Language: 0.5 point : a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students5. Presentation: 0.5 point : coherence, co[r]
(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO NAM ĐỊNH
đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 12 chuyên Năm học 2007-2008
Môn:TIẾNG ANH - Đề số
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
Đề thi gồm 11 trang
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SỐ PHÁCH
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PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your option: (1.5 points)
1 I’m not all that interested in politics and _ affairs
A actual B recent C modern D current
2 After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe _ in the Far East
A refuge B sanctuary C haven D asylum
3 Because of the dominance of retail chain-stores, most shopping centres show the same bland _ and no imagination
A similarity B likeness C equality D uniformity
4 Kylie’s new song ought to well in the charts-it’s got good lyrics and a nice
A catchy B harmonious C melodious D strident
5 Some intriguing new facts _ to light during the course of the investigation
A came B brought C turned D made
6 Conservationists are worried that many potentially valuable _ of plants and animals are threatened with extinction
A examples B variations C species D brands
7 My dog’s being very difficult at the moment; I don’t know what the trouble is but he just not eat
A shall B will C may D has
8 The evidence that carbon dioxide levels are rising is _
A inevitable B unavoidable C indelible D undeniable
9 The pollution problems in the town have been _ by mass tourism in the summer months
A exacerbated B developed C augmented D contributed
10 During the height of the season, tourists arrive in _ to see Shakespeare’s birthplace
A loads B flocks C shoals D droves
11 You really shouldn’t buy that car I know the engine is fine, but most of the bodywork has been away by rust
A eaten B dissolved C erased D crumbled
(2)12 The Pyramids are perhaps the most famous of the seven of the ancient world
A structures B spectacles C wonders D constructions 13 I’ve given up trying to make my sister see sense, and now I’m _ to the fact that
she is going to marry Jason
A adapted B resigned C adjusted D accepted 14 They split up on very bad terms and went through a bitter and divorce
A acrid B aggravated C aggrieved D acrimonious 15 I am rather suspicious of your brother’s sudden concern for your welfare and fear
that he may have _ motives
A underlying B concealed C secondary D ulterior
II Write the correct form of each word in capital letters on the right in the numbered spaces provided: (1.0 point)
A man takes a single (1) _ of a substance and puts it in his mouth Instantly he is transported to another world, a place of surreal visions and swirling colours He rushes (2) _ into this parallel universe What is this (3) _ compound with the power to induce such a mind-blowing trip? Is it some kind of drug that makes the user hallucinate? No, it’s just a humble cereal ad on TV The Fruity Wheat ad is the latest in a long line of (4) _ ads whose imagery appears to draw on the effects of mind-altering substances Colin Rees of the ‘Stop TV Advertising’ group, said: ‘I find this and other such ads totally (5) _ Take this stuff and you will experience something out of this world – the (6) _ of the ad seems clear to me The companies who make them will say that any relation to drugs is just one (7) _ of the advert, and not one that they (8) _ When I complained about this ad, I was told that it didn’t contain any (9) _ messages I thought that was a bit rich – I think the message in it is blatantly obvious! And I don’t think we should be giving TV viewers any (10) _ in that respect.’
1 SPOON 2 HEAD 3 TERRIFY
4 CONTROVERSY
5 ACCEPT 6 IMPLY 7 INTERPRET 8 INTENTION 9 CONSCIOUS 10 ENCOURAGE III Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition Write your answers in the spaces provided: (1.0 point)
(3)IV The passage below contains 15 errors Most of the lines have a mistake, underline and correct them Some lines are correct, leave them blank Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right Line has been done as an example (1.5 points)
Man has usually depended on plants of food and many other useful products For this reason, farming is that of the world’s most important industries At firstly, early man did not know how to plant seeds and raise crops He gathered wide fruits and vegetables where he found them Then man discovered what to grow his own food He planted seeds and waited for the crop to grow For the first time, he could be reasonable sure of his food supply He could settle down and build shelters in the places which he grew food
Population began to increase; the demand of food became greater Old-fashioned tools and farming methods were inefficient at meeting the demand So man cultivated more and more land and discovered more complicated machines to make his work easy Tractors replaced horses and other farm animals Scientists studied and experimented in plants They told farmers how to control plant diseases, and how to grow bigger and better crops Now another man, with knowledge of plants and the help of machine, can cultivate hundreds of acres He can raise plants which not originally grow in the soil or weather of his community
Line
1 _for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ 15 _ 16 _ 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ 21 _ V Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the passage Write your answers in the spaces provided: (1.0 point)
My parents and I came to live in the United States when I was five years old Although my family is now very comfortable, at first we had a hard time (1 adjust) _ to life here We (2 think) _ that everybody in America was very rich Imagine our surprise when we learned that it was hard for many people, my father included, to make a living My father (3. work) _ as a dentist in Europe before we came here 20 years ago Here he couldn’t work as a dentist right away because he hadn’t passed the state examination yet While I was studying for the dentist examination, he worked in a dental laboratory in order to support his family He (4. practice) here for 20 years now and has gained some recognition
