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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 9 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 11 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC Môn Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 120 phút (không kể thời g[.]
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 11 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1.2 points -0.2/ each) You will hear a woman, called Sarah talking about, a sport called free-diving Choose the correct answer from A B or C for each of the following questions What does Sarah say about the history of free-diving? A It has always been an extreme sport B It was once a way of finding food C It’s less than four hundred years old What does Sarah say about free-diving today? A It requires special equipment B It’s non-competitive C It has several different names How did Tanya Streeter spend a lot of her childhood? A training to be a diver B sailing and fishing C playing in the sea Tanya realised she was a talented free-diver after A she’d entered her first free-diving competition B she’d had one lesson in free-diving C she’d been doing it for a while How does Tanya train? A She exercises for five hours every day B She swims in the sea every day C She goes running every day What advice about free-diving does Sarah give to beginners? A Practise in the sea whenever possible B Take proper lessons C Enter as many competitions as you can Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 point - 0.2/ each) Listen to the conversation between Tom and Linda Fill in each blank with no more than three words Tom: You look upset, Linda What's the matter? Linda: Nothing serious Just my parents keep (7) ……………………………………… my clothes Tom: Why don't they like them? Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight They don't like my sparkling clothes or high heels They want me to wear (8) ……………………………………… stuff such as jeans and T- shirts Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going If you're going to a party, you could dress up, but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day Linda: But I really want to look more (9) …………………………………….……………… Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy expensive clothes Linda: Maybe you're right What about you? Do you get into (10) ……………………………………… your parents? Tom: Not really But they forbid me to play computer games Linda: Sounds bad What's wrong with computer games? Tom: They think ail computer games are (11) ……………………………………… They want me to use my computer for more useful stuff Linda: But there are some (12) ……………………………………… of playing computer sanies Tom: Yes, there arc I can read faster because I can concentrate more Playing computer games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day Linda: But your parents may worry about (13) ……………………………………… if you look at the computer screen for a long time Tom: Yes They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14) ………………………………… with more outdoor activities That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and explain (15) ……………………………………… of computer games Tom: That's a good idea I hope my parents understand that Thank you Linda: No problem Thanks for your advice, too SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 It was the worst winter anyone could remember A when B that C where D why 17 The children went _ with excitement A wild B wildly C wilderness D wildlife 18 There was a huge decline _ the number of tigers A in B for C of D out 19 He _ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered A indicted B inferred C induced D inflicted 20 - Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr Robinson.” - Mr Robinson: “ _.” A You can say that again B I see C You are right D Delighted I was able to help 21 I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate The soil is _ A as dry as rice B as dry as a tile C as dry as a bone D as dry as wood 22 Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events She felt A left out B turned out C omitted out D gone out 23 Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school I still remember very stupid questions A him asking B him to ask C asking him D his being asked 24 Having been served dinner, _ A the problem was discussed by the members of the committee B the committee members discussed the problem C it was discussed by the committee members the problem D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee 25 It can take up to more than six months to _ a man to this specialized work A raise B train C learn D practise 26 _, they would have had what they wanted A Supposing they were arriving at the fair early B If they arrived at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Had they arrived at the fair early 27 _ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them A What are my parents B My parents are C How my parents are D That my parents are 28 The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema _ for three hours A stayed B got C lasted D spent 29 _ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers A Should B Did C Were D Had 30 “Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy _ since her childhood.” A who she has known B have known her C that have known her D she has been known 31 The marathon runner _ for nearly one hour and a half when she _ to the pavement A has been running / collapses B were running / collapsed C had been running / collapsed D ran / had been collapsing 32 An artist _ will his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face A portraying a child B who portray a child C he portrays a child D portrayed a child 33 _ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn A With reference B Akin C Prior to D In addition to 34 The beach was so crowded the other day that we _ difficulty finding an empty spot A have B have had C had D have been having 35 _ of the shop, my friend Roger went in A Coming out B On coming out C When coming out D As I came Linda: Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat (mount) 37 In some areas water has to be boiled to ……………………………… it (pure) 38 The conditions in the man’s prison were ……………………………… (human) 39 She studied ……………………………… psychology at college (behave) 40 The breakdown of the negotiations was not ……………………………… (expect) 41 A visit to Morocco is a truly ………………………………… experience (forget) 42 The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater (mesure) 43 He refused to answer questions for fear he might ……………………………… himself (crime) 44 The machine refused to work due to a ……………………………… in one of the engines (function) 45 He's at that …………………………………age when he's very easily led by other children (impress) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either 47 It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus 48 All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute 49 Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way 50 Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 Wearing a seat belt can protect you ………………… being killed in a car 52 We are pleased ………………… this year's results They are much better than expected 53 We are very happy that interest ………………… our products is rising consistently and continually 54 They came ………………… a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard 55 David was unemployed so he was financially dependent ………………… his wife SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question THE ENGLISH CHANNEL Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) 1802 Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57) opened This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) electrical system The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours It is also (60) for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains They don’t need