5 ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 ( CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT) ĐỀ SỐ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I LISTENING: You will hear each recording TWICE Part 1: You will hear someone giving a talk about global warming For questions 1-10, complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING Scientists say that with each (1) _ that goes by, the planet is getting warmer Scientists don't just take record low temperatures into account, they measure (2) _ temperature changes Research has proved that over the last (3) _ years, the Earth's average temperature has risen by about two degrees Solar flares are (4) _ that happen on the surface of the Sun Scientists say that the Sun's activity has decreased during the period (5) _ Some people think that there's no way carbon dioxide can be (6) _ to the planet Too much carbon dioxide (7) _ within the atmosphere Some people think global warming can create a longer (8) _ for plants While northern regions get warmer, the rest of the planet will suffer from (9) _, wildfires and expanding deserts For some people, climate change will make food expensive or even (10) _ to them Part 2: Questions 11-20 Questions 11-12: Answer the questions by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each question 11 When does the student have to move out of his present accommodation? 12 For how long did the college offer him a temporary room? Questions 13-16: Answer the questions by writing writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 13 Circle the problem that the student has now A No friends B No money and no place to live in C Homesick D No luggage 14 Circle the help that the Welfare Office can give A To provide long-term accommodation for him B To contact the accommodation service C To subsidize his rent payments D To offer him a grant 15 Where could the student get money? A From a bank B From a landlord C From the British Council D From the Student Union 16 How much could the student get as an emergency loan? A Up to ₤200 B About ₤ 250 C ₤220 D ₤2,000 Questions 17-20: Answer the questions by writing A WORD OR NUMBER in each space provided 17 Would the Union be able to provide a long-term emergency accommodation? 18 How much money does the student have left? 19 Will the student apply for an emergency loan? 20 How does the student feel after talking with the welfare officer? II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Exercise 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 Nathalie seems very tough at work She’s a different person at home, _ A though B although C as though D even though I kept out of the conversation because it _ me A wasn’t concerned B wasn’t concerning C didn’t concern D didn’t concern to The entire city was _ electricity last night – it was chaotic A no B almost no C hardly any D without Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _ twenty kilos A missed B lost C failed D fell He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _ man A searched B pursued C wanted D hunted Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _ materials A live B raw C crude D rude _, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather A Leaving uncovered B Having left uncovered C Left uncovered D Been left uncovered One way to let off _ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise A cloud B tension C steam D sweat Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _ in the field and possibly lead to a cure A earth B ground C soil D land 10 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _ on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun 11 The match will be screened on ITV with _ commentary by Any Gray A lively B live C alive D living 12 I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _ me the whole truth yesterday A could have told B told C have told D had told 13 As the drug took _, the patient became quieter A effect B force C influence D action 14 The dawn redwood appears some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world A was flourished B having to flourish C to have flourished D have flourished 15 His comments _ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case A reflect B bear C give D possess 16 All _ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life A what is needed B for our needs C the thing needed D that is needed 17 It is urgent that this letter _ immediately A was posted B posted C be posted D be post 18 John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: _ but I think it’s quite easy A I couldn’t agree more B I understand what you’re saying C You’re wrong D I don’t see in that way 19 It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _ American life A reflecting B reflects C is reflecting D reflected 20 I wish you’d the accounts I don’t have for numbers A a head B a mind C the heart D the nerve Exercise Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters Write your answers on your answer sheet SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1 BREATH) _ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2 SETTLE) _ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3 LIFE) _ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need November through April, snow conditions are (4 CONSIST) _ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5 LEGEND) _ “champagne powder” snow Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (6 REAL) _ There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding resorts on (7 PICTURE) _ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US Together, they present an (8 PARALLEL) _ winter paradise And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9 CARE) _ service in resorts that are (10 COMMIT) _ to delivering the highest quality amenities Exercise Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for each blank The government’s plans to reduce crime came for a lot of criticism from freedom groups I was the impression that you like Indian food This is one of the exceptions the rule The factory paid nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were the dole Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut for teaching I can’t cancel my arrangements such short notice All the police’s efforts to find him were vain The farmhouse we stayed in was completely the beaten track 