Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.. Use only ONE word in each space.[r]
(1)TRƯỜNG THCS HUỲNH THÚC KHÁNG
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 VÒNG 1
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Ngày thi: 27/10/2016
Họ tên học sinh: … Ngày sinh: ……… Nơi sinh: ……… Nam/nữ : ………… Học sinh trường THCS Huỳnh Thúc Kháng
MÃ PHÁCH (Do Chủ tịch HĐ chấm ghi)
……… Chú ý:
- Thí sinh hồn thành thơng tin cá nhân vào phần không làm bài vào phần trang phần phách.
- Bài thi không viết mực đỏ, bút chì, khơng viết hai thứ mực. - Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu làm bài.
- Trái với quy định thí sinh bị loại.
………
TRƯỜNG THCS HUỲNH THÚC KHÁNG
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 VÒNG 1
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Ngày thi: 27/10/2016
………. ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT LẦN 1
SỐ BÁO DANH ………
HỌ, TÊN VÀ CHỮ KÝ
Giám thị 1: ……… Giám thị 2: ………
(2)SỐ PHÁCH (Do Chủ tịch HĐ chấm ghi) ………
Đề thi gồm 08 trang (2 – 9) Thí sinh kiểm tra cẩn thận số trang đề trước làm ……… Thí sinh làm vào tờ giấy thi ……… SECTION ONE: LISTENING (2.0pts)
I/ Listen to the passage and decide if the following statements are true (T)or False 1/ You should place heavy books on the bottom shelf of your bookshelves _ 2/ Place the rollers on the fridge and washing machine _
3/ Break the mirrors in your bathroom and bedroom _
4/ Stand in the middle of the room during an earthquake _ II/ Listenandcomplete thefollowing sentences
LIVING WITH THE EARTHQUAKES Heavy fixtures, furniture, and appliances:
Place heavy books on the (1)
Block the rollers on your (2) and (3) Flying glass:
Check the (4) Don't put your bed near (5) Earthquakes drill:
Stay (6) Sit (7) or (8) Stand in the corner of the room
SECTION TWO: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0pts)
Question Choose the best option A, B, C or D to finish each of the following sentences Write your answer in the numbered box below has been done as an example.
0 He _ a teacher.
A be B is C are D am
1 Kate _ a great time in Nha Trang and doesn’t want to come back. A is having B has C has had D had 2 You have never been to Nha Trang, _ ?
A haven’t you B have you C you D don’t you 3 I had to wear _ uniform when I worked in the hotel
A some B any C a D an
4 You can improve your English by practising it _
A hardly B ordinary C badly D regularly 5 _ we should put garbage bins around the school yard
A Why don’t B What about C Let’s D I suggest PHẦN GHI ĐIỂM DÀNH CHO GIÁM KHẢO Tổng điểm thi: Điểm ghi chữ: ………
(3)6 If I _ you, I’d take some rest before the game tomorrow.
A am B could be C were D would be
7 The pop star we invited onto the chat show didn’t _.
A turn on B turn up C turn off D turn down 8 Paper money _ for over a thousand years.
A has used B was being used C was used D has been used 9 “Jane! May I introduce you to Maryam, my Malaysian pen pal?” - “ _”
A Oh Thank you very much B Hi! Pleased to meet you, Jane. C Hi! Nice to meet you, Maryam D That’s right I’m Jane.
10 “How did your dog _?” - “I don't know Someone might have poisoned it.” A get killed B kill C be killed D was killed 11 That pipe has been leaking for ages We must get it soon
A mend B mended C mending D to mend
12 It was _ of you not to play the music while I was asleep.
A considering B considerate C considerable D consideration Write your answers here You can write only the letter A, B, C or D.
0 B 10 11 12
Question Match the two halves of the sentences Write your answer on the answer sheet 0 When you rang, I was in
1 I waited outside the tennis club for 2 We finally got to the stadium just in 3 I was so nervous the first time I was in 4 I just play football for
5 Your salary depends on
6 I love that film and when it comes out 7 Tom works as a policeman and he’s on
G
A fun, and I don’t want to it as a job
B charge of the whole department. C time to see the match start.
