PHỊNG GD & ĐT CẨM KHÊ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi gồm 05 trang Chú ý: Thí sinh làm vào đề thi Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu gì, kể từ điển A LISTENING: PART 1: Listen and fill in the table with information about Alan (1.6 pts) Write your answers here: Information Occupation Age Gets up at Goes to work Has lunch in Comes home at In the evening he goes to Goes to bed at PART 2: You will hear a teacher talking about a camping trip For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space: (1.4 pts) Camping Trip Coach leaves school at (1) ………………………on Monday morning Bring : one bag or case a (2)………………………… , warm clothes (3)………………… …… things pocket money to spend on (4) and (5)………………….………… Catch a bus outside (6)………………… ……… to Southport Friday pm: check notice board in the (7)……………………… ………hall B PHONETICS: I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D ( 10 points) A new B sew C few D nephew A design B preserve C basic D.physical A naked B sacred C beloved D kicked A debt B birth-mark C obstacle D forbid A disease B seat C beneath D instead II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others ( 10 points) A advice B beauty C picture D postcard A decide B describe C biscuit D divide A selfish B correct C purpose D surface DeThiMau.vn A document B comedian C perspective D location A destroy B table C window D homework C LEXICO-GRAMMAR: I Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D ( 30 points) They have many well- ……… engineers here A qualify B quality C qualified D qualification The novel made him ……… famous in the country A be B to be C been D being My TV is broken I wish ……… soon A it would be repaired B it will be repaired C it is repaired D it was repaired He hardly has anything nowadays, ……….? A has he B doesn’t he C doesn’t she D hasn’t she I’m sorry I’m not ……… fast A used to drive B used to driving C used to drove D used to driven Neither the children nor their mother ……… aware of the danger A were B was C has been D is The accident ……… while he was driving to the office A occurred B was occur C was occurred D was being occurred Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ……………… to leave? A thinking B planned C around D about The police are looking for a man of……………… height A medium B extra C tall D special 10 A seaman spends most of his life A at the sea B at sea C on sea D at seas 11 Today is the day ……………… I can never forget A whom B when C which D why 12 It was ………………………… as I expected A such good holiday B so good holiday C so good a holiday D so a good holiday 13 “We’ll keep……………………………”Nga said to Yoko ……………… the end of the week A on touch/ in B in touch/ in C in touch/ at D in touch/ at 14 When her husband arrived home after a hard day at work, she was sitting on the sofa,………… A watched TV B watch TV C was watching TV D watching TV 15 Who was the first person …………………….the South Pole? A reaching B who reaches C to reach D reached II: The following passage contains 10 errors Find and correct them (10 points) It is a custom in Britain and in most European country to celebrate a person’s birthday Members of the family and close friends are supposed being present at the party If they can’t come they may send a gift by post At the birthday party, the person which gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all people present and thanks him for the gifts The mother usually made a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake-shop A number of candles are placing on top of the cake and would be lighted when the party starts The number of the candles is also the old of that person After the light is out they all sings a song “ Happy birthday to you” Then they play any games or sing or dance together 10 III Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences ( 10 points) 1.There was loud ………………………….…… as the clown fell off the ladder ( LAUGH) His friends tried to………………….him from attempting the dangerous climb ( COURAGE) 3.He studied ……………………………………… when he was at universities ( ECONOMY) 4.There are very few………………………… places left on earth ( EXPLORE) 5.Computers were not………………………available until the 1950s ( COMMERCE) DeThiMau.vn She likes going………………with her classmates ( PICNIC) 7.It’s not easy to change one’s ………………………….( BELIEVE) 8.The President was a very ………………… man ( POWER) 9.China is one of the world’s leading ……………………… of rice ( PRODUCE) 10.It is quite safe to go near the volcano It has been………………… for many years ( ACT) 10 IV Give the correct tense or form of the verds in brackets ( 10 points) Our house (1 break) into while we ( spend) our weekend in the coutryside We (3.work) for so long Let’s stop What you (4 do)there? Why are you under the table? I wish you (5 clean) the house everyday Your answers: …………………………………… …………………… ……………………………… ……………………………… ………………… ……………… 4.…………………………………… ……………………… ……………………………… ………………… D READING: I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions (20 pts) Speech is one of the most important (1) of communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (2) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) that everyone agrees stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very (4) The basic (5) of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite (6) But the more words you know, the more ideas you can (7) and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (8) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (9) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (10) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance a ways b reasons c rules d tests a be examined b be talked c be understood d be spoken a sounds b languages c systems d talks a important b expensive c simple d easy a word b vocabulary c grammar d structure a good b fluent c well d perfect a grow b need c pass d express a most b main c certain d full a send b talk c say d pass 10 a asks b understands c knows d shows II Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B,C or D (10points) During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school This is a normal development becoming independent of teenages trying to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up them Parents should their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plan but should not push them to talk if they not want to Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with drugs, alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary DeThiMau.vn This passage is taken from a………………………… A handbook for parents B school timetable C teenage magazine D book for children Why adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to? A Because most teenagers are quite B Because teenagers not want to talk to other people C Because teenagers think adults are not honest D Because most teenagers hate adults When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual? A When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them B When adults give them a lot of money to spend C When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school D When adults talk to