SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC SỐ BÁO DANH: KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng năm 2013 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi có 05 trang) Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi * Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển * Giám thị khơng hướng dẫn giải thích thêm I LISTENING Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu: Bài nghe gồm phần, phần ghi âm lần Giữa lần ghi âm phần phần có khoảng trống thời gian chờ Mọi hướng dẫn làm cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) có nghe Part Listen to the story on the tape and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F) (5 pts) The books belonged to five different libraries Mr Barush’s bond was $ 2,000 Books are like family to Mr Barush Mr Barush trusts kids around books Mr Barush dusted the books with a soft clean cloth ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… Part Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear (10 pts) American condemnation of acts of terrorism in Iran is not unprecedented But the U.S (6) to Thursday's attack was at an unusually high level, with both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issuing written statements expressing (7) to the families of victims and calling for the attackers to be held accountable Iranian officials say at least 27 people were killed and some (8) wounded in twin suicide bomb attacks at a mosque in Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchistan province, where worshippers had (9) to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein The victims included members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Responsibility was claimed by the Sunni Muslim (10) group Jundallah, which said it staged the attacks to avenge the execution in June of the group's leader for terrorism Iran has accused the United States and Britain of funding Jundallah, which it says is based in Pakistan, but all three countries (11) aiding the group In his statement, President Obama said the terrorist attacks were outrageous and said the United States (12) with the families of the victims and with the (13) of Iran in the face of what he termed "this injustice." Secretary Clinton called the bombings "appalling acts" and said they, along with other recent attacks in Uganda, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Algeria underscore the world community's (14) to work together to combat terrorist organizations State Department Spokesman P.J Crowley said the statements show the United States condemns all forms of terrorist and sectarian-driven (15) wherever it occurs II PHONETICS Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5 pts) Page of 16 17 18 19 20 A decided A legal A devise A ghost A debate B hatred B petal B promise B hostage B depute C warned C pedal C surprise C lost C depress D sacred D level D realize D frosty D deputy III LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts) 21 Does anyone know that jacket might be? A who B whom C whose D which 22 The cheetah runs 70 miles hour It’s the fastest animal in the world A each B per C a D one 23 Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us A yet B so C for D and 24 There are several means of mass communication The newspaper is one Television is A the another B the other C other D another 25 I read in one paper that they are married A getting B got C being D having 26 There was hardly food left in the fridge A more B any C no D some 27 We spent the days on the beach A few last sunny B last sunny few C last few sunny D few sunny last 28 not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal A If he B If not C Unless he had D Had he 29 Rarely to work on his own A he is seen B does he seen C is he seen D does he 30 “We’re going to the seaside” - “Can ?” A I come as well B also I come C I too come D I as well come Part Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box Use each one once only (5 pts) catch on go up let down take up settle down 31 Why prices keep ? 32 This new game is really Everyone is playing it 33 It’s time your brother and started a family 34 When she retired, she gardening so she wouldn’t get bored 35 I’m sorry to you but I can’t take you to the airport after all Part Complete the following sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (5 pts) 36 ACT 37 QUALIFY 38 NATION 39 LAND 40 TROULE There is a saying in English: “ speak louder than words.” He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs Do you have a costume in your country? The plane had to make a crash in a field Traveling in big cities is becoming more everyday Part Put the verbs given in the brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms (10 pts) 41 “You were late for your dental appointment.” “I know I (not/ stay) so long at the library.” Page of 42 It is necessary that everyone (be) calm in times of danger 43 If you want to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday We (wait) for you there at midday 44 It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush) to the seaside 45 Those were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) from the old man 46 Our little children enjoy (take) to the water park every Sunday 47 I don’t feel good I (stay) home from work tomorrow 48 It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair) 49 The city is now crowded with the people who (seek) employment 50 The old man is said (leave) all his money to an old people’s home when he died Part In each of the following sentences, the words or phrases are marked A, B, C or D Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it (5 pts) 51 Almost American Indian cultures have been agricultural societies since 2000 BC A B C D 52 Would you like to contribute for our earthquake fund? A B C D 53 The violence is a very great problem in the world A B C D 54 Now that the stress of examinations are over, we can go somewhere for our holiday A B C D 55 Passengers are advised not to leave their luggage attended A B C D IV READING COMPREHENSION Part Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space (10 pts) In the past people suffered (56) a disease called scurvy Their gums bled, their skin became rough, their wounds did not (57) and their muscles wasted away The (58) of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved meats and foods and could not get fresh vegetables and fruits The best (59) of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, cantaloupes, strawberries, and fresh vegetables These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure (60) air Although today more people (61) vitamin C pills than any other supplement, some people still have scurvy, (62) some of the elderly, alcoholics, and the chronically ill Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (63) of colds and can help prevent cancer There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (64) wou nd healing, help s prevent gu m d isease, and helps protect us from pollutants such as cigarette smoke Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mental (65) and increases life span 56 57 58 59 60 A from A close A reason A store A to B with B recover B cause B resources B towards C by C heal C origin C provider C in D at D get well D signs