PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO DIỄN CHÂU ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP - VÒNG NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn : Tiếng Anh – Phần thi viết ( Thời gian làm 120 phút ) Họ tên thí sinh:……………… …….……………………………………… Ngày sinh: ………………………………………….…… Học sinh trường: …………………………………….……… Số báo danh: …………………………………….……… … Phòng thi: …………………………………….…… …… SỐ PHÁCH Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 1:……………………………… …………………… Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 2:……………………………… CHỈ DẪN: Bài thi gồm 09 trang Thí sinh đọc kỹ yêu cầu làm Thí sinh làm trực tiếp lên đề thi Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận thi Thí sinh dùng màu mực, xanh đen để làm Khi viết sai, dùng thước gạch Không dùng bút tẩy trắng Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu nào, kể từ điển Thí sinh làm trái với dẫn, qui chế thi, thi bị loại Điểm thi - Bằng số:………………… Chữ ký giám khảo Giám khảo 1:……………………………… - Bằng chữ:……………… Số phách …………… Giám khảo 2:……………………………… (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp đề thi này) SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest (2.5 points) A comprise B divide C minority D religion A physics B basic C sailor D subject A turn B burn C curtain D bury 4.A artisan B sculpture C.determine D institute 5.A examine B exchange C.excellent D exporter Your answer II.Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(15 points) Literature and Maths are ………………subjects in all schools in Viet Nam A optional B.national C.official D.compulsory “Excuse me, is this seat free?” - “……………………” A No, you can’t sit here C Sorry, it is taken B Yes, it is seated by a boy D Yes, but I don’t know so Noone who was invited to the party last night came, ………………? A didn’t they B weren’t they C did they D was he “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig ?” “Yes, we have That joke’s as old as…………… …” A Solomon B the hills C a dinosaur D Jupiter Mrs Nga asked me what aspect of learning Russian I …………most difficult A were B had C saw D found The population of the underdeveloped countries is growing so fast that the agricultural activities there are unable to ………… the progressively rising demand for food A keep up with B look out for C bring up D sort out If Jack………………the plane, he ……………… here by now A.hadn’t missed / would have been B.didn’t miss / would have been C hadn’t missed / would be D hadn’t missed / had been What would you like for dinner? - ………….… we’re both so tired, why don’t we order a pizza ? A However B Since C Moreover D Although The flower was ……………….out of a single piece of valuable wood A carved B moulded C cast D given 10.For that artisan , making the paintings is a……….……because it supports the life of many generations of the family A job B work C career D passion 11 Educated women are likely to get ………… jobs and become more important at home A well-trained B well-paid C well-prepared D well-educated 12 This ceremony is known under various names A attractive B fortunate C traditional D numerous 13 The doctor told Tom that too much …………….to the sun is bad for the skin A exposure B extension C exhibition D expansion 14 John: “Would you mind turning down the volume?” – Peter: “……………… ” A Not at all B Of course C I’d be glad to D Yes, sure 15.Tom sometimes can’t express what he thinks He wishes he .… Vietnamese as perfectly as his mother tongue A speak B spoke C had spoken D would have spoken Your answer: 10 11 12 13 14 15 III.Give the correct forms and tenses of the words in the brackets.(5 points) 1.He was so careless that they don’t allow him date in a computer.( ENTER) 2.Nowadays people are using energy at an ……………… speed (BELIEVE) 3.Overall, Da Nang has the comfortable……………of a big city but it’s quieter (LIFE) 4.The villagers .bronze statues for nearly one hundred year.(CAST) 5.Its name is popular to most tourists to Northern Viet Nam because of its famous ceramic and pottery ……………… ……of high quality ( PRODUCE) 6.Street noise is one of the …………… of living in a big city (ADVANTAGE) 7.Beijing has changed so much in the last few years that it’s almost ………………… (RECOGNISE) 8.If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures (PRESERVE) She cannot take this tour due to her……………… (CAR) 10.Buddhism and Hinduism aren’t……….religions in this country (OFFICE) Your answer: 10 IV.In the passage below, there is a mistake in each numbered line Find and correct it.(2.5 points) I’ve just taken part in my writing examination ,so I have two days off before the oral examination 2.To pass the time I looked down a magazine in the waiting- room 3.Some famous fashion designers have modern the Ao Dai by printing lines of peotry and adding symbols such as suns, starts, crosses and stripes on it 4.My parents are too strict Sometimes I wish they could put themselves in my sandals 5.Much has been talked and little has been done about it Your answer Mistakes Correction SECTION B: READING I.Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.(6 points) In some cultures, when you are invited to have a meal at someone’s house, you might be considered rude if you don’t say (1) ………… nice the food is In Britain, for example, it’s normal for someone to compliment the (2) ………….on the tastiness of the meal You can say something like ,“ That was delicious Do, please, write the (3)… …… down for me !” In other cultures, (4)…………., people tend not to be so full of enthusiasm for the meal You might be regarded as being rude, as the cook might associate your praise (5)………… surprise He or she might think, “ So, they are shocked I can cook well, are they ?” If you are not sure how to react, the best advice is to (6 ) ……… and see how other people at the table react If that doesn’t help, be very careful about what you say ! I would suggest that one solution could be to say, “That was delicious, but then I knew it would be !” Your answer II.Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.