them about smokimg, alcohol and drugs Some teenagers experiment with drinking and smoking because…………… A cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere B cigarettes and alcohol are cheap C women like smoking and drinking like men D they regard them as a mark of adultdhood The word behavior in the passage most nearly means………………… A feeling B manners C activities D reaction III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word ( 20 points) It is not easy for adult students of learning English to improve their pronunciation Unlike children, adults often find it hard to change the(1) _they speak This is why adults have (2) _ difficulties in pronunciation than the children There (3) several things that international students of English can to (4) Their pronunciation and to learn(5) well They can join an English pronunciation class or practice speaking (6) listening to English(7) speakers as much as possible Watching TV programs in English is also a good way (8) improving your pronunciation The best way to improve your(9) is to learn English in an English speaking country (10) _ you can learn the language as well as its culture 10 E: WRITING: I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it ( 20 points) She couldn’t sleep because the traffic was noisy The noise ………………………………………………………… They believe that Mary will get the scholarship Mary ……………………………………………………………… We should something to prevent pollution Something ………………………………………………………… It is three years since I last wrote to her I …………………………………………………………………… I advise you to give up somoking You’d…………………………………………………………………………………… It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon I am……………………………………………………………………………………… You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones Nowhere……………………………………………………………………………………… His second attempt on the world record was successful He broke ……………………………………………………………………………………… We covered the floor with an old sheet and then started painting the ceiling Having…………………………………………………………………………………………… DeThiMau.vn 10 As he has behaved badly, he must be punished Because of……………………………………………………………………………………… II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word (10 points) What’s on your mind at the moment? ( ABOUT) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… When you eat a lot, you get fat ( MORE) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Paul is different from what he used to be ( CHANGED) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… You will find me waiting for you outside the station ( BE) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Harry’s home is still in Spain, isn’t it ? (LIVES) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III Complete the sentences, using the words given ( 10 points) I / see/ plane / crash /hill/ burst /flames ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… He/ not /allow/ us /go out/ boat/ yesterday /as strong / wind/ blow ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… You/ see/ garden/ its best/ you/ be/ here /last /week ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.There /be /increase /road/ accident / in / few years ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… How ungratefull /you / not greet/ former teacher /meet/ him ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END DeThiMau.vn ANSWER KEY A: LISTENING PART 1: Listen and fill in the table with information about Alan (1.6 pts-0.2 points for each correct answer) Information Write your answers here: Occupation Lorry driver Age 25/ twenty-five (years old) Gets up at 6.00 / six o' clock Goes to work 6.30 / six o'clock Has lunch in A transport café / A transport cafe Comes home at 5.00 / five o' clock In the evening he goes to The pub Goes to bed at 10.00 / ten o' clock PART 2: You will hear a tourist guide talking to a group of people about a trip to the countryside For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space: (1.4 pts-0.2 points for each correct answer) 7.45 sleeping bag swimming souvenirs drink(s) Post office entrance B PHONETICS: I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D ( x =10 points) B 2.C C A D II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others ( x =10 points) A C B A A C LEXICO-GRAMMAR: I Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D ( 15 x = 30 points) 1.C 11 C A 12 C A 13 C A 14 D 5.B 15 C B A D A 10 B II: The following passage contains 10 errors Find and correct them (10 x1 =10 points) country countries2.beingtobe 3.which who 4.him them 5.made makes 6.placing placed 7.would will oldage 9.sings sing 10 any some III Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences ( 10 x =20 points) laughter discourage economics unexplored picnicking belief powerful producers IV Give the correct tense or form of the verds in brackets ( x =10 points) commercially 10 inactive 1.was broken would clean were spending 3.have been working are- doing DeThiMau.vn D READING: I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions (20 pts - points for each correct answer) A C A A B C D B C 10 D II Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B,C or D (5 x =10points) A C A D 5.B III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word ( 20 points) way more are improve English and native of pronunciation 10 where E: WRITING: I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (10 x = 20 points) The noise of the traffic prevented her from sleeping Mary is believed to get the scholarship Something should be done to prevent pollution I haven’t written to her for three years You’d better give up smoking I am not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs Jones He broke the world record on/ at his second attempt Having covered the floor with an old sheet we started painting the ceiling 10 Because of his bad behaviour, he must be punished II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word ( x =10 points) What are you thinking about at the moment? The more you eat, the fatter you get Paul has changed I will be waiting for you outside the station Harry still lives in Spain, doesn’t he? III Complete the sentences, using the words given ( x =10 points) I saw a plane crash/ crashing into a/ the hill and burst into flames He did not allow us to go out in the boat yesterday as a strong wind was blowing You would have seen the/ my garden in its best if you had been here last week There has been an increase in road accidents in the last few years How ungrateful of you not to greet your former teacher when you met him The end DeThiMau.vn DeThiMau.vn ... the 195 0s ( COMMERCE) DeThiMau.vn She likes going………………with her classmates ( PICNIC) 7.It’s not easy to change one’s ………………………….( BELIEVE) 8.The President was a very ………………… man ( POWER) 9. China... precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (8) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (9) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express... any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary DeThiMau.vn This passage is taken from a………………………… A handbook for parents B school timetable C teenage