to let their parents down. Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students ought to be (7) _________on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) _________many written ones. In many countries, student do not have to take written exams (9) _________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________to take oral ones instead. This seems to be fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Carefully conducted studies that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to show any long-term problems, compared with children whose mothers stayed at home. My personal (1) _____ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there are a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot (2) _____ to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3) _____. Many mothers are not (4) _____ to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much beloved infant, they feel trapped and isolated. There are a number of options when it (5) ____ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (6) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (7) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (8) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (9) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with them; it’s the (10) _____ that matters. 1. A. view B. idea C. thought D. decision 2. A. afford B. decide C. hope D. expect 3. A. reason B. duty C. necessity D. task 4. A. made B. cut C. brought D. born 5. A. refers B. concerns C. turns D. comes 6. A. way B. matter C. surprise D. exception 7. A. perfectly B. extremely C. very D. certainly 8. A. people B. adults C. members D. grown-ups 9. A. used B. attached C. keen D. fond 10. A. quality B. attitude C. behavior D. manner 5 PART D: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. 1. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT) Sales of the magazines …………………………………….……………….. ……………………. 2. The bread was not fresh enough for him to eat. (SUCH) It ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………….. 3. Georgia hasn’t written to me recently. (HEARD) I …………………………………………………………..…………………….. ………………. 4. It’s Huong’s job to look after her little brother. (RESPONSIBLE) Huong ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 5. Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. (DELIGHT) Much to ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… 6. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel. (SOON) Dinner will be served ........................................................................................................................... 7. Barbara couldn’t sing or dance. (UNABLE) Besides ................................................................................................................................................. 8. It was careless of you to leave without locking the door. (OUGHT) You ..................................................................................................................................................... 9. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) It doesn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) The concert failed ………………………………………………………………………………….... II. Write an essay to express your opinion on the following statement. Use specific reasons and details to support your idea. “Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls”. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE END ------------------ 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) Đề thi gồm: 06 trang PART A: LISTENING I. You will hear an interview with a marketing director. Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. Lecture on (1)_________. Example: Tourism and (2)_________. Common misconception is that marketing indicates (3)_________ in what is being provided. Marketing is actually essential in sustaining (4)__________. Compared to a product, a service is more (5)________ and customers have different (6)________. Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (7)__________. Important to a. keep informed b. (8)_________. One way to achieve this: (9)__________. (10)_________must always be available for any queries and problems. II. You will hear the introduction about a library. Listen and give short answer to the following questions. You will listen to the tapes TWICE. 1. How many printed volumes does the Western Bank Library have? 2. What must students have if they want to borrow books? 3. How long can a registered student keep books? 4. Where do students read books with red label? 5. How can students keep books for longer? 6. What service can help students if they want to reserve the books? 7. What should students do every day to view the loans and details of charges? 8. What should students do with overdue books? 9. How much is the photocopy of Color A4 sheet? 10. What is the opening time of the Western Bank Library at weekend? PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR III. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences. 1. The school was closed for a month because of a serious ________ of fever. A. outburst B. outbreak C. outset D. outcome 2. To decorate the room, I _______ the help of my roommate. A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted 3. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ________. A. house B. sky C. kite D. wall 4. Now I am unemployed; I have too much time ________ and don’t know what to do with myself. A. on my hands B. in hand C. in my hands D. to hand 5. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but now they are_________the times. A. over B. beneath C. behind D. under 6. _______ with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad – tempered. A. How B. Where C. Which D. What 7. – ‘May I smoke?’ 1 - ‘_________’ A. Go ahead! B. What suits you? C. Accommodate yourself! D. You are free. 8. _________, the whole family slept soundly. A. Hot though the night air was B. Hot though was the night air C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot although was the night air 9. Not only ________ a good physician but also a talented violist. A. she is famous as B. is she known as C. she appears to be D. appears as she is 10. – Cheer up! It might never happen! - __________. A. It’s so very unlikely, isn’t it? B. What do you think? C. It already has. D. That was the last thing I did. 11. Of course, I will play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________. A. out of use B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of turn 12. Where’s that _______ dress that your grandma gave you? A. pink, long, lovely, silk B. lovely, long, pink, silk C. lovely, pink, long, silk D. long, pink, silk, lovely 13. _________ air is essential to man, so is water to fish. A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like 14. Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, _________. A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech 15. We _______ wandering about without any food. A. hungered B. made hungry C. had been hungry D. got hungry 16. James was ________ upset after being rejected in love. A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. highly 17. The company have to _______ways of reducing costs. A. take in B, think over C. look D. work out 18. Don’t take any _______ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone. A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight 19. Before you sign the contract, ________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later. A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve 20. Does that name _________ to you? A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other. 2. She would just sit in her chair, dreaming her life ________. 3. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. 4. I went to the library, but the book I wanted was out _______ loan. 5. Sorry I’m late. Something cropped _________ at the office. 6. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____. 7. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away. 8. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______ 9. Jane’s very modest, always playing ________ her success. 10. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been tampered________. V. Complete the following passage with the correct forms of the given words. 2 ACCESS IMMERSE APPEAR INFANT COMMIT INSTITUTE DENY LONELY EXCLUDE SEE One of the most challenging aspects of the science anthropology comes from its fieldwork. Certainly, in its (1)________ as a profession, anthropology was distinguished by its concentration on so-called primary societies in which social (2)________ appear to be fairly limited and social interaction to be conducted almost (3)_________ face – to – face. Such societies, it was felt, provided anthropologists with a valuable (4)________into the workings of society that contrasted with the many complexities of more highly developed societies. There was also a sense that the way of life represented by these smaller societies were rapidly (5)________and that preserving a record of them was a matter of some urgency. The (6)________ of anthropologists to the first – hand collection of data led them to some of the most (7)________ places on earth. Most often they worked alone. Such lack of contact with other people created feelings of intense (8)________ in some anthropologists, especially in the early stages of fieldwork. Nevertheless, this process of (9)________ in a totally alien culture continues to attract men and women to anthropology, and is (10)_________ the most effective way of understanding in depth how other people see the world. PART C. READING VI. Read the following passage and choose the options among A, B, C or D that best complete the blanks. Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_________ the burden. Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner. In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challege 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As much VII. Read the text and then answer the questions 1 – 5 by choosing A, B, C or D. 3 Federal Express is a company that specializes in rapid overnight delivery of high-priority packages. The first company of its type, Federal Express was founded by the youthful Fred Smith in 1971, when he was only 28 years old. Smith had actually developed the idea for the rapid delivery service in a term paper for an economics class when he was a student at Yale University. The term paper reputedly received a less – than – stellar grade because of the infeasibility of the project that Smith had outlined. The model that Smith proposed had never been tried; it was a model that was efficient to operate but at the same time was very difficult to institute. Smith achieved efficiency in his model by designing a system that was separate from the passenger system and could, therefore, focus on how to deliver packages most efficiently. His strategy was to own his own planes so that he could create his own schedules and to ship all packages through the hug city of Memphis, a set – up which resembles the spokes on the wheel of a bicycle. With this combination of his own planes and hub set – up, he could get packages anywhere in the United States overnight. What made Smith’s idea difficult to institute was the fact that the entire system had to be created before the company could begin operations. He needed a fleet of aircraft to collect packages from airports every night and deliver them to Memphis, where they were immediately sorted and flown out to their new destinations; he needed a fleet of trucks to deliver packages to and from the various airport; he needed facilities and trained staff all in place to handle the operation. Smith had a $4 million inheritance from his father, and he managed to raise an additional $91 million dollars from venture capitalists to get the company operating. When Federal Express began service in 1973 in 25 cities, the company was not an immediate success, but success did come within a relatively short period of time. The company lost $29 million in the first 26 months of operations. However, the tide was to turn relatively quickly. By late 1976, Federal Express was carrying an average of 19,000 packages per night and had made a profit of $36 million. 1. The word developed in paragraph 1 could be replaced by A. come up with B. come about C. come across D. come into 2. What was a key idea of Smith’s? A. That he should focus on passenger service. B. That package delivery should be separate from passenger service. C. That packages could be delivered on other companies’ planes. D. That passenger service had to be efficient. 3. A hug city in paragraph 2 is A. a large city with small cities as destinations. B. a city that is the final destination for many routes. C. a city where many bicycle routes begin. D. a centralized city with destinations emanating from it. 4. It can be inferred from the passage that Smith selected Memphis as his hub city because it A. was near the middle of the country. B. had a large number of passenger aircraft C. already had a large package delivery service. D. was a favorite passenger airport. 5. Which paragraph explains what made Smith’s model effective? A. The first paragraph B. The second paragraph C. The third paragraph D. The last paragraph VIII. Complete the following passage by choosing one sentence from A to H for each blank. There are more options than needed. In 1642, a law was passed in Virginia saying that tobacco was to be the only currency in the colony and although a form of paper money was introduced later, tobacco remained the basis of the 4 Virginia currency for over a century. This is not strange as it might seem. (1)_________. Back in prehistoric times, sharp stones for making axes were used as money by Stone Age people. This is understandable because they were about the only useful tools that existed at that time. Later, when metal became more widely used, pieces of bronze were made into small knives, shirts or spades, and these could be exchanged for the objects the represented. In more recent times, some of the most varied items have been used as money, such as dogs’ teeth in New Guinea or whales’ teeth ins the Pacific Island. But the greatest success story among strange currencies was undoubtedly cowrie shells, which for many centuries were accepted as payment throughout much of Africa and Asia. (2)_________. This had been used in some parts of the world for well over a thousand years. Paper was invented by a Chinese government minister, T’sai Lun in AD 105. So it is not surprising that China also introduced the first paper currency in about AD 650. This worked very well, and when the famous traveler Marco Polo visited the empire from 1275 to 1292, during the rule of Kublai Khan, he marved at its sophisticated use throughout the emperor’s lands. One of the most successful forms of currency was invented during the rule of the Chinese emperor Wu Ti. When he found himself short of cash, he made a plan to raise money from his wealthy noblemen. First of all, the emperor collected all the white deer in the country and kept them in a royal park. Then he passed a law saying that those who wanted to come to the emperor’s court must wear white masks made of deer skin. (3)________. In time, the noblemen who had bought masks would offer to sell them to colleagues in return of goods and services, and in this way the deerskins became a type of currency. In contrast, one of the least successful currencies of all time was the German mark in the 1920s. (4)_________. At the height of the crisis, when all the inhabitant of Berlin went into a local cafe and ordered a coffee priced at 5,000 marks, by the time he came to pay the bill, it had risen to 8,000 marks. Prices were rising at 60 percent an hour. In the end the currency became completely worthless. (6)_______. This, of course, was the system that had been used thousands of years ago, long before money was invented. A. The government had made the mistake of printing more and more paper money and as a r/esult the money became worth less and less. B. The gorvenment later introduced exchange rates, which made it possible for people to buy and sell currencies from the three countries. C. They had no option but to start once again exchanging goods and services with each other, and to forget about money. D. These could, of course, only be bought from him, and since he controlled their supply, he could change fantastic prices for them. E. In the French Sudan, they remained an acceptable currency for paying taxes until 1907, when they finally gave way to paper. F. History shows that almost anything can become money provided that it is relatively scarce and people want it. IX. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank. If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)________ much a closed book, but it is for the (2)_________ part possible to describe what the 5 child is doing at various stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)________ how exactly it learns to do these things. In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)_________ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5)_________ articulate speech. In something like a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6)_______ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences. Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8)_________ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process. PART D. WRITING X. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word/phrase in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. ALLOWANCES 2. This is the procedure. FOLLOWS 3. I just didn’t know what to say. LOST 4. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. VIEW 5. We decided to spend the afternoon exploring the shop LOOKING XI. With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience. ------------THE END------------- 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) PART A – LISTENING (2.0 PT) I. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. services marketing 2. legal advice 3. weakness 4. customer numbers 5. intangible 6. expectations 7. clients 8. constantly improve 9. conduct surveys 10. A representative II. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. over / more than 1,300,000 2. Univerisity Library UCard 3. four weeks 4. closed Reserved Room 5. renewing 6. Reservation System Service 7. check library account 8. pay fine 9. 50 pounds 10. 9 a.m – 6 p.m PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.5 PT) III. 1.0 pt (0.05/item) 1. B 2. D 3. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 11. B 12. B 13. A 16. C 17. D 18. A 4. A 9. B 14. D 19. B 5. C 10. C 15. D 20. A IV. 0.5 pt (0.05/item) 1. out 2. away 6. down 7. on 3. to 8. across 4. on 9. down 5. up 10. with V. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. infancy 2. institutions 6. commitment 7. inaccessible 3. exclusively 8. loneliness 4. insight 9. immersion 5. disappearing 10. undeniable 2. C 7. C 3. B 8. B 4. D 9. D 5. A 10. B VII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B VIII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. F 2. E 3. D 4. A 5. C IX. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. very/pretty 2. most 6. coming 7. no 3. for 8. majority 4. given 9. into 5.. from 10. lies PART C. READING (3.0 PT) VI. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. D 6. B 7 PART D. WRITING (2.5 PT) X. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. Please make allowances for Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. 2. The procedure is as follows. 3. I was lost for words. 4. Alison bought a big house with a view to opening a hotel. 5. We decided to spend the afternoon looking around the shop. XI. 2.0 pt. - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 1 pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt 8 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ DỰ BỊ KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) Đề thi gồm: 06 trang PART A: LISTENING I. You’ll hear two students, Ann and Chris talking about post graduate courses in music. Listen and give short answer to the questions from 1 to 10. You will listen to the conversation TWICE. 1. Which college does Chris suggest would be best? 2. What entry requirements are common to all colleges? 3. How much does the course at Leeds Conservatory of Contemporary Music cost? 4. What other expenses are payable to the colleges? 5. When is the deadline of The Academy in London? Which facilities do the colleges have? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 6-10. Colleges 6. Northdown College Facilities 7. The Academy in London A. large garden 8. Leeds Conservatory and Contemporary Music B. multiple sites C. practice rooms 9. The Henry Music Institute D. recording studio 10. The James Academy of Music E. research facility F. student carteen G. technology suite II. You will hear a conversation about technology. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation TWICE. The Antarctic Polar View project maps Antarctic sea ice by using (1)_________. Problems to navigate through the water: - the safety of the ship - the speed of the ship - the (2)________ of the ship NVSAT Satellite: - Collect data - Identify difference between open water and (3)________. Scientists can see surface of sea clearly by using (4)________. Helicopter: - Advantage: - map the ice in the air - look for (5)________. - Disadvantages: - much more difficulty - (6)__________ . The colour of the map is (7)_________. 1 Problems of sending pictures in Antarctic ship: (8)__________. Measure to the problem: (9)________ images into JPEG 2000 format. The equipment scientists need for mapping is a (10)_________ on ship. PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR III. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences. 1. This man is so arrogant that he is completely ________ to all criticism. A. impervious B. unaware C. regardless D. unconscious 2. There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you _______ to the safety regulations. A. comply B. adhere C. observe D. abide 3. I haven’t got the time to do my homework, _______ help you with yours. A. apart from B. leaving aside C. let alone D. not counting 4. ________ that’s happened is a waste of time. A. Regret something B. Something to regret C. Something regretted D. Regretting something 5. Different cultures _______ dreams in different way. A. interpret B. express C. associate D. interfere 6. “_____________” – “Not really” A. I don’t like that new movies. B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary? C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon? D. How often do you go to the movies? 7. The public _______ does not know enough about AIDS. A. at once B. at times C. at first D. at large 8. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as ____. A. chalk and cheese B. salt and pepper C. cats and dogs D. here and there 9. _______be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed. A. Hydroelectric power B. When hydroelectric power C. Should hydroelectric power D. Hydroelectric power should 10. I feel it an honor ________ to speak about expedition. A. to ask B. to be asked C. be asked D. having asked 11. It is essential that every student ________ the exam before attending the course. A. passes B. would pass C. passed D. pass 12. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does over head is merely an optical illusion. A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon 13. ________advertising is so widespread, it has had an enormous effect on the people’s lives. A. Since B. The reason why C. Why D. On account of 14. There are many opportunities for career_______ if you work for that company. A. system B. succession C. progression D. sequence 15. I used to like football very much, but I’ve already _______ interest lately. A. missed B. lost C. done without D. failed 16. – Would you like a beer? - Not while I’m _______. A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control 17. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t _______ the nearby shelter. A. make out B. break out C. take out D. run out 2 18. She was a hungry as a _______. A. farmer B. hunter C. beggar D. fighter 19. All these sweater are extremely _______ by local residents of a small Scottish island. A. well – knit B. well – founded C. well – made D. well – worn 20. We bought some _________. A. German lovely old glass B. old lovely German glass C. German old lovely glass D. lovely old German glass IV. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find and then correct them. You should also write the line of the mistakes. 1 Anthony Masters was a writer in exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. He began his 2 eventful and versatile career like a teenager, when he was expelled from school for organizing a 3 revolt against the school uniform. In order to earn a living, he fulfilled his childhood ambition 4 and took on writing. In 1964, at the age of 23, he published A Pocketful of Rye, a collection of 5 short stories where freshness of style earned him a distinction of being runner – up in the John 6 Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize, an established and prestigious British – based literacy award. 7 He made the award two years later with his novel The Seahorse, after which he continued to 8 display his considerable talent by writing both fiction or non – fiction. The inspiration for many 9 of his novels came from his experience helping the social excluded: he ran soup kitchens for 10 drug addicts and campaigned for the civic rights of gypsies and another ethnic minorities. His 11 non – fiction output was typically eclectic, ranged from biographies to social histories, but it 12 was a writer of children fiction that Masters outshone his contemporaries. His work contains a 13 sensitivity which remains unequalled by some other writer of the genre. Example: Line Mistake Correction 0. Line 1 in of V. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. 1. That factory turns ________ hundreds of small appliances everyday. 2. The boss asked me to make _______ the hours I missed last week. 3. The suspect was released from prison _______ bail. 4. Once again poor Colin has been passed _______for promotion. 5. Everyone approved of the scheme, but when we asked for volunteers they all hung _______. PART C. READING VI. Complete the following passage by choosing the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in blanks. The Alexandra Palace in north London was built with private funds as a “People’s Palace”. Serviced by its own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well (1)_______ until, two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was replaced by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 and featured, (2)________other things, a splendid organ an Great Hall, which was the size of a football pitch. Despite the extraordinarily wide range of events (3)_______ there – from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches – it always operated at a loss and by 1877 much of the park around it had been sold to speculative builders, leaving only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed, whose principal duty was to run the palace and park “for the free use of the people forever.” There were, however, (4)________ to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be (5)_______ . The Palace continued, with (6)________ degrees of success, as an entertainment centre. In the 1930s, it was probably most (7)________ for being the home of the world’s first high definition television broadcasts. 3 In 1980 the building was once more devastated by fire and (8)_______ to a ruin. It was then decided to (9)_________ it and to create a major exhibition centre with community (10)_______, such as a restaurant and a health club. 1. A. inhabited B. attended C. crowded D. visited 2. A. among B. between C. from D. around 3. A. performed B. set C. staged D. laid 4. A. powers B. terms C. allowances D. authorities 5. A. fulfilled B. covered C. matched D. made 6. A. unsteady B. varying C. altering D. unsettled 7. A. distinct B. marked C. considerable D. notable 8. A. turned B. converted C. reduced D. wrecked 9. A. recover B. revise C. restore D. reform 10. A. facilities B. conveniences C. supplies D. appliances VII. Read the passage and choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for the following questions. While many nineteenth – century reformers hoped to bring about reform through education or by eliminating specific social evils, some thinkers wanted to start over and remark society by founding ideal, cooperative communities. The United States seemed to them a spacious and unencumbered country where models of a perfect society could succeed. These communitarian thinkers hoped their success would lead to imitation, until communities free of crime, poverty, and other social ills would cover the land. A number of religious groups, notably the Shakers, practiced communal living, but the main impetus to found model communities came from nonreligious, rationalistic thinkers. Among the communitarian philosophers, three of the most influential were Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and John Humphrey Noyes. Owen, famous for his humanitarian policies as owner of several thriving textile mills in Scotland, believed that faulty environment was to blame for human problems and that these problems could be eliminated in a rationally planned society. In 1852 he put his principles into practice at New Harmony, Indiana. The community failed economically after a few years but not before achieving a number of social successes. Fourier, a commercial employee in France, never visited the United States. However, his theories of cooperative living influenced many Americans through the writings of Albert Brisbane, whose Social Destiny of Man explained Fourierism and its self-sufficient associations of phalanxes. One or more of these phalanxes was organized in every Northern state. The most famous were Red Bank, New Jersey, and Brook Farm, Massachusetts. An early member of the latter was the author Nathaniel Hawthrone. Noyes founded that the most enduring and probably the oddest of the utopian communities, the Oneida Community of upstate New York. Needless to say, none of these experiments had any lasting effects on the patterns of American society. 1. Which of the following is not given in the passage as one of the general goals of communitarian philosophers? A. To remark society. B. To spread their ideas throughout the United States. C. To establish ideal communities. D. To create opportunities through education. 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world impetus? A. stimulus B. commitment C. drawback D. foundation 3. Why does the author mention Nathaniel Hawthorne? A. He founded Brook Farm in Massachusetts. B. He was a critic of Charles Fourier. C. He wrote book that led to the establishment of model communities. D. He was at one time a member of the Brook Farm community. 4 4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world phalanxes? A. classes B. grades C. unions D. generations 5. The author implies that, for readers, the conclusion of the passage is ______. A. obvious B. surprising C. absurd D. practical VIII. Read the following passage and decide which paragraph contains the pieces of information from 1 to 5. There are more paragraphs than needed. WHEEL OF FORTUNE A. Since moving consumers has emerged about once every generation. Each such innovation has changed the industry irreversibly; each has been accompanied by a period of fear mixed with exhilaration. The arrival of digital technology, pictures were invented a century ago, a new way of distributing entertainment to which translates music, pictures, and texts into the zeros and ones of computer language, marks one of those periods. B. This may sound familiar, because the digital revolution, and the explosion of choice that would go with it, has been heralded for some time. In 1992, John Malone, chief executive of TCI, an American cable giant, welcomed the ‘500-channel universe’. Digital television was about to deliver everything except pizzas to people’s living rooms. When the entertainment companies tried out the technology, it worked fine – but not at a price that people were prepared to pay. C. Those 500 channels eventually arrived but via the Internet and the PC rather than through television. The digital revolution was starting to affect the entertainment business in unexpected ways. Eventually it will change every aspect of it, from the way cartoons are made to the way films are screened to the way people buy music. That much is clear. What nobody is sure of is how it will affect the economics of the business. D. New technologies always contain within them both threats and opportunities. They have the potential both to make the companies in the business a great deal richer, and to sweep them away. Old companies always fear new technology. Hollywood was hostile to television, television terrified by the VCR. Go back far enough, points out Hal Varian, an economist at the University of California at Berkeley, and you find publishers complaining that ‘circulating libraries’ would cannibalize their sales. Yet whenever a new technology has come in, it had made more money for existing entertainment companies. The proliferation of the means of distribution results, gratifyingly, in the proliferation of dollars, pounds, pesetas and the rest to pay for it. E. All the same, there is something in the old companies’ fear. New technologies may not threaten their lives, but they usually change their role. Once television became widespread, film and radio stopped being the staple form of entertainment. Cable television has undermined the power of the broadcasters. And as power has shifted the movie studios, the radio companies and the television broadcasters have been swallowed up. These days, the grand old names of entertainment have more resonance than power. Paramount is part of Viacom, a cable company; Universal, part of Seagram, a drinks-and-entertainment company; MGM, once the roaring lion of Hollywood, has been reduced to a whisper because it is not part of one of the giants. And RCA, once the most important broadcasting company in the world, is now a recording label belonging to Bertelsmann, a large German entertainment company. F. Part of the reason why incumbents got pushed aside was that they did not see what was coming. But they also faced a tighter regulatory environment than the present one. In America, laws preventing television broadcasters from owning program companies were repealed earlier this decade, allowing the creation of vertically integrated businesses. Greater freedom, combined with a sense of history, prompted the smarter companies in the entertainment business to re-invent 5 themselves. They saw what happened to those of their predecessors who were stuck with one form of distribution. So, these days, the powers in the entertainment business are no longer movie studios, or television broadcasters, or publishers; all those businesses have become part of bigger businesses still, companies that can both create content and distribute it in a range of different way. G. Out of all this, seven huge entertainment companies have emerged – Time Warner, Walt Disney, Bertelsmann, Viacom, News Corp, Seagram and Sony. They cover pretty well every bit of the entertainment business except pornography. Three are American, one is Australian, one Canadian, one German and one Japanese. ‘What you are seeing’, says Christopher Dixon, managing director of media research at PaineWebber, a stockbroker, ‘is the creation of a global oligopoly. It happened to the oil and automotive businesses earlier this century; now it is happening to the entertainment business. ‘It remains to be seen whether the latest technology will weaken those great companies, or make them stronger than ever. 1. the fact that a total transformation is going to take place in the future in the delivery of all form of entertainment 2. the confused feelings that people are known to have experienced in response to technological innovation 3. the fact that some companies have learnt from the mistakes of others 4. the contrasting effects that new technology can have on existing business 5. the high cost to the consumer of new ways of distributing entertainment IX. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank. All tournament chess games are played with a chess clock – that is two clocks joined together. When one player makes his move, he presses the button which stops his clock and starts his opponent’s clock. (1)_________fails to keep the time limit, no (2)________ what the position on the board, loses the game. Weekend tournaments with a fast time limit and long sessions of play of (3)________ to twelve hours a day are very strenuous and result in fatigue and time troubles. The play is quite sharp. Active, attacking chess is the (4)________ of the day and it is difficult to maintain (5)_________ sustained, precise defense against such play. A score of the game must be (6)_________ as play goes on. Each move is written down on a score sheet, which has to be handed to the tournament officials at the end of each round. The only thought in everybody’s head is to win. Talent and youth – that’s (7)_________ is needed for success at chess, with the (8)________ on youth. Some approach the board with a slow, purposeful manner (9)________ giving you a second glance – you simply don’t count. The seem to imply that the outcome is a foregone conclusion for them; you (10)_______ need to accept it with good grace. PART D. WRITING X. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given and so that it has the same meaning to the original one. 1. I think you should try to be as optimistic as you can. SIDE 2. We are looking forward to watching the program. WAIT 3. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. LEAF 4. He’s not sure whether to go or not. MINDS 5. I don’t intend to sell this house. INTENTION XI. With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: The problems of mobile phones outweigh the benefits. Do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience. 6 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT ------------- THE END------------KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 – THPT NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên) PART A. LISTENING – 2.0 pt I. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. The Henry Music Institute 2. a face-to-face interview/ an interview 3. 6,000 pound a year 4. the charges for applying/ application fee 5. January 30th 6. E 7. B 8. C 9. G 10. D II. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. satellites 2. efficiency 3. (the) sea ice 4. radar 5. leads 6. time consumption 7. (shades of) grey 8. (poor) Internet connection 9. compress 10. laptop PART B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.5 pt) III. 1.0 pt (0.05 pt/item) 1. A 2. B 6. C 7. D 11. D 12. D 16. C 17. A IV. 1.0 pt (0.1 pt/item) Qs Line 1 2 2 4 3 5 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 10 8 11 9 12 10 13 V. