Question 5: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space.. In rural areas , elderly people who do not extend their hand are greeted with a bow.[r]
(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HĨA
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Năm học: 2012-2013
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 THPT Ngày thi: tháng năm 2013
Thời gian : 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề có 06 trang
Part A : PHONETICS ( 10pts )
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line ( 5pts )
1 A would B should C shoulder D could A missed B washed C hoped D removed A day B take C mayor D ace
II Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (5 pts)
1 A birthday B parents C pleasant D begin A unlikely B writer C attack D suggest A garden B ago C youngest D standard A remain B college C quality D scholar Part B : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR ( 40 pts )
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 10pts) II Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word or phrase.( pts )
1 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years
A absolutely B relevantly C almost D comparatively Marsha found it difficult to cope with the loss of her job
A solve B deal with C think about D confirm If the crops are not irrigated soon, the harvest will be sparse
A watered B planted C plowed D fertilized Button decided to continue with his studies for another two years A get on B carry out C go on D turn off More than 15,000 species of ants have been identified by scientists A chosen B grouped C named D seen III Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form ( 10 pts )
1 I met Peter and Lucy yesterday as I ( walk ) through the park They ( be ) to the Sports Center where they (3 play ) tennis They (4 go ) to
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(2)a cafe and invited me to join them , but I ( arrange ) to meet another friend and ( not have ) time
2 In the year 2500, a lot of people ( live ) on the Moon
VI Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form ( pts )
Bears spend much of their time looking for food, and they are not ( 1. choice ), gorging on insects, berries, nuts, small mammals, and garbage with equal relish Despite this, the chief natural factor limiting a bear population is the food supply Dr Lynn Rogers has found that contrary to popular belief, (2 call ) gabarge bears -those that visit town dumps or campsite- not lose their ability to forage (3. succeed) for wild foods but are simply supplementing their diets with easy (4.pick) In fact, these enterprising bears grow faster, mature sooner, and (5 product)
earlier than those that depend only on wild foraging
II Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 pts)
III Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below ( 10 pts )
Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )
I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it ( 5pts )
2. Quite a few books are missing from the class library
→ Several members of the class have not ………
3. He rang her as soon as he returned from the excursion to the Sahara Desert →No sooner ………
5. I didn't receive the results of my test for a month
→It was
(3)2 You won’t know what to unless you listen carefully (If)
à ………
5.The runner was too tired to complete the last lap of the race (so)
à ………
………
III.Write a paragraph of about 120 words on measures for protecting endangered animals
(10 pts)
(4)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HĨA
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Năm học: 2011-2012
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Lớp THCS
Ngày thi: 23 tháng năm 2012
Thời gian: 150 phút (khơng kể thời gian giao đề) Đề có … trang, gồm … câu
Fill each blank with one suitable word to complete the following passage
Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan ( ) Tet It begins ( ) January twenty - first and February nineteen The exact ( ) changes from year to year Vietnamese people usually make ( ) for the holiday several weeks beforehand They tidy their houses , cook ( ) food , clean and make offerings on the family alters On the New Year’s Eve , people sit ( ) to midnight to see the New Year in , then they put on new ( ) and give one another the greetings of the season Tet lasts ten days The ( ) three days are the most important Vietnamese people believe that ( ) people act during those days will influence the whole year As a result , they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as ( 10 )
There are more and more psychologist doing research on handedness One .( ) has said that left - handers are more likely to ( )
good imagination They also enjoy swimming ( ) than right- handers Lefties prefer using not the left hand They prefer using the ( ) foot when they are playing football because the whole body is “ left - handed”
Scientists think that the earliest people were about 50% right - handed and
50% left - handed because ancient tools from before 8000 B.C could be used with ( ) hand But by 3500 B.C , the tools , ( ) were better designed , were for used with only one hand More than haft of them ( ) for right - handed people The first writing system , invented in the Middle East , went from right to left The Greeks began to ( ) from left to right around the 5th century B.C before they increasingly believed that “ right” was good and “left” was bad The belief is still common in many countries to day, and ( ) people suffer a ( 10) because of it
Part B : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR ( 40 pts )
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 10pts ) They didn’t want to get home late, —— they hired a mini bus
A but B so that C so D however You rarely watch sports programs on TV, —— ?
A you B don’t you C is it D are you I recently visited the school —— I used to study years ago A where B which C in that D there —— playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis A Moreover B Apart C Together D Besides The SEA games were —— every years
A had B held C taken D made
6 It’s worth —— if there are any cheap flights to Singapore at the weekend Số báo danh
(5)A find out B finding out C to find out D that you find The village seemed strange to me —— I’d been there several times A however B in spite C although D despite Students were —— a lot pressure before the final examination A above B with C under D on Do not —— the driver while the bus is in motion
A disturb B distract C convert D interrupt 10 Lan: ——
Tien: Don’t worry I can fix it A I’ve just bought a new bike B Where is your bike?
C I am sorry that I have broken your bike D I am sorry that I have lost your bike
Read the passage then pick out one best option for you answer ( 5pts )
Every four to ten years something happens to the weather system of the Earth Everything changes, and the scientists don’t know why The low - pressure area moves toward the east, the high - pressure area is very weak, and the winds blow toward the east A great pile of warm surface water moves toward South America People call this “ EL Nino” It usually happens at Christmas time, and EL Nino is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus
Usually the effects of EL Nino are very mild However, the one that started in 1982 was different from the other recent ones It had a very powerful effect on the world’s climate It caused huge changes in the ocean currents It caused floods in some areas and droughts in others There were terrible windstorms and huge ocean waves swept houses into the sea EL Nino did billions of dollars worth of damage Thousands of people lost their lives and thousands of others were left homeless
In 1983, the winds, ocean currents, and pressure areas stared to become normal again Meanwhile, scientists throughout the world organized research to learn more about EL Nino They are using satellites and research boats to observe the atmosphere and the ocean It is a very complicated problem, but if the scientists of the world work together, they should be able to learn the causes of EL Nino Then they will be able to predict what will happen and work to prevent a repeat of the death and destruction of 1982 - 1983
1 The reason why the weather system changes
A are known in advance by all scientists B are not mysterious to scientist today C are still unknown to scientists nowadays D are easy and simple to scientists today The effects of EL Nino are
A usually mild B very violent C sometimes very powerful D both A and C The EL Nino that started in 1982 was
A the same as the other recent ones
B less powerful than the other recent ones
C more powerful and destructive than the other recent ones D very powerful but caused no damage
4 The word “ EL Nino” is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus because A EL Nino usually happens at Christmas time B it first happened in Spain
(6)5 Since 1983, scientists all over the world A they could stop it from the distance
B they could predict what would happen and helped to prevent the damage and loss C they would work together to make it normal again
D they would work together to prevent the destruction of 1982 - 1983
Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space (10 pts )
Australia is located in the southern hemisphere It is the driest country on earth and is the only country which ( ) an entire continent From north to south the ( ) is 3,220km and from east to west 3,860 km ( ) area it is about the same size as the USA Today about 85% of the population of 18 million live in six major cities around the ( ) Two thirds of the country is dry or desert
Australia is an extremely rich country It produce metals ( ) stones, coal, grain, meat and wine, and has the biggest iron ( ) in the world Australia has about one sixth of the world’s sheep and produces ( ) one third of its wool Cattle are also kept , and about 15 million tons of wheat are grown every year Fruits and vegetables are grown in areas where there is enough water
The climate is different ( ) on area The south has cool, wet winters and warm , dry summers The north has warm, dry winters and hot, wet summers The centre of Australia is hot and dry all the year ( ) Because of such a climate, much of daily life ( 10 ) indoor
1 A runs B covers C consists D lies A length B area C distance D route
3 A On B With C By D In
4 A coast B coastline C seaside D beach A precious B worthy C wealthy D expensive A caves B regions C mines D fields
7 A almost B much C most D near
8 A relying B concentrating C depending D going
9 A long B around C wide D round
(7)1 B C D A A C A C D 10 B Use the correct forms of the verbs in brackets ( 10pts )
1 Since I ( pay ) for our lunch, I ( try ) to attract the waiter’s attention Hurry up By the time you ( finish ) getting ready, we ( miss ) the train!
3 Sally! I ( not expect ) to see you here! What ( you ) here in Thanh Hoa city?
4 I think I ( lost ) my sunglasses I ( look ) for them since noon, but I can’t find them And they ( be ) very expensive
5 I am fed up with your clothes lying all over the floor I wish you ( be ) more disciplined
Complete each sentence with the most suitable form of one of the verb below and the preposition OF, OUT, OFF, UP, or IN Use each verb once only.
Specialize, approve, go, give , turn
1 Could you —— —— the radio? I’m trying to finish this assignment The secure team —— —— the search when it got dark
3 After taking a general course she decided to —— —— tropical medicine
4 Some guests haven’t —— —— having to pay extra to use the tennis court I’m not surprised they are so annoyed
5 The fire —— —— after burning for seven hours
Question 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words given ( 10pts ) Internet users sometimes suffer various risks such as spam, Junk mail, and personal information ( LEAK )——
2 Nowadays, TV viewers can watch a of local and international programs on different channels ( VARY )
3 My elder brother has taken part in different charity activities in his town and has been and has been nominated as the most effective in the town charity program ( ACT )
4 A person whose occupation in the installation , , repair or operation of electric equipment is an electrician ( MAINTAIN )
5 My friend Lan, who is the most like an exciting holiday with lots to see and ( ADVENTURE )
6 Ba reads short stories in English everyday to his vocabulary ( RICH ) Many people consider good luck charms foolish and ( REASON ) Some guests arrived and caused trouble to the hostess.(EXPECT )
9 One of the reasons why ancient buildings still stand is because they are structures ( CONSERAVTION )
10 The climbers came down from Mount Everest with fingers so that they clink like glass ( FREEZE )
1 leaking variety activist 4, maintenance adventurous enrich
(8)9 conservative 10 frozen
Part IV : WRITING
Question 1. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it ( 10pts )
1 She drives so carefully that he has never had any accidents → He is so “ We got home late last night” they said
→ They said We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected
→ Everything This is his first visit to Ho Chi Minh city
→ He is
5 The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East → The man was too
6 Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school → Even 7.If you don’t take care of those shoes ,they won’t last for long
→ Unless you look I would prefer you not to phone meat once
→ I’d rather It is thought that the accident was caused by human error
→ The accident is 10 She didn’t know the way, so she asked a policeman
→ Not 1.He is so careful a driver that he has never had any accidents
2 They said ( that ) they had got home late the previous night / the night before Everything ( that ) we suggested was rejected
4 He is visiting Ho Chi Minh city for the first time
5 The man was too old to go on an expedition to the Middle East Even though he is intelligent , he doesn’t study well at school Unless you look after those shoes ,they won’t last for long I’d rather you didn’t phone me at work
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D -SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Năm học: 2011-2012
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MƠN TIẾNG ANH (Đề thức)
Lớp 12 THPT
Ngày thi: 23 tháng năm 2012 (Hướng dẫn gồm trang)
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HĨA
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Năm học: 2011-2012
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 THPT
Ngày thi: 23 tháng năm 2012
Thời gian : 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề có … trang, gồm … câu
Question 1:
a.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line ( 5p)
1 A eradicate B astronaut C standard D fatal A straight B pleasure C celebrate D break A impressed B proposed C increased D passed 4.A penalize B penetrate C penalty D penny A crossbar B discuss C association D possession b Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p)
1 A optimistic B unexpected C environment D electricity A contribute B confident C eternal D eradicate A regulator B adventurous C participant D performance A compete B punish C eject D commit A administrative B productivity C agricultural D economic Question 2: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 20p)
1 Jack takes great pride …… never throwing anything ……… He always says that one day he’ll find a use for things
A on - out B of – away C in - away D at - off
2 Domestic chores are now no longer a ……… thanks to the inventions of electric devices
A bound B weight C burden D load
3 The construction of the new road is……… winning the support of local residents A thanks to B reliant on
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(10)C dependent on D responsible to
4 She’s only allowed to a little light work ……… her bad arm
A but for B despite C because of D even though
5 James ……… as a sports journalist for thirty- five years before his retirement
A worked B will have worked
C has worked D has been working
6 You…… put anything on the selves until the glue has set hard
A couldn’t B mustn’t C don’t have to D needn’t
7 In some countries there have been widespread demands for the ………of seal hunting
A extinction B extermination C annihilation D abolition A species that faces ……… is one that may become severely endangered or even extinct