D duty for about hours every night. E a long time but Peter didn’t appear. F on DVD, I’ll definitely get it. G the middle of cleaning my shoes. H how long you’ve been working here
Write your answers here Write the letter A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H next to the number.
G
1
Question Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) at the end of the line If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word at the end of the line Some lines have been done as examples.
FASHION DESIGNER Lines Answer
When I was 17, my father asked me about what jobs I was applying for It was
0 about
the moment I’d been dreading, but I couldn’t avoid it I said: “Dad, this may 00 be come as a shock to you, but I’m thinking of going to university.” He
looked
(4)me
I was serious But in the end I stuck to my plans I knew what I was good at, 5 I knew what I wanted and I knew how much to get it And I did After a 6 three-year course, I graduated with a degree in fashion design In my final year,
7 months before graduating, I was sent examples of my designs around the world
8 The directors of an Italian fashion company were so far impressed with my work
9 far
that I was given a contract for to design jackets for their summer collection And
10 for
at my graduation fashion show, there were no prouder parents than mine 11
Question Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL Write your answer in the numbered box below has been done as an example HOMEWORK
School inspectors have found that, contrary to all (0) children don’t (1) homework at all In fact, many more than their teachers suggest, either because of (2) _ about their marks or simply for (3) The inspectors’ findings add to the evidence of the powerful (4) effects of homework on pupils’ achievement The inspectors also recommend the (5) of “homework charters” These tell parents and children how much (6) work is expected and provide encouragement to schools to form links with parents who can
check that tasks are (7) completed
International (8) suggest that a typical 14-year-old does six hours homework in Britain, eight hours in Italy, and almost nine hours in Hungary,
Japan and Poland
EXPECT LIKE ANXIOUS ENJOY BENEFIT INTRODUCE ADD
PROPER COMPARE
Write your answers here. expectations
1
5
SECTION THREE: READING (6.0 pts)
Question Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. Write your answer in the numbered box below (0) has been done as an example.
HOW WE READ
Why did you decide to read this, and will you keep reading to the end? Do you expect to understand every (0) _ part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight’s (1) _? Common sense suggests that the answers to these questions depend on “readability” -whether the (2) _ matter is interesting, the argument clear and the (3) _ attractive But psychologists are discovering that to (4) _ why people read - and often don’t read - technical information, they have to examine not so much the writing as the reader
(5)Psychologists researching reading tend to assume that both beginners and (7) _ readers read everything put in front of them from start to finish There are (8) _ among them about the role of eyes, memory and brain during the process Some believe that fluent readers take (9) _ every letter or word they see; others (10) _ that readers rely on memory or context to carry them from one phrase to another But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same: reading starts, comprehension occurs, then reading stops
A simple B single C separated D sole
A term B period C time D gap
A subject B topic C content D text
A pattern B formation C layout D assembly
A ensure B determine C value D rate
A miss B omit C pass D ignore
A get B pay C take D make
A competent B sufficient C considerable D valid A objections B arguments C contests D separations
A up B over C out D in
10 A insist B direct C urge D press
Write your answers here You can write only the letter A, B, C or D.
0 B 10
Question Seven phrases/clauses have been removed from the following passage Read the passage and choose from the phrases/clauses A–H the one which fits each gap (1 – 6) There is one extra phrase/clause which you not need to use Write your answer in the numbered boxes There is an example (0).
