SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN Đề chính thức (Đề thi gồm 05 trang ) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - BẢNG C Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH Bằng số : ………………………………… Bằng chữ :……………… ………………. Giám khảo 1 : ……………………………………… Giám khảo 2 : ……………………………………… SECTION A – PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. achieve B. choice C. chief D. brochure 2. A. depends B. years C. temples D. parents 3. A. naked B. sacred C. raised D. hatred 4. A. nature B. future C. picture D. mature 5. A. guilty B. busy C. bury D. build 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. 6. A. innovation B. disappear C. understand D. identify 7. A. accompany B. category C. interviewer D. fascinating 8. A. curricumlum B. enthusiast C. subordinate D. democratic 9. A. university B. veterinary C. undergraduate D. geographical 10. A. popular B. dangerous C. magazine D. applicant 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Section B – vocabulary and grammar I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 11. Eighty kilometers is the fifty miles. A. equivalent of B. equivalent from C. equal of D. equal to 12. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion your previous good work. A. thanks to B. with a view to C. in the light of D. with regard to 13. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any on his movements. A. restriction B. obstacle C. veto D. regulation 14. I'd rather you anyone what I said. A. don't tell B. won't tell C. didn't tell D. not to tell 15. He completely with what I said. A. agreed B. complained C. argued D. accepted 16. of the workers has his own work. A. All B. Each C. Every D. Other 17. There’s a beautiful of the old city from the terrace of their mountain house. A. view B. aspect C. vision D. appearance 18. Peter was really at the prospect of starting work. A. exciting B. excited C. interesting D. interested 19. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in . A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 20. It is vital that we a change in people's attitudes. A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after 21. You can drive my car you drive carefully. A. unless B. as long as C. because D. although 22. it were well paid, I would accept this proposal. A. Providing B. Unless C. But for D. If only 23. The police carried out a search for the missing diplomat. A. thorough B. through C. throughout D. thoughtful 24. Is he enough to take on so much responsibility? A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature 25. But for your help, we in trouble. A. would have been B. would be C. had been D. were 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. 26. It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. 27. Tom has not completed the assignment yet and Maria hasn’t, neither. 28. The United States receives a large amounts of revenue from taxation of tobacco products. 29. Not only cigarettes and alcohol is believed to be harmful to one’s health. 30. She has changed a lot of jobs since she has graduated from university five years ago. 31. John could have gotten that job if he had applied it. 32. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students lost the opportunity to leave the appartment 33. Whistling or clapping our hands to get the person’s attention are considered impolite. 34. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air conditioning. 35. Found in the 12 th century, Oxford university ranks among the world’s oldest universities. Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 26. 31. 27. 32. 28. 33. 29. 34. 30. 35. Section C – reading I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. Accreditation is a system for setting national standards of quality in education. The United States is unique in the world because its accreditation is not administered by the government, but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary School and the Society of Engineers. Before registering to study in any education institution in the United States, a student should make certain that the institution is accredited in order to assure that the school has a recognized standard of organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign students should be particularly careful to check an institution’s accreditation because other government or future employers may not recognize a degree earned from a school that has not received accreditation. If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the accreditation status. If you are not sure about a certain school, don’t hesitate to check its reputation with an education officer at the nearest US embassy. 36. The title best expresses the ideas in this passage is . A. studying in the United States B. accreditation C. how to find best school D. the middle States Association of colleges and Secondary Schools 37. What should students do in order to check the accreditation of a school that may interest them ? A. Write to the school B. Write to the US Ministry of Education C. Register to study at the school D. Consult a US embassy official 38. According to the author, all of the following statements are true of the accreditation system in the United States EXCEPT . A. The accreditation on status of a school will be listed in its catalogs and brochures. B. Future employers will be influenced by the accreditation of a candidate’s school. C. The accreditation system is like that of many other countries D. Accreditation provides information about the standards of instruction and organization of a school. 39. The word “ unique ” in the first paragraph means . A. unusual. B. first. C. standard. D. large. 40. From this passage, it may be concluded at an accredited school . A. does not offer a degree. B. may close because of financial disorganization. C. is administered by the government. D. is better than an accredited school. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. The (41) of book knowledge is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often is carried to (42) in many countries so that no time for other interests is (43) to young people. Not only must they attend school (44) five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects, but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (45) instruction. They have almost no chance of taking (46) any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants and (47) life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (48) as well as study, of freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (49) a family (50) an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment. 41. A. gathering B. collection C. obtaining D. accumulation 42. A. extremity B. excess C. limits D. boundary 43. A. available B. provided C. devoted D. reserved 44. A. during B. for C. throughout D. in 45. A. farther B. additional C. extra D. further 46. A. on B. up C. back D. over 47. A. untamed B. original C. wild D. natural 48. A. pleasure B. amusement C. joy D. entertainment 49. A. creating B. bringing C. building D. raising 50. A. hold B. put C. indicate D. mark 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. A healthful lifestyle leads to a longer, happier, healthier life. Staying healthy means eating a well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding things that are bad for the (51) and mind. Nutrition plays a key role (52) maintaining good health and preventing many diseases. In spite of all the information available about diet, scientists still believe that good nutrition can (53) simple. There are several basic rules to follow. Keep fat intake low. Eat lots of foods high in carbon hydrates, (54) are the starches in grains, legumes (beans and peas), vegetables and some fruits. (55) too much sugar. Limit salt. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, which are high in (56) A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle. (57) of proper physical exercise can cause tiredness, irritability, and poor general health. Physical fitness requires both aerobic exercise, such as running, bicycle riding, and swimming, (58) weight-lifting. muscle-strengthening exercise, such as Finally, good health is acquired by (59) no to bad habits such as smoking, drinking, and overeating and by avoiding situations that are constantly stressful. People can take their lives and happiness into their own (60) . Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. Section D – writing I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 61. I only recognized him when he came into the light. → Not until 62. I didn’t study French at school and now I regret it. → I wish 63. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success. → Timmy’s success has turned 64. You can call me up at anytime you make up your mind. → Whenever ………………………………………………………………… 65. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. → The man ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II. 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(s). 66. The cost of excursions is part of the price of the holiday. ( includes ) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67. Paula said I had caused the accident. ( blamed) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68. The stereo was so powerful that I usually went deaf. ( such ) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. ( took) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70. “I wouldn’t trust Frank with your money if I were you, Carl” I said. ( advised ) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III. Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: “Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in learning English ”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… - - - THE END - - - SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT – BẢNG B ( Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang ) SECTION A – PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. D 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. C II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points) 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. A II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 26 studies (should) study 31 had applied had applied for 27 neither either 32 many much 28 amounts amount 33 are is 29 and but also 34 enough hot hot enough 30 has graduated graduated 35 found founded SECTION C - READING I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 41. D 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 51. body 52. in 53. be 54. which 55. avoid 56. vitamins 57. lack 58. and 59. saying 60. hands SECTION D - WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 61. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him. 62. I wish I had studied French at school. 63. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 64. Whenever you make up your mind, you can call me up. 65. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car. II. 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(s). (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 66. The price of the holiday includes the cost of excursions. 67. Paula blamed me for causing/ having caused the accident. 68. It was such a powerful stereo that I usually went deaf. 69. The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul. 70. I advised Carl not to trust Frank with his money III. Write a composition about 150-200 words on the following topic: (15 points) “Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in learning English ”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: 1. Content : ( 40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and as details as appropriate. 2. Organization & Presentation: ( 30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper- secondary school students. 3. Language: ( 30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers. Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. TOTAL: 100 / 5 = 20 . chính th c (Đề thi gồm 05 trang ) KỲ THI CHỌN H C SINH GIỎI C P TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM H C 2010 – 2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - . NĂM H C 2010 - 2011 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH TH C Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT – BẢNG B ( Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang ) SECTION . - - - THE END - - - SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN H C SINH GIỎI C P TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM