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(1)SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN
(Đề thi gồm 10 trang)
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11 CẤP THPT NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT - BẢNG A
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH
Bằng số:………
Bằng chữ:……… ………
Giám khảo 1: ………
Giám khảo 2: ………
SECTION A – LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear part of a talk about continuing after graduation For questions 1-15, fill in each blank with one missing word
So you have 1………from university and decided to continue studying towards a Master’s or PhD At some stage during the next few years you will need to consider your thesis One of the greatest 2……….faced by postgraduate students is choosing a topic to base their dissertation on Writing a thesis can be very daunting, but the task is much more straightforward if the topic you select is3……… for you So, what can you to solve this problem?
Well there are several things to keep in mind Firstly you need to your 4………so that you are very familiar with all the current literature On top of this, you also need to be sure that you have a broad5……… of your area of specialisation If you this, it will help you with the next 6……… point in choosing a good subject for your research, which is to ascertain what is relevant in your research area This will be crucial in helping you to 7……… your choices down From the very beginning, it really is vital to set clear 8……… and to have a very fixed plan in terms of the scope of your research
It can be even more helpful to 9………existing research and ask yourself if there are any controversies Perhaps there is a 10………… that you may want to challenge and this could be the focus of your study A further and very important factor to take into account is your own 11……… resources If these are limited then you need to avoid choosing a study that will involve costly equipment or surveys
However, if this is the case, you needn’t despair or 12………….your ideas altogether, instead make enquiries into funding from external agencies such as your local government You may even find that local industries are willing to support your research by 13……… a grant It’s 14……….worth looking around to see just what is possible And finally, be sure to make good use of your15………., especially when it comes to making sure that your findings are accurate
Your answers:
1 4 7 10 13
2 5 8 11 14
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.
Part 2: You will hear a talk about The Sea Life Centre For questions 16-30, complete the following tasks
For questions 16-25, Write T (True) or F (False)
16. The Sea Life Centre was previously called World of Water
17. The Sea Life Center has a new restaurant and a swimming pool
18. The newest attraction called splash ride was finished last month
19. The most popular thing that everyone enjoys seeing is feeding time, especially for the crocodiles and the seals
20. The VIP ticket costs only £2 per person
(2)21. For some people feeding the sharks might be frightening
22. A birthday party is not allowed at The Sea Life Centre
23. At the Sea Life Centre, asking as many people as possible to sign a petition is a way to protect endangered species
24 The petition for animal conservation will be sent to the government
25 Visitors can test what they have learnt by doing a quiz
For questions 25- 30 Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter A- E
A Aquarium B Crocodile Cave C Penguin Park D Seal Centre E Turtle Town
26 must not miss ………
27 opposite Penguin Park ………
28 temporarily closed ………
29 at the far corner of the Sea Life Centre ………
30 a lot of endangered species ………
Your answers:
16 19 22 25 28
17 20 23 26 29
18. 21. 24. 27. 30.
Part You will hear an interview with a TV presenter, Tanya Edwards, who is talking about her career and her daughter called Maddy For questions 31-40, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
31 What is Maddy’s job?
A a presenter and a model B a pop star and model C a pop star and a teacher 32 What does Tanya say about her first job in children’s TV?
A She had contacted the TV company earlier B It was difficult to get used to the instructions C Her previous experience was useful
33.What does Tanya say about Paul Broadly, her first boss? A He thought of nothing but his work
B It was difficult to work with him
C He was unwilling to share ideas about the work
34 How did Tanya feel leaping out of aeroplane, with the camera on her?
A happy B scary C crazy
35.What does Tanya say about her parachute jump? A She wishes she had never done it
B It resulted in unexpected attention
C Her boss was furious about what happened 36 What did lots of children send her?
A cards and a cake B cards and hats C a cake and a teddy bear 37.What does Tanya say about her daughter’s flute playing?
