SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC NINH Tổ Ngoại ngữ ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ - KỲ THI CHỌN HSG KHU VỰC DH-ĐBBB Năm học: 2014 - 2015 ĐỀ THI: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 (Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút) PART A LISTENING I Listen and choose the best answer (10 pts) Paddy is interested in the sports programme because……………… A he needs a qualification to teach PE B he wants to improve his general teaching skills C he has been told to attend it The swimming course concentrates on ……………… A competitive swimming B teaching beginners C technical aspects of swimming Paddy is interested in the equestrian course because……………… A he thinks it will help him get better employment B there is great interest in this sport in his present school C he has always been interested in riding The beginners on the equestrian course will be taught……………… A basic horsemanship B only dressage and show jumping C only flat work and show jumping When is the deadline for enrolment? A mid-April B late April C early May II Listen to part of a radio programme Decide whether the information in each sentence is true or false.(10 pts) Data mining has only just been discovered Data mining is the same as information retrieval Shops use data mining to hire more professional staff Data from crime reports was not enough to fight crime effectively Police use data mining to identify possible future crime spots III You will hear a report about dolphins Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.(20 pts) Dolphins have been known to protect swimmers from sharks by getting into a (1) Dolphins and humans have (2) of the same size Swimming with dolphins can help common problems like (3) Some people think dolphins are able to recognize human (4) Dolphins have been used to teach children (5) Swimming with dolphins is used (6) in projects with children In one jaw, dolphins have as many as (7) Dolphins can maintain a fast pace in the water for (8) without stopping Dolphins make use of (9) _ to find fish Dolphins can be caught in (10) or damaged by pollution PART B LEXICO AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences.(10 pts) She saw the deception immediately A round B past C into D through Lack of sleep over the last few months is finally Jane A catching up with B getting on with C coming over D putting on Please don’t it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement A think B assume C take D judge - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - " " A Do you think I would? B I wouldn't Thank you C Yes, you're a good friend D Yes, I'd love to Thanks If I make a fool of myself in front of my friends, I’ll never it down A let B give C settle D live Because of his poor health, it took him along time to his bad cold A throw off B throw away C throw down D throw over He is late for every conference without A suspicion B fail C doubt D delay The woman’s clothes gave no to her origin A sign B signal C clue D hint In spite of his poor education, he was the most speaker A articulate B ambiguous C attentive D authoritarian 10 Sheila couldn’t attend the meeting as the date with her holidays A clashed B struck C opposed D occurred 11 Her refusal to join us is nothing of ridiculous A less B more C short D far 12 I don’t want lots of excuses, I just want to hear the truth A clear B pure C right D plain 13 It was with a heart that she said goodbye to all her colleagues A solemn B heavy C dismal D grim 14 When facing problems, it is important to keep a sense of A proportion B introspection C relativity D comparison 15 “But son,” I told him , “you ’re my own _ A heart to heart B body and soul C flesh and blood D skin and bone 16 Seeing her mother shot by a terrorist left an _impression on the young child’s mind A instant B indelible C indefinite D infinite 17 Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention A limit B duration C span D time 18 “Another cup of coffee?” — “No, but thanks A not at all B for all C all the same D you for all 19 _ are a form of carbon has been known since the late eighteenth century A Diamonds B Because diamonds C That diamonds D Diamonds, which 20 One of the tenets of New Criticism is that a critic need not tell readers _ about a story A which thinking B what to think C that thinking D to think what II The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and correct them (10 pts) Oxford is a city with such a mind-blowing reputation that many who come here find them intimidated by the place and can’t wait to leave, while others, taking with it like a duck to water, find themselves returning again and again The college lawns provide a gorgeous backdrop to seriously study, and in the right light, on a sunny winter’s morning saying, one feels as if one is floated on air, such is the sense of unreality Oxford may like to pretend that it is at the intellectual hub of things, but in many ways it is no less than a sleepy backwater where, to mix metaphors, transitory students, the cream of their generation, wait for the wings, allowing their talents to flourish before moving off into the industrial or political fast-lane Much of this is the myth, of course Hardship and hard work are very much part and parcel of student life The level-headed get through the three years’ hard grind by simple putting their shoulders to the wheel before going on to fairly average jobs Only for the tiny minor is Oxford the first step on the ladder to fame and fortune III Fill in each of the blanks a suitable preposition (10 pts) The doctor is busy right now, but she could probably fit you later It was a good idea, but I am afraid it didn’t quite come I couldn’t pin Ann to a definite answer His heart attack was brought by too much stress at work The victims of the industrial accident should, rights, be compensated by the factory owners As nobody seems to know what to next, may I put a proposal? I’m sorry to hear that Dick and Peter have fallen .They were such good friends He was taken by her aggressive attitude His business has gone , and he has lost everything 10.My husband brought me some flowers today He must be something! IV Write the correct form of the word given in brackets (15 pts) The government’s policy on arms is shocking It is quite _ (defend) Despite going to German classes twice a week, I don’t feel I’m making much _ with the language (head) John always knows how to _the party with his jokes (lively) The fire-prevention system is _ by any small