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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ TĨNH - ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC     KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH CẤP THPT Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Đề thi có 10 trang) Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu nào, kể từ điển Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào chổ trống ô cho sẵn Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh ghi đáp án A, B, C D Giám thị không giải thích thêm Điểm toàn thi (Bằng số) (Bằng chữ) Các giám khảo (Ký ghi rõ họ tên) Giám khảo 1: Số phách (Do Trưởng Ban chấm thi ghi) Giám khảo 2: I LISTENING HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU  Bài nghe gồm phần, phần nghe lần, lần cách 15 giây, mở đầu kết thúc phần nghe có tín hiệu  Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng Tiếng Anh) có nghe Part 1: For questions 1-10, listen to a conversation and fill in the blank with the missing information Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and /or A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces provided Silver Owl Campsite, Booking Form  Reference: (1)  Name of school: (2) High School  Number in Group: 22  Arrival: Friday, 22nd (3)  Accommodation: (4) x 5-person  Facilities: (5) and pool Equipment: bicycles space hoppers  (6) 10  Contact name: Sarah (7)  Phone number: (mobile) (8) Phone number: (eve) 02380 482 652 Email address: sonia@helpdesk.ac.uk  Address: 76-78 (9) Terrace, Southampton Method of payment: school credit card  Card number (if applicable): (10) Part 2: For questions 1-5, listen to a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job and choose the best answer(A, B or C) according to what you hear Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes Where is Angela working at the moment? A Britain B the USA Angela likes her job because she _ A loves being in dangerous situations B never knows where she'll go next C enjoys watching important events happen What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong? A pictures B carpets Where did Angela meet her boy friend? A at her sister's house B at university What does Angela to relax? A She cooks a meal B She goes sailing Your answers: C Asia C furniture C in Hong Kong C She goes shopping Part 3: For questions 1-10, listen to an interview with a woman called Grace Conolly who is talking about her travel experiences in New Zealand and fill in the blank with the missing information Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer in the spaces provided New Zealand Journey  Grave travelled around south Island on something called (1) _  The first part of Grace's journey took her along the (2) coast of the island  When Grace took a day trip to a place called Kaikoura, she particularly wanted to see (3)  Grace has kept in touch with a friend from (4) since she returned home  Grace took her own (5) _ to New Zealand, so didn't need to hire one  The best part of the trip for grace was jet-boating on the Buller River with a company called (6) _  Grace had to visit a hospital because she injured her (7)  At a market, Grace bought a (8) to take home  The name of the hostel that Grace particularly recommends is the (9) _  Grace plans to go (10) _ with friends when she next visits North Island II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes _ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning A On account of B According to C Because of D Due to I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes A in view of B in terms of C with a view to D by means of It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department A strike B cancel C draw D rule I reckon Mark is of a nervous breakdown A in charge B under suspicion C on the verge D indicative Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _ for disabled people in their housing programmes A assitance B conditions C admittance D provision It turned out that we _ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours A hadn't B should have C mustn't have D needn't have All three TV channels provide extensive _ of sporting events A coverage B vision C broadcast D network No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence A resolve B recourse C exert D resort as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created A Ranking B To be ranked C Being ranked D In order to be ranking 10 _, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties A By and large B All together C To a degree D Virtually 11 I am afraid that you have _ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account A missed B met C delayed D put off 12 The main aim of the campaign is to raise _ of the issues involved A knowledge B awareness C attention D acquaintance 13 After so many years, it is great to see him _ his ambitions A get B realise C possess D deserve 14 It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human A error B slip C fault D blunder 15 The roadworks made to the hotel from the main road difficult A entrance B approach C access D ways in Your answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example The origins of Halloween Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the (0) (WEST) world, and is a time when people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating" It is (1) _ (DOUBT) one of the most popular traditions in the United States and Britain The celebration (2) _(ORIGIN) about two thousand years ago with the Celts These people were the (3) (INHABIT) of an area that includes Britain, Ireland and Brittany They relied on the land for their (4) _ (LIVE), and this meant that they were at the mercy of (5) (PREDICT) weather conditions, especially during the winter The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of winter, a period (6) _ (TRADITION) associated with death On the eve of the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the 0. western _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dead were (7) (TEMPORARY) withdrawn, and it was possible to communicate with spirits The Celts believed that the spirits offered them (8) (GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (9) _ (REPUTE) able to predict the future