A. shopping is a way of getting out and meeting people
B. for most of us in today’s busy world C than it did on the screen
D. without leaving the house E. from what it was
F. if you are already using it for business G. or make a phone call
H. where you can see
You no longer need to leave your house in order to shop! In fact you don’t even have to post a letter (0) _ – you simply use the Internet More and more shops are connecting to the Internet (1) _ what you would like to buy on your screen in your own living room I’m not suggesting you should get onto the Internet simply to be able to shop However, (2) _ , study, or other reasons, you might find it useful Just imagine, no more driving in traffic, no more trying to find a place to park, no more queuing in shops Now you can buy everything from a new garden seat to a gold ring (3) _
Of course there are disadvantages If you live on your own, especially if you don’t work or perhaps don’t leave the house much, (4) _ Also, if you don’t actually go to the shop, you can’t try to get another 10% off the price! Another problem could be if you are buying clothes – you may need to return some things if they don’t fit properly or if the color looks different (5) _
However, (6) _, time is what we haven’t got enough of Shopping on the Internet is probably not less expensive but it is simple, good fun and above all, it’s quick!
(6)0 G
Question Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space Write your answer in the numbered box below is an example.
TAKING IT EASY
Society has changed (0) _ many ways (1) _ the introduction of computers, and people’s lives at home and at the office have been affected Most people are working for fewer hours per week than they (2) _ to, and manufacturers and advertising agencies are becoming much (3) _ interested in how people spend this extra leisure time One recent report stated that, (4) _ the number of hobbies had not increased, each hobby (5) _ become much more specialized
A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would (6) _ spend time with their families (7) _ stay late in the office every day Home life is seen to be just as important (8) _ working Some companies now (9) _ managers take their annual holidays even if they don’t want to, because this leads to (10) _ an improvement in their performance if they have some rest
In (11) _ of these changes, some people are working harder than ever before The standard of exams is getting higher, and increased competition is (12) _ it harder to get into university than it was 20 years (13) _ Schoolchildren and students are now having to work (14) _ hard that in many cases they work longer hours than their parents.
Write your answers here
0 in
5
10 11 12 13 14
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5.0 pts)
Question Make any changes and addition to build the sentences from the cues given 0 I / not / much time, / so / not / use / Internet / very often.
I not have much time, so I don’t use the Internet very often 1 If we / go on / litter, / environment / serious / pollute.
_ 2 Ba’s parents / often / him / not / waste / time / play / computer games.
_ 3 She / ask / what aspect / learn / English / I / most difficult
_ 4 Although / he / severe / disabled / take part / variety / sports activities.
_ 5 I / sorry / I / break / your watch / but / I / have / it / repair / at the moment.
_ 6 Nam’s mother / tell / him / she / hear / TV / there / typhoon / come.
_ 7 My parents / not use / let / me / stay / late / when / I / little boy.
_ Question Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Use the word given in brackets You must use between three and five words, including the word given Don’t change the form of the word given has been done as an example.
0 The pond isn't deep enough to swim in (TOO) The pond is too shallow to swim in
(7)Do you _ a few questions?
2 “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael. (KNOW) Michael wanted to raining outside 3 He didn't feel very well but he went to work. (SPITE) He went to work very well 4 It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. (HAS) Tonight work late 5 Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me (TUAN) I was embarrassed by the at the party 6 You must exactly what the teacher tells you (CARRY) You must _ instructions exactly 7 They decided to advertise their house on the Internet. (PUT)
They decided _ their house on the Internet 8 Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well (ADDITION) Miss Lan had to finish the accounts several reports Question These days some of your neighbors drop litter in the area Despite your warning, they continue to dump rubbish Write a letter of about 120 – 150 words to the head of the local authorities to complain about the problem.
(Please DO NOT show your address, your name or signature in the letter.)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(8)HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT LẦN 1 SECTION ONE: (2.0 đ) Mỗi câu làm đạt 0.1 đ.
Part 1: (0.4 điểm) Part 2: (1.6 điểm)
I/ Listen to the passage and decide if the following statements are true (T)or False Mỗi câu
viết đạt 0.2 đ.
Ä The content of the tape in Listen Unit English ( page 77 )
1/ T 2/ T 3/ F 4/ F
II/ Listen and complete the following sentences(1,6 points) Mỗi câu viết đạt 0.2 đ.
