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K× thi chän §éi tuyÓn häc sinh giái quèc gia N¨m häc 2008 2009– Môn thi: tiÕng anh líp 12 thpt (Đề thi gồm có 08 trang) Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) §iÓm b»ng sè: §iÓm b»ng ch÷: Hä tªn, ch÷ ký GK 1: Hä tªn, ch÷ ký GK 1: . Sè ph¸ch Part I. p honetics Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of other words. 1. A. passion B. action C. motion D. vision 2. A. reason B. leisure C. feather D. measure 3. A. enough B. cough C. cup D. rough 4. A. guest B. least C. mess D. rest 5. A. essential B. informant C. resistance D. instant 1………………2………………3………………4…………… 5……………… Question 2: Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words. 6. A. situation B. comfortable C. recently D. necessary 7. A. exhausted B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer 8. A. excessive B. celebrate C. expensive D. instruction 9. A. energy B. primary C. facilities D. pleasure 10. A. luggage B. increase C. benefit D. argument 6………………7……………… 8………………9…………… 10……………… Part II . Lexico – grammar. Question 1: Choose the best option among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. 1. As the evening ……….on, I became on more and more bored. A. passed B. drew C. stuck D. wore 2. All her hard work paid……… in the end and she’s now vey successful. A. up B. out C. back D. off 3. I would certainly …… twice before doing something as risky as that. Page 1 of 8 A. consider B. reflect C. think D. reckon 4. They were playing their music at ………volume and distributing. A. utter B. supreme C. total D. full 5. I have had a ……….of misfortunes. A. success B. continuation C. repetition D. succession 6. Only hotel guests have the……… of using the private beach. A. occasion B. privilege C. permission D. possibility 7. The drunken soldier was ……… crazily from one side of the street to the other. A. marching B. racing C. staggering D. scrambling 8. You can talk to him until you’re …… in the face, but he still won’t understand. A. white B. green C. yellow D. blue 9. I can’t understand Keith, he’s a funny sort of……… A. individual B. figure C. human D. one 10. They have no idea at all……… A. where he has gone B. which place he has gone C. where did he go D. where has he gone 1………………2………………3………………4…………… 5………………. 6………………7………………8………………9…………… 10……………… Question 2: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Ever since the day I decided to move to London, I have been worrying whether the decision I …(1)… ( take ) was the right one. As I have already sold my house and …(2)… ( arrange ) a new job, It is too late to change my mind. However, since then I have heard a lot of negative things about living in the capital, and lately some of them have begun to bother me. I …(3)… ( grow up ) in a fair small town and I have spent all my life there. I …(4)… ( already want) to live in big city and so when my company …(5) ( offer) me a job in their London office, I grabbed at the chance. But according to a program I …(6)…( just hear) on the radio, more and more people …(7)… (stop) working in London recently, and a lot of large companies have chosen to move away from the centre . Of course I (8)…( tell ) my parents that I am moving and they (9) ( accept )my decision, but when I told my friends they seemed rather shocked. Since then I…(10)… (hope) secretly that the company would tell me that the move was off. 1. ……………………2. ………………… 3 …………………. 4. ………………. 5. …………… 6. …………… . ……7. ………………. .8……………… 9. ……………… 10. …………… Question 3: In most lines of this passage, there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically or does not fit the sense of the passage. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. A study into family of health conducted in California comes up with some interesting conclusions, though these might not be 0. of 0. Page 2 of 8 acceptable to everybody. The main conclusion is so that for a family to remain healthy, both the relationship between husband and wife play a major role. The family perhaps surprising aspect of this research, however, is that statistically the healthy family is as optimistic, church-going, and let by a traditional male. And perhaps not so much surprisingly, what promotes the health of the husband and does not necessarily promote the health of the wife too., and vice versa. For example, when it comes to expressing emotions, thus it is generally assumed that giving us an outlet to feeling is healthy. But according to the study, there may be benefits for one party but not for the other. If the wife talks to more than the husband does in these situations and gives him feeling of guilt, then he is likely to become a depressed, whereas if the wife lets the husband donate on the arguments, then she in turn will be the one of whose mental state will suffer. The study also found that when man donates in domestic arguments, they often end up trying to avoid from the real issue, or to become silent and withdrawn. This has effect of making the wife feel anxious and depressed. As a person’s mental state there is closely linked to their physical as well being, it is clear that the dynamics of family relationship help to determine health in general 0. so 1. ……………… 2. ……………… 3…………………. 4. ……………… 5 ………………… 6. ……………… 7………………… 8. ……………… 9. ……………… 10. ………………. 11……………… . 12……………… 13. ………………. 14……………… . 15……………… 16. ………………. 