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VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD &ĐT NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN CHÍNH THỨC HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT – BẢNG A Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Họ tên: SBD: SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the numbered box provided below Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your A potential B objective C outcome D motivation It is impossible to tell these twins apart A extremely B virtually C basically D naturally As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes beside us A pulled up B pulled down C pulled off D pulled through she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier A Since when B Just as C Now that D Just now Sorry, but that book is We’ll get some copies from the publisher next Monday A out of print B out of order C off shelf D out of stock amount of money can buy true friendship A None B Never C No D Not only The garden as far as the river A advances B lies C enlarges D extends You can't get through on the phone because the number you want is A engaged B occupied C in use D busy you were shocked is perhaps not surprising A What B That C Which D How 10 I don’t see any in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until o’clock A cause B aim C reason D point 11 We should arrive home safe and A sound B soundly C warm D warmly 12 The idea got a lot of from the children’s parents A opposition B disagreement C dislike D denial 13 The picnic to be a terrible disaster A turned out B turned up C turned down D turned round 14 This national park an area of 2,000 square kilometers A covers B surrounds C consists D spreads 15 Those gloves are much too small for you Don’t try to put them on or you will _them A extend B spread C stretch D swell 16 This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by far B by chance C by heart D by myself 17 The teacher suspected the student cheating in examination A on B about C in D of 18 I am so tired that I can’t take _what you are saying A up B out C in D on 19 There is a fault at our television station Please don’t your set A change B adjust C repair D switch VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 20 A trade union membership has declined, the number of _and strikes has also decreased A quarrels B arguments C disagreements D disputes Your Answer: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 II Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space Write your answer in the numbered box provided below Volunteering has many other intangible benefits It can help you give back to society, break down barriers of _ (1 UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore _ (2 PERSON) issues and even have fun It also has a _ (3 MEAN) and positive impact on your community But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they’re not just looking for a list of _ (4 ORGANIZE) and dates Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your _ (5 COMMIT), dedication and interests Volunteering brings together a _ (6 VARY) of people Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight For example, maybe you’ll learn about the legal profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre Colleges pay _ (7 ATTEND) to your life inside and outside the classroom Your extracurricular _ (8 ACT) reveal a great deal about you, such as what your interests are, whether you can manage your _ (9 PRIOR) and maintain a long-term promise and how you’ve made an important _ (10 CONTRIBUTE ) to something Your answer: 10 III There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage Find it and correct it Write your answer in the numbered box provided below We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to remember hundred of numbers after hearing them only once Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly In one experiment, ten hours’ training producing only a small improvement, but the result after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even 100 numbers Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21 colours what are only slightly different But after 80 training hours one person could recognize 18 of theirs Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of musical training before any of them wrote a major work Psychologists are therefore rising the possibility that genius is the production of teaching Your answer: Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 10 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage Everyone needs somewhere to live and work, and humans will construct buildings almost (1) _, using even ice or mud as materials if nothing else is available In the industrialized world, the problem is not finding materials for building but limited space and the high price of land The solution in most big cities is to build skyscrapers high (2) _ the air but is there an alternative to building up? Some architects have proposed turning skyscrapers on their heads and building down into the (3) _ This may seem an unusual concept but extensive railway systems exist underground so why not huge cities? Such places could accommodate 100,000 people without using up (4) _ surface land The underground city is technically feasible but there is a massive psychological (5) _ to be overcome Will people be able to (6) _ with living away from the sun and sky? The underground “city” could be restricted to places of entertainment and office buildings but even being buried just for your working hours may not seem (7) _ Some such buildings exist In Minneapolis, USA, there is a building which is 95 per cent underground but even the lowest floors get some sunlight This is achieved by an elaborate system of mirrors Living underground means you not know (8) _ the weather is like but architects (9) _ great efforts to mimic conditions above ground For example, the Asahi television centre in Tokyo is 20 meters below the surface but a special shower system can create the (10) _ of rain It seems that subterranean workers miss real weather even when it is bad! A somewhere B nowhere C anywhere D wherever A in B to C onto D into A ground B land C soil D earth A valueless B valuable C worthy D worthless A bar B barrier C fence D border A B solve C provide D deal A attraction B attractively C attract D attractive A which B that C what D whether A make B C take D have 10 A depression B impression C admission D suggestion Your answer: 10 II Read the following passage Five sentences have been removed from it Choose from sentences A-G the one which best fits each gap numbered from to There are two extra sentences which you not need to use International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American classmates’ prior education Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing In addition, the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such as the British model This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the United States The federal government does not operate public schools (1) Public schools also receive some funding from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state in which they are located Each state’s legislative body decides how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities Students in grades 1-12 not pay tuition (2) Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local schools district Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government The school board sets general policies for the school district and insures that state guidelines are met VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí (3) Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6 Many children attend