Kì thi học sinh giỏi cấp trờng lớp 12 Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An Trờng THPT Ngô Trí Hòa Năm học 2009-2010 Mụn thi: tiếng anh 12 ( thi gm cú 04 trang) Thời gian làm : 180 phút Điểm số: Họ tên, chữ ký GK 1: Điểm chữ: Họ tên, chữ ký GK 1: . Số phách SECTION A : phonetics Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. A. acquaintance A. idol A. treasure A. childish A. looked 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. B. alone B. side B. scream B. children B. learned 2. 3. C. apartment C. brighten C. sneaky C. chamber C. stopped 4. D. attitude D. activity D. cheat D. chemistry D. laughed 5. SECTION B: vocabulary and grammar I. Complete the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D. 6. What qualities you admire . your best friend? A. at B. with C. in 7. Do you and your best friend have a lot of . in common? A. work B. time C. hobby 8. I am very delighted the letter from you. A. to hear B. to meet C. to see 9. He should know how . the film projector. A. to use B. use C. using 10. The number of accidents on highways every year. A. increases B. is increasing C. is increased 11. If people more slowly, there wouldnt be many accidents. A. drive B. drove C. are driving 12. The bad weather has great . on our crop. A. influences B. relies C. affects 13. We call a man who delivers the mail a . A. newsman B. mailbox C. mailman D. on D. things D. to receive D. uses D. increased D. would drive D. depends D. officer Trang 14. Our house, was destroyed in the storm, is now being rebuilt. A. who B. that C. whom D. which 15. Has she got the job ? A. which she applied to B. which she applied about C. which she applied for D. which she applied on 16. The room is of strangers. A. full B. complete C. crowed D. filled 17. Can you deliver this letter . hand? A. by B. with C. in D. to 18. This is Mr. White, invention has helped hundreds of deaf people. A. whose B. which C. that D. whom 19. The Blacks live in the house the green doors. A. have B. with C. which D. where 20. Tom nor his brother helps in the housework. A. Not B. Both C. Either D. Neither 21. Everyone . Tom was invited to the party. A. as B. from C. but D. for 22. For reason is this meeting being held? A. what B. why C. how D. that 23. I dont feel good. I home from work tomorrow. A. am staying B. stay C. have stayed D. stayed 24. Alice didnt expect . to Bills party. A. asking B. being asked C. to ask D. to be asked 25. The three friends all . for the same job. A. requested B. intended C. applied D. referred 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 II. Find and circle one mistake from the four options A, B, C or D in each sentence below. 26. Although being ill, she still went to class on time. A B C D 27. By working day and night, he succeeded in finish the job in time. A B C D 28. They made him to sign a paper admitting his crime. A B C D 29. He will surely fail the exam unless he will study harder. A B C D 30. I object to go to the sea in this cold weather. A B C D 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Trang III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Your answers 31. This map was very (use) on our holiday. 32. Lam has a lot of stamps in her (collect) 33. John always cycles (quick) to school. 34. He (occasion) gets up early in winter. 35. This coffee is too (heat) to drink 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. IV.Supply the correct tense of the verb in brackets 36. We are not used (drive). on the left. 37. Nothing ( do) since I moved here. 38. At this time next week, they (sit). in their train on their way to Paris 39. By next June, they (work) in this factory for 12 years 40. Tom was tired. He (run) for an hour. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. SECTION C: READING I. Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word. Albert Einstein Best known (41) his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein has been acknowledged (42) one of the greatest scientists in human society. Born in Germany in 1879, Einstein did (43) in all his school subjects, with the ( 44) of mathematics, which was his (45) subject. While (46) as a clerk in Switzerland, Einstein produced the Special Theory of Relativity. This theory states that mass, length and time change depending on (47) a person looks at them. In 1915, Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity. This new theory created a controversy (48) many scientists did not agree with him. In the end, simple experiments (49) Einstein to be correct. Einstein was ( 50) the Nobel Prize for his work in physics. Your answers: 41. . 42. . 43. . 44. . 45. 46. 47. . 48. . 49. 50. .. II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10.000 B.C. there were probably only 10 million people. In A.D. there were 300 million. It took 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double the A.D. In 1850, only 100 years later, the population had nearly doubled again, with a figure of 1130 million. In 1950, the figure had more than double to reach 2510 million. In 1985, only 35 years later, there were 4760 million people. By 2000, the worlds population is expected to be over billion. Seventyfive percent of the worlds populations live in Third World countries. This means that most people are poor and are unable to give children a good life. Trang 51. There were almost as many people in the world in 1985 and in 1950. A. twice B. three times C. four times D. once 52. Between 1985 and 2000, the world population will be . A. more than double. B. more than three times as large. C. increase by nearly two billion. D. the same. 53. In the population of the world was about two billion and a half. A. 1750 B. 1850 C. 1950 D. 2000 54. of the worlds population live in Third World countries. A. Two third B. Three third C. Three fourth D. Two fourth 55. People in Third World countries are unable to give children a life. A. happy B. wealthy C. poor D. A and B 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. Section D :writing I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. 56. Our lessons were held in a very hot classroom. The classroom in 57. Shes not in the habit of living on her own. Shes not used . . 58. We left quietly so that we wouldnt disturb her. So as . 59. She has just sent me an interesting book. I 60. I havent seen my sister for three years. Its . 61. 'Shall I carry that bag for you, John?' said Pauline. Pauline offered . 62. In spite of taking a taxi, John arrived at the station late. Although . 63. She prefers reading a book to watching TV. She would .. 64. What did you yesterday, Marry? said Peter. Peter asked . 