10 She’s gone and this time it’s good Exercise 4: There are 10 errors in the following passage Identify and correct them Children who tell pop music does not interfere with their homework receive Line support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds Line requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at the same time Line with your appreciation of either being damaged Researchers have founded that Line listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving Line Similarly, pop music should not interfere with children homework The affect of Line pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors, such as Line how happy they are to be doing it These findings could be applied for the Line design of places which people have to take in large amounts of information very Line quickly They could, for example, be relevantly to the layout of pilot cockpits Line 10 on aircraft Line 11 III READING COMPREHENSION Exercise 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 THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the sun and the brightest object in the night sky The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk What is not similar, however, is Venus’s atmosphere in comparison to Earth’s atmosphere The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth Venus’s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth’s atmosphere although a thick cloud cover makes the surface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar mapping While the pressure and temperature of Venus’s upper atmosphere are comparable to those of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace Venus’s atmosphere is very thick due to a composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small amount of nitrogen If man could survive the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90 times that of Earth Venus’s extremely high temperature is thanks to the greenhouse effect caused by such a large amount of carbon dioxide The greenhouse effect is a process by which the sun’s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere Just like in a real greenhouse used to grow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation and warms Venus’s atmosphere Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric temperature than Mercury, even though Venus is twice the distance from the sun However, scientists postulate that Venus’s atmosphere was not always so hot [A] Studies show that large bodies of water were once on Venus’s surface but that eventually evaporation of all the water caused the runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet today [B] Thus Venus has become a critical study for today’s scientists, as human beings are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect [C] Our problems not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions [D] Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other This is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures and the transfer of heat by Venus’s strong winds Although winds on the surface of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth’s winds, Venus’s air is so dense that a slowmoving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet’s surface In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus’s atmosphere The Venera probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback In 1967, Venera successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon dioxide Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most of them succumbed to the crushing air pressure Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the passage According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star because A it is very bright B it is close to the sun C it can be seen from evening till morning D it is used to find the direction by sailors The word that in paragraph refers to _ A size B bulk C atmosphere D density Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information A Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus B If a man could survive its surface pressure C The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth D Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _ A the small amounts of nitrogen B the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide C growing plants D the high atmospheric temperatures In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _ A might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus B once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s C has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today D is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same Where would the sentence best fit? The word propagation in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A generation B elimination C evaporation D desecration Questions to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices that express important ideas in the passage The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… 10 ……………………………………………… Answer Choices A Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and caused a rapid increase in carbon dioxide B Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can even move large obstructions C Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere D If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface pressure E The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966 F Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s Exercise 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 SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA Lying on a bed almost on the (1) of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and the (2) of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) expert hands Only two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) the ocean Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) an increasingly popular reality in Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that peaceful time and space for their body and mind In the last four years, at (6) 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to (7) this need The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an ideal spa setting Picturesque environments (8) with a series of rejuvenating treatments bring the desired result The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their professional services