A exploit B exploitation C exploiter D overexploitation
9 Two – thirds of the work……… by the second team
A is done B are done C has been done D have been done
10 My parents are always going on ……… up my bed room
A at me to tidy B for to tidy C in tidying D to tidy
11 Defensive players are not allowed to interfere ……… an opponent’s movements unless the player is holding the ball
A to B in C at D with
12 When Bond saw Vanya taking photographs of the plane ,…… that she was a spy
A dawned on him B it dawned him
C it dawned on D it dawned on him
13 The two computers for sale were in poor condition , so I didn’t buy ………
A either of them B none of them
C neither of them D both of them
14 He turned to a life of crime……… he had had a normal , happy childhood
A as long as B despite C even though D provided that
15 Supposing I …… to tell you how much I admired you , what would you say?
A am B could C were D would
16 “ Were you late for the lecture ?”
“ Yes……… I got there, it was nearly over.”
A Until B As soon C Whenever D By the time
17 ……… daily promotes physical as well as emotional well – being in people of all ages
A Having exercised B Those who exercise
C Exercising D For exercising
18 Jack : I’d rather stay at home Gina : ………
A Would you ? B Wouldn’t you ?
C Had you ? D Hadn’t you ?
19 You can imagine how upset I was after the closure of the magazine Since the first day on its staff I ……… it as my best job ever
(11)C had considered D was considered 20 The actor gave one million dollars to a worthy…………
A cause B service C welfare D fund
Question 3: Use the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (10p)
1.We would like ( invite ) to the president’s reception, but we weren’t 2.Did you know that Oscar Wilde ( live ) in Paris during his final years ? 3.It’s six o’clock Imagine they ( head for ) the airport by now
4.Sue ( recover ) from a severe bound of flu at the time
5.There was no sign indicating that the cottage ( break ) into
6.Without their valuable assistance we ( never, gather ) enough money for our son’s operation
7 I proposed that the project ( complete ) within a year Her head felt as if it ( burst )
9 By the time I go to bed tonight , I ( write ) more than ten pages of the novel 10 But for their support we ( not , overcome ) the problem
Question 4: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words given (10p) The slight……… in his left hand was corrected by surgery ( FORM ) If you not require surgery you can be treated as an …… ( PATIENT ) My daughter left a half……….orange on the table ( EAT )
4 She is so ……….that she won’t let anything stand in the way of her ambition ( MIND )
5 Keith’s exam results turned out to be………… ( DISASTER )
6 There will be no pay rise in the ……… future.( SEE )
7 The teacher warned the children that if they……… again , they would be
punished ( BEHAVE )
8 Phil was sentenced to seven years ……… for his part in the armed robbery
( PRISON )
9 This is not an original , but it’s a good……… ( PRODUCE )
10 A list of …… events for the autumn is being prepared ( COME )
Question 5: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space (10 p)
Vietnamese generally shake hands when getting and parting .Using both hands shows respect as does a…… ( ) bow of the head In rural areas , elderly people who not extend their hand are greeted with a bow Women are more …… ( ) to bow the head than to shake hands Vietnamese names begin with the family name and are ……… ( ) by a given name People address ……… ( ) by their given names, but add a title that indicates their received …… ( ) to the other person These titles are family related rather than professional Among colleagues ,for example ,the ……… ( ) of the two might combine the given name with the title of Anh ( Older Brother ) A ( n ) ……….( 47 ) greeting combined with the given name and title Xin chao ( Hello ) Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting In formal meetings ,business cards are sometimes ……….( ) on greeting
(12)gifts for the hosts Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents
1 A light B slight C lightly D lighted A certainly B possibly C mainly D likely A continued B chased C followed D forwarded A each one B one other C the other one D one another A relation B relationship C relations D relatives A younger B most young C youngest D young A easy B basic C fundamental D elementary A changed B transferred C converted D exchanged A sense B sensation C sensitivity D sensibility 10 A inactive B inaccurate C inappropriate D inexact Question 6: Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 points)
After school many British students go to university .They …… ( ) to several universities through UCAS ( Universities and Colleges Admission Service ) and receive …… ( ) of a place on condition that they achieve certain …… ( ) in their A levels
A first degree , which is usually an honours degree , generally takes three years Most courses end with …… ( ) called finals Results are given as classes ( = grades ) : a first is the highest class , seconds are often split between upper second and lower second , and below that is a third …… ( ) may add the letters BA ( Bachelor of Arts ) or BS ( Bachelor of Science ) after their name Some graduates go on to study for a ……… ( ) degree , often a master’s degree or a doctorate
Students in Britain formally had their tuition ……… ( ) paid by the state and received a government ……… ( ) to help pay their living expenses Now they receive only a loan towards their expenses , and have to …… ( ) £ 1000 a year toward tuitions The new arrangements have caused a great deal of concern both among students and among members of the public who believe that education should be ( 10 )
Question 7: Read the article about endangered species For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D (5p)
Attention to details is something everyone can and should especially in a tight job market Bob Crossley , a human resources expert notices this in the job application that comes across his desk every day “ It’s amazing how many candidates eliminate themselves,” he says “ resumes arrive with stains Some candidates don’t bother to spell the company’s name correctly Once I see a mistake I eliminate the candidate.” Crossley concludes , “ If they cannot take care of these details , shy should we trust them with a job?”
