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BỘ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH TIẾNG ANH 12 (Có đáp án) ĐỀ HỌC SINH GIỎI VỊNG TỈNH NĂM 2008-2009 SECTION 1: LISTENING I Listen to the dialogue between Joyce and a woman and then fill in the each blank with ONE word You will hear the recording two times W: So tell me about your (1) _, Joyce J: Well, it’s really small town W: What is it like there? J: Oh, I think it’s very (2) _ place W: Really? Why? J: Well, there is nothing to No good (3) _ No nightlife of any kind W: Uh, that’s too bad But small towns are pretty (4) _ to live in J: Well, yeah, it is (5) _ cheap And lots of people love it because it’s very (6) _ W: Yeah? J: Uh-huh It has great (7) _- lots of mountains and rivers, lakes, trees… W: Well, I don’t know, Joyce It (8) _ like a lovely place! J: Well, yeah, if you like to go hiking in the summer and (9) _ in the winter But, you know, I’m not the (10) _ type! I’m a real city person II Listen to the letter Circle the words you hear You will hear the recording two times a delicious g warm m big s friendly b happy h thin n loud t lucky c new i long o dangerous u sharp d nice j straight p safe e cold k jealous q fair f tall l small r interesting SECTION 2: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence: (10Ms) The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked …………… on workers A cause B effect C impact D consequence The government …………………… the flood victims with food, clothes and money A gave B provided C offered D presented More and more people …………………… of food poisoning nowadays A exist B survive C die D starve The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night …………………… A loss of sight B lack of vision C invisibility D blindness When you take ice out of the freezer, it …………………… A melts B dissolves C softens D disappears There are many …………………… of pollution in our modern world A resources B sources C bases D foundation Many people …………………… that natural resources will never be use up A view B regard C consider D believe Using the computer competently is an important ……………… to help one get a good job A reason B aspect C factor D issue George wants £1000 for his car, but I don’t think it’s …………… as much as that A worth B cost C valued D priced 10 “Did Jenny say anything about her sister?”-No, she didn’t …………… her at all A remind B remark C refer D mention II Choose the underlined part ( A, B, C, or D ) that is incorrect: (15Ms) Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration A B C D funds from the government The first things a new international student must include renting an apartment, A B registering for classes, and to get to know the city C D When parents allow his children to spend many hours watching television, the children A B are not likely to be physically fit C D Christianity has become a worldwide religion since it has begun almost two thousand A B C D years ago As the population of Africa continues to grow, animals will continue to lose theirs natural A B C D habitat Actually, by the time Columbus arrived to America in 1492, other Europeans had already A B C D reached the New World The most Americans were killed in World War II than in any other war since the birth of A B C D the nation Antarctica, which is largely covered by ice, receive hardly any rainfall A B C D Jessica is only an amateur, but she sings sweeter than most professionals A B C D 10 Mrs Adams was surprising that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski A B C D 11 A cure for the common cold, causing by a virus, has not been found A B C D 12 Amelia Earhart, that was one of the pioneers in aviation, attempted to fly the world in A B C 1937, but she and her plane mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean D 13 His last test results showed he was the quickest typist, yet he was the less accurate of all the applicants A B C D 14 That secretary of mine is so efficient that she always amazes myself with her speed A B C D 15 A problem it has caused setbacks and we have been forced to change the final date of A B C completion if we want to avoid being penalized D III Supply the suitable form of the words in brackets: (10Ms) Different (1) _ (conserve) efforts have been made in order to (2) _ (danger) species The Red List – (3) _ (globe) list of endangered and vulnerable animal species – has been introduced to raise people’s awareness of conservation needs Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and (4) _(hunt) Another _ (conserve) effort is the development of wildlife habitat (5) _ (reserve) as they are suitable for the (6) _ (survive) of a wide range of species The current globe extinction crisis is one of the (7) (great) challenges to mankind To preserve the earth’s (8) (value) biodiversity for future generations, the protection of (danger) species and their habitats should be a top (9) _ (prior) for international organizations, (10) (govern) agencies, industry and individuals IV Put the verb in parentheses in correct tenses: (10Ms) John has always traveled a lot In fact, he was only two years old when he first flew to the US His mother is Italian and his father is American John was born in France, but his parents (meet) in Cologne, Germany after they (live)………… there for five years They had met one day while John’s father was reading a book in the library and his mother (sit) …………… beside him John (travel) a lot because his parents also travel a lot As a matter of fact, John is visiting his parents in France at the moment He lives in New York now, but (visit)…….……… his parents for the last few weeks He really enjoys living in New York, but he also loves coming to visit his parents at least once a year This year he (fly) over 5,000 miles for his job He has been working for Jackson & Co for almost two years now He (be)……… … … pretty sure that he (work) for them next year as well His job requires a lot of travel In fact, by the end of this year, he (travel)… ……….