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BỘ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP CẤP TỈNH MỤC LỤC Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Nghi Sơn (Bài số 1) Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Nghi Sơn (Bài số 2) Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 - Sở GD&ĐT Thanh Hóa Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 - Phòng GD&ĐT Thọ Xuân Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Tĩnh Gia Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 có đáp án - Sở GD&ĐT Thanh Hóa PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỊ XÃ NGHI SƠN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PHẦN THI NGHE MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 15 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Bài thi gồm có 01 trang) PART A LISTENING: I Listen to the passage about the healthy eating pyramid and decide if these sentences are true or false (T/F) You mustn’t eat too much sweet and salty food Dairy products not contain Calcium Beans and nuts are not important Dark bread and brown rice are great sources of whole grains Fruit and vegetables are low in calories and full of vitamins II You will hear Sally asking a friend about some homework Listen and complete questions to You will hear the recording twice HOME WORK _ Example Subject Name of book: Written by: Read: Learn about: Finish by: Answer Biology …………………………………………….…… Martin……………………………………….… Pages from……………to……………………… ………………………………………………… ……… …………………………………… … III Listen to Philip talking to his friend about his photography course For each question, choose the correct answer - Where does Philip the photography classes? A City College B Music College C Math College - What time the photography classes begin? A 5.15 pm B 6.45 pm C 7.00 pm – How much is the course? A 55 pounds B 95 pounds C 75 pounds - Philip thinks it's easy to take photographs of A trees B animals C children - After the course Philip will A buy a new camer B get a job in photography C make photography his hobby PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỊ XÃ NGHI SƠN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm có 05 trang) PART A LISTENING: I Listen to the passage about the healthy eating pyramid and decide if these sentences are true or false (T/F) You mustn’t eat too much sweet and salty food Dairy products not contain Calcium Beans and nuts are not important Dark bread and brown rice are great sources of whole grains Fruit and vegetables are low in calories and full of vitamins II You will hear Sally asking a friend about some homework Listen and complete questions to You will hear the recording twice HOME WORK _ Example Subject Name of book: Written by: Read: Learn about: Finish by: Answer Biology …………………………………………….…… Martin……………………………………….… Pages from……………to……………………… ………………………………………………… ……… …………………………………… … III Listen to Philip talking to his friend about his photography course For each question, choose the correct answer - Where does Philip the photography classes? A City College B Music College C Math College - What time the photography classes begin? A 5.15 pm B 6.45 pm C 7.00 pm – How much is the course? A 55 pounds B 95 pounds C 75 pounds - Philip thinks it's easy to take photographs of A trees B animals C children - After the course Philip will A buy a new camer B get a job in photography C make photography his hobby PART B: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet A ploughed B laughed C coughed D locked A steady B ready C breakfast D steak A describe B celebrate C plumber D brother II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet A comment B provide C delay D recently A vacation B peaceful C mountain D summer PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet “Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?” – “ _.” A Yes, I am so glad B Sorry, the seat is taken C No, thanks D Yes, yes You can sit here _breakfast is the first meal of the day A- Ø B- A C- An D- The Hoa: “Would you mind if I asked you a question?” ~ Teacher: “ _” A No, I don’t B Good idea! C Please go ahead D Ok, Thanks He is the person daughter goes to school with me every day A which B whose C who D that There is a meeting _ am and pm A between B on C from D At I don’t think Tom can solve this problem, _? A I B don’t I C can he D can’t he Don’t worry I have _ tire at the back of my car A others B the other C other D another She had to hand in her notice ………… advance when she decided to leave the job A in B from C with D to …………………………… my students are familiar with this kind of activities A Most B A few C Few D Most of 10 Tell your brother to come _, because it’s going to rain in a minute or two A indoors B outdoors C indoor D outdoor II Supply the correct form of the capital words in brackets Write the answers on your answer sheet That rule is not _ in this case APPLY Workers have voted for a two-hour in protest over wage cuts STOP be either black or white The teacher warned the children that if they _ again, they’d be punished BEHAVE While girls lack of , boys often overestimate their abilities CONFIDE It is education that helps with the of knowledge for the young RICH Most young Americans want to lead a /an life at the age of twenty DEPEND , the light came on