PRACTICE TEST 2

UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC SỞ GD & ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS CẤP TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 ĐỀ THI MÔN ANH VĂN ĐỀ SỐ 02 Thời gian làm 120 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) (Khơng kể thời gian phát đề) Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi phát kèm đề thi -SECTION I LISTENING: (3.0 points-0.2/each) Part 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions About how long was the man in the shower? A 30 minutes B 25 minutes C 20 minutes About how many gallons of water did the man waste during his shower? A 40 B 50 C 60 How much was their water bill last month? A $103 B $113 C $130 The man doesn't have a lot of money because _ A he has an expensive car loan B he is paying for school C he's not working now The woman suggests that her brother _ to help them save money A only shower on weekends B take a shower at the gym C shower at their parents' house Part Listen to the recording twice Fill in each of the following blanks a suitable word or a number Jackie: Good morning, Power Net Software, this is Jackie Can I help you? David: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website but there seems to be a problem because my order didn't go through Jackie: Oh, I'm sorry about that Sir The (6) department sent everyone a memo this morning saying there was a problem with one of the servers That's probably why you had some difficulty David: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I really need this software as soon as possible It's for my work you see I don't want to have to wait until tomorrow as I might be out seeing (7) Jackie: OK, sure Now then, what is it you would like to order from us? David: Your site had a great offer on something called Viva Voce The price was something like 25% off the normal (8) retail price Could you tell me something more about this product please? Jackie: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site David: That's hardly fair, is it? I just tried to order through your site and, as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through Can't you give me that discount anyway? Jackie: Yeah, I think that would be alright It's not as if it's your (9) Now, what did you want to know about Viva Voce? It's one of our best selling products 1|Page David: Do you have that program also in the Professional edition? I only saw the Standard edition but we need the extra recording software which comes with the (10) edition Jackie: Fine, let's have a look Yes, we have the Professional edition and that is also discounted 25% David: Now, in our office, there are both Windows and Mac computers How much is the Mac version of this software? I don't want to have to pay too much more Jackie: Hmmm, we don't seem to have the Mac version in stock at the moment It's arriving this evening or tomorrow morning David: One more question for you and then I'll be done Is there a microphone included with the software? I tried to find out from your website but it didn't seem to be very clear whether there was a mic included or not Jackie: Yes, all our speech (11) software comes with a free microphone although, between you and me, the quality isn't the best I would recommend you buy a higher quality one, especially if you are planning to use this for your work David: Thanks a lot for that (12) Those free mics are usually pretty poor, aren't they? OK, we're done I have ordered through you before and my customer number is 794791 You should have all my contact information and credit card number on file Jackie: 794791 Let's see, oh yes Here you are, Mr David Thompson, is that correct? David: Yes, that's me How long will the (13) take? Jackie: You should have this by Wednesday Can I just (14) then - you want one Windows edition and one Mac edition when it comes through to us this evening or tomorrow? David: No, just send me the one Windows Professional We'll just have to all the speech recognition work on the Windows computers, it's not (15) a big deal Jackie: Great Thanks for calling Power Net Software Have a nice morning David: Thanks very much, goodbye SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) Part 1: Choose the best answer to each question (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) 16 There are chances that Manchester United _ the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win 17 Hardly _the captain of the team when he had to face the problems A had he been appointed B did he appoint C was he being appointed D was he appointing 18 It is six years _we moved to Chicago A when B that C since D after 19 I am sorry I have forgotten _a table at the restaurant for you A reserving B to reserve C having reserved D to be reserved 20 I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden _you should be home earlier than usual A because B in case C so that D though 21 Susan couldn’t help _when I told her the joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 22 Your hair needs _ You’d better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C cutting D being cut 2|Page 23 Doctors advise _too many hours watching television A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 24 Quite people have complained about his behavior people have voiced their support for him A a few / Many B very few / Some C a lot / Few D a few / Very few 25 As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building _ A on the verge B under law C at no time D without delay 26 The passage _ that the first settlers were Spanish A refers B instills C implies D infers 27 Jane likes watching films, but she is not _ keen on any kind A specially B certainly C largely D particularly 28 If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the _ to get in A break B interval C refreshment D half-time 29 This kind of product has to be used _ days _ purchase A by / of B within / of C on / on D on /after 30 Too many tests and exams have put high school students _ pressure A in B on C under D into 31 I am fed _ hanging around here with nothing to A up on B out of C up with D by 32 _ my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist A Despite B.As for C Due to D Instead of 33 I cannot stay up late at night; I prefer _ in early A going B breaking C turning D doing 34 My little son is learning how to _ his shoes A put off B