…… over 120,000 miles! His next journey will be to Australia He really doesn’t like going to Australia because it is so far This time he 10 (fly) from Paris after a meeting with the company’s French partner He will have been sitting for over 18 hours by the time he arrives! V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence: (25Ms) Do you know _? A who how many people go on Sundays to church B who go to church on Sundays how many people C how many people who go on Sundays to church D how many people who go to church on Sundays We watch the cat the tree A climbed B climb C had climbed D was climbing If we had known your new address, we to see you A came B will come C would come D would have come You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to is at the desk A whoever B who C whom D which He looked forward to his first pay packet A receive B have received C be receiving D receiving Carol refused; , her answer was “no” A in other words B otherwise C words for words D however If you see Tom _ you mind _ him to get in touch with me? A will / reminding B will / to remind C would / reminding D would / to remind _ I hear that song, I think of you A Whatever B Forever C Whenever D However “Let’s go dancing, _?” – “Yes, let’s.” A will we B don’t we C we D shall we 10 I wish I _ all about this matter a week ago A knew B know C had known D B & C are correct 11 He was _ he could not wake up A very tired that B such tired that C too tired that D so tired that 12 Joan asked _ A if there was coffee B there was coffee C was there coffee D where was the coffee 13 She didn’t know _ to have fish or chicken for lunch A both B whether C neither D as 14 For lunch, you may have _ fish or chicken A both B neither C not only D either 15 I suppose there’s a lot _ between now and the first show A to be done B done C we D to have done 16 I my house That is why there is all this mess A had – paint B have – paint C had had - paint D am having – painted C not to be late D he is not late 17 I warned him _ A to be not late B don’t be late 18 I should have _ my hair cut weeks ago, but just don’t seem to have had time A let B made C had D gotten 19 I could not cut the grass because the machine _ a few days previously A broke down B has been broken C had broken down D breaks down 20 If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop _ by every little thing that happens A bothering B being bothered C to bother D to be bothered C waiting D waited 21 He was made _ for two hours A to wait B wait 22 My boss is angry with me I didn’t all the work that I _ last week A should B should have done C must have done D might have done 23 Ann is not at home She’s to dinner A been B gone C went D being 24 “Where are my jeans?” “They _ at the moment Sorry.” A are washing B were washed C are washed D are being washed 25 The film was There was so much blood in it A horrify B horrified C horrifying D being horrified SECTION 3: READING I Rearrange the following five paragraphs A One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud is a distraction to others Examination that factors related to the historical development of silent reading reveals that it became the usual mode of reading for most adult reading tasks mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character B By the end of the century students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use skills in reading them which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader The social, cultural, and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied C Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteen century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud Only during the nineteen century did silent reading become commonplace D Towards the end of the century there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully, and over whether the reading of material such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening Indeed this argument remains with us still in education However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literary culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialized readership on the other E The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy, and thus in the number of readers As readers increased, so the number of potential listeners declined, and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers Your answers: -4 II Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete it An unlucky day Helen packed a small suitcase, said goodbye to her mother and hurried out of the house to (1) to the station There was no one (2) waiting at the bus stop, so it looked as if a bus had just left Helen looked at her watch anxiously; it was already two o’clock Her train left at two thirty, and since it would (3) at least twenty minutes to reach the station, she did not have much time to (4) , even if a bus came along at once Just then a taxi came slowly down the road Helen knew that the (5) to the station was at least two dollars, which was more than she could (6) _, but she quickly made her (7) _ that it would be well (8) _ the extra expense in order to be sure of catching the train So she stopped the taxi and got in she told the driver that she had to catch the train which left at half past two The man nodded and said that he would take a short (9) _ to get her to the station in good time All went well until, just as they were coming out of a side street into the (10) _ that lead to the station, the taxi ran (11) _ a car There was a loud crash and Helen was thrown (12) _ so violently that she hit her head on the front seat Both drivers got out and began (13) _ each other Helen got out as (14) _ to ask them to stop quarrelling, but (15) _ took any notice of her