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. out 2. up 3. C 8. A 13. A 18. B 4. D 9. C 14. C 19. C Mistake like on where made or social another ranged children some 5. A 10. B 15. B 20. D Correction as up whose won and socially other ranging children’s any 3. on 4. over 5. back PART C. READING (3.0 pt) VI. 1.0 pt (0.1/tem) 1. B 6. B 2. A 7. D 3, C 8. C 4, A 9. C 7 5. B 10. A VII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A VIII. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. C 2. A 3. F 4. D 5. B IX. 1.0 pt (0.1/item) 1. whoever/who 2. matter 6. kept 7. what 3. up 8. emphasis 4. order 9. without 5. a/any 10. only PART D. WRITING (2.5 pt) X. 0.5 pt (0.1/item) 1. I think you should look on the bright side. 2. We can’t wait to watch the program. 3. You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed. 4. He’s in two minds about whether to go or not. 5. I have no intention of selling this house. XI. 2.0 pt - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: 1 pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt 8 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 01) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points) 1. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 2. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target 3. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce 4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester 5. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable 7. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so 8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side 9. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.” A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (20 points) 1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER) 2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW) 3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE) 4. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY) 5. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ (RESPONSIBLE) 6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) 7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet. (ORGANISE) 8. 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) 9. 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 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8 points) made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat kept her head lost her head gave me the cold shoulder pulled her legs took her breath away 1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______ 2. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him. 3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ___ as she watched him get on the train. 4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______ 5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______ 6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______ 7. My sister remained very calm. She ______ 8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______! Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points) 1. Mr. Pike, who is supposed ______ (witness) the accident, ______ (leave) the town. 2. At this time next week they ______ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 3. He said that he watered the plants every day. He _____ (water) them. If he _____ (have), they wouldn’t have died. 4. No sooner the announcement ______ (make) than everyone started complaining. 5. They said they never ______ (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before. 6. We ______ (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came. 7. The pop star who ___ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids _____ (recognise) by _____ (wear) dark glasses. 8. There’s no point ______ (try) to get Tim ______ (lend) you his car. 9. Not until John ______ (receive) the offer of promotion in writing he ______ (celebrate) 10. He ______ (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he ______ (not / buy) it. II. READING Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use and (4)_____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the (8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood 2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil 4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse 5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels 6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume 7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate 8. A. way B. kind C form D. type 9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes 10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble 11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry 12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect 13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium 14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented 15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points) I was reading an article last week in (1)_____ the writer described (2) _____ her children has changed as they (3)_____ up. When they were small she had to (4)_____ up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5)_____ her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6)_____ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might (7)_____ after her husband, who admitted having (8)_____ an uncontrollable child who (9)_____ most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10)_____ else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had (11)_____ out of all their naughty behavior, and (12)_____ up serious hobbies (13)_____ as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything without (14)_____ it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15)____, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy. Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) (5 points) 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. III. WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points) 1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely ................................................................................................................................... 2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ..................................................................................................................................... 3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has ................................................................................................................................ 4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not ................................................................................................................................. 5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was ....................................................................................................................................... 6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to .................................................................................................................................... 7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The .......................................................................................................................................... 8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had .......................................................................................................................................... 9. 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 ................................................................................................................................. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 02) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive 2. A. criteria 3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium D. ghost 4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating 5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperature D. valuable 2. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate 3. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful 4. A. vocabulary B. assistance C. develop D. evidence 5. A. applicant B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts) 1- 2- 3. My father (work) in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return) the month after next, I (not see) him for fourteen months. 4. We looked out of the window and saw it (rain), so we stayed in. 5. TV chat shows (increase) in number all the time. 6. The camera (disappear) when we came in. 7. The woman (accuse) of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time. 8 - 9. Not until we (arrive) at his house we (discover) that he was on holiday. 10. After (take) to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday. II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts) 1. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over 2. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals. A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally 3. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness. A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What 4. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for 5. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man. A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 6. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month. A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised 7. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless 8. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______. A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier 9. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class. A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping 10. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts) JUDO Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin) _____ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight) _____. Although they use physical (3. violent) _____ against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose) _____ and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense) _____ sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) _____ if they join a club where the (7. instruct) _____ are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) _____ sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) _____ practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) _____ as a means of relaxation in their spare time. IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts) 1. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances. A B C D 2. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. A B C D 3. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back. A B C D 4. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination A B C D 5. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available. A B C D 6. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam. A B C D 7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel. A B C D 8. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after the presentation. A B C D 9. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals. A B C D 10. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction. A B C D SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts) TSUNAMI IN JAPAN Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) ______ away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (2) ______ pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3) ______, but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) ______ higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) ______ 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) ______ stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists. Thousands of people (7) ______ near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately (8) ______ some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later said (9) ______ coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) ______. The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely. II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10pts) Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (5) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______ positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because, (9) ______ in a very modern society, the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family. 1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences 2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although 3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate 4. A. to B. at C. with D. of 5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems 6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness 7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior 8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active 9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never 10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts) Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motionpicture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world. After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio. But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion. 1. Which of the following is the title for the passage? A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons 2. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________. A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful 3 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney? A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving 4. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to __________. A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons. C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses. 5. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult 6. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known 7. It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies. C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed. 8. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand 9. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation. C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability. 10. In future years it is most likely that ___________. A. the Disney name will stay well–known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons. C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts) 1. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months. → It is _____ 2. I meant to post that letter before lunch. → What _____ 3. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity. → Only if _____ 4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS. → Enormous _____ 5. Success depends on hard work. → The harder _____ 6. She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime. → She found _____ 7. They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally. → The keys _____ 8. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax. → It _____ 9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone. → You should _____ 10. We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily. → But for _____ II. Use the given word to write the second 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. (5pts) 1. They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD 2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY 3. Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED 4. I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH 5. The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. ____________________ NEED III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts) 1. Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind. 2. Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country 3. Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass. 4. Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today. 5. Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 03) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate 2. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery B. cloth C. ghost D. sold 3. A. both 4. A. examine B. determine C. famine D. dine B. decided C. contaminated D. watered 5. A. sacred II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment 2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate 3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular 4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster 5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts) 1. According to the boss, John is the most ______ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable 2. The children went _______ with excitement. A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife 3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very _______ position. A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed 4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I _______ fish, please. A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe 5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future. A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing 6. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers. A. in B. for C. of D. out 7. I’d rather you _______ anything about the garden until the weather improves. A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make 8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to _______ my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 9. The new road currently under _______ will solve the traffic problems in the town. A. design B. progress C. construction D. work 10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “______.” A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts) 1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since _______________ yesterday. 2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. _______________ 3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. _______________ 4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. _______________ 5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. _______________ 6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of _______________ wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. 7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. _______________ 8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. _______________ 9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that _______________ (not imagine) by our great grandparents. _______________ III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts) 1. The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace (STABLE) and ______ in the region. (ECONOMY) 2. On my salary, we have to live as ______ as possible. (DANGER) 3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save ______ species. (TERROR) 4. The security of the earth can be threatened by ______ groups. (DESTROY) 5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat ______. (VARIOUS) 6. He resigned for a ______ of reasons. (DEFEND) 7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was ______. (OBEY) 8. Her son is always mischievous and ______ which annoys her very much. (ATTRACT) 9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical ______ when choosing a wife or a husband. (PREDICT) 10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so ______. IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts) 1. Although to some people reading is a favourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading. A B C D 2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease can A B C have severely effects on that species. D 3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time. A B C D 4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050. A B C D 5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched. A B C D 6. Do you really think that candidate is qualify to be President? A B C D 7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active. A B C D 8. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. A B C D 9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey. A B C D 10. Married women are twice so likely as married men to be depressed. A B C D SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts) Kim Jong-il (16th February 1941 – 17th December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) ____ 1994 to 2011. Kim Jong-il died (2) _______a suspected heart (3) _______on 17th December 2011 while traveling by train to an area outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4) _______was considered by the Korean Central News Agency (5) _______the "Great Successor". The Korean Central News Agency reported that during his death, a fierce snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red above the sacred Mount Paektu. The ice on a famous lake also cracked so loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and the Earth. Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) _______on December 28th in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting until the (7) _______day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement. Asian stock markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns. (8) _______January 12th, 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his (9) _______will be preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also install statues, portraits, and "towers to his immortality" across the country. His (10) _______of February 16th has been declared "the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star. II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts) Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ______ to be successful? Having someone around who always (2) ______ the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) ______ – we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) ______ rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do something (5) ______ it. You can change your view of life, (6) ______ to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find life more rewarding as a (7) ______. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) ______. Optimists are more (9) ______ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) ______ to the world. Some people are brought up to (11) ______ too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12) ______ wrong. Most optimists, on the (13) ______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) ______ failure as the end of the world- they just (15) ______ with their lives. 1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited 2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts 3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun 4. A. so B. to C. for D. like 5. A. with B. against C. about D. over 6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following 7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product 8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose 9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome 10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position 11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope 12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns 13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far 14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think 15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts) In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are called hurricanes, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people. The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the southeast winds. When conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it, the heat is changed to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to move counter clockwise motion. The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea – the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore. 1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane? A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per hour. C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline. 2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes? A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off. C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds. 3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means______ A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat 4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true? A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days. C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of 15 feet. 5. Hurricanes often cause ______? A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts) 1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home. Only ______ 2. House prices have risen sharply this year. There has ______ 3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not ______ 4. Would you mind not smoking in my house? I’d rather ______ 5. His second attempt on the world record was successful. He broke ______ 6. I write to him almost every day. Hardly ______ 7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. ......................................... All dogs are ______ 8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. Make sure you finish ______ 9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast....................................... The annual ______ 10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car. ......................................... Henry wishes ______ II. Use the given word to write the second 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. (5pts) 1. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON 2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT 3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY 4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. ___________________ NEITHER 5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts) 1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household. 2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population. 3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak. 4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball. 5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem. THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 04) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy 2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 3. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 4. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful 5. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined 6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and 7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However 8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but 9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish 11. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 12. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists. A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 14. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 15. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10 pts) The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is because of (1 - migrate) ____ and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture) ____ values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes are (3 local) ____ produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) ____ is one of the biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5 - pay) ____ parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own cars. The (6 oppose) ____ point of view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job and in order to (7 hand) ____ the change in their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 thief) ____ is more common than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) ____ where most cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) ____ is not very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years. III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5 pts) 1. Most American men earn _______ average about $110 a week. 2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went _______ him. 3. My car is not worth much _______ most $ 50. 4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone _______. 5. Clive was really cut _______ when he failed his proficiency exam. IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried. A B C D 2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others. A B C D 3. If only I have done the test better than other students did. A B C D 4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful. A B C D 5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness. A B C D 6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words. A B C D 7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting. A B C D 8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions. A B C D 9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old. A B C D 10. Jim offers us presents as if it had been Xmas. A B C D PART III: READING I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______. A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______. A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory 3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______. A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission 4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______. A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately 5. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______. A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones 6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______. A. damage their users' emotions B. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users' temperament D. change their users' social behavior 7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often _______. A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory 8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______. A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays 9. According to the writer, people should _______. A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases 10.The most suitable title for the passage could be ______. A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price" C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time" II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15 pts) Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) ____ for the postman's arrival, always (2) ____ to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it. Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when the post (3) ____ on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) ____. There were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps. Even at the (5) ____ age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However, tearing just the corners off the envelopes (6) ____ me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I carefully tore as (7) ____ to the stamps as (8) ____, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) ____. There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there was any (10) ____ in it. They always let me (11) ____ the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) ____ in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ____. Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs? (14) ____, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) ____ what I've done. 1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer 2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited 3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived 4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice 5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little 6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt 7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round 8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could 9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect 10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm 11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove 12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping 13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested 14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon 15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts) Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep. The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month. 1. What is the main point of the first paragraph? A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large. B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water. C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water. D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water. 2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly 3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is_____. A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density 4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement 5. Neap tides occur when_____. A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction PART IV. WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET We ________________________ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. 2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT John said that ___________________ but he'd had too much homework to do. 3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE Gone with the Wind _________________ one of the greatest films ever made. 4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you _____________ for a few seconds. 5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED Anna _____________________ the promotion instead of her. 6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. ON My neighbors __________________well together. 7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP I wish ________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes. 8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY The police ____________________all the journalists arrived. 9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ______________ a helmet. 10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt _______________ about her life. II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if necessary. (15 pts) 1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me. 2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it. 3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas. 4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby. 5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun. 6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams. 7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree. 8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do. 9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year. 10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 05) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— 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. (5 pts) B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor 1. A. associate B. threatened C. passed D. forced 2. A. walked 3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good 4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager 5. 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. (5 pts) 6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate 7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic 8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer 9. 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 space provided. (15 pts) 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. 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. (10 pts) 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. III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts) 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. (10 pts) 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 do 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)______ do 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. (10 pts) What do you do well? What do 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 selfimprovement 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. Make a 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 or music, 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. (10 pts) 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, 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 ______. A. it’s 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. (15 pts) 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). (10 pts) 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) THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 06) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) B. contact C. background D. formality 1. A. socialize 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common 3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada 4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother 5. A. cloth C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. A B C D 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) ___ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)____ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_____ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) ____ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) ______. Most fish can’t (6)_____ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)____ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)____ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)____ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) _____ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above 3. A. and B. or C. but D. so 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou. C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early______________________________________________________________. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented__________________________________________________________ 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is ______________________________________________________________. 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which _____________________________________ ?” 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first_________________________________________________________. 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance____________________ 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great_____________________________. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t_____________________________ 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner__________________________. 