increase in temperature (active) The government’s approach has brought criticism (compromise) Your presence has enriched our lives (measure) She won the first prize in the contest due to her (persuade) All must be received before July 20th 2007 (apply) The women employed in the mines were young and married (dominance) 10 The outcome of the election is a conclusion (go) VI Write the correct form of the word given in brackets (15 pts) The Meaning of Dreams Until the twentieth century most scientists argued that dream were nothing but a random jumble of completely (1) COMPREHEND …… images remaining from the sensory accumulation of our daily lives Since the idea that dreams have meaning in their own way became popular, (2) PSYCHOLOGY……… have proposed (3) COUNT …… theories to explain the logic of dreams The bewildering nature of this logic reflects the primary source of the dreams outside the tidy confines of the conscious mind A dream can be a response to events in the outside world, or it can (4) ORIGIN …… within, expressing aspects of the dreamer’s deep-seated feelings; it can fulfil desires or highlight unresolved emotions in the dreamer’s life Not (5) EXPECT……, the contradictions implicit in these complex processes are reflected in the syntax of dreams Often (6) ENIGMA……., halting and fragmentary, the language of dreams can warp time, bringing together historical and contemporary figures It can mix the familiar with the (7) KNOW……., and work fantastic transformations by its own band of magic Scenes in dreams merge (8) MYSTERY…… into one another, as in certain movies People or animals may fly or inanimate things may move (9) DEPEND…… and talk It is out of such complex and contrary (10) HAPPEN…… that the meanings of dreams have to be teased PART C READING I Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (15 pts) A Powerful Influence There can be no (1)… at all that the internet has made a huge difference to our lives Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the internet, hardly (2)… doing anything else in their spare time Naturally, parents are (3)… to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be (4)… for their children Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (5)… their computer? Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours,(6)… in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (7)… of the internet, and the child should give his or her (8)… that it won’t interfere with homework If the child is not holding to this arrangement, the parent can take more drastic (9)…… Dealing with a child’s use of the Internet is not much different from (10)… any other sort of bargain about behaviour Any parent who is (11)… alarmed about a child’s behavior should make an appointment to (12)… the matter with a teacher Spending time in front of the screen does not (13)… affect a child’s performance at school Even if a child is (14)… crazy about using the internet, he or she is probably just (15)… through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about! 10 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A doubt always worried harming staring at supposed word rules dealing widely speak possibly absolutely going B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B reason rarely concerned harmful glancing at occupied have promise procedures negotiating heavily discuss necessarily more passing C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C purpose never curious hurting looking interested make vow regulations having seriously talk probably quite travelling D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D motive ever hopeful hurtful watching absorbed create claim steps arranging broadly debate consequently a lot walking II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with one suitable word (15 pts) Endangered species The future of African elephant depends on man No (1) can human beings and wild animals live in (2) throughout vast areas of the continent as was possible in days gone by, for man’s needs have increased as well as his numbers There are regions, such as the Congo forests and the equatorial Sudan, (3) the old relationship may remain for a few more years or even generations, but in general it has gone Conservation, (4) it is to be effective, must be a positive, constructive policy, and it is (5) thinking to imagine otherwise, particularly in the case of the elephant And if this is not yet true of the whole of Africa, it soon will be, for the increase in the human population is almost universal Where human beings and wild animals find (6) in competition with each other, the animals will lose Even if (7) appears to be enough room for both, man will not tolerate (8) long a situation in which elephants and other creatures make even occasional raids on his fields of food or economic crops For many years (9) has been a major cause of conflicting interests and (10) of the reasons why so many elephants have been shot to control their numbers III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question (15pts) The first scientific attempt at coaxing moisture from a cloud was in 1946, when scientist Vincent Schaefer dropped pounds of dry ice from an airplane into a cloud and, to his delight, produced snow The success of the experiment was modest, but it spawned optimism among farmers and ranchers around the country It seemed to them that science had finally triumphed over weather Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way Although there were many cloud-seeding operations, during the late 1940s and the 1950s, no one could say whether they had any effect on precipitation Cloud seeding, or weather modification as it came to be called, was dearly more complicated than had been thought It was not until the early 1970s that enough experiments had been done to understand the processes involved What these studies indicated was that only certain types of clouds are amenable to seeding One of the most responsive is the winter orographic cloud, formed when air currents encounter a mountain slope and rise If the temperature in such a cloud is right, seeding can increase snow yield by 10 to 20 percent There are two major methods of weather modification In one method, silver iodide is burned in propane-fired ground generators The smoke rises into the clouds where the tiny silver-iodide particles act as nuclei for the formation of ice crystals The alternate system uses airplanes to deliver dry-ice pellets Dry ice does not provide ice-forming nuclei Instead, it lowers the temperature