as (9) as for the decor of their large treatment rooms Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room As all these take (10) in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from other spas where guests share rooms or changing areas Exercise 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 WIND - The untamable weather machine On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds they had experienced in 200 years Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (1) _ in just a few hours Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2) _ of the power of the wind It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a vital role in people’s lives across the world Without the formation and circulation of winds there would quite (3) be no climate Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’, and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4) back centuries The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more It affects as many as one in three people in its (5) , making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill In California, many people (6) the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave desert Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes, but for the (7) part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air around the planet Plants take (8) of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and wide Trees (9) on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth Spiders have been caught (10) a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers A made B caused C destroyed D completed A reminders B recollections C mementos D memorial A easily B rightly C surely D simply A last B originate C pass D date A line B road C path D bypass A despair B respect C dread D warn A most B maximum C majority D general A benefit B chance C occasion D advantage A need B trust C hope D rely 10 A traveling B hitching C borrowing D making IV WRITING Exercise Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given These words must not be changed in any way I would like to be able to speak French (HAD) I wish _ speak French It was raining cats and dogs (TORRENTS) The rain was _ temperatures enable the crystals to compress tightly On the other hand, if the snow surface melts and refreezes, this can create an icy or unstable layer D The second vital factor is the degree of slope of the mountain If this is below 25 degrees, there is little danger of an avalanche Slopes that are steeper than 60 degrees are also unlikely to set off a major avalanche as they ‘sluff’ the snow constantly, in a cascade of loose powdery snow which causes minimal danger or damage This means that slabs of ice or weaknesses in the snowpack have little chance to develop Thus, the danger zone covers the 25- to 60-degree range of slopes, with most avalanches being slab avalanches that begin on slopes of 35 to 45 degrees E Finally, there is the movement or event that triggers the avalanche In the case of slab avalanches, this can be a natural trigger, such as a sudden weather change, a falling tree or a collapsing ice or snow overhang However, in most fatal avalanches, it is people who create the trigger by moving through an avalanche-prone area Snowmobiles are especially dangerous On the other hand, contrary to common belief, shouting is not a big enough vibration to set off a landslide For questions 1–5, choose the correct heading for each paragraph A–E from the list of headings below (i-viii) There are more headings than paragraphs Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes List of headings i Examples of Major Avalanches ii Stability of the Snowpack iii What Sets Off an Avalanche? iv An Expert’s Comments v Steepness of Mountains vi Avalanche Peril vii An Avalanche Risk Table viii Types of Avalanche Paragraph A Paragraph B 3.Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph E For questions 6–10, Complete the table below Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the reading passage for each answer Write your answers in the spaces provided There is an example at the beginning (0) Type of avalanche Characteristics (0)………… avalanches also known as sluffs; steep slopes; (6)…… … shape; minor risk Slab avalanches thick layer of snow breaks off; set very hard once they stop; cause about 90% of (7)…………… Isothermal avalanches caused by weight of (8)………………… mixed in with the snow Powder snow avalanches Develop a cloud of loose snow mixed with air; (9)………… of all types of avalanche; more fast and cover a huge distance, even travelling (10)…………… Your answers loose 10 Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks The heart has long been considered to be (1)……… feelings of love dwell In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (2)…… the heart The heart has continuously been viewed (3)……… the place where love begins and develops Even the Bible gives (4)……… to love and the heart The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (5)……… to someone The strong feelings (6)……… the other person, especially in the early stages of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (7)…… According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (8)……… a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown This has been called the "fight or flight" (9………, meeting danger by fighting it or running away So with love, the heart accelerates and (10)……… becomes quick A when B where C that D what A to B from C with D at A like B as though C as D as if A reference B citation C preference D quote A attracting B attractive C attract D attracted A of B for C to D with A up B forward C on D upon A comprises B arouses C involves D includes A reactionary B reactor C reaction D reacting 10 A exhaling B breathing C inhaling D sweating SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D in your answers People can become very …………… when they are stuck in traffic for a long time A nervous B stressful C bad-tempered D pressed Mr Thomson is one of the most distinguished scientists in his ………… A matter B field C part D place There has been a great ……………… in her English A escalation B rise C increase D improvement The ……………… of the general election will be known today A result B decision C effect D choice The couple decided to …………… every month for their retirement A put some money away B put