65. The weather was so cold that we couldnt swim in the river. It was II. Write a composition about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet (150 - 200 words) ---------The end------Trang Đáp án đề thi học sinh giỏi cấp trờng môn tiếng anh lớp 12 năm học 2009 - 2010 section a: Phonetics (1,5 points) (Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 1.D 2.d 3.A 4.d 5.b section B: Grammar & Vocabulary (12,5 points) I. Complete the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D. (6 points) (Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 6.C 16.A 7.d 17. A 8.d 18. a 9. a 19. B 10. a 20.d 11. B 21.c 12. A 22.a 13.c 23.a 14.d 24.d 15. c 25.c II. Find and circle one mistake from the four options A, B, C or D in each sentence below. (1,5 points)(Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets(1,5 points)((Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 31. useful 32. collection 33. quickly 34. occasionally 35. hot IV.Supply the correct tense of the verb in brackets(1,5 points)( Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 36. to driving 39. will have worked 37. has been done section C: reading 38. will be sitting 40. had run/ had been running I. Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word(2 points) ( Mi cõu ỳng 0,2im) 41. for 42. as 43. poorly 44. exception 45. favourite/ favorite 46. working 47. how 48. because 49. proved 50. awarded II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1,5 points)( Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 51. A 52. C 53. C 54. C 55. D section D: writing (4,5 points) I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one (3 points)( Mi cõu ỳng 0,3 im) 56. The classroom in which our lessons were held was very hot. 57. Shes not used to living on her own. 58. So as not to disturb her, we left quietly. 59. I have just been sent an interesting book (by her). 60. Its three years since I (last) saw my sister. 61. Pauline offered to carry that/the bag for John. 62. Although John took a taxi, he arrived at the station late. 64. She would rather read a book than watch TV. 64. Peter asked Marry what she had done the previous day/the day before. 90. It was such cold weather that we couldnt swim in the river. . II. Write a composition about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet (1,5 points) ___________The end__________ Sở GD & ĐT Thanh Hoá Đề THI HọC SINH GIỏI NĂM HọC 2009 - 2010 Trờng THPT Cẩm thủy Môn thi: tiếng anh khối 12 ( Thời gian làm 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề ) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Câu 1: a. Chn mt t cú phn gch di cú cỏch phỏt õm khỏc vi nhng t cũn li. 1. A. enough B. account C. ground D. outwit 2. A. phoned B. called C. cooked D. climbed 3. A. can B. cell C. call D. cold 4. A. enough B. courage C. encounter D. nourish 5. A. machine B. cheap C. teacher D. child b. Chn phng ỏn (A hoc B, C, D) ng vi t cú trng õm chớnh nhn vo õm tit cú v trớ khỏc vi ba t cũn li mi cõu. 6. A. reduce B. offer C. apply D. persuade 7. A. inventor B. physicist C. president D. property 8. A. potential B. volunteer C. understand D. commend 9. A. congratulate B. development C. preferential D. servative 10. A. economy B. communicate C. unemployment D. particular Câu 2: Tìm lỗi sai câu sau sửa chúng thành đúng: 1. It was him who came running into the classrom with the news. 2. Our Spanish professor would like us spending more time in the laboratory practising our pronunciation. 3. We got used to cook our food when we had to live alone. 4. Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty year old sister. 5. Sam used to living in Oklahoma,but his company had him transfer to a better position in UK. 6. The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasnt it ? 7. Mr Peter used to think of him as the only president of the company. 8. Janet finally used to cooking on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long. Câu 5: Điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn sau từ thích hợp. Computers are helpful in many ways: First, they are fast. They can work with information much more quickly than a person. .1 , computers can work with lots of information at the time. Third, they can keep . for a long time. They not forget things the way .4 do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not .5 ., of course, but they dont usually make mistakes. These days, .6 is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to . Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and . courses in computer science. Another way to learn is .9 a book. There are many books about computers in bookstores and libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with 10 You may not be an expert, but you can have fun Câu 9: Tìm dạng từ ngoặc. 1. After the explosion, only two people were left . . (live) 2. Look after your mother. were his .words. (die) 3. . was one of the three problems facing Vietnamese government after the August Revolution. (literate) 4. She always listens to what she is told. (attention) 5. She has cut herself, and it is . quite badly. (blood) 6. Is it possible to . between a hobby and an interest ? (distinct) 7. Freedom of . is one of the fundamental rights. (speak) 8. is such a competitive profession. (advertise) 9. I know him through work, but not . . (society) 10. This new film is . good. (except Câu 6: Viết lại câu sau cho chúng có nghĩa với câu cho 1. If I take the job Ill have to move to London. - Taking the job will . 2. Neil wishes he hadnt sold his car. - Neil regrets 3. How about going to the theatre tonight ? - Would . 4. Peter will look after the children. He has no objection. - Peter doesnt mind 5. Ill definitely be here by eight. Ann promised - Ann promised she . 6. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven. - So . 7. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight. - All the prisoners 8. Ive warned you not to go near that dog. - Ive warned you about 9. No, please dont tell him. - Id rather . 10. Why dont you ask her yourself ? - I suggest . phonetics Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. 1. A. acquaintance B. alone C. apartment D. attitude 2. A. idol B. side C. brighten D. activity 3 many accidents.…… A. drive B. drove C. are driving D. would drive 12. The bad weather has great . on our crop.…… A. influences B. relies C. affects D. depends 13. We call a man who delivers the. night, he succeeded in finish the job in time. A B C D 28. They made him to sign a paper admitting his crime. A B C D 29. He will surely fail the exam unless he will study harder. A B C D 30.