though no one was near the switch MYSTERY Resident insist on stopping releasing into the atmosphere POLLUTE They will this road because its width is very small WIDE 10 I couldn’t help it The accident was _ AVOID III Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets Write the answers on your answer sheet The money (steal) in the robbery was never found Jimmy was pleased (admit) to the college There’s a slight possiblility of her (come) back There’s a slight possiblility that she (pay) back It (not be) Anna who cooked that food She was out all day yesterday You (give) it on time, you would have got a high mark I promise to try my best to what I can ( help) you come over this sorrow Linda no longer owns a car She (sell) it 9;10 There was no sign (indicate) that the cottage (break) into PART D: READING COMPREHENSION I Read the text and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in each gap Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet During the (1) years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem (2) _ to talk about their work at school This is a normal (3) _ of this age Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (4) of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe, that questions are trying to (5) up on them Parents should their (6) _ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not (7) them to talk if they don't want to Parents should also watch for danger signs Some young people in trying to be adult may (8) with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of (9) behavior which may be connected with these and help if (10) A early B teenage C childhood D recent A unworried B unrestrained C unexpected D unwilling A development B appearance C circumstance D achievement A free B confident C dependent D independent A catch B check C keep D make A well B good C better D best A push B allow C put D expect A experiment B approach C experience D attach A unacceptable B unusual C normal D exemplary 10 A proper B appropriate C important D necessary II Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word Write the answers on your answer sheet Robbie Williams and his school day story On my first day at school I saw all these kids crying as they said (1) to their mums, but I was more concerned with playing with the boys I told Mum to go home; she was (2) upset than I was! After Millhill Primary School I went (3) to St Margaret Ward which was the local High School I was there untill sixteen and (4) with eight or nine GCSEs I was a good boy at school because I never got caught I did the normal things that you would expect from a fourteen-year-old (5) I didn’t smoke, but I went to the smokers’ corners And you won’t allowed to wear sport shoes, so I’d always (6) them on I always used to be the one that would (7)the class laugh Then as soon as the teacher turned 8), I’d sit straight and the rest of the class would be 9) and the teacher would tell (10) off III Read the passage and choose the best option to answer the following question Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet One of the wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today What has research of the base reveal? A There are racks in the foundation B Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body C The lines represent important events D A superior race of people built it Extraterrestrial beings are _ A very strong workers B living beings from other planets C researchers in Egyptology D astronomers in the ancient times What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B To permit the high priests to pray at night C To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife D To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh The word “intersecting” in line is nearest in meaning to _ A crossing B coming C observing D cutting What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A Architect’s plans for the hidden passage B Dates of important events taking place throughout time C Pathways of the great solar body D Astrological computation The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to A said B armed C terminated D foretold What is the best title for the passage? A Symbolism of the Great pyramid B Problems with the construction of great pyramid C Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza D Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A Observation of the celestial bodies B Advanced technology C Advanced tools of measurements D Knowledge of the earth’s surface Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple C As a tomb for the pharaoh D As an engineering feat 10 Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A It is perfectly aligned with the cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies B It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop C It was built a super race D It is very old PART E: WRITING I Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same 1.The problem hasn’t been solved satisfactorily => There has _ It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year => Sad As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful => The older _ When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment => On He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early => He criticized _ II Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given word so that it keeps the same meaning Write the answers on your answer sheet It is believed that his father died in a car accident HAVE =>His father is _ In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club REGRETS => In the end, I _ His rude behaviour is too much for me PUT => I can not _behaviour “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him REMINDED => She Tom is a playwright as well as an actor NOT ONLY => Tom is _an actor III Paragraph writing (10 points) Should students go to school by electric bike? Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words using your own reasons and any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience to justify your answer THE END Cán coi thi không giải thích thêm Họ tên học sinh: ; Số báo danh: PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỊ XÃ NGHI SƠN HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – BÀI SỐ (Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang) A HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Bài thi có tổng số câu : 100 Đưa thang điểm 20 Tổng câu Điểm thi = ………………… B ĐÁP ÁN PART A LISTENING: I T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T II Rivers Cooper 123-127 Fish Friday III A I II B A D D A C A C PART B: PHONETICS C PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I 1.B A C B 5.A C D A D 10 A II applicable independent stopage misbehaved confidence mysteriously pollutants widen III stolen to be admitted coming will pay enrichment 10 unavoidable can ’t have been Had you given broken to help has sold indicating 10 had been PART D: READING COMPREHENSION I Read the text and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in each gap Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet B D A D B 6.D A C B 10 D II Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word Write the answers on your answer sheet goodbye more on graduated boy put make round laughing 10 them III Read the passage and choose the best option to answer the following question Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet C B D A B D 7.C A C 10,A PART E: WRITING I Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same There has been no satisfactory solution to the problem Sad as/though it is/ it may be, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year The older she grows, the more cheerful she becomes On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment He criticized me for leaving earrly II Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given word so that it keeps the same meaning Write the answers on your answer sheet His father is believed to have died in a car accident In the end, I has no regrets on/about leaving the club I can not put up with his rude behavior She reminded him to phone the office Tom is not only a playwright but also an actor (Cách khác cho điểm) III Paragraph writing (10 points) - If the contents are not relevant, the paragraph IS NOT COUNTED - If the contents are relevant, ASSESS in accordance with this scale: Criteria Details - Is a solid unit with parts (topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence) - Paragraph should be indented only in the first line Appearance (1 point) - If Ss’ writing looks like an essay, subtract 0.5 point - Number of words is about 120-150 Less than 120 words or more than 150 words, subtract 0.3 point - Topic sentence: Ss must mention that they will talk about advantages - There should be or supporting sentences and examples or Structure explanations for each supporting idea (2 points) - Concluding sentence(s): Ss can summarize the main ideas in supporting sentences, paraphrase the topic sentence or suggest solutions - Topic sentence and supporting sentences must be relevant Coherence - Examples/explanations must be relevant to the supporting idea that they (1 point) support - If Ss’ writing has a good use of linking words ->0.5 point Unity - If Ss’ writing has a flexible use of unfamiliar transitional signals ->1 (1 point) point - If Ss’ writing is free of grammartical mistakes and spelling mistakes ->2 Grammar and points - If Ss’ writing has a wide range of sentence patterns, wide range of vocabulary (3 points) vocabulary and less common vocabulary ->3 points - Subtract 0.25 point for one mistake Persuasiveness The writing is convincing (2 point) THE END _ 14 What advice does Debbie give the nurses about health and safety? A To avoid drinking coffee B To use the canteen at night C To take regular breaks 15 When she talks about hygiene, Debbie asks the nurses to A Wash their hands regularly B Keep away from germs C Help with the cleaning SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 points) Question I: Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group (3 pts) 16 A housed 17 A put 18 A canary B released B putt B share C advised C puss C baron D cleansed D pulpit D pharaoh Question II: Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions (2 pts) 19 A dormitory 20 A oceanic B university B documentary C institute C magazine D scholarship D encyclopedia SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pst) 21 Many road accidents occur because motorists cannot the speed of approaching vehicles A assume B count C assess D value 22 I