6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ ANĐề chính thức (Đề thi gồm 05 trang ) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - BẢNG A Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH B ằ ng số : ………………………………… B ằ ng c hữ : ……………… ………………. G iá m kh ả o 1 : ……………………………………… G iá m kh ả o 2 : ……………………………………… SECTION A – PHONETICS I . C h oo s e t h e w or d w ho s e u nd e r l in e d p ar t i s pr ono u n c e d di f f e re n t l y fr om th at of t he ot her s. 1. A. s ur round B. s u r gical C. s u r render D. s u r vival 2. A. seiz ure B. meas ure C. confus ion D. tension 3. A. boot B. book C. hook D. fo o t 4. A. natu r e B. futu r e C. pictu r e D. matu r e 5. A. guilty B. busy C. bury D. build II . Ide nt ify t he wo rd wh os e s tr ess ed pa tt ern i s d if fer en t f ro m th at of t he ot her s. 6. A. innovation B. disappear C. understand D. identify 7. A. biography B. psychological C. approximate D. congratulate 8. A. curricumlum B. enthusiast C. subordinate D. democratic 9. A. university B. veterinary C. undergraduate D. geographical 10. A. quartermaster B. irrational C. development D. necessity Section B – vocabulary and grammar I . C ho o s e t h e be s t an s w e r f r o m A , B , C o r D . 11. Eighty kilometers is the fifty miles. A. equivalent of B. equivalent from C. equal of D. equal to 12. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion your previous good work. A. thanks to B. in the light of C. with a view to D. with regard to 13. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any on his movements. A. restriction B. obstacle C. veto D. regulation 14. The judge said the thief had shown complete for the law. A. ignorance B. negligence C. disregard D. disobedience 15. His face looks , but I can’t remember his name. A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar 16. of the workers has his own work. A. All B. Each C. Every D. Other 17. There’s a beautiful of the old city from the terrace of their mountain house. A. view B. aspect C. vision D. appearance 18. The secretary put me to the manager within a couple of minutes. A. across B. up C. over D. through 19. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in . A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 20. It is vital that we a change in people's attitudes. A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after 21. education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training. A. Primary B. Tertiary C. Secondary D. Intermediate 22. it were well paid, I would accept this proposal. A. Providing B. Unless C. But for D. If only 23. The police carried out a search for the missing diplomat. A. thorough B. through C. throughout D. thoughtful 24. Is he enough to take on so much responsibility? A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature 25. further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers. A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. II . The re is o ne mi sta ke in e ach o f t he fo ll owi ng se nt enc es . F in d a n d co r r e c t i t . 26. It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. 27. Being the biggest expanse of brackish water in the world, the Baltic Sea is of special interesting to scientists. 28. The United States receives a large amounts of revenue from taxation of tobacco products. 29. Not only cigarettes and alcohol is believed to be harmful to one’s health. 30. My computer has an internet connect which gives me access to all sorts of information. 31. A total of ten thousands of dollars was spent on radio advertising, although recent requests for budget-cutting measures. 32. Mrs. Gates appreciated serving breakfast in bed when she wasn't feeling well 33. Whistling or clapping our hands to get the person’s attention are considered impolite. 34. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air conditioning. 35. Found in the 12 th century, Oxford university ranks among the world’s oldest universities. Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 26. 31. 27. 32. 28. 33. 29. 34. 30. 35. Section C – reading I . R ea d t h e f o ll o w i n g p a ss a g e , a n d t h e n c h o o s e t h e b e s t a n s we r f r o m A , B , C o r D . East Somalia’s prolonged the shortage of rain, which has already caused food supply to fail and brought unemployment in farming areas, could also affect the production of electricity, and thus reduce the output from the nation’s mines. The mining industry, and especially copper mining, uses a huge amount of electricity and is almost completely dependent on the government Electricity Supply Commission. But the Commission has recently asked the mines what would happen if electricity supplies were reduced by ten, twenty or thirty percent. The Commission’s power stations which reduce the electricity using coal as fuel, are mostly situated near the large coalfields of Eastern Province. But this area has little water so the cooling towers at the power stations have to be supplied with water from elsewhere. The problem now is that water levels in all rivers and lakes have fallen dangerously low and, in some cases, are well below the intake pipes which feed into the pipelines which supply the cooling towers. In a separate attempt to solve the problem, engineers are spending