UBND HUYỆN THANH SƠN PHÒNG GD & ĐT ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐIỂM Bằng số: Bằng chữ: ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi có 05 trang HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH (Do chủ tịch HĐ GK ghi) SECTION A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (2.0 points) A clear B hear C pear D gear A buses B clothes C bridges D watches A bone B gone C alone D cyclone A teenage B luggage C manage D damage A laughed B coughed C increased D closed A above B dove C moment D among A exclamation B excellent C explanation D excited A upset B sure C sugar D fish A sweater B theater C measure D pleasure 10 A cause B pause C draught D author II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (1.0 point) A occasion B religion C federation D collection A compulsory B convenient C correspond D communicate A scenery B dormitory C minority D territory A destroy B visit C control D appear A adjective B advance C advise D advisable SECTION B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR III Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (4.0 points) It rained heavily last night, …… …….we decided to stay at home A because B therefore C so D however “Do your work quietly” Mr.Oman told his class "I will be back …… a few minutes" A by B until C in D for She hates ……… fun of A making B to make C being made D be made In order to with his studies he worked through the summer A take on B catch on C catch up D take up I wish I ………………… in the countryside right now A were B am C was D would be He used to ……………… his living by delivering vegetables to city hotels A gain B earn C get D make What does " mother tongue" mean? A Your mother's language B Body language C Your native language D Foreign language Our students have to wear school uniform on Monday, …………… ? A haven't we B have we C don't they D they Would you mind if I …………… your calculator? A borrow B borrowed C borrowing D to borrow 10 …………… you save money, you'll never be able to buy a new car A If B Unless C Although D Despite 11 The Boing 747 is twice …………… the Boing 707 A big B bigger C the biggest D as big as 12 My classmates didn't go to school yesterday Neither …………… A I did B did I C went I D I went 13 He went to see a movie …… "Spiderman" A calls B calling C called D call 14 It's time you ………… home ……………… school A left/ to B to leave/ for C leaved/ to D left/ for 15 He speaks ……… good English that it is a pleasure to talk with him A so B very C such a D such 16 She said she 14 the following week A was B will be C would be D is 17 Phuong is a good friend of A me B I am C mine D my 18 I’m going to wait for you until you your work A will finish B finish C have finished D finished 19 She’d like to have because she lives alone A money B company C colleague D love 20 Can you speak English ? - Just A a few B few C a little D little IV There is a mistake in the underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (1.0 point) The holiday was very disappointing, so they decided to ask about their money back A B C D If you want to attend the course, you must pass the speaking test first A B C D With interactive TV, viewers can be able to ask questions about the show by using A B C D their remote controls The ao dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women It consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the side and worn over loose pants A B C D The landlady wanted to know what sort of carpet I want to replace A B C D V Supply the correct form of the words in capital (1.0 point) 1."Time of our lives" was the .song of the World Cup 2006 OFFICE 2 When we took an exam last year, we met a very strict EXAM After taking an aspirin, her headache APPEAR My teacher usually me to take part in the IOE COURAGE I find this piece of music very REST VI Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2.0 points) The ao dai (mention) ………… … …… in poems and songs for centuries He wishes that he (be)………………… …… a famous designer one day People always (blame) ……………………….their circumstances for what they are They didn’t permit (camp) ………… .……… in this wood She locked the door so as (not disturb) ……… ……………………… Mrs White (walk)………… ……… home from work when she (see)… the child fall off the bridge The car needs (repair)……………………… It (buy)…… ……… two years ago I was just about (leave) …………………… ………the office when the phone rang SECTION C: READING VII Complete the passage below by choosing the most suitable word (2.0 points) The Nobel Prize was founded by a……….… (1) inventor, Alfred Nobel He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1833 His father was ………………….…(2) an inventor Under his influence, the young Nobel was very eager to ……………(3) his knowledge Unfortuntely, Nobel, as a child he didn’t ………….……(4) a school As a……… .(5), his father had his school lessons………….(6) by a private………… (7) so he learned…………(8) to read and write at home Nobel felt curious (9)………….…… everything whenever he had a problem, he would study ………….….(10) he could understand it throughly He would an experiment over and over again in his library until he finally invented explosive A Swedish B Spanish C English D British A even B only C still D also A enable B equal C enrich D enter A go B arrive C come D attend A cause B reason C fact D result A taught B studied C instructed D learnt A professor B teacher C headmaster D tutor A what B which C how D why A at B for C about D to 10 A toward B until C when D while VIII Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (1.0 point) Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture The main function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major disadvantage They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based on speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Signs, Signals, and Symbols B Gestures C Communication D Speech What does the author say about speech? A That it is the only true form of communication B That it is dependent upon the advances made by inventors C That it is necessary for communication to occur D That it is the most advanced form of communication Applauding was cited as an example of A a sign B a signal C a symbol D a gesture Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented? A Because people were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals B Because people wanted to communicate across long distances C Because people believed that signals, and symbols were obsolete D Because people wanted new forms of entertainment It may be concluded from this passage that A signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication B symbols are very easy to define and interpret C only some cultures have signals and symbols D waving and handshaking are not related to culture IX Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (2.0 points) It is not easy for (1)……… ……students of English to improve their accent Unlike children, who are flexible, adults often find (2)………… ….hard to change the way they speak This is (3)……………… even the top or smartest adult students have difficulty with pronunciation There are several things that (4)…………… … international student can to improve his or her (5)……………… One method is to sign up for a pronunciation class Studying pronunciation can (6) ……………….