on this point When the Roman completed their (10) (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they added their own flavour to this festival The advent of Christianity brought about yet other changes _ _ 10 Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes UNDERLINE the mistake and WRITE THEIR CORECT FORMS in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us and still closely interrelating Most American marriages, particular first marriages uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with practical considerations In the United States, parents not arrange marriages for their children Teenagers begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and social contacts Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different groups, almost choose a mate of similar background This is due partly to parental guidance Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces, or pursue a career in a bigger city One away from home and family, they are more likely to date and marry outside their own social group interrelated _ _ 4. _ _ _ _ _ 10. _ Part 4: Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable particles Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (0) has been done as an example Could you deal this problem I'm rather busy The Minister is also implicated the scandal Irrespective _ the poor weather conditions the search for the missing child was continued I have been using her computer ever since she placed it my disposal I met him at the party and he asked you You can't miss him That haircut makes him stand _ in a crowd Your answers: with Part 5: Complete each sentence with a correct phrasal verb from the box Write your answers in the numbered boxes Each phrasal verb is used only once put down come out see off set about work out stand for step up track down turn down make up for The managing director the company's poor performance to high interest rates The police were able to the car thieves using satellite technology This is a sensitive matter, and we have to dealing with it very carefully David's new album is expected to _ at the end of the year I hope this award will your disappointment at not winning the first prize The company has decided to _ production of cars at its factory in Hull You might need a calculator to this problem Claire decided to the job, because it would have meant more travelling Our maths teacher simply won't _ any talking in class 10 Helen is going to the airport to _ some friends Your answers: 10 III READING 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 boxes The Mysterious Isle In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France With wind speeds in (1) of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, (2) down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads But it also left behind an extraordinary creation Seven miles out to sea at the (3) where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (4) _ out of water Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle What was so remarkable, (5) its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island (6) _ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment It could well become a permanent feature Scientists (7) realised that the island's appearance (8) a unique opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in (9) the island attractive It became increasingly difficult to (10) the site from human visitors In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night 10 A surplus A fetched A scene A risen A in spite of A prolonged A quickly A delivered A regarding A prevent B advance B brought B mark B growth B instead of B remained B briskly B awarded B finding B preserve C excess C carried C stage C lifted C apart from C resided C hastily C proposed C seeking C protect Your answers: D put D sent D point D surfaced D on account of D preserved D speedily D offered D deciding D prohibit 10 Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage Enjoy the benefits of stress! Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according to some experts They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival They say that the response to (1) _, which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2) _ emergencies Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing with them (3) the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous They believe that (4) of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it Apparently, research shows that people (5) create conditions of stress for (6) _ by doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable But there is a point (7) _ which they realise they have succeeded and know that it was a positive experience This is because we learn through challenge and difficulty That's (8) _ we get our wisdom Few of us, unfortunately, understand this fact For example, many people believe they (9) _ from stress at work, and take time off as a result Yet it has been found in some companies that by far (10) healthiest people are those with the most responsibility So next time you're in a stressful situation, just remember that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health! Your answers: 10 Part 3: Read the following passage For question 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes Day after day we hear about how anthropogenic development is causing global warming According to an increasingly vocal minority, however, we should be asking ourselves how much of this is media hype and how much is based on real evidence It seems, as so often is the case, that it depends on which expert you listen to, or which statistics you study Yes, it is true that there is a mass of evidence to indicate that the world is getting warmer, with one of the world's leading weather predictors stating that air temperatures have shown an increase of just under half a degree Celsius since the beginning of the twentieth century And while this may not sound like anything worth losing sleep over the international press would have us believe that the consequences could be devastating Other experts, however, are of the opinion that what we are seeing is just part of a natural upward and downward swing that has always been part of the cycle of