Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph.. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to?[r]
(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
Trường THPT Xuyên Mộc KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TRƯỜNG LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi có 05 trang)
I Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses and forms (1.5 marks) I knew he (cry) when I saw him because his eyes were red
2 Her head felt as if it (burst)
3 I (consider) buying a house but now I (change) my mind
4 They were fortunate (rescure) from the fire before the building collapsed
5 John (complete) this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him He owes me a thank-you Your answers:
1
4
II Choose ONE word or phrase which best completes each sentence (3ps) I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate The soil is ………
A as dry as rice B as dry as a tile C as dry as a bone D as dry as wood I must take this watch to be repaired; it over 20 minutes a day
A increases B gains C accelerates D progresses
3 Since they aren't answering the phone, they
A need have left B can’t have left C must have left D should have left I'd sooner they _ deliver the new furniture tomorrow
A mustn't B shouldn't C didn't D wouldn't John's got very feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment
A puzzled B mixed C jumbled D muddled The college will soon be ready to candidates for new courses
A enrol B involve C call D recall
7 Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm
A should be B had to be C must have been D might have been I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry
A have been successful B have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of
A tongue B brain C mind D memory
10 To the best of my _ , he married an Irish girl
A retention B recall C memory D recollection 11 to the big city, I have got lost many times
A Useless B Unused C Unfamiliar D Unacquainted
12 He never………… his word
A goes back on B puts up with C makes up for D goes down with Your answers:
1
5
9 10 11 12
III Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (2ps)
(2)now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycot of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed
1 What is the main topic of the passage?
A the Bengal tiger B international boycott
C endangered species D problems with industrialization Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph?
A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast _
A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and contrast D specific and general information What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage?
A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain
C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph?
A set aside B combined C organized D taken off What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to?
A buying and selling of animal products overseas B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival
D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A forgiving B concerned C vindictive D surprised Your answers:
1
5
IV: Read the text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or D (2p).
United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day’s work for a fair’s day pay The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair’s day pay But in (1) , UPS expects maximum output from its employees
(3)and how long they should take Drivers, for example, are expected to walk to a customer’s door at a speed of exactly three feet per second They are told to knock as soon as they get there, rather than (3) time looking for a doorbell
Work engineers are (4) riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic lights, to wait at customers’ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break And they are not (5) to pointing out the occasional inefficiency Additionally, supervisors ride with the least good drivers, noting how they work and constantly (6) them until their work is up to standard
The (7) of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the most efficient companies anywhere It's also a highly profitable company Most drivers take the regimentation in stride: many show (8) in meeting the UPS standards each day Others, however, feel that they are constantly being pushed, that it is impossible for them to relax at work UPS officials claim that the standards provide accountability And, they say, employees who work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day
1: A fact B exchange C return D short 2: A hold B performed C accepted D under 3: A wasting B spend C spending D waste 4: A consistently B continually C constructively D chronically 5: A impolite B brave C intimate D averse 6: A scolding B criticizing C encouraging D correcting 7: A task B reason C object D target 8: A pride B passion C interest D pleasure Your answers:
1
5
V The passage below contains mistakes (0) has been done for you as an example IDENTIFY and CORRECT the other six (1.5 p)
1 all complete completely
Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to the hotel We were all complete exhausted after our long journey and looking forward to a shower and a rest However, we found that our room was not ready, which was very annoy, although the manager was extremely apologetic While we were waiting, we asked about the
excursions to places of an interest which we had read about in brochure Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for organising them had left suddenly and had not been replaced Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, saying it was closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty When we eventually got to our room we were horrified find that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay
Your answers:
1………… ……… ……… ……… …… ……… …… ………… ………….… ……… ……… … ……… … ………….… 6.……… ……… ………
VI Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (2 Ps)
2 Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.
Not only ……….………
(4) There ……….…………
4. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning (question)
My changing ……….…… As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights (subject)
Due to the bad weather ………possible delay VII: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (1.5 p).
In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting for news Two of fishing-boats had been caught in the storm which had blown up during the night In the cottages round the harbor Page people stood by their doors (1) worried to talk
The rest of the fishing fleet had (2) the harbor before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of the missing men Some had (3) thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men would be cold and tired When dawn began to break over in the east, a small point of light was (4) in the darkness of the water and a few minutes later, there was a shout
(5) long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbor The men were helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (6) cold and tiredness, they were all safe Your answers:
1
4
VIII Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank (1.5ps)
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (1 CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought While it is indeed one of the most venomous species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by comparison that it is unlikely to kill humans In fact, (2 FATAL) are rare
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders The latter are vulnerable as the female is (3 SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating Such occurences are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation
Nevertheless, the unpleasant effects of this spider’s bite should not be (4 ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (5 CAUTION) Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (6 RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places
Your answers:
1
(5)IX: In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students Do you think it is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details (in about 100 to 150 words) (You can write in this page)
……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… -The
end -KEYS
I had been crying would burst was considering(had been considering) have changed to have been rescused Should have completed
II 1.C B C C B A C A A 10 D 11 B 12 A
III.
1 C D D A
5 C A B B
(6)V Annoy annoying an interest interest in brochure the brochure cancelled been cancelled Pinning pinned horrified find horrified to find VI does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children
2 has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed.…… my mind about resigning is out of question
4 some international flights are/will be subject to
VII: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (1.5 p).
too reached/entered brought/got seen/ visible Before with/ from
VIII 1.Misconception fatalities solitary underestimated precautions Resistant
x LISTENING : (2 PS)
You will hear people talking in eight different situations For questions 1-8, choose the best answer(A, B or C).
1.You overhear a young man talking about his first job How did he feel in his first job? A bored
B confused C enthusiastic
You hear a radio announcement about a dance company What are listeners being invited to? A a show
B a talk C a party
You overhear a woman talking to a man about something that happened to her Who was she? A a pedestrian
B a driver C a passenger
You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films What is her main point? A Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of luck
B More time is spent planning than actually filming C It is worthwhile spending time preparing
You hear part of a travel programme on the radio Where is the speaker? A outside a cafe’
(7)You overhear a woman talking about a table-tennis table in a sports shop What does she want the shop assistant to about her table-tennis table?
A provide her with a new one B have it put together for her C give her the money back
You hear part of an interview with a businesswoman What is her business? A hiring out boats
B hirring out caravans C building boats
You hear a man talking on the radio Who is talking? A an actor