UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12 - THPT Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi 28 tháng 03 năm 2014 ================ Điểm thi Bằng số: Giám khảo Họ tên: Giám khảo Họ tên: Bằng chữ: Chữ ký: Chữ ký: Số phách * Ghi chú: Đề thi gồm 08 trang Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi PART I PHONOLOGY (1.0 POINT) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three (0.5 pt) A rhinoceros B vehicle C whale D uninhabitable A faithful B failure C fairly D fainted A archaic B archive C choir D archery A suggestion B congestion C digestion D devotion A Islamic B isle C aisle D island Your answers: 1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5……… II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three.(0.5 pt) A undertake B disappear C represent D stimulate A psychological B representative C qualification D popularity A appointment B sentiment C arrangement D agreement A submarine B endangerment C priority D rhinoceros A European B especially C emotional D considerate Your answers: 1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5……… PART II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7.0 POINTS) I Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.(2.0 pts) The government is expected to _ steps against the unemployment A use B make C take D apply The taxi had to because the traffic lights had turned red A set up B catch up C cut up D pull up I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months A As far as B So much as C Much more than D Except that His wife died last year and he still can’t _ to terms with her death A get B go C come D contribute I am afraid a rise in salary is just now A out of sight B out of control C out of date D out of the question We were working overtime to cope with a sudden _ in demand A surge B boost C impetus D thrust These painkillers after about two hours A wear off B drop off C turn down D stand for I’ve got a _ headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture ThuVienDeThi.com A beating B drumming C hammering D throbbing Their flat is decorated in a _ combination of colors A tasteful B sweet C delicious D tasty 10 Could you lend me some money? I’m very _ of cash at the moment A scare B short C low D down 11 Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the of her children A concern B care C advantage D sake 12 our project was unnecessary, we would not have invested in it A Had we thought B Unless had we thought C If had we thought D As we had ever thought 13 The red light goes on outside the studio door to let people know that you are _ air A on the B by C in D through the 14 Although the cyclist was unhurt, his bicycle was _ between the lorry and the wall A clapped B crushed C split D banged 15 _, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties A By and large B Altogether C To a degree D Virtually 16 Those campers are really _ They have no idea how to set up a tent A blue B black C green D white 17 On he had won, he jumped for joy A telling B he was told C being told D having told 18 Every Christmas of my childhood was the same My father late for lunch, weighed down with presents for the family A would arrive B had arrived C was arriving D got used to arriving 19 , he remained optimistic A Though badly wounded he was B Badly wounded as he was C As he was badly wounded D As badly wounded he was 20 _ leaves last should turn off the lights A The person B Who C Anyone D Whoever Your answers: 1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5………6………7…… 8……… 9………10…… 11………12…… 13……… 14…… 15…… 16………17…… 18…… 19………20…… II Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or particle (1.0 pt) She wasn’t allowed in the cinema because she was _ age As darkness fell, there was nothing but to make _ the nearest village Would you care to comment any troublesome students in your class? This street is named one of our heroes I’m sorry that I let you by arriving so late According to a recent survey, most people are _ good terms with their neighbors Nobody was taken by his story although it seemed convincing at first The old lady fainted but the nurse was soon able to bring her _ I could probably work _ the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator 10 He says he’s feeling a bit color today Your answers: 1…… … 2…… … 3… …… 4…… .… 5… …… 6…… …7… … 8…… … 9…… .…10… … III Use the correct forms /tenses of the verbs given.(2.0 pts) - What a shame! I’d rather you (1 not dismiss) like that - I'm sorry, I wasn't in when you came round I would like (2 see) you - Would you be so kind as (3 switch off) the lights when leaving? - The portrait is widely known (4 paint) by an Italian ThuVienDeThi.com - Can you keep calm for a moment? You (5 always make) noise in class - When I noticed the blank stare he (6 give) me, I (7 realize) that he didn’t understand me - It’s imperative that the wildlife program (8 broadcast) tomorrow - You (9 be) more careful You (10 avoid) having had this accident Your answers: 1………… ……….……………… …… ………… ………….… …………… … ………….… …………… ….….…… ………… …………… … …………… … ………………….…… ……… ……………… …………… … 8.……… ……….……………… …… ………… ……….….… 10 …………… ….………….