some money aside C take up some money D take some money away The taxi was so late reaching the station that my father ……………… missed his train A rarely B immediately C entirely D almost ……………an emergency arise, call 911 A Should B Can C Does D Will The doctor gave the patient …………….examination to discover the cause of his collapse A a thorough B an exact C a universal D a whole I'm saving all my pocket money ………………to buy a new PlayStation A out B down C up D away 10 Henry: " …………… " John: "Nothing." A What you do? B What's new? C How are you? D Are you a newcomer? Part 2: There are TEN mistakes in this passage Write them down and give the correction Write your answers in the space provided First come the PC, then the internet and e-mail; now the e-book is upon us, a hand-held device similarly in size and appearance to a video cassette The user simply rings off the website on their PC, selects the desired books, downloads them onto their e-book machine and sits down to read them For turning a page, the user simply taps the screen E-book technology is evolving rapidly, and with some of the newest handholds you will even get internet access But why would one want an e-book machine with reference to a book? Well, one selling point companies emphasized, when these devices 10 hit the market a few years ago, which is the space they save when going 11 on holiday E-books enlighten the load, literally Ten large novels can 12 be put onto a device that weighs less than the average paperback One 13 can understand why commercial interests seem to want us to change 14 After all, the whole production process at first plan by author 15 until delivery to the printer had been doing electronically for a while 16 now, so why not save a few million trees and cut out the hard copy? Part 3: Read the text and fill each gap with ONE suitable word GETTING ENOUGH EXERCISE While most people (1)…… to have a toned healthy body, not everyone enjoys (2)……… out at the gym In fact, many of us (3)……… sooner avoid any kind of vigorous exercise altogether, and may not even feel it is necessary Over the years, various health experts have assured us that keeping (4)……… simply requires a total of 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week Many people believe that a walk to the shops or some light housework constitutes moderate activity, but it turns (5)……… this may not be the case According to the British Association of Sport and Exercise, it is high (6)……… more specific advice was given about what actually constitutes moderate activity Housework, it seems, does not fall into this category Anyone who devotes a great deal of time every day to dusting and vacuuming no doubt wishes that it (7)………, but research has shown that women who spend over eight hours a day (8)…… housework actually tend to be slightly more overweight than (9)…… who none whatsoever The association, therefore, would prefer it if the public were instructed as to exactly what (10)……… of physical activity to aim for Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Use and don’t change the word given Write 2-5 words in total Please not eat crisps in the classroom! RATHER I'd ………………………………………… ,,,, crisps in the classroom I wish I hadn't bought that expensive watch! BUYING I ………………………………………………………………… … expensive watch The boss wouldn't object to you going early today OBJECTION The boss would not .you going early today I regret not taking your advice FOLLOWED If only ………………………………………………………………… … your advice You must exactly what the teacher tells you CARRY You must ……………………………………… instructions exactly SECTION D: WRITING Part 1: You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book Within 80 - 90 words, write a letter to him / her Use your name and address as David Parker – 123, Green Street, Wonderful City …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: Write a paragraph of about 200 words about the following statement: Teamwork offers a lot of benefits in the modern society To what extent you agree or disagree? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ SECTION A: LISTENING (15 points) Part 1: (1pts × Qs): B G F D A Part 2: (1pts × 10 Qs) 1.decade long-term 3.100 6.oxygen 7.simply SECTION B: READING(30 points) Part (1pts × 10 Qs) B C 6.A 7.A Part 2: (1pts × 10 Qs) vi viii loose water Part (1pts × 10 Qs) 1B 2C 3C 8.experience 4.minor 5.2005 to 2010 explosions water shortages 10 patterns 3.C 8.A 4.D 9.D ii teardrop largest 4C 5D 5.D 10.B v 6B iii deaths 10 uphill 7A 8C 9C SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR(30 points) Part 1: (0,5pts × 10 Qs) 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 6.D 7.A 8.A 9.C Part 2: (1pts × 10 Qs) Line 1 2 3 5 10 11 14 10 15 Part 3: (1pts × 10 Qs) Mistake come similarly rings off For turning newest handholds with reference to which is enlighten at had been doing Correction came similar calls up To turn latest handhelds in preference to is lighten from has been done 10B 5.B 10.B wish/want time working did would on/doing fit those/women out 10 kind Part 4: (1pts × Qs) rather you didn't eat regret buying that have any objection to I had followed carry out the teacher's SECTION D: WRITING (25 points) Part 1: (12pts) Length (2ps): 80-90 words Ideas (3ps): Organization and Style (3ps): informal Vocabulary and grammar (4ps) Part 2: (13pts) Length: (2ps) : 200 words Organization & style: (3ps) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Ideas (4ps): a provision of main ideas and appropriate details and examples Grammar and Vocabulary (4ps) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students ĐỀ SỐ ĐỀ THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – TIẾNG ANH 11 Năm học: 2013 – 2014 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION ONE: LISTENING (4pts) Question 1: Listen to people ringing an office to ask to speak to someone.The person is not in Tick what the callers Leave a message Make an appointment Call back later Wait Ask to speak to someone else Question 2: Listen to four people being interviewed for jobs Tick the correct information below Education Secondary school College/ university The job Previous experience Office job Factory job Shop assistant Hospital job Hotel job A lot some none Question 3: You will hear questions from a job interview Listen and choose the best answer to each question I was a student Three months ago