at all A go on bus B get the bus C drive taxi D catch the bus A else B other C person D more A be B take A spend B wait for C spare D go A cost B expense C fare D money A pay B afford C give A decision C waste B mind D lose D have C head D own A cheap B done A time B way 10 A main road B main side street C alley D train 11 A off B up C for D into 12 A forward B over C for D worth C cut D road C up D hard 13 A shouting B to shout at C to shout for D shouting to 14 A well B soon C much D if 15 A none B no one C neither D both of them III Read the two passages and choose the best answer to the questions or to complete the statements PASSAGE 1: A pilot cannot fly by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms What is the main topic of this passage? A The nature of radar B History of radar C Alternatives to radar D Types of ranging According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A Shape B Size C Speed D Weight The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _ A “specified” B “resembled” C “illustrated” D “justified” The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _ A “exclaims” B “yells” C “shoots” D “whispers” Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? A argumentative B explanatory C humorous D imaginative According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _ A the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set Which type of waves does radar use? A tidal B sound C heat D radio The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _ A sending B searching for C ranging D repairing Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A A history of flying B Other uses of radar C The technology used by pilots D Uses of some technology 10 What might be inferred about radar? A It takes the place of a radio B It has improved navigational safety C It was developed from a study of sound waves D It gave birth to the invention of the airplane PASSAGE 2: Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane Electricity, however, is the only zeroemission option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway today The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A vans B trains C planes D trolleys The author’s purpose in the passage is to A criticize conventional vehicles B support the invention of electric cars C narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles D describe the possibilities for transportation in the future The passage would most likely be followed by details about A automated freeways B pollution restrictions in the future C the neighborhood of the future D electric shuttle buses The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A long-range B inexpensive C concentrated D squared In the second paragraph, the author implies that A a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed B everyday life will stay much the same in the future C a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation D electric vehicles are not practical for the future According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be A more convenient than they are today B equipped with charging devices C much larger than they are today D as common as today’s gas stations The word “charging” in this passage refers to A electricity B credit cards C aggression D lightning The word “foresee” in this passage could best be replaced with A count on B invent C imagine D rely on C cab drivers D shoppers The word “commuters” in paragraph refers to A daily travelers B visitors 10 The word “hybrid” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A combination B hazardous C futuristic D automated SECTION 4: WRITING I Rewrite the sentence as similar in meaning as possible: (20Ms) It is cheaper to go by train than by car - Going by car ………………………………………………………………………………… We must go now because our train leaves at A.M - It’s ………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Although he made great efforts, he failed to win the race - In spite ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 II Give the correct form of the words in brackets Olympic page 272 21 The problem today is the (responsible) which the scientist has towards society Responsibility 22 The development of science has made many new and _ (fright) things possible frightening 23 Thousands of people could be destroyed by using only a few _ (fate) germs fatal 24 This leads to questioning the values of our present (moral) morality 25 Perhaps, we should now consider carefully the effects of present research on future (civil) cilvilization 26 The scientist is in a difficult position as his personal (repute) often results from successful experiments reputation 27 He is not responsible for himself only, but for the rest of (man) also mankind 28 My brother is working for a shampoo ( advertise) company in Hanoi advertising 29 The manager is seeking for ( depend) employees dependable 30 Only a/an (educate) person could behave like that It’s awful! uneducated III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting –Olympic page 290 31 When I (A) arrived at her house I found she (B) has been out with her (C) new fiend without (D) leaving me a note 32 (A)The new bridge (B) make possible to (C) cross the river (D) easily and quickly - 33 (A) I'm writing (B) in pencil so I can (C) rub out my mistakes (D) easy 34 (A) According to (B) a team of scientists, (C) there are evidence that Mount Everest is still (D) rising 35 (A) The passengers blamed the (B) airline (C) of the (D) delay 36 Insurance rates are not (A) the same for different people (B)because they are not likely (C) have the (D) same risk 37 The men (A) stole the (B) old woman(C) of her savings, and (D) stole $2,000 from her 38 (A) Can't you think (B) of (C) anything more intelligent (D) to tell? 39 In (A) today's competitive markets, even small businesses (B) had better to advertise on TV and radio in order (C) to gain (D) a share of the market 40 He saw (A) an empty shop (B) while (C) walks around (D) the town one day D READING I Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each sentence BDHSG12-137 Stressful atmospheres, (41) of deadlines and long hours dominate office life, according to a survey (42) recently The majority of those questioned said a good salary and career (43) were their main reason for working But (44) numbers did not believe their employers offered either In general, the survey found that most felt that (45) _ of life was more important than (46) _ and company perks Most would prefer employers to offer (47) _ hours, challenging tasks and job (48) rather than perks such as company cars and private health care Many employers’ (49) to understand this meant more than a third worried about their work on holiday, and 40 per cent took days off (50) _ when not ill Workers were also (51) by the conditions they had to work in A fifth struggled with (12) technology, badly lit offices and chairs which caused backache Half said their (53) would increase if their environment improved On the plus side, the biggest (54) was the friendship offered by colleagues, and it appears that the office also affords the chance to flirt with colleagues, make (55) calls to friends abroad, steal stationery and play computer games 41 A weight B force C heaviness D pressure 42.A published B printed C publicized D proclaimed 43 A outlooks B odds C prospects D views 44 A important B impressive C heavy D significant 45 A quality B calibre C excellence D worth 46 A rank B status C degree D grade 47 A pliable B elastic C amenable D flexible 48 A safety B security C sanctuary D protection 49 A failure B defeat C deficiency D lack 50 A indisposed B unwell C injured D sick 51 A pestered B inflamed C irritated D ruffled 52 A behind the times B expired C out-of-date D invalid 53 A fertility B capacity C value D productivity 54 A compensation B damages C reimbursement D atonement 55 A idiosyncratic B unique C personal D individual II From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable word for each blank There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them LD-Test decay known necessary important found number discover use means lived ancient called CARBON-14 DATING There are many uses for radioactive carbon (C-14) One important (56 ) _ is in archaeology Archaeologists use radioactive carbon to (57) the age of ancient plants C-14 comes from the sun and is (58) in all living things Archaeologists can calculate the age of plants that (59) in the past because radioisotopes (60) _ at the same rate The rate of decay is (61) the half-life The half-life is the time (62) _ for half of the atoms to decay Radioactive carbon (C-14) has a half-life of 5,730 years That (63) _ that after 5,730 years, half of the radiocarbon atoms remain; one half of the radioactive atoms are still in the sample After 11,460 years, one-fourth of the atoms are still in the sample, and after 17,220 years one-eighth of the atoms remain Archaeologists can measure the (64) _ of radioactive atoms and discover the age of (65) plant material III Read the passage and choose the correct answer Olympic –page 259 In its short history, the art of motion pictures has frequently undergone changes that seemed fundamental, such as that resulting from the introduction of sound It exists today in styles that differ significantly from country to country and in forms as diverse as the documentary created by one man with a hand- held camera and the multimillion- dollar "epic", involving hundreds of performers and technicians Despite its diversity, however, an essential unchanging nature can be discerned in most of its manifestation A number of factors immediately come to mind in connection with the motion picture experience For one thing, there is something mildly hypnotic about the illusion of movement that holds the attention and may even lower critical resistance Also, the accuracy of the motion picture image is compelling because it is made by a nonhuman, scientific process And, the motion picture gives what has been called a strong sense of being present: the film image always appears to be in the present tense There is also the concrete nature of film it appears to show the actual people and things No less important than any of the above are the conditions under which the motion picture ideally is seen, where everything helps to dominate the spectator He or she is taken from the everyday environment, partially isolated from others, and comfortably seated in an air- conditioned auditorium There, the darkness concentrates attention and prevents comparison of the image on the screen with the objects or people around the viewer For a while, the motion picture unfolds the world in which the spectator lives 66 Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A Motion pictures vary greatly from country to country B The fundamental characteristics of motion pictures remain unchanged C Motion pictures have been modified over the years D The styles of motion pictures have become significantly different 67 Which of the following statements does the author NOT include as part of the motion picture experience? A The viewing environment controls the spectator B The spectator is somewhat apart from other viewers C The viewer becomes fascinated by the action on the screen D The spectator realizes that events on the screen are false 68 Which one of the following activities is the nature of movies most comparable to? A dancing at a party book B drawing a picture C describing a painting D reading a 69 The author probably believes that the main purpose of movies is to allow the audience to _ A see actual places, people or things B be entertained in a comfortable setting C escape from the real world D enjoy the results of