A She knew that Maddy had talent
B She saw that Maddy really enjoyed an audience C She wanted Maddy to practise more
38 How does Tanya feel when her daughter sings in public? A responsible for Maddy’s success
B worried that something will go wrong C aware of how the audience feels
(3)A she finds it exhausting
B you have to cope with criticism C people don’t respect models
40 What is Tanya’s attitude to fame in general? A You should enjoy it while it lasts B You should try and ignore it
C You should accept its disadvantages
Your answers:
31 33 35 37 39
32 34 36 38 40
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D in Your answers
1 Some top Vietnam attractions …… Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong and Van Long wetland in Ninh Binh will be seen in the new movie of Kong.
A including B to include C included D to be included 2 President Barack Obama ……… a tendency to claim no knowledge of impending problems.
A does B makes C gets D has
3 I’m not sure a green skirt ……… combination with a blue top is such a good idea
A on B at C in D for
4 Byron De La Beckwith ……… having murdered the civil rights leader Medgar Evers for 30 years, but in 1994, a new trial finally convicted him of the crime
A watched out for B kept out of C got away with D lived up to Does Mr.Ba bring his farm ……… to the local market every day?
A productivity B product C production D produce Being quick on the ………., the student made rapid progress
A takeover B uptake C take-off D intake
7 Two students, Bill and Bob, are talking about their teacher, Ms Young Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange
Bill: “Ms Young always grades fairly” Bob: “…………”
A I can’t say that it does B Actually, she is the second best C Really? How could that be? D I couldn’t agree with you more He likes to tell people of his rise from……… to riches
A head B patches C calms D rags
9.“The lake had ice on it this morning.” – “It very cold last night.” A must have gotten B could have gotten C would have gotten D should have gotten 10 She is in no mood of eating for the whole day after the ………breakfast
A supplement B sufficient C super D substantial
Your answers:
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
Part Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
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healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a supposing dislike At meal time, it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him come back for a second helping other than give him as much as he is likely to at all once Do not talk too much to the child during the meal time, but let him get over with his food, and not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food so that he can hurry back to his toys Under no circumstances must a child be coaxed and forced eating
Your answers:
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SECTION C – READING Part 1: Read the passage and choose the best answer
Why don’t the British cycle? Only a quarter of the (1) … twenty million bicycles in the country are thought to be in (2) … use In Denmark, which is flatter but not darker or rainier than Britain, 20% of all journeys are made by bicycles, while in Britain the (3) … is only 5% The government is trying to (4) … this It is hoped that a grant of millions of pounds from the National Lottery will (5) … more people to use their bikes The money will be used to (6) … for a 6,500 mile national network of cycle tracks Britain needs to (7) … environmentally friendly schemes such as this The southern third of the country is one of the most (8) … areas of the world Environmentalists make it (9) … to build new roads, and (10) … roads are very overcrowded One official committee described the growth of motor transport as “possibly the (11) … environmental threat to the UK” The (12) … of building the cycle tracks is to motivate people to use their bikes instead of their cars However, the new tracks are being built (13) … cities and not through them This (14) … that only long distance journeys may be easier and safer Those cyclists who want to (15) … inside cities will still be in danger of losing their lives on busy roads every time they use their bicycles
1 A counted B numbered C estimated D guessed A right B regular C normal D proper A size B portion C figure D part A improve B succeed C excel D help A support B suggest C boost D encourage
6 A cost B give C pay D afford
7 A B introduce C commence D make A full B loaded C occupied D crowded A rough B uneasy C stiff D difficult 10 A existing B controlling C living D left 11 A hardest B greatest C grandest D strongest 12 A aim B function C design D course
13 A from B in C among D between
14 A tells B says C means D defines 15 A travel B wander C tour D follow
Your answers:
1 4 7 10 13
2 5 8 11 14
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.