Not quite Yes, I have Quite well Two Not very well Yes, I can In Edinburgh From 1982 to 1986 In London Three Two years In 1986 $150 a week Yes, It was SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5 pts) I Choosing the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,5 pt) A tragedy B tradition C track D tragic A dreadful B dream C dreamily D dreamer A stopped B needed C sacked D missed A tough B.enough C thorough D much A police B miss C fist D list II Choosing the word whose main stress syllable is different from the other (0,5pt) A arrival B reception C prestigious D literal A computer B dependence C horizon D obvious A luxury B cosmetics C protection D investment A prescription B assassinate C Accuracy D Ambiguous A romantic B popular C financial D reduction Question 1: Choose the best option: (1,5pts) Tom and Mary never came to class late A So did we B Neither did we C We did either D Neither we did I remember to Hanoi when I was a very small child A taking B to take C to be taken D being taken Helen asked me the film called “Star Wars” A if I had seen B have I seen C have you seen D if had I seen At first I found to get used to .on the other side of the road A it difficult - drive B difficult - drive C it difficult - driving D difficult- driving Had we known your new address, we to see you A would have come B will come C would come D came I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made .that story A out B up C off D down She warned me A to not it B I should it C about to it D not to it .had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor A Scarely B Never C No sooner D Just Jason’s professor had him his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the committee A rewrites B rewriting C rewrite D to rewrite 10 The problems .last year caused to the committee members to table the proposal temporarily A were discovered B which was discovered C that discovered D discovered 11 One……………adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A from five B in five C at five D with five 12 Because the vase is very fragile, it must be handled with A caring B careful C care D carefully 13 She helped to obtain funds to found and maintain her husband’s college A get B order C observe D send 14 Time and ……………….the boxer aimed devastating blows at his opponent A later B next C then D again 15 He ……………….extremely difficult standards for himself A made B set C built D put up Question Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: (0,8 pt) Jane (1 join) our firm twelve years ago She had worked for the previous seven years with an advertising company and (2 acquire) much useful experience For the first eight years with us, she (3 work) in the Sales Department, and (4 work) there when I became a Managing Director Since then she (5 work) as my personal assistant, and (6.prove) .herself to be outstandingly capable on many occasions She (7.work) on the top floor, in an office next to mine, but at the moment she (8.work) .in London on a special assignment Question Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each sentence: (1,7 pts) She has one of the biggest in Britain (COLLECT) The judge told him it was to drink and drive, and banned him for a year (RESPONSIBLE) The keys were locked inside the car , a side window was open (LUCKY) Three firms are in .for the same contract.(COMPETE) It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the .species (DANGER) The government is spending a lot of money in the attempt to fight against (LITERATE) These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly (COMFORT) Burning coal is an way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper (ECONOMY) 9.What time you………………….start work? (USE) 10.There are ice on the pavement which made it is very difficult to walk as it was so………(SLIP) 11.The …………staff consists of ten experienced journalists (EDIT) 12.How are you getting on with your……… course in Russian?(CORRESPOND) SECCTION THREE:READING (6pts) Question 1: Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word (2pts) How easy is (1) to understand another person’s character? My friend Jack was once a rather annoying person He was always getting (2) trouble because he was so disobedient In class he was very talkative and never stopped (3) jokes The teachers all told him (4) was impolite because he interrupted them When I met him, he was very unfriendly and didn’t want to talk to me (5) .all People told me he stole things and that he was dishonest His school work was terrible He didn’t take any pride in his writing, he never (6) enough time doing his homework, and that he was not at all conscientious One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man Jack hated violence and he fought them all (7) they ran away He was awarded a medal for bravery After that people changed their (8) .about him Question 2: Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank (2pts) PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to the telly and not enough (1) other activities like sports and reading A survey recently carried out on people’s viewing habits (2) not disapprove it It shows that young people in Britain spend on (3) twenty three hours a week in front of the television, (4) works out at over three hours every day What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a week We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts Just about (5) household in the country has a television and over half have two or more According (6) the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well The Education Minister said a (7) weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should spend more time reading Unfortunately, parents are not setting a good example: adults (8) reading than young people In fact, reading is (9) the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes They would(10) listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home A at B on C for D in A does B C is D has A time B Sunday C weekend D average A which B what C who D where A none B neither C every D all A for B to C with D on A lot B little C number D few A more B better C less D most A on B to C at D in 10 had better B prefer C like D rather Question Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2pts) After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000 Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’ decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes 1.Where was Alfred Nobel born? A in America B in Spain C In Sweden D In Switzerland 2.When did the first award ceremony take place? A 1901 B 1895 C 1962 D 1968 3.Why was the Nobel prize established? A to resolve political differences B to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity C to spend money D to honor the inventor of dynamite 4.In which area have American received the most awards? A peace B literature C economics D science 5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A Awards vary in monetary value B Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners C Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention D A few individuals have won two awards SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5pts) Question 1: Read the passage and find out an odd word out in each line There is an example in the first line (0,8pt) to I could to remember one of the good things I did While I was walking along the road the other one day I happened to notice a small brown leather purse which lying on the pavement I picked it up and had opened it to see if I could find out the owner’s name There was nothing in it except of some small change and a photograph of a woman about 40 years old Though I put the photograph back and took the purse to the police station, at where I handed it to the sergean in charge Before I left, the sergeant he made a note of my name and address in case of the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me Question Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (1,6pts) Our house is going to be painted by a local firm => We are It was such a dull play that he fell asleep => The play She didn’t say a word as she left the room => She left the room “I didn’t steal the bicycle” he said “I just borrowed it.” => He denied but admitted I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents => No sooner Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas? => Are we Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam => Had Her grief was so great that she almost fainted => So Question 3: 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 (0,6 pt) “Don’t sit in front of the computer for too long,” our teacher told us WARNED Our teacher………………………………………………………… in front of the computer for too long We got lost coming home from the leisure centre WAY We couldn’t………………………………………from the leisure centre Mary din’t find it difficult to pass her driving test DIFFICULTY Mary had…………………………………………her driving test I always trust Carla’s advice SOMEBODY Carla……………………………………………………………advice I always trust We appear to have been given the wrong address AS It……………………………………………….we have been given the wrong address I couldn’t understand the instructions for my new DVD player SENSE The instructions for my new DVD player didn’t……………………………………….me Question Write a passage (about 200 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of television (2pts) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… - The End - ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ SECTION ONE: LISTENING (4đ) Question 1: Listen to people ringing an office to ask to speak to someone.The person is not in Tick what the callers Leave a message x Make an appointment x Call back later x Wait x Ask to speak to someone else x x Question Listen to four people being interviewed for jobs.Tick the correct information below Education Secondary school x x College/ university x x The job Office job Factory job x Shop assistant x Hospital job x Hotel job Previous A lot x experience some x none x x Question 3: You will hear questions from a job interview Listen and choose the best answer to each question I was a student In london x Three months ago Three x Not quite Two years x Yes, I have x In 1986 Quite well Two x $ 150 a week x Yes, It was Not very well x Yes, I can In Edinburgh x From 1982 to 1986 SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (5điểm) Phonetics I ( 0,5 pt) B A B C A II (0,5 pt) D D A C B Question 1: Choose the best options: (1,5đ) Chọn câu (0.1đ) B D A C A B D A C 10 D 11 B 12 C 13 A 14 D 15 B Question 2: Give the correct of tense of the verbs in brackets: (0,8đ) Đúng câu (0.1đ) joined had acquired worked/ was working was working has been working/has worked has proved works is working Question 3: Use the correct form of the words in brackets: (1,7đ) Đúng từ (0.1đ) collections irresponsible Luckily competition endangered illiteracy uneconomical uncomfortable disused 10 slipperry 11 editorial 12 correspondence SECTION III READING COMPREHENSION: (6đ) Question 1: (2đ) Điền từ (0.25đ) it into making/ telling he at spent until minds Question 2: Gap-fill: (2đ) Điền từ (0.2đ) B A D A C B D C A 10 D Question 3: (2đ) C A B D C SECTION FOUR: WRITING: (5đ) Question 1: (0,8 pt): Đúng câu (0.1đ) one which had of though at he of Question 2: Biến đổi câu (1,6đ): Viết câu (0.2 đ) The play was so dull that he fell asleep We are going to have our house painted by a local firm She left the room without saying a word He denied having stolen/ stealing the bicycle but admitted having borrowed/ borrowing it No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam So great was her grief that she almost fainted Question 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 (0,6 pt) Our teacher warned us not to sit in front of the computer for too long We couldn’t find our / the / way home from the leisure centre Mary had no difficulty in passing her driving test Carla is somebody……/ whose advice I always trust It seems / as if / though we have been given the wrong address The instructions for my new DVD player didn’t make/ sense to me Question 4: Bài luận (2đ) - The End - ... END - ĐỀ SỐ SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH CẤP THPT HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 - Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi có 10... CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT QUẢNG BÌNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng năm 2013 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ... Almost  Most 52 C for  to 53 A The violence  Violence 54 C are  is 55 D attended  unattended IV READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: (10 points) 56 A 57 C 61 C 62 B 58 B 63.A 59 D 64 D Part 2: (10 points)