UBND HUYỆN ĐỊNH QUÁN PHÒNG GD & ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN LỚP NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 ĐỀ THI MÔN ANH VĂN ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm 120 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) (Không kể thời gian phát đề) SECTION I LISTENING (3 points – 0.2/each) There are two parts in this section You will hear each part twice After each part, you will have a fifteen-second pause to Part Questions from to (1.0 points - 0.2/each) Listen to Dawn talking about her trip to California Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions You will hear the conversation twice Dawn booked the concert ticket A on the internet B over the phone C by post Dawn’s plane ticket cost A £230 B £300 C £350 Dawn stayed in A a student hotel B a family friend’s home C a campsite Dawn thought the concert was A not very good B too short C too noisy Most of the time, Dawn was A on the beach B on a tour bus C in the shops Part Questions from to 15 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) You will hear a woman telephoning a car rental company to ask about car renting services For each blank, write no more than one word or numbers CAR RENTAL INQUIRY * Nationality: America * Contact number: (6) ……………………………… * Send written quote by: (7) ……………………………… * Price for renting: 3(8) $ ……………………………… per day Special requirements for the room: * an another (9) ……………………………… * most important facility: (10) ……………………………… Extra equipment: * they should have a (11) ……………………………… * as well as a (12) ……………………………… * Pick them free up from the (13) ……………………………… * The caravan driver’s age: (14) ……………………………… * The registered licence issued in: (15) ……………………………… SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 16 She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday A pulls B draws C moves D removes 17 The thief was to six months' imprisonment A given B sent C sentenced D changed 18 Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum - Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.'' - Mitchell: '' Art helps develop creativity.'' A I quite agree B You must be kidding C I'm of the opposite opinion D I don't think that's a good idea 19 – “ .” – “Thank you.” A What a lovely house! B Thanks for coming C Please help me with this D Sorry 20 Don’t worry They will the job as as possible A economically B economical C economic D uneconomically 21 It really gets me having to work so much overtime A up B on C by D down 22 It’s imperative that this letter immediately A were sent B sent C be sent D send 23 Most people in cities should cycling instead of using cars A rely on B take up C set up D get round to 24 It looks the game will be cancelled the rain stops A like/ unless B that/ as long as C as/ for fear that D as if/ unless 25 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B experience C attention D impression 26 None of us has ever _ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting A declared B persisted C approved D concluded 27 There was no in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left A good B use C worth D point 28 she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier A Since when B Just as C Now that D Just now 29 goes the bus; now we will have to walk! A On time B At once C There D Early 30 It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to a story A invent B combine C manage D lie 31 A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview A recommend B recommended C recommender D recommendation 32 She her husband’s job for his ill health A accused B blamed C caused D claimed 33 Is Marsha still here?' 'No She was the first A leaving B that she left C to leave D in leaving 34 In the hotel lobby the detective caught of the man he had been hired to follow A glance B view C vision D sight 35 She resented _ waiting for hours in front of the cinema A to be kept B keeping C being kept D being keeping Part Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 We find country life ……………………………… to live in the city prefer 37 ……………………………… people stand to benefit most from these policies employ 38 At present, solar cells are too expensive and ……………………………… to be used effeciency in the commercial generation of electricity 39 His English is not the ……………………………… in the class bad 40 Visitors said that the ……………………… of the people in Vietnam was most hospitable unforgetable 41 One of the …………… of English is that it is becoming simpler and simpler strong 42 The explaination of the accident is very ……………………………… confuse 43 Freedom of ……………………………… is one of the fundamental rights speak 44 Don't be so ………………………… We've only been waiting for a few minutes patient 45 ……………………………… acology will lead to a lot of natural disasters balance Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 points - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 Mr Logan’s instructions were such clear that no one had any questions 47 That the trees lose their leaves are a sign of winter 48 There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial 49 On heard the phone ring, I answered it immediately 50 I’d rather you don’t talk so loudly while I’m studying Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 It's very difficult to get in touch ………………… her because she works all day 52 Your request for an extension of credit is ………………… of question 53 She always has confidence ………………… her students’ abilities 54 Did you know that Linda is engaged ………………… a friend of mine ? 