… IV The passage below contains 10 errors Identify and correct them (0) has been done as example (1.0 pt) Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the (0) hotter young film stars around at the moment His face has been on the covers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few moths and he has been the subject of countless articles, rumors and showbiz gossip Leonard doesn’t like reading about him because “I read things about me that I’ve never said in my life and never did” Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974 He’s a Scorpio His full name is Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio His mother is Germany and his father Italian-American They called him Leonardo because when his mother was still pregnant, he started kicking while she was stood in front of a painting by Leonardo De Vinci His friends call him Leo He has a scar from when he was stinging by a Portuguese man-of-war His parents separated before he was born, so his mother moved to a poor neighborhood of Hollywood there Leo grew up At school he was very good at imitating people, especially Michael Jackson This made him very popularly His childhood hero was Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea After appearance in TV commercials and episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the TV sitcom starring Kirk Cameron Leonard played the part of Luke, a homeless boy Lately, he played the part of Jim Carroll in The Basketball Diaries But he has really become famous since he acted in the film Titanic Example: hotter > hottest Your answers: Mistake 1…………………………………… 2…………………………………… 3…………………………………… 4…………………………………… 5…………………………………… 6…………………………………… 7…………………………………… 8…………………………………… 9…………………………………… 10…………………………………… Correction …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… V Use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses (1.0 pt) The ceremony marked the Queen’s and the time she started to rule (throne) The boy was very violent and his parents found him (manage) People in the village no longer use water in that well because of its (pure) Street noise is one of the of living in a big city (advantage) The talks were We didn’t reach agreement on anything (produce) ThuVienDeThi.com Unless something is done about unemployment, the _ (look) for the future is not good Sam was accused of stealing some (confidence) documents from the safe Most people agreed that Christmas has become too (commerce) The mother of the child hurried (breath) to her neighborhood drugstore 10 When someone starts a new job, he may feel rather _ (orientation) at the beginning Your answers: 1………… ……….……………… …… ………… ………….… …………… … ………….… …………… ….….…… ………… …………… … …………… … ………………….…… ……… ……………… …………… … 8.……… ……….……………… …… ………… ……….….… 10 …………… ….………….… PART III READING (6.0 POINTS) I Read the passages and choose the best answer (2.0 pts) Passage A (1.0 pt) A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is wellprotected A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty When you have to go out, leave – at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and not leave any curtains wide open The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more “imaginative” could soon be uncovered by the intruder It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar’s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe Before going to bed you should double – check that all windows and shutters are locked No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defense against intruders A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Be aware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure When you have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine Ask to see an identity card, for example If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder Far better to telephone the police and wait for help A well-protected house _ A is regarded as a challenge by most criminals C is less likely to be burgled According to the writer, we should ThuVienDeThi.com B is a lot of bother to maintain D is very unlikely to be burgled A give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out B avoid leaving our house empty C only go out when we have to D always keep the curtains closed The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot A is a useful place to hide it B is imaginative C is where you always find a spare key D is a predictable place to hide it The “aforementioned precautions” refers to steps that _ A will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not B will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home C are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe D will stop a potential burglar Gaining entry to a house through a small window _ A is surprisingly difficult B is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door C is tried only by very determined burglars D is not as difficult as people think According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms A are good value for money B cost a lot of money but are worth it C are luxury items D are absolutely essential items The writer argues that fitting a chain and eye hole _ A gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine B will prevent your home from being burgled C avoids you having to invite people into your home D is only necessary for elderly people The best title for the text is A Increasing Household Crime B What To Do If a Burglar Breaks into Your Home C Protecting Your Home from Intruders D Burglar Statistics Passage B (1.0 pt) The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history This quartet of extraordinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records They inspired a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney joining them later that year George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles in 1960 American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon's and McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “Love Me Do” and “Please, Please Me” The Beatles’ U.S tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, filmed in 1964 and 1965 The socalled British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the singles charts, followed by the release of their first film During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “ Nowhere Man” and “Eleanor Rigby.” Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “Michelle” and “ Yesterday,” which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication Lennon’s sardonic music with lyrics written in the first person, and Mc Cartney’s songs that created scenarios with off beat individuals, contributed to the character of the music produced by the group In addition to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress For a variety of reason, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966 The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970 However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups, alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been able to win together ThuVienDeThi.com What does the passage mainly discuss? A The history and music of the Beatles B The history and milestones of rock music C The fashion and music popular in the 1960s D The creation and history of a music group According to the passage, how many members were in the band, formed in 1956? A Four B Five C Six D Seven According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talent? A John Lennon and Paul McCartney B George Harrison and John Lennon C Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best D John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison The author of the passage implies that the Beatles A competed with American musicians B wrote their music as a group C became popular relatively quickly D were active in social movements According to the passage, the Beatles' fame grew as a result of A Chuck Berry’s involvement B their American tour C two movies made in the U.S D their first two hits The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles A became more complex than at the beginning of their career B declined in quality and political significance C were dedicated to women named Eleanor and Michelle D made them the richest musicians in the world The word “acquired” is closest in meaning to A imparted B attached C imprinted D attained According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success? A In the late 1950s B After their break-up in 1970 C During the early and mid-1960s D Throughout their lifetimes The word “ scenarios” is closest in meaning to A sceneries B situations C life stories D love themes 10 According to the passage, how did Lennon and McCartney enhance the music of the group? A They struggled to reach stardom in the United States B They composed lyrics to scornful songs and ballads C Their music added distinctiveness to the Beatle’s repertoire D Their loneliness and sadness made their music popular Your answers: 1…… … 2…… … 3… …… 4…… .… 5… …… 6…… …7… … 8…… … 9…… .…10… … II Read the passage and choose the best answers (2.0 points) Almost all governments in sub-Saharan Africa are faced with the problems of a growing human population and limited financial resources In this situation, many other topics are (1) to be higher on their list of priorities than the protection of the many species in danger of extinction Nevertheless, much can be done South Africa is home to an astonishing array of wildlife, ranging from elephants and rhinoceros to thousands of species of insects Herds of animals that are (2) for extinction elsewhere are free to roam over 70,000 square kilometers of nature (3) Yet these areas only account for six percent of the country so that, increasingly, private land and farms are playing a (4) role in conserving wildlife As a result, some progress has been made The black rhinoceros, numbering 100,000 only fifty years ago, was decimated by the trade in its horn for medicines in Asia and ornamental (5) for weapons in the Middle East but the (6) are that the trends towards the (7) of the species has at least been halted, if not reserved The change has (8) about largely because of greater co-operation between government and private agencies The law has been much more (9) enforced Poachers now face heavy (10) and sentences of ten years in prison Those who live close to protected areas now feel they have a stake in the preservation of the country’s wildlife This is an immense advantage in ensuring the survival of the species A bound B assured C granted D undoubted ThuVienDeThi.com A directing A enclosures A chief A grips A signs A abolition A brought A extremely 10 A amounts B going B folds B main B handles B signals B elimination B come B firmly B fees C heading C parks C major C holds C marks C removal C gone C strictly C prices D proceeding D reserves D superior D levers D symbols D suppression D turned D strongly D fines Your answers: 1…… … 2…… … 3… …… 4…… .… 5… …… 6…… …7… … 8…… … 9…… .…10… … III Fill in each gap with one suitable word (2.0 points) Many of the things we do, depend on receiving information from other people Catching a train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information that is stored, processed and communicated In the past this information (1) to be kept on paper in the form of, for example, books, newspapers and timetables Now more and more information is put on (2) Computers play a part in our everyday lives, sometimes (3) us even realizing it Consider the use of computers in both shops and offices Big shops, especially chain stores with branches (4) over the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information They have to make (5) there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to re-order before stocks (6) out, to decide which things are selling well and so on All these processes are performed quickly and efficiently by computers A (7) of office work in the past involved information on paper Once it had been dealt with by people the paper was put (8) for future reference This way of working was (9) particularly easy or fast A (10) system is much more efficient Your answers: 1………… ……….……………… ………………….…… ……… …… ………… ………….… ……………… …………… … …………… … ………….… 8.……… ……….……………… …………… ….….…… …………… …… ………… ……….….… …………… … …………… … 10 …………… ….………….