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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ DỰ BỊ (Đề thi gồm trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I LISTENING PART 1: Questions – 10 Questions – Complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Buying a Used Car: Contact Details Model: Celica Year: 1985 EXAMPLE Number of (1)…………………… Owners: overall good Condition: (2)…………………… done last year (3)…………………… Reason for (4)…………………… Selling: (5)…………………… Asking Price: (6)……………………., Parkwood Appointment Elena Time: Address: Contact name: Questions – 10 Circle the correct letter A – C What happened to Sam’s car? A It was replaced by another one B It broke down C It was stolen Why does Jan need a car now? A She lives too far from the university B She spends too much time on the bus C She would feel safer at night with a car What does Sam recommend? A Check the service records B Avoid buying an old car C Get a mechanical inspection 10 How are they travelling to Elena’s? A by motorcycle B on foot C by bus PART: Questions 11 – 20 Questions 11 – 15 The following are essential requirements for which jobs? Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 11 – 15 Essential requirements: A foreign languages B willingness to travel abroad C professional qualification 11 conference organizer 12 catering manager 13 housekeeper 14 fitness centre staff 15 reservations assistant Questions 16 – 20 Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – G, next to questions 16 – 20 A CV B names of referees C work permit D recruitment seminar E evidence of qualifications F conditions of employment G initial interview INTERNATIONAL FINEST GROUP - RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES register interest in working for International Finest Group receive personal code and check (16) ……… download application form send in form and attach (17) ……… receive reply and confirm (18) ……… send in (19) ……… attend (20) ……… II PRONUNCIATION Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A attitude B gratitude C apartment D constancy A insight B chemist C embrace D substance A expertise B analyze C sympathize D criticize A engineer B committee C volunteer D referee A condition B genetics C embarrass D indicate III LEXICO-GRAMMAR Exercise 1: Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _ A her permanent residence was B where her permanent residence C permanent residence for her D her permanent residence Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _ employed to investigate the deep sea A can be robots B robots can be C can robots D can robots that are _ is not clear to researchers A Why dinosaurs having become extinct B Why dinosaurs became extinct C Did dinosaurs become extinct D Dinosaurs became extinct The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _ 1956 A while B until C on D when Drinking water _ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth A containing B in which containing C contains D that contain In the 1820’s physical education became _ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities A to be part B which was part C was part D part If you can win his attention _ for you A the so much better B the better so much C so much the better D so the much better The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained A otherwise B therefore C immediately D nevertheless Which agency you work for? A ads B advertised C advertising D advertisement 10 Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health A brought on B coming about C taken up D put through Exercise 2: Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form She has made up her mind (have) a garage (build) next to the house The statue (break) while it (move) to another room in the museum The highway patrol advised (take) the old route through the city The bell is ringing I must stop (do) my homework (answer) the phone Why you all (laugh)? Roger (tell) you his funny stories? Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with one appropriate preposition They set _for Paris at midnight I knew your family would stand _you He’s quite careless _ danger She’s very nervous _ the new boss I’m faithful _ my principle Exercise 4: Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets In design and qualify of manufacture hey were _by Italians (CLASS) IQ stand for _quotient (INTELLIGENT) Everyone admired her _beauty She’s old but she is still beautiful (TIME) She is extremely _of heights and will feel fain when she only on the fifth floor (FEAR) Thomas _broke the expensive vase (ACCIDENT) IV READING Exercise 1: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture producers in history Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion Which of the following is the title for the passage? A The history of Disney World and Disneyland B Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years C Walt Disney and his Legacy D Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons The word “humble” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A boring B shy C simple D respectful What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney? A critical B respectful C ambivalent D approving In paragraph “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to A meeting personal failure B producing only a few cartoons C not making much money D trying new businesses The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A lasting B suffering C famous D difficult The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A possessed B talked about C useful D well-known It can be inferred from the passage that A Snow White was Disney’s most