global weather An analysis of the views of major meteorologists in the United States showed that less than 20% of them believed that any change in temperature over the last hundred years was our own fault-the rest attributed it to natural cyclical changes There is, of course, no denying that we are still at a very early stage in understanding weather The effects of such variables as rainfall, cloud formation, the seas and oceans, gases such as methane and ozone, or even solar energy are still not really understood, and therefore the predictions that we make using them cannot always be relied on Dr James Hansen, in 1988, was predicting that the likely effects of global warming would be a raising of world temperature which would have disastrous consequences for mankind: "a strong cause and effect relationship between the current climate and human alteration of the atmosphere" He has now gone on record as stating that using artificial models of climate as a way of predicting change is all but impossible In fact, he now believes that, rather than getting hotter, our planet is getting greener as a result of the carbon dioxide increase, with the prospect of increasing vegetation in areas which in recent history have been frozen wastelands In fact there is some evidence to suggest that as our computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, the predicted rises in temperature have been cut back In addition, if we look at the much reported rise in global temperature over the last century, a close analysis reveals that the lion's share of that increase, almost three quarters in total, occurred before man began to 'poison' his world with industrial processes and the accompanying greenhouse gas emissions in the second half of the twentieth century So should we pay any attention to those stories that scream out at us from billboards and television news headlines, claiming that man, with his inexhaustible dependence on oil-based machinery and ever more sophisticated forms of transport is creating a nightmare level of 'greenhouse gas emissions, poisoning his environment and ripping open the ozone layer? Doubters point to scientific evidence which can prove that, of all the greenhouse gases, only two percent come from man-made sources, the rest resulting from natural emissions Who, then, to believe: the environmentalist exhorting us to leave the car at home, to buy re-usable products packaged in recycled paper and to plant trees in our back yard? Or the sceptics, including, of course, a lot of big businesses who have most to lose, when they tell us that we are making a mountain out of a molehill? And my own opinion? The jury's still out as far as I am concerned! The author A believe that man is causing global warming B believes that global warming is a natural process C is sure what the causes of global warming are D does not say what he believes the causes of global warming are As to the cause of global warming, the author believes that _ A occasionally the facts depend on who you are talking to B the facts always depend on who you are talking to C often the facts depend on which expert you listen to D you should not speak to experts More than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States are of the opinion that _ A global warming should make us lose sleep B global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made C the consequences of global warming will be devastating D global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes Our understanding of weather A leads to reliable predictions B is variable C cannot be denied D is not very developed yet Currently, Dr James Hansen's beliefs include the fact that _ A it is nearly impossible to predict weather change using artificial models B the consequences of global warming would be disastrous for mankind C there is a significant link between the climate now, and man's changing of the atmosphere D Earth is getting colder Your answers: For questions 6-10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes with YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN: Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage Not given if there is no information about the statement in the passage At the same time that computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, weather forecasters have become more expert Most of the increase in global temperature happened in the second half of the twentieth century The media wants us to blame ourselves for global warming The media encourages the public to use environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars to combat global warming 10 Many big businesses are on the side of the sceptics as regards the cause of global warming Your answers: 10 IV WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to join in the activity → Exhausted We'll let you know as soon as we have received the information → The You can only really master a language if you use it regularly → Only by It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled → Nobody is to I don't intend to apologise to either of them → I have no Part 2: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word You must use between three and six words, including the word given (0) has been done as an example Fiona refused to wear her old dress (not) Fiona said that she would not wear her old dress As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium (difference) → As long as he could see , where he sat in the stadium Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed (informed) → We should _ the change of the date Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition (talked) → Jane was the competition by her family We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job (occurred) → It never Julian might be planning to resign from his job Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report (point) → Sally was the office when her boss asked her to type up a report Part 3: Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic: "The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems What you think are the main problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"? SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO HÀ TĨNH ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM KỲ THI HSG TỈNH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 TỔNG ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI: (20 điểm) I LISTENING (3 điểm) Part 1: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm) RHS3977X tennis rackets Radcliffe Winter August 07892 334821 caravan(s) London showers 10 5438900 67521 C A B (the) dolphins (wooden) mask Japan Lakeside bike / bicycle 10 walking D D 13 B C B 14 A D 10 A 15 C inhabitants guidance livelihood reputedly unpredictable 10 conquest Part 2:(5 câu x 0,1 = 0,5 điểm) A C Part 3:(10 câu x 0,1 = điểm) (the) green bus Adventure Tours west foot II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7,5 điểm) Part 1.