1 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ PART 1. LISTENING (2 points) You will hear a talk about the changes in the American Family . Fill in the blanks with the relevant information in the outline . You will hear twice. OUTLINE Changes in the American Family * Introduction A. Traditional American family: working father , (1)……….…and two or three (2) ………… B. Examples of new kinds of families: - Single mothers and fathers. - Married (3)………………. without children. - Young (4) ………………. return to live with their parents. - Older people sharing house to (5) ……………………………. * Social and economic reasons for change in the traditional family. - The (6)………………… rate is (7)………………………. - Unemployment among (8) ………………….adults. - Most important: (9)…………………………………………work outside the home. (10) …………………% of American women now working. PART 2. PHONETICS I. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the rest (1 point). 1. A. lux ury B. example C. exist D. exempt 2. A. di ving B. discover C. discipline D. divide 3. A. imagined B. released C. rained D. followed 4. A. so me B. come C. love D. home 5. A. th an B. theater C. theory D. thorough II. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others (1 point) 1. A. evaluate B. favorable C. convenient D. relationship 2. A. favorable B. talkative C. successful D. beautiful 3. A. company B. official C. Australia D. encounter 4. A. package B. customer C. supervisor D. accountant 5. A. harvest B. circumstances C. produce D. ceremony (Gồm 07 trang) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 2 PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences below. (1 point). 1. Staying in a hotel costs ………renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice 2. If you had taken my advice you …………in such difficulties now. A. won’t be B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. aren’t 3. Aristotle, one of the greatest natural philosophers, …………., the leading cultural and intellectual city in Greece. A. of Athens B. living in Athens C. he lived in Athens D. lived in Athens 4. I need eight hours’ sleep a night, …………my brother gets by on only five or six. A. except B. however C. whereas D. because 5. “Penny is an excellent actor!” “That goes without saying. If only she ……….to take a part in our new play!” A. agreed B. would agree C. had agreed D. was agreeing 6. “I think the amount of money in my account is incorrect.” “ You are right, sir. I’m afraid it’s a mistake ………….by one of our employees.” A. made B. is made C. has been made D. had been made 7. You …………to water the lawn. I think it’s going to rain later. A. need not B. don’t must C. don’t need D. must not 8. “Why is Terri calling the police?” “She has ………….and she’s hoping they can find it.” A. had her car stolen B. had stolen her car C. had to steal her car D. her car was stolen 9. I have never felt better than I do now. A. I feel well now B. I felt better before C. I have never felt well D. I have always felt well 10. Of all the candidates, Jane is probably …………. A. the less qualified B. the qualified less C. the most little qualified D. the least qualified II. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage below. (1 point) The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman who became a US citizen. The word “telephone” had been (1)…………existence since the 1830s and had been (2)…………to a number of inventions designed to produce sound. Bell had become interested in the possibility of long-distance speech through his work with the deaf. He was twenty-eight and his assistant, Thomas Watson, was (3)…………twenty-one when they (4)…………their great success on 10 th Match 1876. Despite their long and close association, Bell’s first communication by telephone was not “Tom, come here, I want you”. (5)………… “Mr. Watson, come here, I want you”. (6)…………with excitement, Bell and Watson demonstrated their invention to a US telegram company. The company wrote to Bell, saying that his invention was interesting. However, after (7)…………it careful consideration, they had (8)…………to the conclusion that it had “no future”. Fortunately for Bell, others could see the possibilities. Within fours years of its invention, the US had 60,000 telephones. In the next twenty years that (9)…………increased to over 6 million. Today, ninety-three per cent of US homes have a telephone, a level of phone ownership no other nation comes near to equaling. Each US household makes or receives (10)…………average 3,516 calls per year, an astonishing statistic. 1. A. in B. with C. to D. out 2. A. joined B. named C. employed D. applied 3. A. quite B. just C. simply D. lately 3 4. A. managed B. achieved C. succeeded D. fulfilled 5. A. But B. Otherwise C. Instead D. Although 6. A. Whole B. Deep C. A. Entire D. Filled 7. A. regarding B. giving C. taking D. bearing 8. A. reached B. A. come C. arrived D. brought 9. A. figure B. count C. measure D. extend 10. A. on B. by C. at D. for III. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms. (1 point) 1. He really needs a (confide) …………………secretary. 