successful film B Disney created cartoon movies and “non-cartoon” movies C the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty D the California theme park is now closed The word “concept” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A idea B location C birth D demand According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A Disney’s first achieved success after his death B Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation C Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film D Disney’s first concern was always profitability 10 In future years it is most likely that _ A the Disney name will stay well–known B Disney will produce only cartoons C the Paris theme park will become successful D the remaining theme parks will also close Exercise 2: Choose the best option to fill in the blank in the following passage SPORT IN PRISON For all the arguments about prison, there is no getting away from the fact that it exists Once the judge and (1) _ have done their job, we have to (2) _ thousands of men and women occupied until they are (3) _ Sport is ideal for prisoners for many reasons Being (4) _ punishes people by taking away their freedom; just because someone gets in (5) _ with the law, we have no (6) _ to take away their health as well Secondly, the (7) _ that you feel when you are (8) _ up for a long prison sentence can make you very anti-social and aggressive The (9) _ thing we want is for people to come out after ten years, or even ten months, and beat up the first person they see Sport provides a way of controlling that (10) _ A panel B team C jury D board A hold B store C preserve D keep A abandoned B remanded C released D charged A inwards B indoors C internal D inside A mess B trouble C worry D trial A right B fairness C justice D demand A uniqueness B remoteness C isolation D individuality A keyed B broken C closed D locked A best B last C final D terminal 10 A crime B opportunity C assault D violence Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word (1) rate and death rate are two important factors (2) influence the change in world population Today, the world population is increasing (3) an alarming rate This is because of the decline in the death rate (4) to recent advances of modern medicine and the availability of improved (5) services (6) rapid growth of world population poses a (7) because mankind may soon outgrow the world's food supply One may argue (8) modern technological advances and scientific research can help increase food production as (9) as prevent starvation But can this increase in food production keep (10) with the increase in population? V WRITING Exercise 1: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using, without changing, the word given My mother never lets me make noise in the house It’ll be lovely to attend your wedding this spring You should take those shoes to be mended soon When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert Jane was the first person I asked for advice ALLOWED FORWARD HAVE CONCERNED WHOSE Exercise 2: The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant You should write at least 70 words -THE END Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm Họ tên thí sinh:…………………….……… …….…….….….; Số báo danh…………………… SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC (Đáp án gồm 02 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề TOTAL: 100 POINTS I LISTENING (20 points) PART (10 points: point/each correct answer) brakes (owner) going overseas C 88 Princess B St PART (10 points: point/each correct answer) A F C A B G C E $ 1,500 6.30 C 10 A A 10 D II PRONUNCIATION (2.5 points: 0.5 point/each correct answer) C C A III LEXICO-GRAMMAR (27.5 points) B D Exercise 1: (10 points: point/each correct answer) I Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones (10pts) D B B B A D C D C 10 A Exercise 2: (5 points: point/each correct sentence) to have / built broke / was being moved doing / to answer are you all laughing/ Has Roger told taking Exercise 3: (5 points: point/each correct answer) off by about/ of about/ of to Exercise 4: (5 points: 0.5 point/each correct word form) outclassed intelligence timeless fearful accidentally C C A 10 A IV READING (30 points) Exercise 1: (10 points: point/each correct answer) C D C B D A Exercise 2: (10 points: point/each correct answer) C D C D B A C D B 10 D due well health 10 up Exercise 3: (10 points: point/each correct answer) Birth This which problem at that V WRITING (20 points) Exercise 1: (5 points: point/each correct answer) I am never allowed to make noise in the house by my mother I am looking/ look forward to attending your wedding this spring You should have those shoes mended soon As far as computer games are concerned, Jack is a real expert Jane was the first person whose advice I asked for Exercise 2: (15 points) The piece of writing is expected to: • • • present sufficient information given in the chart, make necessary contrasts/ comparisons, … by lexical or syntactical means to describe the proportion and give a flowing and coherent description Organization& presentation: 25% Coherence & clarity: 50% Expression: 25% -THE END - ... RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES register interest in working for International Finest Group receive personal code and check (16) ……… download application form send in form and attach (17) ……… receive reply and... But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating... the first person I asked for advice ALLOWED FORWARD HAVE CONCERNED WHOSE Exercise 2: The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home Summarize the information by selecting