She wanted to be a surgeon, (0,5 point) but a serious eye infection forced her(0,5 point) to abandon the idea..[r]
(1)PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HUYỆN GIA LỘC
ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP - ĐỢT 2
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề thi gồm 05 trang A: LISTENING (20 pts)
I Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the questions below (10 pts) 1 What does the speaker say about apes?
A Apes can learn even a few words B Apes can join words and make sentences C Apes can think as we D Apes think about the past but not the future 2 Why are men different from animals according to scientists?
A Because men can learn
B Because men can talk in many different languages C Because men cannot talk about the past or the future D Because men have learnt to use language
3 Why can men speak according to the scientists? A Because they have a big brain
B Because they teach their children
C Because they know how animals learn to speak D Because they can make sounds and noises
4 How can apes understand some things according to the scientists? A They can’t as well as men B They can better than men C They can faster than men D They hardly ever faster than men 5 What men have to develop civilization?
A They have a big brain B They have language
C They have a lot of children D They have a wonderful view about the future II Listen to the recording and fill in each gap with only ONE missing words (10 pts)
a/ A tidal wave is a very large and very (6) wall of water that (7) in from the ocean toward the shore
(2)b/ A tidal wave is caused by an (8) earthquake Scientists call the underwater earthquake a (9)
c/ Tidal waves have taken many (10) _ lives in the past Today scientists can (11) when a tidal wave will hit land
d/ A seismograph is an instrument that (12) _ the strength, the direction, and the length (13) time of an earthquake
e/ It is not possible to (14) _ back a tidal wave, but is possible to (15) _ people that a tidal wave is coming
B PHONETICS- GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY: (25 pts)
I Choose the words that has a different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts) 16 A practical B designer C minority D occasion
17 A consist B fashion C design D collect
18 A enjoyment B pagoda C collection D business 19 A economical B federation C itinerary D complication 20 A advertise B deposit C candidate D institute II Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence: (15 pts) 21 I was just ……to go out when you telephoned
A around B about C thinking D planned
22 Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “……… ”
A I’m, too B I don’t C Neither I D So am I 23 Two other ……in his argument for his country independence are worth a mention
A notices B points C effects D reports
24 I could probably………out the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator
A think B study C hand D work
25 This is a big decision to make Think it…….before you give me your final word tomorrow
A over B upon C carefully D on
26 The soldier was punished for ……to obey his commanding officer’s order
A refusing B regretting C objecting D resisting 27 No longer……… clean the floor I have just bought a vacuum cleaner A I have to B I have to C I have to D have I to 28 Neither Peter nor his parents ……… going to spend the summer abroad
A is B are C was D has been
(3)A to have B have C has D had 30 ……….hard I have ever work, I not get good salary
A If B However C Nevertheless D Provided that 31 Peter sometimes helps me ……… my homework
A to B C with D all are correct
32 Earthworms breathe through their skin ……… must be kept moist
A which B for which C who D whom
33 My mother has just bought ………
A two small round green discs B two green small round discs C small two round green discs D green two small round discs 34 You needn't always……… about the pollution
A to complain B complain C complaining D complained 35 The cook needs two ……… of sugar
A sheets B slices C loaves D spoonfuls III Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (5 pts) 36 Burning coal is an _ way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper (economy) 37 _ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something they sell (cry) 38 Gas and oil always increases in cold weather (consume)
39 The police are interested in the sudden of the valuable painting (appear) 40 He claimed that his _ had caused him to become a criminal (bring up) C LANGUAGE FUNCTION: (5pts)
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (5 pts)
41 A: Would you like some more tea? B: _
A No, thank B Yes , thanks C Yes, please D No, please 42 A: Will it rain on the day of our departure?
B: _
A I hope not B I don’t hope so C I hope not so D I hope it wouldn’t 43 A: Remember to return the newspaper to my father
(4)A I will B Why not C I won’t D Of course 44 A: Will you have time to help us?
B: _I’m very busy at the moment
A I’m afraid not B I think so C I don’t expect so D I hope not 45 A: “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?”
B: “Yes, ”
A you would B you must C certainly D you D READING: (25 pts)
I Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (10 pts)
Ever since human have inhabited (46) _ earth, they have made use of various forms (47) _ communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is (48) _ language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in (49) _ motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had (50) _ resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, (51) _
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts (52) _ certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating (53) _ the party is only joking (54) _ nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction While verbalization is the most common (55) _ of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings
II Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.(10 pts)
(5)56 A was B is C called D name
57 A quietly B quiet C noisy D noisily
58 A had B should C wait D have to
59 A look after B find C think D look for
60 A dirty B not clean C clean D dizzy
61 A friendly B unfriendly C boring D uninteresting
62 A if B and C so D but
63 A much B a little C a few D many
64 A doing B to C jobs D things
65 A another B every one C each other D any one
III Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question: (5 pts)
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water Having clean drinking water is basic human right But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that not exist anywhere else in the world But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them Most industries simply ignore the regulations The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore
Water is free to everyone A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source We should something now
66 According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is………
A acid rain C safe water shortage B industrial pollution D population explosion 67 Many sources of water are not drinkable because of……
A acid rain B industrial pollution C garbage D all A, B, C are correct 68 What is serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A It contains a rich variety of animals and plants
(6)D The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations
69 How many countries throw industrial waste into the Mediterranean Sea regularly? A nearly 16 B exactly 16 C exactly 15 D less than 15 70 What is the message to reader?
