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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỔ: TIẾNG ANH - -Môn thi Thời gian thi Ngày thi ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 CẤP TRƯỜNG Lần – NĂM HỌC: 2015-2016 : TIẾNG ANH : 180 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) : 26/12/2015 Đề thi có 14 trang SỐ PHÁCH • Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển • Giám thi coi thi không giải thích thêm I LISTENING (2,5pts) HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU • Bài nghe gồm phần, phần nghe lần, lần cách 30 giây, mở đầu kết thúc phần nghe có tín hiệu • Mở đầu kết thúc nghe có tín hiệu nhạc Kết thúc nghe thí sinh có phút đẩ hoàn thành • Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng Tiếng Anh) có nghe Part 1: You will hear an article about “The Boat Race” (1,0pt) Listen and give short answers to the following questions You will listen to the tapes TWICE How many rowers are there in a team? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… How are the rowers usually? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Why is the cox usually small? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… When the teams begin training? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… What happens in December? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… How long is the race? Page of 14 pages → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… How many people watch the race from the banks? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Why people organize the practice races? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Does the race take place along river Tyne? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… 10 How many people around the world watch the race on TV? → ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Part 2: You will hear the librarian of a new town library talking to a group of people who are visiting the library (0,5pt) Label the plan below Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letters A-I next to questions 11-15 You will listen to the tapes TWICE Page of 14 pages YOUR ANSWER: 11 12 13 14 15 ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… … … … … … Part 3: You will hear the lecture about the poet Sylvia Plath For each question, circle the correct answer You will listen to the tapes TWICE (1,0pt) 16 The Bell Jar was … A about her father C a very successful collection of poems B her first novel D her last poem 17 Sylvia Plath’s “Collected poems” ……… A won the Pulitzer Prize twenty years after it was published B were written during the last year of her life C won the Pulitzer Prize in 1982 D were never published 18 Sylvia’s husband … A made movies C was also a poet B died in 2003 D had a movie made about him 19 Susan Bassnett thought Sylvia’s work ……… A was about her husband C was about work life B wasn’t very good D was of great interest to women 20 Sylvia’s brother … A was two years older than her C was a professor at Boston University B was born two years after her D was a highly educated academic Page of 14 pages 21 Sylvia Plath’s time at college was difficult because ……… A she got bad grades C boys didn’t like her B she won a scholarship D she was short of money 22 In 1953 Sylvia ……… A left New York to get a job as an editor B rejected an offer to teach creative writing C worked as a guest editor in New York D returned to new York because she was depressed 23 What does the lecturer imply when she says “Very few modern poets have captured the popular imagination as much as Plath” A Plath was able to understand the hopes of ordinary people B Plath has become very popular C It is unusual for a modern poet to become popular with ordinary people D Plath’s writing was about modern people and their imagination 24 What does the lecturer imply when she says “This domineering father figure became a common theme that recurred throughout Plath’s writing.” A The image of her father appears in many of her poems B Plath often wrote of her love for her father C Plath writings were dominated by the image of her father D Plath’s father often told her what to write about 25 Which THREE sentences best summarise the passage? A What’s remarkable about Plath’s work is that it addresses many women’s issues that were ahead of her time B Plath’s father was one of her guiding influences and he supported and mentored her until he died in 1940 C Plath’s early life was spent living happily by the sea with her mother who had a part time job to support the family D The real significance and the greatness of work was never recognised within in her lifetime E Plath’s academic path to success was secured by winning an early scholarship After this she never looked back F Plath’s work reflects the many of the personal difficulties that she had whilst growing up and later as a wife and mother II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7,0pts) Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the space provided under this part (2,0pts) We are having a pot-luck dinner at Tim’s house tomorrow Everybody is invited! A dinner where everybody brings something to eat B dinner where everybody chips in C dinner where only soup is served D dinner