De Thi vong loai HSG QG 2010-2011- HAY

Sở giáo dục v đo tạo Kì thi chọn đội tuyển hSG quốc gia Lạng Sơn lớp 12 thpt năm học 2010 - 2011 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Đề chính thức Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm có 8 trang, có 9 phần) Điểm của bài thi: Họ tên, chữ kí của giám khảo - Bằng số: 1. - Bằng chữ: 2. S PHCH: I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Identify your answer by circling esponding letter A, B, C or D. (3 points) the corr 1. He couldnt his father that he was telling the truth. A. admit B. confide C. trust D. convince 2. My passport last month, so I will have to get a new one. A. elapsed B. expired C. ended D. terminated 3. His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any of it all. A. interpretation B. meaning C. intelligibility D. sense 4. After the campaign a special medal was to all combatants. A. gained B. awarded C. earned D. deserved 5. We dont sell foreign newspapers because there is no for them. A. request B. claim C. demand D. requirement 6. At the last concert we had the privilege of the composers latest symphony. A. listening B. attending C. assisting D. hearing 7. Luckily my wallet was handed in to the police with all its contents . A. preserved B. intact C. contained D. unscathed 8. Motorists of speeding may be banned from driving for a year. A. convicted B. arrested C. charged D. judged 9. A part-time job gives me the freedom to my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 10. I bought this fridge because I had confidence in the name. A. mark B. maker C. brand D. commodity 11. Sarahs friends all have brothers and sisters but she is a(n) child. A. only B. individual C. single D. singular 12. Recent surveys have focused on the environmental issues. A. views B. opinion C. ideas D. attention 13. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention . A. span B. limit C. duration D. time 14. The environmental of these chemicals went unrecognized for many years. A. impression B. impact C. power D. force 15. Wasnt it you yourself the door open? A. leave B. to have left C. who left D. that should leave 1 II. Read the text below and choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D. (1 point) Many flowering plants woo insect pollinators and gently direct them to their most fertile blossoms by changing the colour of individual flowers from day to day. Through colour cues, the plant signals to the insect that it would be better off visiting one flower on its bush than another. The particular hue tells the pollinator that the flower is full of far more pollen than are neighbouring blossoms. That nectar-rich flower also happens to be fertile and ready to disperse its pollen or to receive pollen the insect has picked up from another flower. Plants do not have to spend precious resources maintaining reservoirs of nectar in all their flowers. Thus, the colour-coded communication system benefits both plant and insect. For example, on the lantana plant, a flower starts out on the first day as yellow, when it is rich with pollen and nectar. Influenced by an as-yet-unidentified environmental signal, the flower changes colour by triggering the production of the pigment anthromyacin. It turns orange on the second day and red on the third. By the third day, it has no pollen to offer insects and is no longer fertile. On any given lantana bush, only 10 to 15 percent of blossoms are likely to be yellow and fertile. But in tests measuring the responsiveness of butterflies, it was discovered that the insects visited the yellow flowers at least 100 times more than would be expected from haphazard visitation. Experiments with paper flowers and painted flowers demonstrated that the butterflies were responding to colour cues rather than, say, the scent of the nectar. In other types of plants, blossoms change from white to red, others from yellow to red, and so on. These colour changes have been observed in some 74 families of plants. 1. The first paragraph of the passage implies that insects benefit from the colour-coded communication system because A. the colours hide them from predators. B. they can gather pollen efficiently. C. the bright colours attract fertile females D. other insect species cannot understand the code. 2. The word woo in line 1 is closest in meaning to A. frighten B. trap C. deceive D. attract 3. The word it in line 3 refers to a(n) A. plant B. insect C. signal D. blossom 4. the word Thus in line 7 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. Therefore B. However C. Probably D. Generally 5. Which of the following describes the sequence of colour changes that lantana blossoms undergo? A. Red to yellow to white B. White to red C. Yellow to orange to red D. Red to purple 6. The word triggering in line 10 is closest in meaning to A. maintaining B. renewing C. limiting D. Activating 7. The passage implies that insects would be most attracted to lantana blossoms A. on the first day that they blossom B. when they turn orange C. on the third day that they blossom D. after they produce anthromyacin 2 8. According to the passage, what is the purpose of the experiments involving paper flowers and painted flowers? A. To strengthen the idea that butterflies are attracted by the smell of flowers. B. To prove that flowers do not always need pollen to reproduce. C. To demonstrate how insects change colour depending on the type of flowers they visit. D. To support the idea that insects respond to the changing colour of flowers. 9. The word haphazard in line 14 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. Dangerous B. Random C. Fortunate D. Expected 10. According to the passage, in approximately how many families of plants has the colour changing phenomenon described in the passage been observed? A. 10 B. 15 C. 74 D. 100 III. Read the text below and circle the answer A, B, C or D that best fits each space. (3 points) SAVING EUROPE’S WOODLANDS Hidden in almost every European country there are ancient and untouched forests. These forests are often (0) in wildlife and are (1) to many endangered species. One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which (2) a variety of coniferous trees (3) for a wide range of birds and insects. Although many of the ancient (4) of Europe worshipped trees, there is (5) respect for them today. The World Wildlife Fund has decided to (6) attention to the importance of Europe’s ancient woodlands. They are asking for the remaining forests to be protected by controlling the trade in wood. (7) , governments are being asked to regenerate forests where (8) , and manage them in a more nature-friendly way. At present almost a third of western Europe is (9) by trees. Unfortunately, many of these were only (10) recently. This means they can’t support such a(n) (11) variety of plant and animal life. If they destroy the ancient forests, we will cause many species to (12) extinct. The decline of ancient forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing awareness of the (13) of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be (14) . By the year 2015 the W.W.F hopes to have (15) many forests reserves across Europe. It isn’t too late to do something for our ancient trees. 0. A. full B. wealthy C. prosperous D. rich 1. A. house B. place C. home D. shelter 2. A. contains B. includes C. embraces D. holds 3. A. capable B. suitable C. able D. plenty 4. A. humans B. peoples C. beings D. persons 5. A. small B. tiny C. little D. few 6. A. draw B. bring C. carry D. move 7. A. As well as B. In addition C. Too D. Plus 8. A. necessary B. important C. urgent D. vital 9. A. loaded B. packed C. full D. covered 10. A. placed B. put C. plotted D. planted 11. A. deep B. wide C. excessive D. extreme 12. A. come B. end C. become D. get 13. A. value B. advantage C. gravity D. seriousness 14. A. released B. endured C. survived D. saved 15. A. done up B. set up C. brought up D. made out 3 IV. Choose the underlined part that is incorrect by circling A, B, C or D. (1 point) 1. I did not understand Utheir predicament until John explained me all the details of the mishap. A B C D 2. Even though we had been to her house several times before, we did not remember exactly what street was it on. A B C D 3. He described his best friend as being adventuresome, witty, and successful but very plane-looking. A B C D 4. When I was at the grocery store, I realised that the prices of many items had been rised. A B C D 5. According to my calculations, the cost of two dozen roses are fifty dollars, which is considerably less A B than the sixty-two dollars I was charged. C D V. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write yours answers in the space provided below the text. (3 points) CAN PARROTS COMMUNICATE? Everyone knows that parrots can imitate human speech, but can (0) birds also understand meaning? Two decades ago, researcher Irene Pepperberg started working with Alex, an African grey parrot, and ever since then, she has been building (1) data on him. Pepperberg, (2) recently published book The Alex Studies makes fascinating reading, claims Alex doesn't copy speech but intentionally uses words to get (3) it is that he wants. In actual (4) , some of his cognitive skills are identical to those of a five-year-old child. (5) a child's, Alex's learning has been a steady progression. Early on, he (6) vocalise whether two things were the same or different. Now, he carries (7) more complex tasks. Presented (8) different-coloured balls and blocks and asked the number of red blocks, he'll answer correctly. He requests things as well. (9) he ask to sit on your shoulder and you put him (10) else, he'll complain: 'Wanna go shoulder.' A (11) experts remain sceptical, seeing very (12) in Alex's performance beyond learning by association, by (13) of intensive training. Yet Alex appears to (14) mastered simple two-way communication. As parrots live for 60 years or more, Alex may surprise (15) all further. 