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TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU
KỲ THI GIÁO VIÊN GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2011-2012
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Điểm số: ……….Điểm chữ: ……… SỐ PHÁCH
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SECTION A: PHONETICS
1 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Circle A, B, C or D for your choice.
1 A worked B changed C fixed D brushed 2 A parachute B machine C chin D champagne 3 A legal B petal C pedal D level 4 A shower B owner C owe D power 5 A creamy B creature C creative D crease
2 Choose the words whose main stress is different from the others Circle A, B, C or D for your choice 1 A comfortable B constructive C divisible D miraculous
2 A economy B economic C ecology D economist 3 A engineer B volunteer C atmosphere D interfere
4 A interference B affectionate C unattended D differential 5 A certificate B geography C technology D technically
SECTION B: READING
1 You are going to read part of a leaflet prepared by an employment agency Choose the most suitable heading from the list A – F for each part Write the letter in the box next to the number.
A - FIRE B - FALLING C - FLYING D - CASTLE E - EXAMS D - DEATH THE MEANING OF DREAMS
We all have dreams and can often remember parts or images from them Here is a guide to the meanings of the most common images that appear in dreams
1 B
This is one of the most common images, typically showing insecurity and anxiety It may relate to a fear that a career or a relationship is coming to an end The fact that we are not hurt when we land represents a hope that things won't turn out too bad.
2 C
This common dream - which commonly involves using our own arms or leg power (rather than any kind of engine) - seems to represent a wish to escape from the problems we are facing in everyday life It may also represent a wish to achieve greater power.
3 D
This represents strength and power If the dreamers are inside, they are protected by the thick walls If they are outside and looking at it, they may desire that safety It is also sometimes the symbol of a woman
4 A
This is naturally associated with the passion and love, and, not surprisingly, the dangers that go with them In many cases, it shows that the dreamer is both attracted to passion but afraid of being burned.
(2)Anxiety dreams are very common when something is worrying us We are being put to the test. The mind remembers times in the past when we are nervous, and a common image is that of a test for which we were badly prepared.
2 Read the information below.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Choose the appropriate letters A-D to complete the statements Circle your choice. 1 What has research of the base revealed?
A There are cracks in the foundation. B The lines represent important events. C A superior race of people built it. D Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body. 2 Extraterrestrial beings are .
A researchers in Egyptology B astronomers in the ancient times C living being from other planets D very strong workers
3 What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A To permit the high priests to pray at night.
B To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. C To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
D To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. 4 The word “feat” in the first passage is closest in meaning to _.
A appendage B structure C festivity D accomplishment 5 What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A Pathways of the great solar bodies.
B Dates of important events taking place throughout time. C Astrological computation.
D Architect’s plans for the hidden passages.
6 In the second passage, the world “prophesied” is closest in meaning to . A terminated B foretold C precipitated D affiliated 7 What is the best title for the passage?
A Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops.
A Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid. C Symbolism of the Great Pyramid.
D Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
8 On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A Knowledge of the earth’s surface. B Advanced technology.
(3)A As a tomb for the Pharaoh. B As a solar observatory. C As a religious temple. D As an engineering feat.
10 Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World? A It is very old.
B It was built by a super race.
C It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
D It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies
SECTION C: LANGUAGE USE
1 Choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete the sentences Circle your choice. 1 I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have _ at it.
A a trial B a look C a taste D a go 2 Can you give me advice about _ ?
A to eat what B what should I eat C what for eating D what to eat 3 You’d better stop spending money, _ you will end up in debt.
A unless B otherwise C if D in case 4 A: “Do you still live there?” - B: “No, _ We’ve moved to a new house.”
A not now B I not live C any longer D not yet 5 At no time _ the house.
A they left B did they leave C left they D they did leave 6 Whenever we go camping, we like to _ the area for interesting plans and animals.
A discover B find out C explore D learn 7 _ Diana, congratulate her for me, will you?
A Should you see B If you saw C If you should see D If you have seen 8 On Christmas Eve, the family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house
A mere B entire C total D complete 9 _ evidence was required before the police could charge him with the crime.
A Far B Farther C Further D Many
10 _ appears considerably large at the horizon than it does over head is merely an optical illusion. A The Moon B That the Moon C When the Moon D The Moon which 2 There are SEVEN unnecessary words in the following passage Circle your choice.
Dear Tom,
I am writing to tell you that I have been appointed for Operations Manager at the City Zoo The zoo is a major tourist attraction, with over a million of visitors a year I shall be responsible for welcoming to the visitors and running all the activities in the zoo Accommodation is also provided, so I won't need to look for somewhere to live in My starting salary will be around $25.000, which isn't bad I'm really very looking forward to starting work there I hope I'll be able to cope with all the work I involved I must admit that I'm a little so nervous about it all. Hope to see you sometime soon.
Best wishes, Mary
3 Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word Write your answers in the numbered gaps.
(4)six hours, tired (6) frustrated, we eventually boarded the plane When we arrived (7) Athens, it was almost midnight, and (8) was no sign of any connection to Thessaloniki
4 Rewrite each of the sentences below so that it means the same as the original one. 1 Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
However 2 As soon as they set off, it began to rain.
Hardly 3 She knows a lot more about it than I do.
I don’t 4 My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview but I’m busy to that.
I must 5 Everybody think that the person who owns the house is living in Paris now.
The owner
5 Using the words given in brackets and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Do not change the word given Write 2-5 words in total. 1 I have not seen him since 2003
I 2003 (LAST) 2 I remember someone giving me a rubber doll on my 10th birthday.
I remember on my 10th birthday.
(GIVEN)
3 If you don't speak clearly, they won't understand you.
You have to …… they won't understand you (ELSE) 4 He doesn't know what's going on.
He what's going on (UNAWARE) 5 Mary is the quickest typist in our office.
Mary in our office. (QUICKLY)
(5)1 The charts below show the amount of fruit sale from ABC farm in December 2010 Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below You should write about 120 - 150 words.
December 2010 Fruit Sale
(6)2 It is said that group-work plays an important part in learning a language As a teacher of English, write an essay to your School Journal to show your opinions You should write about 180 - 200 words
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