Part 2: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word Write the words in Your answers
(5)Tourism can be very good for traditional cultures This is because when people travel to (20) ……….country, they often want to learn more about that country’s traditions, such as music, food, and history Therefore, the local people in that country will (21)……… their traditional culture alive They will (22)……….traditional clothing, and sell traditional food They will also have shows for tourists These shows can (23)……… dances, concerts, plays, or something else
Tourism (24)……….helps people respect each other (25)…………you understand another culture well, you will probably respect that culture much more You will probably want to protect that culture (26) … well
However, tourism is not always good for traditional culture Many people say that tourism (27) ……… “fake traditional culture” This means that the local people wear traditional costumes, and (28) ………… traditional dances only for tourists, but that is not their real lifestyle Their real lifestyles are (29) …………to the tourists’ lifestyle They are just pretending because they want to make money Another problem is that tourists can (30)……… with the local people’s lives For example, tourists come to watch local people praying in temples While the local people pray, tourists take photographs and make
noise
Your answers:
16 19 22 25 28
17 20 23 26 29
18. 21. 24. 27. 30.
Part 3: 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
Rent control is the system whereby the local government tells building owners how much they can charge their tenants in rent In the United States, rent controls date back to at least World War II
In 1943 the federal government imposed rent controls to help solve the problem of housing shortages during wartime The federal program ended after the war, but in some locations, including New York City, controls continued Under New York's controls, a landlord generally cannot raise rents on apartments as long as the tenants continue to renew their leases In places such as Santa Monica, California, rent controls are more recent They were spurred by the inflation of the 1970's, which, combined with California's rapid population growth, pushed housing prices, as well as rents, to record levels In 1979 Santa Monica's municipal government ordered landlords to rollback their rents to the levels charged in 1978 Future rents could only go up by two-thirds as much as any increase in the overall price level
In any housing market, rental prices perform three functions: (1) promoting the efficient maintenance of existing housing and stimulating the construction of new housing, (2) allocating existing scarce housing among competing claimants, and (3) rationing use of existing housing by potential renters
One result of rent control is a decrease in the construction of new rental units Rent controls have artificially depressed the most important long-term determinant of profitability - rents Consider some examples In a recent year in Dallas, Texas, with a 16 percent rental vacancy rate but no rent control laws, 11,000 new housing units were built In the same year, in San Francisco, California, only 2,000 units were built The major difference? San Francisco has only a 1.6 percent vacancy rate but stringent rent control laws In New York City, except for government-subsidized construction, the only rental units being built are luxury units, which are exempt from controls In Santa Monica, California, new apartments are not being constructed New office rental space and commercial developments are, however They are exempt from rent controls
31 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The construction of apartments in the United States B Causes and effects of rent control
C The fluctuations of rental prices
D The shortage of affordable housing in the United States 32 The word "They" in line refers to
A rent controls B their leases C the tenants D places
33 Which of the following was NOT a reason for the introduction of rent controls in Santa Monica, California?
(6)C Economic conditions during wartime D Record-high housing prices 34 The phrase "roll back" in lines 11-12 is closest in meaning to
A credit B measure C vary D.reduce
35 The word "stimulating" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
A experimenting withB identifying C estimating D.encouraging 36 It can be inferred that the purpose of rent control is to
A protect tenants B promote construction C increase vacancy rates D decrease sales of rental units 37 The word "depressed" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
A saddened B created C.lowered D defeated 38 The information in the last paragraph supports which of the following statements?
A San Francisco has eliminated its rent control laws
B Rent control leads to a reduction in the construction of housing units C Luxury apartments are rarely built when there is rent control
D There is a growing need for government-subsidized housing
39 According to the passage, which of the following cities does NOT currently have rent controls? A Santa Monica B Dallas C San Francisco D New York City 40 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT exempt from rent control?
A Luxury apartments B Commercial development
C Moderately priced apartments D Office space
Your answers:
31 33 35 37 39
32 34 36 38 40
Part 4: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60
WILD CAMPING
Camping in the wild rather than at organized campsites is a great way of getting away from it all and getting back to nature Four experienced wild campers tell us why.