get on C take to D up 35 _ your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us A Regarding B In regard of C With respect to D On behalf of Part 2: Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences (1.5 points 0.15/ each) 36 Safety tests on old cars have been throughout Europe (STANDARD) 37 Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school (ANXIOUS) 38 The engineering sector achieved significant last year (GROW) 39 I’m not to being treated like this (CUSTOM) 40 Over 30,000 will run in the New York marathon (COMPETE) 41 In his later paintings he used a more blend of colors (HARMONY) 42 He had grown up in a(n) because his mother could not take care of him (ORPHAN) 43 The President the heroes of the battle (MEMORY) 44 That’s a very flower arrangement you have there (ART) 45 There is a(n) simple explanation of what happened (SUPPOSE) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 Married customs differ greatly from society to society 3|Page 47 A number of applicants has already been interviewed but none of them arequalified enough 48 We wouldn’t share our opinions so quickly if there isn’t Internet connectivity 49 The lifestyle of the people who live in each culture area reflect the geography of that area 50 I always look back on the time where I spent with my family on a farm in California Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions 51 The station platform was crowded people waiting for the train 52 The editor is responsible what appears in a newspaper 53 Mr Johnson said he was favor of doing the work right away 54 Once used , these minerals can’t be recycled 55 He was sad his father’s death SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions from 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many peaple rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work,doing the shopping, and visting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, banks, ect Many college and even highschool students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Long – distance coach/ bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for businees reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British govetnment would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good 4|Page enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Pestrol/ gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities pulblic transport is bad, so they see no reason to ues their car less 56 In Britain and the US most people travel by _ A road B sea C rail D air 57 According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A heavy traffic B cheap tickets C long distances D air pollution 58 It is metioned in paragraph that the public trasportation systems in the US are good in A large cities B large states C some states D all cities 59 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B The underground systems are popular in some major US cities C Most Americans prefers to drive their cars outside large cities D Families in the US often have more than one car 60 The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at an early time and nearby place B at the fastest time and nearest place C at the latest time and nearest place D at an appropriate time and place 61 Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services B There are no regular flights between regional airports C Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train D Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road 62 According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A four B three C two D one 63 It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are _ A speeding and bad roads B drink-driving and traffic jams C traffic jams and pollution D accidents and pollution 64 According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because _ A they think it is not good enough B they see no reason to use their cars less C petrol is relatively cheap in Britain D they like to share rides with neighbours 65 The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can be best replaced by _ A major cities B Americans C the government D neighbours Part Questions from 66 to 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question KEEPING FIT Bodies are made to move! They are not (66) _for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines Keeping fit doesn’t (67) _you have to be a super-athlete, and even 5|Page (68) exercise can give you a lot of fun When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel better You will develop more energy and self-confidence Every time you move, you are exercising The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb (69) _it does, the stronger and fitter it will become Best of all, exercise is fun It’s what your body likes doing most-keeping on the (70) _ Physical exercise is not only good for your body People who take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (71) _people who sit around all day Try an experiment-next time you are (72) _a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park See how much better you feel after an hour A good (73) _of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise People feel good about themselves when they know they have (74) _their fitness People who exercise regularly will tell you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life So have (75) _-you’ll soon see and feel the benefits 66 A planned B designed C programmed D caused 67 A involve B require C reveal D mean 68 A a little B a few C little D few 69 A More and more B The more C More D Moreover 70 A increase B move C develop D decrease 71 A then B about C than D with 72 A in B on C at D under 73 A sense B feel C lot D piece 74 A experienced B improved C carried out D grown 75 A a run B a trial C ago D a start Part 3: Questions from 76 to 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap Teachers have often used memory tests to assess the intelligence of their students But having a good memory often has little to (76) with intelligence Studies have shown not only that some people of below (77) _ intelligence have exceptional memories, but (78) that some highly intelligent people have poor memories A good memory is more often the (79) of using techniques that can be learned, and many of the books that have been written on the subject (80) people to use similar methods One of these is that you make up short sentences or rhymes which can help you remember (81) you need to know by heart For (82) , the first letters of the words in the sentence ‘Rechard of York gained battles in vain’ are ROYBIV; these are the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, and so on Another technique involves, linking the sounds of words with images, which can be particularly effective (83) learning new words The learner needs to create an image to help to remember the word By using techniques like this, many learners (84) it a lot easier than they had expected to keep (85) learning new vocabulary SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 POINTS) Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (1 point- 0.2/ each) 86 “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher 6|Page  The boy apologized 87 Would you mind not smoking in my house?  