a scientific process 70 Which of the following conclusion does the passage support? A Motion projected on the screen captivates viewers B Viewers feel detached from the action on the screen C The viewing environment is of minor importance D Documentaries and epics have universal appeal E WRITING I Choose the sentence among A, B, C and D which has the nearest meaning to the one given Olympic page 291+ TNTANC page 245 71 When I was younger I used to go climbing more than I now A Now I don't go climbing anymore B I used to going climbing when I younger C Now I don't go climbing as much as I did D I don't like going climbing anymore 72 I regret going to bed so late last night A I wish I didn't go to bed so late last night B I wish I went to bed early last night C I wish I hadn't gone to bed so late last night D I wish I had gone to bed late last night 73 He got over his illness in three months A It took to get over his illness in three months B It took three months to him to get over his illness C It took him three months to get over his illness D It took three months for his illness to get over 74 She was so busy that she couldn't answer the phone A She was very busy that she couldn't answer the phone B She was too busy to answer the phone C She was too busy not To answer the phone D She was very busy so that she couldn't answer the phone 75 I didn't listen to him, and I didn't succeed A If I listened to him, I would succeed succeed B If I had listened to him, I would C If I listened to him, I would have succeeded D If I had listened to him, I would have succeeded 76 Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him A Christopher's attacker was too weak to defeat him B Christopher was weaker, but he overpowered his attacker C Christopher lost because he had no power D Despite his superior strength, Christopher was soon overpowered by is attacker 77 You're under no obligation to accept their offer A You're obliged to accept their offer B You're not obliged to accept their offer at all C You can please yourself whether to accept their offer or not D B and C 78 My father finds maps hard to follow A My father always gets lost B My father can't read maps at all C My father has trouble following maps D Map-reading is not interesting to my father at all 79 You need not this job A You have to this job job B This needs to be done C This job needs not be done D You need this 80 She has lost her appetite recently A She hasn't had any food recently B Her appetite has been very good C She has gone off food recently D She has eaten a lot of food recently II Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it Olympic page 179+ 288 81 John was shocked when he heard his child swearing It came as a shock to John when he heard … 82 Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year.(attended) The exhibition has not been so well attended this year 83 Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the unexpected result => Because of the proper combination of the chemicals, … 84 The man’s life was one of great poverty Throughout his life, the man lived in / suffered from great poverty/ was very poor 85 Her success went beyond her expectation Never had she expected that she was so successful 86 I would anything to prevent him from going there There’s nothing I wouldn’t to prevent 87 Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him Charming as/though Tony is, I wouldn’t trust him 88 It was easy for us to find the house We had no difficulty(in) finding the house 89 Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take some spare parts and a tool-kit In case your car breaks … 90 The students’ rebellious behaviors should have been severely punished The students deserved severe punishment for their III Essay Olympic page 98 In about 200 words, write about the following topic: “Some possible solutions to environmental damage.” Ashley: Hey, Jake Are you ready for your trip? Jake: Well, not really I still have to buy some clothes Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going? Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few Tshirts Ashley: What about the rest of the year? Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter? Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it Ashley: Are you going to take anything else? Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions? Jake: Well, you never know when you might needs something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two Ashley: Um, that makes sense Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal Hey, maybe I'll get married Ashley: You? Married? Hah! Jake: Wait What are you trying to say? Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really You see, it goes like this Olympic page 300 21 You shouldn't interrupt someone in _ (sentence) 22 A friend is one who likes power (dominate) 23 It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the _ species (danger) 24 Mrs.Lan's shop is from the others in the street It's hard to tell the difference (distinguish) 25 Thieves dressed as police guards at a Boston museum (power) 26 The pipes in the house started rusting, the water (color) 27 His family suffered from his _ (expend) 28 You are entitled to receive a government allowance for each who is living with you (depend) 29 The oil spill has caused damage to the environment (calculate) 30 Please ensure that your child's sports clothes are clearly marked in _ ink (delete) ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT HSG THPT KIM THÀNH LẦN 11 NĂM HỌC : 2008-2009 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH THỜI GIAN : 150 phút A LISTENING: Listen to the passage and give short answer to each question Listen to me –Unit 8CD1 What is the weather like outside? Is it snowing? How many people are sitting around the table? The union has two demands: the first demand is asking