SỞ GD ĐT THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN ĐÀ NẴNG ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ (Đề thi gồm 16 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI – ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016 MÔN THI TIẾNG A[.]
SỞ GD-ĐT THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN ĐÀ NẴNG KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI – ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016 ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ (Đề thi gồm 16 trang) MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 10 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) - PART I LISTENING (40 points) I You will listen to part of an interview with the press officer of the National Fitness Association, in which he gives advice on how to join the right gym For questions - 7, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear You will hear the recording twice Write your answer in the box provided (14points) Why is it advisable to research gyms in your area before you join? A Some gyms have too much of a social scene B Different gyms suit people with different needs C It's impossible to lose weight in the wrong gym Mark warns that joining a gym which is unsuitable for you A will make you want to give up B might prove embarrassing C could end up being expensive According to Mark, when should you visit a gym for the first time? A When it's at its busiest B On any weekday C At a relatively quiet time Apart from the standard monthly cost of being a member, you should find out A whether personal trainers are compulsory B whether there are any hidden costs C whether the changing rooms are expensive If the gym asks you to sign a contract, you should A be suspicious of that gym B study it closely on your own C see what happens if you leave Why does Mark say that life memberships are not good? A You might decide to live elsewhere B The gym might move far away from you C You might change your mind about exercise Mark says that doing research before joining is worth it because A it can make a difference to the overall cost B it will encourage you to start exercising C the right gym can improve your quality of life Answers: II You will hear part of a radio talk about how to choose houseplants For questions 8-1, complete the sentences that summarize what the speaker says with NO MORE THAN THREE words You will hear the recording twice Write your answer in the box provided (16 points) Before you get the plant, choose the You must make sure there is enough Check that plants have been well looked after at the garden centre Plants in poor condition mean the garden centre might not be 10 Choose plants with healthy green 11 It could take months or years for a plant to reach the size you want It may be better to buy a large plant even if it is 12 Do not buy plants that have just been put 13 It is not a good idea to buy plants in 14 _ You should look under the leaves for unwanted 15 _ Answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 III Listen to the conversation and decide if each statement is True (T) or False (F) (10 points) A Marilena talks about her sister in England and her nephews and nieces _ One of Marilena’s sisters lives with her _ The two sisters get on really well _ Marilena’s sister came to England because Marilena asked her to _ Marilena’s sister trained as an electrical engineer _ All Marilena’s grandparents are dead B Marilena talks about her sister’s life in Romania _ Marilena’s sister only has 100 of her own money to live on for a month after she’s paid her mortgage _ Marilena says food is much less expensive in Romania than in London _ Marilena’s sister and brother-in-law’s joint income per month is 400 _ When Marilena goes back to Romania on holiday she gives her sister 1,000 10 _ Marilena is planning to return to Romania once she has saved enough money Answers: 10 PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (40 points) I Choose the word that best completes each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the box provided (20 points) Parents should be very careful with their baby’s skin A pretty B delicate C sensible D sweat It was felt that the new bonus for increased production would provide an to work overtime A incitement B attraction C initiative D incentive The biggest advantage is that the shops are within easy _ A touch B contact C access D reach Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole A efficacious C detrimental D innocent Language can change the _of history and affect the behaviour of people A route B potent B way C course D direction John really ought to lose some weight He very heavily during the walk yesterday A should have breathed B was breathing C had breathed D had been breathing Harry’s so _! I wish he’d think things through a little more carefully A impulsive C compulsive D expulsive I’d rather you _ the deal in writing by the end of next week A confirmed B repulsive B have confirmed C had confirmed D confirm Unfortunately, not all of us obtain our just in this life A demands B deserts C gains D wins 10 In order to be successful in business, you’ve got to be able to _ the competition A outreach B outstand C outwit D output 11 Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _ to me A disinterest B importance C indifference D interest 12 “But so,” I told him, “you’re my own _.” A heart to heart B body and soul C flesh and blood D skin and bone 13 At last he had found someone on whom he could vent his _ A anger B love C happiness D trust 14 One wonders whether the current political _ is right for such a move A environment B climate C state D standpoint 15 I’m sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _ A my mind B time C purpose D intention 16 After hours of bargaining with the salesman, Jake got the jacket at a _ of the original price A fraction B piece C part D spot 17 Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _ in computer software A pioneer B navigator C generator D volunteer 18 Kelly wanted to have a live band _ at her wedding A to be played B play C played D been playing 19 Some people enjoy training; for others it is only a _ to an end A means B method C way D tool 20 We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no _ for them A request B claim C requirement D demand Answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 II There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them Write your answers in the space provided below (10 points) According to a recent report, more students are choosing to work in part-time jobs instead spending their weekends studying during term-time I wouldn’t say that Adam is the best student In addition, he’s certainly not the worst I’m not the kind of person who goes round thinking if only I have done this or that I just feel lucky We’ve invited Josh to come and he’s offered us to bring extra food It became obvious that a lot of British people didn’t like that their government considered it essential that they should join the European Community Please stop making so much noise or I report you to the supervisor We have already washed all the dinner dishes so you mustn’t clean them tonight Two metres are about the size of most doorways Teenagers with credit cards like to buy CD’s and clothing 10 Mrs Peters slipped quietly into the room at the back that nobody would notice her Answers: 10 III Complete each sentence with one suitable particle or preposition Write your answer in the box provided (10 points) My wife backed me over my decision to quit my job My mum and dad always find a way to work well together and are not critical each other At first, residents opposed plans for a new city skate park, but the skaters eventually won them _ Traditionally, Amish weddings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so there is time in to get ready for and clean up after each According to a government study, Korean elderly women are much more vulnerable social isolation and illnesses compared to their male counterparts What is there so remarkable of him that people will hang his every word? The Minister was shouted by hecklers and was unable to finish her speech Do you have to go already? Can’t you stick for a few minutes? The practice of acupuncture is rooted the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang 10 I never doubt that this candidate can pull a victory Answers: 10 IV Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets Write your answers in the spaces provided below (20 points) The Media Commentators A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space flight or sporting occasion, is almost (1) accompanied by the VARY thoughts of a commentator This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, or (2) on radio The technique ALTER involved differs between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and (3) Because of the (4) DESCRIBE _ of visual information TV commentators not need to ABSENT paint a picture for their audience; instead their various observations should add to the images that are already there There will sometimes be silences and pauses in TV (5) , although 5.COMMENT these are becoming increasingly rare Both types of commentators should try to be more informative, but should avoid sounding (6) OPINION _ In sports ones, fairness and (7) _ to both sides is PART vital, but spontaneity and (8) are valued by those watching ENTHUSE or listening Sports commentators usually broadcast live in an essentially unscripted way, although they may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports statistics Because of the (9) PREDICT nature of live events, thorough preparation in advance is vital The internet has helped enormously with this aspect of the job Anyone interested in becoming a commentator should have excellent (10) skills, the willingness to work irregular hours and a 10.ORGANIZE strong voice Answers: 10 PART III: READING (60 points) I Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box (15 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society But there seems little (1) it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2) , even environmental ones It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3) - it’s the way society chooses to use and (4) them Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5) We (6) well over three million tonnes of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away A high (7) of our annual consumption is in the (8) of packaging, and this (9) about seven percent by weight of our domestic (10) Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11) is growing fast The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12) than coal and one (13) of ‘recovery’ strongly (14) by the plastic manufacturers is the (15) of waste plastic into a fuel A evidence B concern C doubt D likelihood A pleasures B benefits C savings D profits A poison B disaster C disadvantage D evil A dispose B store C endanger D abuse A resources B processes C products D fuels A remove B import C consign D consume A portion B amount C proportion D rate A way B kind C form D type A takes B makes C carries D constitutes 10 A refuse B goods C requirements D rubble 11 A manufacture B plant C factory D industry 12 A degree B value C demand D effect 13 A measure B mechanism C method D medium 14 A desired B argued C favoured D presented C change D replacement 15 A conversion B melting Answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 II Fill in each gap with one suitable word Write your answer in the box provided (15 points) QUEST – THE NEXT BIG THING? How often you go along to a gig and see (1) _ new? Well, Quest's Friday night gig at the City Hall certainly caught my (2) _ Having heard one or two tracks online, I was (3) _ a group of about six musicians Imagine my surprise when just three young men walked on stage It was clear that the band already have a small but (4) _ following A group of fans in front of the small stage were singing (5) _ to at least half of the songs And it was easy to see why Quest have a clever combination of catchy (6) _, an irresistible beat, and very much their own sound All three of the band members play with great energy and expertise (7) _ their age The only downside was when it came to the encores They (8) _ up repeating some of their material and giving us cover (9) _ of early rock classics A bit disappointing, but give them time and I'm sure they'll be writing a lot more I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from Quest Check them out every Friday at the City Hall until the end of the month It's well (10) _ it Answers: 10 III Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box (15 points) A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world's largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of indeterminate size It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake; the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this The word "hidden" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A undrinkable B untouched C unexploitable D undiscovered What is true of Lake Vostok? A It is completely frozen B It is a saltwater lake C It is beneath a thick slab of ice D It is heated by the sun Which of the following is closest in meaning to “frigid” in paragraph 1? A extremely cold B easily broken C quite harsh D lukewarm All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it A was conducted by air B made use of radio waves C could not determine the lake's exact size D was controlled by a satellite It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if _ A there were no lake underneath B the lake were not so big C Antarctica were not so cold D radio waves were not used The word "microbes" in paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A Pieces of dust B Tiny bubbles C Tiny organisms D Rays of light Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it A can be studied using radio waves B may contain uncontaminated microbes C may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light D has already been contaminated 10 The word "downside" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bottom level B negative aspect C underside D buried section The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of A further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica B problems with satellite-borne radar equipment C ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it D the harsh climate of Antarctica 10 The purpose of the passage is to A explain how Lake Vostok was discovered B provide satellite data concerning Antarctica C discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D present an unexpected aspect of Antarctica's geography Answers: 10 IV You are going to read a set of magazine interviews with four teachers about their flat-sharing experiences For questions 1-10, choose from the interviews (A-D) The interviews may be chosen more than once Write your answer in the box provided (15 points) Of which teacher are the following statements true? I might look for a flatmate in the right circumstances 1………… Finding a flatmate now would represent a backward step to me 2………… I suspect my flatmate considered my behaviour to be odd 3………… It is necessary to make compromises when living with other people 4………… Talking about housework duties eventually proved to be pointless 5………… There were no restrictions on when I could leave and return home 6………… It was important to us that the flat was easily affordable 7………… Sharing a flat can be successful as long as the flatmates have something in 8………… common I was less comfortable after others in the house began to depend on me 9………… 11 financially 10 Setting up in a flat was not as easy as I had expected 10……… TWO'S COMPANY, THREE'S A CROWD? Flat-sharing has long been a tradition in New Zealand, and not just for students But while there are those who love the sense of communal living, there are others who can't wait to establish their own private nest Lisa Simpson speaks to four teachers A Craig Andrews The flat-sharing experience has not always been a rewarding one for New Zealander Craig Andrews There was, for instance, the time when Craig found himself flat-sharing in Rome while teaching for a language school 'The other tenant, an English man, was also working for them The big issue was that he was totally uninterested in cleaning Despite the great many hints I dropped, he never picked up on them, and so it was all left to me In retrospect, I suppose he might have thought I was rather obsessive with my constant cleaning.' Craig felt it necessary to put up with the situation as their contract with the school had six months to run and he felt that any confrontation would have ultimately led to greater tension Craig learnt a valuable lesson from this experience, which ensured that living arrangements with future flatmates were more harmonious 'Provided flatmates' backgrounds are similar and their interests compatible, there's no reason why it all shouldn't work out well,' he says 'And just establish the rules from the outset.' Now a house-owner, however, Craig admits that he can't imagine