2. He doesn’t know much about the subject, but he’s very (enthusiasm) ……………………… 3. Don’t be so (child) ……………………… 4. This rule do not apply (universe) ………………………… 5. The artist has performed a (spectacular)………………………attractive dance. IV. Supply the correct verb forms of the verbs in brackets. (1 point) serve hope found enlarge include flourish visit come The Singapore Botanical Gardens, (1) ………… ……… in 1859, is one of the leading tropical gardens in the world. It attracts over twenty thousand visitors weekly. Some of these visitors travel from countries as far as France. Besides (2) ………… …… as a public park, it is also a center for research on plant growth and improvement. Currently, over three thousand species of plants (3) …………………… in the gardens. This collection is expanded by exchange and donations. Tourists (4) ……………….… the gardens can also expect to see several varieties of orchids, (5) ……….…… … the national flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim. V. Choose the right phrasal verbs provided in the box, then use their most suitable forms to complete the sentences below. (1 point) wash out – look after – track down – dip into press on – clear off – dry up – go off – doze off 1. My speech started well, but I ………………………… after a few minutes. 2. She had such a bad cold that I was not surprised she ………….………….… in the middle of the afternoon. 3. He had no business there, so I told him ………… … ……………… 4. Nurses who …………………… …… old people have a very difficult job. 5. The gun …………………………. in his hand while he was clearing it. VI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1.5 points) 1. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early. Æ But for ……………………………………………………………………………… 4 2. He hasn’t been back to his hometown for over twenty years now. Æ It is ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. I only recognized him when he came into the light. Æ Not until ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. ‘I’m sorry, Angela,’ said Martin, ‘I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car.’ Æ Martin apologized …………………………………………………………………… 5. I thought that George’s last novel was more interesting. Æ George’s latest novel ………………………………………………………………… VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. (1.5 points) 1. All teachers like Mary. (POPULAR) Æ ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. The two theories appear to be completely different. (COMMON) Æ ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. I found the story she told me very interesting. (FASCINATED) Æ ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. The rain was coming down in torrents. (CATS) Æ ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. You must be on time for your interview. (ESSENTIAL) Æ ……………………………………………………………………………… PART 4. READING I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. (1 point) Sailors have a special place in English history, and many are remembered as national (1) …………… If you visit London, you will probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square. Here stands a large (2) …………… of Lord Nelson, an English sailor who was killed in a battle with the French navy at Trafalgar. (3) …………… he was killed in this battle, the British navy proved stronger than the French, and so (4) …………… sure that the great French army of Napoleon Bonaparte could not invade England. So still today the statue of Nelson, (5) …………… of England's greatest sailors, stands at the heart of London's most famous and popular square. It is not surprising that the first Englishman (6) …………… visit Japan was also a sailor. His name was Will Adams, and he was the pilot (navigator) of a Dutch trading ship which was shipwrecked on the coast of Japan (7) …………… the year 1598. Adams in fact remained in Japan for the (8) …………… of his life, and became a successful businessman. He was employed by the Shogun Ieyasu as an adviser on shipbuilding and foreign affairs, and was known by the (9) …………… "Anjin-san". He was buried in Hemi, where his (10) 5 …………… can still be seen today. There is also a memorial to Will Adams in his home town of Gillingham, in England. II. Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. (2 points) Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory. There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage. When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories. Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization. 1. According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM? A. They revert from the long term memory. B. They are filtered from the sensory storage area. C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system. 2. The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A. passes B. adds up C. appears D. continues 3. All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the: A. STM B. long term memory C. sensory storage area D. maintenance area 4. Why does the author mention a dog's bark? A. To give an example of a type of memory B. To provide a type of interruption C. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans D. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell 5. How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time? A. By organizing it B. By repeating it 6 C. By giving it a name D. By drawing it 6. The author believes that rote rotation is: A. the best way to remember something B. more efficient than chunking C. ineffective in the long run D. an unnecessary interruption 7. The word it in the last paragraph refers to: A. encoding B. STM C. semantics D. information 8. The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A. complex B. efficient C. pretty D. regular 9. Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage? A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory. B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition. C. Cues help people to recognize information. D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult. 10. The word cues in the passage is closest in meaning to A. questions B. clues C. images D. tests PART 5. WRITING I. The graph shows the favorite types of movie in Japan. Write a passage about 150 words, describing the information shown in the graph. (2 points) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Favorite types of movie Drama Action Romance Comedy Drama 10% Action 15 % Romance 55 % Comedy 20 % 7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… II. Write a paragraph (about 150 words) about an unforgettable memory in your school days (2 points) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END 1 SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012 * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PART 1. LISTENING 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. housewife 2. children 3. couple 4. adults 5. save money 6. divorce 7. high 8. young 9. Most American women 10. 54,5 PART 2. PHONETICS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C PART 3. LANGUAGE FOCUS I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D II. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A III. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. confidential 2. enthusiastic 3. childish 4. universally 5. spectacularly IV. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. founded 2. serving 3. are flourishing 4. visiting 5. including V. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. dried up 2. dozed off 3. to clear off 4. look after 5. went off VI. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard wouldn’t have taken over the family business. 2. It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. 3. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him. 4. Martin apologized to Angela for damaging/having damaged her car. 5. George’s latest novel is not as interesting as his last one. VII. 1,5 points. Each correct answer gets 0.3p 1. Mary is popular with all teachers. 2. The two theories appear to have nothing in common. 3. I was fascinated by the story she told me. 4. It was raining cats and dogs. 5. It’s essential that you be on time for your interview. PART 4. READING I. 1 point. Each correct answer gets 0.1p 1. heroes 2. statue 3. Although 4. made 5. one 6. to 7. in 8. rest 9. title 10. tomb II. 2 points. Each correct answer gets 0.2p 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. B (Gồm 02 trang) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 2 PART 5. WRITING SOME NOTES ON WRITING Acceptable contents: + Writing should be related to the topic. + Writing should have some examples to support the opinion. Correct form: + Clear lay-out. + Good transitions. Correct style: Academic writing. + Express ideas in English structure. + Use full form. + Use English culture to express ideas. Grammar: + Approriate tenses. + Subject and verb agreement. + Prepositions. + Article. + Correct form for adjectives and abverbs + Appropriate connectors. + Punctuation. Spelling and vocabulary. I. (2 points) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. 1.0-1.4 Good Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. 0.5-0.9 Pass Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. 0-0.4 Weak Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. II. (2 points) MARK TABLE: 1.5-2.0 Excellent Natural English with minimal errors and complete realisation of the task set. 1.0-1.4 Good Good vocabulary and structure, about the simple sentence level. Errors non-basic. 0.5-0.9 Pass Reasonable correct if awkward or natural treatment of subject with some serious errors. 0-0.4 Weak Vocabulary and grammar inadequate for the task set. HẾT . visit Japan was also a sailor. His name was Will Adams, and he was the pilot (navigator) of a Dutch trading ship which was shipwrecked on the coast of Japan (7) …………… the year 1598. Adams in fact. probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square. Here stands a large (2) …………… of Lord Nelson, an English sailor who was killed in a battle with the French navy at Trafalgar BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10, 11 VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2 011 - 2012 * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH * Lớp: 11 (Bảng A) * Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ PART 1. LISTENING