for a 10% increase in pay What is the second demand ? How many days has the strike lasted? B PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the others A exaggerate B exist C anxiety D complexion A little B whistle C gentle D battle II Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others A context B conference C confidence D consolidate A product B postpone C purpose D postcard 10 A computer B competent C compatriot D museum C GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Olympic page 352 11 He has traveled inEurope A effectively B exclusively C extensively D exhaustively 13 I like him very much He is A so good a man B quite a good man C quite good man D A or B 14 Hadn’t you watched that movie last night, you _ sleepy now A wouldn’t have been B might have not been C wouldn’t be D wouldn’t have being 15 The village had been flooded the year before so it _ plenty of green pasturage then A contained B contains C has contained D would have contained 16 When he returned home from work, he found the door A unlocking B unlocked C to be unlocked D have unlocked 17 They go to the seaside they should be disturbed by the noise of the city A in order that B so that C for D lest 18 you discover his weakness, the easier the task should become A Quicker B The more quickly C The fastest D The easiest 19.I wish I’d this calculator before I bought it It doesn’t seem to be working A tried on B tried out C worked on 20 He said he was debt and asked me _ a loan _ $50 D worked out A on/ for/ of B in/ for/ with C on/ by/ of D in/ for/ of II Give the correct form of the words in brackets Test 28-page 50_LTV 21 Third time lucky! After two _ attempts, Mark's finally passed his driving test (SUCCESS) 22 A newcomer is with the area around him or her (FAMI LIAR) 23 People usually have hobbies for (ENJOY) 24 They imagined that they made the rules, but in , they were mere puppets (REAL) 25 Street noise is one of the of living in the city (ADVANTAGE) 26 Studies show that smoking cigarettes is (HEALTH) 27 Some universities in the United States have dormitories (CO- EDUCATE) 28 A person is one who is kind (THINK) 29 There are various _ for the party (POSSIBLE) 30 The author gives three examples of the culture shock.(ORIENT) III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting Olympic 213 31 In(A) warmer weather(B), a caterpillar will spend(C) fewer(D) time in the pupa stage 32 Folding fans(A) arrived in Europe in the sixteenth century from China, where they had been(B) common(C) used for more than(D) 500 years 33 Volcanologists make(A) the jot of(B) classifying(C) volcanoes as(D) extinct, dormant, or active 34 People turn pale(A) when they are frightened(B)because the blood in our(C) cheeks is directed(D) to the heart 35 Artificial(A) sweeteners known(B) as cyclamates banned(C) because of evidence that they caused cancer in laboratory(D) rats 36 An energy(A) source, liquid water, and organic molecules(B) consider(C) the three ingredients essential for(D) life 37 Every naturalized citizens(A) of the United States must be(B) at least(C) 18 years old(D) to vote 38 The opossum plays(A) dead(B), when(C) it is, in fact, live(D) 39 Writer Mark Twain was born(A) in 1835, the year of(B) Halley's Comet, and his(C) died in 1910, the year that(D) Halley's comet returned 40 Rubies and emeralds are like(A) because they both come from(B)the mineral corundum, which is also used to(C) make(D) sandpaper D READING I Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each sentence TNTANC –page 201 (Ex 11) From the moment they leave the security of their accustomed environment, travelers are at risk (41) … arise not just from strange diseases they meet on their travel~ but from other factors, too: seemingly uninspiring home (42) such as safe water (43) …… , sanitation and public hygiene controls, legal safety standards for motor vehicles and road (44) … , are easily taken for granted, but simply not exist in many countries Environmental factors such as arduous conditions, (45) … climate, and high altitude may constitute a danger; and so may travelers' own behavior, free from the (46) of the daily routine, and determined to have a good time with scant (47) … for the consequences When illness or injury occur abroad, travelers are again at a disadvantage- from (48)…… to communicate with a doctor on account of language or cultural difficulties, or being unable to find a doctor owing to (49)… of the (50) …… medical system There may be a complete (51) … of skilled medical care, or of medical facilities of a (52) …… acceptable to travelers from technologically sophisticated countries When symptoms of an illness (53) … abroad not appear until after return home, a final hazard becomes apparent; the symptoms may be (54) … , may pass (55)… , and the correct diagnosis may not be considered until it is too late 41 A Complications B Changes C Hazards D Questions 42 A comforts B helps C cares D aids 43 A stores B collection C levels D supplies 44 A maintenance B correction C improvement D quality 45 A worsening B unusual C sudden D adverse 46 A restraints B assurances C certainties D regulations 47 A knowledge B awareness C regard D need 48 A inability B difficulty C inflexibility D timidity 49 A misuse B doubt C ignorance D disbeliefs 50 A local B district C neighborhood D area 51 A breakdown B failure C disruption D absence 51.A type B design C standard D degree 53 A received B formed C gained D acquired 54 A unfamiliar B unlikely C unpleasant D uncovered 55 A unrecognized B unknown C unforeseen D unearthed II From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable word for each blank There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them LD Test 24-page 193 after falls at from convinced despite lose nods difficulty of distracted dozes perform problem during People who are deprived (56) …… sleep lose