Đề thì học sinh giỏi lớp 11

1 Đề thi đề xuất năm học 2017- 2018 Kì thi: Chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 11 Mơn thi: Tiếng Anh Đơn vị: Trường THPT - Duy Tiên A - Hà Nam Nội dung đề thi _ SECTION B PHONETICS (10 points) Part I Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.(5 points) 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 Your answers: Part II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest (5 points) A decided B hatred C warned D sacred A legal B petal C pedal D level A devise B promise C surprise D realize A ghost B hostage C lost D frosty A debate B depute C depress D deputy Your answers: SECTION C VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (80 points) Part I Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (20 points) For the last few months, the south-central coastal provinces significantly less precipitation and prolonged drought A have experienced B experience C are experiencing D have been experienced _ my friends knew I was going to study overseas A Not much of B Not many of C Not a lot of D Not many There was a terrible accident last night When I arrived at the scene, injured had been taken away A the B an C one D some Nobody wants to be the first to make a sacrifice, _? A does she or he B does anybody C we D they He always the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast A writes B makes C does D works I know her _ sight, but I’ve never talked to her A in B at C on D by "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - " " A That's a good idea B Never mind C Yes, I am fishing D That's my pleasure _ is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions A Philip Glass B Philip Glass, who C That Philip Glass D Because Philip Glass I don’t see any in arriving early at the theatre A cause B point C reason D aim 10 You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel A put out B put off C put down D put up 11 The picture is _ the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it A priceless B invalid C unprofitable D worthless 12 I’m feeling really _ I’m going to bed A sleepy B sleeping C tiring D asleep 13 I can _ what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there A see through B make out C look into D show up 14 Do you know the time the train _ to Birmingham? A reaches B gets C arrives D comes 15 Having looked the place _ the gang went away to make their plans A through B over C down D out 16 When we came back from holiday our suitcase were _ by the customs officer A guarded B tested C corrected D examined 17 The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be in such a _ A nuisance B trouble C bother D worried 18 Could you be more specific about what is _ in this particular job? A enclosed B concentrated C presented D involved 19 They haven’t beaten me yet, I still have one or two _ up my sleeve A traps B tricks C jokes D defenses 20 The brothers are so alike that I can’t _ one from the other? A say B notice C mark D tell Your answer: ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… 11 ……………… 12 ……………… 13 ……………… 14 ……………… 15 ……………… 16 ……………… 17 ……………… 18 ……………… 19 ……………… 20 ……………… Part II Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each sentence (30 points) If you get a burn, cool it (IMMEDIATE) _ Robbers broke into the art gallery and took away many (VALUE) paintings George and I have been friends since (CHILD) He used to live next door John lost his job because he often behaved (POLITE) towards his customers Peter fell off the ladder, but his (INJURE) were not very serious Hoang Anh was (COURAGE) to apply for the job He suffered from constant (SLEEP) The boy was very violent and his parents found him (MANAGE) People in the village no longer use water in that well because of its (PURE) 10 “Would you like some _?” - Lan asked You must be tired after that long walk (REFRESH) 11 Her interests are very…………( DIVERSITY) Your answer: ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… 11 …………… Part III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets ( 30 points) a He insisted that the new baby (1 name) _after his grandfather b My boss is angry with me I didn’t all the work that I (2 do) _ last week c I don’t really like my maths teacher because he always (3 pick) _ on me d The number of students (4 attend) _ English courses (5 probably reduce) _ next year e Yesterday I was walking along the street when I realized that a man with a black beard, whom I (6 see) _ already, (7 follow) _ me f John was pleased (8 admit) _ to the university g I’d rather you (9 not be) _absent from class yesterday h Thomas (10 catch) _the ball, we would have won the game Your answer: 1……………… ……………… 2……………… ……………… 3……………… ……………… 4……………… ……………… 5……………… 10 ……………… Give the correct form of the word in bracket from 26 to 35 to complete the following passage i (work) at Shepparton Carpets Ltd voted today to continue with their industrial action Union leader Elaine Watkins issued a statement saying: "Although we not envisage an all-out strike at this stage, everyone at the plant will continue to refuse to work (time) until this dispute is settled We urge (manage) to reconsider their proposals." The industrial action, which began three weeks ago, has affected (produce) at the factory Joe Turner Managing Director of Shepparton Carpets has, however, refused to bow to union demands "If Shepparton Carpets wants to survive, it has to become more (compete)," he said "It's my responsibility as an (employ) of over 500 (employ) to ensure this company continues to make a profit (period), we have to make changes to improve efficiency If we don't, we'll all be out of a job It may be (please), but it is essential Some of the working practices at the factory are, frankly, antiquated and totally 10 (apply) to the modern world I just wish the unions would work with me on this rather than fighting me every step of the way." Your answer: ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… Part IV The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example 10 points) Air pollution are a cause of ill-health in human beings In a lot of countries there have laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce Despite there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases The gases from exhausts of cars have also increasing air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol products a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buidings Children who live in areas that there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and are clumsy when they use them hands There are other long-term affects of pollution If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s climate may become warmest A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods Your answer: Mistakes Correction Mistakes 10 Correction Part V Complete the following sentences with the correct phrasal verb in the box (10 points) come into fall through turn in draw up let on go round without make out take after turn down Before we anything else, we ought to _ a plan of action It was getting late so I decided to I believe that Diana has recently _ a lot of money Do you think there is enough food to ? If we can’t get any bread, we’ll just have to He speaks very badly I can’t _ what he’s saying Don’t _to the children about the party I want it to be a promise I was _ for the army on the health ground We’ve made all the arrangements Let’s hope our plans don’t 10 I _ my mother She was small with blond hair and had a terrible memory too Your answer: 1……………… 2……………… 3……………… 4……………… 5……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… SECTION D READING COMPREHENSION (40 POINTS) Part I Choose the best word A, B, C or D to fill in spaces in the following passage (10 points) There can be no (1) at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (2) doing anything else in their spare time Naturally, parents are (3) to find out why the Internet is so attractive and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (4) their computers? Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours, (5) _ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (6) of the Internet, and the child should give his or her word that it won’t interfere with homework If the child is not holding to this arrangement, the parent can take more drastic (7) Dealing with a child’s use of the Internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child’s behavior should make an appointment to (8) the matter with a teacher Spending time in front of the screen does not necessarily affect a child’s performance at school Even if a child is (9) crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and (10) a few months there will be something else to worry about! A reason B doubt C purpose D motive A always B rarely C never D ever A worried B concerned C curious D hopeful A staring at B stare at C stared at D to stare at A supposed B occupied C excited D absorbed A B have C make D create A rules B procedures C regulations D steps A speak B discuss C talk D say A absolutely B more C less D few 10 A for B during C in D while Your answers: 10 Part II Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word (20 points) Six years ago when I was a student, I was (1) of money So once a week I (2) to go home to see my parents and get a decent meal Although I had a good relationship with my mother, I never got (3) well with my father I could never live up to his high expectations of me One day I did a (4) terrible thing I stole some money from him I asked him if he (5) lend me ten pounds He refused saying he had (6) given me enough and it was (7) I became more responsible with money You know what it is like (8) .a student I'd run out of money and wanted to take a girl out When he refused I (9) him of being mean and we had a terrible row He left the house and I was (10) angry that I stole ten pounds from his wallet Part III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions (10 points) Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence The hydrosphere has strange characteristics because water has properties unlike those of any other liquid One anomaly is that water upon freezing expands by about percent, whereas most liquids contract on cooling For this reason, ice floats on water bodies instead of sinking to the bottom If the ice sank, the hydrosphere would soon be frozen solidly, except for a thin layer of surface melt water during the summer season Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent Another outstanding characteristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia This characteristic enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid It is this characteristic which helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents In several areas of the world these minerals are being commercially exploited Solar evaporation of salt is widely practised, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast The author’s main purpose in this passage is to _ A illustrate the importance of conserving water B describe the properties and uses of water C compare water with other liquids D explain how water is used in commerce and industry The phrase “this vast amount” in line of paragraph refers to A 80,000 million cubic miles of water B 24,000 cubic miles of rain C 80,000 cubic miles of water D 300 million cubic miles of water The word “replenish” in paragraph can best replaced by A fill again B replace C evaporate D form According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because A evaporation and condensation create a water cycle B there are currents in the oceans C they not need oxygen D ice floats Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of water? A Water can absorb heat B Water is good solvent C Water contracts on cooling D Water expands when it is frozen The word “outstanding” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A exceptionally good B special C amusing D important According the passage, the hydrosphere is NOT _ A the part of the earth covered by water B responsible for all forms of life C in danger of freezing over D a source of natural resources The author’s tone in the passage can best be described as A dispassionate B speculative C biased D dogmatic The author organizes the passage by _ A juxtaposition of true and untrue ideas B comparison and contrast C general statement followed by examples D hypothesis and proof 10 Which of the following statements would be the most likely to begin the paragraph immediately following the passage? A Water has the ability to erode land B Droughts and flooding are two types of disasters associated with water C Another remarkably property of ice is its strength D Magnesium is widely used in metallurgical processes Your answers: 10 SECTION E WRITING ( 50 points) Part I: Question 1-5: Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the clues at the beginning of each sentence There’s an example at the beginning (0) (10 points) You may choose to quit the job  You have _ I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country  I haven’t made _ Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working  Such _ I only recognized him when he came into the room  It was Thanks to Lan’s help, I was able to finish the project  Had _ Please contact us incase you want more information about the competition Should _ She said that I had caused the accident She blamed 8.He wishes he could sing well He regets not IT was difficult for me to persuade Pet to buy the book I had _ 10 It is your responsibility to look after your baby You are _ Part II Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one Using the given word in blankets Do not change the word (10 points) I don’t think there will be any applicants for this post (LIKELIHOOD)  _ I find it not easy to go into town by car (USED)  My advice to you is to change the car immediately (WERE)  If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time (POINT)  John impressed his new boss by settling down to work quickly (CREATED) _ _ 6.You might be late, so take a key ( CASE)  _ 7.My grandfather learned how to swim when he was 12 ( AGE)  _ 8.Despite knowing the area well, I got lost ( EVENTHOUGH)  _ 9.Sue spends more money when she earns more ( THE….THE)  _ 10.If It hadn’t been for the storm, they would have a bumper crop ͠( BUT FOR)  _ Part III: Writing a paragraph (30 points) In 250 words, write an essay Why Post-offices are no longer popular in Vietnam? _The End_ ... paragraph can best replaced by A fill again B replace C evaporate D form According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because A evaporation and condensation create a water... Solar evaporation of salt is widely practised, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast The author’s main purpose in this passage... described as A dispassionate B speculative C biased D dogmatic The author organizes the passage by _ A juxtaposition of true and untrue ideas B comparison and contrast C general statement