17……………… . 18……………… 19. ………………. 20……………… . Question 4: Write the correct form of each word in the space provided in brackets. 1. Please our letter of the 14 th . We have not had a reply. (know) 2. Keith’s exam results turned out to be (disaster) 3. Jackie suffered as a child from a very strict (bring) 4. I think it’s sheer to get married in church if you don’t believe in god. (hypocrite) 5. These countries are in imports of raw cotton. (prefer) 6. Sam was accused of stealing some documents. (confidence) 7. You do not have to go. Your decision must be entirely (volunteer) 8. Going swimming everyday would have very effects. (benefit) 9. He felt certain about his success. (tolerate) 10. Do you feel to the new job? (attract) 1. 6. 2. . 7. . Page 3 of 8 3. 8. 4. . 9. 5. 10. . Part II I. READIN G Question 1: Choose the most suitable word for each space Someone once described that age we live in as that of a vanishing world, one in which the familiar is constantly disappearing for ever and technological change if often difficult to …(1)…with. So it should come as no surprise to most of us to hear that yet another part of everyday life is …(2)… to go forever. Still, when I read recently that within the next decade money as we …(3)…it will probably cease to exits in technologically advanced countries, I had to read the article twice to make sure it wasn’t April 1 st …(4)…to Professor Gerry Montague of the Institute for Economic Reform, the familiar coins and banknotes will soon be replaced entirely by credit cards of various kinds. And the shop of the future (the ‘retail outlet’ ads Prof. Montague puts it) will be …(5)… directly to the network of banking computers. The assistant will simply key in your bank account code number and the amount you have spent, and thank you politely. You won’t have to dig deep in your …(6)…for change or pretend at the pub that you have left your money at home. You may not even have a number for your account as such, as the computer may by then be able to read your handprint. So no more credit card frauds either. But I am afraid that I shall …(7)…money. I have felt strongly attached to it, ever since I received my first pocket money when I was five, and kept it in a money- box. Even if my credit card of the future will able to tell me exactly how much …(8)…power I have left in the computer files, even if it lights up and plays a happy (or sad) tune at the same time, nothing will be able to replace the sheer pleasure I gained from …(9)…the coins in my money -box. Not to …(10)… the other obvious problems which will be caused by an absence of real money-like how to start a football match, for example! 1. A. keep B. manage C. cope D. survive 2. A. about B. almost C. ready D. tending 3. A. earn B. know C. use D. need 4. A. Thanks B. Contrary C. According D. Accustomed 5. A. taken B. alone C. responsible D. linked 6. A. pockets B. wallet C. cheque book D. cash 7. A. miss B. spend C. waste D. borrow 8. A. more B. financial C. economical D. spending 9. A. rattling B. withdrawing C. estimating D. throwing 10. A. tell B. confront C. guess D. mention 1. …… 2. ……. . 3. …… …4. …… 5. ……… 6. …… 7. …… 8. …… 9. ……. 10. …… Question 2. Read the following passage and choose the best option. Page 4 of 8 To a European, money means power, the freedom to do as he likes, which also means that, consciously or unconsciously, he says: “I want to have as much money as possible myself and others to have as little money as possible.” In the United States, wealth was also acquired by stealing, but the real exploited victim was not a human being but poor Mother Earth and her creatures who were ruthlessly plundered. It is true that the Indians were expropriated or exterminated, but this was not, as it has always been in Europe, a matter of the conqueror seizing the wealth of the conquered, for the Indian had never realized the potential riches of his country. It is also true that, in the Southern states, men lived on the labor of slaves, but slave labor did not make them fortunes; what made slavery in the South all the more inexcusable was that, in addition to being morally wicked, it didn’t even pay off handsomely. Thanks to the natural resources of the country, every American, until quite recently, could reasonably look forward to making more money than his father, so that, if he made less, the fault must be his; he was either lazy or inefficient. What an American values, therefore, is not the possession of money as such, but his power to make it as proof of his manhood; once he has proved himself by making it, it has served its function and can be lost or given away. In no society in history have rich men given away so large a part of their fortunes. A poor American feels guilty at being poor, but less guilty than an American renter who had inherited wealth but is doing nothing to increase it; what can the latter do but take to drink and psychoanalysis? 