ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-1013 MÔN TIẾNG ANH - TỈNH KONTUM pptx

UBND TỈNH KONTUM SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-1013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 13/10/2012 (Đề có 11 trang) Điểm Bằng số Giám khảo Số phách Bằng chữ Giám khảo - Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển; - Giám thị không giải thích thêm I LISTENING: (3.0 marks) HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU - Bài nghe gồm phần, phần nghe lần, lần cách 60 giây, mở đầu kết thúc phần nghe có tín hiệu - Mở đầu kết thúc nghe có tín hiệu nhạc Thí sinh có phút để hồn chỉnh trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc nghe - Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) có đầu phần Part 1: (1.0 mark) Questions 1- 10: Listen to a woman talking about Great Wall of China and complete the form below Write ONE word or ONE number for each numbered answer THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Some facts and figures Facts: Number of provinces that Great Wall covers: (1) The Great Wall built for defense purpose started in: (2) The oldest part of Great Wall dated back to: (3) Length of Great Wall: (4) Height of Great Wall: (5) Special features: Great Wall as a symbol of the Chinese nation: (6) (7) Best place to see Great Wall: (8) (9) (10) Part 2: (1.0 mark) Questions 11- 20 Listen to a conversation between an inter viewer with Martin, the director of a singing school in London and Gemma, a student at Martin’s school and complete the summary below Đề thi có 11 trang Trang Write ONE word only for each answer Martin, the director of a singing school in London and Gemma, a student at Martin’s school at in an interview According to Martin, it is a good idea for people to learn to sing not only because singing makes them feel (11) but also singing is very good for their (12) He says when learning to sing, people need to learn to (13) correctly and how to stand and sit correctly Therefore, people who sing are often (14) and healthier than people who don’t He also says his courses are for everyone, not for (15) singers Gemma, the student, says her course lasts for only one day from 10 in the morning to in the evening She doesn’t sing very well, she can’t (16) music, either In the course, she did a lot of listening and (17) exercises and we learnt some other interesting techniques For example, she was taught that it is easier to sing high (18) if people sing with a surprised (19) on their faces She was absolutely (20) with her progress Part 3: (1.0 mark) Questions 21- 25 Listen to a report on how families in the Western world have changed greatly during the last two centuries For each question, write T for True or F (for False) in the appropriate box Questions 21 22 23 24 25 Statements True (T) False (F) In the 19th century, a marriage joined two people and two families In the 19th century, most young people could not choose the person they wanted to marry In the 19th century, children began to get much care from their parents In the 19th century, people realized that having fewer children could result in a good life for their children Only today people highly pay attention to their children’s health and education II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (6.0 marks) Part 1: (1.0 mark) Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box 26 When I went to talk to the headmaster, he told me he could me minutes A provide B spare C hear D let 27 In this independent school, students who not obey school regulations will be immediately A refused B rejected C disapproved D dismissed 28 Green clothes usually people with red hair A go with B suit C match D fit 29 See if you can Joe to his share of the housework A get B have C make D try 30 She the cat as it sat in her lap A rubbed B wiped C stroked D patted 31 They goodbye as the boat left the harbor Đề thi có 11 trang Trang A punched B waved C beckoned D said 32 A lot of from the university are trying to get holiday jobs so that they have some spending money next term A undergraduates B postgraduates C the graduated D prograduates 33 He's rather for a sixteen-year-old He behaves more like a child of ten A unmature B immature C dismature D inmature 34 my parents wishes, I decided to go to drama school instead A Because of B Without C For D Against 35 He's to speak French at college A studying B teaching C teaching D learning Your answers 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Part 2: (1.0 mark) Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided Good personal relations based on mutual (36) (true) and esteem play a particularly important role in doing business in Japan (37) (Hospitalize) given and received can play a useful part in maintaining and establishing such relations While in Japan it is enough for the visitor to offer a meal in a restaurant or in his hotel: he is not expected to (38) (reciprocal) entertaining on the Japanese scale The Japanese not expect (39) (foreign) to understand the finer points of their own etiquette but they like people to try to conform Shoes are removed before (40) (entrance) Japanese-style houses and restaurants Most Japanese meals consist a series of small dishes Naturally, the polite thing to is to eat what one is offered but Japanese hosts are (41) (understand) if a foreigner explains that he finds a particular dish (42) (appetite) In Japan it is the almost (43) (variability) custom to exchange visiting cards when one makes a new (44) (acquaint) This is useful to foreign visitor, and it is (45) (advice) to take a substantial number of cards (say at least 100) for use in Japan Your answers 36 41 37 42 38 43 39 44 40 45 Part 3: (1.0 mark) The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and correct them in the space provided in the box at the end of the passage A family portrait is a valuable picture- it is funny to look at it now, it’s great for Đề thi có 11 trang 46 Trang relatives far away, and it will bring back memories in the years coming Families change quickly as children grow, so don’t wait, whatever your position in the familyphotograph your family group now, and plan to make this a regular event Your family album isn’t really complete without this record of all of you altogether Getting the whole of the family together isn’t always easy, and so you will