A Luise Gallivan
I’m turning my back on organized sites, particularly the supersized ones Even at the relatively quiet sites you can seldom escape the constant chattering of people in neighbouring tents, or worse still, the noise of satellite-assisted televisions from camper vans I go wild camping, which means I can set up my tent in a field or on a mountainside without paying anyone for the privilege Lots of ‘mild campers’ (that’s what we call the ones who use campsites) are waking up to the fact that wild camping gives you an eco-friendly break and offers a great deal more in the way of adventure Because it’s so different from ‘mild’ camping, though, people need to ask themselves: ‘Do I really need this?’ before packing their stuff Wild camping is the ultimate budget holiday - once you’ve got to wherever you’re going, the only expense is feeding yourself
B Thomas Parsons
Perhaps the main reason why many people shy away from wild camping is our modern-day culture of ‘risk aversion’ – in other words, avoiding all activities that seem in any way dangerous, however unlikely it is that anything would actually go wrong In less paranoid times, wild camping was indeed very common, but people nowadays want safe environments, especially when it comes to feeling at ease with what their kids are doing, and organized campsites are the obvious answer I’m not keen to suggest good places to go wild camping, though because one of the joys of the activity comes from finding places nobody else knows about For the beginner, I’d advise places which aren’t too far from civilization in case anything does go wrong I learnt the hard way, weighing myself down with unnecessary home comforts and camping gadgets when apart from the usual backpacker’s tent, warm sleeping-bag, spare clothes and food, all you really need is a torch, lightweight cooking equipment, a map and a compass
(7)Camping was an integral part of my early years, and I’ve managed to pass on some of my enthusiasm to my own children In striving for little luxuries like hot showers, ‘mild’ campers miss out on the delights of wild camping There are very comfortable state-of-the-art tents available nowadays if you want a bit of comfort, and they don’t cost that much Once you’re hooked on wild camping, nothing else will and you get not to mind occasional problems with ants or wasps The lack of fellow travelers makes me feel that the great views and the starlit skies have been laid on expressly for my own personal equipment But camping in wild places also means having to observe a few basic rules For instance, during a particular dry season, it’s best to avoid high fire-risk areas I’ll always remember a time when I was camping with friends and we noticed that somebody had failed to extinguish a small fire completely We managed to put it out, but it could have been a disaster
For questions 41-50, choose from people (A-C) The people may be chosen more than once. A Luis Gallivan B Thomas Parsons C Jenny Martinez
Which person
41 compares attitudes to wild camping now and in the past? 41. _ 42-43 mentions the inexpensive nature of wild camping? 42. 43 _ 44.is unwilling to recommend areas suitable for wild camping? 44. 45 is pleased to have shown others how to enjoy camping? 45. 46.accepts that parents may be concerned about their children? 46. 47 refers to the need to travel light when wild camping? 47. 48 says more people are beginning to see the attraction of wild camping? 48. _ 49 describes a dangerous situation which could have been avoided? 49. _ 50.gives reasons for disliking organized campsites? 50. _
Part 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60 Hot Days, Hot Nights
51 Paragraph A
Here is what global warming could in a few years: in Dallas, a doubled level of carbon dioxide would increase the number of days a year with temperatures above 100 degrees from nineteen to seventy-eight On sixty-eight days, as opposed to the current four, the temperature wouldn’t fall below 80 degrees at night One hundred and sixty-two days a year, the temperature would top 90 degrees
52 Paragraph B
Although most scientists agree that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will inevitably lead to global warming, no one is certain how fast and how much temperatures will rise and what the effects will be in any geographical areas This gives policymakers an excuse for delaying action Some experts predict that within two centuries glaciers in the North and South Poles will melt, ocean levels will rise, and much of what is now the coast of the United States will be under water They also predict great droughts and hurricanes, as a result of climate changes
53 Paragraph C
Other scientists think the changes will be much more gradual, even beneficial After all, Canada would not complain if the productive corn-growing lands — now located in the U.S Midwest - were shifted north across the border
54 Paragraph D
While many nations could end up with milder climates, the change — perhaps 100 times faster than at any time in human history - could be so drastic that many of the benefits would be lost There could be crowds of environmental refugees, as well, making the tragedy of the Dust Bowl era seem mild in comparison
55 Paragraph E
(8)56 Paragraph F
Another strategy is to burn as much methane as possible This adds CO2 to the air, but since methane traps twenty times as much heat as CO2 the net result is worthwhile The gas in many garbage landfills is already being used in a number of places around the United States It is being used to heat thousands of homes
For questions 51-56, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-F from the list of headings below Write the appropriate numbers (I-VIII) Please note that there are more headings than you can use.