near the water droplets in the clouds so that they freeze instantly—a process called spontaneous nucleation Seeding from aircraft is more efficient but also more expensive About 75 percent of all weather modification in the United States takes place in the Western states With the population of the West growing rapidly, few regions of the world require more water About 85 percent of the waters in the rivers of the West comes from melted snow As one expert put it, the water problems of the future may make the energy problems of the 70s seem like child’s play to solve That’s why the U.S Bureau of Reclamation, along with state governments, municipal water districts, and private interests such as ski areas and agricultural cooperatives, is putting increased effort into cloudseeding efforts Without consistent and heavy snowfalls in the Rockies and Sierras, the West would literally dry up The most intensive efforts to produce precipitation was during the West’s disastrous snow drought of 1976-77 It is impossible to judge the efficiency of weather modification based on one crash program, but most experts think that such hurry-up programs are not very effective What is the main subject of the passage? A The scientific contributions of Vincent Schaefer B Developments in methods of increasing precipitation C The process by which snow crystals form D The effects of cloud seeding The word spawned in line is closest in meaning to A intensified B reduced C preceded D created Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the term weather modification? A It is not as old as the term cloud seeding B It has been in use since at least 1946 C It refers to only one type of cloud seeding D It was first used by Vincent Schaefer According to the passage, winter orographic clouds are formed A on relatively warm winter days B over large bodies of water C during intense snow storms D when air currents rise over mountains To which of the following does the word they in line 21 refer? A Water droplets B Clouds C Ice-forming nuclei D Airplanes When clouds are seeded from the ground, what actually causes ice crystals to form? A Propane B Silver-iodide smoke C Dry-ice pellets D Nuclear radiation Clouds would most likely be seeded from airplanes when A it is important to save money B the process of spontaneous nucleation cannot be employed C the production of precipitation must be efficient D temperatures are lower than usual What does the author imply about the energy problems of the 1970s? A They were caused by a lack of water B They took attention away from water problems C They may not be as critical as water problems will be in the future D They were thought to be minor at the time but turned out to be serious The author mentions agricultural cooperatives (line 31) as an example of A state government agencies B private interests C organizations that compete with ski areas for water D municipal water districts 10 It can be inferred from, the passage that the weather-modification project of 1976-77 was A put together quickly B a complete failure C not necessary D easy to evaluate IV Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.(15pts) List of headings i American water withdrawal ii Economic pricing iii What the future holds iv Successful measures taken by some v The role of research vi The thirsty sectors vii Ways of reducing waste viii Interdependence of natural resources ix The demands of development x The consequences for agriculture THE WATER CRISIS Per capita water usage has been on an upward trend for many years As countries industrialise and their citizens become more prosperous, their individual water usage increases rapidly Annual per capita water withdrawals in the USA, for example, are about 1,700 cubic metres, four times the level in China and fifty times the level in Ethiopia In the 21st century, the world’s limited supply of renewable fresh water is having to meet demands of both larger total population and increased per capita consumption The only practicable ways to resolve this problem in the longer term economic pricing in conjunction with conservation measures Agriculture consumes about 70% of the world’s fresh water, so improvements in irrigation can make the greatest impact At present, average efficiency in the use of irrigated water in agriculture may be as low as 50% Simple changes could improve the rate substantially, though it is unrealistic to expect very high levels of water-use efficiency in many developing countries, faced as they are with a chronic lack of capital and a largely untrained rural workforce After agriculture, industry is the second biggest user of water and, in terms of value added per litre used, is sixty times more productive than agriculture However, some industrial processes use amounts of water For example, production of kg of aluminium might require 1,500 litres of water Paper production too is often very water-intensive Though new processes have greatly reduced consumption, there is still plenty of room for big savings in industrial uses of water In rich countries, water consumption has gradually been slowed down by price increases and the use of modem technology and recycling In the USA, industrial production has risen fourfold since 1950, while water consumption has fallen by more than a third Japan and Germany have similarly improved their use of water in manufacturing processes Japanese industry, for example, now recycles more than 75% of process water However, industrial water consumption is continuing to increase sharply in developing countries With domestic and agricultural demands also increasing, the capacity of water supply systems is under growing strain Many experts believe that the best way to counter this trend is to impose water charges based on the real cost of supplies This would provide a powerful incentive for consumers to introduce water-saving processes and recycling Few governments charge realistic prices for water, especially to farmers Even in rich California, farm get water for less than a tenth of the cost of supply In many developing countries there is virtually no charge for irrigation water, while energy prices are heavily subsidised too (which means that farmers can afford to run water pumps day and night) Water, which was once regarded as a free gift from heaven, is becoming a commodity which must be bought and sold on the open market just like oil In the oil industry, the price increases which hit the market in the 1970s, coupled with concerns that supplies were running