My mother, too, (5. be) _ happy here She got a degree in finance years ago and now (6. own) _ her one profitable copy centre As soon as she (7. find) _ some suitable investors, she is going to set up some franchises
I myself (8. have) _ a wonderful life Last year I got my law degree and since then I have been working in a small firm where I am very happy At the end of years, I (9. establish) _ myself as a competent professional
(4)VI Insert a, an, the or X (zero article) where necessary (0) is an example (1.0 point)
The word processor and (0) the calculator are without (1) shadow of doubt here to say, and in many respects our lives are much richer for them But (2) teachers and other academics are claiming that we are now starting to feel (3) first significant wave of their effects on (4) generation of (5) users It seems nobody under (6) age of 20 can spell or add up any more Even several professors at leading university have commented on (7) detrimental effect (8) digital revolution has had on the most intelligent young minds in the country The problem, evidently, lies with (9) automatic spell-check now widely available on (10) word processing software
PART II: READING
I Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph (A-I) from the list of headings below Write the appropriate numbers (I-XIII) in the spaces provided (F) is an example (1.6 points)
A _
The chances are that you have already drunk a glass of tea today Perhaps, you are sipping one as you read this Tea, now an everyday beverage in many parts of the world, has over the centuries been an important part of rituals of hospitality both in the home and in wider society
B
Tea originated in China, and in Eastern Asia tea making and drinking ceremonies have been popular for centuries Tea was first shipped to North Western Europe by English and Dutch maritime traders in the sixteen century At about the same time, a land route from the Far East, via Moscow, to Europe was opened up Tea also figured in America’s bid for independence from British rule-the Boston Tea party
C _
As, over the last four hundred years, tea leaves became available throughout much of Asia and Europe, the ways in which tea was drunk changed The Chinese considered the quality of the leaves and the ways in which they were cured all important People in other cultures added new ingredients besides tea-leaves and hot water They drank tea with milk, sugar, spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and herbs such as mint or sage The variations are endless For example, in Western Sudan on the edge of the Sahara Desert, sesame oil is added to milky tea on cold mornings In England tea, unlike coffee, acquired a reputation as a therapeutic drink that promoted health Indeed, in European and Arab countries as well as in Persia and Russia, tea was praised for its restorative and health giving properties One Dutch physician, Cornelius Blankart, advised that to maintain health a minimum of eight to ten cups a day should be drunk, and that up to 50 to 100 daily cups could be consumed with safety
D. _
While European coffee houses were frequented by men discussing politics and closing business deals, respectable mid-class women stayed at home and health tea parties When the price of tea fell in the nineteen century poor people took up the drink with enthusiasm Different grades and blends of tea were sold to suit every pocket
(5)Throughout the world today, few religious groups object to tea drinking In Islamic cultures, where drinking of alcohol is forbidden, tea and coffee consumption is an important part of social life However, Seven-Day Adventists, recognizing the beverage as a drug containing the stimulant caffeine, frown upon the drinking of tea
F XIII (example)
Nomadic Bedouin are well-known for traditions of hospitality in the desert According to Middle Eastern tradition, guests are served both tea and coffee from pots kept ready on the fires of guest tents where men of the family and male visitors gather Cups of ‘bitter’ cardamom coffee and glasses of sugared tea should be constantly refilled by the host
G. _
For over a thousand years, Arab traders have been bringing Islamic culture, including tea drinking, to northern and western Africa Techniques of tea preparation and the ceremonial involved have been adapted In West African countries, such as Senegal and The Gambia, it is fashionable for young men to gather in small groups to brew Chinese ‘gunpowder’ tea The tea is boiled with large amounts of sugar for a long time
H
Tea drinking in India remains an important part of daily life There, tea made entirely with milk is popular ‘Chai’ is made by boiling milk and adding tea, sugar and some spices This form of tea making has crossed the Indian Ocean and is also popular in East Africa, where tea is considered best when it is either very milky or made with water only Curiously, this ‘milk or water’ formula has been carried over to the preparation of instant coffee, which is served in cafes as either black, or sprinkled on a cup of hot milk
I _
In Britain, coffee drinking, particularly in the informal atmosphere of coffee shops, is currently in vogue Yet, the convention of afternoon lingers At conferences, it remains common practice to serve coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon Contemporary China, too, remains true to its long tradition Delegates at conferences and seminars are served tea in cups with lids to keep the infusion hot The cups are topped up throughout the proceedings There are as yet no signs of coffee at such occasions
List of headings:
I Diverse drinking methods
II Limited objections to drinking tea
III Today’s continuing tradition – in Britain and China IV Tea – a beverage of hospitality