(15 câu x 0,15 = 2,25 điểm) B D 11 A C A 12 B Part 2: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm) undoubtedly traditionally originated temporarily Part 3: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm) The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us and still closely interrelating Most American marriages, particular first marriages uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with practical considerations In the United States, parents not arrange marriages for their children Teenagers begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and social contacts Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different groups, almost choose a mate of similar background This is due partly to parental guidance Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces, or pursue a career in a bigger city One away from home and family, they are more likely to date and marry outside their own social group interrelated particularly than dating/ to date most of unsuitable between / among mobility than 10 once Part 4: (5 câu x 0,15 = 0,75) in of at after out set about turn down come out stand for make up for 10 see off Part 5:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm) put down step up track down work out 10 38 When you walk by the expensive meat A maybe you will buy some B maybe you will buy low fat milk C you will look for fresh food D you will walk on the shelves 39 The word “they” in the last paragraph means A the customers B the managers of the supermarket C the containers of low fat milk D the food in the supermarket 40 There are three different containers of low fat milk A One has 99 percent of butterfat B They all cost the same amount of money C One has less fat than the others D They all have the same amount of fat 36 37 38 39 40 II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time glued to the telly and not enough time on other activities (41) _ sports and reading A survey recently (42) _ on people’s viewing habits does not disprove this It shows that young people in Britain spend on average 23 hours a week in front of the television, (43) _ works out at over three hours every day (44) is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: incredible 28 hours a week We (45) to have become a nation of addicts Just about every household in the country has a television and over half have two or more According to the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in their living-rooms, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed (46) _ The Education Minister said a few weeks ago that Britain’s pupils (47) _ spend more time reading Unfortunately, parents are not setting a good example: adults (48) _ reading than young people In fact, reading is at the (49) _ of their list of favourite pastimes They would (50) _ listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their televisions at home 41 42 43 44 45 46 A such D alike A investigated D carried out A that D it A What D This A seem D would like A in addition D moreover B like B researched C as C carried B which C this B It C The thing B ought C used B as well 36 C more 47 48 49 50 A might D would A more D fewer A tail D bottom A better D like B could C should B less C little B top C beginning B rather C prefer 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 III Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word 45 50 The traditional of birthday parties started a long time ago People thought that there (51) a special danger from evil spirits, so friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents At one time, only kings had birthday parties but as time went (52) , children and then adults began to have their (53) _ birthday celebrations There are some traditions - (54) as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song, that you can find (55) _ anywhere, any time In China, everyone celebrates their birthday on New Year’s Day: they become one year (56) on that day On a child’s second birthday, family members put a variety of objects on the floor around the child (57) to Chinese tradition, the first object that the child picks up tells you what profession the child will choose (58) in life In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top, or the cake (59) is sometimes in the shape of a key The key means that the young person is now old (60) to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to! 51 56 52 57 53 58 54 59 55 60 Section D – writing I Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 61 The heavy rain prevented everybody from going out → Had 62 Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine → Mrs Taylor wished 63 They believe that the wanted man was living in London → The wanted man _ 64 What is the weight of your suitcase? 