need to plan ahead to be sure everyone has time to be posed A relaxed, friendly feeling is what to make the picture, and you can’t expect people to relax if they are in a hurry to anything else Make your plans when you are altogether and in a cheerful, friendly mood- say, during a meal, and set a time convenient for everyone A family portrait takes some technical plan Making up your mind which room you want to use; choose the position and check the light If you want to be in the picture, make sure of you know exactly how the self-timer on your camera operates In most cameras, you’ll have from eight to twelve seconds to get into the picture after you press the shutter button Your answers 46 47 48 49 50 47 48 50 51 49 52 54 55 53 51 52 53 54 55 Part 4: (1.0 mark) Supply the correct form of the VERB in brackets to complete the passage Write your answer in the numbered box 56, 57 Since I (pay) for our lunch, I (try) to attract the waiter’s attention 58, 59 By the time you (finish) getting ready, we (miss) the train! 60 I would rather you (not smoke) in here 61 If you (do) something to hurt someone’s feelings, you should apologize 62 To cheer them up, I suggest them (go) out for a change 63 Did you hear me come in last night? ~ No, I (be) asleep 64 I bought two bottles of milk ~ You (buy) milk; we have heaps in the house 65 Should the computer break down, what (you/do)? Your answers 56 61 57 62 58 63 59 64 60 65 Part 5: (1.0 mark) Fill each gap in the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in the box Remember to use the correct form and tense Use each word only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box (Please note that the given words outnumber the gaps.) fall out Đề thi có 11 trang rip off Trang in take in beat up look into look up give off cut out put through get back carry on 66 I sent him an email, but he never to me 67 A friend of mine was attacked and a few days ago 68 Did you really pay 1,000 USD for that painting? I think you were 69 David with his father and left home 70 The man said he was a policeman and I believe him I was completely 71 She's decided to sweet things so as to lose weight 72 Don't your back digging the garden 72 The fire in the factory clouds of poisonous black smoke 74 I've asked the manager to the question of staff holidays 75 I went home and called the manager, but was to an answering machine Your answers 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Part 6: (1.0 mark) Fill in the blank with a, an or the Put an X where none is required With the onset of (76) winter season, man's natural enemies, the common cold and the flu, arrive with full force It seems that the fluctuations in (77) temperature and weather are (78) guarantees that coughs and sneezes will spread infecting germs among family and friends More than 100 different types of bacteria can cause (79) cold, and doctors sometimes use (80) antibiotics to treat bacterial colds However, there are an equal number of (81) viruses that can cause influenza, and modern science offers no drug capable of curing viral infections In most cases, (82) best advice is the usual prescription: get plenty of rest, drink a lot of fluids, and be prepared to suffer for three to ten days Some home cures help to relieve (83) symptoms of colds and flues Mother's chicken soup, rich in fats and oils help to revitalize (84) tired body and to soothe a sore throat Garlic, containing (85) active ingredient Alicia, has long been used to fight off the effects of bacteria and viruses Hot toddies consisting of small amounts of liquor mixed with honey, sugar, and that large does of vitamin C not only boost the immune system before a cold arrives, but also relieve cold symptoms after they have set in Your answers 76 77 78 79 Đề thi có 11 trang 81 82 83 84 Trang 80 85 III READING (5.0 marks) Part 1: (1.0 mark) Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the numbered box On 10 October 2003, a researcher watched as a female elephant named Eleanor (86) Her (87) trunk had been dragging on the ground while her ears and legs displayed evidence of another recent fall One of her tusks was broken An elephant named Grace, a member of a different social (88) , galloped towards Eleanor and tried to heave Eleanor back to her feet with her massive tusks, but Eleanor's back legs were too weak The rest of the elephants had moved on, but Grace remained with Eleanor at least (89) hour, until the sun disappeared below the horizon and night fell over Kenya Eleanor (90) the following morning at 11a.m The (91) of elephants that followed may – in some deep, fundamental way – be no different from those who gather to pay respects to a dignitary lying in state Over the (92) of several days, the carcass was visited by five other elephant groups, including several families that were completely (93) to Eleanor The elephants sniffed and poked the body, (94) it with their feet and trunks Even though the carcass had been visited by jackals, hyenas, vultures, and was (95) the control of lions by the fourth day, the elephants were rarely more than a few hundred metres away during daylight hours 86.A collapsed 87.A bruised 88.A team 89.A other 90.A died 91.A procession 92.A period 93.A related 94.A holding 95.A within Your answers 86 91 B died B swollen B school B another B passed away B parade B time B relation B embracing B under 87 92 88 93 C fell C damaged C herd C an C was killed C performance C course C unrelated C feeling C in 89 94 D broke down D hurt D group D for D passed by D proceeding D length D relative D touching D over 90 95 Part 2: (1.0 mark) Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question Trees should only be pruned when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and, unfortunately, the number of such reasons is small Pruning involves the cutting away of overgrown and unwanted branches, and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the thought that more damaged results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow in its own way Đề thi có 11 trang Trang First, pruning may be done to make sure that trees have a desired shape or size The object may be to get a tree of the right height, and at the same time to help the growth of small side branches which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape Secondly, pruning may be done to