Đề thi chọn HSG Anh L12 2008-2009

SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ LỚP 12 THPT - NĂM HỌC 2007 - 2008 * * * ------------------------------ ĐÈ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 180 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi này gồm có 13 trang.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. LISTENING (30 points) Part 1: Listen to the conversations and circle T for True, F for False, and U for Unknown. You will hear the recording twice. [6 points] 1. Jim Stockdale is an aggressive man. T F U 2. Kyle’s sister always shares her candy with him. T F U 3. The young woman is getting off the bus at the next stop. T F U 4. Pat’s husband is having lunch with her. T F U 5. The woman in the car is going to a meeting T F U that starts in 20 minutes. 6. Mark’s friends bought their own tickets for T F U the basketball game. Part 2: Listen to the conversation and circle the best answer (A, B, or C) to each of the following questions. You will hear the recording twice. [5 points] 1. Which course is the man interested in? A. English B. Mandarin C. Japanese 2. What kind of course is the man seeking? A. Daytime B. Evenings C. Weekends 3. How long does the man want to study? A. 12 weeks B. 6 months C. 8 months 4. What proficiency level is the student? A. Beginner B. Intermediate C. Advanced 5. When does the man want to start the course? A. March B. June C. September 1 Part 3: You will hear a story about a boy- Saturday. Listen to the story and put the pictures in the correct order. You will hear the recording twice. [4 points] 1. ________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ Part 4: Listen and complete the timeline below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR ONE NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. [15 points] 1879 Einstein was born in 1 ___________ At age 12 Einstein began 2___________ 3 ___________ Einstein’s family moved to Italy 4 ___________ Einstein graduated from high school 5 ___________ Einstein met Mileva Maric 1900 Einstein 6 ___________ 1901 Einstein became 7 ___________ 1902 Einstein began work at the Swiss Patent Office Einstein 8 ___________ 9 ___________ Einstein and Mileva Maric got married 10 ___________ Einstein’s first son was born 2 A B C D II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (70 points) Part 1: Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. [15 points] 1. _________ she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier. A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now 2. Looking down at the coral reef, we saw _________ of tiny, multi-colored fish. A. swarms B. flocks C. teams D. shoals 3. I’m _________ aware of the need to obey the rules of the competition. A. well B. far C. much D. greatly 4. _________ goes the bus; now we will have to walk! A. On time B. At once C. There D. Early 5. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to _________ a story. A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie 6. Dave and I have _________ to meet at the bus station at 9 o’clock. A. confirmed B. combined C. appointed D. arranged 7. The woman was _________ from hospital yesterday only a week after her operation. A. ejected B. expelled C. evicted D. discharged 8. No matter how angry he was, he would never _________ to violence. A. resolve B. recourse C. exert D. resort 9. Having considered the problem for a while she thought better _________ her first solution. A. to B. than C. from D. of 10. We may win, we may lose. It’s just the _________ of the draw. A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck 11. It turned out that we _________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. should have C. mustn’t have D. needn’t have 12. Never _________ a gift horse in the mouth. A. feel B. look C. catch D. hold 13. It is just as well you didn’t put your money in that company, because it would have been an absolute _________ if you had. A. mistake B. error C. miscalculation D. catastrophe 14. People who take on a second job inevitably _________ themselves to greater stress. A. offer B. subject C. field D. place 15. The pollution problems in town have been _________ by mass tourism in the summer. A. exacerbated B. developed C. augmented D. contributed 3 Part 2: In each of the following sentences, four words or phrases have been underlined. Circle the one word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that would not be appropriate. [15 points] 1. Milk, often considered a nearly perfect A food, contains B fat C , sweet D , and protein. 2. Children’s games, which are amusements involve A more than one individual, appear B to be a cultural C universal D . 3. Different kinds of turtles A are uniquely adapt B to living C on land, in fresh water, or in the D ocean. 4. New York city, which is A one of the largest B cities in the world, is larger C than any other cities D in the United States. 5. The advances A in B information technology are rapidly changing C the nature at libraries D . 6. A few of A the works in art B of the French painter Cezanne are part of C the permanent collection of D the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. 7. The number of wild condors, an endangered species of A bird, have been B increasing steadily C because of D the work of scientists and environmentalists. 8. Someone who A has ever tried to pick up B spilled mercury will agree that C this element is hard to handle D . 9. Some of the land in that region is so wet A and hot and covered with B jungle that a few people C live there D . 10. Naturalists say that there is A evidence to support B the assertion that anthropoids, whether in captive C or in the native state, sometimes beat their breasts D . 11. Many museum exhibits A encourage you to investigate further B through C microscopes, magnifiers, and even telescoping D . 4 12. Generally A , Europe and Asia are regarded B as being distinct continents, but they are simply vast geography C divisions of the larger land mass known as Eurasia D . 13. It has been estimated that in a few years A , twelve percents B of Canadians C will be senior citizens D . 14. If one had thought about the alternatives, you A would not have chosen B such C a difficult topic for a term paper D . 15. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed A and treated as early as B possible in order to assure C a successful cure D . Part 3: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. [10 points] 1. I had only a day to visit all the tourist ___________. (ATTRACT) 2. The more ___________ an event is, the better it will be remembered. (SIGNIFY) `3. He didn’t pay the bill and now the electricity has been ___________. (CONNECT) 4. What a terrible film. It’s really ___________ in my views. (RATE) 5. There’s ___________ dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. (WIDE) 6. They all cheered ___________ as their team came out. (ENTHUSIASM) 7. From my ___________, this would not be a very profitable venture. (STAND) 8. He’s so ___________! He just can’t make up his mind! (DECIDE) 9. Are all those ___________ they put in food really necessary? (ADD) 10. I apologize for the delay in sending your order but we are ___________ at present. (STAFF) Part 4: Put in the to- infinitive or the -ing form of the verbs in brackets. [10 points] I used to like going to our local cinema. It was old, and rather uncomfortable, but it had character. Now they've stopped showing films there. The owner would like to go on __________ (1. run) the cinema, but he would need __________ (2. make) a lot of improvements, which would mean __________ (3. spend) tens of thousands of pounds. I remember __________ (4. watch) the last film at the cinema. It was a murder mystery. It was five minutes from the end, and we were trying __________ (5. work) out who the murder was when suddenly all the lights went out and the film stopped. We sat in the dark for a few minutes, and then the owner appeared with a torch. 'I regret __________ (6. tell) you, ' he said, 'that our electricity has failed. I don't mean __________ (7. disappoint) you, but I'm afraid we can't show you the end of the film. We've tried __________ (8. phone) the electricity company, but they say they can't help.' He went on __________ (9. 5 explain) to the audience how the film ended. I didn't understand the story. But I don't regret __________ (10. go) to the cinema that evening. Part 5: For each sentence, put in a combination of the correct form of one verb in A and one word in B. Certain words in B can be used more than once. [10 points] A put lead hold land hit fall take talk look get B into on down out upon up through with 1. Don’t try to __________ me _____ going to the concert. I can’t afford the time. 2. If the boss tries to __________ you _____ another report, just say you can’t do it this week. 3. The examination is next week, so I must __________ _____ to some serious work. 4. We __________ his rude manner _____ to ignorance of our customs. 5. They were sad because the plan __________ _____ at the last minute. 6. We don’t __________ _____ much hope that the price will fall. 7. I don’t know you are unhappy, but don’t __________ it _____ on me! 8. They __________ _____ the solution quite by chance. 9. Clever salespeople are good at __________ customers _____ so that they buy things that they don’t need. 10. Mary has always __________ _____ to her uncle, who is a very successful actor. Part 6: Fill in each gap with one suitable word. [10 points] 1. I don’t see Paul very often, but I visit him now and __________. 2. The police have been searching far and __________ for the stolen jewels. 3. We were completely lost, and drove __________ and round for hours. 4. Ann is great fun, and is always the life and __________ of the party. 5. The two missing explorers have been found safe and __________. 6. I’ve told you __________ and again not to write tests in pencil! 7. ‘Why do we need to get gas now? We have quite a bit left.’ ‘ This highway goes through some very empty country, and gas stations are few and __________ between.’ 8. Everything could be done by a __________ and a wink. 9. That man has been walking up and __________ outside the house all day. 10. We have to leave the apartment spick and __________. The landlord said that if it wasn’t clean when we moved out, we’d lose part of our security deposit. III. READING: (40 points) Part 1: Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks. [10 points] 6 settlement standard factors invasions empire extent directly prospering civilization Rome and the Roman had a huge impact on Western (1) ____________. Rome had been (2) ____________ over many centuries, turning from a small (3) ____________ into a large (4) ____________. It had developed because of its large armies, great rulers, and excellent engineers. It managed to withstand (5) ____________ from a number of other empires, such as Persia and the Carthaginians. Rome continued to develop over the centuries, reaching its greatest (6) ____________ in the third century AD. The two (7) ____________ commonly attributed to the decline of the Roman empire are Christianity and the military, though some believe these are not (8) ____________ responsible, but played a secondary role in the empire’s collapse. Other historians believe that a decline in the (9) ____________ of living, as well as a decline in morals, caused the eventual collapse of the empire. Whatever the reason, the (10) ____________ of the Roman empire was one of the greatest in human history and is responsible for guiding the way people think , even to this day. Part 2: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. Circle the letter. [15 points] Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1)_____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the (2)_____ words they say. Facial (3)_____ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (4)_____ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously (5)_____ views that we are trying to hide. The art of being tactful lies in (6)_____ these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are (7)_____ reluctant to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also (8)_____ feelings, and interviewers often (9)_____ particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character (10)_____, and psychological stability. This raises the (11)_____ questions of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (12)_____ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be objectionable (13)_____ into their private lives. Quite (14)_____ from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (15)_____ employee or a valued colleague? 