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took____________ __________ THE END ___________ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. THPT NĂM HỌC 201…-201…. (ĐỀ SỐ 07) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE _____ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE apparently (2) _____ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) ___, resembling a still life 4. ART painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) _____, it was a real world, perhaps not very different 5. ACHIEVE from our own. This amounted to a great (5) ____ hardly to be expected in his day and 6. age, although nowadays his (6) ___ may appear to some to be trivial and (7) ______. CONCLUDE Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY ______ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further 8. ELUDE wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _____ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) 9. STRIKE _____ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 10. FORTUNE III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1________ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 ________ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 ________ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 ________ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ________ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 ________ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 ________ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 ________ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ________ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 _______ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning 3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control 9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since. As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you______________________________________________________ 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel____________________________________________________ 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However______________________________________________________ 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss______________________________________________________ 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact_________________________________________________ 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't_______________________________________________________ 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather______________________________________________________ 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling________________________________________________________ 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not ______________________________________________________ 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should _________________________________________________________ THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 08) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts) 1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy 2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom 3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered 4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour 5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts) 1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy 2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual 3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse 4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend 5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts) 1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_____ at once. 2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel)_____ to Nha Trang. 3. Up to now , we (complete)_____ four tests. 4. The students (punish)_____ yesterday is my brother . 5. I think the play (perform)_____ now. 6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)____ it very carefully at home. 7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) ____the poor in improving their living condition. 8. By the time he____ (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he …(win) over thirty fights. 9. He looked frightened as if he _____ (see) a ghost. Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts) 1. Their ____has lasted a life time. FRIEND 2. Everyone has a number of ____but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT 3. Cats are supposed to have nice ____. LIVE 4. The evening was ____spent playing and talking . ENJOY 5. The cost of ____must be paid by the buyer . CARRY 6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was ____. WEIGH 7. He lives in an attractive____ part of Sydney RESIDE 8. We must learn about keeping the environment ____. POLLUTE 9. He finds it difficult to accept ……from others. CRITICISE 10. The film is entertaining but full of historical____. ACCURATE Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts) 1. He has been ill _____ flu for a week . 2. I’m _____ any having more meetings. 3. She will remain here _____ the rest of the day. 4. A good friend always stand for you when you are _____ trouble. 5. Jim managed to climb into the house _____ means ____ a ladder he found. 6. I’d like to thank you, __________ behalf _____ everyone who was rescued . 7. Julia has nothing ____ common _____ Bill, they are quite different. Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts) Speech is one of the most important __1__ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be __2__ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use combinations of __3__ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very __4__ The basic __5__ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6__ But the more words you know, the more idea you can__7__ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the __8__ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we __9__ the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and __10__ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance. Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts) Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)____ this taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)____ well have heard some or all of the (3)____ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction of (4)____ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)____. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6)____ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10)____ Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder why. 1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch 2. A. might B. can C. will D. should 3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter 4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort 5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement 6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt 7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give 8. A. one B. case C. question D. former 9. A. people B. must C. who D. to 10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements 11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure 12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end 13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money 14. A. round B. over C. into D. to 15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts) (The first is done for you: 1-b) Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1__ come too? __2__ sports? Julia: Oh yes, __3__ squash, for example. But really, __4__ sports which you can do outdoors. What about you, __5__ outdoor sports? Linda: I__6__ most sports, but __7__ tennis. Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ? Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away. Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts. Linda: __8__ go to a club with a swimming pool. Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s. Kida: Well, __9__? Julia: (10)_____.You decide. Linda: O K, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11_ to pay your bus fare! a. do you like b. would you like to c. what do you want to do d. Do you like e. I prefer f. I like g. my favorite is h. I’d rather i. I’m not sure j. enjoy k. I’d prefer Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts) During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing. In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy. Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867. 1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday? A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write. C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith. 2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________. A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor 3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____. A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism 4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____. A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend 5. Faraday died in _________. D. 1821 A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 Question 9: Sentence transformation a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it _____.. 2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment. On ..... 3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner _____. 4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to _____ 5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather _____. b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts) 1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD 2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON 3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN 4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts) 1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive a car.” 2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have you any massages for her?” 3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for you”. 4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure you I did not.” 5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in winter than I realized.” b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed question. (5 pts) 1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? 2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? 3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/? 4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/? 5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/? THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 09) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really. A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably 2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite. A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which 3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation 4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose 5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed 6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike. A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over 7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high 8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor 9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great. A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make 10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil. A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation 11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test. A. me B. for C. me on D. on me 12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer. A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed 13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says. A. read B. get C. carry D. make 14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost. A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming 15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts) 1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years. A B C D 2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side. A B C D 3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories. A B C D 4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly. A B C D 5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular. A B C D III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts) 1. He is unhappy because of his ________. (deaf) 2. The ________ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain) 3. He has made a great _________to the development of the country. (contribute) 4. We will hire new staff when the _____________arises. (necessary) 5. His repeated __________ from school is unacceptable. (absent) 6. The teacher’s words are a great ___________ to him. (encourage) 7. They are very __________ of one another. (support) 8. Her interests are very __________. (diversity) 9. I can’t stand his __________. (rude) 10. The holiday was beyond all _________. (expect) PART C: READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts) Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_____? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) ____ training course?". The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_____ haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_____ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_____ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_____ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_____ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)____ practical work experience. II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts) If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____ by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum. 1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise 2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering 3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside 4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole 5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither 6. A. at B. to C. in D. for 7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While 8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner 9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide 10. A. what B. which C. who D. where III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts) To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher. Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books. In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book. 1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne. B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries. C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books. 2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____. A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father 3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables? A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918 4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____. A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly 5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____. C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea 6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books? A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain. C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died. 7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous 8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____. A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence 9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12? A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location 10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____. A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom. → Tom advised Paul 2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. → In spite of 3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009. → I haven’t 4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. → They had 5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region. → If ___ II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) → __________ 2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) → __________ 3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) → __________ 4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) → __________ 5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) → __________  THE END  SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 10) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. PHONETICS Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) B. loud C. moldy D. poultry 1. A. arrow 2. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin 3. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing 4. A. benevolent B. content C. molecules D. technique 5. A. conscience B. bronchitis C. shuttle D. chauffeur Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 6. A. comic B. clementine C. climax D. thermonuclear 7. A. diligent B. dimension C. action D. innate 8. A. characterize B. absence C. datum D. charcoal 9. A. solicitor B. separately C. spacious D. sequence 10. A. parachute B. armchair C. accent D. accidentally II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (20 pts) 11. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 12. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner 13. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 14. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 15. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 16. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 17. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 18. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen 19. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 20. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 21. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 22. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 23. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 24. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might 25. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 26. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China. A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 27. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 30. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) According to some (0) _____ (SCIENCE), high-risk sports can be particularly (31) scientists _____ (VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31. ________________ being (32) _____ (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32. ________________ recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) _____ (LONG) of elastic 33. ________________ rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34. ________________ 35. ________________ (34) _____ (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. Before the special elastic rope (35) _____ (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36. ________________ speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) _____ (TERROR) to 37. ________________ 38. ________________ open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) _____ (LOW) safely to the ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) _____ 39. ________________ (REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39) 40. ________________ _____ (EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades them to conquer their fear of (40) _____ (HIGH) and push themselves off into space. Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) 0. traditional → traditionally Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 41. _____________________ Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 42. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 43. _____________________ are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 44. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 45. _____________________ 46. _____________________ vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 47. _____________________ better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 49. _____________________ situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 50. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) The show was fully booked (51) _____ for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52) _____ and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) _____. But why? What did they come to see? They came to see human beings take (54) _____ circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) _____ for real lions and tigers. The show was put (56) _____ by its creators to protest (57) _____ traditional circuses and to send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) _____ with the National Protection of Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing number of people simply walked (59) _____ before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the performers sent (60) _____ typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run. Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10 pts) try out slip up carry on get by put out take after get down look up go through turn down 61. If you’re finding it difficult to _____ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 62. I know what you’re _____ and I feel really sorry for you. 63. In many ways you _____ your father. 64. If you _____ you’ll get into trouble. 65. I proposed to her but she _____ me _____. 66. You’d better _____ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 67. If you _____ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure ____ you _____. 69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _____ it _____ before you make any decision to buy, 70. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or Ø (zero article) where necessary. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) Suddenly (71) _____ blackbird flew to (72) _____ top of (73) _____ beach. She perched way up on (74) _____ topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) _____. Then she commenced to sing. Her little black body seemed only (76) _____ tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) _____ old dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) _____ great flood of rejoicing through (79) _____ whole forest. And (80) _____ things began to stir. III. READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts) The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (81) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (82) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (83) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (84) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85) _____. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (86) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (87) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (88) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (89) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (90) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 81. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 82. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 83. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 84. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 85. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 86. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 87. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 88. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 89. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 90. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts) New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) _____ their advent makes the world a better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) _____. And that, (93) _____ turn, depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) _____ leaders, engineers and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main input, can (95) _____ human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources and geography. (96) _____ the new technologies could also (97) _____ those with power to control their fellow citizens even more effectively than in the (98) _____ efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological society will (99) _____ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100) _____ our institutions to respond to new challenges. Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts) 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. 101. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States 102. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1? A. Most history book include the story of the train. B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period. C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual. 103. The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____. A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans 104. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7? A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area. C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s. 105. The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to _____. A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous 106. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____. A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required 107. 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 had to be imported into the United States. C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest. 108. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses? A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass 109. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses? A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather 110. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____. A. eating only small quantities of grass. B. continually moving from one grazing area to another. C. naturally fertilizing the soil. D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground. IV. WRITING (6/20 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. → An increased ________________ 112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. → Rather ________________ 113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. → The moment ________ 114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. → At no time ________________ 115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? → Other ________________ Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete 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). 116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed) → To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology. 117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled) → Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine. 118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned. (longer) → The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate. 119. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite) → What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story. 120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear) → They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow. _____THE END_____ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 11) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (7, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points) 1. The strike was ___ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down 2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to ___ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go 3. ___ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the ___ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion 5. The train service has been a ___ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas 6. Is an inexperienced civil servant ___ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited 7. We ___ have been happier in those days. A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not 8. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ___ you’re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably 9. The storm ripped our tent to ___ A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks 10. He ____ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted 11. Hotel rooms must be ____ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left 12. I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor. A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble 13. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to ____ A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up 14. I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster. A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled 15. The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took 16. The sixth time he called me at night was the ____ A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air 17. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 18. They seemed to be ____ to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent 19. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 20. It's no use ___ over ___ milk. A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (2, 5 points) BLACK WIDOW SPIDER The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain ___ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most ___ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by ___ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, ___ (4. FATAL) are rare. Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is ___ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such ___ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation. Nevertheless, the ___ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be ___ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take ___ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are ___ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (2, 0 point) bring out do up slow down save up hang over mix up grow up go with dress up run for 1. Silence ___the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement. 2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to ___. 3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ___ in Camden Town in London. 4. Barrack Obama has decided to ___ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 5. Because I hate ___ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces. 6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would ___ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store. 7. Kate had been ___ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons instead. 8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently ___. 9. Brendan was worried about having to ___ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes. 10. He ___ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes. (2, 5 points) Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: READING COMPREHENSION. (6, 0 POINTS) I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. (2,0 points) True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) ___ an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and overtiredness (2) ___ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) ___ of quality and effect. (4) ___ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (5) ___ rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) ___ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7) ___ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) ___ alone nurturing our body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) ___ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) ___ deep-seated. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the text and do the tasks as follow. (2, 0 points) OUT OF THE ASHES Paragraph A On the afternoon of 30th August 1989, fire broke out at Uppark, a large eighteenth century house in Sussex. For a year builders had been replacing the lead on the roof, and by a stroke of irony, were due to finish the next day, on August 31st. Within fifteen minutes of the alarm being sounded, the fire brigade had arrived on the scene, though nothing was to survive of the priceless collection on the first floor apart from an oil painting of a dog which the firemen swept up as they finally retreated from the blaze. But due to the courage and swift action of the previous owners, the Meade-Featherstonhaugh family, and the staff, stewards and visitors to the house, who formed human chains to pass the precious pieces of porcelain, furniture and paintings out on to the lawn, 95 percent of the contents from the ground floor and the basement were saved. As the fire continued to rage, the National Trust’s conservators were being mobilised, and that evening local stationers were especially opened to provide the bulk supplies of blotting paper so desperately needed in the salvage operation. Paragraph B The following morning, Uppark stood open to the sky. A sludge of wet charcoal covered the ground floor and basement, and in every room charred and fallen timbers lay amongst the smoke. It was a scene of utter devastation. Paragraph C After the initial sense of shock, the days which followed the fire were filled with discoveries. Helped by volunteers, the National Trust’s archaeologists and conservators swung into action, first of all marking the site out into a grid and then salvaging everything down to the last door handle. The position of each fragment was recorded, and all the debris was stored in countless dustbins before being sifted and categorised. Paragraph D There was great excitement as remnants of the lantern from the Staircase Hall were pulled out from the debris of two fallen floors, and also three weeks later when the Red Room carpet, thought to have been totally lost, was found wrapped around the remains of a piano. There was a lucky reprieve for the State Bed too. Staff who had left the scene at 3 a.m on the night of the fire had thought its loss was inevitable, but when they returned the next morning it had escaped largely undamaged. Firemen, directed by the National Trust’s conservators from outside the Tapestry Room window, dismantled the silk-hung bed and passed it out piece by piece. Twenty minutes later the ceiling fell in. Paragraph E The scale of the task to repair Uppark was unprecedented in the National Trust. The immediate question was whether it should be done at all. A decision had to be taken quickly, as the building was unsound and whatever had not been damaged by the fire was exposed to the elements. Within a month, after consulting many experts and with the agreement of the National Trust’s Executive Committee, the restoration programme began. It was undertaken for three main reasons. After the fire it had become apparent just how much remained of the structure with its splendidly decorated interiors; to have pulled the house down, as one commentator suggested, would have been vandalism. Also the property was covered by insurance, so the repairs would not call upon the National Trust’s own funds. Lastly, much had been saved of the fine collection acquired especially for Uppark from 1747 by Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh and his son Harry. These objects belonged nowhere else, and complete restoration of the house would allow them to be seen and enjoyed again in their original setting. Paragraph F The search for craftsmen and women capable of doing the intricate restoration work was nation-wide. Once the quality and skill of the individual or company had been ascertained, they had to pass an economic test, as every job was competitively tendered. This has had enormous benefits because not only have a number of highly skilled people come to the fore - woodcarvers for example, following in the footsteps of Grinling Gibbons - but many of them, for example plasterers, have relearnt the skills of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries which can now be of use to other country house owners when the need arises. Paragraph G In June 1994 the building programme was completed, on time and on budget. The total cost of the work to repair the house and its contents came to be nearly £20 million, largely met from insurance. In addition, it made economic sense for the National Trust to invest time and money in upgrading water and heating systems, installing modern environmental controls, and updating fire and security equipment. Paragraph H The final stages of restoration and the massive programme of reinstallation took eight months. The family and the room stewards were visibly moved when returning to their old haunts, perhaps the best testament that the spirit of Uppark had not died. But the debate will no doubt continue as to whether or not it was right to repair the house after the fire. The National Trust has done its best to remain true to Uppark; it is for others to judge the success of the project. Note: The National Trust is a charitable organisation in Britain set up over a hundred years ago to preserve the national heritage. Questions 1–6. The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraphs contain the following information? Write the appropriate letters, A–H, in the boxes. 1. The procedure for sorting through the remains of the fire. 2. How Uppark looked after the fire. 3. Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark. 4. The selection of people to carry out the repair work. 5. Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark. 6. How people reacted to the rebuilt Uppark. Questions 8–10. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes. 7. On what date in 1989 should the original repairs to the roof have been completed? 8. By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house? 9. After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately? 10. Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire? Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 1. A well-protected house ………… A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled. 2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to. C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out. 3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ………… A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key. 4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing 5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that ………… A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. C. will stop a potential burglar. D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home. 6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ………… A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think. C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars. 7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ………… A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items. 8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole………… A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home. C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine. 9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine 10. The best title for the text is ………… A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. Burglary statistics. D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III. WRITING. (4,0 POINTS) I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. → Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. 2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED → As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert. 3. David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK → David .................................................................. the accident. 4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING → If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do. 5. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY → But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued. II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial) → John …………………………………………………………..……………………………………… 2. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation) → How do …………………………………………………………………..…………………………… 3. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline) → There has ……………………………………………………………..……………………………… 4. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt) → There is…………………………………………………………..…………………………………… 5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question) → My changing …………………………………………………….…………………………………… III. The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (2, 0 points) 2000 2050 YEMEN 37,0% 46,3% 50,1% 57,3% 5,7% 3,6% 2000 2050 ITALY 24,1% 46,2% 42,3% 14,3% 61,6% 11,5% 0-14 years SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 15-59 years 60+ years KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 12) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— A. LISTENING: (15 points) I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question: II. Listen to the conversation and fill in each blank with ONE word: B. PHONETICS: (5 points) Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group: 16. A. responsibility B. originality C. accommodation D. mischievousness 17. A. appliance B. conscientious C. independent D. confidential 18. A. psychology B. environmental C. impossible D. photography 19. A. stimulate B. maximize C. interrupt D. register 20. A. appointment B. punishment C. publicity D. efficient C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence: (15 points) 21. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..” A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible. B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected. C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific. D. No doubt! 22. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?” Girl: “………………………..” A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely! C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind. 23. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.” Mr. Robinson: “………………………..” A. You can say that again. B. I see. C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help. 24. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ……………………….. A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood 25. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ……………………….. A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out 26. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is……………………….. A. well established extremely by the age of five B. by the age of five it is extremely well established C. by the age of five and well established extremely D. extremely well established by the age of five 27. In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a 28. I wish you ………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did. A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired 29. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid questions. A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked 30. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn. A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to 31. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts. A. had Carol agreed / than she began B. Carol has agreed / than she began C. had Carol agreed / than she begins D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun 32. Having been served dinner, ……………………... A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee. B. the committee members discussed the problem. C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem. D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee. 33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the pavement. A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing 34. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?” Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.” A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization 35. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face. A. portraying a child B. who portray a child C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets: (10 points) 36. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil. (POOR) 37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by (ESTIMATE) the government. The real figures go up every minute. 38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…... (RACE) background. (BREATH) 39. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (SUSPECT) 40. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it (OBSERVE) could be. (FURIOUS) 41. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that. (VALID) 42. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen. 43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been (ATTEND) ……………………... by an officially recognized body. (PRONOUNCE) 44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular ……………………... 45. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue. III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points): 46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its correct use. A B C D 47. The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope. A B C D 48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation , abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and mental health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems. A B C D 49. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. A B C D 50. A ten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner. A B C D D. READING: I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points) Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)…………... and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)…………..., because you can control yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53)…………...the real you. In a normal (54)…………..., of course, people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in. If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)…………...person. You usually believe people and you accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56) …………... feeling. You are quite shy. If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)…………...a lot and you always easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)…………...having a good time. If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…………...person. You have a low opinion of yourself. You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)………….....to be on your own. You are easily hurt. 51. A. important B. serious C secret D. particular . 52. A. awake B. active C happy D. honest . 53. A. makes B. understand C changes D. shows . 54. A. room B. bed C night D. body . 55. A. independent B. open C talkative D. generous . 56. A. real B. lonely C cheerful D. gentle . 57. A. talk B. sleep C relax D. worry . 58. A. regret B. enjoy C mind D. deny . 59. A. strong B. healthy C nervous D. careful . 60. A. pretend B. oppose C refuse D. prefer . II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points) A. legal C. responsibility E. serve G. organizations B. community D. give back F. long-term H. rare Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) ……………………...to society, break down barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a meaningful, positive impact on your (62)…………………….... But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they are not just looking for a list of (63)……………………... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your commitment, dedication and interests. Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the (64)……………………...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center. Colleges pay attention to your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great deal about you, such as what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)……………………... promise and how you’ve made an important contribution to something. III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer: (10 points) For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect. Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work. Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment. 66. Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups? A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate C. allay, alleviate, reduce D. absorb, intake, consume 67. Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that .................................. A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city 68. According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that .................................. a. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas b. building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic surfaces c. building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces A. a. only B. a. and b. only C. b. and c. only D. a., b., and c. 69. Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not. B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private. C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not. D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not. 70. The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except .................................. A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs C. better food for city dwellers D. improved air quality 71. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they .................................. A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen C. do not require the use of valuable urban land D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces 72. The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.................................. A. descriptive B. passionate C. informative D. argumentative 73. Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share. B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the air. C. Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants. D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden. 74. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are explored. C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then supported. 75. It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that .................................. A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer E. WRITING: I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (5 points) 76. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language. Unlike………………………………….........................................……………………………………………………… ….. 77. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies. Had…...................................................................................................................................................................... ... 78. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision. The Board of Directors had ...................................................................................................................................... 79. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing. On........................................................................................................................................................................... ... 80. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children. Not only...................................................................................................................................................................... 81. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English. If.............................................................................................................................................................................. ... 82. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died. The famous actor....................................................................................................................................................... 83. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications. The more.................................................................................................................................................................... 84. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man. The woman threatened............................................................................................................................................. 85. What mainly distinguishes man from other animals is the power of speech. Man…………........................................................................................................................................................... ... II. After having attended a course on computing at ABC Information Technology Center for two weeks, you notice that many things are worse than what were advertised by the Center. Write a letter of complaint of about 150 words to the Director of the Center: (10 points) Your letter should include: - the reason for writing - the problems you have encountered - your suggestions and the actions you wish to be taken to resolve the problems SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 13) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT) Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline 2. A. economy B. elaborate C. assassinate D. fascinate 3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain 4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman 5. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity 6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business 7. A. associate B. formal C. movement D. militant 8. A. Important B. cigarette C. protection D. informal 9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome 10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point) 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1, 5 point) 1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It’s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window. 5. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision ____ (11. make). 9. I don’t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. ____ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. ____ (14. you/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: C → is A B C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B C D 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A B C D 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. A B C D 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A B C D 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A B C D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s present or past. A B C D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long B C periods covering by water. A D 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B C D 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A B C D 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1, 0 point) 1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ___ ink. 2. My father made ____ his mind to settle in the South. 3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran ____ fuel. 4. Time is off now. Please hand ____ your papers. 5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ____ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look ____ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put ____ him once a year. 9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends. 10. These two men’s farms are adjacent ____ each other. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1) ___ young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) ___. In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) ___ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) ___ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ___ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ___ by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) ___ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) ___ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) ___ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ___ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____. A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times. C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets. 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART IV: WRITING. (5, 0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1, 0 point) 1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. → If it hadn’t .............................................................................................................. 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. → There has ............................................................................................................... 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. → They stole ............................................................................................................... 4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. → He tried in vain ...................................................................................................... 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. → No sooner ............................................................................................................... 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on ....................................................................................................... 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. → Paper........................................................................................................................ 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. → The more ................................................................................................................. 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. → It is .......................................................................................................................... 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. → So ............................................................................................................................ II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) → .................................................................................................................................. 2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) → .................................................................................................................................. 3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) → .................................................................................................................................. 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) → .................................................................................................................................. 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) → .................................................................................................................................. III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 14) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— SECTION I – PHONETICS I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. ( 5p) 1.A.several B. suppose C. decisive D. sister 2.A. muddle B. struggle C. bush D. interrupt 3.A. ready B. measure C. steak D. stealth 4.A. wind B. behind C. mind D. find 5.A.chalice B. challenge C. choice D. chemist II. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p) 1.A. application B. certificate C. biology D. security 2. A. university B. punctuality C. agricultural D.mathematician 3. A. identify B. secondary C. luxuriously D. majority 4. A. academic B. engineering C. availabe D.sympathetic 5.A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate SECTION II- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete sentence below and write your answers in the answer sheet.( 10p) 1. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… . A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason 2. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion 3. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour. A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated 4. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom. A. except B. other C. apart D. rather 5. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income. A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down 6. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea. A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised 7. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier. A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to 8. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party. A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking 9.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch. A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken 10. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep. A. down B. over C. up D. out II.Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense.( 10p) 1.When he ( not arrive) ……….. by 6.00, I ( know) ………. He ( miss) ………… the bus. 2. Something ( tell) ………….. me that you ( not listen) …………… to a single word I (say) ……….. in the past tense minutes. 3. Same ( not receive) ……………..…… the parcel the last time I ( speak) …………….. to him. 4. When you ( feel) ……….… hungry, room service ( bring) ………….. you whatever you want. III. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the blank space. ( 10p) 1.The judges describe Jones as a ….. criminal who was a danger to members of the public. HARD 2. Rescue team held out little hope of finding other …………. SURVIVE 3. He works for UNESCO in a purely ………….. role. ADVICE 4. …………… of the new system will take several days. INSTALL 5. This type of behaviour is no longer …………. acceptable. SOCIETY 6. Watching television can be very …………….. EDUCATION 7. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ……………….. ATTEND 8. Our school set up a project to ……………. the library system. COMPUTER 9.The breakdown of the negotiations was not ……………….. EXPECT 10. Those countries are ……. on other countries for most of their food. DEPEND IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition. (10 points) 1.……………… behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. 2. Many people expressed a strong preference …………. the original plan. 3. They were refused entrance ………… the exhibition . 4. He graduated …………….. York with a degree in Psychology. 5. We had an argument ………….. the waiter about the bill. 6. She complimented him ………….. his exellent German. 7. She sacrificed everything ……………. her children. 8. Sit down and make yourself ……………. home. 9. He works away …………… home during the week. 10. The searchers spread ………….. to over the area faster. SECTION III – READING I.Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions below.(10p) Traditionally the United States has been described as a melting pot, a place where the previous identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an intergrated, uniform society. Since the 1960s, many Americans have rejected the melting pot metaphor in favour of the image of the mosaic, a picture created by assembling many small stones or tiles. In a mosaic, each peace retains its own distinctive identity, while contributing to a larger design. Advocates of the mosaic metaphor assert that it better represents the diverse multicultural society of the United States. Today, may Americans value their immigrant heritage as an important part of their identity. More recent immigrant groups from Asia, such as Vietnamese Americans and Korean Americans, have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European immigrants, such as French Americans, German Americans, Irish Americans and Italian Americans. 1.Why has the United States often been described as a melting pot? 2. Why have people been in favour of the image of the “ mosaic”? 3. What does the word “mosaic” mean? 4. What have immigrant groups from Asia done to maintain their identity? 5. Name some recent immigrant groups from Asia in the United States? II.Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 p) CAR CATCHES FIRE Three people jumped ……………( 1) a car on a busy Oxford road after a fire started under the bonnet this morning. They were just able to rescue their possessions before the car burst into …………..(2). Mr. Peter Collins, 25, of Wey Road, Berinsfield …………….(3) his Avenger astate car home ………….(4) work with two friends when he noticed smoke coming into the car. He stopped, …………(5) was unable to open the bonnet. He poured a bottle of water over the radiator where the smoke was coming from, but could not put out the flames. He then ………… (6) to get fire extinguishers from a nearby…………(7) , but ………….(8) also failed to have any effect. ……….(9) he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned out. 1. A. into B. on C. out of D. over 2. A. flames B. petrol C. smoke D. sparks 3. A.drove B. has driven C. was driving D. was driven 4. A. to B. from C. at D. in 5.A. but B. because C. although D. so 6. A. wandered B. jumped C. walked D. ran 7.A. hospital B. garage C.library D. swimming pool 8. A. this B. those C. that D. these 9. A. At length B. Finally C. At the end D. Terminally 10. A. police car B. ambulance C. taxi D. fire engine III.Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. (5p) When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in the morning we were sitting quietly by the side of the lake when we had an unpleasant surprise. We saw a duck come along with three ducklings padding cheerfully behind her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike- a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark- and one of the ducklings was dragged below the surface. This incident made Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. On three successive mornings we returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of bait. On the third day Peter was lucky. Using an artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined to capture the pike and succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he wieghed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirty pounds- a record for that district. 1.Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake ? A. He was watching the ducks. C. He was waiting for the pike to appear. B. He wasn’t very talkative. D. He was fishing 2. To what does surprise in line 3 probably refer? A. to the duck. B. to the ducklings. C. to the action of the pike. D. to the time of the day. 3. What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later? A. He caught and killed the pike. C. He vowed that he would catch the remaining ducklings B. He remained determined to catch the pike. D. He caught a frog and used it as bait for the pike. 4. How much was the pike worth? A. about thirty pounds. B. about two hundred and forty dollars. C. the passage contains no information on this point. D. the passage says that the fish scaled nearly thirty pound. 5. Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage? A. Mysterious disappearance of ducklings. C. Record pike caught by an angry fisherman. B. Revenge on a duck. D. Huge pike caught by fisherman after desperate struggle at sea. Section IV – writing I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5 points). 1. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, he would have been stranded there for hours. - If ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday. - He suggested …………………………………………………………………………….. 3. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister. - Had it not ..………………………….………………………………………………………. 4. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known. - That commentator, ………………………………………………………………………….. 5. I only recognised him when he came into the light. - Not until ……………………………….…………………………………………………….. II. Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (5points) 1.There’s no point in asking George to help. (WORTH) - It ………………………………………………………….Gerge to help. 2. The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE) - I …………………………………….. I lived in London. 3. I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED) - I ……………………………………………into town by car. 4. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE) - He plays this piece………………………………………………….else. 5. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED) - I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike. III. Using the cues below to complete each sentence of the following passage. (5p) 1.Teacher/ Day/ Vietnam/ fall/ twenty/ November/ each year. ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2. General/ it / be/ mean/ schoolchildren/ show/ appreciation/ teacher/ who/ guide/ in/ study. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. In / a/ time/ forget/ bad/ experience/ student/ have/ teacher/ scold/ punish. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Students/ give/ teacher/ flower/ small/ gift. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Small/ party/ hold/ and/ there/ be/ atmosphere/ fun/ amusement/ school. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… IV. Writing an essay (10p) Living in a tranditional family of three or four generations has both advantages and disadvantages. What do you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 180- 200 words to support your points. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC -----------THE END------------KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 15) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I/ READING: PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening. A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy 1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth. A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls 3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs. A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest 4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt 5. "I am tired" “ ……… ” A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also 6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation. A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered 7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw. A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck 8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries. A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined 9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy. A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most 10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds. A. far B. much C. well D. most YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9………… …………10……………….. PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday. Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ……… parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor. 1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam. 2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking. 3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English. 4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop. 5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected. 1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it. 2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long. 3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel. 4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India. 5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5) …….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture - its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world. All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms. 1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell 2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation 3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress 4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired 5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances 6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing 7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share 8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters 9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax 10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Is Photography Dead? For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique and very important (1)........of art. The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology which computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in computer imaging. All these developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know (7).......dead? In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we live. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans. 1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers 2 .Where was Langston Hughes born? A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina 3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"? A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors 4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer? A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement 5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program 6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following? A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers 7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life? A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem 8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage? A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative 9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage? A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying 10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT: A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. . PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) 1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week. 2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did. 3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm. 4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it. 5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house! 6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities. 7. I'm................................death of spiders! 8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance. 9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work. 10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10…… ………….. II. WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter. The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come. 1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me. Tom congratulated ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us The lifeguard advised …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently. There ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day. It was not ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion. Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………. PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms) 1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option) …………………………………………………………………………… 2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute) ……………………………………………………………………………. 3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which) …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call) …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets) …………………………………………………………………………….. PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic: What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms) SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC B. PHONETICS (5 points). 16. A. community 17. A. continue 18. A. medicines 19. A. preservation 20. A. exhausted KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 16) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. B. developing C. conditioner D. interested B. importance C. different D. directed B. opposite C. pollution D. capable B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points). 21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?” Mary: “_________” A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you. C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m going to lease one. 22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” Mr John: “_________” A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so. 23. You have never been to Italy, ________? A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you 24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________. A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality 25. “How is it going?” - “________” A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble 26. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth. A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is 27. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more. A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test 28. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly. A. whose B. whom C. which D. when 29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea. A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view 30. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team. A. with B. to C. by D. for 31. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed. A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done 32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________ Prime Minister. A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been 33. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company. A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating 34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time ________. A. going B. making C. doing D. being 35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________” A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points). 36. We found it ____________ (thrill) to your wonderful news. 37. He left the room without any ____________ (explain). 38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked ____________ (success). 39. Many people expressed ____________ (disagree) with the whole idea. 40. There was a ____________ (wide) dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. 41. Her health has ____________ (bad) considerably since we last saw her. 42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases and other ____________ (sick). 43. He was ____________ (information) of the consequences in advance. 44. I was kept ____________ (wake) last night by the noise from a party in the flat above. 45. This road is so bad that it needs ____________ (surface). III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points). 46. Last week unless my mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me. A B C D 47. It often takes me about fifteen minutes to go to work from here by foot. A B C D 48. Those people say that it is such polluted air that they can’t breath, don’t they? A B C D 49. It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that. A B C D 50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable and A B awareness of the problem to be solved. C D D. READING I. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them. (5 points). A. terrible B. size C. hope D. wrong E. loose F. problem G. want Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51)________ to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly like everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, perhaps because they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the (52)_________ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit overweight. Very (53)________ clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the washing machine, then you have the same (54)________! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be warm enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t dressed for the cold, you might look good, but feel (55)________! II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. (10 points) Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (56)________as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The number of public school libraries increased dramatically (57)_______ the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_______ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (59) ________, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60)______ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access. Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (61) _______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) ______ capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) _______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (64) ______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65) ______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged. 56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly 57. A. though B. with C. during D. when 58. A. that B. who C. which D. this 59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Otherwise 60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum 61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay 62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial 63. A. for B. with C. on D. by 64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict 65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D(10 points). Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year. Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare. 66. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Causes of food spoilage B. Commercial production of ice C. Population movements in the nineteenth century D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet 67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring 68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet. 69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920 70. The word” them” in line 13 refers to A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances. 71. The word” fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device 72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule 73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because 74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage 75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage? A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables. B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods. C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available. D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners E. Writing I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before. (5 points) 76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. - Since............................................................................................................................. 77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy. - As well ........................................................................................................................ 78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” She said. _ She flatly....................................................................................................................... 79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one. - This school isn’t............................................................................................................. 80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus. - You’ll miss...................................................................................................................... II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a letter. (10 points) Dear Sir or Madam. 81. I/ write/ complain/ hair drier/ buy/ your shop/ last Saturday/ and/ treatment/ I receive/ when/ I try/ return/ a few days later. 82.I buy/ hair drier/ Wednesday, November 22nd. 83. first time/ try/ use/ handle become/ extremely hot/ and within a few minutes/ part/ plastic casing/ begin/ melt. 84. I turn/ off/ immediately/ return/ with/ receipt/ your shop/ Saturday. 85. I explain/ situation/ one/ assistants/ ask/ money back/ but / be told/ speak/ you. 86. Unfortunately you/ not available/ that day/ I/ write instead. 87. I enclose/ hair drier/ copy of/ original receipt. 88. Please send/ full fund/ soon/ possible. Yours faithfully, III. Write a paragraph of about 120 words on the following topic: ( 10 points) What club do you want to be founded in your school? Why? ---------------THE END--------------SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (ĐỀ LUYỆN 17) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. 1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather. A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted 2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum 3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned 4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down 5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the important museums and buildings. A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring 6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance. A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy 7. His sister was full of_________ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car. A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy 8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room. A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve 9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out 10. _________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here. A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First 11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the union and the employers. A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse 12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked. A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified 13. His illness made him_________ of concentration. A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless 14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet? A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted 15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat. A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having 16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college? A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to finish 17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to? A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut 18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’. A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came 19. I_____________ saying what I think. A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when 20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time. A. could stop B. could have stopped C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 1. _____________________ knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 2. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 3. _____________________ are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 4. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 5. _____________________ vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 6. _____________________ better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 7. _____________________ some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 8. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 9. _____________________ situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 10. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks. Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)….. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)……. So when Jack suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop)………all morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (4. pleasant)………...to sit down. We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall. The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain (6. beat)…….against the windows. Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb)……..at the (8. enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9. lead) ………in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they did not pay the (10.slight)……. attention. Section B: Reading Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below. The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1)………… about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the world, but they are most common in warm seas. Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African elephant. The smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)…………..water. All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks. A shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. They also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals. 1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange 2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over 3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary 4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly 5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand 6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks 7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate 8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear 9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive 10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks. Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (1)………… A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2)…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which is necessary for good (5)………… Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The (8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins. Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy. Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A, B, C or D. Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy. Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The number of nonnative users of English. B. The French influence on the English language. C. The expansion of English as an internatonal language. D. The use of English for science and tecnology. 2. English began to be used beyond England approximately............................. A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600 3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT ..................................... A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries. D. colonization 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English. B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English. C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising. D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English. 5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A. A quarter million B. Half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million. Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use: BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide business. At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all chocolate is bought at this time. (1)____. Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three thousand years ago. The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds. (2)____. In English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a misspelling from the 17th century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans. The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3)____. This is from the world in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4)____. The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17th century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate. (5)____. But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6)____. The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons, combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat. (7)____. At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In 1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8)____. It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars each week. (9)____. The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This is when the humble chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of conventional snacks. At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10)____. Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch your next chocolate bars. A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans. B. A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate. C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl. D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be melted down in hot water. E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate. F. Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands. G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden elsewhere. H. As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business. I. This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers. J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for welcoming visitors. K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs. Section C: Writing Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one. 1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. ......... 2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man............................................... .................................................. ................... 3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill. At the foot .................................................. .................................................. ..................... 4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club . Were you .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him. It is .................................................. .................................................. ................................. 6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself. He................................................ .................................................. ........................................ 7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer. He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success . Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................ 9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time. It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. .................... 10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too. Not only .................................................. .................................................. ............................. Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way : 1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt) →…………………………………………………………………………………………. Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic: How do movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2013- 2014 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh- lớp 12 Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40điểm) Part I (1x 20= 20 điểm) Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 A C A D A A Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D C B A A Part II (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. acquiring → acquired 6. vocation → vocational 2. explicitness → explicitly 7. like → as 3. few → a few 8. assumption → assume 4. and → to 9. certainly → certain 5. but → to 10. intention → intended Part III (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. thunderstorm 7 B 17 D 8 A 18 D 9 C 19 B 10 D 20 C 2. raincoat 3. shopping 4. pleasure 5. deserted 6. beating 7. disturbance 8. entrance 9. led 10. slightest Section B: Reading (35 điểm) Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B Part II (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1.discovered 6. B 2. lead 6. diseases 7. disorders Part III (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. C 2. D 3. B Part IV (1x 10= 10 điểm) 1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D 7. A 9. B 10. D 3. suffer 4. contain 5. health 8. knowledge 9. necessary 10. available 4. C 6.A 8. A `5. C 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H Section C: Writing (25 điểm) Part I (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. She reminded him to phone the police. 2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church 4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club. 5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him. 6. He can’t have done it by himself. 7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer. 8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time. 10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly. Part II (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. You should take the price into consi….. 2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars…….. 3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years. 4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a……. 5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted…….. Part III (10 điểm) – Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: - Thí sinh phải xác định được ảnh hưởng của phim và truyền hình đối với cách ứng xử của con người, cả về mặt tích cực lẫn tiêu cực - Nêu được 2- 3 ý nhỏ cho mỗi ý lớn - Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (dùng cấu trúc đơn giản nhưng diễn đạt rõ ý) - Sai không quá 5 lỗi nhỏ (về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ…..) thì không trừ điểm SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 01) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points) 1. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 2. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target 3. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce 4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester 5. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable 7. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so 8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side 9. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.” A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (20 points) 1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER) 2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW) 3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE) 4. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY) 5. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ (RESPONSIBLE) 6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) 7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet. (ORGANISE) 8. 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) 9. 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 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8 points) made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat kept her head lost her head gave me the cold shoulder pulled her legs took her breath away 1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______ 2. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him. 3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ___ as she watched him get on the train. 4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______ 5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______ 6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______ 7. My sister remained very calm. She ______ 8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______! Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points) 1. Mr. Pike, who is supposed ______ (witness) the accident, ______ (leave) the town. 2. At this time next week they ______ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 3. He said that he watered the plants every day. He _____ (water) them. If he _____ (have), they wouldn’t have died. 4. No sooner the announcement ______ (make) than everyone started complaining. 5. They said they never ______ (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before. 6. We ______ (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came. 7. The pop star who ___ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids _____ (recognise) by _____ (wear) dark glasses. 8. There’s no point ______ (try) to get Tim ______ (lend) you his car. 9. Not until John ______ (receive) the offer of promotion in writing he ______ (celebrate) 10. He ______ (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he ______ (not / buy) it. II. READING Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use and (4)_____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the (8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood 2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil 4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse 5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels 6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume 7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate 8. A. way B. kind C form D. type 9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes 10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble 11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry 12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect 13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium 14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented 15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points) I was reading an article last week in (1)_____ the writer described (2) _____ her children has changed as they (3)_____ up. When they were small she had to (4)_____ up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5)_____ her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6)_____ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might (7)_____ after her husband, who admitted having (8)_____ an uncontrollable child who (9)_____ most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10)_____ else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had (11)_____ out of all their naughty behavior, and (12)_____ up serious hobbies (13)_____ as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything without (14)_____ it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15)____, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy. Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) (5 points) 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. III. WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points) 1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely ................................................................................................................................... 2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ..................................................................................................................................... 3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has ................................................................................................................................ 4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not ................................................................................................................................. 5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was ....................................................................................................................................... 6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to .................................................................................................................................... 7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The .......................................................................................................................................... 8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had .......................................................................................................................................... 9. 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 ................................................................................................................................. THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 01) ĐÁP ÁN THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points) 1. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 2. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target 3. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. D. fierce A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim 4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester 5. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. B. constant C. continual D. stopping A. continuous 6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable 7. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so 8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side 9. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.” D. skin and bone A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (20 points) 1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER) SHIP 2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW) LEDGEABLE 3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE) SOME 4. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. UN (EMPLOY) ABLE 5. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ IR (RESPONSIBLE) LY 6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. DIS (QUALIFY) IED 7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet. DIS (ORGANISE) ING 8. 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! IN (CONSIST) ENT 9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the ______ species EN (DANGER) ED 10. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely ______ UN (RECONGNISE) ABLE Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8 points) gave me the cold shoulder lost her head made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat kept her head took her breath away pulled her legs 1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______ 2. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him. 3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ______ as she watched him get on the train. 4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______ 5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______ 6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______ 7. My sister remained very calm. She ______ 8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______! Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points) 11. Mr. Pike, who is supposed __to have witnessed_ (witness) the accident, __has left_ (leave) the town. 1. At this time next week they __will be sitting_ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 2. He said that he watered the plants every day. He __ couldn’t have watered _ (water) them. If he __ had _ (have), they wouldn’t have died. 3. No sooner—had-- the announcement __been made (make) than everyone started complaining. 4. They said they never __had never been made_ (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before. 5. We __had been watching_ (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came. 6. The pop star who __has taken_ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids _being recognized_ (recognise) by __wearing_ (wear) dark glasses. 7. There’s no point _trying__ (try) to get Tim __to_ (lend) you his car. 8. Not until John _(had) received__ (receive) the offer of promotion in writing ..did ..he ______ (celebrate) 9. He __has had_ (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he __hadn’t bought_ (not / buy) it. II. READING Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use and (4)_____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the (8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____ of waste plastic into a fuel. D. likelihood 1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt 2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil 4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse B. processes C. products D. fuels 5. A. resources 6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume 7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate 8. A. way B. kind C form D. type 9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes B. goods C. requirements D. rubble 10. A. refuse 11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry C. demand D. effect 12. A. degree B. value 13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium 14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented 15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points) I was reading an article last week in (1)__which_ the writer described (2) _how__ her children has changed as they (3)_grow_ up. When they were small she had to (4)_put__ up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5)__wore__ her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6)_deal__ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might (7)_took__ after her husband, who admitted having (8)__been__ an uncontrollable child who (9)_spent__ most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10)__everyone_ else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had (11)_grown__ out of all their naughty behavior, and (12)__taken__ up serious hobbies (13)__such_ as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything without (14)__talking__ it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15)_older__, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy. Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) (5 points) 4. 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. 2. 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. 5 .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. 1. 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. 3. 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. III. WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points) 1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely …..(had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill.) 2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ….. than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye 3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has …. been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week 4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not …. been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success 5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was …. because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet 6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to … our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful 7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The …. smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be 8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had …. they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed 9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it. I’d rather ….. you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it 10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly. It was her ….. determination which enabled her to get better so quickly SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 06) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) B. contact C. background D. formality 1. A. socialize 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada 3. A. African 4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard 5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. A B C D 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) ___ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)____ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_____ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) ____ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) ______. Most fish can’t (6)_____ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)____ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)____ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)____ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) _____ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above 3. A. and B. or C. but D. so 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou. C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early______________________________________________________________. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented__________________________________________________________ 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is ______________________________________________________________. 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which _____________________________________ ?” 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first_________________________________________________________. 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance____________________ 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great_____________________________. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t_____________________________ 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner__________________________. 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took____________ __________ THE END ___________ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (ĐỀ LUYỆN 06) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— B. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts) B. contact C. background D. formality 1. A. socialize 2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common 3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada B. sign C. colleague D. regard 4. A. signal 5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts) 1. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my 2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. C. expiration D. trials A. experience B. experiments 4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little 5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general 6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in 7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely 9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite 10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains 12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living 13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use 14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts) 1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses. A B C D 2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting. A B C D 3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish. A B C D 4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans. A B C D 5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich. A B C D 6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music. A B C D 7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines. A B C D 8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings. A B C D 9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team. C D A B 10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A B C D D. READING I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts) Fish live almost (1) _ everywhere _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2)_waters_ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ underground __ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) _across_ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) _bottom__. Most fish can’t (6)_ leave __ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds. Fish have enormous importance (7)_to_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)_keep_ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)_ food __ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) __balance__ the total number of plants and animals on the earth. II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts) You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true (3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______ whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease. 1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably 2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above C. but D. so 3. A. and B. or 4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove 5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely 6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest 7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get 8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap 9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation 10. A. that B. when C. because D. as III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts) As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings B. The movement of American Indians across North America C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America 2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________. A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs 3. The word “They” refers to ____________. C. cliffs D. enemies A. goods B. buildings 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______. A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed 5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________. D. rain ceremonies A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops 6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute? B. They hunted caribou. A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies. 7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands? A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit 8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians? A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo 9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______. A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison 10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________. A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent E. WRITING Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts) 1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early enough to see her. 2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented us from driving 3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is an eight o’ clock train every morning 4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. → “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her. 5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food 6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. → Your chance of success depends on your working hard. 7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great effort to give up smoking. 8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t need to use an aerial with the radio. 