LIVING WITH THE EARTHQUAKES Heavy fixtures, furniture, and appliances:
(1) bottom shelf of your bookshelves.
(2) fridge (3) washing machine.
Flying glass:
(4) mirrors.
(5) window.
Earthquakes drill:
(6) inside.
(8) under a strong table (8)doorway
(9)Question 1: (2.4 điểm)
0 B 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.B 12.B
Question 2: (1.4 điểm)
0 G 1.E 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.H 6.F 7.D
Question 3: (1.6 điểm)
1 be 2 3 out 4 me 5 6 much 8 was
Question 4: (1.6 điểm) 0 expectations
1 dislike 2 anxiety 3 enjoyment 4 beneficial
5 introduction 6 additional 7 properly 8 comparisons SECTION THREE: READING (6.0 pts) Mỗi câu làm đạt 0.2 đ
Question 1: (2 điểm)
0.B 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.A
Question 2: (1.2 điểm)
0 G 1.H 2.F 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.B
Question 3: (2.8 điểm)
0 in 3 more than 11 spite
1 since / with / following
4 although / while as 12 making
5 had make / insist 13 ago
2 used 6 rather 10 such / quite 14 so
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5.0 pts).
Question 1: (1.4 đ) Mỗi câu viết đạt 0.2 đ.
1. If we / go on / litter, / environment / serious / pollute.
- If we go on littering/dropping litter, the environment will become / be seriously polluted.
2. Ba’s parents / often / him / not / waste / time / play / computer games.
- Ba’s parents often ask (tell/advise/want/ ) him not to waste time playing computer games.
3. She / ask / what aspect / learn / English / I / most difficult
- She asked (me) what aspect of learning English I found (thought) most difficult. - She asks (me) what aspect of learning English I find (think) most difficult.
4. Although / he / severe / disabled / take part / variety / sports activities.
- Although he is/(was) severely disabled, he takes part/has taken part/(took part) in a variety
of sports activities.
5. I / sorry / I / break / your watch / but / I / have / it / repair / at the moment.
- I am sorry that I broke (have broken) your watch but I am having it repaired at the moment.
6. Nam’s mother / tell / him / she / hear / TV / there / typhoon / come.
- Nam’s mother told him (that) she heard on TV (that) there would be/was a typhoon coming (a typhoon that/which was coming)
7. My parents / not used / let / me / stay / late / when / I / little boy.
(10)Question 2: (1.6 đ) Mỗi câu viết đạt 0.2 đ.
1. Can I ask you a few questions? (IF)
Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
2. “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael. (KNOW)
Michael wanted to know if/whether it was raining outside.
3. He didn't feel very well but he went to work. (SPITE)
He went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
4. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. (HAS)
Tonight no one / nobody has to work late.
5. Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me (TUAN)
I was embarrassed by the way Tuan behaved at the party.
6. You must exactly what the teacher tells you (CARRY)
You must carry out the teacher’s instructions exactly.
7. They decided to advertise their house on the Internet (PUT)
They decided to put an advertisement for their house on the Internet.
8. Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well (ADDITION)
Miss Lan had to finish the accounts in addition to writing several reports.
Question 3: (2.0 pts)
Điểm thành phần viết (lá thư) đề nghị sau:
- Organization: Đúng dạng thư phàn nàn/khiếu nại (3 phần: mở đầu, nội dung, kết thúc) (0,5đ)
- Ideas: (Nội dung liên quan chặt chẽ với chủ đề đề thi: Nêu lý viết thư; thực thực
trạng vấn đề; đề nghị giải pháp; mong đợi giải ) (0,5đ)
- Discourse: (Thể khả viết mạch lạc, chặt chẽ; nối kết câu, chuyển mạch tốt) (0,25đ) - Sentence structure: Cấu trúc câu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng; câu linh hoạt (đơn, phức ) (0,5đ)
- Length: Viết đủ số lượng từ qui định (không dài ngắn) (0,25đ)