I Possible problems due to global warming II Warmer summer in Dallas
III Help from methane IV One important step
V Disagreement about temperatures VI Warmer and warmer in some places VII But possible benefits too
VIII Problems bigger than benefits
Your answers:
51 52 53 54. 55 56.
For questions 57-60, Read the passage again and write:
YES if the statement agrees with the writer;
NO if the statement does not agree with the writer; NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage
0 The number of days in Dallas with temperatures above 100 degrees would
increase YES
57 Currently in Dallas, there are only four days when the temperature falls below 80 degrees at night
58 Some scientists are sure how fast the temperature will rise due to global warming
59 Policymakers are not at all interested in taking any action to solve the environmental problem
60 Some scientists think that the climate changes may even bring benefits
SECTION D – WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1 "If Brian doesn't train harder, I won't select him for the team," said the manager The manager threatened ………
2.The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep
It ……… I quite like snails, but they wouldn’t be my first choice
Although I am not averse……… We wouldn’t have got out alive without the fire fighter’s help
Had……… He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work
(9)Part 2: The parents of a friend of yours lent you their house in the country for a week Write a thank-you
letter (80-100 words) to express your gratitude Say how kind they were, and describe what you did during the week’s holiday Use your name and address as David Beckham - 37, Parkgate, London, United Kingdom
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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
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SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI HSG TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Mơn Tiếng Anh – Bảng A
SECTION A – LISTENING Part (1pt x 15 Qs)
1 graduated 4 research 7 narrow 10 theory 13 providing 2 difficulties 5 knowledge 8 limits 11 financial 14 always 3 appropriate 6 important 9 analyse 12 abandon 15 tutor
Part (1pt x 15 Qs)
16 T 19 T 22 F 25 T 28 C
17 F 20 F 23 T 26 E 29 E
18 F 21 T 24 T 27 D 30 E
Part (2pts x 10 Qs)
31 B 33 A 35 B 37 B 39 B
32 C 34 B 36 A 38 C 40 C
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part (1pt x 10 Qs)
1 A C D D A
2 D C B D 10 D
Part (1pt x 10 Qs)
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
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1 offering Offered to 16. Unless If
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2 well badly 17. supposing supposed
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3 attractive attractively 18. other rather
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SECTION C – READING Part1 (1pt x 15 Qs)
1 C A B 10 A 13 D
2 B D D 11 B 14 C
3 C 6.C 9.D 12.A 15.A
(12)16 helps 19 interested 22 wear 25 If 28 do
17 because 20 another 23 be 26 as 29 similar
18 make 21 keep 24 also 27 creates 30 interfere
Part (2pts x 10 Qs)
31 B 33.C 35 D 37 C 39 B
32 A 34 D 36 B 38 B 40 C
Part (1pt x 10 Qs)
41 B 43 C/A 45 C 47.B 49 C
42 A/C 44 B 46 B 48.A 50 A
Part (1pt x 10 Qs)
51 VI 53 VII 55 IV 57 NO 59 NG
52 I 54 VIII 56 III 58 NO 60 YES
SECTION D – WRITING
Part 1(10 pts)
1.not to select Brian for the team if he didn’t train harder was such a boring lesson that she fell asleep
3 to (eating) snails , they wouldn’t be my choice
4 Had it not been for the fire fighter’s help / fire fighter , we wouldn’t have got out alive Had the fire fighter not helped, we wouldn’t have got out alive
5 to his secretary’s / his secretary coming late to work
Part (20 pts)
Length (1pt): 80 – 100 words
Ideas (10 pts):
- Opening
- A fuller expression of gratitude - Closing
Organization and Style (2pts): formal
Vocabulary and grammar (7pts)
Part 3: (30 pts)
1 Length: (2pts) : about 350 words
2 Organization & style: (3pts) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity
appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
3 Ideas (15 pts): a provision of main ideas and appropriate details and examples.
4 Grammar and Vocabulary (10pts) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level
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