low, led to new energy conservation measures all over the world It was realised that investing in new sources was a far more costly option than improving efficiency of use A similar emphasis on conservation will be the best and cheapest option for bridging the gap between water supply and demand One way to cut back on water consumption is simply to prevent leaks It is estimated that in some of the biggest cities of the Third World, more than half of the water entering the system is lost through leaks in pipes, dripping taps and broken installations Even in the UK, losses were estimated at 25% in the early 1990s because of the failure to maintain the antiquated water supply infrastructure In addition, huge quantities of water are consumed because used water from sewage pipes, storm drains and factories is merely flushed away and discharged into rivers or the sea The modern approach, however, is to see used water as a resource which can be put to good use - either in irrigation or, after careful treatment, as recycled domestic water Israel, for instance, has spent heavily on used water treatment Soon, treated, recycled water will account for most farm irrigation there There are other examples in cities such as St Petersburg, Florida, where all municipal water is recycled back into domestic systems Another way of conserving water resources involves better management of the environment generally Interference with the ecosystem can have a severe effect on both local rainfall patterns and water run-off Forest clearings associated with India’s Kabini dam project reduced local rainfall by 25%, a phenomenon observed in various other parts of the world where large-scale deforestation has taken place Grass and other vegetation acts as a sponge which absorbs rainfall both in the plants and in the ground Removal of the vegetation means that rainfall runs off the top of the land, accelerating erosion instead of being gradually fed into the soil to renew ground water Global warming is bound to affect rainfall patterns, though there is considerable disagreement about its precise effects But it is likely that, as sea levels rise, countries in low-lying coastal areas will be hit by seawater penetration of ground water Other countries will experience changes in rainfall which could have a major impact on agricultural yield - either for better or for worse In broad terms, it is thought that rainfall zones will shift northwards, adding to the water deficit in Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean - a grim prospect indeed Questions - 10 Complete the summary below Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer Other ways of protecting supplies are to reduce water loss resulting from 8. in the supply systems and to find ways of utilising used water Longer term measures, such as improved environmental 9. would protect the ecosystem and ensure the replenishment of ground water for future generations Without such measures, future supplies are uncertain, especially when global warming is expected to interfere with rainfall patterns and to worsen the 10 already suffered by many countries today PART D: WRITING I Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged (15pts) It was his lack of confidence that surprised me What……………………………………………… He got over his operation very quickly He made a………………………………………… Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk All but…………………………………………… The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language There…………………………………………………………… The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic As soon as…………………………………………………… He deals calmly with everything (stride) Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations (effect) Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her (apple) I used to be familiar with every corner of this school (hand) 10 John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time (coincided) II Paragraph writing.(25pts) Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer (150 words) _ _ _ 10 Part five: Read the following passage and supply the correct verb forms and tenses (15p) AFTER THE FIRE Firemen (1 fight) ………… the forest fire for nearly three weeks before they (2 can get ) ………… it under control A short time before, great trees (3 cover) ………… the countryside for miles around Now, smoke still (4 rise up) ………… from the warm ground over the desolate hills Winter (5 come) ………… on the hills threatened the surrounding villages with destruction, for heavy rain would not only wash away the soil but would cause serious floods as well When the fire ( at last/ put out) …………………., the forest authorities ordered several tons of a special type of grass seed which (7 grow) …………… quickly The seed was sprayed over the ground in large quantities by airplanes The planes (8 plant ) …………… seed for nearly a month when it began to rain By then, however, in many places the grass (9 already take) ………… root In place of the great trees which had been there for centuries, patches of green (10 begin) ………… to appear in the blackened soil Your answer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 C: READING COMPREHENSION (60p) Part 1:Choose the best word(s) to fill in each blank in the following passage (15 p) SHOPLIFTING Last year, losses from shops through shoplifting and theft by staff amounted to over £1 billion There are many (1) for shopkeepers themselves to reduce shoplifting As with all types of crime, prevention is better than (2) .The best deterrent is the (3) of staff properly trained in how to identify potential shoplifters There are also many security (4) now available Video camera surveillance is a popular system, even with quite small retailers In clothes shops, magnetic tag marking systems that set off an alarm have proved their (5) However, there are many (6) measures that retailers should consider Better lighting and ceiling-hung mirrors can help staff to (7) all parts of the display area Similarly, simply arranging shelves and display units to allow clear (8) of vision is a good deterrent Another problem for retailers is the (9) of stolen credit cards to buy goods and services Many retailers avoid this by always checking the (10) of a card used for purchase Electronic systems are now available to (11) up the procedure Most companies keep a petty (12) box for small expenses They are a popular (13) for thieves It is not enough to have a box that locks A thief can steal it and then open it at leisure Lock it in a drawer as well Telephones typewriters, word