I’d rather 88 If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled  But 89 The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week  The pollution problems Part 2: 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.(0.5 point - 0.25/ each) 90 You needn’t finish the work today (need) There’s 91 She is annoyed because her husband often smokes in the home (smoking) She objects 92 They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation (finishing) They succeeded 93 He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice (taken)  He now wishes Part 3: Essay writing (2.5 points) In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you - Keeping fit - Relaxing - Surviving/Saving people’s lives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… -…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7|Page …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………THE END …………………… 8|Page UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC SỞ GD & ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS CẤP TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 ĐỀ THI MÔN ANH VĂN ĐỀ SỐ 02 Thờigianlàmbài 120 phút (Đềthigồm trang) (Khơngkểthờigianphátđề) Thísinhlàmvàotờgiấythiđượcphátkèmđềthinày -SECTION I LISTENING: (3.0 points-0.2/each) Part 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions About how long was the man in the shower? A 30 minutes B 25 minutes C 20 minutes About how many gallons of water did the man waste during his shower? (A gallon is about 3.7 liters.) A 40 B 50 C 60 How much was their water bill last month? A $103 B $113 C $130 The man doesn't have a lot of money because _ A he has an expensive car loan B he is paying for school C he's not working now The woman suggests that her brother _ to help them save money A only shower on weekends B take a shower at the gym C shower at their parents' house Part Listen to the recording twice Fill in each of the following blanks a suitable word or a number Jackie: Good morning, Power Net Software, this is Jackie Can I help you? David: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website but there seems to be a problem because my order didn't go through Jackie: Oh, I'm sorry about that Sir The (6) _technical_ department sent everyone a memo this morning saying there was a problem with one of the servers That's probably why you had some difficulty David: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I really need this software as soon as possible It's for my work you see I don't want to have to wait until tomorrow as I might be out seeing (7) _customers Jackie: OK, sure Now then, what is it you would like to order from us? David: Your site had a great offer on something called Viva Voce The price was something like 25% off the normal (8) recommended _retail price Could you tell me something more about this product please? Jackie: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site David: That's hardly fair, is it? I just tried to order through your site and, as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through Can't you give me that discount anyway? 9|Page Jackie: Yeah, I think that would be alright It's not as if it's your (9) fault _ Now, what did you want to know about Viva Voce? It's one of our best selling products David: Do you have that program also in the Professional edition? I only saw the Standard edition but we need the extra recording software which comes with the (10) Professional _edition Jackie: Fine, let's have a look Yes, we have the Professional edition and that is also discounted 25% David: Now, in our office, there are both Windows and Mac computers How much is the Mac version of this software? I don't want to have to pay too much more Jackie: Hmmm, we don't seem to have the Mac version in stock at the moment It's arriving this evening or tomorrow morning David: One more question for you and then I'll be done Is there a microphone included with the software? I tried to find out from your website but it didn't seem to be very clear whether there was a mic included or not Jackie: Yes, all our speech (11) recognition _software comes with a free microphone although, between you and me, the quality isn't the best I would recommend you buy a higher quality one, especially if you are planning to use this for your work David: Thanks a lot for that (12) information Those free mics are usually pretty poor, aren't they? OK, we're done I have ordered through you before and my customer number is 794791 You should have all my contact information and credit card number on file Jackie: 794791 Let's see, oh yes Here you are, Mr David Thompson, is that correct? David: Yes, that's me How long will the (13) delivery take? Jackie: You should have this by Wednesday Can I just (14) confirm _then - you want one Windows edition and one Mac edition when it comes through to us this evening or tomorrow? David: No, just send me the one Windows Professional We'll just have to all the speech recognition work on the Windows computers, it's not (15) such a big deal Jackie: Great Thanks for calling Power Net Software Have a nice morning David: Thanks very much, goodbye SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) Part 1: Choose the best answer to each question (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) 16 There are chances that Manchester United _ the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win 17 Hardly _the captain of the team when he had to face the problems A had he been appointed B did he appoint