to book in (61) , as trains (62) every few minutes However, while on the train , there isn’t much to and many (63) the Chunnel for this (64) the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (65) can you look outside and enjoy the view As a result, many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead 56 A from B during C since D ago 57 A officially B regularly C correctly D typically 58 A perform B achieve C deal with D complete 59 A forward B advanced C higher D increased 60 A benefit B handy C advantage D spare 61 A ahead B time C advance D future 62 A go away B.exit C set out D depart 63 A criticise B accuse C complain D blame 64 A Opposite B Not alike C Unlike D Dissimilar 65 A Nor B Either C Neither D Not Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of projects that place art in public places They have shown exceptional imagination in applying the diverse forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes The activities observed in a number of “pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places—a broadening exploration of public sites, an increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of contemporary artistic practice, and a growing public enthusiasm—are increasingly characteristic of cities across the country With many cities now undergoing renewed development, opportunities are continuously emerging for the inclusion or art in new or renewed public environments, including buildings, plazas, parks, and transportation facilities The result of these activities is a group of artworks that reflect the diversity of contemporary art and the varying character and goals of the sponsoring communities In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist The use of murals followed quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists as different as the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg The specialized requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in public places: in Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther King, Jr., who was slain there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed neon and animation works to the enhancement of mass transit facilities And in numerous cities, art is being raised as a symbol of the commitment to revitalize urban areas By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the various forms of contemporary art Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to communicate with a new and broader audience Artists are recognizing the distinction between public and private spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public commissions They are working in new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed scale 66 What is the passage mainly about? A The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities B The growth of public art in United States cities C The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States D The differences between public art in Europe and the United States 67 All of the following are mentioned in paragraph as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT A the transfer of artwork from private to public sites B artworks that represent a city’s special character C greater interest in art by the American public D a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art 68 According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of A communities that are building more art museums B artists who are moving to urban areas C urban development and renewal D an increase in the number of artists in the United States 69 The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to A show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art B introduce the subject of unusual works of art C demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public D contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York 70 It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that A the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis B Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr C the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts D the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists 71 The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to A replacement B design C improvement D decoration 72 The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A show the importance of B promise to enlarge C bring new life to D provide artworks for 73 The word “that” in line 22 refers to A contemporary art B opportunity C audience D distinction 74 The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to A judging B selling C explaining D producing 75 According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following EXCEPT A creating artworks that are unusual in size B raising funds to sponsor various public projects C exposing a large number of people to works of art D using new materials that are long—lasting Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap Sue Hamilton is a very ambitious girl In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have completed her degree Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ……………………… she can earn lots of money Her dream is to set up her (78) ……………………… business selling the jewellery she designs She says that she expects to (79) ……………………… her fortune before she is thirty (80) …………………… she can retire However, in case things don’t work out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm She has worked (82) ………………………… him during her vacations and she says she (83)……………………… mind doing that again Her brother is a very successful accountant and is always trying to tempt her into working with him Sue thinks she (84) …………………………give it a go Otherwise she will just wait and see (85) ………………………comes along SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (2 points- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin’s poor 87 Mary was the only student absent from class Apart 88 Jane hasn’t made much progress at school Jane has only 89 My parents find fault with everything I No matter 90 It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest Not only 91 The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder Little 92 “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend John congratulated 93 Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it On 94 The last storm destroyed Lan’s house It’s high time 95 Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself The princess Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (2 points - 0.2/ each) 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 96 Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? (eye) Would you mind …………………………………………………… my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? 97 The children paid little attention to the dogs (notice) The children didn't …………………………………………….………………………… the dogs 98 The union leader said the crisis was caused by the banks (accused) The union leader …………………………………………….………………………… the crisis 99 Being in prison seems to have changed Simon´s behaviour for the better (leaf) Kevin has …………………………………………….………………………… since he got out of prison 100 I am starting to find watching television boring (fed) I am beginning to get …………………………………………….………………………television 101 If only I hadn't believed his lies! (taken) I wish…………………………………………….………………………… by his lies! 102 Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel (view) Alison bought the big house …………………………………………….………………………… a hotel 103 I never thought that I would win a prize (crossed) It …………………………………………….………………………… that I would win a prize 104 Please don't disappoint me this time (let) I'd rather …………………………………………….………………………… this time 105 People said that the mayor planned to demolish the old city tower (about) The old city tower was …………………………………………….………………………… down by the mayor - THE END -