make the tree healthier You may cut out diseased or dead wood, or branches that are rubbing against each other and thus causing wounds The health of a tree may be encouraged by removing branches that are blocking up the centre and so preventing the free movement of air One result of pruning is that and open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy entry for disease, but it is a wound that will heal Often there is a race between the healing and the disease so as to whether the tree will live or die, so that there is a period when the tree is at risk It should be the aim of every gardener to reduce that risk of death as far as possible It is essential to make the area which has been pruned smooth and clean, for healing will be slowed down by roughness You should allow the cut surface to dry for a few hours and then paint it with one of the substances available from garden shops produced especially for this purpose Pruning is usually done in winter, for then you can see the shape of the tree clearly without interference from the leaves and it is, too, very unlikely that the cuts you make will bleed If this does happen, it is, of course, impossible to paint them properly 96 Pruning should be done to A make the tree grow taller B improve the shape of the tree C get rid of the small branches D make the small branches thicker 97 Trees become unhealthy if the gardener A allows too many branches to grow in the middle B does not protect them from the wind C forces them to grow too quickly D damages some of the small side branches 98 Why is a special substance painted on the tree? A To make a wound smooth B To prevent disease entering a wound C To cover a rough surface D To help a wound to dry 99 A good gardener prunes a tree A at intervals throughout the year B as quickly as possible C occasionally when necessary D regularly every winter 100 What was the author’s purpose when writing this passage? A To give practical instructions for pruning a tree B To give a general description of pruning C To explain how trees develop diseases D To discuss different methods of pruning Your answers 96 97 98 99 100 Part 3: (2.0 marks) Fill each blank with ONE suitable word Write your answer in the numbered box provided below the passage ASIAN FAMILIES Asians tend to be highly group-oriented people who place a strong (101) on family connection as the major source of identity and protection (102) the hardships of life The family model is a(n) (103) one including immediate family and relatives, and loyalty to the family is expected (104) , independent behavior that may disrupt the Đề thi có 11 trang Trang harmony of the family is highly discouraged One must never bring dishonor or disgrace to one’s self or the (105) In the traditional Asian family, (106) define the law and the children are expected to abide by their requests and demands; filial piety or respect for one’s parents and (107) is critically important In the most traditional of families this manifests in rules of conduct such as: only speak when (108) to, speak only if one has something important to say Self-control is expected and individuals should demonstrate inner stamina and strength to tolerate crisis In healthcare settings, (109) may be unwilling to acknowledge strong emotion, grief, or pain (110) to their family and cultural values Western medical professionals often find the stoic demeanors of Asian people difficult to interpret Your answers 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 Part 4: (1.0 mark) Choose from sentences A to J the one which fits each gap (101-110) Some of the suggested answers not fit at all A recent story in the Chronicle of Higher Education said many foreign students report feeling lonely or unwelcome in Australia (111) The government has formed an advisory council to help develop a five-year national strategy for the future of international education in Australia (112) The Journal of International and Intercultural Communication recently published a study done in the United States Elisabeth Gareis of Baruch College in New York surveyed four hundred fifty-four international students (113) Students from English-speaking countries and from northern and central Europe were more likely to be happy with their friendships But thirty-eight percent of the international students said they had no close friends in the United States (114) Professor Gareis says thirty percent said they wished their friendships could be deeper and more meaningful Students from East Asia have cultures that are different on many levels from the culture in the United States (115) , and maybe some social skills, such as small talk, that are possibly not as important in their native countries, where it's not as important to initiate friendships with small talk." She says many East Asian students blamed themselves for their limited friendships with Americans A They were attending four-year colleges and graduate schools in the American South and Northeast B But wherever international students go, making friends may not always be easy C Those feelings are among the reasons why Australia is taking a close look at its international education industry D But then there are also language problems E They find it unfitted F Different as they are G And half of the students from East Asia said they were unhappy with the number of American friends they had H Universities have introducing some exchange programmes Đề thi có 11 trang Trang Your answers 111 112 113 114 115 IV WRITING (6.0 marks) Part 1: (0.5 mark) Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word 116 It is essential that Professor Nguyen is met at the airport (MUST)  117 The hotel is full (VACANCIES)  118 Everyone has heard about the canals in Amsterdam (FAMOUS)  119 I completed that jigsaw puzzle in 20 minutes (TOOK)  120 I want you not to smoke in here (RATHER)  Part 2: (2.5 marks) The chart below shows the number of the unemployed in Fancy country over the years 19982004 In about 150 words, describe the information presented below Your paragraph here: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Đề thi có 11 trang Trang ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 3: (3.0 marks) What are the differences between a traditional Vietnamese family and a modern Vietnamese family? 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