Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.(10 pts)(2 points for each of the correct answers).. Choose the most suitable word for each space.[r]
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sở giáo dục đào tạo đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh năm học 2006- 2007 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 THPT Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể giao )
Ngày thi: 06 tháng năm 2007 ==========
(Thí sinh làm vào chỗ trống cho sẵn đề thi này)
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others’ (5 pts)
1 a vehicle b honest c Sarah d hostel
2 a stay b says c may d play
3 a measure b decision c pleasure d permission
4 a geology b honest c genuine d knowledge
5 a determine b tribe c triangle d trial
6 a ghost b hostage c lost d frosty
7 a phone b shone c bone d tone
8 a cooked b looked c naked d worked
9 a production b promotion c produce d progress
10 a permission b production c suggestion d conversation
Your answers:
1 10
II Choose a word whose stress falls on a different syllable from the others’ in each line (5 pts)
A- regional B- musical C- difference D- reception
A- provide B- adopt C- happen D- career
A- international B- Argentina C- apologize D- intonation
A- biology B- interviewer C- redundancy D- America
A- brilliant B- daily C- extreme D- protein
A- paper B- people C purpose D- police
A- enormous B- element C- animal D- elephant
A- property B- astronomer C- attitude D- summarize
A- iron B- forest C- forget D- teacher
10 A- occupation B- inflation C- international D- understand
Your answers:
1 10
III Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses (10 pts)
1 An honest person never thinks untruly or (sincere)
2 We thought it would be crowded, but only a (hand) came Our tomatoes are (ripe) nicely; they’ll be ready to eat in a week The (edit) staff consist of ten experienced journalists
5 There was a sudden (burst) of clapping and cheering as the scientist rose to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
6 The old fishing village is very (picture)
7 Oscar had eaten so much that he had to (loose) his belt The secretary was very busy all day dealing with (enquire) The crowd showed its (approve) by shouting insults at the players
10 (environment) are doing their best to make people aware of the danger of pollution
Your answers:
1 10
(2)IV Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (10 pts)
1 His pupils used to make him so angry that he threw books _ them
A over B towards C on D at
2 _ to hurt her feelings, he did not tell her the truth
A Not to want B Not wanting C To want not D Wanting not
3 He acted as if he _ in England before
A would not live B did not live C wouldn’t have lived D had never lived I found that she _ lived in that apartment
A no any longer B no longer C not any longer D not longer The committee _ a conclusion only after days of discussion
A achieved B reached C arrived D completed
6 You are always _ fault with what I
A thinking B seeing C discovering D finding
7 Can you _ me to the library, please?
A instruct B direct C describe D appoint
8 Now that I have lost the notes, we’ll have to _ without them
A remain B come C stay D go
9 _, that step is not safe!
A Look around B Look out C Look up D Look down
10 In spite of the thunderstorms, the children slept _ all night
A noisily B sensitively C soundly D quickly
Your answers:
1 10
V Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (10 pts)
a When I (1- buy) _ my new house I (2- ask) _ for a telephone The Post Office (3- tell) _ me (4- wait) _, but I (5- wait) _ a year now and my phone still (6- not come) _
b When I (7 - get) _ back after lunch, Jean (8- tell) _ me that somebody (9- phone) _ when I (10- be) _ out
c I (11- stay) _ in England for a few weeks now You see, I (12- be) _ a businessman and I (13- want) _ to improve my English I (14- attend) _ a special course in business English at the moment The course (15- last) _ three weeks
d If I (16- invite) _ to John’s wedding last week, I would have come
e Oh, here you are at last! I (17- look) _ for you all the morning Where you (18- be) _? f Oil lamps (19- use) _ for years before Thomas Edison discovered electric lights
g Thanks for your contribution to my project I (20- not be) _ able to complete it without your help
Your answers:
1 11 16 12 17 13 18 14 19 10 15 20
VI Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow (10 pts)
The last time I saw Ananda we talked at the top of a mountain, in his cave, on a wild spring day, looking across the plains to the sea He lived in a cave in Kataragama, the sacred place at the heart of Sri Lanka He said he could not leave it now that he had found he had everything he wanted His last painting was the blue rainbow that he had painted in colours from earth and stone over the doorway to his cave
(3)'There are snakes here, you know,' he said 'But they not bite if they know you are harmless Sometimes as I sit here thinking, they come and brush past me.'
