Trêng THPT Hµm Rång §Ò thi chän ®éi tuyÓn häc sinh giái líp 12 M«n: TiÕng Anh Thêi gian lµm bµi: 150 phót Ngµy thi: 14/9/2010 I. Pronunciation: A. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part. 1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy 2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom 3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered 4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour 5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators B. Choose the word with the different stress pattern. 6. A. secure B. garbage C. pressure D. household 7. A. family B. solution C. confidence D. mischievous 8. A. obedient B. biologist C. responsible D. secondary 9. A. secret B. reserve C. discuss D. attempt 10. A. decision B. annoying C. personal D. suportive II. Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news. Two of their fishing boats (1) ……been caught in the storm (2) ……… had blown up during the night. In 1 the cottages round the harbour people stood (3) …… their doors (4) …… worried to talk. The rest of the fishing fleet had (5) ……. the harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched (6) …… the wives and families of (7) …… missing men. Some had (8) ……… thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (9) ……. be cold and tired. (10)……… dawn began to break over (11) ……… the east, a small point of light was (12) …… in the darkness of the water and a (13) minutes later, (14)……was a shout. (15)…… long, the two boats (16) ……. turning in, past the lighthouse, to the (17) ……… of the harbour. The men (18) …… helped out of their boats, and (19) …… they were stiff (20) ………. cold and tiredness, they were all safe. III. Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form 1. It is imperative that the letter (send) . at once. 2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel) to Nha Trang. 3. Up to now , we (complete) . four tests. 4. The students (punish) . yesterday is my brother . 5. I think the play (perform) . now. 6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) . it very carefully at home. 7. It has been suggested that the government (assist)… .…… the poor in improving their living condition. 8. By the time he…(become) heavy weight boxing champion, he …(win) over thirty fights. 9. He looked frightened as if he (see) a ghost. 2 IV. Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters. 1. Their ………. has lasted a life time. friend 2. Everyone has a number of … but none has many true friends. acquaint 3. Cats are supposed to have nice ………… . live 4. The evening was ……… spent playing and talking . enjoy 5. The cost of ……… must be paid by the buyer . carry 6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was ………… . weigh 7. He lives in an attractive….part of Sydney RESIDE 8. We must learn about keeping the environment ………… . pollute 9. He finds it difficult to accept ……from others. CRITICISE 10. The film is entertaining but full of historical…… ACCURATE V. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. 1. He has been ill . flu for a week . 2. I’m . any having more meetings. 3. She will remain here the rest of the day. 3 4. A good friend always stands for you when you are trouble. 5. Jim managed to climb into the house . means . a ladder he found. 6. I’d like to thank you, behalf everyone who was rescued . 7. Julia has nothing . common . Bill, they are quite different. VI. Rewriting: a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.  I took it . 2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment.  On . 3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.  No sooner 4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.  Much to . 5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.  Rather b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using 4 the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. 1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD 2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON 3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. given 4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. Knowledge VII. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Smallpox was the first widespread disease to be eliminated by human intervention. In May, 1966, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations was authorized to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eliminate the disease in one decade. At the time, the disease posed a serious threat to people in more than thirty nations. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated but eleven years after the initial organization of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations but also to isolate patients with active smallpox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Reward for reporting smallpox assisted in motivating removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. By April of 1978 WHO officials announced that they had isolated the last known case of the disease but health workers 5 continued to search for new cases for additional years to be completely sure. In May, 1980, a formal statement was made to the global community. Today smallpox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide. 1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The World Health Organization B. Smallpox Vaccinations C. The Eradication of Smallpox B. Infectious Disease 2. The word “threat” in line 4 could best be replaced by A. debate B. humiliation C. bother D. risk 3. What was the goal of the campaign against smallpox? A. to eliminate smallpox worldwide in ten years B. to decrease the spread of smallpox worldwide C. to provide mass vaccinations against smallpox worldwide D. to initiate worldwide projects for smallpox, malaria and yellow fever at the same time 4. According to the passage, what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of smallpox? A. Vaccinations of entire villages B. Treatment of individual victims C. Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations D. Extensive reporting of out break 5. The word “isolated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A. separated B. restored C. attended D. located 6. How was the public motivated to help health workers? A. By educating them B. By rewarding them for reporting cases 6 C. By isolating them from others D. By giving them vaccination 7. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to A. officials B. health workers C. victims D. cases 8. Which statement does not refer to smallpox? A. People are no longer vaccinated for it B. It was a serious threat C. Previous projects had failed D. WHO mounted a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease 9. It can be inferred that A. no new cases of smallpox have been reported this year. B. malaria and yellow fever have been eliminated. C. smallpox victims no longer die when they contact the disease. D. smallpox is not transmitted from one person to another. 10. When was the formal announcement made that smallpox had been eradicated? A. 1980 B. 1966 C. 1978 D. 1976 VIII. Choose the best answer from A,B,C or D to complete each of the following sentences. 1. There isn’t any sugar, I’m afraid. You’ll have to …………… A. run out B. put up with C. do withoutD. make for 2. How much money do you manage to …………… ? A. come into B. go in for C. deal with D. live on 3. The weather was fine, and everyone was …………… the coast. 7 A. going in for B. making forC. joining in D. seeing about 4. I was passing their house, so I …………… Claire and Michael. A. dropped in on B. came up with C. got on with D. ran into 5. I don’t really ……………. winter sports very much. A. deal with B. face up to C. go in for D. get round to 6. Losing my job was a great shock, but I think I’m …………… it. A. seeing to B. putting up with C. standing for D. getting over 7. Sheila’s gone to ………… having a new phone installed. A. see about B. deal with C. get round to D. ask after 8. I’ve had to ………… a lot of insulting behaviour from you! A. look down on B. put up with C. stand up for D. get on with 9. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach ………… our disappointment. A. got overB. faced up to C. saw to D. made up for 10. Jack has decided to ………… the time he spends watching television. A. run out of B. see to C. cut down on D. come up with IX. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his vast fortune in trust as a 8 fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace. The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the field of competition. Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by the Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars. 1. What does this passage mainly discuss? A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind 2. Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel? A. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy B. He is now living in Sweden C. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes D. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients 3. How often are the Nobel prizes awarded? 9 A. Five times a year B. Once every two years C. Once a year D. Twice a year 4. The word “outstanding” in line 4 most closely means ………………… . A. recent B. exceptional C. unusual D. established 5. The word “will” in line 5 could be best replaced by ………………… . A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document C. a future intention D. a free choice 6. A Nobel prize would NOT be given to ……………… . A. an author who wrote a novel B. a doctor who discovered a vaccine C. a diplomat who negotiated a peace D. a composer who wrote a symphony 7. The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to ……………. . A. tribute B. anniversary C. candidate D. prize 8. The word “appropriate” in the passage most closely means ………………. . A. prestigious B. suitable C. customary D. transitory 9. Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust? A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes 10. Why are the awards presented on December 10? A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust 10 . Trêng THPT Hµm Rång §Ò thi chän ®éi tuyÓn häc sinh giái líp 12 M«n: TiÕng Anh Thêi gian lµm bµi: 150 phót Ngµy thi: 14/9/2010 I. Pronunciation:. watched (6) …… the wives and families of (7) …… missing men. Some had (8) ……… thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (9) ……. be