V An important addition – tea with milk VI Tea and alcohol
VII The everyday beverage in all parts of the world VIII Tea on the move
IX African tea
X The fall in the cost of tea XI The value of tea
XII Tea-drinking in Africa
(6)II Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers (1.5 points)
Reports that government is about to (1) _ the go ahead to plans for the building of a new runway at London’s Gatwick airport have angered local (2) _ and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution The (3) _ plans also include permission for additional night flights and will (4) _ the compulsory purchase of farm land, (5) the demolition of a number of private homes According to sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned by the increasing (6) _ of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further runways in the foreseeable (7) Gatwick is widely (8) as a better (9) for expansion than London’s third airport, Stansted, which still (10) from poor transport links A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, (11) up of local people, accused the government of (12) back on promises made before the General Election ‘We were told then that the airport authority had no (13) of building another runway, and we believe that the government has a duty to (14) its pledge’ Prominent figures in the government are also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is (15) as saying that reports were ‘misleading’ However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected
1 A sign B make C give D approve
2 A inhabitants B dwellers C occupants D residents A controversial B debatable C notorious D doubtful
4 A involve B concern C assume D need
5 A further to B as well as C moreover D what’s more
6 A sum B size C volume D length
7 A years B period C time D future
8 A regarded B believed C felt D held
9 A potential B outlook C prospect D likelihood 10 A affects B undergoes C experiences D suffers
11 A made B set C brought D taken
12 A getting B falling C going D turning
13 A desire B intention C wish D objective
14 A bear out B count on C pull off D stand by
15 A quoted B known C thought D written
III Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow by circling A, B, C or D to indicate your answers (1.2 points)
(7)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 boycott 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's 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 word 'alarming' in line 5?
A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 5?
A act B situation C contrast D trade
4 The word 'poachers' as used in line could be best replaced by which of the following?
A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters
5 The word 'callousness' in line could best be replaced by which of the following?
A indirectness B independence
C incompetence D insensitivity
6 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 a contrast D specific and general information
7 What does the word 'this' in line refer 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
8 Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A lines 1-3 B lines 5-7 C lines 10-12 D lines 13-15 Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated' in line 13?
A set aside B combined C organized D taken off 10 The word 'defray' in line 15 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A lower B raise
C make a payment on D make an investment toward 11 What does the term 'international boycott' in line 18 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
12 Which of the following best describe the author's attitude?
(8)IV Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only one word in each space Write your answers in the spaces provided There is an example at the beginning (0) (1.5 points)
Hannibal the giant catfish
A giant catfish dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal – on (0) account of the fact that it regurgitated fish when it was caught – has been removed to stop it wrecking a West Sussex lake’s ecosystem Environment agencies confessed (1) being extremely surprised by their catch Wels catfish are fierce predators and can eat ducks and small mammals They are never normally found very (2) away from the warmer waters of southern Europe, and Hannibal should (3) have been there at all Staff had been routinely netting the lake in (4) to assess fish stocks when Hannibal was caught He weighed 15 pounds, but the European record for (5) a fish is 62 pounds Officials feared that Hannibal would clear the 30-acre lake of fish if it reached its full potential length of 16 feet The 57 roach and bream it had eaten just (6) it was caught compare with the average number of fish eaten by a large pike It is believed that (7) with an unwanted pet, or an angler who relished catching the fish, which is ‘extremely powerful and (8) up a hard fight’, had released it (9) the lake illegally The environment agency spokesman said the catfish had been ‘wreaking havoc’, chomping its way (10) fish stocks and upsetting the natural (11) of nature Last night, Hannibal was moved to a new home in the care of the keepers of the Sea Life Centre at Brighton, (12) job it will be to feed him in the manner to (13) he has become accustomed And for anyone out there tempted to keep a Wels catfish (14) they be lucky enough to find one, remember that the fish can only be kept on (15) that the owner has a license
V Complete this summary of Marisol’s trip Fill each gap with a word or expression to with airports and traveling by air from the list below There are more words and phrases than you need Write your answers in the spaces provided (1.2 points)
duty-free took off immigration departure lounge
cockpit runway stewardess check-in
passengers customs landed scheduled
excess baggage charter crew baggage claim
boarding card aisle pilot steps