…students understand the rules of English, but in (7) …………… … to practice speaking, students often need to be opposed to English outside the classroom as well This is why many students say that studying in an English – speaking (8)……… ………greatly affects their English Living with native (9) … ……… can help students to learn new vocabulary as (10)……………….…as improve their accents International students can also learn important cultural information This can help to prevent misunderstandings that can occur when people from different cultures live together SECTION D: WRITING X Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0 points) Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car In spite………………………………………………………………………….…… Your brother is the most punctual person I’ve ever met I’ve ……………………………………………… ………………….………… … You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you? You didn’t ………………………………………………………………………… ? Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days Nam and his family had.………………………………………………… ………… A laptop is very necessary for me but it’s a pity I don’t have it now I wish……………………………………….………………………….………….… Their teacher is making them study hard They are ……………………………………………………………… …………… The friendliness of Thanh Son people made an impression on the visitors The visitors……………………… ……….……………………………………… Unless she hurries, she will miss the train If ………………………………………………….……….………………………… “ Where are you working now, John?” Peter said Peter wanted………………………………………………………………… …… 10 She’ll never forget seeing her boy friend at the first time Seeing her boy friend at the first time will always………………………………… XI Make all the changes and additions if necessary to make meaningful sentences (2.0 points) These exercises/ too difficult/ students/ do/ without/ mistakes brother/ wish/ that/ can speak English/ fluent/ as/ native speaker We / not use / wear / jeans / when / study / primary school sister / wear / new skirt / only twice / since / she / buy / it If / you / want / lose weight / you / shouldn’t / eat / too much/ fatty food It/ advisable/ that children/ learn/ write/ not use/ ball point pens The air/ full/ dust/ because/ roads/ repair The film / be / so / boring / that / we / go home / before/ it / finish THE END (Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm) KEY AND MARK I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (2.0 points) C pear B clothes B gone A teenage D closed C moment D excited A upset B theater 10 C draught II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (1.0 point) C federation C correspond C minority B visit A adjective III Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (4.0 points) C so C in C being made C catch up A were B earn C Your native language C don't they B borrowed 10 B Unless 11 D as big as 12 B did I 13 C called 14 D left/ for 15 D such 16 C would be 17 C mine 18 C have finished 19 B company 20 C a little IV There is a mistake in the underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (1.0 point) D D B C D V Supply the correct form of the words in capital (1.0 point) OFFICIAL EXAMINER DISAPPEARED ENCOURAGES RESTFUL VI Give the correct form of the verb in brackets (2.0 points) has been mentioned would be are always blaming camping not to be disturbed was walking/ saw repairing ( to be repaired)/ was bought to leave VII Complete the passage below by choosing the most suitable word (2.0 points) A Swedish D also C enrich D Attend D result A taught D tutor C how C about 10 B until VIII Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (1.0 point) D Speech D That it is the most advanced form of communication C a symbol B Because people wanted to communicate across long distances A signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication IX Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (2.0 points) adult it why an pronunciation help order country speakers 10 well X Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0 points) In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car (In spite of the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car) I’ve never met a more punctual person than your brother You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you? Nam and his family had a two- day trip to their home village I wish I had a laptop They are being made to study hard by their teacher The visitors were impressed by the friendliness of Thanh Son people If she doesn’t hurry, she will miss the train Peter wanted to know where John was working then 10 Seeing her boy friend at the first time will always stay in her memory XI Make all the changes and additions if necessary to make meaningful sentences (0.25 x = 2.0 points) These exercises are (were) too difficult for the students to without (any) mistakes My brother wishes that he could speak English as fluently as a native speaker We did not use to wear jeans when we studied at primary school My sister has worn her new skirt only twice since she bought it If you want to lose weight, you shouldn’t eat too much fatty food It is advisable that children who are learning to write shouldn’t use ball point pens (It is advisable that children learning to write shouldn’t use ball point pens) The air is full of dust because the roads are being repaired The film was so boring that we went home before it finished TOTAL MARK: 20 points ... mistake in the underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (1.0 point) The holiday was very disappointing, so they decided to ask about... usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are... several things that (4)…………… … international student can to improve his or her (5)……………… One method is to sign up for a pronunciation class Studying pronunciation can (6) ……………….…students understand