some forty million dollars on building a series of small dams across the Haro river. It is hoped that these dams will make the water level at the Malawa Dam rise so that water can then be pumped through a new pipeline to the power stations. This will take time and it is now the dry season. Very little rain falls before October or November, and after a shortage which has lasted for four years and is believed to be the worst in two centuries, nobody can say whether the rain will be sufficient. The amount of electricity and water used by the mines has tended to increase in recent years. The mines which produce about half the country’s export earnings, need electricity in order to pump fresh air through their workings and to drive machines which crush vast quantities of rock. Each mine also has to provide accommodation for as many as three thousands workers. 36. How might East Somalia’s lack of rain affect electricity supplies and mining? A. Electricity supplies to mines may be cut by up to thirty percent. B. Copper mines may be unable to pump water by October. C. Copper mines are having to use less electricity D. Coal supplies are failing to reach power stations 37. Where does Electricity Supply Commission produce most of its electricity? A. At the Malawa Dam C. In Eastern Province B. Along the Haro River D. Near the copper mines 38. The action that the engineers are taking . A. should get enough water to the mines B. may not help if the rain is sufficient C. will use up a lot of electricity D. will become effective towards the end of the year 39. The engineers aim to . A. get more water into the Haro river C. dig out artificial lakes near the dam B. change the direction of the Haro river D. keep more water at the Malawa Dam 40. Why are the copper mines important to East Somlia? A. Their costs and production are rising. B. They bring in fifty percent of what the country earns. C. They train many skilled mechanics. D. Each mine employs approximately 3,000 people. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. II . Cho os e t he be st an sw er fr om A, B, C or D to f ill i n t he ga ps i n t h e f o ll o w i n g p a ss a g e . The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some (41) , people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they make. In truth the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what (42) his or her job enjoyable. The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (43) neatly, but comfortable. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are (44) . Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important (45) a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you (46) ? What are your interests and hobbies? Answer the questions fully and precisely. (47) , if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (48) , do not learn all your answer off (49) heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (50) you are to succeed. 41. A. explanations B. excuses C. reasons D. ideas 42. A. happens B. makes C. does D. causes 43. A. put on B. have on C. dress D. wear 44. A. enquired B. asked C. requested D. questioned 45. A. nature B. point C. character D. quality 46. A. considered B. wondered C. thought D. regarded 47. A. Such as B. Let’s say C. For instance D. That is 48. A. Despite B. Therefore C. However D. Although 49. A. on B. by C. at D. in 50. A. likely B. probable C. easy D. possible 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. II I. Fi ll in e ach n umb er ed ga p w it h o ne su it abl e wor d. A healthful lifestyle leads to a longer, happier, healthier life. Staying healthy means eating a well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding things that are bad for the (51) and mind. Nutrition plays a key role (52) maintaining good health and preventing many diseases. In spite of all the information available about diet, scientists still believe that good nutrition can (53) simple. There are several basic rules to follow. Keep fat intake low. Eat lots of foods high in carbon hydrates, (54) are the starches in grains, legumes (beans and peas), vegetables and some fruits. (55) too much sugar. Limit salt. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, which are high in (56) . A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle. (57) of proper physical exercise can cause tiredness, irritability, and poor general health. Physical fitness requires both aerobic exercise, such as running, bicycle riding, and swimming, (58) weight-lifting. muscle-strengthening exercise, such as Finally, good health is acquired by (59) no to bad habits such as smoking, drinking, and overeating and by avoiding situations that are constantly stressful. People can take their lives and happiness into their own (60) . Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. Section D – writing I . C om p l e t e t h e s e c on d s en t e n c e s o t h a t i t h a s t h e s a m e m e a ni n g a s t h e fi r s t o n e . 61. You could easily become quite ill unless you give up smoking. → Not . 62. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift. → Should 63. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success. → Timmy’s success has turned 64. Perhaps finding someone to replace her is proving difficult for him. → He appears …………………………………………………………………………… .