(13)Too often we believe what accounts for other’s success is some special secret or a lucky break But rarely is success so mysterious Again and again , we see that by doing little things within our grasp well Large rewards follow
1 According to the passage, some job applicants were rejected
A because of their carelessness as shown in their failure to present a clean copy of resume
B because of their limited education as shown in their poor spelling in writing a resume
C because they failed to give a detailed description of their background in their application
D because they eliminated their names from the applicants list themselves The word “ perfectionists” refers to those who
A demand others get everything absolutely right
B know how to adjust their goal according to the circumstances
C pay too much attention to details only to lose their major objectives D are capable of achieving perfect results in whatever they
3.The example of Apollo moon launch is given to illustrate that A minor mistakes may not be noticed in achieving major objectives B failure is the mother of success
C adjustments are the key to the successful completion of any work
D keeping one’s goal in mind helps in deciding which details can be overlooked It can be concluded from the last paragraph that
A success doesn’t come overnight
B you can achive success by trying to everything to the best of your ability
C other’s success is always a big mystery
D your success depends on your adjustments to life Which of the following is the best title for this passage ?
A Don’t Be a Perfectionist B Importance of Adjustments C Details and Major Objectives D Hard Work Plus Good Luck
Question 8:
a There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it.(5p)
1.Job enrichment is a technique used to increase workers’ satisfaction by giving them more responsible
2 About the third of the Earth’s land surface is covered by relatively flat plains 3.We still haven’t got a sponsor although the fact that we’ve written to dozens of companies
4 If the man had transported to the hospital sooner than he was , he could have survived the electrocution
5 The tulip tree , the tallest broadleaf plant in the eastern United States , may reach height of over 200 feet
b. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it ( 10p )
1 Is there any like hood of their passing the exams ?
Are they likely
2 Thanks for reminding me about this meeting - otherwise I would have missed it If you………
3 Under no circumstances should you phone the police The last……… The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several years It looked
(14)I have no We expected Larry to accept the job , but he didn’t
Even though Larry He stole some money and was arrested for it
He was .?" I didn’t realize who he was until later
Only later The station clock showed half – past ten
According
10 Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s , it is bigger and more attractive Norman’s house ?
11 Provided your handwriting is legible ,the examiners will accept your paper So long as the examiners 12 The people who were there can remember nothing unusual happening
Nobody who……… 13 There are more people out of work in this country than ever before
Never……… 14 The arrival of the train has been delayed , I’m afraid The train will
15 The painting is thought to have been stolen by one of the attendants One of the attendants 16 “ No, little Jimmy has got to make his own bed.”
His mother
17 We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful Much to ?"
18 By law , rear – seat passengers are obliged to wear seat - belts By law, seat - belts I waited for him until 6.30 and then gave up
I waited for him until 6.30 , at 20 Brenda doesn’t get on with her next – door neighbor any more Brenda has ? c Write about 100 words on the following topic :
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THANH HĨA KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNHNăm học: 2011-2012 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MƠN TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thức) Lớp 12 THPT