37 → How _ 65 In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast everyday → Though _ II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of these words 66 If I met the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book (Were) → 67 “It was your fault to break my vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother (accused) → 68 She is such a beautiful girl that everybody admires her (so) → 69 Are you and your husband the same age? (old) → _ 70 Hoang didn’t come to class today Nhan didn’t, either (nor) → III Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: “Students learn just because of good marks” Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Đ1 Kú thi chän häc sinh giái tØnh líp 12 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM CHẤM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 38 (Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang) SECTION A – PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (1p for correct answer X = points) D A C C B II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others (1p for correct answer X = points) A B A C 10 A SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D (1p for correct answer X 15 = 15 points) 11 B 16 C 21 B 12 A 17 D 22 D 13 C 18 A 23 A 14 B 19 B 24 D 15 B 20 B 25 A II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Mistake are their dollars growth Despite Correction is our dollar 3 grown Although/Thou gh Mistake meet Correction meeting named was named they (omitted) moist moisture a (omitted) SECTION C - READING I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D (2p for correct answer X = 10 points) 39 36 C 37 C 38 A 39 C 40 D II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 41 B 42 D 43 B 44 A 46 B 47 C 48 B 49 D III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 51 was 56 older 52 by 57 According 53 own 58 later 54 such 59 itself 45 A 50 B 55 almost 60 enough SECTION D - WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1p for correct answer X = 10 points) 61 Had the rain not been heavy, everybody could have gone out Had it not been for the heavy rain, everybody could have gone out Had it not rained heavily, everybody could have gone out 62 Mrs Taylor wishes (that) she hadn’t bought the second-hand washing machine 63 The wanted man is believed to be living/ to have been living in London 64 How heavy is your suitcase? 65 Though Mr Benson is old, he runs miles before breakfast everyday II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word(s) (2p for correct answer X = 10 points) 66 Were I to meet the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book 67 Jane accused her brother of breaking/ having broken her vase the day before/ the previous day 68 She is so beautiful that everybody admires her So beautiful is she that everybody admires her 40 69 Are you as old as your husband (is)? Is your husband as old as you (are)? 70 Neither Hoang nor Nhan came to class today III Write a composition about 150-200 words on the following topic: (20 points) “Students learn just because of good marks” Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and as details as appropriate Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students TOTAL: 100 / = 20 41 SỞ GD&ĐT THCS QUẢNG BÌNH KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 28 tháng năm 2013 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC SỐ BÁO DANH: đề) (Đề thi có 05 trang) Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi * Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển * Giám thị không hướng dẫn giải thích thêm I LISTENING Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu: • Bài nghe gồm phần, phần ghi âm lần Giữa lần ghi âm phần phần có khoảng trống thời gian chờ • Mọi hướng dẫn làm cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) có nghe Part Listen to the recording and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for the following statements and questions (7 pts) The expert says that there are people in the world today A over 6.7 billion B 6.7 billion C about 6.7 million D 6.6 billion According to the expert, the population of the world increases by a year A 66 million B about 66 million C 6.7 billion D about 76 million According to the expert, the area that has the highest population growth rate is A Africa B Latin America C Asia D the Middle East Scientists say that the main reason for population explosion is A death rates B birth rates C an increase in death rates D a decrease in death rates Which of the following problems is NOT mentioned by the speaker? A literacy B lack of hospitals and schools C shortage of food D poor living conditions According to experts, the population of the world will be by the year 2015 A over 6.7 billion B over billion C about 76 million D about billion How many solutions did the expert offer? 42 A two B three C four D five Part Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear (8 pts) Our primary method of research has been conducting short interviews with a large number of people We decided that, unlike almost every other study-based research project we heard about, this one would make no categorical distinction between men and (8) The two main groups, rather, would be adults and children, the idea for this obviously (9) from the fact that my 10-year-old cousin and I had (10) identical experiences It should come as no surprise that, since they were generally more reserved about their inner (11) than children, adults were much more (12) than children to be interviewed by us Surprisingly though, many of these adults were quite willing to give us (13) to interview their own children, who were generally much more (14) about the chance to talk about their dreams Because of their helpfulness, we’ve already had (15) children subjects alone, and well over 350 total respondents II PHONETICS Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5 pts) 16 17 18 19 20 A pleased A beds A tour A cell A boot B punished B doors B course B center B root C practiced D promised C students D plays C court D pour C cube D ceiling C shoot D foot III LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts) 21 Her marriage has been arranged by her parents She is marrying a man A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know him C she hardly knows D All are correct 22 "Can I give you a little more coffee?" - “ ” A No, you're welcome B No Thanks C Yes, you're right D Yes, I'm OK 23 It was serious accident that he was kept in hospital for a month A such B such a C so D so a 24 A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen , it will stop burning A Consequently B Furthermore C Otherwise D However 25 I enjoy doing things on my own, and I don’t need company the time A all B most C much D whole 26 Harrods, in London, is probably one of the best-known in the world A departmental stores B department shops C department stores D stores department 43 27 Robert does not have Peter does A money more than B as many money as C more money as