kindergarten when they are five years old Children begin 1st grade at age six Middle school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12 High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science (4) A course can be one semester or two semesters in length The academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen According to the U.S Cencus Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school (5) A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all of the required courses Grades are given to students for each course at the end of each semester The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below average), and F (failing) A student who fails a required course must take the course again A They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they may select to take music or art courses B Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen C Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools D College and university students pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or receive loans E Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or university F Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines for the schools of that state G Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are often smaller than in a university Your answer: III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word Write your answer in the numbered box provided below Environment plays an important part in our life Many people are aware of this But few of them pay attention to how to protect it These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1) _ reading about the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is (2) _ threatened now and the future looks bad What can each of us do? We can not (3) _ up our polluted rivers and seas overnight (4) _ can we stop the disappearance of plants and animals But we can stop adding the problem while scientists search (5) _ answers, and laws are (6) _ in nature’s defense It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7) _: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8) _ It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (9) _ bills We must all make a personal (10) _ to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren Your answer: 10 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SECTION C: WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves All dogs are John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing Not until We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children So as The machine is undeniably of great help It is We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not Regardless II Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets Do NOT change these words You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries (NEEDS) I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years (WENT) The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (LOSS) Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology (USED) When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment (ON) III COMPOSITION Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration, increased knowledge) Why you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to supports your answer VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí IV Read the following advertisement: English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted We are a travel company managing holiday tours We need English –speaking local guides to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact: The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi Telephone No: 04 824 0139 Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in that advertisement VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD &ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐÁP ÁN KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN CHÍNH THỨC HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT – BẢNG A SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (25pts) TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the numbered box provided below (0,25pt x 20 = pts) B C 11 A 16 A B D 12 A 17 D A A 13 A 18 C C B 14 A 19 B D 10 D 15 C 20 D II Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space Write your answer in the numbered box provided below (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) misunderstanding variety personal attention meaningful activities organizations priorities commitment 10 contribution III Each line in the following passage has ONE mistake, Find it and correct it Write your answer in the numbered box provided below (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) Line Mistake possibility hundred almost producing and Correction ability hundreds most produced or Line 10 Mistake out what them rising production Correction out of that/ which theirs raising product SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.(25pts) I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage (1pt x 10 = `10 pts) C D D D A C B A B 10 B II Read the passage Five sentences have been removed from the passage Choose from sentences A-G the one which best fits each gap numbered from to There are two extra sentences which you not need to use (1pt x = pts) F D C A B III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word Write your answer in the numbered box provided below (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) without passed being take clean possible Nor/Neither household for 10 decision VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SECTION C:WRITING (35pts) I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt x = pts) Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing Not until John (had) received the offer of promotion in writing did he celebrate We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly The machine is undeniably of great help It is undeniable that the machine is very helpful/of great help We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not Regardless ….of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts II Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets Do NOT change these words (1pt x = pts) You should wash your shirt right now before that staim dries (NEEDS) Your shirt needs washing/to be washed before that staim dries I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years (WENT) The last time I went to Oxford was at least ten years ago The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (LOSS) The Head Teacher was at a loss to comprehend the girl’s behavior (USED) Some older people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology Some older people can’t get used to adjusting to a digital technology When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment (ON) On …being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment III Write composition (20pts) IV Write a letter (10pts) SECTION D: LISTENING (10pts) Part Listen to the conservation between Jenny and Gavin Put a ticket ( ) to the question to which the answer is “Yes” Jenny Gavin “ Did you always work very hard?” √ √ “ Did you always listen carefully to your teacher?” “ Did you always behave well?” “ Did you pass your exams easily?” “ Did you always write your homework slowly and carefully?” “ Did you think school days are/were the best days of your life?” Part Listen and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F): _ American workers have changed from manufacturing jobs to service jobs _ manufacturing jobs are jobs in which workers make something _ Personal services are one or the five service jobs _ 70 % of workers produced goods one hundred yeats ago _ 80 % of workers will work in the survice sector by the year 2020 Total: 100 / = 20 pts