where people eat and play games at the same time The computer has changed work, learn, communicate, and play A how to B the way of C the way we D the way to Alex: “Are you an early bird or a night owl?” – John: “…” A Certainly! I not get up late, I get up C Oh, I’m a morning person early Page of 14 pages B I’m not sure I’m not an enthusiastic D Maybe I have a bird’s eye view man For the next hour it will be possible to buy just one ……… of bananas and get one more free A bunch B branch C hand D group Unfortunately, his report doesn’t ……… with what we’ve learnt from other sources A tally B rally C pally D ally Although the twins look identical, they have widely ……… opinions on almost every topic under the sun A dissimilar B distinct C divergent D distinguished It was so hot in the restaurant that, after half an hour, we were all starting to ……… A wilt B fade C shrivel D weed At a time, when economic predictions for the family farm are anything ……… rosy, wind energy is a bright spot on the horizon A and B but C so D for People around the world are getting used to enjoying wireless service ……… fairly discounted rates A in B on C from D at 10 She slipped away into the ……… bath, where she picked up a phone and dialed a number A height-ceilinged B height-ceiling C high-ceiling D high-ceilinged 11 That car nearly drove into us, it was a really close ……… A ring B distance C phone D call 12 They live about ……… from here A an hour of drive C an hour’s drive B a drive hour D a drive of an hour 13 ……… the Coast Guard, not a single life was lost in the ferry accident A Were it not for B Regardless of C Thanks to D As a result of 14 Charles doesn’t want to be re-elected chairman He’s going to ……… A sit out B stand down C sit back D stand by 15 This place has gone to the ……… over the last year It’s become a terrible company A pigs B cats C dogs D cows 16 A magician is an entertainer who performs a series of deceptive tricks based on the principles of physics, optics, and psychology A impelling B misleading C undisputed D unrivaled 17 When people think about committing an act of vengeance? A When they are lonely B When they are exhausted C When they try to make a birthday wish D When they are angry that someone has done wrong to them 18 The shareholders ……… the creation of a special committee to deal with the problem A alluded B adapted C advocated D asserted 19 ……… that you have worked so hard, you can take A Seen B In view C Just now D Seeing 20 We were just about to give your seat to someone else; you got here in the ……… of time A nick B second C split D point Page of 14 pages Part 2: The passage below contains 10 errors IDENTIFY and CORRECT them Tick (√) each correct line Write your answer in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example (1,0pt) Many people around the world celebrate Christmas Eve in different way It is observed in many countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States Worker in some countries get a day off or half-day off to prepare for Christmas Day, includes last-minute shopping for presents, decorations or food In some countries Christmas Eve is celebrated with large family meals featuring traditional Christmas dishes In some cultures, presents are exchanged and opened at the night of Christmas Eve Many homes have their Christmas trees lited up, mistletoes hung, and other Christmas decorations, such as holly and ivy, at this time of the year Some people organize groups of singers who sing Christmas caroling from door and door, or sing Christmas carols in public venues It is also a time for children in many countries around the world to hang their Christmas stockings (or pillow cases), hoping to a present to arrive from Santa Claus on Christmas Day, when is December 25 in the Gregorian calendar Children in France set out their shoes near a fireplace on Christmas Eve because they believe that Father Christmas (Santa Claus), also is known as le Père Noël (in French), will arrive before dawn and fill them with toys, nuts and sweets Many churches hold special services during Christmas Eve, including midnight services These services include special choirs and sermons to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ Many churches also display a crèche or miniature Nativity scene Christmas celebration in different countries combine the country’s cultural traditions, beliefs and superstitions with more contemporary customs, such as Santa Claus and Christmas trees Page of 14 pages way → ways ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … 10 ………………… 11 ………………… 12……………… …… 13……………… …… 14……………… …… 15……………… …… 16……………… …… 17……………… …… 18……………… …… 19……………… …… 20……………… …… 21……………… …… 22……………… …… 23……………… …… 24……………… …… Part 3: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example (1,0pt) BECOMING A TOP ATHLETE To be (0 SUCCESS) ……… in a sport requires a number of things including ambition and (1 DEDICATE) ……… Without these qualities, it is very difficult to complete at a high level Most of the famous sportspeople we know today began training during their (2 CHILD) ……… in order to reach their peak while still comparatively young Athletes should pay careful (3 ATTEND) ……… to their diet, because (4 NOURISH) ……… food is