(8 points ) THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The space of modern life is fast , and most people have busy and demanding lives So eating a balanced diet and doing physical activity can (1)……… a big difference to overall health Regular physical activity is good for your whole body, from your brains to your bones Yet many people not get (2)……… exercise The good news is that it is easier than you (3)………… think to fit physical activity into your day because you can it at (4)……… time and almost anywhere No matter (5)………… your age and stage of life, there are plenty of ways to take exercise Your feet were made for walking, (6)……… use them whenever you get the chance Walk around town Ignore lifts and escalators and build up your (7) ………… muscles by climbing stairs Next, get out and play Kicking a ball about is fun, and it is also a great way to spend time together as family Finally, try doing two things (8)……… once ! While you talk on the phone or watch television , stretch , lift weights or household chores A give A enough A can A little B take B morning B could B any C make C physical C will C some D have D any D may D all 5 A how A so A body A at B when B and B arms B in C what C but C chest C by D with D as D legs D for Your answer III Read the extract from a novel and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (10 points) As we neared Black Oak, we passed the Clench farm , home of Foy and Leverl Clench and their eight children, all of whom, I was certain , were still in the fields No one worked harder than the Clenches Even the children seemed to enjoy picking cotton and doing the most routine chores around the farm The hedges around the front yard were perfectly manicured into shape The fences were straight and needed no repair The garden was huge and its legendary yield fed the family all year And their house was painted Our house had been built before the First War, back when indoor bathrooms and electricity were unheard of Its exterior was built from clapboards made of oak, probably cut from trees on the land which we now farmed With time and weather the boards had faded to a pale brown colour, pretty much the same color as the other farmhouses around Black Oak According to my father and grandparents, paint was unnecessary The boards were kept clean and in good repair, and besides, paint cost money My mother vowed to herself that she would not raise her children on a farm She would one day have a house in a town or in a city, a house with indoor plumbing and flowers around the porch, and with paint on the boards, maybe even bricks “Paint” is a sensitive word around our farm 1.How were the hedges around the front yard ? A They were well watered B The hedges were heavily fertilised C They were carefully cut 2.They had the house built before A the year 1914 and 1918 B the years 1939 and 1945 C the years 1940 and 1945 What was the main reason for not paiting the boards ? A It was unnecessary to paint them B The boards were kept clean C Painting was costly 4.What does the words “legendary yield” refer to ? A The flowers grown there B The vegetables it produced C.The insects that lived there Paint was a sensitive word around the farm because the writer’s mother A had a row with the rest of the family about it B.desperately wanted to live in a painted house C.was jealous of the neighbours’ farm Your answer IV You are going to read some film reviews For questions 1-6 , choose from the films A-C The films may be chosen more than once.(6 points) 1.some amazing moments? 2.the story being based on a true event ? 3.a well-designed plot ? 4.the impressive performances of the main actors ? 5.a storyline which is rather unimaginative ? 6.making excellent use of technology ? A Sally Strikes Again ! Other recent films about sea creatures have managed to appeal to both adults and kids,but I don’t feel this one necessarily has all the ingredients to doof Summer A The Heat that One fish looksHarry muchElfondo like another to and Heather Mackenzie me, but there are some good lines which play the leading roles in this film aimed at make you laugh outteenagers loud and the Elfondo adds class and computer animationassurance is amazing and Mackenzie is affecting and affectionate Despite the fact that there are few original thoughts in the plot and parts C The Triangle are quite tedious, you can’t help wanting This murder mystery is director Jimmy to find out what happens to their Syke’s most accessible, entertaining characters in the end work since Live Again In his usual style, a dozen or so key characters cross paths in unexpected ways until everything becomes clear in the last ten minutes The film is set in a fictional mining town but it is about a struggle for survival which actually took place in a town in western Canada Your answer SECTION C: WRITING I Rewrite each of the following sentences (No more than words) so that it means the same as the given one Use the given word in brackets Do not change the bold word.(5 points) 1.We are excited about going to Quyet mountain on holiday.(to) - We are………………………………… going to Quyet mountain on holiday 2.Tuan could not explain why he was always late for class.(for) - Tuan could not ……………………………… ………always being late 3.My brother was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to Lan at the airport.(not) -My brother …………………………………… goodbye to Lan at the airport 4.I was not surprised that he got the driving licence.(no) -It …………………………………… to me that he got the driving licence 5.Despite her serious injury in the accident , she got over all difficulties to continue her work.( in ) - Although ……… …………………………… the accident, she got over all difficulties to continue her work II This is a part of an email you have received from your English penfriend, Kim Write a reply giving her the information she asks for Write 120-150 words (10 points) ……… and now I am doing a project on skills for teenagers to reduce stress and pressure Could you write and tell me about this ? Thanks, Kim …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… Best wishes, Mai III.You had a class discussion about mobile phones Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following statement “ It’s harmful to children using the mobile phones too much nowadays ” Write your essay from 120 to 150 words about this (10 points) …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… The end of the test ! 10 ... were carefully cut 2.They had the house built before A the year 191 4 and 191 8 B the years 193 9 and 194 5 C the years 194 0 and 194 5 What was the main reason for not paiting the boards ? A It was... fishing, a lot of sea creatures (PRESERVE) She cannot take this tour due to her……………… (CAR) 10.Buddhism and Hinduism aren’t……….religions in this country (OFFICE) Your answer: 10 IV.In the passage... rude if you don’t say (1) ………… nice the food is In Britain, for example, it’s normal for someone to compliment the (2) ………….on the tastiness of the meal You can say something like ,“ That was