1. A. estimate B. rely C. reckon D. trust 2. A. other B. real C. identical D. actual 3. A. looks B. expression C. image D. manner 4. A. view B. feeling C. notion D. reaction 5. A. express B. declare C. exhibit D. utter 6. A. taking down B. putting across C. picking up D. going over 7. A. at least B. above all C. anyhow D. in fact 8. A. display B. indicate C. imply D. infer 9. A. have B. show C. make D. pay 10. A. quirks B. mannerisms C. traits D. points 11. A. awkward B. risky C. unpleasant D. touchy 12. A. faithful B. regular C. reliable D. predictable 13. A. invasion B. intrusion C. infringement D. interference 14. A. different B. apart C. away D. except 7 15. A. pedantic B. particular C. laborious D. conscientious Part 3: Choose from the list A-I the sentence which best summarizes each part (1-7) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). [7 points] A It is worth paying more for less fat. B Convenience food is often not as good as food cooked at home. C Added ingredients may improve convenience products. D Convenience food has some advantages. E Convenience food is usually an expensive alternative. F Convenience products are now available which are claimed to be healthier. G You may often need to serve additional food. H Some convenience products need careful storage and cooking. I There is now a greater choice of convenience food. CONVENIENCE FOOD Technological advances have dramatically increased the quality and range of convenience meals that are now available. Vacuum-packed or frozen pre-cooked meals ready for the microwave, packets of soup, cake and sauce mixes, instant mashed potato and frozen peas are just a few of the time-saving foods that many people now rely on. Although pre-prepared meals save time, they may not always be as nutritious as those prepared in your own kitchen. This is because each time they are heated they lose some of their vitamins, and many ‘heat-and-eat’ meals have already been cooked before they are reheated. Convenience food also tends to contain more sugar, salt and fat than most other food. However, there are increasing numbers of so-called’ healthy’ meals, usually identified by ‘healthy eating’ symbols or the manufacturer’s own brand name for their low-calorie products. Some labels mention ‘reduced’ or ‘controlled’ sodium, but these may still contain considerable amounts of salt. A meal in a packet is a useful standby, especially in families who like to eat different things at different times, and for people who work late. It is often cheaper than a takeaway and a convenient alternative to cooking from scratch. And it saves on washing up. 8 0 I 1 2 3 4 The ‘healthy’ versions of most pre-prepared dishes are more expensive than their standard equivalents, but may be a better choice if they are lower in fat. Levels of other ingredients in the standard and ‘healthy’ varieties are usually similar. Although some ready-made foods are sold as ‘complete’ meals, they are rarely a good source of vegetables or starchy foods. It is a good idea, therefore, to add extra vegetables or a salad along with a starchy food, such as brown rice or a whole meal roll. Despite the fact that food manufacturers and retailers have improved hygiene and food safety at many stages of the food chain, pre-cooked foods found in chill cabinets may still be a source of food poisoning. Consumers should keep and prepare these foods with great care to prevent the spread of bacteria. This means bringing food home as soon as possible after purchase, keeping it in a refrigerator or freezer, following microwave guidelines and making sure food is really hot before eating. Although many people view additives with suspicion, they have their advantages. Their presence is often vital if food is not to spoil, and many result in better taste, texture or color. All additives are the subject of strict safety checks and allergic reactions are very rare. Part 4: Read the passage and circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question. [8 points] In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture, such as language, dress, food, religion, music , and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible” aspects of their culture exist. Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behavior, what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin. Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to misinterpret other people’s behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences. Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing 9 5 6 7 exotic clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise. 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture. B. To describe cultural diversity. C. To point out that much of culture is learned consciously. D. To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs. 2. The word “deliberately” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________. A. slowly B. accurately C. intentionally D. randomly 3. The phrase “the tip of the iceberg” in bold in paragraph 1 means that ________. A. other cultures seem cold to us B. visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions C. we usually focus on the highest forms of culture D. most aspects of culture cannot be seen 4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture? A. What topics to avoid in conversation B. What food to eat in a courthouse C. How late is considered impolite D. How people express interest in what others are saying 5. The word “those” in bold in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. people from a different culture B. invisible cultural assumptions C. people who speak a different language D. topics that should be avoided 6. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when ________. A. people think cultural differences are personal B. people compete with those from other cultures C. one culture is more invisible than another culture D. some people recognize more cultural differences than others 7. The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces ________. A. are aware of cultural differences B. teach their employees about cultural differences C. reinforce invisible cultural differences D. share a common culture 8. Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding? A. Learning about our own culture in school B. Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors C. Strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language D. Strange behavior from someone speaking our language 10 [...]... 8 The pressures of being in the public eye have proved too much for him COPE He has been…………………………………………………… the pressures of being in the public eye 9 There is nothing strange about this OUT There is nothing ……………………………………………………… about this Part 3: Write a composition of about 250- 300 words on the following topic [32 points] ‘The advent of the Internet is a twentieth-century change that has strongly... we wouldn’t disturb the children So as …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given This word must not be altered in any way You must use BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS, including the word given [18 points] 1 Sheila has decided to take driving lessons HOW Sheila has decided …………………………………………………………………………………………... THE END (Cán bộ coi thi không được giải thích gì thêm.) 13 14 . TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH THỪA THI N HUẾ LỚP 12 THPT - NĂM HỌC 2007 - 2008 * * * ------------------------------ ĐÈ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời. being in the public eye. 9. There is nothing strange about this. OUT There is nothing ……………………………………………………… about this. Part 3: Write a composition of about