D as much money as 28 In 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won 158 gold medals A Ø/ the B the/ Ø C a/ the D the/ the 29 You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday You be really hungry A might B will C can D must 30 This ring is only made of plastic so it’s quite A valuable B invaluable C worthless D priceless Part Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition (5 pts) 31 Most American men earn average about $110 a week 32 He is married my friend 33 You’d better not drink that milk, Joe It’s gone 34 Are you aware the regulations concerning the use of guns? 35 I used to watch the postman's arrival to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it Part Complete the sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (5 pts) 36 are trying to find out new stars SCIENCE 37 He was turned down for the job because he wasn’t QUALIFY 38 My colleagues are very pleasant but the manager is a little FRIEND 39 Teenagers are now dressed FASHION 40 Some people claim to be able to the future TELL Part Put the verbs given in the brackets into their appropriate tenses or forms (10 pts) 41 Peter did not get used to (get) up early when he first came to Vietnam 42 By the time your brother (return) here next year, the city will have changed a lot 43 What tune (play) when we came in? 44 I wish I (know) her address now 45 They (learn) English from nine to ten in this room Don’t let anyone disturb them then 46 The prisoner is thought (escape) by climbing over the wall yesterday 47 Five kilometres (be) a long way for a little boy to walk 48 He stepped down from the bench on which he (stand) and walked out of the room 49 He (serve) in the army in the last war 50 She regrets (not/ buy) that house It is much more expensive now 44 Part In each of the following sentences, the words or phrases are marked A, B, C or D Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it (5 pts) 51 The police has not decided whether or not to charge the four young men A B C D 52 Without transportation, our modern society could not be existed A B C D 53 She left the room with not saying a word AB C D 54 The more careful you drive, the fewer accidents you will have A B C D 55 The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it? A B C D IV READING COMPREHENSION Part Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space (10 pts) What is money? The pound, the dollar or the franc are actually just like a gram or a kilometre The difference is that you can exchange money for something (56) A five pound note may buy a book, a huge bag of sweets, or a (57) of cinema tickets But the note itself is only a printed (58) of paper which costs almost nothing to make Thousands of years (59) people didn't have money as we know (60) There were no banks (61) even shops In those days, Mr Green, the farmer exchanged the corn he (62) grown for Mr Hive's honey This was an exchange arranged between the two (63) , each of whom had something that the other wanted But in time, most societies invented their own "currencies" (64) that people could exchange more The different currencies began to join together, which is why (65) everyone uses a national currency 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 A other A couple A slice A since A them A or A did A jobs A for A tomorrow B else B double B part B past B it B neither B was B people B by B today C another D apart C few D several C side D piece C before D ago C some D that C and D but C had D has C things D goods C before D so C recently D soon Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 pts) 45 People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (66) happen, we still want to live as long as possible Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages to a long (67) In the first place, people (68) live longer can spend more time with their family and friends Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing time when they can the things they have never had time for (69) the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to (70) time in hospital or become (71) on their children and friends Many of them (72) this dependence annoying or embarrassing In addition to this, the (73) people get, the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (74) to make new friends To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay healthy (75) to remain independent and enjoy life Part Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) (5 pts) After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000 Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes 76 The word "foresaw" is nearest in meaning to A prevailed B postponed C prevented D predicted 77 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: A awards vary in monetary value B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention C politics plays an important role in selecting the winners D a few individuals have won two awards 78 The passage implies that Nobel's profession was in 46 A economics B medicine C literature D science 79 The word "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to A economic B prestigious C trivial D valuable 80 What is the main idea of the passage? A Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite B Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity C Alfred Nobel left all his money to science D Alfred Nobel made lasting contribution to humanity V WRITING Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts) 81 I haven't seen this film before → This is… …………………………………………………… 82 “I was not there at the time,” he said → He denied…………………………………………………… 83 The bus takes longer than the train → The train does……………….…………………………… 84 I have never seen such a mess in my life! → Never in … ……………………………………………… 85 My father is the owner of that car → That car …………………………………………………… Part Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given (5 pts) 86 Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend (WISHES) → Susan the airport to say goodbye to her friend 87 Despite his age, he’s still working (RETIRED) → He still ………………………….