I gave him a copy of the Sonnets to Orpheus, by Rilke He handed it back to me, gently 'I not read any more You keep it.' Then he took me up to the top of the mountain, just above his cave, and we walked slowly round the small tree he had planted there
Just before we parted, Ananda said to me, 'I had a dream about you last week I saw you in a small room, sitting quietly Out of the window behind you I saw mountains, snow-covered mountains You will find that room.'
'I hope so,'
I must have sounded doubtful, because he said again, 'No I am certain you will.' 'Was there anyone else in the room?'
'Yes Several people They were sitting with their backs to me and so I couldn't see who they were.' 'Do you have any idea where the room was?'
'No But it was very much like a room I once stayed in at a temple near Lhasa It was definitely a Tibetan room There was a large painting on the wall, but it was in shadow and so I cannot tell you what its subject was You have an inner relation with Tibet and Tibetan philosophy; you will have to explore it sooner or later!'
I walked down the hill, disbelieving and amazed at what Ananda had said He called after me, 'Be happy! Be happy!' and I turned and saw him on his rock, a small orange bird
1 How did Ananda look to the writer the first time he met him?
A thin B unhappy C pale D wise
2 What we learn of snakes in Ananda's cave?
A They can be dangerous B They not bite C They are frightened of Ananda D They make good pets Ananda dreamed of a room
A where they had been together B which he knew from a painting C which neither of them knew D where he had once stayed What was the writer's reaction to the description of the dream?
A He was astonished B He was afraid
C He was up set D He was disappointed
5 What we learn of Ananda's life?
A He was unable to read or write B He suffered from loneliness C He longed to return to Tibet D He had chosen to live in this way
Your answers:
1
VII Choose the most suitable word for each space (10 pts)
The Threat to the Environment
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in _(1) _ Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become _(2) _ if we not make an effort to _(3) _ them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are _(4) _ for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught _(5) _, and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat, the place where they live, is _(6) _
More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open _(7) _ than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better _(8) _ but these chemicals pollute the environment and _(9) _ wildlife The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones _(10) _, unless we can solve this problem
(4)A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct
A harm B safe C protect D serve
A hunted B chased C game D extinct
A lively B alive C for life D for living
A exhausting B departing C escaping D disappearing
A spaces B air C up D parts
A products B fields C herbs D crops
A spoil B harm C wound D wrong
10 A survived B over C missing D left
Your answers:
1 10
VIII Read the passage carefully and fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word (10 pts)
About a million different species of insects have been identified Yet, little is (1) _ about some of them Although insects vary so much in their shape and (2) _, they all have the same structure The (3) _ of an insect can be divided into three parts They are (4) _ the head, thorax and abdomen All insects have six legs, (5) _ in the unique case of the caterpillar which has more than six Moreover, most adult insects have (6) _ and can hence fly
Insects like ants, bees and termites are called social insects because they (7) _ in big groups and they work (8) _ Other insects like the mayfly and dragonfly, tend to live either in small groups (9) _ by itself Yet, there are insects like fleas and lice that live on other animals They are (10) _ parasites
Insects can be (11) _ everywhere except in the colder regions of the (12) _ In fact, almost every kind of plant and (13) _ has an insect that feeds on it Insects play a useful role (14) _ feeding on plants because they (15) _ to transfer pollen so that (16) _ plants can grow
In many of our (17) _, insects are considered as pests However, it is only when a home is (18) _ or the rubbish is uncleared, that insects will appear This is because uncleared rubbish provides (19) _ for the insects to live on In addition, insects will use it as a breeding (20) _ Yet, it is fascinating to observe how quickly insects have adjusted to the man-made environment
Your answers:
1 11 16 12 17 13 18 14 19 10 15 20
IX There is a mistake in each of the following sentences Underline it and write your corrections in the space provided An example has been done for you (0)
(10 pts)
0 Do you know what the difference there is between toads and frogs? The museum where I visited last Sunday was built in 1890
2 You must have been surprised when received a letter from me Could you be possibly give me some directions for your flat? Come and see me if you will have time this Sunday!
