SỞ GD ĐT NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU 4 CỤM THI LIÊN TRƯỜNG QUỲNH LƯU HOÀNG MAI ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG 11 (LẦN 1) NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018 Môn thi TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề) HỌ VÀ TÊN SỐ BÁO DANH SỐ PHÁCH SỞ GDĐT NGHỆ AN ( CỤM THI LIÊN TRƯỜNG QUỲNH LƯU HOÀNG MAI ) (Đề thi gồm 11 trang) ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG 11 (LẦN 1) NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018 Môn thi TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề) Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Họ tên chữ k.
SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU CỤM THI LIÊN TRƯỜNG QUỲNH LƯU- HOÀNG MAI ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG 11 (LẦN 1) NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề) HỌ VÀ TÊN:……………………………………………… SỐ BÁO DANH:…………………………………………… SỐ PHÁCH: ……………………………………………… SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN CỤM THI LIÊN TRƯỜNG QUỲNH LƯU- HOÀNG MAI (Đề thi gồm 11 trang) ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG 11 (LẦN 1) NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề) Số phách Điểm số: Họ tên chữ ký GK 1: Điểm chữ: Họ tên chữ ký GK 2: SECTION A – LISTENING Part 1: You will hear a report from an Australian’s news program For questions 1-15, fill in each blank with one missing word Newsreader: This is the o’clock news for Tuesday 25 November And first the headlines: The Prime Minister has (1) to help the drought stricken farmers in the (2) part, of the country who haven’t seen rain for nearly two years And i Sydney, a group of school children are successfully rescued from a plane which landed in the sea shortly after take-off (3) workers are on strike in Melbourne over a pay (4) and the strike looks set, to spread to other states And on a fashionable note, there ' s to be a new look for the staff of QANTAS, Australia’s (5) airline The Prime Minister has pledged today that he will make (6) dollars available to help the drought stricken farmers who have not seenrain for years, get through the next five years Money that was to have been spenton the re-structuring of Sydney’s road system has been (7) to what the Prime Minister described as 'a more worthy cause' Farmers are to receivefinancial assistance to help see them through the worst drought in over 50 years.Many farmers feel that while the money is (8) it has come too late to save them and their farms from financial ruin and are angry that the (9) did not act sooner A group of school children who were (10) in a privately chartered aeroplane from Sydney to Queensland to take part in a musical concert found themselves swimming for the (11) when their aeroplane had to land in the sea just three minutes after taking off from Sydney (12) The pilot managed to bring the aircraft and its 50 (13) down safely in the calm waters of Botany Bay where boats and pleasurecraft were able to come to the rescue of the boys The fact that it was a weekend meant that there were hundreds of boats in the bay enjoyingthe good weather and this undoubtedly helped the rescue (14) 'We owe our lives to the skill of the pilot ' said one of the boys, but the pilot replied (15) that it was 'all part of a day’s work' However, all their musical instruments were lost, and they never got to play at their concert Your answers: 10 13 11 14 12 15 Part 2: You will hear a talk about the accommodation at a holiday resort and its activities available For questions 16-25, write T (True) or F (False) 16 17 18 19 20 At the Rainforest Lodge, there aren’t any telephones and newspapers Birds’ sounds are the only thing the guests can hear from the cabin balcony The guests are told to wait about an hour for dinner Guests mightn’t get the information guides of each day’s activities on the coach At the Orchid and Fungi Tour, guests get places on foot or by Four-Wheel vehicles 21 22 23 24 25 Guests can have lunch on the fishing trip at the tour to the waterfalls Guests have a wide range of choices among the tours at Rainforest Lodge The speaker appreciates the Spotlight Tour’s attraction Guests can watch wildlife feeding all the time of each day in the Spotlight Tour March is the good time to notice the running waterfalls For questions 26- 30 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer What THREE items of clothing does the speaker recommend for the rainforest? 26 27 28 Which TWO things in the rainforest does the speaker give a warning about? 29 30 Your answers: 16 19 22 25 28 17 20 23 26 29 18 21 24 27 30 Part You will hear a conversation between a counselor and her student, John For questions 3140, choose the best answer (A, B or C) 31 These sessions with a counselor are a compulsory for all students b available to any students c for science students only 32 The counselor says that new students have to _ a spend more time on the college premises b get used to work independently c work harder than they did at school 33 John complains that the resource a has limited opening hours b has too few resources c gets too crowded 34 The counselor suggests to John that a most other students can cope b he needs to study all the time c he should be able to fit in some leisure activities 35 Before being able to help John the counselor needs to a talk with some of his lecturers b consult his tutor c get more information from him 36 John’s main problem is a his poor health b not knowing how to complete his assignments successfully c not having any dictionary 37 What does the counselor advise John to after writing the draft? a have time to check errors b raise the questions c rewrite the draft 38 Who does the counselor suggest that John check notes with? a a lecturer b a friend c cassettes 39 John is advised to choose the topics of a stories in the novels or newspaper b the physical appearance c general interest 40 It would be a good idea for John to have a to help him read the topics better a novel b newspaper c dictionary Your answers: 31 33 35 37 39 32 34 36 38 40 SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D in your answer: _ the bottle, Mike poured the drinks for everyone a To open b To have opened c Being opened d Having opened Since she failed the exam, she had to for it again a pass b take c make d sit _ your efforts and talent, we wonder whether you can work full time for us or not a By means of b In regard of c With respect to d On behalf of John the last bus But I’m not sure a may have missed b must have missed c missed d should have missed A: “Thanks a lot for your help.” ~ B: “ .” a My pleasure b You shouldn’t care c It was easy work d My happiness Nothing can the loss of the child a make up with b make up for c with d come up with According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbors a relations b acquaintances c relationships d terms He avoids Mrs Daisy because he thinks he is in her bad _ a books b notes c chalk d erasers That inexperienced teacher doesn’t seem _ enough to cope with the excellent students of this gifted class a competence b incompetent c competently d competent 10 We went out for a meal to _ our friendship a draw b tie c cement d stick 10 II Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes Max and Carol’s wedding is to be hold next week Max never thought he could find the woman of his dreams He became a successful businessman in the age of 37 He has worked hardly all his life to get off university and then set up a company to provide a stable outcome The problem was that meetings and hard work made it difficultly for him to meet a suitable partner Last year, when he wanted to settle down, he looked around and found that all his old friends and woman colleagues were already married Some friends suggested going to bars or dance clubs Therefore, he thought the girls who went to these places were not mature and seriousenough Other 10 suggestion was to look for a partner online In fact, Max had a lot of online 11 friends, but he did not trust them, as they usually hid their real identity He was 12 beginning to feel alone and hopeless when he saw an advertisement about the 13 Speed Dating and Matchmaking Centre Your answers: Line Mistake Correction Line 10 Mistake Correction SECTION C – READING Part 1: Read the passage and choose the best answer: The combination of music and study has long been a (1) of disagreement between adults and children Parents and teachers alike maintain that silence is important when learning, (2) youngsters insist that their favorite sounds help them concentrate Now a study shows that the grown-ups have been (3) all along Psychologists in Florida tested how fast students wrote essays with and without music in the (4) They found that the sounds (5) progress down by about sixty words per hour “This demonstrates clearly that it is difficult to (6) with listening and writing at the same time,” said Dr Sarah Randall She also (7) to the conclusion that it is a myth that instrumental music is less (8) than vocals “All types of music (9) the same effect,” she said in her report “One’s ability to pay attention and write fluently is likely to be (10) by both vocal and instrument music,” she added Dr Randall claimed the research (11) that the idea that music could improve performance was wrong “ Writing an essay is a complex (12) You are recalling information and putting it in (13) An additional stimulus in the form of music is (14) to distract.But music is not the only distractor What is (15) worrying is that more and more teenagers are studying in front of the Television a basis b foundation c source d reason a whereas b unlike c besides d despite a precise b right c valid d true a setting b background c surrounding d circumstances a slowed b reduced c lowered d decreased a manage b support c cope d stand a reached b drew c arrived d come a bothering b intruding c distracting d interrupting a made b had c brought d kept 10 a disturbed b interfered c bothered d shocked 11 a pointed b displayed c demonstrated d presented 12 a project b concern c scheme d task 13 a order b arrangement c line d pattern 14 a bound b unlikely c about d supposing 15 a partly b largely c particularly d mainly Your answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part 2: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word Write the words in your answers Being independent is being (16) to take care of yourself, and not having to rely on (17) else That is what many young people strive (18) However, the ability to live independently does not develop naturally: you need a (19) of life skills to stop relying on your parents and older siblings (20) those skills, time management is probably the most important one With good time-management skills, you can build your confidence and self-esteem These skills will also help you to perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home If you can use your time wisely, you will not feel very (21) when exam dates are approaching, You can act more independently and responsibly, get (22) grades at school and have more time for family and friends Time-management skills are not difficult to develop First, (23) plans for the things you need to on a planner or an app on your mobile device Organize them in a schedule (24) that they can be checked later Figure (25) how much time you will need for each of the things, and then put time limits on them Second, prioritize your activities If you have so much (26) in a day or a week, you may be at a (27) as to how to fit everything in So decide what is important to you and give it the most of your time or add it to the (28) of your list Third, develop routines (29) once routines are developed, they take less time to Time- management skills cannot be developed in one day However, when you have them, they can (30) you become independent Your answers: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Part 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions: Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water -retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests, and poor storage after harvesting Question 31: This passage deals mainly with A desertification B decreasing water supply C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants st Question 32: The word “arable” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A fertile B parched C barren D marsh Question 33: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A The plant’s shape B The small root system C The vast leaf size D The high water system Question 34: The word “extensive” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A spongy B shallow C widespread D comprehensive Question 35: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B It helps the plant to attack aggressors C It releases gases against plant pests D It guards against bacteria nd Question 36: The word “It” in the paragraph refers to A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plant like cover D the loss of internal moisture Question 37: The word “aggression” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A attack B agitation C conditions D surroundings Question 38: What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants? A Bacteria B Insects C Gas D Pests Question 39: It can be inferred that synthetic stimulate waxes A have not been developed yet B have not succeeded C have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents D have the quality of causing bacteria Question 40: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT A inadequate water B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage Your answers 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Part 4: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 41 to 50 MY OWN PERSONAL SPACE A Katrin I always need to get away from other people at some point during the day It’s not that I don't get on with others I’ve loads of friends But I work in a really busy office in the centre of town and from the moment I leave home each morning it’s non-stop Crowds on the buses, busy streets, office bustle, phones, e-mail, this, that By the time the end of the day comes, I’m desperate for some peace and quiet Even if I’m going out later in the evening, I always make sure I have at least an hour to myself without anyone being able to disturb me I arrive home, make myself a drink and lie on the sofa I close my eyes and relax by concentrating on each part of my body in turn, beginning with my neck Even if I’m away from home, I try to find the time just to be alone in order to unwind and recharge my batteries If I don’t make this space for myself, I feel really tense and irritable B Lia I share a student flat with three others, so there’s never a quiet moment When I come back from college in the evenings it's quite likely that there'll be other people there as well and we’ll all have supper together It’s great fun but towards the end of the evening I feel really tired and so I like to disappear by myself for a while It’s hopeless to try and find any privacy in the flat, so I go out for a walk Whatever the weather, I walk through the park which is quite close Late at night it's usually empty There are just shadows and the rustle of animals and birds It's very peaceful and it gives me the opportunity to reflect on the day and to think about what I have to the next day When I get back to the flat I like to go straight to bed Usually I fall asleep pretty quickly even if the others are still up and chatting or listening to music If I don’t get this time to myself I’ll be like a bear with a sore head the next morning and not nice to know! C Beatriz I'm a night owl and I absolutely hate getting up in the mornings If people try and talk to me before midday, I really snap at them Being an actress means that I work late so it’s important that I create space for myself at the beginning of each day And because I use my voice so much, in fact totally depend on it, I like to rest my voice and just listen to music when I wake up I don't even want to hear other people's voices Some people find this very hard to understand and get quite cross when I tell them not to contact me before noon I tell them It's nothing personal but they still sound offended I'm sure it must be the same for singers and, who knows, maybe teachers and lecturers get fed up with hearing the sound of their own voice and simply long to be by themselves somewhere In complete silence D Natalie I work in a call centre, which means I'm constantly on the phone Apart from lunch and two short breaks during the day I'm speaking to people all day long And of course you never get to see who you're speaking to! By the end of my shift I’m exhausted, not because I’m rushing around or I'm on my feet all day but simply because I’ve spent the day talking and listening The breaks are so short that there's no time to anything other than get a drink and something to eat I'd love to be able to go for a walk but there's nowhere to escape to within easy walking distance The building where I work is in the middle of an industrial estate, you can’t even see a single tree So my flat is full of house plants and when I get home it’s wonderful to be able to relax, surrounded by all the greenery I lie on the floor, stretch out, look up at the plants and try to imagine I’m in a tropical rainforest miles away! For questions 41-50, choose from people (A-D) The people may be chosen more than once A Katrin B Lia C Beatriz D Natalie Which of the women 41 spends her day in conversation with others? 41 42 would like to take exercise during the day? 43 worries she might upset other people? 44 escapes outside to find peace and quiet? 45 likes to prepare mentally for what is to come? 46 thinks other people may feel equally stressed? 47 relies entirely on her home environment for space? 48 feels pressurized by too many demands at work? 49 relies on personal space early in the day? 50.creates space for herself even if she is not at home? Your answers 42. 