can’t help what I should next A but to wonder B except wonder C but wonder D apart wondering 23 Jane was shocked when I disagreed with her She’s so used to getting her own _ A mind B way C opinion D views 24 He kept his marriage a secret for years ,but eventually the truth _ A came out B came through C went out D turned out 25 The school was closed for a month because of serious _of fever A outcome B outburst C outset D outbreak 26 To solve this problem, it is advisable _ A a drastic measure to be adopted B that to adopt a drastic measure C that a drastic measure be adopted D that a drastic measure is adopted 27 For months I sat with my binoculars watching birds its young A rear B breed C bring up D grow 28 It was _a victory that even Smith’s fans couldn’t believe it A such surprising B so surprising C too surprising D surprising enough 29.D.W Griffith pioneered many of the stylistic features and filmmaking techniques as the Hollywood standard A that establish B that became established C what established D what became established 30 She is A a well-known but not a widely-read poet B a well-known poet but not read widely C a well-known but not a poet which is read widely D a well-known poet but who is not a widely-read Question II: Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (8 pts) 31 At this time next week, they (sit) _in the train on their way to Paris 32 He got the highest mark in the test yesterday He (prepare) _well for it 33 I’d sooner they (not deliver) _ the new furniture now 34 At no time he (know) she was a teacher 35 The price of gold is said ( go up) now 36 Most films are made (show) in the theatre 37 He insisted that his method (be) correct 38 My plane has been delayed Daniel and Susana (wait) _for me at the airport for hours Question III: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (7 points) 39 He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs 40 The inn is _ situated on the banks of the river 41 Turn the knob in a _ dirrection to open the door 42. _ marriage has been made illegal by most modern societies 43 Her father doesn’t work because he is seriously sick Her mother is therefore the main _of the family 44 He led a simple life, with few , and never owned a home in his own 45 The slice of pork was , so she refused to eat it She was afraid of having stomachache (QUALIFY) (PICTURE) (CLOCK) (AGE) (WIN) (BELONG (COOK) Question IV There are FIVE mistakes in the text ( from 46 to 50 ) Identify each mistake, write it down and give your correction (5pts) Although a certain percent of graduates will still be unemployed six months after leaving university, the majority will have found employment by then Many of these will even have offered a job while at university, as a result of visiting a job fair Job fairs are held at many universities each year Companies come along to advertise jobs, that are usually in management, and the career structures and benefit packages, that go with them Job fairs are an effective way for undergraduates to find out what kind of job they might be interested in If you go to a fair, dress professionally Don’t wear jeans and a T-shirt Wear a suit! You don’t want to look irresponsibly when you have your first meeting with your potential employer If you are interested in a job on offer, you may have to fill out an application form, so it’s helpful to take along relevant information with you You’ll also need proof of all your qualifications, so not forget to take photocopies of all your certificates with you Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line 10 Line 11 Line12 SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10 pts) THE VALUE OF WALKING New research reveals that walking just 9.5 kilometres (six miles) a week may keep your brain sharper as you get older Research published in the October 13 online issue of Neurology suggests that walking may protect aging brains from growing smaller and, in (51) , preserve memory in old age “Brain size shrinks in late adulthood, which can cause memory problems”, study author Kirk Erickson of the University of Pittsburgh said in a news release “Our findings should encourage further well-designed scientific (52) of physical exercise in older adults as a very(53) approach for preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.” For the study, the team asked 299 dementia-free seniors to record the (54) _ they walked each week Four years later, the participants were tested to see if they had developed (55) of dementia Then after nine years had passed, scientists (56) the participants’ brains to measure size At the four- year test , researchers discovered subjects who walked the most and had(57) _ their risk of developing memory problems by 50 per cent At the nine-year check point, those who walked at least 9.5 kilometers a week, had brains with a larger (58) _ than those who didn’t walk as much This is not the first study to(59) the benefits of walking in seniors For example, the last spring, Harvard University found that women who walked regularly at a (60) _ pace had an almost 40 percent lower risk of stroke 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 A result A trials A indicative A distance A signals A skimmed A depressed A volume A advertise A brisk B turn B attempts B promising B length B