A We should take action to protect our water resources B We should take all water resources into account C We should limit the use of water resources D We should encourage people to use safe water E WRITING: (25 pts)
I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5 pts)
71 I’m more interested in the people than the job
It’s not the 72 I know this reporter’s background well and he’s 100% honest
This reporter 73 We’d never stayed in such an expensive hotel before
The hotel was more ………
74 I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet
If……….…………
75 This is his first visit to England
He is ……… II Use the following suggested words and phrases to complete sentences of a passage (10pts)
76 Elizabeth Blackwell/ bear/ England/ 1821,/ and/ emigrate/ New York City/ when she/ ten years/
77 One day/ she/ decide/ that/ she/ want/ become/ doctor
78 That/ nearly/ impossible/ woman/ middle/ nineteenth century 79 Afer/ write/ letters/ seek/ admission/ medical schools 80 She/ finally/ accept/ doctor/ Phinladelphia
(7)83 She/ want/ surgeon/, but/ serious/ eye/ infection/ force/ abandon/ idea
III Write a paragraph (100-120 words) suppose the argument that secondary schools should hold English speaking contests for students regularly.(10 pts), you may use these cues:
- necessary activities to improve students practice speaking skill - improve students' soft skills
- make students feel confident when using English - outdoor activities are useful
- encourage students to enlarge their knowledge and abilities throught out the competitions - give chances for students to communicate with friends
………
The end
(8)ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP
Questions Answer keys points
A LISTENING (20 pts)
A ( 20 pts) I ( 10 pts)
A D A C 5.B pts for each II (10pts) destructive rushes underwater seaquake 10 human 11 predict 12 records 13 of 14 hold 15 warn
1pt for each
B PHONETICS- GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY
( 25 pts )
B ( 25 pts ) I (5 points)
16 A 17.B 18 D 19 C 20 B
1pt for each II (15 pts)
21 B 22 B 23 B 24 D 25 A 26 A 27 A 28 B 29 C 30 B 31 D 32 A 33 A 34 B 35 D
1 pt for each
III (5 pts)
36 uneconomical 37 Criers
38 consumption 39 disappearance 40 upbringing
1 pt for each
C LANGUAGE FUNCTION
( 5pts )
C ( 5pts )
41 C 42 A 43 D 44.A 45 C pt for each D (25 pts)
I (10 points) 46 the 47 of
51 can’t 52 by
(9)D READING ( 25 pts )
48 a 49 which 50 to 53 that 54 a 55 form II (10 points)
56 C 57 B 58 D 59 A 60 C 61 A 62 A 63 C 64 B 65 C
1 pt for each
III (5pts)
66 C 67 D 68 B 69 A 70 A
1 pt for each
E WRITING ( 25pts )
E (25pts) I (5 points)
71 It’s not the job I’m interested in; It’s the people
72 This reporter, whose background I know well, is 100% honest 73 The hotel was more expensive than any one we had stayed in before
74 If my children hadn’t wanted a pet I wouldn’t have bought the dog
75 He is visiting England for the first time
1 pt for each
II (10 points )
76 Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 (0,5 point), and emigrated to New York City(0,5 point) when she was ten years old (0,5 point)
77 One day she decided that (0,5 point) she wanted to become a doctor (0,5 point)
78 That was nearly impossible for a woman (0,5 point) in the middle of the nineteenth century (0,5 point)
79 Afer writing many letters(0,5 point) seeking admission to the medical schools (0,5 point)
80 She was finally accepted(0,5 point) by a doctor in Phinladelphia (0,5 point)
1,5
1
1
(10)81 so determined was she that(0,5 point) she taught school and gave music lessons(0,5 point) to earn money for her tuition (0,5 point)
82 In 1849, After graduation from medical school, (0,5 point) she decided to further her education in Paris (1 point)
83 She wanted to be a surgeon, (0,5 point) but a serious eye infection forced her(0,5 point) to abandon the idea (0,5 point)
1,5
1,5 1,5 III ( 10 points )
1 Content: (5p) Language: (5p)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (2p) + Correct grammar (2p) + Punctuating/ Spelling (1p)
5 pts
5 pts