essential for maintaining a strong body which is less liable to suffer injury Diet is also important because it must be adequate to support such (5 ENERGY) ……… activity It is also necessary to have the (6 DETERMINE) ……… to succeed Athletes will often encounter temporary (7 FAIL) ……… on their road to eventual success, and they must mentally prepare themselves so that this type of (8 COURAGE) ……… doesn’t have too strong a negative effect on their future (9 PERFORM) ……… Even if a sufficiently talented athlete puts in the time and effort required, they will also need (10 PATIENT) ………., and perhaps a little luck, in order to succeed successful ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … Page of 14 pages ………………… … 10 ………………… Part 4: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example (1,0pt) COUNTERFACTUAL THINKING Sometimes the way we view life seems to be determined not by what really happens to us, so much as by our (0 PERCEIVE) ……… of what happens This is sometimes called counterfactual thinking Let’s look at the example of sport For those who come second in race, their (1 CLOSE) ……… to winning creates an intense feeling of (2 SATISFY) ………, and they need to find an excuse for their ‘failure’ Conversely, bronze (3 MEDAL) ……… often feel lucky because they nearly didn't win anything at all It’s the same feeling you get when a traffic leads you to miss a flight Missing it by an hour is much less (4 FRUSTRATE) ……… than missing it by just a few minutes Another type of counterfactual thinking occurs when we regret doing things that cause problems far more than we regret doing nothing; even though (5 INACTIVE) ……… can lead to just as many problems as (6 WISE) ……… actions Counterfactual thinking also happens when we think about the past and wish something had or had not happened This desire can be so (7 POWER) ……… that we can even change our own memories of the past, making (8 ADJUST) ……… to the factual facts to create new memories that suit us better We this, for example, when we want to avoid facing up to (9 COMFORT) ……… truths If we’re not careful, therefore, counterfactual thinking can lead us to (10 WRITE) ……… history, and so lose sight of real events altogether perception ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … ………………… … Page of 14 pages 10 ………………… Part 5: Complete the following paragraph with the words given in the box (1,0pt) WIND IS A CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY Human beings have used the wind to (1) …………… power for thousands of years, starting with sail boats to travel or fish and wind mills to grind grain or lift water Today, (2) …………… the wind is also one of the cleanest, most (3) …………… ways to (4) …………… electricity Wind power produces no toxic emissions and none of the heat trapping emissions that contribute to global climate change Wind energy is (5) …………… the fastest growing sources of renewable energy in the world The motion of the wind is (6) …………… and converted to electricity by wind (7) …………… generators The (8) …………… of the turbine blades turns a shaft connected to a generator that produces electricity The blades are situated high atop towers to take advantage of stronger, less (9) …………… winds Many wind turbines (10) …………… together to generate bulk electrical power are called a wind farm rotation supply only sustainable generate grouped turbulent captured turbine harnessing alternative among Part 6: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs below Write your answer in the numbered box Each verb is used only once (1,0pt) stand up to bail out take over from away with touch on sit in roll up bumped into turn out set about Every week this factory ………………… 2000 new cars When Tom …………………… the previous manager, he had a lot of problems with the staff This booklet gives tips on how to ………………… loosing weight These machines need to be solid They have to ………………… a lot of rough treatment During my talk I’ll try to ………………… some of the problems that have com up in the last few months The workers decided to ………………… until their demands were met Linda was walking through the park when she ………………… an old friend These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been ………………… years ago The fly was annoying him so he ………………… a newspaper and tried to hit it 10 The government can't ………………… every unprofitable state enterprise III READING (9,0pts) Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the numbered box (0) has been done as an example (1,0pt) EASTER ISLAND Easter Island is a small triangle of rock situated in the Pacific Ocean It’s about 2,000 miles (0) …from… the nearest city Easter Island is (1) ……… for its statues Hundreds of these huge, stone faces can be (2) ……… all over the island Who made them? How (3) Page of 14 pages ……… they move these giant pieces of rock? What happened (4) ……… the people who lived there? Studies show that people (5) ……… arrived on the island about 1600 years ago They had a very advanced culture They made many objects and they had their (6) ……… written language However, the number of people on the island grew and grew (7) ……… it reached about 10,000 people Soon there were too many people and there wasn’t (8) ……… food to eat A terrible war started and (9) ……… of