…… despite his age 88 Despite knowing the area well, I got lost (EVEN) → I got lost ……………………………… the area well 89 I not intend to tell you my plans (OF) → I have you my plans 90 Graham spends all his time doing research (DEVOTED) → Graham has …………………………… doing research Part Composition (10 pts) Write an essay at least 200 words about “The importance of technology in modern life” 47 - THE END - 48 SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 28 tháng năm 2013 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tống số điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm Làm câu, cho 1,0 điểm Bài luận cho tối đa 10,0 điểm Sau cộng toàn số điểm, giám khảo quy hệ điểm 10, không làm tròn số I LISTENING Part (7 points) A B D C B Part (8 points) women coming 12 unwilling 13 permission D 10 nearly 14 enthusiastic A 11 feelings 15 264 II PHONETICS (5 points) 16 A 17 C 18 A 19 C 20 D III LEXICO - GRAMMAR Part (10 points) 21 C 26 C 22 B 27 D 23 B 28 B 24 C 29 D 25 A 30 C Part (5 points) 31 on 32 to 33 off 34 of 35 for Part (5 points) 36 scientists 37 qualified 38 unfriendly 39 fashionably 40 foretell Part (10 points) 41 getting 42 returns 43 was being played 44 knew 45 will be learning 46 to have escaped 47 is been standing 49 served 50 not buying Part (5 points) (Chọn 50%, sửa 50%) 51 A has  have 52 D be existed  exist 53 C with not  without 54 A careful  carefully 55 D wasn’t  didn’t IV READING COMPREHENSION 49 48 had Part (10 points) 56 B 61 A 57 A 62 C 58 D 63.B 59 D 64 D 60.B 65 B Part (10 points) 66 not/ never 71 dependent Part (5 points) 76 D 67 life 72 find 77 B 78 D 68 who/that 69 On 73 older 74 hard/difficult 79 D 70 spend 75 enough 80 D V WRITING Part (5 points) 81 This is the first time I have seen this film 82 He denied being/ having been there/ (that) he had been there at the/ that time 83 The train does not take as long as the bus (does) 84 Never in my life have I seen such a mess! 85 That car belongs to my father Part (5 points) 86 wishes she had gone to 87 has not retired 88 even though I knew 89 no intention of telling 90 devoted all his time to Part (10 points) Notes: The mark given to part is based on the following scheme: - Content: (50% of the total mark) - Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark) - Language: (20% of the total mark) - Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark) -THE END 50 [...]... points) + Punctuating / Spelling (0.5 point) 20 SỞ GD&ĐT THPT QUẢNG BÌNH ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC SỐ BÁO DANH: KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Vòng 2) Khóa thi: Ngày 11 tháng 10 năm 2012 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm 07 trang) Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi * Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển * Giám thị không... is declining as more children and older users join the web THE END 32 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 Đ1 (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO Bằng số:………………………………… Bằng chữ:……………… ……………… SỐ PHÁCH Giám khảo 1: ……………………………………… Giám khảo 2: ……………………………………… SECTION A – PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part... Giám khảo tự quyết định dựa vào các yêu cầu sau: - Task fulfillment (idea/content): 30% - Essay organization (coherence, cohesion); 30% - Vocabulary/structures (variety, accuracy, appropriacy): 30% - Handwriting, essay layout : 10% 11 SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO HẢI DƯƠNG ************************ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi. .. should write at least 150 words - THE END - 29 SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Vòng 2) Khoá thi: Ngày 11 tháng 10 năm 2012 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tống số điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm Làm đúng mỗi câu, cho 1,0 điểm Bài luận cho tối đa 10,0 điểm Sau khi cộng toàn bộ số điểm, giám khảo quy về hệ điểm 10, không làm tròn số SECTION ONE: LISTENING Part... Write a passage of about 150 – 170 words to suggest what should be done to help solve this problem: (10 points) Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh Họ và Tên, chữ ký Giám thị 1: Họ và Tên, chữ ký Giám thị 2: 18 Híng dÉn chÊm ®Ò thi häc sinh giái tØnh SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO HẢI DƯƠNG M«n TiÕng Anh - ************************ A LISTENING (15 points) Part I 5 points (1.0 point for... word translation process is completely false Translation machines, which tried to work on this principle, failed completely The third result of the (66) ………….… showed another error in the students’ thinking They believe that as soon as they know the meaning of a word, they’re in a position to use it correctly This is (67) ………… … for any language but is perhaps particularly false for English The student... text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space A recent university research project investigated the attitudes of postgraduate science students (59) ……… …… the learning of English vocabulary The results were surprising I’ll mention three of them Firstly, most of the students think that (60) ………… … every word in English has just one meaning This is, of course,... thi có 06 trang) Học sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết chữ cái A hoặc B, C, D Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài (Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu gì.) _ A LISTENING: (15 points) I Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question: 1 How long did Hannah think it would take... kể cả từ điển * Giám thị không hướng dẫn hoặc giải thích gì thêm SECTION ONE: LISTENING Hướng dẫn phần thi Nghe hiểu: • Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được ghi âm 2 lần Giữa 2 lần ghi âm của mỗi phần và giữa các phần có một khoảng trống thời gian chờ • Mọi hướng dẫn làm bài cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe Part 1 Listen to the story and fill in the following blanks according to what... to lock all their windows or doors Sometimes burglars will break a window, cut through a screen door, or force open a side door Thieves have no shame They will steal from anyone that they think is vulnerable Of course, that means the elderly are their frequent victims Some thieves are very clever; some are very lucky All of them make an honest person’s life more difficult It’s too bad that all of them