9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel 10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took place despite /(in spite of) the rain __________ THE END ___________ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. THPT NĂM HỌC 201…-201…. (ĐỀ SỐ 07) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE _____ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE apparently (2) _____ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) ___, resembling a still life 4. ART painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) _____, it was a real world, perhaps not very different 5. ACHIEVE from our own. This amounted to a great (5) ____ hardly to be expected in his day and 6. age, although nowadays his (6) ___ may appear to some to be trivial and (7) ______. CONCLUDE Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY ______ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further 8. ELUDE wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _____ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) 9. STRIKE _____ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 10. FORTUNE III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1________ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 ________ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 ________ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 ________ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ________ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 ________ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 ________ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 ________ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ________ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 _______ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning 3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control 9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since. As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you______________________________________________________ 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel____________________________________________________ 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However______________________________________________________ 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss______________________________________________________ 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact_________________________________________________ 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't_______________________________________________________ 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather______________________________________________________ 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling________________________________________________________ 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not ______________________________________________________ 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should _________________________________________________________ THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. THPT NĂM HỌC 201…-201…. (ĐỀ SỐ 07) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. C. made D. persisted A. insisted B. encouraged 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. D. wicked A. evil B. innocent C. guilty 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. B. until C. and then D. too soon A. when 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. C. Only who were those D. Only were those who A. Only who B. Only those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts) The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) _ 1. ABLE enabled _ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE apparently (2) _lifeless_ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) inactive _, resembling a 4. ART still life painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) artist__, it was a real world, perhaps not very 5. ACHIEVE different from our own. This amounted to a great (5) _ achievement _ hardly to be 6. expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) conclusion_ may appear to some CONCLUDE to be trivial and (7) _ insignificant _. 7. SIGNIFY Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 8. ELUDE elusive__ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _striking_ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, 9. STRIKE he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps 10. (10) _ unfortunately _ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was FORTUNE not alone! III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts) KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0 ___√___ between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1__ that ___ business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 __such__ response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3 __√___ libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 __will____ building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 ___to___ intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 __to___ with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7 __√___ crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 __so_____ apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 ___a___ between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10 __√___ stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts) In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends 2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning 3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions 4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to 6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns 7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus 8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control 9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus 10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10 pts) Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT___. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 pts) Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts) As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) _ water _ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) _among__ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) __like__ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) __ever_ since. As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) _ hands ___, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) __with_ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) __the_ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) __rules_ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) __team_ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) __to_ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts) 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) →Some interesting new information has come to light. 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) →Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches. 3. I really want to see her again. →I'm dying to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) →She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her. 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. →We can't wait to watch the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts) 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel like going out this afternoon. 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere. 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss is thought to be considering raising wages. 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world. 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't early enough to see her. 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather you didn't smoke. 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms. 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number. THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 08) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts) 1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy 2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom B. experienced C. failed D. discovered 3. A. arrived 4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour 5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts) 1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy 2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual 3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse 4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend 5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts) 1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_____ at once. 2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel)_____ to Nha Trang. 3. Up to now , we (complete)_____ four tests. 4. The students (punish)_____ yesterday is my brother . 5. I think the play (perform)_____ now. 6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)____ it very carefully at home. 7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) ____the poor in improving their living condition. 8. By the time he____ (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he …(win) over thirty fights. 9. He looked frightened as if he _____ (see) a ghost. Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts) 1. Their ____has lasted a life time. FRIEND 2. Everyone has a number of ____but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT 3. Cats are supposed to have nice ____. LIVE 4. The evening was ____spent playing and talking . ENJOY 5. The cost of ____must be paid by the buyer . CARRY 6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was ____. WEIGH 7. He lives in an attractive____ part of Sydney RESIDE 8. We must learn about keeping the environment ____. POLLUTE 9. He finds it difficult to accept ……from others. CRITICISE 10. The film is entertaining but full of historical____. ACCURATE Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts) 1. He has been ill _____ flu for a week . 2. I’m _____ any having more meetings. 3. She will remain here _____ the rest of the day. 4. A good friend always stand for you when you are _____ trouble. 5. Jim managed to climb into the house _____ means ____ a ladder he found. 6. I’d like to thank you, __________ behalf _____ everyone who was rescued . 7. Julia has nothing ____ common _____ Bill, they are quite different. Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts) Speech is one of the most important __1__ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be __2__ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use combinations of __3__ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very __4__ The basic __5__ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6__ But the more words you know, the more idea you can__7__ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the __8__ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we __9__ the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and __10__ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance. Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts) Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)____ this taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)____ well have heard some or all of the (3)____ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction of (4)____ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)____. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6)____ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10)____ Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder why. 1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch 2. A. might B. can C. will D. should 3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter 4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort 5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement 6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt 7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give 8. A. one B. case C. question D. former 9. A. people B. must C. who D. to 10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements 11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure 12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end 13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money 14. A. round B. over C. into D. to 15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts) (The first is done for you: 1-b) Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1__ come too? __2__ sports? Julia: Oh yes, __3__ squash, for example. But really, __4__ sports which you can do outdoors. What about you, __5__ outdoor sports? Linda: I__6__ most sports, but __7__ tennis. Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ? Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away. Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts. Linda: __8__ go to a club with a swimming pool. Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s. Kida: Well, __9__? Julia: (10)_____.You decide. Linda: O K, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11_ to pay your bus fare! a. do you like b. would you like to c. what do you want to do d. Do you like e. I prefer f. I like g. my favorite is h. I’d rather i. I’m not sure j. enjoy k. I’d prefer Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts) During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing. In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy. Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867. 1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday? A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write. C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith. 2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________. A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor 3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____. A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism 4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____. A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend 5. Faraday died in _________. D. 1821 A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 Question 9: Sentence transformation a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it _____.. 2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment. On ..... 3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner _____. 4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to _____ 5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather _____. b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts) 1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD 2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON 3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN 4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts) 1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive a car.” 2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have you any massages for her?” 3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for you”. 4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure you I did not.” 5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in winter than I realized.” b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed question. (5 pts) 1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? 2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? 3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/? 4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/? 5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/? THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 08) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts) B. bread C. appear D. heavy 1. A. health 2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom B. experienced C. failed D. discovered 3. A. arrived 4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour 5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts) 1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy 2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual B. affect C. annoy D. excuse 3. A. planet 4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend 5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts) 1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_ be sent _ at once. 2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel) will have traveled __ to Nha Trang. 3. Up to now , we (complete)_ have completed _ four tests. 4. The students (punish)_ punished __ yesterday is my brother . 5. I think the play (perform)_ is being performed __ now. 6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)_ should have prepared_ it very carefully at home. 7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) _ assist_the poor in improving their living condition. 8. By the time he__became__ (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he __ had won (win) over thirty fights. 9. He looked frightened as if he _ had seen_ (see) a ghost. Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts) 1. Their _ friendship _has lasted a life time. FRIEND 2. Everyone has a number of __accquaintances__but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT 3. Cats are supposed to have nice _lives_. LIVE 4. The evening was __ enjoyably _spent playing and talking . ENJOY 5. The cost of _ carriage __must be paid by the buyer . CARRY 6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was _underweight__. WEIGH 7. He lives in an attractive_ residential __ part of Sydney RESIDE 8. We must learn about keeping the environment _unpolluted_. POLLUTE 9. He finds it difficult to accept _ criticism _from others. CRITICISE 10. The film is entertaining but full of historical__ inaccuracies __. ACCURATE Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts) 1. He has been ill __with_ flu for a week . 2. I’m __ against _ any having more meetings. 3. She will remain here __for_ the rest of the day. 4. A good friend always stand for you when you are __in_ trouble. 5. Jim managed to climb into the house __by_ means _of_ a ladder he found. 6. I’d like to thank you, ___on__ behalf _of__ everyone who was rescued . 7. Julia has nothing _in_ common _with__ Bill, they are quite different. Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts) Speech is one of the most important __1 ways __ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be __2 understood _ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use combinations of __3 sounds _ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very __4 important _ The basic __5 vocabulary _ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6 well _ But the more words you know, the more idea you can_7 express __ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the __8 main__ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we _9 say__ the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and _10 show__ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance. Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts) Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)_ __ this taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)_ _ well have heard some or all of the (3)_ __ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction of (4)_ _ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)_ _. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6)_ __ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10)____ Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder why. B. meditate C. consider D. launch 1. A. propose 2. A. might B. can C. will D. should 3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter B. a job C. a task D. an effort 4. A. a work 5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement 6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt 7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give 8. A. one B. case C. question D. former 9. A. people B. must C. who D. to B. status C. property D. requirements 10. A. qualities D. pressure 11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath 12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end 13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money B. over C. into D. to 14. A. round 15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts) (The first is done for you: 1-b) Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1 b. would you like to_ come too? __2- d. Do you like_ sports? Julia: Oh yes, __3- f. I like _ squash, for example. But really, __4- e. I prefer_ sports which you can do outdoors. What about you, __5- a. do you like_ outdoor sports? Linda: I__6- j. enjoy _ most sports, but __7- g. my favorite is _ tennis. Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ? Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away. Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts. Linda: __8- h. I’d rather _ go to a club with a swimming pool. Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s. Kida: Well, __9_ c. what do you want to do _? Julia: (10)_ i. I’m not sure_.You decide. Linda: OK, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11- k. I’d prefer _ to pay your bus fare! Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts) During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing. In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy. Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867. 1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday? A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write. C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith. 2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________. C. scientist D. professor A. chemist B. bottle washer 3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____. A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism 4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____. A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend 5. Faraday died in _________. B. 1831 C. 1812 D. 1821 A. 1867 Question 9: Sentence transformation - a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it for granted that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. 2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment. On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment. 3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm. 4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to our regret, we have to / must inform you that your application hasn’t been successful. 5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts) 1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD Jenny wasn’t in the mood for going to the party / to go to the party 2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON Did Pamela give any reason for being so late? 3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN Everybody is going to be given a raise / rise 4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND Neither of us is bound by this contract until we both sign it. 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE To (the best of) my knowledge, he is still working in Bristol. Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts) 1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive a car.” The taxi driver asked the other driver angrily why he didn’t go and push a babycarriage. He was not fit to drive a car. 2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have you any massages for her?” Harry told his wife that he was going to see his mother that evening if he could get away from the office a little earlier. He asked her if she had any messages for his mother. 3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for you”. Timothy asked the pretty girl at the station to let him help her with that / her suitcase. It looked a lot too heavy for her. 4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure you I did not.” Charles said that if I/ she (etc.) really thought he had said that about me / her, he was not surprised that I / she was angry with him. But he assured me/ her that he had not. 5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in winter than I realized.” My father said we’d better bring/ take some warmer clothes with us next time we come/ go here / there. It gets a lot colder in winter than he had realized. b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed question. (5 pts) 1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? What would you buy if you won a lottery? 2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? Won’t you please turn off the light in the hall? 3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/? Where shall we go for our holiday this summer? 4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/? Shall I buy this dress or that one? 5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/? How many tins of milk do you think we should buy? THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 09) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really. A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably 2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite. A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which 3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation 4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose 5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed 6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike. A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over 7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high 8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor 9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great. A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make 10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil. A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation 11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test. A. me B. for C. me on D. on me 12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer. A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed 13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says. A. read B. get C. carry D. make 14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost. A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming 15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts) 1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years. A B C D 2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side. A B C D 3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories. A B C D 4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly. A B C D 5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular. A B C D III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts) 1. He is unhappy because of his ________. (deaf) 2. The ________ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain) 3. He has made a great _________to the development of the country. (contribute) 4. We will hire new staff when the _____________arises. (necessary) 5. His repeated __________ from school is unacceptable. (absent) 6. The teacher’s words are a great ___________ to him. (encourage) 7. They are very __________ of one another. (support) 8. Her interests are very __________. (diversity) 9. I can’t stand his __________. (rude) 10. The holiday was beyond all _________. (expect) PART C: READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts) Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_____? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) ____ training course?". The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_____ haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_____ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_____ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_____ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_____ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)____ practical work experience. II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts) If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____ by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum. 1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise 2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering 3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside 4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole 5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither 6. A. at B. to C. in D. for 7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While 8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner 9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide 10. A. what B. which C. who D. where III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts) To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher. Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books. In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book. 1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne. B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries. C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books. 2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____. C. by her mother D. by her father A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage 3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables? A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918 4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____. A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly 5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____. A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario 6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books? A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain. C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died. 7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous 8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____. B. reputation C. effort D. permanence A. excellence 9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12? A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location 10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____. A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom. → Tom advised Paul 2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. → In spite of 3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009. → I haven’t 4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. → They had 5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region. → If ___ II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) → __________ 2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) → __________ 3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) → __________ 4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) → __________ 5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) → __________  THE END  SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 09) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts) 1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really. D. respectably A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly 2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite. A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which 3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. C. engagement D. obligation A. persuasion B. commitment 4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. B. propose C. expose D. suppose A. impose 5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed 6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike. A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over 7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high 8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor 9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great. D. do the qualities that make A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make 10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil. A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation 11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test. A. me B. for C. me on D. on me 12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer. A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed 13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says. A. read B. get C. carry D. make 14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost. D. shortcoming A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback 15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts) 1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years. A B C D 2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side. A B C D 3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories. C D A B 4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly. A B C D 5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular. A B C D III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts) 1. He is unhappy because of his __ deafness __. (deaf) 2. The __drainage__ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain) 3. He has made a great ___contribution__to the development of the country. (contribute) 4. We will hire new staff when the ____necessity___arises. (necessary) 5. His repeated ___absence___ from school is unacceptable. (absent) 6. The teacher’s words are a great __ encouragement ___ to him. (encourage) 7. They are very ___supportive___ of one another. (support) 8. Her interests are very __ diverse __. (diversity) 9. I can’t stand his ___rudeness__. (rude) 10. The holiday was beyond all ___ expectations __. (expect) PART C: READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts) Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_later__? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) _a_ training course?". The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_ worth _ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_who__ haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5)__skills_ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_for_ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_help_ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_while _ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_ another __ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)_getting_ practical work experience. II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts) If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____ by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum. 1. A. occur C. pass D. arise B. happen 2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering 3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside 4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole 5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither 6. A. at B. to C. in D. for 7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While 8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner 9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide 10. A. what B. which C. who D. where III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts) To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher. Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books. In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book. 1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne. B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries. C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books. 2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____. A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father 3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables? A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918 4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____. A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly 5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____. A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario 6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books? A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died. C. They were at least partially autobiographical. 7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous 8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____. A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence 9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12? A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location 10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____. A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet PART D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom. → Tom advised Paul not to lend her any more money. 2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. → In spite of the bad traffic/the fact that the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. 3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009. → I haven’t seen Mary since 2009. 4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. → They had the plumber repair the leak this morning 5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region. → If the storm hadn’t swept through the region, they wouldn’t have had a bad crop II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts) 1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) → Someone might have stolen your purse / Your purse might have been stolen when we were in the restaurant 2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) → Bob denied taking/ having taken Sue’s calculator. 3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) → They blamed the fire on an electrical failure/ an electrical failure for the fire. 4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies)→ She made/offered her apologies to the host and left early. 5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) → Peter was the first person whose advice I asked for. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 10) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I. PHONETICS Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) B. loud C. moldy D. poultry 1. A. arrow 2. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin 3. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing B. content C. molecules D. technique 4. A. benevolent 5. A. conscience B. bronchitis C. shuttle D. chauffeur Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts) 6. A. comic B. clementine C. climax D. thermonuclear 7. A. diligent B. dimension C. action D. innate 8. A. characterize B. absence C. datum D. charcoal 9. A. solicitor B. separately C. spacious D. sequence 10. A. parachute B. armchair C. accent D. accidentally II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (20 pts) 11. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 12. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner 13. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 14. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 15. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 16. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 17. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 18. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen 19. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 20. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 21. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 22. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 23. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 24. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might 25. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 26. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China. A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 27. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 30. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) According to some (0) _____ (SCIENCE), high-risk sports can be particularly (31) scientists _____ (VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31. ________________ being (32) _____ (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32. ________________ recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) _____ (LONG) of elastic 33. ________________ rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34. ________________ 35. ________________ (34) _____ (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 36. ________________ Before the special elastic rope (35) _____ (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 37. ________________ speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) _____ (TERROR) to 38. ________________ open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) _____ (LOW) safely to the 39. ________________ ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) _____ (REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39) 40. ________________ _____ (EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades them to conquer their fear of (40) _____ (HIGH) and push themselves off into space. Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts) 0. traditional → traditionally Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 41. _____________________ knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 42. _____________________ 43. _____________________ proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 44. _____________________ 45. _____________________ person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 46. _____________________ vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 47. _____________________ some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48. _____________________ of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 49. _____________________ situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 50. _____________________ the degree and intention use. Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) The show was fully booked (51) _____ for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52) _____ and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) _____. But why? What did they come to see? They came to see human beings take (54) _____ circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) _____ for real lions and tigers. The show was put (56) _____ by its creators to protest (57) _____ traditional circuses and to send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) _____ with the National Protection of Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing number of people simply walked (59) _____ before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the performers sent (60) _____ typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run. Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10 pts) try out slip up carry on get by put out take after get down look up go through turn down 61. If you’re finding it difficult to _____ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 62. I know what you’re _____ and I feel really sorry for you. 63. In many ways you _____ your father. 64. If you _____ you’ll get into trouble. 65. I proposed to her but she _____ me _____. 66. You’d better _____ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 67. If you _____ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure ____ you _____. 69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _____ it _____ before you make any decision to buy, 70. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or Ø (zero article) where necessary. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts) Suddenly (71) _____ blackbird flew to (72) _____ top of (73) _____ beach. She perched way up on (74) _____ topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) _____. Then she commenced to sing. Her little black body seemed only (76) _____ tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) _____ old dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) _____ great flood of rejoicing through (79) _____ whole forest. And (80) _____ things began to stir. III. READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts) The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (81) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (82) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (83) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (84) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85) _____. Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (86) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (87) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (88) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (89) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (90) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 81. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 82. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 83. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 84. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 85. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 86. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 87. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 88. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 89. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 90. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts) New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) _____ their advent makes the world a better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) _____. And that, (93) _____ turn, depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) _____ leaders, engineers and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main input, can (95) _____ human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources and geography. (96) _____ the new technologies could also (97) _____ those with power to control their fellow citizens even more effectively than in the (98) _____ efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological society will (99) _____ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100) _____ our institutions to respond to new challenges. Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts) 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. 101. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States 102. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1? A. Most history book include the story of the train. B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period. C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual. 103. The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____. A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans 104. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7? A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area. C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s. 105. The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to _____. A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous 106. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____. A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required 107. 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 had to be imported into the United States. C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest. 108. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses? A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass 109. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses? A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather 110. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____. A. eating only small quantities of grass. B. continually moving from one grazing area to another. C. naturally fertilizing the soil. D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground. IV. WRITING (6/20 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. → An increased ________________ 112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. → Rather ________________ 113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. → The moment ________ 114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. → At no time ________________ 115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? → Other ________________ Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete 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). 116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed) → To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology. 117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled) → Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine. 118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned. (longer) → The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate. 119. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite) → What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story. 120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear) → They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow. _____THE END_____ ĐÁP ÁN I. PHONETICS: 1/20 points Part 1: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5) 1. B 2. A 3. C Part 2: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5) 6. D 7. B 8. A 4. C 5. B 9. A 10. D II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR: 6/20 points Part 1: (20 x 0.05 = 1) 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 31. value → valuable 36. terror → terrified 32. fright → frightened 37. low → lowered 33. long → length 38. repeat → repeatedly 34. world – worldwide 39. embarrass → embarrassment 35. tight → tightened 40. high → heights Part 3: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 41. acquiring → acquired 46. vocation → vocational 42. explicitness → explicitly 47. like → as 43. few → a few 48. assumption → assume 44. and → to 49. certainly → certain 45. but → to 50. intention → intended Part 4: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 51. up 52. in 53. out 54. off 55. in 56. on 57. against 58. in 59. out 60. up Part 5: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 61. get by 62. going through 63. take after 64. slip up 65. turned down 66. put out 67. carry on 68. get down 69. try out 70. look up Part 6: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 71. a 72. the 73. a 74. the 75. the 76. a 77. an 78. a 79. the 80. Ø III. READING COMPREHENSION: 4/20 points Part 1: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 81. B 82. C 83. C 84. A 85. D 86. C 87. D 88. B 89. A 90. D Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1) 91. whether 92. put 93. in 94. union 95. free 96. but 97. enable 98. most 99. make 100. of Part 3: (10 x 0.2 = 2) 101. A 102. B 103. C 104. D 105. C 106. A 107. C 108. B 109. D 110. B IV. WRITING: 6/20 points Part 1: (5 x 0.2 = 1) 111. An increased number of travellers is being stopped by customs officials this week. 112. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 113. The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing. 114. At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen. 115. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help? Part 2: (5 x 0.2 = 1) 116. his achievements are unsurpassed. 117. pulled a face as he swallowed. 118. will take longer than originally planned, which is. 119. whetted my appetite for the rest of. 120. not to drive for fear of. ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG THPT. NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014. SỐ 11 Môn: Tiếng Anh. Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề). Đề thi gồm 3 phần, 7 trang. PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (7, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points) 1. The strike was ___ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down 2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to ___ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go 3. ___ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the ___ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion 5. The train service has been a ___ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas 6. Is an inexperienced civil servant ___ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited 7. We ___ have been happier in those days. A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not 8. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ___ you’re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably 9. The storm ripped our tent to ___ A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks 10. He ____ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted 11. Hotel rooms must be ____ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left 12. I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor. A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble 13. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to ____ A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up 14. I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster. A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled 15. The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took 16. The sixth time he called me at night was the ____ A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air 17. All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 18. They seemed to be ____ to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent 19. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 20. It's no use ___ over ___ milk. A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (2, 5 points) BLACK WIDOW SPIDER The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain ___ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most ___ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite -1- injects such as amount of venom by ___ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, ___ (4. FATAL) are rare. Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is ___ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such ___ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation. Nevertheless, the ___ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be ___ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take ___ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are ___ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (2, 0 point) bring out do up slow down save up hang over mix up grow up go with dress up run for 1. Silence ___the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement. 2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to ___. 3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ___ in Camden Town in London. 4. Barrack Obama has decided to ___ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 5. Because I hate ___ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces. 6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would ___ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store. 7. Kate had been ___ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons instead. 8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently ___. 9. Brendan was worried about having to ___ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes. 10. He ___ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes. (2, 5 points) Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: READING COMPREHENSION. (6, 0 POINTS) I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. (2,0 points) True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) ___ an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and overtiredness (2) ___ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) ___ of quality and effect. (4) ___ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive -2- awareness, in which our bodies are (5) ___ rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) ___ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (7) ___ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) ___ alone nurturing our body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) ___ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) ___ deep-seated. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the text and do the tasks as follow. (2, 0 points) OUT OF THE ASHES Paragraph A On the afternoon of 30th August 1989, fire broke out at Uppark, a large eighteenth century house in Sussex. For a year builders had been replacing the lead on the roof, and by a stroke of irony, were due to finish the next day, on August 31st. Within fifteen minutes of the alarm being sounded, the fire brigade had arrived on the scene, though nothing was to survive of the priceless collection on the first floor apart from an oil painting of a dog which the firemen swept up as they finally retreated from the blaze. But due to the courage and swift action of the previous owners, the Meade-Featherstonhaugh family, and the staff, stewards and visitors to the house, who formed human chains to pass the precious pieces of porcelain, furniture and paintings out on to the lawn, 95 percent of the contents from the ground floor and the basement were saved. As the fire continued to rage, the National Trust’s conservators were being mobilised, and that evening local stationers were especially opened to provide the bulk supplies of blotting paper so desperately needed in the salvage operation. Paragraph B The following morning, Uppark stood open to the sky. A sludge of wet charcoal covered the ground floor and basement, and in every room charred and fallen timbers lay amongst the smoke. It was a scene of utter devastation. Paragraph C After the initial sense of shock, the days which followed the fire were filled with discoveries. Helped by volunteers, the National Trust’s archaeologists and conservators swung into action, first of all marking the site out into a grid and then salvaging everything down to the last door handle. The position of each fragment was recorded, and all the debris was stored in countless dustbins before being sifted and categorised. Paragraph D There was great excitement as remnants of the lantern from the Staircase Hall were pulled out from the debris of two fallen floors, and also three weeks later when the Red Room carpet, thought to have been totally lost, was found wrapped around the remains of a piano. There was a lucky reprieve for the State Bed too. Staff who had left the scene at 3 a.m on the night of the fire had thought its loss was inevitable, but when they returned the next morning it had escaped largely undamaged. Firemen, directed by the National Trust’s conservators from outside the Tapestry Room window, dismantled the silk-hung bed and passed it out piece by piece. Twenty minutes later the ceiling fell in. Paragraph E The scale of the task to repair Uppark was unprecedented in the National Trust. The immediate question was whether it should be done at all. A decision had to be taken quickly, as the building was unsound and whatever had not been damaged by the fire was exposed to the elements. Within a month, after consulting many experts and with the agreement of the National Trust’s Executive Committee, the restoration programme began. It was undertaken for three main reasons. After the fire it had become apparent just how much remained of the structure with its splendidly decorated interiors; to have pulled the house down, as one commentator suggested, would have been vandalism. Also the property was covered by insurance, so the repairs would not call upon the National Trust’s own funds. Lastly, much had been saved of the fine collection acquired especially for Uppark from 1747 by Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh and his son Harry. These objects belonged nowhere else, and complete restoration of the house would allow them to be seen and enjoyed again in their original setting. Paragraph F The search for craftsmen and women capable of doing the intricate restoration work was nation-wide. Once the quality and skill of the individual or company had been ascertained, they had to pass an economic test, as every job was competitively tendered. This has had enormous benefits because not only have a number of highly skilled people come to the fore - woodcarvers for example, following in the footsteps of Grinling Gibbons - but many of them, for example plasterers, have relearnt the skills of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries which can now be of use to other country house owners when the need arises. -3- Paragraph G In June 1994 the building programme was completed, on time and on budget. The total cost of the work to repair the house and its contents came to be nearly £20 million, largely met from insurance. In addition, it made economic sense for the National Trust to invest time and money in upgrading water and heating systems, installing modern environmental controls, and updating fire and security equipment. Paragraph H The final stages of restoration and the massive programme of reinstallation took eight months. The family and the room stewards were visibly moved when returning to their old haunts, perhaps the best testament that the spirit of Uppark had not died. But the debate will no doubt continue as to whether or not it was right to repair the house after the fire. The National Trust has done its best to remain true to Uppark; it is for others to judge the success of the project. Note: The National Trust is a charitable organisation in Britain set up over a hundred years ago to preserve the national heritage. Questions 1–6. The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraphs contain the following information? Write the appropriate letters, A–H, in the boxes. 1. The procedure for sorting through the remains of the fire. 2. How Uppark looked after the fire. 3. Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark. 4. The selection of people to carry out the repair work. 5. Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark. 6. How people reacted to the rebuilt Uppark. Questions 8–10. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes. 7. On what date in 1989 should the original repairs to the roof have been completed? 8. By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house? 9. After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately? 10. Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire? Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. -4- If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 1. A well-protected house ………… A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled. 2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to. C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out. 3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ………… A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key. 4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing 5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that ………… A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. C. will stop a potential burglar. D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home. 6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ………… A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think. C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars. 7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ………… A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items. 8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole………… A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home. C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine. 9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine 10. The best title for the text is ………… A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. Burglary statistics. D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III. WRITING. (4,0 POINTS) I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. → Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. 2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED → As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert. 3. David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK → David .................................................................. the accident. 4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING → If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do. 5. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY → But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued. II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial) → John …………………………………………………………..……………………………………… -5- 2. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation) → How do …………………………………………………………………..…………………………… 3. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline) → There has ……………………………………………………………..……………………………… 4. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt) → There is…………………………………………………………..…………………………………… 5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question) → My changing …………………………………………………….…………………………………… III. The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 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Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points) II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that ANSWERS MARK 1. A 0.1 p 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. A 1. misconception 2. venomous 3. comparison 4. fatalities 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.1 p 0.25 p 0.25 p 0.25 p 0.2 5p -7- 5. solitary 6. occurences 7. unpleasant 8. underestimated PART II: READING: (6,0/20 points) 9. precautions 10. resistant 1. hung over III. Complete each 2. slow down sentence with the correct form of ONE 3. grew up 4. run for of the two-word 5. doing up verbs. (2,0 point) 6. go with 7. saving up 8. brought out 9. dress up 10. mixed up IV. The passage 1. inhabit inhabiting/which(that) inhabit below contains TEN 2. hot heat mistakes. Underline 3. constantly constant them and write the 4. try trying correct forms in the 5. what which numbered boxes. 6. rise to rise (2,5 points) 7. degree degrees 8. unusual unusually 9. a an 10. absorb absorbed I. Read the passage 1. into and fill in each of 2. might/may/can the blanks with ONE 3. terms suitable word. (2,0 4. regardless/irrespective points) 5. at 6. Being 7. rather 8. let 9. that/this 10. how II. Read the text and 1. C do the tasks as 2. B follow. (2,0 points) 3. G 4. F 5. E 6. H 7. August 31st 8. human chain 9. blotting paper 10. dustbins III. Read the 1. A following passage 2. D and choose the 3. A best answer (A, B, 4. A C or D) to each 5. C question. (2,0 6. B points) 7. A 8. 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But [for the ingenuity of his brother’s] plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued. 1. John will stand trial murder at the High Court next week. 2. How do our sales stand in relation to those of other firms? 3. There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed. 4. There is no doubt that this new record will sell a lot of copies. 5. My changing my mind about resigning is out of question. 1. Content: a. Providing main ideas and details. (summarizing the information, reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant) b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 2. Organization and presentation: a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. b. Good use of grammatical structures. 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: a. Intelligible handwriting. b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. 0.2 p -9- 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 1.0 0.25 0.5 0.25 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG THPT . NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014. Môn: Tiếng Anh. Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề). Đề thi gồm 4 phần, 5 trang. PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT) Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline 2. A. economy B. elaborate C. assassinate D. fascinate 3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain 4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman 5. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity 6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business 7. A. associate B. formal C. movement D. militant 8. A. Important B. cigarette C. protection D. informal 9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome 10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point) 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. -1- 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1, 5 point) 1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It’s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window. 5. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision ____ (11. make). 9. I don’t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. ____ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. ____ (14. you/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: C → is A B C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B C D 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A B C D 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. A B C D 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A B C D 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A B C D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s present or past. A B C D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long -2- periods covering by water. A B C D 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B C D 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A B C D 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1, 0 point) 1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ___ ink. 2. My father made ____ his mind to settle in the South. 3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran ____ fuel. 4. Time is off now. Please hand ____ your papers. 5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ____ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look ____ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put ____ him once a year. 9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends. 10. These two men’s farms are adjacent ____ each other. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1) ___ young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) ___. In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) ___ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) ___ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ___ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ___ by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) ___ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) ___ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) ___ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ___ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. -3- 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____. A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times. C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets. 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. -4- C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART IV: WRITING. (5, 0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1, 0 point) 1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. → If it hadn’t .............................................................................................................. 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. → There has ............................................................................................................... 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. → They stole ............................................................................................................... 4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. → He tried in vain ...................................................................................................... 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. → No sooner ............................................................................................................... 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on ....................................................................................................... 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. → Paper........................................................................................................................ 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. → The more ................................................................................................................. 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. → It is .......................................................................................................................... 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. → So ............................................................................................................................ II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) → .................................................................................................................................. 2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) → .................................................................................................................................. 3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) → .................................................................................................................................. 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) → .................................................................................................................................. 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) → .................................................................................................................................. III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… -5- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Các em trong các đội tuyển HSG 10,11 phô-tô, làm ngay trên đề để chữa vào thứ 2, thứ 3 tuần tới. Đây là đề chọn đội tuyển) ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 THPT SỐ 01. NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014. Môn: Tiếng Anh. Đáp án gồm 4 phần, 5 trang. PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT). Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure 2 B. Terminal1 C. utterance1 D. discipline 1 2. A. Economy2 B. Elaborate2 C. Assassinate2 D. Fascinate1 3. A. mountain1 B. sustain2 C. contain2 D. retain 4. A. fulltime2 B. farmhand1 C. bookshop1 D. tradesman 5. A. Metropolitan3 B. Entrepreneurial4 C. Hippopotamus3 D. curiosity 6. A. company1 B. comfortable 1 C. together2 D. business 7. A. Associate2 B. Formal1 C. Movement1 D. militant 8. A. Important2 B. Cigarette3 C. Protection2 D. informal 9. A. introduce3 B. conversation3 C. independent D. welcome1 10. A. expect B. alone2 C. liquor1 D. invite2 PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS). I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point). 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. -6- A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1,5 point) 1. If he _ had not drunk _ (1. not drink) too much last night, he _ would not be _ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I’m sure he must __ have been _ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I _ came _ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they _ will be sitting (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It’s raining. I would rather you _ closed __ (6. close) the window. 5. I don’t know what’s the matter with him. He __ has acted/has been acting _ funny since you _ were _ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he _ will have been _ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem _ to have been distracting _ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision _ should be made/be made __ (11. make). 9. I don’t know why you _ are always making _ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. _ did you visit _ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. _ have you washed __ (14. you/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He __ had gone _ (15. go) away. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the __ outlook _ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an __ invasion _ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their _ eagerness _ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most __ glorious _ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual _ talking _ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the _ intensity _ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is __ dependent (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to _ increasingly _ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not _ unlike _ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of _ seasonal __ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: B → is A B C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B so C D 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A made B C D -7- 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. A B C D other 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A B C D arrived 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A B C bỏ D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s present or past. A B C their D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long B C D periods covering by water. A covered 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B but C D 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A B C D which 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D healthier way V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1,0 point) 6. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter _ in _ ink. 7. My father made _ up _ his mind to settle in the South. 8. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran _ out of __ fuel. 9. Time is off now. Please hand _ in _ your papers. 10. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned _ up __ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone _ off _ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look _ up / up to _ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put _ up with __ him once a year. 9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs __ down _ his old friends. 10. These two men’s farms are adjacent _ to _ each other. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1) __ only _ young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) _ chance __. In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) _ undertaken __ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) _ into __ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) _ Travel __ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) _ accepted __ by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) _ destinations __ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) __ growing _ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) _ valid __ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) __ back _ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing -8- 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) _ as __ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) _ so _ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) _ despite _ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the _ plant __ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) _ like _ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) _ have/cause/produce __ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) _ no _ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) _ such _ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) _ how _ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) __ more _ than just a legend. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____ A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times. C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets. 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. -9- C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. PART IV: WRITING. (5,0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1,0 point) 1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. → If it hadn’t ...... been for my father’s money, we could not have managed..... 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. → There has .... been a dramatic rise/increase in the house prices this year. 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. → They stole ........ everything except for/but/apart from the television... 4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. → He tried in vain ...... to search for the stolen car. 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. → No sooner ....... had the guests left than she started to clean up the house. 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on ....... the point of crying when he was reprimanded by his mother. 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. → Paper....... is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. → The more ........ wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down.......... 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. → It is ........ a six-hour-drive from here to London.. 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. → So ...... angry did he get that no one dared to say anything. II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1,0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) → .......... Provided (that) you want to see me, come here by 6 a.m.................. 2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) → ...... He objects to anyone (else) touching his records................. 3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) → ........ He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday............... 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) → ....... The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations/The concert didn’t come/live up to ....... 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) → ... We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of (our) oversleeping/We had overslept. As a consequence, we missed the beginning.... III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Face book dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. (3, 0 points). 1. Content: a. Providing main ideas and details. b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 2. Organization and presentation: a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. b. Good use of grammatical structures. - 10 - 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: a. Intelligible handwriting. b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly and add more answers possible before marking the papers. THE END - 11 - SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ———————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 1…. - THPT NĂM HỌC 201… - 201… (ĐỀ LUYỆN 15) ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ———————————— I/ READING: PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening. A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy 1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall. A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased 2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth. A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls 3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs. A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest 4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt 5. "I am tired" “ ……… ” A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also 6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation. A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered 7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw. A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck 8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries. A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined 9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy. A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most 10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds. A. far B. much C. well D. most YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………… ……10……………….. PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday. Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ……… parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor. 1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam. 2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking. 3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English. 4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop. 5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected. 1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it. 2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long. 3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel. 4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India. 5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us. YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5) …….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world. All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms. 1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell 2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation 3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress 4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired 5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances 6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing 7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share 8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters 9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax 10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Is Photography Dead? For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique and very important (1)........of art. The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology which computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in computer imaging. All these developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know (7).......dead? In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we live. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans. 1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers 2 .Where was Langston Hughes born? A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina 3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"? A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors 4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer? A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement 5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program 6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following? A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers 7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life? A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem 8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage? A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative 9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage? A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying 10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT: A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. . PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms) 1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week. 2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did. 3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm. 4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it. 5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house! 6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities. 7. I'm................................death of spiders! 8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance. 9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work. 10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made. YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. . 6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……… ……….. II. WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter. The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come. 1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me. Tom congratulated ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us The lifeguard advised …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently. There ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day. It was not ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion. Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………. PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms) 1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option) …………………………………………………………………………… 2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute) ……………………………………………………………………………. 3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which) …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call) …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets) …………………………………………………………………………….. PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic: What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms) ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ( 2008-2009) I/ READING PART1: 2ms ( 10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1B, 2D, 3A, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7D, 8D, 9B, 10C PART 2: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1- the, 2– the, 3– an, 4– the, 5– no article PART 3: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1– of, 2– of, 3– in, 4– with, 5– to PART 4: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1- didn’t do, 2 – hadn’t caught , 3 – has finished/ finishes, 4- will have left, 5- to help PART 5: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1B, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7D, 8B, 9A, 10C PART 6: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1- form, 2- under, 3- turning, 4- increasing, 5- courses 6- raise, 7- it, 8- key, 9- claim, 10- information PART 7: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1A, 2C, 3D, 4C, 5C, 6B, 7B, 8A, 9D, 10D PART 8: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1- only had it, 2- had been in that, 3. did him no/ did not( seem to ) do him any. 4. good/ use grumbling/ complaining about 5. people parking, 6- without, 7- frightened/ scared to, 8- rumbling 9. under the, 10- afford to have them II/ WRITING: PART 1: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 1. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams. 2. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore. 3. There has been a sharp decline in birth race recently. 4. It was not until the next day I heard the news. 5. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion. PART 2: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 1. He has the option of taking early retirement 2. He didn’t contribute to the conversation. 3. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way. 4. He wants you people / students to call him “professor” 5. She always gets as well with the children. PART 2: 3ms Së gi¸o dôc vµ ®µo t¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc §Ò thi cã 04 trang §Ò THAM KH¶O M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (dµnh cho häc sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh ) Thêi gian : 150 phót ( Kh«ng kÓ thêi gian giao ®Ò) Question I: Phonetics (5points ) Part A: Choose a word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest of the group ( 3points ) 1. A. bear B. near C. dear D. fear B. both C. thing D. think 2. A. with 3. A. money B. mother C. donkey D. other Part B : Choose a word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group (2points). 1. A. transform B. office C. failure D. holiday 2. A. effort B. effect C. deafness D. speaker Question II : Verb forms (12 points ) Give the correct form of the verb given in brackets. 1. Look! They (put) sugar in their grapefruit before they eat it. 2. The race (start) as planned if the weather clears. 3. Tom was tired because he (study) hard all day. 4. George (fall) off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling. 5. Before you (leave), don’t forget to shut the windows. 6. If I (know) we would have (wait) so long, I (bring) along a book. 7. It is raining now. It (rain) for 2 hours. 8. I knew I (not be) the first (arrive), because I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney. Question III: Word forms (10 points). Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital letters. 1. Tom is a friend of mine. He is …………. FRIEND 2. How ………..of you to break that cup! CARE 3. His long ………….made us bored and sleepy. SPEAK 4. He never takes his father’s……….. ADVISE 5. Although they are poor, they are living……. HAPPY 6. He draws cartoons for a ………magazine. HUMOUR 7. Tom spoke ……because he was so excited. BREATHE 8. This car is really……….. LUXURY 9. The ……staff consists of ten experienced journalists. EDIT 10. I am bored. I need some…….in my life. EXCITE Question IV: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences (15 points). 1. Whenever we meet, we stop …………….. A. talking B. to talking C. to talk D. talk 2. Are your plans for this weekend still ………………..? A. the same B. same C. like D. alike 3. …………. you run quickly, you are likely to be late. A. If B. Unless C. Since C. However 4. You should spend more time …….. speaking English. A. to practise B. practising C. to practising D. practise 5. Before he joined the army, Danny always went out at night. He never …… stay in. A. would B. used to C. use to D. was used to 6. We always spend our summer holidays …………. A. in the sea B. in the beach C. at the country C. at the seaside 7. He says he enjoys job as a baker, but it has taken him over a year to ….. to working at night. A. be use B. get used C. used D. getting used 1 8. My brother refused ………… me $10. A. lending B. lend C. to lend D. to lending 9. You should go and get ……….. rest before tonight’s performance. A. lot of B. some C. many D. few 10. The new office block ……….. well with its surroundings. A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off 11. Whole villages have been ………… by the floods. A. run down B. mopped up C. called off D. wiped out 12. ……….of an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road. A. Through B. Owing C. Because D. Since 13. It was ……a simple question that everyone answered it correctly. A. so B. such C. much D. too 14. The other day I came …………a really beautiful old house in the back street of Birmingham. A. across B. over C. by D. down 15. He said he’d come to the meeting ……….he might be a little late. A. although B. even C. whereas D. unless Question V: Reading (15 points ) Part A: Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word (10 points) Have you ever followed the instructions for knitting something or have you read a (1)_____ of music? If you have, you have behaved in a similar way(2)____ a computer. A computer obeys a program to (3)_____ a particular task. Just(4)_____ a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and a piece of music in lines and dots,(5)_____ a computer program is expressed in the form of programming language.(6)_____ the English language (or any other language), there are rules of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way. There are hundreds of programming languages, which only a few are well known and widely used. The most popular language(7) _____ is used in offices and factories is called Cobol. This language is used for printing payrolls and keeping records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran in order to carry out calculation. (8)_____ , neither of these two programs is very popular with people working in home computers. Basic is(9)_____ popular language for home computers,(10)______ because it is easy to learn and use. 1. A. bit B. slice C. piece D. sheet 2. A. to B. as C. so D. from 3. A. carry on B. carry out C. carry over D. carry through 4. A. alike B. by C. so D. as 5. A. so B. as C. thus D. such 6. A. So B. Like C. Same D. By 7. A. that B. which C. what D. it 8. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However 9. A. the most B. mostly C. most D. most of 10. A. probably B. chiefly C. hardly D. clearly Part B: Read the passage and choose the best answer. (5 points) Of all my relatives, I like Aunt Emily the best. She's my mother's youngest sister. She has never married, and lives alone in a small village near Bath. She is in her late fifties, but she is quite young in spirit. She has a fair complexion, and dark brown eyes. She has fair hair, which she wears in a bun. She has a kind face, and when you meet her, the first thing you notice is her smile. Her face is a little wrinkled now, but I think she is still rather attractive. She is the sort of person you can go to if you have a problem. She likes reading and gardening, and she still goes for long walks over the hills. She's a very active person. Either she's making something, or mending something, or doing something to entertain herself. She's extremely generous, but not very tolerant with people who don't agree with her. I hope I am as contented as she is when I am her age. 1. According to the writer, Aunt Emily is...... A. a kind and generous woman. B. a widow. C. quite young. D. older than his mother. 2. How old is Aunt Emily? 2 A. About 40 B. About 50 C. About 55 D. About 58 3. In the sentence "She has fair hair, which she wears in a bun." We know that she has.... A. short hair B. long hair C. fair hair D. curly hair 4. Which of the following sentences is true? A. Aunt Emily is one of the writer's best relatives. B. Despite her age, her face is a little wrinkled. C. Despite her age, she is quite young in spirit. D. She is neither generous nor tolerant. 5. In the second paragraph the writer means that Aunt Emily..... A. enjoys doing nothing. B. always keeps herself busy. C. is not very satisfied with her present life. D. is a selfish woman. Question VI: Writing (20 points) Part A: There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find out and correct it (5 points) 1. He has forgotten to tell us when will she be back. 2. It’s pleasant of reading books in spare time. 3. He is so slow as he never gets to class on time. 4. Ann prefers going swimming than playing table tennis. 5. Not only her parents but her brothers and sisters also live in London. Part B: Combine each pair of the following sentences, using the word in brackets. 1. Ann studied every subject very hard. She won her school's Best Student Prize this year. (so) 2. Mai was very good at Vietnamese in grade 8. Her teacher of Vietnamese was very happy. (so) 3. They can help us clean up the beach. They are certain. (that) 4. We go by plane. It will be quicker. (if) 5. The water is highly polluted. We can't swim in this river. (because) 6. My father went to work. It rained very hard. (although) 7. Mai tried her best. She failed the final exam last year. (but) 8. Ba sold his old newspapers. Ba bought textbooks for the new school year. (and) Part C: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points). 1. He borrowed my book, but he forgot to return it. I …………………………………………………… 2. They made him wait for two hours. He was…………………………………………….. 3. I must leave now, or I will miss the bus. I will miss…………………………………………. 4. I can’t see that far. It is too……………………………………………… 5. She’s a slower driver than I am. She drives…………………………………………… 6. The police started looking for him two months ago. For two months now the …………………………. 7. How old do you think this house is? When do you think………………………………. 8. This holiday’s so expensive. I don’t think I can go. It’s such…………………………………………… 9. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest. Not only…………………………………………….. 10. I will get home at about seven, and I’ll give you a ring then. I’ll give you a ring………………………………….. 3 -------------------------THE END-----------------------------Hä vµ tªn thÝ sinh:................................................... sè b¸o danh ................................... Së gi¸o dôc vµ ®µo t¹o §Ò thi chÝnh thøc §Ò THAM KH¶O N¨m häc 2008-2009 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (dµnh cho häc sinh thi vµo líp chuyªn Anh ) A: ®¸p ¸n: Question I: Phonetics (5points ) Part A: ( 3points ) 1. A 2. A 3. C Part B : (2points). 1. A 2. B Question II : Verb forms (12 points ) 1. are putting 2. will start/ will be started 3. had studied/ studied 4. fell 5. leave 6. had known; to wait; would have brought 7. has been raining 8. wasn’t; to arrive; rising. Question III: Word forms (10 points). 1. friendly 2. careless 3.speech 4. advice 5. happily 6. humorous 7. breathlessly 8. luxurious 9. editorial 10. excitement Question IV: (15 points). 1. C 2. A 3. B. 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B. Question V: Reading (15 points ) Part A:(10 points) 1. C 2. A 3.B 4.D 5.A Part B: ( 5 points) 1. A 3. B 4. C 2.D 8.C 9.B 6.B 10.A 11.D 7.A 8.D 12.C 9.A 13.B 14.A 10.B 5. B. Question VI: Writing (23 points) Part A: (5points) 1. will she she will 2. of reading to read 3. as that 4. than to 5. but her brothers and sisters also but also her brothers and sisters Part B: ( 8 points) 1. Ann studied every subject very hard, so she won her school's Best Student Prize this year. 2. Mai was very good at Vietnamese in grade 8,so her teacher of Vietnamese was very happy. 3. They are certain that they can help us clean up the beach. 4. If we go by plane, it will be quicker. 5. We can not swim in this river because the water is highly polluted. 6. My father went to work although it rained very hard/ Although it rained very hard, my father went to work. 7. Mai tried her best, but she failed the final exam last year. 8. Ba sold his old newspapers and bought textbooks for the new school year. 4 15.A Part C: (10points) 1. I lent him my book, but he forgot to return it. 2. He was made to wait for two hours. 3. I will miss the bus if I don’t leave now/ unless I leave now. 4. It’s too far (for me) to see. 5. She drives more slowly than me/ I do. 6. For two months now the police have been looking for him. 7. When do you think this house was built? /they built this house? 8. It’s such an expensive holiday that I don’t think I can go. 9. Not only is it the cheapest watch, but it’s also the nicest. 10. I’ll give you a ring when I get home at about seven. B. huíng dÉn chÊm §iÓm cña bµi thi = Tæng sè c©u, tõ hoÆc côm tõ ®óng 8 Thang ®iÓm 10 -------------------------THE END------------------------------- 5 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ----------------ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 5 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THP không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART I. LISTENING You are going to hear a talk about security in the UK. Listen to the talk and complete the statements below by writing no more than THREE words in the spaces provide. You will hear the talk TWICE. • Don’t carry more (1)________ than you need for daily expenses. • When you stay at a hotel, ask the (2)_______ to keep your valuables in hotel (3)________. • Don’t keep a note of the serial (4)________ together with your traveler’s cheques. • You should carry wallets and purses in an (5)________ pocket or a handbag. • Your passport, (6) ____________ and other important documents should be taken special care of. • You can leave your (7) _________ luggage in a luggage office at most large stations and pick it up later. • It’s necessary to keep the receipt and check the (8) _________ hours when you leave your luggage at the station. • The (9) _________ Property Office can be found at both (10) __________ and the station. PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). 1. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with 2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened. A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 1 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. am use to D. am used to C. inviting D. invitingly II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. The mysteries of the skies Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) _____________ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the apparently (2) _____________ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) _____________, resembling a still life painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) ____________, it was a real world, perhaps not very different from our own. This amounted to a great (5) _____________ hardly to be expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) _____________ may appear to some to be trivial and (7) _____________. Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) _____________ revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _____________ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) ____________ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 1. ABLE 2. LIVE 3. ACT 4. ART 5. ACHIEVE 6. CONCLUDE 7. SIGNIFY 8. ELUDE 9. STRIKE 10. FORTUNE III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. 2 0 ___√___ 00 someone 1________ 2 ________ 3 ________ 4 ________ 5 ________ 6 ________ 7 ________ 8 ________ 9 ________ 10 _______ PART III. READING I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) ______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9) _____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups. 1. A. runs 2. A. source 3. A. movements 4. A. near 5. A. consists of 6. A. works 7. A. too 8. A. check 9. A. so 10. A. facilities B. arrives B. origin B. signals B. tight B. applies to B. effects B. as well B. power B. such B. activities C. goes C. base C. slogans C. close C. counts on C. makes C. also C. choice C. like C. exercises D. descends D. meaning D. motions D. heavy D. contributes to D. turns D. plus D. control D. thus D. amenities II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man. 1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______. A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man 2. What is known about the influenza virus? A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds. C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places. 3 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______. A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______. A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT_______. A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam. A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds. Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life 2. The word “Others” refers to _________. A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage? A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size. C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. 4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable 5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______. A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since. 4 As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to score. Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air. In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball. The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900. PART IV: WRITING I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. 1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT) 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED) 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES) 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT) II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. → Were you______________________________________________________ 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel____________________________________________________ 3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. → However______________________________________________________ 4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. → The boss______________________________________________________ 5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. → Despite the fact_________________________________________________ 6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. → I wasn't_______________________________________________________ 7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. → I'd rather______________________________________________________ 8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. → Smiling________________________________________________________ 9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. → It was not ______________________________________________________ 10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should _________________________________________________________ -------------------------------The end--------------------------------- 5 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI HSG TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 THPT – NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 PART I. LISTENING (15 pts: 1,5pts/item) 1. cash 4. numbers 7. heavy 10. the airport 2. manager 5. inside 8. opening 3. safe 6. travel tickets 9. Lost PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts) I. (15pts: 1pt/item) 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C II. (10pts: 0.1pt/item) 1. enabled 4. artist 7. insignificant 10. unfortunately 2. lifeless 5. achievement 8. elusive 3. inactive 6. conclusion 9. striking III.(10pts: 1pt/item) 1. that 9. a 5. to 3. √ 7. √ 2. such 4. will 6. to 8. so 10. √ PART III . READING (30pts) I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. A 3. B 2. A 4. C II. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. B 2. D III. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. C 2. A IV. ( 10pts: 1pt/item) 1. water 2. Among 6. with 7. the 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 3. like 8. rules 4. ever 9. team 5. hands 10. to PART IV. WRITING (20pts) I. (10pt: 2 pts/item) 1. Some interesting new information has come to light. 2. Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches. 3. I'm dying to see her again. 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her. 5. We can't wait to watch the program. II. (10 pts: 1pt/item) 1. Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. 2. I do not feel like going out this afternoon. 3. However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere. 4. The boss is thought to be considering raising wages. 5. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world. 6. I wasn't early enough to see her. 7. I'd rather you didn't smoke. 8. Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms. 9. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped 10. Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number. 6 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Lớp 12) Ngày thi: 02 tháng 4 năm 2011 (Hướng dẫn này gồm 2 trang) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC GIANG ĐỀ CHINH THỨC Tổng điểm: 100 điểm SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) I. 5 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C II. 5 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. A 2. B 3. C 5. D 4. D SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) I. 10 pts: (Mỗi động từ chia đúng 1 điểm) 1- 2- 3. has worked (has been working)/ returns/ won’t (will not)have seen 4. was raining 5. are increasing 6. had disappeared 7. accused 8- 9. arrived (had arrived)/ did we discover 10. Being taken II. 10 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. D 2. B 3. B 6. A 7. A 8. A 4. B 9. C III. 10 pts (Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm) 1. originally 2. fighters 3. violence 6. youngsters/ youths 7. instructors 10. enjoyable IV. 10 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm) 1. A 2. C 3. B 6. B 7. D 8. C 4. C 9. A SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I. 10 pts (Mỗi từ điền đúng cho 1 điểm) 1. swept 2. where 3. missing 6. times 7. living 8. release 5. D 10. D 4. opponent 5. inexpensive 8. demanding 9. strength 5. B 10. C 4. much/far 9. no 5. since 10. themselves 1 II. 10 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm) 1.B 2. C 3. A 4. B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 5. D 10. D III. 10 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm) 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 5. A 10. A SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I. 10 pts (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 1 điểm) 1. It is over 3 months since Peter (last) had his hair cut. 2. What I meant (to do) was to post that letter before lunch. 3. Only if you increase the publicity will people become aware of the problem. 4. Enormous efforts/attempts have been made by scientists to find a cure for AIDS. 5. The harder you work, the more successful you are / will be. 6. She found it too difficult to finish the job by lunchtime. 7. The keys were thought to have been found out accidentally by the little girl. 8. It has been suggested that income tax (should) be abolished. 9. You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone. 10. - But for the heavy rain, we would not have been late for the meeting/ would have been in time for the meeting - But for the fact that it rained heavily, we would not have been late for the meeting. II. (5pts) (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 1 điểm) 1. They decided that a new school should be built in this region (by them) 2. Scarcely had she registered for the training course when/before she got a scholarship. 3. The heavy rain resulted in flooding in this region. 4. I don't like him because he has a big mouth. 5. The Embassy said (that) I didn’t need to get a visa. The Embassy said (that) there was no need for me to get a visa. III. 5 pts (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 1 điểm) 1. Exercise (which is) taken regularly improves the fitness of our body and mind. 2. Economic reforms is one of the most important measures to be taken/ (which is) taken/ to promote the development of a country. 3. Sleeping in the next room, the boy was wakened by the sound of breaking glass. 4. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 5. Many people say (that) the most common way of attracting/ to attract someone’s attention is by waving. - THE END - 2 [...]... of each day You also can see your cashcard to check your balance Susan: That’s fine I think I’ll open an Instant Account SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2 011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 07 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ PART 1 LISTENING (2 points) You will hear a talk about the changes in the American... some serious errors 0-0.4 Weak Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set - HẾT - 2 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2 011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 06 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng B) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ Part 1 Listening: (2 points) You will hear a talk about the changes in the American Family Fill in the blanks... ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… -THE END - 7 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2 011 - 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 02 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PART 1 LISTENING 2 points Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1 housewife 2 children 3 couple 4 adults... ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… - THE END - SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 03 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2 011 - 2012 * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng B) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PART 1 LISTENING 2 points Each correct answer gets 0.2p 6 divorce 1 housewife 7 high 2 children... the task set - HẾT - 2 TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1 Web: http://bacninh.edu.vn/thptthuanthanh1 Ngày 14/03/2013 (Bài thi gồm 06 trang) BÀI THI HSG CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Thời gian: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HỌ VÀ TÊN THÍ SINH: ………………………………………………SBD: ………………… SỐ PHÁCH(THÍ SINH KHÔNG GHI VÀO MỤC NÀY): Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word... thêm! SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2 011- 2012 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh các trường THPT không chuyên PART I LISTENING (15 pts: 1,5/item 1 college 2 access 3 Instant 4 a cashcard 6 5.25% 7 7.25% 8 expenditure 9 withdraw money PART II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts) I (15pts: 1/item) 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 6 A 7 C 8 D 9 D 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 B II (10pts: 1/item)... envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) _ There were nothing furtive in what I did I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there was any (10) in it They always let me (11) the corners after they'd opened them Why should I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ... improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal" By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions As soon as a person stops rehearsing the... thousand species of plants (3) …………………… in the gardens This collection is expanded by exchange and donations Tourists (4) ………………… the gardens can also expect to see several varieties of orchids, (5) …………………… the national flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim V Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles (1 point) 1 Do you think this red tie goes ……… my blue suit? 2 Look ……… it’s falling... interesting However, after (7)…………it careful consideration, they had (8)…………to the conclusion that it had “no future” Fortunately for Bell, others could see the possibilities Within fours years of its invention, the US had 60, 000 telephones In the next twenty years that (9)…………increased to over 6 million Today, ninety-three per cent of US homes have a telephone, a level of phone ownership no other ... PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề. .. -THE END - SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ————— ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2 011- 2012 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT không chuyên Thời gian... VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2 011 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Dành cho học sinh trường THPT Chuyên Thời gian: 180 phút (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) PART