the statues were broken When western explorers (10) ……… the island on Easter Day in 1722, the huge rock statues were the only sign that a great society had once lived there A for B from C on D by A important B interesting C famous D fascinating A looked B located C found D situated A have B were C had D did A to B with C about D for A once B first C just D already A only B own C clever D self A so B until C although D because A many B some C too D enough A much B lots C few D many 10 A invented B discovered C sailed D came Part 2: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the numbered box (0) has been done as an example (1,0pt) If you think that people’s hobbies are getting weirder, think again Modern hobbies are tame (0) …compared… to some of the things people (1) ……… in the past Here are just a few These days, everyone knows how to (2) ……… with photographs to make them look different from the real life Trick photography goes back many years before the days of Photoshop Back in the late 1800s, when photography was in its (3) ………, people used to enjoy posing with their families in headless photographs Otherwise serious family portraits would feature a typical family in the best Sunday clothes, except that the father would be (4) ……… an axe, mother would be headless and a child would be holding mama’s head (5) ……… The effect was achieved by layering the imagines of different photo negatives on top of each other Judging by the sheer number of such pictures out there, it was a pretty common (6) ……… a century or so ago Go back in history even further, to the days of the American civil war in the 1860s, another free-time activity was the battlefield picnic There was strong belief among the northerners that the civil war would be over quickly, and the public wanted front (7) ……… seats At the first battle of Bull Run, troops were followed by hundreds of civilians carrying picnic baskets and (8) ……… glasses, who then watched the (9) ……… from what they considered to be a safe distance In the morning, the battle went in their (10) ………, but later on Confederate reinforcements arrived and the tide turned Soldiers and picnickers alike were soon running for their lives All in all, the today’s free-time pursuits seem positively tame compared to those of our ancestors! A compare B comparing C uncompared D compared Page 10 of 14 pages 10 A got over A tinker A immaturity A controlling A above A tendency A ticket A opera A aftermath A pleasure B got around to B twinkle B infancy B wielding B afield B cult B stall B ballet B affairs B favour C got up to C meddle C childhood C exerting C aloft C deed C row C concert C episodes C preference D got by D potter D birth D operating D ahead D fad D place D theatre D proceedings D support Part 3: Read the following passage and complete the statements that follow by circiling A, B, C or D to indicate your answer which you think fits best (1,0pt) A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learnt your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field Whatever you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job It should show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if you are interested in traveling, now is the time to pack up and go You can temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you left off and get the second job then Future potential employers will be relieved to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again Juliette Davidson spent her first year after leaving St Aldate’s College working for three lawyers It was the perfect first job in that “OK they were very supportive people I was gently introduced to the work, learnt my way around an office and improve my word processing skills However, there was no scope for advancement One day, I gave my notice, bought an air ticket and traveled for a year Juliette now works as a Personal Assistant to Brenda Cleverdon, the Chief Executive of business in the Community “In two and a half years I have become more able and my job has really grown”, she says “Right from the beginning my boss was very keen to develop me My job title is the same as it was when I started but the duties have changed From mainly typing and telephone work, I have progressed to doing most of the correspondence and budgets I also have to deal with a variety of queries, coming from chairmen of large companies to people wanting to know how to start their own business Brenda involves me in all her work but also gives me specific projects to and events to organize.” Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article? Page 11 of 14 pages A students who have just finished their studies B people who are unhappy with their current job C those who are interested in establishing a career D people who change jobs regularly According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important? A It will affect your future job prospects B It will last longer than your first job C It will be difficult to change if you don’t like it D It should give you the opportunity to study The word “it” in paragraph refers to your _ A first job B second job C application D career If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you it? A straight after you have left college B when you are unable to find a permanent job C after you have done some temporary work D between the first and second job What is meant by “you have got it out of your system” in paragraph 4? A You have planned your career sensibly B You are an experienced traveler C You have satisfied your wish to travel D You have learned to look after yourself According to the writer, your second job A should be totally different from your first job B should give you more time to relax C should be the advancement of your previous one D should give you more chances to prove yourself According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true? A You needn’t find a permanent job as soon as you come back from your traveling B Employers have high opinion of candidates who left previous jobs to satisfy their wish to travel C Your first job will be of greater importance than the second one in case you want to change your job again D After your journey, you can still continue with what you were doing at the time you left The word “incidentally” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A coincidently B deliberately C unfortunately D surprisingly How did Juliette Davidson benefit from the experience of her first job? A It was good introduction to working in an office B She met a variety of interesting people C It enabled her to earn enough money to travel D She learnt how to use a word processor 10 In what way is Juliet’s current job better than her first job? A She has a more impressive job title B She now knows how to start her own business C She has been able to extend her skills D She is more involved in the community Page 12 of 14 pages Part 4: Read the following passage and complete the statements that follow by circiling A, B, C or D to indicate your answer which you think fits best (0,5pt) It is men’s nature to live together in families and tribes, and cities and nations, and therefore men have learned to prize those qualities in each other which make social life the happiest and best Of these qualities one of the most important is sympathy －fellow-feeling If a man had no fellow-feeling, we should call him “inhuman”; he would be no true man We think so much of this quality that we call a kind man “human”－that is, man-like in his conduct, first to other men, and afterwards to all living things If you are cruel to animals, you are not likely to be kind or thoughtfull to men; and if you are thoughtful towards men, you are not likely to be cruel and thoughtful towards animals This is why the wise man of old wrote, “The merciful man is merciful to his beast.” What a pleasure it is also to be loved by our pets or domestic animals; and to feel that we are caring for them and are deserving of their love; or to watch the ways of wild creatures, and gradually to make friends with them! Treating animals kindly does not mean that we must never inflict any pain on them We ourselves are trained by pains as well as by pleasures; so too, punishment is sometimes needed to train our dogs and horses to obey us We endure pains at the hands of the surgeon, to cure some wound or to heal some disease; so too, animals must submit to being doctored We send out our bravest men to face wounds, sickness and death, for the good of the nation; so too, we let our horses share the risk of battle For similar reasons, we cannot hesitate to destroy dangerous creatures like wolves and show senseless ferocity It is no excuse to say that these animals deserve to be treated cruelly on account of their own cruelty They are not really cruel, for they tear and kill not from love of unkindness, but because they must so in order to live One of the most important qualities of men is fellow-feeling because _ A you are likely to be cruel and thoughtful without it B a man would be inhuman without it C men can’t bear any pain on themselves and animals D only sympathy makes a man man-like in his conduct The author would probably agree with the following EXCEPT that A we must never force any pain on animals B some people have to kill some animals in order to live C it is human for a doctor to cut off some part from the animals D wise men are not only good to men but also to animals What you think is the title of the passage? A Loving your pet B Fellow-feeling C Making friends with animals D Kindness to animals Which of the following is inhuman according to the writer? A To treat animals cruelly because they are cruel B To train animals C To destroy some of the dangerous animals D To make animals submit to being doctored The underlined word “inflict” here means _ Page 13 of 14 pages A make sb/sth suffer B forbid C punish D avoid Part 5: Read the following passage and complete the statements that follow by circiling A, B, C or D to indicate your answer which you think fits best (1,0pt) The most thoroughly studied cases of deception strategies employed by groundnesting birds involve plovers, small birds that typically nest on beaches or in open fields, their nests merely scrapes in the sand or earth Plovers also have an effective repertoire of tricks for distracting potential nest predators from their exposed and defenseless eggs or chicks The ever-watchful plover can detect a possible