Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: 5m 2.. Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: 5m 1.. Read the passage and then circle
Trang 1SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CẦN THƠ ĐỀ THI KIỂM TRA , HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2006-2007
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG MÔN: ANH VĂN, LỚP 10, THI CHUYÊN
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
A PHONETICS
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m)
2 a contribution b control c consult d connect
II Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m)
1 a documentary b understand c disappear d experience
2 a contribute b production c patient d luxurious
3 a electronics b transmission c phenomenon d original
4 a effective b amusing c typical d expression
5 a disappear b engineer c education d attachment
B VOCABULARY – STRUCTURE - GRAMMAR
I Circle the best answer: (20m)
1 As soon as the board of elections promulgates the list of candidates, a ballot is prepared
a informally discusses b quickly contacts
c officially declares d critically reviews
2 Feeling irritable may be a side effect of too much medication
3 In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to ……
a the driving of a car b when you drive a car
c driving a car d when driving a car
4 City taxes are based on an estimate of the value of one’s property
a appraisal b forecast c diagnosis d outline
5 The members of the committee were assembled quickly
6 The first recognized Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C
a celebrated b viewed c cheered d acknowledged
7 The human body has four jugular veins; …… each side of the neck
a there are two on b it has two on c two are on d two on
8 Out of John Kenneth Galbraith’s The Affluent Society …… for an increase in public goods, potentially
at the expense of private goods
a came the argument b his argument
9 His hat was knocked askew by the wind
a awry b out of shape c off d on the ground
10 A chameleon is a kind of lizard known for its ability to change color
11 Although the soldier had survived the battle, he later died ………… his wounds
12 If you don’t agree with the proposal, you can always vote … it at the meeting
13 Do you think people should be allowed to experiment …… animals?
14 Passengers are kindly requested to refrain ……… smoking in the gangways and in the toilets
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16 In frogs and toads, the tongue is fixed the mouth in order to facilitate projecting it a some distance, greatly aiding in the capture of insects
a rotating b protruding c vibrating d contracting
17 A compound break is more serious than a simple one because there is more opportunity for loss of blood and infection
18 Upon hatching, ……
a young ducks know how to swim b swimming is known by young ducks
c the knowledge of swimming is in young ducks d how to swim is known in young ducks
19 ………… , Carl Sandburg is also well known for his multi volume biography of Lincoln
a An eminent American poet b He is an eminent American poet
c An eminent American poet who is d Despite an eminent American poet
20 The Lewis and Clark expedition left St Louis in 1804 and traveled 7,700 miles enroute to the Pacific Coast
a away from b returning to c on the way d leaving
II Fill each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable verb or phrase: (10m)
1 His fortune was _ at well over half a million pounds
2 The wedding was about three hundred guests
3 In her heyday, Baby Doe _ a rich and attractive woman
4 Horace Tabor tried hard _ for his family’s needs
5 He made short work of _ the pile of letters and was able to leave early
6 She is thought _ at the turn of the century
7 Many zoos _ with closure
8 Eggs are laid and after two to four months
9 If I were _ to marry me, would you accept?
10 The panda is wrongly a cuddly, gentle animal
C READING COMPREHENSION
I Read the passage and then circle the best answer: (10m)
As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience If you will be eating alone a great deal, choose good restaurants In the end, they will be much better for your digestion You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage, which you can easily manage even when fully packed Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier for yourself from the first
by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip
1 Who is the author’s intended audience?
a working women who have no time for cooking
b husbands and children of working women
c working women who must travel on their own
d hotel personnel who must cater to working women
2 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
a A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S than previously
b Professional men refuse to accompany their female colleagues on business trips
c Each year there are more female tourists in the U.S
d Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone
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a Stay at home and take care of your family
b Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away
c Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves
d Have your whole family take gourmet cooking classes together
4 Why are better restaurants especially preferable for frequent travelers?
a The food is usually better for your health
b The tables are better
c You can call the restaurant in advance for reservations
d You will not have to eat alone
5 Why is lightweight luggage important for the traveling businesswoman?
a It provides space for dirty clothes c It can double as a briefcase
b It allows for mobility d It is usually big enough to carry all business documents
II Read the passage and then circle which word best fits each space: (10m)
INTELLIGENCE TESTS
School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take They find out how much knowledge
we have gained But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a (1) that some people who
are very successful academically don’t have any common sense? Intelligence is the speed (2) which we can understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles Although scientists are now preparing (3) _ computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, (4) _ tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence A person’s IQ is their intelligence (5) _ it is measured b y a special test The most common IQ tests are (6) by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946 By
1976 it (7) 1,300 members in Britain Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide, largely in the US People taking the tests are judged in (8) to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa This works out at 2 percent of the population Anyone from the age of six can take tests All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if (9) enough time But that’s the problem – the whole (10) _ of the tests is that they’re against the clock
4 a at this age b for the present c at the time d now and then
6 a appointed b commanded c run d steered
D USE OF ENGLISH
I Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word(s): (20m)
1 We ran into a barn to get out of the rain (SHELTER)
2 The provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act do not apply to pest species (EXCLUDED)
3 When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly (CRAVING)
4 The interview panel thought that Sarah had a very good manner (IMPRESSION)
5 The population of the UK has not expanded appreciably in the last decade (THERE)
6 Burglars are only deterred by an efficient alarm system (IS)
7 I did not like the way you spoke to your sister (BY)
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9 We have run out of the items you want (STOCK)
10 He would never tell you a lie (TELLING)
II Use the following words or phrases to write a complete letter: (10m)
Dear Jan,
1 not see/ you/ long time
2 We/ pleased/ move/ country/ fed/ London
3 In city/ traffic/ noise/ no time relax
4 In country/ life/ slower/ more peaceful
5 e.g./ walk/ dogs/ across fields/ before breakfast
6 Children/ enjoy fresh air/ make new friends
7 People/ helpful/ kind/ friendly
8 But we miss/ friends/ London – especially you
9 Come/ see/ soon
10 We all/ look/ see you again
Love Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa III Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting: (10m)
1 Neither of the two candidates (A) who (B) had applied for admission (C) to the Industrial Engineering Department (D) were eligible for scholarships
2 (A) Where (B) do you (C) suggest (D) me buying the textbooks?
3 (A) The recent developments (B) in the field of robotics (C) have been extremely beneficial to (D) those that are physically handicapped
4 As they grow older, (A) children in many cultures (B) taught (C) not to rely (D) on their parents
5 Fuel cells, (A) alike batteries, (B) generate (C) electricity by (D) chemical reaction
6 (A) To make out the lost time, we (B) booked a (C) direct flight from Ho Chi Minh city (D) to Hanoi
7 I enjoy (A) taking (B) a walk at night, (C) which the roads (D) are quiet
8 Tom suggests that (A) it is good idea for Ted (B) to get (C) professional (D) medical advice
9 Not until (A) recently has (B) interest of (C) tidal electric power plants been (D) revived
10 (A) Listen carefully (B) I’m going (C) to give you (D) a few advice
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ANSWER KEY
A I 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 d 5 c
II 1 d 2 c 3 a 4 c 5 d
B I 1 c 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 d 7 c 8 a 9 a 10 d
11 b 12 c 13 a 14 b 15 d 16 b 17 d 18 a 19 a 20 c
II 1 estimated 2 attended by 3 had been 4 to provide 5 answering
6 to have been born 7 are threatened 8 hatched 9 to ask you 10 regarded as
C I 1 c 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 b
II 1 b 2 d 3 a 4 b 5 c 6 c 7 b 8 b 9 a 10 b
D I 1 We ran into a barn to take shelter from the rain
2 Pest species are excluded from the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act
3 When Mary was pregnant, she had a craving for jelly
4 Sarah made a very good impression on the interview panel
5 There has been no appreciable expansion of the population of the UK
6 The only deterrent to burglars is an efficient alarm system
7 I was disgusted by the way you spoke to your sister
8 I’m on very good terms with my bank manager
9 The items you want are out of stock
10 He is incapable of telling you a lie
II 1 We haven’t seen you for such a long time
2 We’re really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed up with living in
London
3 In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax
4 Here in the country, life is slower and much more peaceful
5 Now, for example, we’re able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before breakfast
6 The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends
7 The people here are helpful, kind and ever so friendly
8 But we do miss all our friends in London, especially you, Jan
9 Do come and see us soon
10 We’re all looking forward to seeing you again
III 1 D was 2 D I (should) buy 3 D who 4 B are taught
5 A like 6 A make up for 7 C when 8 A it (should) be
9 B (the) interest in 10 D some
Ly Tu Trong Élite High School
FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST
GRADE: 12
Trang 6I Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verbs of GO or Come: (5m)