processors and computers are also vulnerable because they are (14) Property marking is a good deterrent and helps the police return stolen goods if they are (15) _ And remember that in many businesses information is valuable to competitors and should be protected A opportunities B schemes C ideas D occasions A remedy B loss C cure D convictin A knowledge B presence C number D importancee A devices B methods C tricks O D machines A reliability B worth C valuation D identity A better B easier C simpler D bigger A notice B watch C control D regard A fields B areas C systems D angles A employment B application C technique D use 10 A honesty B forgery C validity D value 11 A speed B check C take D key 12 A money B bank C saving D cash 13 A robbery B target C aim D object 14 A portable B expensive C stolen D attractive 15 A reported B known C reveal D traced Your answer 11 12 13 Part : Supply each blank with one suitable word(15p) 14 10 15 Many tourists who visit Central America find (1) surprising to learn that the Mayas still live there Although it is true that their ancient civilization came to an end when their country was (2) over by the Spanish conquistadors, the Mayan people carried (3) living in the area Today there are an estimated 1.2 million Mayas (4) live in southern Mexico, and many other areas of Central America states have large Mayan populations as (5) Many of their stories and art forms have remained unchanged over time, and today, women weave clothing and carpets that have signs and symbols that are the same as those found in ancient temples The different patterns and symbols on these brightly coloured (6) not only look attractive, but can also communicate important information such as marital (7) Even though the majority of the Mayas are now Catholics, many of the festivals that they (8) _ part in are a mixture of the old rituals that their ancestors use to practise and more modern Christian elements It was perhaps the Mayas' ability to (9) _ and change that made it possible for them to survive to the (10) day Your answer 10 Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (15p) The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the most impressive Seven Wonders of the World Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the most impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water One possible explanation for the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to with the inhabitants’ irrigation system The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructures What is the passage mainly about? A A possible explanation for the decline of a civilization B Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia C The essential role water plays in farming D Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire What does the passage preceding most likely discuss? A Architecture of ancient Asian civilization B The form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire C Religious practices of the people of Angkor D The other six wonders of the world According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia A is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia B is one of the Seven Wonders of the World C was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor D became polluted due to a population explosion The word ‘seat’ is closest in meaning to A battle B chief C location D summit Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs? A They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean B They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes C They became non-functional due to overuse D They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples The word ‘reservoirs’ could best be replaced by A dams B lakes C rivers D wells The word ‘they’ refers to A reservoirs and canals C rice patties B temples and places D farmland It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire A depended upon rice as their main source of food B lost their food source due to excess rainfall C were intentionally starved by the farmers D supplemented their diets with meat hunted in the nearby jungles All of the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT A reduction of nutrients B loss of water supply C erosion of soil D contamination of soil 10 The word ‘decrepit’ is closest in meaning to A beneficial B incomplete C disorganized Your answer D deteriorated 10 Part Read the passage and the tasks that follow.(15p) INVESTIGATING CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE A For over 200 years, there has been an interest in the way children learn to speak and understand their first language Scholars carried out several small-scale studies, especially towards the end of the 19th century, using data they recorded in parental diaries But detailed, systematic investigation did not begin until the middle decades of the 20th century, when the tape recorder came into routine use This made it possible to keep a permanent record of samples of child speech, so that analysts could listen repeatedly to obscure extracts, and thus produce a detailed and accurate description Since then, the subject has attracted enormous multi-disciplinary interest, notably from linguists and psychologists, who have used a variety of observational and experimental techniques to study the process of language acquisition in depth B Central to the success of this rapidly emerging field lies the ability of researchers to devise satisfactory methods for eliciting linguistic data from children The problems that have to be faced are quite different from those encountered when working with adults Many of the linguist’s routine techniques of enquiry cannot be used with children It is not possible to carry out certain kinds of experiments, because aspects of children’s cognitive development – such as their ability to pay attention, or to remember instructions – may not be sufficiently advanced Nor is it easy to get children to make systematic judgments about language, a task that is virtually impossible below the age of three And anyone who has tried to obtain even the most basic kind of data – a tape recording of a representative sample of a child’s speech – knows how frustrating this can be Some children, it seems, are innately programmed to switch off as soon as they notice a tape recorder being switched on C Since the 1960s, however, several sophisticated recording techniques and experimental designs have been devised Children can be observed and recorded through one-way-vision windows or using radio