55 The bank manger wants to go ………………… the details of the loasn before he approves it File nghe + Đáp Án : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coMX0v5rD28 SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom When you (56) speakers of English from around the world, you (57) notice that they not all speak in the same way There are also some (58) in the words they use, including the names of (59) objects that are part of everyone’s daily life But although pronunciation and (60) are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (61) opposite sides of the world can understand (62) other quite easily It does not seem to (63) where they learnt the language And of course this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen (64) learning English too If you know English, you are more (65) to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia 56 A recognise B meet C find D attend 57 A originally B strangely C curiously D immediately 58 A mistakes B corrections C changes D differences 59 A common B popular C favourite D general 60 A reading B composition C dictation D vocabulary 61 A of B in C from D at 62 A each B one C the D some 63 A mine B care C matter D worry 64 A by B on C to D for 65 A likely B probably C possibly D luckily Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Dinosaurs were reptiiles that live during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozic Era, which is also known as the age of Reptiles The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength Then about 65 million years ago, they died out reather suddenly, never reemerge The word “Dinosaurs” comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard” Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying The biggest one weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in length Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually not larger than a chicken Scientists still not know what caused dinosaurs to disapear One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate It is believed that temperatures dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive/ 66 What is the best tittle for this passage? A History of the earth B Earth’s largest Reptiles C The Metabolism of Dinosaurs D The Domination of the land 67 It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about A 135 million years B 200 million years C 80 million years D 65 million years 68 The author uses the phrase “never reemerge” to indicate that the dinosaurs _ A went into hide B became extinct C lost their way D never died out 69 The word “one” in line prefers A lizards B terrible lizard C dinosaurs D appearance 70 The statements are true except:9 A The famous kinds of dinosaurs were brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex B Dinosaurs had been living during the Mesozic Era C All dinosaurs were giants D Scientists haven’t known what caused dinosaurs to disapear 71 The word “chilly” in line 12 means A very hot B warm C freezing D rather hot 72 According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs? A it was rather uniform B It guaranteed their survival C It varied quiet greatly D It made them the largest creatures ever on earth 73 For many millions of years, dinosaurs dominated the land because of their A size B appearance C length D strength and huge appearance 74 While dinosaurs became extinct, other species such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive because they were _ A fat B adaptable C giant D thin 75 The paragraph following the passage most likely disscuses A the ability of mammals to survive B other changes in the climate C protection of other species D another theory about the disappearance dinosaurs File nghe + Đáp Án : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coMX0v5rD28 Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap Fitness experts are now telling us that cycling is (76) ……………… ……… of the best forms of exercise As well as making you stronger and (77) ……………… ……… energetic, cycling also helps to improve your breathing Not only does correct breathing help your lungs develop, but it is (78) ……………… ……… good for your general well-being But for cycling to have the right effect on the body, you should cycle as often (79) ……………… ……… you can, because the more you practice, the better the results will be For people (80) ……………… ……… are not accustomed to doing exercise, cycling is a great start It also has (81) ……………… ……… advantages Because it is an outdoor sport, it allows you to spend time in the open air, and the idea of being able to escape (82) ……………… ……… the noise and traffic of the city is very attractive to many people In countries like Germany and Holland, (83) ……………… ……… cycling is extremely popular, special cycling lanes are often built along the side of the road This not only gives the cyclist more freedom, but it prevents accidents as (84) ……………… ……… , which are often caused by impatient drivers who can't wait to overtake a slow cyclist More and more people are taking (85) ……………… ……… cycling in other countries too, even if there are no special cycle lanes SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 90 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere  However 87 It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages  The boss is 88 He speaks more persuasively than his brother does  He is 89 “I hear you won the championship Congratulations!” Jane said to John  Jane congratulate 90 If I were you, I wouldn't tell anybody about the discovery  You’d Part 2: Questions 91 – 95 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the given word Do not change the given word 91 The manage failed to persuade her to take the job (succeed)  The manager ……………………………………………………………… her to take the job 92 The witness described the assassin in detail (description)  The witness ……………………………………………………………… of the assassin 93 “Don’t swim just after you have eaten.” she said to them (warned)  She ……………………………………………………………… just as they had eaten 94 He doesn’t get on well with his colleagues (terms)  He is ……………………………………………………………… his colleagues 95 Her parents didn't let her go to the rock concert (allowed)  She ……………………………………………………………… to the rock concert Part 3: Paragraph writing (2.0 points) People think that secondary school students should only learn such subjects as literature, mathematics, and English Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words to let people know your point of view Your paragraph should include at least arguments (You are not allowed to include your name, address or any personal information in the essay) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… File nghe + Đáp Án : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coMX0v5rD28 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END - 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