VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH KÌ THI CHỌN HSG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 - Khoá ngày 23 tháng năm 2016 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP THCS Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi có 05 trang) Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi * Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển SECTION ONE: LISTENING Bài nghe gồm phần, phần ghi âm lần Giữa lần ghi âm phần phần có khoảng thời gian chờ Part 1: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer among A, B, or C (5pts) How will Mary travel to Scotland? A by car B by train C by coach B under the window C under the table Where are the shoes? A under the chair When will the football match start next week? A 11.45 a.m B 12.15 p.m C 2.00 p.m Which box of chocolates they buy? A a round box with the flowers on B a square box C a big round box B 18 May C 21 May When’s Wendy’s birthday ? A 16 May Part 2: Listen to the interview with three grade 11 students about life skills and supply each gap with ONE WORD (10pts) Long says; “because I am the only (6) ………, so my parents are overprotective of me They didn’t let me any household (7) ………, and drove me to school until I (8) …… grade However, since I was a little child, I’ve been always encouraged to voice my (9) ………… My parents even ask for my opinions before they make some (10) ………family decisions” VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Tuan says: “my parents focus on (11) ………… me about responsibility, such as doing household chores, or looking after my (12) ………… If I fail, I get punished If I them well, I get a reward This keeps me motivated” Minh says: ” My (13) ……… set some limits and establish strict rules about important issues I have to chores and follow set routines But, I can make my own choices about personal things such as clothes, books or (14) …………” MC hopes that they will be ready to leave home and (15) ………… independently SECTION TWO: PHONETICS Part Pick up the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (3pts) 16 A surplus B surgery C surprise D surface 17 A possessed B opposed C pleased D closed 18 A food B fool C foot D tooth Part Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group (2pts) 19 A encourage B majority C indifferent D generosity 20 A communication B international C however D reliable SECTION THREE: LEXICO - GRAMMAR Part Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (10pts) 21 He is the world champion We all know……… he is at boxing A how good B how well C how better D how best 22 Don’t come and see me today I’d rather you…… tomorrow A come B are coming C came D have come 23 This pyramid is believed………… over 200 years A to be built B to build C to be building D to have been built 24 He pretended……… the regulations in that village A not understanding B not to understand C didn’t understand D don’t understand 25 I am very…… to be chosen for the……… team A pride/national B proud/nation 26 My mother smiled……… at the joke C proud/national D proud of/nation VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A quietly B loudly C strongly D widely 27 Mary’s children are used to ………….up after school every day They don’t have to walk home A picking B pick C be picked D being picked 28 You have to pay extra if you take too………… with you A much luggages B many luggages C much luggage D many luggage 29 Tom: “Help yourself with some fruit” A Thank you Peter: B Never mind “…………………” C No, I don’t like D Yes, I will 30 She said she liked dancing but was not in the …………… for it just then A opinion B mood C frame D manner Part Put the verbs given in brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms (5pts) 31 The child was made (eat)……… everything on his plate 32 When he (wash)………… his shirt in the bathroom, the telephone rang 33 We saw our favorite ballet (perform)………… at the theater last night 34 I couldn’t resist (laugh)……………at the way he answered my question 35 He (be)………… to the theatre three times this month Part Complete each sentence with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (10pts) ON TIME For many people, punctuality is a big issue Parents are often keen to impress upon their children the (36)……………… of being punctual because they see it as an aspect of (37)…………… and consideration for others It is also a quality that (38)……………… regard as very positive, and those who are (39) ………… unpunctual may end up being (40)………… in their careers as a result It may be, however, that less punctual people have (41)……… a more (42) ……… lifestyle than those who always arrive on time They may find it (43)……………… when 50 much emphasis is placed on timekeeping Indeed, if others get (44)………… when they are late for appointments, this may not seem (45)………… to them IMPORTANT POLITE EMPLOY USUAL SUCCESS CHOOSE RELAX STRESS PATIENCE REASON Part Each sentence has an incorrect word or phrase FIND and CORRECT them There is an example at the beginning (0) (5pts) Jack allowed me use his computer at any time use → to use VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 46 He couldn’t sleep, so he turn off the TV to watch some programs 47 The children are playing happy in the school yard 48 Lack of funds prevented him for continuing with his studies 49 He is too rich that he can afford to buy a beautiful and big house 50 Mary asked Peter what can she to help him Part Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box Use each one once only There are two extra ones that you not need to use (5pts) get on get over go over hold up count on keep off keep on 51 I can ……………………… my parents to help me in an emergency 52 There