0. these 1. ……………………. 6. ……………………. 11. ……………………. 2. ……………………. 7. ……………………. 12. ……………………. 3. ……………………. 8. ……………………. 13. ……………………. 4. ……………………. 9. ……………………. 14. ……………………. 5. ……………………. 10. ……………………. 15. ……………………. 4 VI. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers in the space provided below the text. (2 points) THE CONTINUING POPULARITY OF THE FOUNTAIN PEN The fountain pen is still a very attractive and (0) object, even in PRACTICE these days of cheap, (1) ball-point and felt-tip pens. Few owners are DISPOSE (2) to it. Emotions range from a casual attraction to absolute passion. DIFFER However, though the reasons for such profound (3) to the pen are ATTACH many, the way people feel is universal. What exactly is it then about this small (4) object that provokes such CYLINDER (5) of feeling? The most likely answer to this question is that INTENSE (6) , the fountain pen is far more than a mere writing instrument. It is BASE often seen as an (7) of the owner's social standing. For some, the ASSERT ornamentation is where its (8) attraction lies. It can be adorned with DOUBT gold, with diamonds or inlaid with floral or geometric designs. A fountain pen should only be loaned out in (9) circumstances, since EXCEPT in no time at all it will be altered by the second user's hand. This is one of the (10) characteristics of the instrument, which makes each one unique DISTINCT and personal to its owner. 0. practical 1. ……………………. 6. ……………………. 2. ……………………. 7. ……………………. 3. ……………………. 8. ……………………. 4. ……………………. 9. ……………………. 5. ……………………. 10. ……………………. VII. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (3) by the number in the space provided by the text. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space provided by the text. (3 points) 0 9 Cars became popular as a quick and comfortable way of getting 00 will around. This is still true when you will drive along a quiet country 1. road or a modern motorway. As far as you getting from one place 2. to another in the city is concerned, it is a different story. Whenever 3. I want to get up anywhere in a hurry, I leave the car at home 4. and go on foot. It often turns out to be much more quicker. I still make 5. the mistake now and again of thinking the car is an efficient means 6. of a transport. The other day my wife was feeling a bit under the 7. weather. She had been having terrible headaches for some long 8. time and she decided she couldn’t take it anymore and asked from 9. me to give her a lift to the doctor, whose surgery is in the centre 10. part of town. We live in a suburb in the old quarter of the city and 11. it is about twenty minutes away on foot. On the way back, however 12. it is all uphill and I must to admit it can be exhausting, especially on a 13. hot day. Reluctantly I got the car out of the garage and we set it off, 14. me muttering about the wonders of taxis. My heart was sank as we 15. hit the first traffic jam – I knew we were beginning a long journey. 5 VIII. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way it means the same as the sentence given before it, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0) (1 point) Example: Do you mind if I watch you while you paint? objection - Do you have any objection to my watching you while you paint? 1. Only passengers with Gold Star tickets may use the executive lounge. restricted Use of the executive lounge possession of Gold Star tickets. 2. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public. circumstances Under locked when the building is open to the public. 3. Helen was always embarrassed by her father's jokes. source Helen's father's jokes her. 4. How likely is the new venture to get off the ground? prospects What off the ground? 5. Damien paid little attention to his brother's warnings. notice Damien didn't his brother's warnings. IX. Writing an essay (3 points) There have been a number of terrible floods with heavy losses in Vietnam so far this year. What do you think is the cause of these terrible floods? What solutions should be taken to improve this situation? You should write at least 200 words. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. 6 7 _________________ THE END _________________ 8 . đo tạo Kì thi chọn đội tuyển hSG quốc gia Lạng Sơn lớp 12 thpt năm học 2010 - 2011 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Đề chính thức Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm có. up D. made out 3 IV. Choose the underlined part that is incorrect by circling A, B, C or D. (1 point) 1. I did not understand Utheir predicament until John explained me all the details. far this year. What do you think is the cause of these terrible floods? What solutions should be taken to improve this situation? You should write at least 200 words. Use your own ideas,