1 Your bill _ $55
2 I’m afraid something urgent has ; I won’t be able to see you tonight
3 When do the exam results ?
4 I a beautiful old vase in that junk shop
5 Did the meeting you were planning ever _?
6 How did you that scratch on your cheek?
7 It’s not a good idea to a man and his wife
8 She was knocked unconscious, but she quickly
9 This question is bound to _ at the meeting
10 The movie at six
II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (5m)
1 No one has lived in that house for years
- That house _
2 In spite of all our warnings, he left the camp without taking his rifle
- Although
3 We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not
- Regardless _
4 The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions
- My _
5 “Less noise!” the teacher told the boys
- The teacher
6 In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed
- If it
7 Have some olives
- Help _
8 He’s always ready to be of assistance when we’re busy on the farm
- He’s always _
9 Every time he opens his mouth, he says something tactless
- Every time
10 She’s tried not to lose her temper so often, but with no success
- She’s tried
THE END
ANSWER KEY
I
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II
1 That house hasn’t been lived in/ has been unoccupied for years
2 Although we had warned him, he left the camp without taking his rifle
3 Regardless of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts
4 My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions
5 The teacher shouted to the boys to make less noise
6 If it should happen that nuclear weapons are used, we are all doomed
7 Help yourself to some olives
8 He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when we’re busy on the farm
9 Every time he opens his mouth, he can’t help saying something tactless
10 She’s tried not to lose her temper so often but she can’t help herself
Ly Tu Trong Élite High School
FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST
GRADE: 12
I Give the correct form of the word in brackets: (5m)
THE HISTORY OF TOYS
Trang 8When did the first toys come into (1- exist) and what led to their (2- develop) ? Did they represent an attempt by adults to make children happy, or did they arise from the various (3- play) (4- active) of (5- child) _ themselves? As everyone knows, the (6- young) (7- frequent) copy the (8- behave) of their (9- old) , and, in their play, they often adopt objects used by adults for (10- entire) different purposes These objects (11- courage) the child’s (12- imagine) and lead to games in which everyday articles often play (13- usual) and (14- expect) roles
It is rather (15- surprise) that for an (16- explain) of the origin of toys, we cannot turn to folk stories However, no (17- tradition) tale (18- relate) to the origin of toys exists, and so our (19- know) is restricted to (20- archaeology) study and limited evidence from documents
II Fill in each blank with a proper expression with “LOOK”: (5m)
1 I’m going to use my life savings to start a new company
– You’d better _
2 I think Nick painted graffiti on the walls
– Maybe He’s always _
3 Why do you think Mary is angry with you?
- She _ me just now
4 Why don’t you think she’s honest?
- She never
5 Is anything the matter, John? You _
6 You can’t go for an interview in that suit It _
7 The authorities sometimes _ when there’s corruption
8 She _ anyone who is not good at sports
9 We should never be disappointed We should try _ of things
10 They’re always new talent
THE END
ANSWER KEY
I 5m: 0.25m for each
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II 5m: 0.5m for each
1 look before you leap
2 looking for trouble
3 looked daggers at
4 looks you in the eye
5 look as if you’ve seen a ghost
6 looks as if you’ve been sleeping in that suit for a week
7 look the other way
8 looks down on
9 to look on the bright side
10 on the lookout for
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QUALIFYING TEST GRADE: 12
DURATION: 90’
A PHONETICS
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m)
II Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m)
1 a satellite b rotation c reverse d potential
2 a continental b ill-prepared c conventional d metropolitan
3 a detective b completely c regional d campaign
4 a vaporize b certainty c perversity d conquer
5 a deduction b reduce c emotion d sympathetic
B VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR – STRUCTURE
I Circle the best answer: (20m)
1 The eight survivors subsisted for four days and nights on sea biscuits and mere gulps of water
a subscribes b misled c wandered d endured
2 Chlorophyll cannot be produced unless the plant is exposed to light
a raised with b subjected to c kept from d developed with
3 The earliest canoes were made from hollowed tree trunks
4 The disappearance of tropical rain forests is a direct result of wanton disregard of this valuable resource
by mankind
a precarious b sporadic c senseless d troubling
5 Davy Crockett was well-known for his witticism and story telling skills
6 Evidence concerning the origins of the native people living in the coastal area of western Canada is vague
a contradictory b abundant c acknowledged d unclear
7 Home buyers are proceeding cautiously because of the high interest rates
a hastily b occasionally c warily d deliberately
8 Due to the efforts of conservationists and environmental lists, few people are unaware of the problem of endangered species
a obstinate about b ignorant of c indifferent to d adjacent to
9 The graduate committee must be in full accord in their approval of a dissertation
a unanimous b indecisive c vocal d sullen
10 The question of why prehistoric animals became extinct has not been conclusively answered
a predominantly b extensively c especially d decisively
11 Among other duties, the Federal Communication Commission is charged with the licensing of radio and television stations
a excited by b held responsible for c billed for d attacked by
12 I am … tired to think about that problem at the moment
13 I don’t remember … the front door when I left home this morning
14 His wife’s death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to …
a get over b go over c come through d get round
15 The question of late payment of bills … again at the board meeting
a was risen b raised c was raised d brought