5 How unlucky! His house was in fire again
6 I saw a brilliant rock band performed at the Isle of Wight rock festival In the former Soviet Union launched the first man-made object into
space in 1957
8 They wouldn’t let me in the pub because I was below age The earthquake can be frightened to the whole village 10 The match was some more exciting than we had expected
Your answers
(5)X Use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given, to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (10 pts)
1 It's a pity you didn't tell me earlier! (wish)
I me earlier! They believe the burglar entered the house through an open window (got)
The burglar is the house through an open window I've never had such uncomfortable shoes (far)
These shoes are ones I’ve ever worn My flute is being repaired at the moment (am)
I _at the moment Mandy is excited about going to Greece on holiday (looking)
Mandy _to Greece on holiday It wasn't my intention to embarrass you (mean)
I _you It's not necessary for Pete to get a visa for Canada (need)
Pete a visa for Canada How long is it since you traveled abroad? (last)
When abroad? I haven't had a holiday for nearly a year (since)
It I had a holiday 10 Smoking in the cinema is forbidden (permitted)
You _in the cinema
XI Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.(10 pts)
1 I/ wet/ through/ if/ I/ know/ it / rain/ I/ take/ umbrella
please/ not/ interrupt/ before / I finish/ talk
she/ remind/ him/ go/ post office/ buy/ stamps
she/ refuse /lend / him/ more money/ because/ he/ already/ owe/ her/ lot
boy/ beg/ father/ help/ him/ homework
headmaster/ invite/ foreigners/ visit/ school
he/ instruct her/ switch on/ tape recorder/ then/ press/ record button
she/ promise/ send them/ postcard/ soon/ she arrive/ London
they/ recommend/ this scheme/ finish/ before/ rainy season
10 modern world/ computers/ already/ become/ part /our lives
The end
(6)ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TING ANH 12 THPT
năm học 2006- 2007Thi gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể giao đề) Ngày thi: 06 tháng năm 2007
(TỔNG ĐIỂM: 100)
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I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others’.(5 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D B D C A
6 A B C D 10 C
II Choose a word whose stress falls on a different syllable from the others’ in each line (5 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D C C B C D A B C 10 B
III Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses.(10 pts) (1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 insincerely picturesque
2 handful loosen
3 ripening enquiries
4 editorial disapproval
5 outburst 10 environmentalists
IV Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (10 pts) (1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D B D B B
6 D B D B 10 C
V Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (10 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 bought asked
3 told to wait
5 have waited / have been waiting hasn't come
7 got told
9 had phoned 10 was
11 have been staying/ have stayed 12 am
13 want 14 am attending
15 lasts / will last 16 had been invited
17 have been looking/ looked 18 have you been
19 had been used 20 would not have been
VI Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.(10 pts)(2 points for each of the correct answers)
1 B A C A D
VII Choose the most suitable word for each space (1 point for each of the correct answers) The Threat to the Environment
(7)VIII Read the passage carefully and fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word (10 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 known wings 11 found 16 new
2 size live 12 world 17 homes
3 body together 13 animal 18 dirty
4 called or 14 when 19 food
5 except 10 called 15 help 20 ground
IX There is a mistake in each of the following sentences Underline it and write your corrections in the space provided (10 pts)(1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 where received be will in
6 performed In
8 below frightened 10 some
→ → → → → → → → → →
which receiving
0 on
performing/ perform
under frightening
far/ much/a bit/ a lot
X Use between two and five words, including the word given, to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (1 point for each of the correct sentences)
1 I wish you had told me earlier
2 The burglar is believed to have got into the house through an open window These shoes are by far the most uncomfortable ones I’ve ever worn I am having my flute repaired at the moment