microphones, so that the effects of having an investigator in the same room as the child can be eliminated Large-scale sampling programmes have been carried out, with children sometimes being recorded for several years Particular attention has been paid to devising experimental techniques that fall well within a child’s intellectual level and social experience Even pre-linguistic infants have been brought into the research: acoustic techniques are used to analyse their vocalisations, and their ability to perceive the world around them is monitored using special recording equipment The result has been a growing body of reliable data on the stages of language acquisition from birth until puberty D There is no single way of studying children’s language Linguistics and psychology have each brought their own approach to the subject, and many variations have been introduced to cope with the variety of activities in which children engage, and the great age range that they present Two main research paradigms are found E One of these is known as ‘naturalistic sampling’ A sample of a child’s spontaneous use of language is recorded in familiar and comfortable surroundings One of the best places to make the recording is in the child’s own home, but it is not always easy to maintain good acoustic quality, and the presence of the researcher or the recording equipment can be a distraction (especially if the proceedings are being filmed) Alternatively, the recording can be made in a research centre, where the child is allowed to play freely with toys while talking to parents or other children, and the observers and their equipment are unobtrusive F A good quality, representative, naturalistic sample is generally considered an ideal datum for child language study However, the method has several limitations These samples are informative about speech production, but they give little guidance about children’s comprehension of what they hear around them Moreover, samples cannot contain everything, and they can easily miss some important features of a child’s linguistic ability They may also not provide enough instances of a developing feature to enable the analyst to make a decision about the way the child is learning For such reasons, the description of samples of child speech has to be supplemented by other methods G The other main approach is through experimentation, and the methods of experimental psychology have been widely applied to child language research The investigator formulates a specific hypothesis about children’s ability to use or understand an aspect of language, and devises a relevant task for a group of subjects to undertake A statistical analysis is made of the subjects’ behaviour, and the results provide evidence that supports or falsifies the original hypothesis H Using this approach, as well as other methods of controlled observation, researchers have come up with many detailed findings about the production and comprehension of groups of children However, it is not easy to generalise the findings of these studies What may obtain in a carefully controlled setting may not apply in the rush of daily interaction Different kinds of subjects, experimental situations, and statistical procedures may produce different results or interpretations Experimental research is therefore a slow, painstaking business; it may take years before researchers are convinced that all variables have been considered and a finding is genuine Which paragraphs contains the following information? (You may use any letter more than once.) the possibility of carrying out research on children before they start talking the difficulties in deducing theories from systematic experiments the differences between analysing children’s and adults’ language the ability to record children without them seeing the researcher the drawbacks of recording children in an environment they know ………………… Complete the summary below Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer WAYS OF INVESTIGATING CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE One method of carrying out research is to record children’s (6) language use This can be done in their homes, where, however, it may be difficult to ensure that the recording is of acceptable (7) Another venue which is often used is a (8) , where the researcher can avoid distracting the child A drawback of this method is that it does not allow children to demonstrate their (9) An alternative approach is to use methodology from the field of experimental psychology In this case, a number of children are asked to carry out a (10) and the results are subjected to a statistical analysis D: WRITING Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one (5 pts) It's such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn't miss it It's too You have disobeyed, you will therefore be punished As a result Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to follow him this time Whether I'm absolutely sure that he took the money on purpose He couldn't Her success went beyond her expectation Never Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between three and eight words, including the word given Here is an example (0).(10pts) Example: Since John has now retired, you will both be able to travel John's you will now both be able to travel Answer: retirement means that The inspector showed us four potential health hazards (DREW) The inspector _to four potential health hazards 2.Mark was very surprised to see that his watch had been returned (SURPRISE) Much _had returned his watch I really felt relieved on completion of my thesis (SENSE) I felt a completed my thesis The news came as a terrible shock to us (EARS) We couldn't the news As I grow older, I distrust other people more and more (DISTRUSTFUL) The older I grow other people Part 3: Write a paragraph about 150 words to give your own opinion on the following topic: “Physical exercises are very useful to our health” (25p) HỘI CÁC TRƯỜNG CHUYÊN VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ ĐÁP ÁN MÔN ANH - KHỐI 10 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TẤT THÀNH TỈNH YÊN BÁI NĂM 2015 A LISTENING Part1 : You will hear a telephone conversation between a man and a woman discussing a hotel reservation Listen and circle the correct letters A - C.