D sources D by Page of 61 62 63 64 65 A consume A containing A severity A hastens A chaos B drink B including B seriousness B hurries up B confusions C take C consisting C gravity C quickens C disorders D have D like D importance D speeds D disturbances Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 pts) At sixteen Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war He wandered aimlessly from (66) country to another (67) finally setting down in Australia, where he trained (68) an electronics engineer He established his own business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of the (69) His retirement suddenly (70) him realize (71) lonely he was and he decided to (72) up a hobby With his interest in electronics, amateur radio seemed a natural choice He installed his own equipment and obtained a licence and his call sign, which is the set of letters and numbers used to announce oneself when making radio contact with other radio amateurs all over the world Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far-off places One in particular was a man in California with whom he had much in common One night the man in California (73) to mention the village in Europe he had come from Suddenly, Henry realised that this man was in fact his younger brother, Peter At first, the two brothers were at a (74) for words but then little by little they filled in the details of their past lives and not (75) afterwards Henry Vincent flew to California to be reunited with his brother Part Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) (5 pts) May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Illich Tchaikovsky The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St Petersburg Conservatory His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about $1,000 a year Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she herself was facing financial difficulties It was during the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “S wa n Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melody and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, although there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide 76 With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A The life and music of Tchaikovsky B Development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets C Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame von Meck D The cause of Tchaikovsky's death 77 Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence? She had commissioned some works from him and had so admired his music that she agreed to support him A In line after the word “Tchaikovsky” B In line after the word “year” C In line after the word “difficulties” D In line 12 after the word “dance” Page of 78 In lines 5, the phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means: A liked the company of B was mentally attached to C solicited the advice of D was financially dependent upon 79 According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT: A She had economic troubles B She was generous C She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music 80 According to the passage, “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” are: A dances B songs C operas D plays V WRITING Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts) 81 I am only interested in why he did it → The only thing 82 House prices have risen dramatically this year → There has been 83 I can’t understand how this new computer works → This new computer works 84 She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will → Her uncle didn’t 85 I only recognized him when he came into light → Not until Part Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given (5 pts) 86 People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times said → He the best tennis player of his times 87 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic avoid → They left early in order in the traffic 88 Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier? should → I about these changes earlier 89 He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? traditionally → He , wasn’t he? 90 I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me thankful → I’d like to say am for everything you have done for me Part Composition (10 pts) The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population This is causing problems not only for poor, developing countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution You should write at least 200 words THE END Page of SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng năm 2013 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tống số điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm - Làm câu, cho 1,0 điểm Bài luận cho tối đa 10,0 điểm - Sau cộng toàn số điểm, giám khảo quy hệ điểm 10, không làm tròn số I LISTENING Part (5 points) T F T F T gathered 14 need 10 militant 15 violence 18 B 19 A 20 D 23 A 28 D 24 D 29 C 25 A 30 A Part (10 points) reaction sympathy 270 11 deny 12 stands 13 people II PHONETICS (5 points) 16 C 17 A III LEXICO - GRAMMAR Part (10 points) 21 C 26 B 22 B 27 C Part (5 points) 31 going up 34 took up 32 catching on 35 let you down 33 settled down Part (5 points) 36 Actions 39 landing 37 disqualified 40 troublesome 38 national Part (10 points) 41 shouldn’t have stayed 42 be/ should be 44 were rushing 45 had ever heard 47 am staying/am going to stay 49 are seeking 50 to have left 43 shall/ will be waiting 46 being taken 48 have been repaired Part 5: (5 points) (chọn 50%, sửa 50%) 51 A Almost Most 52 C for to 53 A The violence Violence 54 C are is 55 D attended unattended IV READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: (10 points) 56 A 57 C 58 B 59 D 60 A Page of 61 C 62 B 63.A 64 D 65 C Part 2: (10 points) 66 one 72 take 67 before 68 as 73 happened/ chanced 69 question 70 made 74 loss 75 long Part 3: (5 points) 76 A 77 B 79 D 78 D 71 how 80 A V WRITING Part 1: (5 points) 81 The only thing I am interested in is why he did it 82 There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year 83 This new computer works in the way I can’t understand 84 Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will 85 Not until he came into light did I recognize him Part 2: (5 points) 86 is said to have been 87 to avoid getting/being caught 88 should have been told 89 was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally 90 how thankful I Part 3: (10 points) The mark given to part is based on the following scheme: - Content: (50% of the total mark); - Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark); - Language: (20% of the total mark); - Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark) THE END - Page of ... 18 19 20 A decided A legal A devise A ghost A debate B hatred B petal B promise B hostage B depute C warned C pedal C surprise C lost C depress D sacred D level D realize D frosty D deputy III... why he did it → The only thing 82 House prices have risen dramatically this year → There has been 83 I can’t understand how this new computer works → This new computer works... been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year 83 This new computer works in the way I can’t understand 84 Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will 85 Not until he came into light