energy and becoming quick-tempered (57) _ two days without sleep, a person finds that lengthy concentration becomes difficult He can force himself to (58) …… tasks well for short periods, but he is easily (59)…… He makes many mistakes, especially at routine tasks, and his attention slips (60) …… times Every 'sleepless' person experiences periods in which he (61) …… off for a few seconds or more He (62)…… completely asleep unless he is kept active continuously Persons who go without sleep for more than three days have great (63) _ thinking, seeing, and hearing clearly They have periods of hallucinations, (64)…… which they see things that not really exist They also confuse daydreams with real life and (65) …….track of their thoughts in the middle of a sentence III Read the passage and choose the correct answer Toefl page 272 (Q 1-12-Key 558) The technology of the North American Colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully plentiful supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of tine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the Colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as a fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a component of gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages, but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American Colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technological innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former Colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them cling to charcoal iron 66 What does the passage mainly discuss? A The advantages of using wood in the colonies B The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies C The roots of the Industrial Revolution D The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron 67 The word is closest in meaning to _ A realistically B dramatically C completely D immediately 68 Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the Colonial period? A They contained only a few types of trees B They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard C They had little or no economic value D They covered the entire continent 69 The word abounded is closest in meaning to A were present in large numbers B were restricted to certain areas C were cut down D were cultivated 70 According to the passage, by the end of the Colonial period, the price of wood in eastern cities A rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce B was much higher than it was in Britain C was slightly higher than in previous years D decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood 71 Why does the author mention gunpowder in line 13? A To illustrate the negative aspects of some industrial processes B To give an example of a product made with wood compounds C To remind readers that the Colonial era ended in warfare D To suggest that wood was not the only important product of the Colonies 72 The word "conferred" is closest in meaning to A consulted B gathered C provided D restricted 73 The phrase "follow suit" means A the same thing B make an attempt C have the opportunity D take a risk 74 According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It led to advances in technology B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting wood D It stimulated the demand for 75 The phrase "cling to" is closest in meaning to A try to develop b avoid c continue to use D reconsider E WRITING I Choose the sentence A, B, C and D which is closest in meaning to the one in italic Olympic 215 76 I can't help feeling worried about Tom A I find it impossible not to worry about Tom B I can nothing to help Tom C I can glad to have someone like Tom to worry about D I don't worry about Tom 77 She told us to help ourselves to the apples in the basket A She offered us some apples in return for our help B She wanted our help to pick the apples and put them in a basket C She let us have as many apples as we wanted D She wanted us to all the work ourselves 78 May I suggest Monday for our trip to Bristol? A I think we must go to Bristol on Monday B I think we would be allowed to go to Bristol on Monday C I think Monday is the only day we can manage for the trip D I think Monday would be a good day for us to go to Bristol 79 She usually spends one hour driving to work everyday A It usually takes her one hour to drive to work every day B She usually works one hour every day C She does not usually drive to work D It usually takes her one hour to work on her every day 80 They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans A They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money B They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money C They didn't know his plans and never took money from him D They took the money he offered them without realizing his purposes II Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it LV page 135 81 Thanks to his aunt's legacy of$10,000 he was able to buy the house he wanted Had his ……………… 82 I didn't realize he was your brother until I saw the photograph It was only ……… 83 The President is the statesman I admire most of all There is 84 Don't you wish you could get out more in the evening? Don't you get fed …… ? 