threat at a considerable distance When she does, the nesting bird moves inconspicuously off the nest to a spot well away from eggs or chicks At this point she may use one of several ploys One technique involves first moving quietly toward an approaching animal and then setting off noisily through the grass or brush in a low, crouching run away from the nest, while emitting rodent like squeaks The effect mimics a scurrying mouse or vole, and the behavior rivets the attention of the type of predators that would also be interested in eggs and chicks Another deception begins with quiet movement to an exposed and visible location well away from the nest Once there, the bird pretends to incubate a brood When the predator approaches, the parent flees, leaving the false nest to be searched The direction in which the plover “escapes” is such that if the predator chooses to follow, it will be led still further away from the true nest The plover’s most famous stratagem is the broken-wing display, actually a continuum of injury-mimicking behaviors spanning the range from slight disability to near-complete elplessness One or both wings are held in an abnormal position, suggesting injury The bird appears to be attempting escape along an irregular route that indicates panic In the most extreme version of the display, the bird flaps one wing in an apparent attempt to take to the air, flops over helplessly, struggles back to its feet, runs away a short distance, seemingly attempts once more to take off, flops over again as the “useless” wing fails to provide any lift, and so on Few predators fail to pursue such obviously vulnerable prey Needless to say, each short run between “flight attempts” is directed away from the nest What does the passage mainly discuss? A The nest-building techniques of plovers B How predators search for plovers C The strategies used by plovers to deceive predators D Why plovers are vulnerable to predators The word “merely” in fine is closest in meaning to A often B only C usually D at first Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about plovers? A Their eggs and chicks are difficult to find B They are generally defenseless when away From their nests C They are slow to react in dangerous situations D Their nests are on the surface of the ground The word “emitting” in line is closest in meaning to A bringing B attracting C producing D minimizing In the deception technique described in paragraph the plover tries to A stay close to her nest C warn other plovers of danger B attract the predator's attention D frighten the approaching predator Page 14 of 14 pages The word “spanning” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A covering B selecting C developing D explaining According to paragraph 4, which of the following aspects of the plover's behavior gives the appearance that it is frightened? A Abnormal body position C Unnatural wing movement B Irregular escape route D Unusual amount of time away from the nest The word “pursue” in line 22 is closest in meaning to A catch B notice C defend D chase According to the passage, a female plover utilizes all of the following deception techniques EXCEPT A appearing to be injured C pretending to search for prey B sounding like another animal D pretending to sit on her eggs 10 Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A A description of the sequence of steps involved in plovers nest building B A generalization about plover behavior followed by specific examples C A comparison and contrast of the nesting behavior of plovers and other ground nesting birds D A cause-and-effect analysis of the relationship between a prey and a predator Part 6: Read the following passage and complete the statements that follow by circiling A, B, C or D to indicate your answer which you think fits best (1,5pts) Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder It is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have, however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells However, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines But on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been levelled at them It is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorders but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world According to the passage, the question of abortion is A ignored C unanswered B hotly debated D left to the scientists to decide Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word “obliterate” as used in the passage? A wipe off B eradicate C give birth to D wipe out Page 15 of 14 pages Which of the following is not true of the genetic engineering movement? A Possibility of abuse B It is confronted by ethical problems C Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells D Acquired ability to detect genetics disorders in unborn babies Why, according to the author, is genetic misinformation severely damaging (A) The cost involved is very high (B) Some people are unjustly branded as inferior A A only B B only C Both A and B D Neither A nor B At present genetic engineering can rectify all genetic disorder, is it? A Yes C It can so only in some cases B No D Cannot be said Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word “squarely” as used