1. Which of the following can be concluded from the first paragraph? A. Those who have a lot of money enjoy real freedom. B. Money is made either consciously or unconsciously. C. Some European acquire money and power without even being conscious of it. D. Some people not only want to get rich but wish others to be poor. 2. To an American, money means ………… A. The freedom to do whatever he likes B. proof of ability and manhood C. diligence and efficiency D. both B and C 3. The author seems to believe that the natural resources in the U.S. are ………… A. poor B. limited C. rich D. on the increase 4. In the passage, the word “fortunes” (Para.2 and 3) is used twice. What does it mean? A. luck B. good opportunities C. wealth D. power 5. In the author’s opinion, an American renter ………… A. should feel more guilty than a poor American B. should feel content with this inherited wealth C. is even lazier and more inefficient than a poor American D. will take to drink if he does nothing to increase his wealth 1………………2………………3………………4…………… 5……………… Question 3: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word. This winter, in offices and workplaces throughout the country, people are (1) risk of becoming a health danger to their colleagues. These are the people, (2) are carrying flu but noble to the end, have dragged (3) into work in spite of the high temperature, headache, sore Page 5 of 8 throat and coughs that they are suffering from. Most experts agree that people with flu ought to stay at home, certainly in the case of those (4) jobs involve public safety – airline pilots, air traffic controllers of train divers. A diet rich in vegetables and fruit, good general health and regular exercise may help avoid (5) illness. Experts are doubtful whether taking lots of vitamin C will make any difference, but reducing stress levels may help. Basic hygiene is certainly important, though, especially in the office. We know that the illness (6) be pass on from cups and saucers, so do more than simply rinse them under the tap with all the others. Wash surfaces. Remember to wash them properly (7) hot water and use disinfectant to clean surfaces. Remember to wash your hands regularly and don’t touch your face. (8) flu enters the body through eyes, nose or mouth. Other tips on prevention include (9) rid of cloth handkerchiefs, which provide a home for germs. Change to paper tissues and throw them (10) afterwards. 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. . 9. 5. 10. Question 4: Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with one word from the list. Use each word once. in grew caused unlike terms investment remains exchange form unit makes fixed allowed with called Gold is a measure of wealth which is recognized all over the world. For centuries it was the foundation of the international monetary system and even today, it …(1)…one of the most important components of a country’s foreign currency reserves. What …(2)…gold attractive is that it has a value of its own for both industrial and ornamental purposes, …(3)…paper bank notes, which are worthless …(4)…themselves. As a result, gold is bought as an …(5)…in times of financial uncertainty. Until the 1930s, several European currency were based on the Gold Standard, which meant that the value of a …(6)… of currency was fixed in …(7)…of a stated quantity of gold. People could freely …(8)…any bank notes they had for gold. In 1931, world- wide financial problems …(9)…the Gold Standard to be dropped. Then, in 1935, the USA, France and the UK …(10)…the price of gold at $35 an ounce, which remained the price until 1971. Because the demand for gold …(11)…so fast, however, the price of gold for ornamental and industrial purposes was …(12)…to rise. Today ounce of gold costs $390 in London. Gold for jewelry is mixed …(13)…a mental alloy and the purity of the gold is measured in carats. Most gold sold to the public has 40% gold and is …(14)…nine- carat gold. Good investors can buy pure from dealers in the …(15)…of gold bars or gold coins. Page 6 of 8 1. ………………2. ………………. 3 ……………… 4. ………………. 5. …………. 6. …………… . 7. ………………. 8……………… 9. ……………… 10. ………… 11. ……………. 12……………… 13. …………… 14. …………… 15. ………… Part I V. WRI TING Question 1: For each of sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. 1. The stories he tells about his war experiences are unbelievable. (beyond ) ………………………………………………………………………………………. ………… . 2. My car costs me an awful lot to run these days. ( spend ) .……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. They are letting David out of hospital next week. ( released ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. The garden is too small for us to build a swimming pool. ( room ) ………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… 5. What speed is allowed on this motorway? ( How ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………? 6. It is as though they were millionaires, the way they live! ( might ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. We could have walked to the station, it was so near. A taxi wasn’t at all necessary. ( enough ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. There is no need to telephone me when you arrive. ( bother ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Is it really advisable to freeze this sort of food? ( should ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ? 10. Nobody would let me go into hospital to see the survivors. ( allowed ) ……….………………………………………………………………………………………… Question 2: Write about the following topic: “ Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.” You should write at least 300 words. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7 of 8 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 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