85 It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled Nobody : 86 He’ll settle down Then his improvement will improve Once …………….he settles/ has settled 87 She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard However 88 It was more of an argument than a discussion It was not so 89 I write to him almost every day Hardly 10 Mary told the police about the burglary Mary reported III Essay LD page 193-Test 25 accurately approaching departing despite far fortunately owinf; to guide possible instead of protect likely search long-range vessels Radar is an electronic device that can 'see' great distances (1) fog, rain, snow, and darkness It can find and (2) _ locate missiles, aircraft, ships, cities, rainstorms, and mountains Radar uses radio waves (3) light waves, which the human eye uses in seeing This makes it (4) for radar to locate many kinds of objects at (5) greater distances than the eye can see Radar became an important military device during World War II Today, networks of radar lookout stations guard the United States and Canada 24 hours a day against (6) missiles and airplanes Patrol planes and ships (7) _ the oceans with radar for hostile ships and aircraft Airports use radar to (8) planes safely to earth in fog or storms Ships use it to steer clear of other (9) _ or icebergs Radar helps weathermen warn of (lO) hurricanes and tornadoes Exercise 29 Everyone was shocked It was a He felt very murder (SENSE) when he failed the exam again (COURAGE) That diamond is a antique (PRICE) It gives me great to welcome our speaker (PLEASANT) He used all his to force the door open (STRONG) He was too to tell his teacher about the stupid mistake (SHAME) The police are interested in the sudden of the valuable painting (APPEAR) I believe you because I know you are I feel so (TRUE) that I'm going to bed (SLEEP) 10 The cost of must be paid by the buyer (CARRY) Exercise 30 I was late because how much time I needed (ESTlMA TE) He wrote the book alone, so he doesn't have a (AUTHOR) They're an incredibly family You should see how much food they throw away (WASTE) You shouldn't leave things on car seats in full view of people walking past (VALUE) I've never had the same opinions as my fathcr In fact when I was younger we were always having (AGREE) Most people who work feel that they are (PA I Essay : Neighbors are the people who live near us In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer There are several qualities that a good neighbor has If you have a good neighbor, you are a lucky person You have someone who is respectful of your property, who is helpful with the little day-to-day problems that arise, and who is supportive in times of crisis A good neighbor respects your property This means she asks for your permission before doing something that may affect you She does not plant a huge tree between your houses without asking you how you feel about it If she wants to put up a fence, she tells you about her plans first A good neighbor is willing to lend a hand when you need a little help He lends you some milk if you run out, or gives you a ride if your car breaks down He lets your children stay at his house if you get stuck working overtime You the same for him Both of you help make each other's lives easier When you go through a crisis, like a death in the family, a good neighbor volunteers to help in any way she can She might something small, like prepare a few meals for you Or, she might something big, like help you get through the sadness of a funeral A neighbor can be as close as a good friend, or more like a distant acquaintance Either way, a good neighbor is someone who respects you and supports you as he can We should all be lucky enough to have good neighbors II Interpreting the table about the number of total fires and acres burned in the USA ( 1980-2000) The table summarizes the number of total fires and acres burned in the USA between 1980 and 2000 There were fewer fires in 1990 than in 1980, but more acres of forest were destroyed The number of fires was almost the same in both years 1990 and 2000; however, there was a big difference of nearly million acres burned - about 8.4 million in 2000 and nearly 5.5 million in 1990 (Conclusion: Optional) III Essay: Some possible solutions to environmental damage” - The essay must have three parts Introduction: must have a topic sentence (2,5) Body: should have the following ideas -Keep rare animals in their natural habitat - Control the burning of forests - Control the cutting down of trees - Not use disposable products - Use environment - friendly products - Not build campfires in national parks - Pass laws restricting environmental damage - Treat sewage before discharging into the sea - Pay heavy fine for people who break the law - Use anti - pollution devices - Change people's awareness Conclusion: should express personal opinion of the author Extra practice: Deforestation in Southeast Asia between 1990-2005 (Forest Cover in million hectares) Country Total Forest Cover (1990) Total Forest Cover (2005) Forest Loss (1990-2005) Cambodia 12.9 10.4 2.5 (19.3%) Indonesia 116.5 88.5 28 (24%) Laos 17.3 16.1 1.2 (6,7%) The table shows the deforestation situation in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, and Laos) between 1990 and 2005 In general, Laos had larger forest cover than Cambodia, and Indonesia had the largest of the three, countries In 1990, there was a difference of nearly 102 million hectares of forest cover between Cambodia and Indonesia - 12.9 million in Cambodia and 116.5 million in Indonesia Meanwhile, the difference was about 99 million hectares between Laos and Indonesia Within 15 years (from 1990 to 2005), the overall figures showed that Indonesia had the highest percentage of total change or forest loss while Laos had the lowest - 24% in Indonesia and only 6.7% in Laos The date may help the governments of the three countries make suitable plans in order to save their forests ... - UBND TỈNH THỪA THI? ?N HUẾ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2004 - 2005 *** ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH - (Vịng 2)... A SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH THỪA THI? ?N - HUẾ LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2003 - 2004 *** ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH - (Vòng 2) ... tuyển học sinh giỏi lớp 12 Trường THPT Xuân Mai Năm: 2008-2009 - - Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) (Đề thi gồm trang – Thí sinh làm vào đề thi) Họ tên:……………………………………………………