A B C D PART III: 2.0 pts Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces provided.. Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage Your libra
Trang 1SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI VỊNG TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT
Mơn thi: Tiếng Anh Ngày thi: 14 – 11 – 2010
(Đề thi gồm cĩ 8 trang) Thời gian: 180 phút (Khơng kể thời gian giao đề)
Học sinh làm bài vào đề thi này
ĐIỂM
TOÀN BÀI THI
Giám khảo 1
(Họ, tên và chữ ký) (Họ, tên và chữ ký) Giám khảo 2 SỐ PHÁCH
(Do Chủ tịch HĐ ghi)
Bằng chữ Bằng số
SECTION I: GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY (7.0 points)
PART I: (2.0 pts) Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Circle A,
B, C or D to indicate your answer
1 _ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply
2 The government had _ them permission to leave the country
3 People of all countries are expected to _ the principles of the United Nations
4 The business _ after new incentives were introduced
5 He _ when the bus came to a sudden stop
6 Look at the situation I am in! If only I _ your advice
7 I would appreciate it a secret
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8 He must have known about it, he?
9 All is a continuous supply of basic necessities of life
10 Although only of intelligence, he speaks four languages fluently
PART II: (1.0 pt) Find ONE mistake in each sentence Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate your answers
1 Motoring authorities credit mandatory seat-belt laws for the reduces in traffic fatalities
2 It is well-known fact that camels can go for extended periods without water
A B C D
3 The dream of building a permanently staffed space station it may soon become a reality
4 Norma Jean Baker was the real name of the famous Hollywood actress known such as
A B C D Marilyn Monroe
5 The Kerma civilization was some of the earliest indigenous African tribal groups
A B C D
PART III: (2.0 pts) Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces provided (0) has been done as an example
A NEW SUPERMARKET FOR THE TOWN
At a (0) _ held in Oxwell last Thursday evening
a wide (1) _ of opinions was expressed on plans to
build a large supermarket in the town A (2) of the
supermarket group stated that the supermarket would benefit
the (3) _ of Oxwell as it would give people more
(4) when shopping and would lead to a
(5) in the number of jobs available in the town,
which has a high rate of (6) _ Although there was
(7) _ on the need for new jobs, some of those present
claimed that the supermarket would lead to a (8) of
jobs as small shops, (9) to compete with supermarket
prices, would be forced to close The final (10) _ on
whether or not to build supermarket will be made next month
MEET VARY DIRECT
INHABIT CHOOSE GROW EMPLOY AGREE LOSE ABLE DECIDE
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0/ meeting
1/ 6/
2/ 7/
3/ 8/
4/ 9/
5/ 10/
PART IV: (1.0 pt) Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage Your library Membership Card must be produced each time you wish to borrow books _(1) _ the library It will be returned _(2) _ you immediately, it has been read as these cards are not held in the library You may borrow up _(3) _ four books Borrowing will be made quicker and easier _(4) _ everyone if the books you are taking out are given to the assistant who opens _(5) _ the date label _(6) _ your library Membership Card _(7) _ the top book Returned books should be presented _(8) _ this way except that the Membership Card need not be shown Books should be returned _(9) _ the due date Fines will be charged _(10) _ books returned late Your answers: 1/ 6/
2/ 7/
3/ 8/
4/ 9/
5/ 10/
PART V: (1.0 pts) Supply the correct form of the VERBS in the brackets to complete the passage Write your answers in the space provided under this passage It is not necessary to go abroad in order to learn something new about the world In our old city, even in our own village, there (1 be) probably a great deal to be learnt, and certainly no one (2 see) all that is beautiful or interesting in his own country We can usually see mountains that we (3 not/ climb) yet, and if we (4 reach) the top of one we shall see another in the distance If we (5 walk) along the river, we (6 find) stream running into it and (7 wonder) where they (8 come) from Every valley (9 give) us a new view Even on a short walk we may see birds and trees and flowers of which we (10 not/know) the names Your answers: 1/ 6/
2/ 7/
3/ 8/
4/ 9/
5/ 10/
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SECTION II: READING (6.5 pts)
PART I: (1.0 pt) Fill each blank with one suitable word Write your answers in the space provided under this passage
Salt, sugar and fat are things we are all careful about when we choose our food Nevertheless, these days people are _(1) _ more fearful about additives and _(2) _ substances _(3) _ are added to food doctors have _(4) _
Consumers should read the label listing the _(5) _ used in making the products they may want to buy
Some of these additives are _(6) _ Some of these _(7) _ are colours, preservations, thickeners and sweeteners
It was proven that some additives might cause certain people to _(8) _ sick, or suffer from allergies and even nervous disorders Some additives _(9) _ children to behave
in abnormal ways Your local library should have books on additives and their _(10) _ on users
Your answers:
1/ 6/