in the passage? A rigidly B firmly C directly D at right angle According to the author, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made geneticists A introspective B accusative C arrogant D optimistic Which of the following is the same in meaning as the phrase “holding out” as used in the passage? A catching B expounding C substaining D restraining Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering? A It has become popular to abort female foetuses B Human beings are extremely interested in heredity C Economically sound and scientifically advanced countries can provide the infrastructure for such research D Poor countries desperately need genetic information 10 Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to the word “charge” as used in the passage? A calm B disturb C discharge D settle 11 Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word “feat” as used in the passage? A process B focus C fact D goal 12 In the passage, “abused” means A insulted B talked about C killed D misused 13 Which of the following, according of genetics in becoming an exact science? (A) Technicians will not be able to determine the time when genetic disorder will set in (B) Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells A A only B B only C Both A and B D Either A or B 143 Which of the following is not true, according to the passage? A Society is not affected by the research in genetic engineering B Genetic engineers are not able to say some things with certainty C If genetic information is not properly handled, it will create problems D Manipulation of genes is presently done only in tissue cell 15 What is the tone of the author in the last sentence of the passage? A resignation B cautious C relief concern Page 16 of 14 pages Part 6: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE WORD for each space: (3,0pts) OPEN CLOZE (1,5pts) In recent years, the sport of skiing (0) …has… been having a tough time in Europe A series of warm winters has meant skiers arriving at their destinations to find grass and daisies (1) ……… there should have been snow All over the continent, people have been questioning the wisdom (2) ……… developing any more low-level ski resorts, when even World Cup races at high levels have (3) ……… to be postponed for (4) ……… of snow Environmentalists might consider this rough justice, however Ski resorts have always been considered (5) ……… best ecologically unfriendly They cause forested mountainsides to be levelled and use up huge amounts of energy (6) ……… guaranteeing snow for skiers means more resorts at higher levels, then this will put even (7) ……… pressure on fragile mountain ecosystems (8) ……… artificial snow may be the answer to some of the ski industry’s problems, this too has its drawbacks It weighs five times as (9) ……… as real snow, something which can't be that good for the mountain,(10) ……… to mention the energy used up in creating the stuff; twenty million dollars worth was used in one US resort in one year alone So (11) ……… can environmentally conscious skiers do? Well, first of (12) ………, don't even consider going to a resort without an environmental policy You (13) ……… to be able to find out things (14) ……… whether each slope is given a day off to recover, and whether your accommodation is heated by a renewable source of energy, as (15) ……… as all sorts of other details (Copyright Guardian News & Media Ltd 2007) OPEN CLOZE (1,5pts) Stress (0) …is… often called a 21st century illness but it has always been with us if perhaps (1) ……… different names These days we regard stress (2) ……… a necessary evil of modern living Yet stress is not negative and without (3) …… we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in life (4) ……… as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading (5) ……… to an important match All these situations produce stress but (6) ……… you can control it and not the other way (7) ………, you will feel stimulated, not worn (8) ……… However, unlike these situations, which are generally positive and easier to deal with, sitting in a train (9) ……… is running late, (10) ……… stuck in a traffic jam or working to a tight deadline are (11) ……… harder to manage and control and can be a significant cause of stress Stress is now recognised as a medical problem and as a signficant factor (12) ……… causing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and a high cholesterol count Patients are often unwilling to admit to stress problems (13) ……… they feel they are a form of social failure and it is important that symptoms (14) ……… identified in order to avoid unnecessary suffering So what should we be looking out for as danger signals? Common signs of stress are increased tiredness, irritability and (15) ……… inability to cope with certain situations IV WRITING (1,5pts) Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given: (1,0pt) Quite a few books are missing from the class library Page 17 of 14 pages  Several members of the class have not ………………………………………………………………… They decided to throw out all the old furniture  They decided to get …………………………………………………………………………………… It is difficult to know what one’s reaction would have been in such a situation  If I ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Everyone