… PART IV WRITING (6 POINTS) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the given one (2.0 pts) I rarely sleep in the afternoon I’m not in It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out Not for It seems that no one predicted the correct result No one I was not well enough to play football that day I didn’t feel Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission Without He would never agree to sell his business, even if he received a very temping offer However You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police ThuVienDeThi.com Refusal It’s sad, but employment is unlikely to go down this year Sad It was his lack of confidence that surprised me What 10 My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night My grandfather didn’t have II Rewrite the sentences in such a way that mean almost the same as those printed before them You have to use the word in brackets in your sentences, and you mustn’t change the word in any way.(2.0 pts) He always makes everything look so difficult (weather) -> Although he had his legs cut off after a serious accident, he competed in the Olympic Games and won a medal (prevent) -> In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football (shoulders) -> Only final-year students are allowed to use the main college car park (restricted) -> All the witnesses said the accident was my fault (blame) -> He bought a new jacket without having planned to (spur) -> He bought moment Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish (as) -> I really don't know what you're talking about (faintest) -> III Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter.(2.0 pts) Dear Mrs Philip, I see/ your advertisement/ today’s ‘Cambridge News’ I / like/ apply/ job/ look/ your two children/ mornings At present, I / be/ student/ local Technical College, / I study English / part time Although I / only twenty / old / I have lot / experience / care / children I have brothers / sisters / younger / myself / last year I / work / London / Mother’s Help / ten months During / time, I / responsible / three–year–old boy / his mother / be / work If you think I / suitable, please ring me / 72386 / we can arrange / time / meet The best time / call / be / p.m.,/ I / be always / home / that time I look forward to talking to you Yours sincerely, _ THE END _ ThuVienDeThi.com HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM HSG ANH (THPT - 2013-2014) PART I PHONOLOGY (1.0 POINT) I 0.5 pt: 1.D C D D A II 0.5 pt: 10 A D C B A PART II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7.0 POINTS) I 2.0 points C D A C 5.D A 7.A D 9.A 10 B 11 D 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 C 17 C 18 A 19 B 20 D II 1.0 pt under for on after down on in round out 10 off III 2.0 pts hadn’t been dismissed to have seen to switch off to have been painted are always making was giving realized (should) be broadcast should have been 10 could have avoid IV 1.0 pt young -> youth him-> himself did -> done Germany -> German stood -> standing stinging -> stung there -> where popularly -> popular appearance -> appearing 10 Lately -> Later V 1.0 pt enthronement unmanageable impurity disadvantages 5.unproductive outlook confidential commercialized breathlessly 10 disoriented PART III READING (6 points) I 2.0 pts: Passage A: 1.0 pt C A D Passage B: 1.0 pt A D B D D A 8.C D A C B A D C B A C B 10 C B C 10 D II 2.0 pts 1.A C B III 2.0 pts used sell / run computers lot without aside/away ThuVienDeThi.com all not/never sure/certain 10 computerized PART IV WRITING (6.0 points) I 2.0 pts I’m not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon Not for another five years did the whole truth about the murder come out No one seems to have predicted the correct result I didn’t feel up to playing football that day Without absolute secrecy this mission would not have succeeded/ been successful/ been a success/ would have failed However tempting the/ an offer (was) much he was offered/ much an offer might be he would never agree/ tempting an offer may be he will never agree to sell his business Refusal to give a breath sample (to the police) could lead to your arrest / your being arrested Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year What I found surprising was his lack of confidence 10 My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night II 2.0 pts He always makes heavy weather of everything His legs being cut off did not/ could not prevent him from competing in the Olympic Games and winning a medal In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football (The use of ) the main college car park is restricted to final-year students All the witnesses said I was to blame for the accident He bought a new jacket on the spur of the moment Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about III 2.0 pts Dear Mrs Philips, I have seen/ saw your advertisement in today’s ‘Cambridge News’ I would like to apply for the job (of) looking after your (two) children in the morning(s) At present, I am a student at the/your/ a / my local Technical College where / and I study/ am studying Although I am only twenty (years old), I have (got/had) / a lot of experience (of/in) caring for children I have brothers and sisters (who’re) younger than myself and last year I worked / was working in London as a Mother’s Help for ten months During that/this time I was responsible for a three-year-old boy when / while/ whilst / because/ as / since his mother was working/ at work If you think that I am/would / could / might / may be suitable please ring me on 72386 so (that)/ in order that/ and we can arrange a time to meet The best time to call is/ would be/ (at) p.m., since/ as/ because I am always (at) home at/ by that time 10 ThuVienDeThi.com ... look forward to talking to you Yours sincerely, _ THE END _ ThuVienDeThi.com HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM HSG ANH (THPT - 2013- 2014) PART I PHONOLOGY (1.0 POINT) I 0.5 pt: 1.D C D D A II 0.5 pt: 10 A D... During / time, I / responsible / three–year–old boy / his mother / be / work If you think I / suitable, please ring me / 72386 / we can arrange / time... a big city (advantage) The talks were We didn’t reach agreement on anything (produce) ThuVienDeThi.com Unless something is done about unemployment, the _ (look) for the future is not good