43 _ 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. _ 49. _ 50. _ 10 Part 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60 STUDYING IN THE USA 51 Paragraph A American films exaggerate things in order to excite audiences and so they present a rather odd picture of what life in the US is really like Even if some ideas are true for certain individuals, they may not be true in general For example, although Americans tend to be louder than people from other cultures, many of the people you meet when you study in the US will be quiet and polite 52 Paragraph B Americans are much more assertive than most international visitors They use words as tools to give their views and to accomplish goals It is expected that you will offer opinions and attempt to persuade someone to adopt your view Take the initiative and volunteer information that will be of interest In an interview, talk about your goals and accomplishments Eye contact is also important It is not a sign of disrespect, but instead an indication of openness, honesty and enthusiasm 53 Paragraph C You will find that teaching styles in the US are very different from those in other countries Teaching in the US is interactive and less dependent on rote learning Professors prefer discussion and debate to passive silence and classes are often organized in groups Students regularly visit lecturers to ask questions about their courses and how they are doing Your faculty will also have open office hours for students to come by and ask questions 54 Paragraph D Americans tend to be more informal than people from other countries It is common for Americans to wear casual clothing to school and to greet professors by first name Nevertheless, good manners and politeness are always appropriate If you are courteous and polite, and dress a little more formally than your American friends, it will only reflect well on you However, as in most countries, it would be inappropriate to wear a T-shirt and jeans to an interview 55 Paragraph E Unless the professor has indicated that collaboration is expected, you should produce your written work by yourself Collaborating with fellow students on individual assignments is considered cheating Studying with others is fine, but assignments should be completed alone Likewise, using someone else’s ideas or quoting a text without properly acknowledging the source is plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism are grounds for failing or even expulsion 56 Paragraph F Your grade in most classes will be based on your scores on tests, quizzes, and assignments If the class has a recitation or discussion section, active participation can improve your grade The better the professor and teaching assistants know you and your work, the better they will be able to judge your progress Good luck in your first semester! For questions 51-56, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-F from the list of headings below Write the appropriate numbers (I-VIII) Please note that there are more headings than you can use i Be prepared for different methods of assessment ii Mix with people from different countries iii Make sure your work is your own iv Aim to be successful on your course v Attend lectures regularly vi Don’t believe everything you hear vii Feel free to discuss your education viii Don't worry about having a smart appearance ix Don’t be afraid to speak up Your answers 51 52 53 54 55 56 For questions 57-60, Read the passage again and write: YES if the statement agrees with the writer; NO if the statement does not agree with the writer; NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage Americans are thought to be less quiet and impolite than people from other YES cultures 57 Americans considered words as the crucial factor to express their thoughts and get their goals 58 When Americans are asked for an interview, they mustn’t wear a T-shirt and jeans 59 Professors and lecturers love being greeted by their first names 60 Whoever cheats or plagiarizes will be severely punished when studying in the US SECTION D – WRITING Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane Jane criticized ……………………………………………… ………………………………………… 2.It was such Picasso’s expensive painting that nobody could buy it So…………………………………………………………………………… I didn't get a better job because I didn't study hard enough On………………………………………………… If you hadn’t interfered yesterday, there wouldn’t have been no problems => Without …………………………………………………………………smoothly yesterday Jerry doesn’t love it when people treat her like a child Jerry resents……………………………………………… Part 2: Read the following advertisement for short training courses provided by the CGC (Central for Global Citizens) and write a letter to CGC (80-100 words ) to ask for further information about ONE of courses you are interested in Your letter should include the following parts: stating the reason for writing, giving background information, requesting advice based on the background information, requesting further information, expressing hope and thank-you note Centre for Global Citizens (CGC) 123 Parkview Building, Thuy Khue St., Ba Dinh, Ha Noi Be prepared for the world out there after leaving school! CGC OFFERS A NUMBER OF TREE-MONTH COURSES TO HELP YOU TO LIVE AND WORK IN TODAY’S HIHGLY GLOBALISED WORLD Foreign languages: English, Chinese, French Cultures around the world: Life skills: 12 steps to become independent Logical thinking skills ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Part 3: Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic It is said that the champion in beauty contests must have the best physical appearance What is your opinion? 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CỤM THI LIÊN TRƯỜNG QUỲNH LƯU- HOÀNG MAI (Đề thi gồm 11 trang) ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG 11 (LẦN 1) NĂM HỌC 2017 – 2018 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề) ... so short that there's no time to anything other than get a drink and something to eat I'd love to be able to go for a walk but there's nowhere to escape to within easy walking distance The building... Sydney to Queensland to take part in a musical concert found themselves swimming for the ( 11) when their aeroplane had to land in the sea just three minutes after taking off from Sydney