heard about the accident before I did  I was ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… I had to wait so long that I began to get impatient  I began to run …………………………………………………………………………………………… He doesn’t get on with his colleagues (TERMS)  He is not …………………………………………………………………………… with his colleagues Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view (POINT)  I can ………………………………………………………………… that old computer being repaired The accident happened because someone was very careless (CAUSED)  Sheer carelessness ……………………………………………………………………………………… He was trying to accomplish the impossible (GOOSE)  He was going on ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 A lot of fuss has been made about nothing (TEA CUP)  You have ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Part 2: “When people succeed, it is because of hard work Luck has nothing to with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? (0,5pt) Write an essay of about 250 words to express your ideas Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… Page 18 of 14 pages ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… Page 19 of 14 pages ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… Page 20 of 14 pages ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… Page 21 of 14 pages ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… - THE END - Page 22 of 14 pages [...]... abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines But on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been levelled at them It is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorders but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically... would be no true man We think so much of this quality that we call a kind man “human”－that is, man-like in his conduct, first to other men, and afterwards to all living things If you are cruel to animals, you are not likely to be kind or thoughtfull to men; and if you are thoughtful towards men, you are not likely to be cruel and thoughtful towards animals This is why the wise man of old wrote, “The... or D to indicate your answer which you think fits best (1,0pt) A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will... artificial snow may be the answer to some of the ski industry’s problems, this too has its drawbacks It weighs five times as (9) ……… as real snow, something which can't be that good for the mountain,(10) ……… to mention the energy used up in creating the stuff; twenty million dollars worth was used in one US resort in one year alone So (11) ……… can environmentally conscious skiers do? Well, first of (12)... progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world 1 According to the passage, the question of abortion is A ignored C unanswered B hotly debated D left to the scientists to decide 2... Genetic engineers are not able to say some things with certainty C If genetic information is not properly handled, it will create problems D Manipulation of genes is presently done only in tissue cell 15 What is the tone of the author in the last sentence of the passage? A resignation B cautious C relief concern Page 16 of 14 pages Part 6: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each... to be postponed for (4) ……… of snow Environmentalists might consider this rough justice, however Ski resorts have always been considered (5) ……… best ecologically unfriendly They cause forested mountainsides to be levelled and use up huge amounts of energy (6) ……… guaranteeing snow for skiers means more resorts at higher levels, then this will put even (7) ……… pressure on fragile mountain ecosystems... which you think fits best (0,5pt) It is men’s nature to live together in families and tribes, and cities and nations, and therefore men have learned to prize those qualities in each other which make social life the happiest and best Of these qualities one of the most important is sympathy －fellow-feeling If a man had no fellow-feeling, we should call him “inhuman”; he would be no true man We think so... trying to accomplish the impossible (GOOSE)  He was going on ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 A lot of fuss has been made about nothing (TEA CUP)  You have ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Part 2: “When people succeed, it is because of hard work Luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? (0,5pt) Write an essay of about 250 words to express your... disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have, however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells However, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information ... problems as (6 WISE) ……… actions Counterfactual thinking also happens when we think about the past and wish something had or had not happened This desire can be so (7 POWER) ……… that we can even... just a few minutes Another type of counterfactual thinking occurs when we regret doing things that cause problems far more than we regret doing nothing; even though (5 INACTIVE) ……… can lead to... COUNTERFACTUAL THINKING Sometimes the way we view life seems to be determined not by what really happens to us, so much as by our (0 PERCEIVE) ……… of what happens This is sometimes called counterfactual thinking