was a big hole in the road which …………………… the traffic 53 The politician ……………his speech before the important presentation 54 The teacher advised me that I shouldn’t quit my hope and …………going 55 I’ve always …………….well with old people SECTION FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION Part Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Choose A, B, C or D to indicate your answer (10pts) By 1984, nonrenewable (56) ………… fuels, such as oil, coal and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy (57) ……… in the world Small amounts of energy were (58) ………… from nuclear fission, and the (59) ……… 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, (60) ………… biomass Between 1700 and 1986 a large number of countries (61) ……… from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy (62) ………… to electricity The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been (63) ……… produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobike fuels In countries with private, rather than public (64) ………, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite (65) ……… that will have to be replaced 56 A clean B unleaded C fossil D solid 57 A used B produced C supplied D stored 58 A produced B derived C extracted D released VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 59 A resting B leaving C restricting D remaining 60 A as B therefore C such as D for 61 A shifted B transferred C obtained D applied 62 A saved B reformed C delivered D converted 63 A actually B increasingly C gradually D consequently 64 A transports B transportation C transporters D transportable 65 A reserve B material C resource D power Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap Use only ONE word in each gap (10pts) Last week, Jack invited me to his birthday party I spent a long time deciding what I should buy as a (66) ………….for him Finally, I decided to buy him a clock I went to the nearby shopping centre to (67)……….for a suitable one Eventually, I chose a small, blue alarm clock After paying for it, I asked the salesgirl to (68)……… it up On the day of the party, I arrived (69)……… Jack's house punctually at o'clock Jack was very pleased to see me and (70)………… me for the present Many of our classmates have already arrived We talked about the soccer match the previous night (71)……… Manchester United and Juventus At o'clock, Jack's mother brought out a birthday (72) ………… On it were seventeen lighted (73) …………… We all wished Jack a happy birthday Jack blew out the candles in a single breath He then began opening his presents Just as he was (74)……… to open the present I had given him, there was a loud ringing sound Startled, Jack dropped the present I realized that the ringing sound was actually caused by the alarm clock When I told everyone (75)……… the sound was, they all laughed Part Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each question (5pts) Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which 'once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has' had some effect, but by itself It will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed 76.What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B International boycotts C Endangered species D Problems with industrialization 77 The word ‘poachers’ used in line could be best replaced by which of the followings? A Illegal hunters B Enterprising researchers C Concerned scientists D Trained hunters 78 What is an act of cruelty according to the passage? A Having interest in material gain B Hunting endangered animals C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D Causing the problem of extinction 79 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to protect animals from extinction? A Introduce laws to prohibit the killing of endangered animals B Establish wildlife reserves C Refuse to buy animal products D Raise money to invest in equipment and patrol 80 Which of the following best describes the author's attitude? A Forgiving B Surprised C Vindictive D Concerned VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SECTION FIVE: WRITING Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5pts) 81 He wished he had invited her to his birthday party → He regretted 82 I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner → I'd rather 83 He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee → His injured knee made 84.The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired → The car was too 85.As soon as the teacher came in, they stopped talking → No sooner 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 (5pts) 86.The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee suggested → The minister.………………… should meet regularly 87 “Congratulations on getting engaged, Sue,” said Harry congratulated → Harry…………………………………… engagement 88 I usually walk to work but today I drove instead →I drove to work today…………………………… foot 89 I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not mind → I haven’t……………………….whether to move or not 90 It took Jane five minutes to find her car spent → Jane…………………………………….for her car keys Part Essay writing (10pts) Write an essay at least 200 words about “The benefits of reading books” THE END ... about personal things such as clothes, books or (14) …………” MC hopes that they will be ready to leave home and (15) ………… independently SECTION TWO: PHONETICS Part Pick up the word whose underlined... fuels has created a dependency on a finite (65) ……… that will have to be replaced 56 A clean B unleaded C fossil D solid 57 A used B produced C supplied D stored 58 A produced B derived C extracted... tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an