ever being in a flat-sharing situation again 'I realize it’s cheaper but I prefer my privacy and I'm not prepared to give that up.' B Derene Els Having emigrated to New Zealand from South Africa four years ago, Derene is currently living with her family 'I pay rent which I know some people might find strange, but it would be morally wrong not to, especially as I'm working.' She feels that she has her own privacy to a certain extent but says that 'taking turns with the television remote control, meeting halfway when it comes to the bathroom schedule, settling for the smaller room when you really want the big one - this is what you have to when you're all under the same roof.' Derene is currently keeping an eye out for a small apartment Her criteria is 12 simply 'near the coast' as she needs a sense of open space around her Perhaps this is what drew her to Australia where she took time off from her job in New Zealand to work as a translator After that contract came to an end, she decided to stay on with the host family who'd been putting her up 'Once the arrangement became more formal, when I felt they were relying on me for income, I was not so at ease,' she explains 'But I still felt obliged to be sociable and didn't want to appear rude by keeping myself to myself All the same, I could still come and go as I wished and the door was never locked.' C Sarah Nuttall Originally from the UK, Sarah has spent the last five years in New Zealand She's found the local flat-sharing experience rather different to what she was used to 'There aren't so many flats available here,' she explains 'As well as this, in London the flats are usually fully furnished whereas in New Zealand you only get a cooker When my boyfriend and I first got here, it had never occurred to us that we would have to go out and buy loads of second-hand stuff just to get started.' She's adamant that there's no room for a third person in her flat 'We've talked about getting an extra person in to reduce costs but our privacy comes first But if I were ever single again, I suppose I'd consider it It would be a good way of meeting friends.' Sarah's first flat-sharing experience was in London with four friends she'd been to university with She admits that there were both good and bad times 'We hardly ever argued at first except for minor quarrels over the washing up.' Eventually, however, things came to a head when the kitchen became unusable 'We had a group meeting and the rules were laid down They were effective for about three weeks and then things went back to the way they were.' D Callum McNab Now in the complicated process of looking for his own house, Callum spent his second year of university flat-sharing with three other students There was a unanimous decision that the accommodation had to be within their financial means and in close proximity to the university 'There were no real disputes One woman, Cathy, was extremely talkative, so much so you'd end up not listening But she was generous and she very much pulled her weight around the flat so we could live with that.' Callum confesses to little participation when it came to housework 'There were times when we'd all pitch in but the problem was that I spent a lot of time away from the flat It was agreed that I wasn't as responsible for 13 the messes created and I wasn't going to argue with that.' When that flat got sold, Callum found the easiest option was to move in with his brother 'I can't say I had that much in common with him, except for our interest in foreign movies.' And now the flat-sharing seems to be coming to an end? 'I couldn't imagine flat-sharing ever again Living with a stranger would mean I'd failed in some way, like I was de-maturing.' Answers: 10 PART IV: WRITING (40 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (15 points) I think he’s at last beginning to agree with me ROUND I suppose When he won the scholarship, Alan began to realize just how lucky he was DAWN When he won the scholarship, it began car? Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy that new sports LIGHT Can you to buy that new sports car? Anne complained about the weather throughout the holiday ENTIRE Anne _ He said there was no way the government would send financial aid to the region RULED He sending financial aid to the region Did you see how concerned Jessie was? EXPRESSION Did you see 14 I only called the police when I had tried everything else RESORT I only _ Would you take freelance work if it was offered to you? Were _? A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely In all _ 10 It was an impressive building but it wasn’t to my taste Impressive _ II Essay writing (25 points) Most Vietnamese people have so far cherished the tradition of spending Tet holiday with their family and relatives in their hometown However, recently some people have chosen to take a holiday trip away from home to other provinces or even to other countries on this occasion What you think about this trend? In about 180 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the issue Use reasons and examples to support your position ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END 16 ... answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box (15 points) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away... presented C change D replacement 15 A conversion B melting Answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 II Fill in each gap with one suitable word Write your answer in the box provided (15 points) QUEST – THE NEXT... because there is no _ for them A request B claim C requirement D demand Answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 II There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them Write