…………………………… 65. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. → The man ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II . Use t he wo rd gi ven i n b ra cke ts an d mak e any n ece ss ary a d d i ti o n s t o w ri t e a n e w s e n t en c e i n s u c h a wa y t h at i t i s a s s i m i la r a s p o s si b l e i n m ea n i n g t o th e o ri g i n a l s e n t e n c e . D o N O T c h a n g e t h e f o r m o f th e g iv e n wo r d ( s) . 66. The cost of excursions is part of the price of the holiday. (includes) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67. Paula said I had caused the accident. (blamed) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68. The stereo was so powerful that I usually went deaf. (such) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69. They have been telling him that he should apply for this job. (encouraging) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70. That sort of behavior is deplorable, in my opinion. (approve) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I I I . W r i t e a c om p o s it i o n a b o u t 1 5 0 – 2 0 0 w o r d s o n t h e fo l l o wi n g t o p i c : “Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in learning English”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… - - - THE END - - - SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀTHI CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT – BẢNG A (Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang) SECTION A – PHONETICS I . C h oo s e the w o r d w h o s e u n d e r l in e d pa r t is p r o n ou n c e d d i f f e r e ntly f r o m that of the oth er s . (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C I I . I d e nt i f y t h e w o r d w ho s e s t r e s se d p a tt e r n is d i f f e r e n t f r o m that of the oth ers . (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. A SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I . C h oo s e the b e s t a n sw e r f r o m A , B , C or D . (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points) 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. C I I . T h e r e is o n e m i s t ake in e a c h of t h e fo l l o w ing se nt e n ce s . F ind and c o rr e c t i t . (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 26 studies (should) study 31 although despite/ in spite of 27 interesting interest 32 serving being served 28 amounts amount 33 are is 29 and but also 34 enough hot hot enough 30 connect connection 35 Found Founded SECTION C - READING I . R e ad t he fo l l o w ing pa s s ag e , and t h e n c hoo s e t h e b e s t an s w e r f r om A , B , C or D . (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. B I I . C hoo s e t he b e s t an s w e r f r o m A , B , C or D t o fi l l in the ga p s in the fo l l o w ing pa s s a ge . (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 41. C 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. A 1 I I I . F i l l i n e a c h nu m b e r e d gap w ith o n e s uitable w o r d. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 51. body 52. in 53. be 54. which 55. avoid 56. vitamins 57. lack 58. and 59. saying 60. hands SECTION D - WRITING I . C o m pl e te the s ec ond s e nt e n c e s o that i t h as t h e s a m e m e a n i n g as the fi r s t on e . (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 61. Not giving up smoking could easily mean your becoming quite ill. 62. Should there be a fire, please do not use the lift. 63. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 64. He appears to be having difficulty finding someone to replace her. 65. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car. I I . U s e t he w o r d gi v e n in b r a c k e ts and m ake any n ecess a r y add i t ions to w r ite a n e w s e nt e n c e i n s u c h a w ay that i t is as s i m i l ar as po s s i b l e in m e a ning t o the o r iginal s e n t e n c e . D o N O T c ha n ge the fo r m of the g i v e n w o r d (s) . (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 66. The price of the holiday includes the cost of excursions. 67. Paula blamed me for causing/ having caused the accident. 68. It was such a powerful stereo that I usually went deaf. 69. They have been encouraging him to apply for this job. 70. I do not approve of that sort of behavior. I I I . W r i te a c o m po s it i on about 150 - 200 w o r ds on the foll o w i n g to p i c : (15 points) “Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students“ speaking skill and interest in learning English–. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? N o t es : The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and as details as appropriate. 2. Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper- secondary school students. 3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers. Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. TOTAL: 100 / 5 = 20 2 . character D. quality 46. A. considered B. wondered C. thought D. regarded 47. A. Such as B. Let’s say C. For instance D. That is 48. A. Despite B. Therefore C Ide nt ify t he wo rd wh os e s tr ess ed pa tt ern i s d if fer en t f ro m th at of t he ot her s. 6. A. innovation B. disappear C. understand D. identify