(9)(7) _ The plane took off from the (8) _ and the flight went smoothly After she had had a meal, the air stewardess came round offering (9) _ goods Marisol bought some perfume and cigarettes As soon as the plane had (10) _ at London Airport, she went to the (11) _ area to pick up her luggage At first, she thought she had lost it and gave a description to a clerk Fortunately, just as she was about to leave the airport, the luggage turned up Half an hour later, she passed through (12) _ and immigration and met her friend and her parents who had been waiting for her
PART III: WRITING
I For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words in bold These words must not be altered in any way (0.5 point)
1 Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem (blame)
Changes in the water table have adversely affected the monuments (damage)
A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely (probability)
You must accept the fact that she has left you (terms)
The report says that the pyramids will deteriorate (deterioration)
II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (0.5 point)
1 I was very annoyed by his refusal to listen to reason
What The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three
months
The company’s recruitment policy has _ It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes
The Prime Minister _ I am absolutely sure he took the money on purpose
He couldn’t possibly Winning the crossword competition made him extremely happy
He was absolutely III The table below shows personal savings as a percentage of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000.
Summarize the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and makes any relevant comparisons. (2.0 points)
(10)Personal savings as a percentage of personal income
1970 1990 2000
Canada 5.6 11.5 1.9
France 18.7 12.5 13.6
Germany 13.8 13.8 11.8*
Italy 29.5 17.6 11.4
Japan 17.6 12.1 13.6
UK 9.2 8.2 11.1
USA 8.2 5.5 4.0
*2000 percentage is for Germany post reunification
(11)IV Write about the following topic: (3.0 points)
We live today in an electronic information age It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience You should write at least 250 words
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-SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO NAM ĐỊNH
đáp án đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 12 chuyên Năm học 2007-2008
Môn:TIẾNG ANH - Đề số
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7 points)
I Choose the best option: 1.5 p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1.D 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.D 9.A 10.D 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.D
II Give the correct form of the words: 1.0p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 spoonful headlong terrifying controversial unacceptable implication interpretation intended subconscious 10 encouragement
III Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition: 1.0p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 from for by by under for to along/on for 10 with
IV Identify and correct mistakes: 1.5p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
Line 2: that one Line 3: firstly first Line 5: wide wild Line 6: what how
Line 8: reasonable reasonably Line 9: which where
Line 11: of for
Line 13: at in
Line 14: discovered invented Line 15: easy easier
Line 17: in with
Line 18: another one/ a Line 19: machine machines Line 20: does did
Line 21: weather climate
V Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets: 1.0p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 adjusting had thought had been working has been practising has been
6 owns finds
8 have been having will have established 10 will have lived
(13)1 a x the a x the the the the 10 x PART II: READING (7 points)
I.Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph: 1.6p - 0.2p for each correct answer.
A IV B VIII C I D X
E II G XII H V I III
II Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space: 1.5p - 0.1p for each correct answer. 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.D 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.A
III Read the passage and answer the questions: 1.2p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.C 11.B 12.B
IV Read and fill in the blanks: 1.5p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 to far not order such before
7 someone/ somebody puts/ put
9 into 10 through 11 balance 12 whose 13 which 14 should 15 condition
V Fill each gap with a word or expression from the list: 1.2p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 scheduled check-in boarding card excess baggage aisle
6 departure lounge
7 crew runway duty-free 10 landed
(14)I Write a new sentence: 0.5p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 Mass tourism is partly to blame for (causing) the problem
2 Changes in the water table have done a lot of damage to the monuments In all probability, there will be a rise in temperature in the next century You must come to terms with the fact that she has left you
5 The report says (that) there will be further deterioration in (the condition of) the pyramids
II Finish 2nd sentences: 0.5p - 0.1p for each correct answer.
1 What really annoyed me was his refusal to listen to reason
2 The company’s recruitment policy has been under review for the last three months The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes
4 He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by mistake
5 He was absolutely thrilled/ delighted to win/ to have won/ at winning the crossword competition
III Writing: points Marking scheme
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1 Content:1.0 point: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2 Language:0.5 point: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
3 Presentation: 0.5 point: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
IV Writing: points Marking scheme
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1 Content:1.5 points: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2 Language:0.8 point: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
3 Presentation: 0.7 point: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students