(10P) 1B, 2B, 3C, 4A, 5B Part 2: Listen carefully and complete the descriptions foot (a) black leather jacket 3.fat 4.clean shaven 5.early 20s Complete the sentences below 6.increased competition significant number 8.environmental groups 9.mayor 10.30th Part 3: 1T 2F 3F 4T 5T B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE(60p) Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (10 points) 1.A 2.C 3.D 11.C 12.C 4.C 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.A 13.D 14.D 15.B 16 B 17.C 10.D 18.B 19.B 20.B Part2: Each line in the following passage contains one mistake Underline the mistake and write down your correction The first one is done for you Language is considered a significant means for communication in (0) of international relations People in mordern world have not longer (1) no been boundto their own countries Moreover, in to keep informed with speedy (2) keeping scientific developments nowadays, they must widen them cooperative relations with those highly developing nations in other parts of the world Due to the fact (3) their that no one is able to communicate with any natives in the world, that is necessary (4) develope for people to choose to learn a foreign language like a worldwide common means d of communication That is why English has being chosenby almost people to be a (5) it foreign language to master More and more people use English and the number of (6) as those who learns English as a foreign language has been increased so rapidly that (7) been it is the highest nowadays (8) most (9) learn (10) increasi ng Part 3.Put one or two suitable prepositions in the blank of each sentence (10ps) out of out for up to down with up with up against up for away with back on 10 out of Part Complete the text by writing a correct form of the word in CAPITALS (0) has been done as an example (10 pts) holidaymakers likelihood unmistakable unfortunately awakening unfamiliarity unforeseeable/unforeseen Undoubtedly/ doubtless beneficial 10 wisdom Part5: Read the following passage and supply the correct verb forms and tenses (5 pts) 1/ had been fighting 6/ had at last been put out 2/ could get 7/ would grow 3/ had covered 8/ had been planting 4/ rose up 9/ had already taken 5/ was coming 10/ had begun C: READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Multiple choice A C B 4.A 5.B 6.C 11.A 12.D 13.B 14.A 15 D 7.B 8.A 9.D 10 C Part2 Supply each blank with one suitable word: 1.it taken 3.on who/that well clothes status 8.take 9.adapt present Part 3, Read the passage and choose the correct answer A D A C C 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.D 10.D Part Read the passage and the tasks that follow C Spontaneous H 3B acoustic quality C 8.researchcentre/center E comprehension 10 relevant task D: WRITING Part :Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one It's too wonderful an opportunity for us to miss As a result of your disobedience, you will be punished Whether we like the idea or not, we'll have to follow him this time He couldn't have taken the money by accident/chance Never had she expected that she would be so successful/ her success would be so great Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between three and eight words, including the word given Here is an example (0).(10pts) drew our attention to his/Mark's surprise, Mark/he saw that somebody/someone/they sense of relief when/once/after I (had) believe our ears when we heard the more distrustful I become of/I am of Part Notes: The mark given to parts is based on the following scheme: Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Tapescript Part You will hear a telephone conversation between a man and a woman discussing a hotel reservation First you have some time to look at questions – You will see that there is an example This time only, the conversation relating to this will be played first Barbara Sunrise Hotel Good Morning Barbara speaking John Hello My name is John Griffin I’d like to make a booking for tonight please Are there any rooms still available? Barbara Yes, there are a few left What were you wanting? John Well, I’m on a business trip so I only need a single room Mr Griffin is on a business trip so B is the correct answer Now we begin You should answer the questions as you listen, as the recording is not played twice Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions to Barbara Man Sunrise Hotel Good Morning Barbara speaking Hello My name is John Griffin I’d like to make a booking for tonight please Are there any rooms still available? Barbara Yes, there are a few left What were you wanting? John Well, I’m on a business trip so I only need a single room Barbara I don’t think that will be a problem Let’s look Yes… There’s single room left Shall I book it for you? John Barbara please? John Barbara you? John Barbara Yes please That would be great Right then Let me get a pen So, what’s your name again John Griffin That’s J-O-H-N G-R-I-F-F-I-N OK I’ve got that down Wait a minute You’ve been here before, haven’t Yes, that’s right I’ve stayed with you twice before Well, we should have your details already Let’s look at the cards Here we are So, John Griffin… from Sydney, right? John Barbara Yes, that’s right So, tell me if I’m wrong John Griffin, passport number 87637489 Age 30 John Barbara Yes, that’s right So, it’s a single room for nights Is your credit card number the same to confirm the booking? John Yes, it’s the same, but I’ll want you to forward the bill to my company again, if that’s OK? Barbara Oh yes, Mr Griffin That’s no problem at all Your company have always settled very promptly in the past And, what time can we expect you tonight Mr Griffin? John Well, the plane lands at 9.15pm so by the time I get through the formalities… that should take about 20 minutes… I should be at your place at 10.00 Will the restaurant still be open at that time as I’ll be hungry – I hate plane food! Barbara I’m afraid it’ll be closed by then Mr Griffin Can I organize some snacks to be left in your room? A burger? Fries? Sandwiches? John Yes, that would be great How about a cheese sandwich with fries? Barbara No problem sir I’ll see to that Oh the fries might be cold when you get in Part You will hear a news broadcast on a radio station First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15 Now listen carefully to the news broadcast and answer questions 11 to 15 Good morning and welcome to 2RC, your local radio news service for the Westley area And here are your headlines for this morning More news from the police into the jewellery robbery that occurred last Tuesday in the centre of town CompTec, the local computer hardware manufacturer has announced that it must cut 40 jobs New routes open up at the Westley International