C was he being appointed D was he appointing 18 It is six years _we moved to Chicago A when B that C since D after 19 I am sorry I have forgotten _a table at the restaurant for you A reserving B to reserve C having reserved D to be reserved 20 I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden _you should be home earlier than usual A because B in case C so that D though 21 Susan couldn’t help _when I told her the joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 10 | P a g e 22 Your hair needs _ You’d better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C cutting D being cut 23 Doctors advise _too many hours watching television A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 24 Quite people have complained about his behavior people have voiced their support for him A a few / Many B very few / Some C a lot / Few D a few / Very few 25 As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building _ A on the verge B under law C at no time D without delay 26 The passage _ that the first settlers were Spanish A refers B instills C implies D infers 27 Jane likes watching films, but she is not _ keen on any kind A specially B certainly C largely D particularly 28 If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the _ to get in A break B interval C refreshment D half-time 29 This kind of product has to be used _ days _ purchase A by / of B within / of C on / on D on /after 30 Too many tests and exams have put high school students _ pressure A in B on C under D into 31 I am fed _ hanging around here with nothing to A up on B out of C up with D by 32 _ my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist A Despite B.As for C Due to D Instead of 33 I cannot stay up late at night; I prefer _ in early A going B breaking C turning D doing 34 My little son is learning how to _ his shoes A put off B get on C take to D up 35 _ your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us A Regarding B In regard of C With respect to D On behalf of Part 2: Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences (1.5 points 0.15/ each) 36 Safety tests on old cars have been standardized throughout Europe (STANDARD) 37 Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school (ANXIOUS) 38 The engineering sector achieved significant growth last year (GROW) 39 I’m not accustomed to being treated like this (CUSTOM) 40 Over 30,000 competitors will run in the New York marathon (COMPETE) 41 In his later paintings he used a more harmonious blend of colors (HARMONY) 42 He had grown up in a(n) orphanage because his mother could not take care of him (ORPHAN) 43.The President memorialized the heroes of the battle (MEMORY) 44 That’s a very artistic flower arrangement you have there (ART) 45 There is a(n) supposedly simple explanation of what happened (SUPPOSE) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) 11 | P a g e Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 Married customs differ greatly from society to society  Marriage 47 A number of applicants has already been interviewed but none of them arequalified enough  have 48 We wouldn’t share our opinions so quickly if there isn’t Internet connectivity  weren’t 49 The lifestyle of the people who live in each culture area reflect the geography of that area  reflects 50 I always look back on the time where I spent with my family on a farm in California  when Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions 51 The station platform was crowded with people waiting for the train 52 The editor is responsible for what appears in a newspaper 53 Mr Johnson said he was in favor of doing the work right away 54 Once used up , these minerals can’t be recycled 55 He was sad about his father’s death SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions from 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many peaple rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, banks, ect Many college and even highschool students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Long – distance coach/ bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for businees reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road 12 | P a g e The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British govetnment would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Pestrol/ gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities pulblic transport is bad, so they see no reason to uses their car less 56 In Britain and the US most people travel by _ A road B sea C rail D air 57 According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A heavy traffic B cheap tickets C long distances D air pollution 58 It is metioned in paragraph that the public trasportation systems in the US are good in A large cities B large states C some states D all cities 59 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B The underground systems are popular in some major US cities C Most Americans prefers to drive their cars outside large cities D Families in the US often have more than one car 60 The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at an early time and nearby place B at the fastest time and nearest place C at the latest time and nearest place D at an appropriate time and place 61 Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services B There are no regular flights between regional airports C Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train D Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road 62 According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A four B three C two D one 63 It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are _ A speeding and bad roads B drink-driving and traffic jams C traffic jams and pollution D accidents and pollution 64 According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because _ A they think it is not good enough B they see no reason to use their cars less C petrol is relatively cheap in Britain D they like to share rides with neighbours 65 The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can be best replaced by _ A major cities B Americans C the government D neighbours Part Questions from 66 to 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) 13 | P a g e Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question KEEPING FIT Bodies are made to move! They are not (66) _for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines Keeping fit doesn’t (67) _you have to be a super-athlete, and even (68) exercise can give you a lot of fun When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel better You will develop more energy and self-confidence Every time you move, you are exercising The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb (69) _it does, the stronger and fitter it will become Best of all, exercise is fun It’s what your body likes doing most-keeping on the (70) _ Physical exercise is not only good for your body People who take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (71) _people who sit around all day Try an experiment-next time you are (72) _a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park See how much better you feel after an hour A good (73) _of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise People feel good about themselves when they know they have (74) _their fitness People who exercise regularly will tell you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life So have (75) _-you’ll soon see and feel the benefits 66 A planned B designed C programmed D caused 67 A involve B require C reveal D mean 68 A a little B a few C little D few 69 A More and more B The more C More D Moreover 70 A increase B move C develop D decrease 71 A then B about C than D with 72 A in B on C at D under 73 A sense B feel C lot D piece 74 A experienced B improved C carried out D grown 75 A a run B a trial C ago D a start Part 3: Questions from 76 to 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap Teachers have often used memory tests to assess the intelligence of their students But having a good memory often has little to (76) _ with intelligence Studies have shown not only that some people of below (77) _ average _ intelligence have exceptional memories, but (78) _ also that some highly intelligent people have poor memories A good memory is more often the (79) result of using techniques that can be learned, and many of the books that have been written on the subject (80) _ encourage _ people to use similar methods One of these is that you make up short sentences or rhymes which can help you remember (81) what _ you need to know by heart For (82) example _, the first letters of the words in the sentence ‘Rechard of York gained battles in vain’ are ROYBIV; these are the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, and so on Another technique involves, linking the sounds of words with images, which can be particularly effective (83) when learning new words The learner needs to create an image to help to remember the word 14 | P a g e By using techniques like this, many learners (84) _ find _ it a lot easier than they had expected to keep (85) on _ learning new vocabulary SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 POINTS) Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (1 point- 0.2/ each) 86 “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher  The boy apologized to the teacher for being late 87 Would you mind not smoking in my house?  I’d rather you didn’t smoke in my house 88 If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled  But for Mike’s interest in the the trip, it would have been cancelled 89 The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week  The pollution problems have been discussed since last week by the students Part 2: 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.(0.5 point - 0.25/ each) 90 You needn’t finish the work today (need)  There’s no need for you to finish the work today 91 She is annoyed because her husband often smokes in the home (smoking)  She objects to her husband’s smoking in the home often 92 They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation (finishing)  They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation 93 He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice (taken)  He now wishes he had taken the doctor’s advice Part 3: Essay writing (2.5 points) In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you - Keeping fit - Relaxing - Surviving/Saving people’s lives Among my favourite sports, I like swimming most because it brings about several great benefits Firstly, swimming is an excellent way to keep ourselves fit and healthy It helps build up our muscle strength and prevent many heart and lung diseases Secondly, I think playing in a swimming pool could bring great joy It also helps reduce stress and I always feel refreshed and relaxed after swimming for about half an hour Finally, besides being a great sport, swimming is also an important survival skill, because if we don’t know how to swim, it could be dangerous for us if there is a flood, or simply if we want to play near lakes or rivers We could also save other people’s lives if we swim well In conclusion, we should all learn how to swim because it is not only healthy and fun but also a life-saving skill 15 | P a g e It is common knowledge that knowing how to swim has brought us a lot of benefits First and foremost, swimming is one of the most effective ways for us to improve our health and physical appearance By practicing swimming everyday, not only can our arms and legs are used regularly and constantly, but we can also stay in good shape Secondly, swimming is also a good way to relax If you feel tired after having worked or studied for long hours, swimming will be an ideal choice for you Last but not least, when having known how to swim, we can save people’s lives, especially children’s as the number of people dying from drowning in Vietnam is considerably higher in recent years In conclusion, swimming has so many benefits to our lives that it it essential that each of us should know how to master this kind of sport 16 | P a g e ... joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 22 Your hair needs _ You’d better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C cutting D being cut 2| Page 23 Doctors advise _too many hours watching... PHƯỚC SỞ GD & ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS CẤP TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 20 16 - 20 17 ĐỀ THI MÔN ANH VĂN ĐỀ SỐ 02 Thờigianlàmbài 120 phút (Đềthigồm trang) (Khơngkểthờigianphátđề) Thísinhlàmvàotờgiấythiđượcphátkèmđềthinày... (3.0 points-0 .2/ each) Part 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions About how long was the man in the shower? A 30 minutes B 25 minutes C 20 minutes About