2/ 7/
3/ 8/
4/ 9/
5/ 10/
PART II: (2.0 pts) Read the following passage and circle the answer which is most accurate according to the information given in the passage
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are _(1) _ more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but _(2) _ a child could be counter-productive if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have a _(3) _ attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of _(4) _ toys, and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good _(5) _ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also _(6) _ them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only _(7) _ of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can _(8) _ and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are _(9) _ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad _(10) _ as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many children spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group
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People who suffer from excessive drowsiness during the daytime may be victims of a condition known as “narcolepsy” While most people may feel sleepy while watching TV or after eating a meal, narcoleptics may fall asleep at unusual or embarrassing times They may doze while eating, talking, taking a shower, or even driving a car Victims can be affected in one of two ways Most narcoleptics have several sleeping spells during each day with alert
periods in between A minority of others feel drowsy almost all the time and are alert for only
brief intervals
There are no reliable data showing how many people have narcolepsy Some estimates put the number as high as 300,000 in the United States alone The cause of this illness has not been identified, although recent research suggests that the problem may stem from an immune system reacting abnormally to the brain’s chemical processes There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, so sufferers of this condition can only have their symptoms treated through a combination of counseling and drugs
1 What is the main topic of this passage?
A Aspects of narcolepsy
B Causes of narcolepsy
C Treatment of narcolepsy
D Development of narcolepsy
2 A person is most likely to be narcoleptic if he or she falls asleep while
A watching a movie
B eating at a restaurant
C lying on the beach
D taking a long car trip
3 The passage implies that narcolepsy
A is an imaginary problem
B can be a serious disorder
C is easily cured
D is really laziness
4 The word “others” in line 6 refers to
A spells
B periods
C victims
D intervals
5 According to the passage, it can be said that
A most people are narcoleptics sometimes
B narcoleptics are drug addicts
C narcolepsy is a very rare condition
D the number of narcoleptics is unknown
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6 Which of the following statements about narcolepsy is NOT true?
A Doctors treat symptoms rather than causes
B The causes of narcolepsy have not been found yet
C Narcolepsy affects people in two basic ways
D Narcolepsy can be cured through counseling and drugs
PART IV: (2.0 pts) Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with the words in the box
Motor vehicle traffic is considered the predominant source of urban noise The car, bus, truck, and motorcycle (1) generate noise The motorcycle is a particularly disturbing nuisance (2) which not even the vehicle’s rider can be shielded Noise can be (3) high as one hundred and twenty decibels Controlling traffic noise, (4) is not an easy task; (5) various steps have been taken by the Singapore Government to combat traffic noise pollution (6) 1970, it has been an offence for motorists to have a noisy exhaust or multi-tone horns Car horns are to (7) used discreetly and for certain purposes only (8) as to prevent an accident Motorists are booked (9) “ smoky” exhaust; offenders of (10) kind are fined $400 in the first instance, and up to a maximum of $1000 or three month’s jail for subsequent offences Your answers: 1/ 6/
2/ 7/
3/ 8/
4/ 9/
5/ 10/
SECTION III: WRITING (6.5 pts) PART I: (1,25 pt) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 1 She admitted that she had taken the necklace She admitted to
2 The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor We have
3 Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it Despite
4 Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as
A for B as C since D on E none F be G all H being I yet J such K however L this M has N from O nevertheless
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PART II: (1.25 pt) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Use the words given and other words as necessary Do not change the form of the given words 1 I regret giving Dennis my phone number (wish)
2 I’d rather not spend another day at the beach (feel like)
3 I was never allowed to walk barefoot when I was a child (let)
4 “ I wouldn’t trust Frank with money if I were you, Carl” I said (advised)
5.Martin hasn’t mentioned the party to me at all (word)
PART III: (4.0 pts) You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you Write a letter to a friend about the place In your letter: explain where the place was and how you got there describe what you saw offer to take your friend there You should write at least 180 words
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