Airport Plans for the redevelopment of the Oakley Woods have been shelved A local cricket team make it to the regional finals And, get set for a heat wave First of all, police have released descriptions for the two men wanted in connection with the robbery at the local jewellery store, Nicholls, in the centre of town last Tuesday At 9am, just when the store was opening, men burst through the door and demanded bags to be filled up with jewellery Although the men were armed with baseball bats, the shopkeepers bravely attacked them and beat them off Although the men had motorcycle helmets on, these were knocked off during the scuffle and the shopkeepers were able to get a good look at them The first man is said to be about foot in height, slight build, dark hair and a small moustache He was wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and a black leather jacket The 2nd man is much shorter – around foot - with a fat build and red hair and clean-shaven He was wearing a dark blue sweater and black jeans They are both probably in their early 20s The police hope to issue photo fit pictures later today The public are urged to call Westley police if they think they recognise either of the men You now have some time to look at questions 16 to 20 Now listen to the rest of the news broadcast and answer questions 16 to 20 CompTec last night announced that they must release 40 workers This was blamed on a downturn in sales and increased competition The jobs to be lost will be a mixture of early retirement offerings and a spread from all departments in the company Westley International Airport has been awarded by CheapAir, the new low cost carrier, new routes into Europe The new routes will be into European countries though the details have not yet been released When the deals have been finalised, this will lead to a significant number of jobs Environmentalists were delighted this morning by the news that plans by the local council to develop the Oakley Woods area have been shelved The Woods were to have been developed into a shopping area but opposition from local residents and local environmental groups has led to a turn around by the local council and they will now look for an alternative site WestleyGreen, a local pressure group, says they are ecstatic that the council has bowed to the wishes of people in the area Mr George Finchly, mayor of Westley, made the announcement and said that the committee responsible took all available information into account before taking the decision and he hopes that Westley residents are happy that the local council are sensitive to their wishes when making decisions East Moors CC, a local league cricket club has made it to the finals of the Sunday league knockout cricket competition They will play the final at home on Sunday 30th August against Newbury CC Go along and support if you’re around that day, as you’ll be assured a great Sunday afternoon’s sport And finally, get set for a heat wave for the remainder of the month of August Weather experts have assured us that we will have weeks of unbroken sunshine till the end of the month Great news, but those of us who are experienced with the British weather will most likely greet this news with, “let’s wait and see" Part Youwill hear five speakers talking about a demonstration For questions 19 to 23, choose from the list A to F which statement applies to which speaker Use the letters only once There is one extra letter which you not need to use You now have thirty seconds to look through Part 1- Well, I had nothing to with It really I only happened to be in the square because I was doing the weekly shopping And, all of a sudden, lots of policemen arrived and started closing off the streets and redirecting the traffic And then a huge mass of people filled the street chanting slogans and waving banners 01 course, I've seen a lot of the same kind of thing on the telly, but seeing !! close.upwas a new experience for me I must admit that I wanted to see how it all would turn out so, as I'd done all my shopping, I around for a while I'm pretty new on the job and I was expecting some action Not a bit of it The demonstrators gave us no trouble at all.ltwas the motorists who were the problem - sitting there arguing when they can see a great wall of people in ITontof theml You'd think they'd have more sense But as far as the crowd goes, I was amazed by their self-control Not a single arrest - no trouble at all It was greatl 3-Just my luck! And I was running late as well I've only just moved to London so It's not surprising I don't know my way around yet But would the policeman help out? Not a bit of itll mean, it's bad enough to have all your plans changed, but when someone who doesn't have much else to do, won't take the time to show you the right way, you've every right to get annoyed It'S not surprising people complain about paying taxes when public servants anything but give service 4-On the whole I think It went very well Everything carne off just as I'd expected I told everyone while we were planning it, as long as the fanatics didn't turn up, things would go without a hitch No arrests, no reported injuries - just a nice day out for all concerned really Whether or not anybody listens to us and does anything about the situation remains to be seen 5-It was all they talked about in the pub for weeks before Everyone making comments about the miners' strike and going on about people arrested and injured and all that I was expecting to come back looking like a war casualty and I almost did I was hurt all right -a large bruise and a few small cuts but who believes you when you say that you walked into a lamp-post while someone else was talking to you? I'll never be able to show my face in the pub again That's the end Of Part " ... tên người đề: Trần Thị Ánh Nguyệt Sđt: 0913 310 100 11 KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ NĂM 2015 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT - MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI: 10 A LISTENING:... about them? HỘI CÁC TRƯỜNG CHUYÊN VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HÙNG VƯƠNG ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH- KHỐI 10 Năm 2015 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút Đề có 11 trang... Ngoại ngữ Năm học: 2014 - 2015 ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ ĐỀ THI: TIẾNG ANH, LỚP 10 - (Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút) ĐÁP ÁN PART A LISTENING I Listen and choose the best answer (10 pts) B C B A C II Listen