5 Many is looking forward to going to Greece on holiday I did not mean to embarrass you
7 Pete doesn’t need to get a visa for Canada When did you last travel abroad?
9 It is nearly a year since I had a holiday
10 You are not permitted to smoke in the cinema
XI Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences (1 point for each of the correct sentences)
1 I’ve got/am wet through If I had known it was going to rain / would rain, I would have taken an umbrella Please don’t interrupt me before I finish the talk
3 She reminds/reminded him to go to the PO/ post office to buy/and buy some stamps She refused to lend him any more money because he had already owed her a lot The boy begged his father to help him with/do/ to his homework
6 The headmaster (has) invited some foreigners to visit his school
7 He instructed her how to turn on the tape recorder, to then press the red button She promised to send them a postcard as soon as she arrived in London They recommend that this scheme be finished before the rainy season 10 In our/the modern world computers have already become part of our lives
The end
(8)năm học 2006- 2007
Thi gian lm bi: 180 phút (không kể giao đề) Ngày thi: 06 tháng năm 2007
(TỔNG ĐIỂM: 100)
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I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others’.(5 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D B D C A
6 A B C D 10 C
II Choose a word whose stress falls on a different syllable from the others’ in each line (5 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D C C B C D A B C 10 B
III Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses.(10 pts) (1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 insincerely picturesque
2 handful loosen
3 ripening enquiries
4 editorial disapproval
5 outburst 10 environmentalists
IV Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (10 pts) (1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 D B D B B
6 D B D B 10 C
V Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (10 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 bought asked
3 told to wait
5 have waited / have been waiting hasn't come
7 got told
9 had phoned 10 was
11 have been staying/ have stayed 12 am
13 want 14 am attending
15 lasts / will last 16 had been invited
17 have been looking/ looked 18 have you been
19 had been used 20 would not have been
VI Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.(10 pts)(2 points for each of the correct answers)
1 B A C A D
VII Choose the most suitable word for each space (1 point for each of the correct answers) The Threat to the Environment
(9)VIII Read the passage carefully and fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word (10 pts) (0.5 point for each of the correct answers)
1 known wings 11 found 16 new
2 size live 12 world 17 homes
3 body together 13 animal 18 dirty
4 called or 14 when 19 food
5 except 10 called 15 help 20 ground
IX There is a mistake in each of the following sentences Underline it and write your corrections in the space provided (10 pts)(1 point for each of the correct answers)
1 where received be will in
6 performed In
8 below frightened 10 some
→ → → → → → → → → →
which receiving
0 on
performing/ perform
under frightening
far/ much/a bit/ a lot
X Use between two and five words, including the word given, to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (1 point for each of the correct sentences)
1 I wish you had told me earlier
2 The burglar is believed to have got into the house through an open window These shoes are by far the most uncomfortable ones I’ve ever worn I am having my flute repaired at the moment
5 Many is looking forward to going to Greece on holiday I did not mean to embarrass you
7 Pete doesn’t need to get a visa for Canada When did you last travel abroad?
9 It is nearly a year since I had a holiday
10 You are not permitted to smoke in the cinema
XI Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences (1 point for each of the correct sentences)
1 I’ve got/am wet through If I had known it was going to rain / would rain, I would have taken an umbrella Please don’t interrupt me before I finish the talk
3 She reminds/reminded him to go to the PO/ post office to buy/and buy some stamps She refused to lend him any more money because he had already owed her a lot The boy begged his father to help him with/do/ to his homework
6 The headmaster (has) invited some foreigners to visit his school
7 He instructed her how to turn on the tape recorder, to then press the red button She promised to send them a postcard as soon as she arrived in London They recommend that this scheme be finished before the rainy season 10 In our/the modern world computers have already become part of our lives