factors B scanned B declined B amount B promote B hard C sequence C searches C fortunate C duration C signs C screened C reduced C dimension C respect C crisp D case D courses D ideal D extent D features D sounded D dropped D quantity D admire D brief Question II Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10pts) NEIL ARMSTRONG Neil Armstrong was born on August 1930, in Ohio, United States He was (61) _ in flying from an early age When he was only eight years old, he (62) _his first model plane When he was ten years old, he got a part-time job mowing grass so that he could have (63) _money to purchase newer and bigger planes When Armstrong was a high school student, he continued to (64) up different part-time work He wanted to earn more money (65) was needed to pay for his flying lessons On his (66) _birthday in 1946, Armstrong was very exhilarated on learning that he had gained his pilot's license The following year, 1947, Armstrong finished high school and went to Purdue University to study aeronautical engineering However , before he could finish his university studies, he was called up by the Navy to fight in the Korean War In 1952, Armstrong returned to the USA to (67) his studies at Purdue He graduated from the university in 1955 and worked as a research pilot, testing new aircraft In 1962, Armstrong was selected by National Aeronautics and (68) _Administration (NASA) to be an astronaut He and several others had to go (69) an intensive program of training to prepare (70) _for America's first mission to land on the moon He is still famous for his saying “It's only a small step of ours, but it is a giant leap of the human” Question III Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions below.(10 pts) American Online is one of the big names on the Internet, and unlike many other digital companies, it actually makes a profit But the company which its rivals call the “Cyber – cockroach” was launched only in 1992 Before that, it was a small firm called control Video Corporation, and it made video games Then Steve Case, a former Pizza Hut marketing executive arrived and took the company online, innovative, fast moving, and user - friendly, American online appeals to people who want to search the Internet, but who not have a lot of experience For the same reason “teachies”, people who think they are more expert with computers, look down on American Online and its users Recently, American Online (or AOL, as it calls itself) joined with Time Warn – a multi - million dollar movie and magazine company - to create a multi media giant Now, AOL has begun to expand abroad In many European countries, including the United Kingdom, it is hard to buy a computer magazine that does not have a free AOL introductory offer The company also puts advertisements onto the television, and employs people to hand out its free introductory disks at places like train stations As the Internet gets faster, AOL is changing With many homes getting high - speed connection through fiber optic cables, or the new ADSL technology, the “Cyber - cockroach” will have to show that like real cockroaches, it can survive in almost any environment 71 What is the passage about? A a computer company B a software company C an Internet company D a video company 72 The word “it” in line…… refers to: A American Online B Cyber - cockroach C Control video corporation D digital company 73 Who does Steve Case work for? A Pizza Hut B AOL C Control video Corporation D None of these 74 How “teachies” feel about American Online? A They think it is a Cyber - cockroach B They think it is for experts C They think it is a movie and a magazine company D They feel superior to its users 75 American Online has the following characteristics EXCEPT: A innovative B experienced C user - friendly D fast moving 76 People who use American Online are probably: A video game players B “teachies” C movie fans D people new to the Internet 77 American Online is an unusual digital company because: A it used to make video games B it is innovative C it makes money D is has joined with another company 78 Which marketing idea is NOT mentioned? A advertisements on the Internet B advertisements on TV C free disks in journals D people giving disks away 79 What does the article say about AOL’s future? A it will well B it will badly C it will face challenges D The article doesn’t say 80 What is this passage mainly concerned with? A technology B a history of the Internet C computer users D a successful business SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts) Question I Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it (5 pts) 81 His jealousy increases with his love for her  The 82 She discovered a new chemical element in her experiment  Her experiment 83 It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone  You _ _ 84 It’s such a difficult question that I can’t find the answer  So _ 85 The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries  Only when Question II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given (5 pts) 86 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting (SUPPOSED)  _ 87 I was about to go out for dinner when he phoned (POINT)  _ 88 You are tired because you stayed up late last night (IF)  _ 89 I suggested he phone his mother and he did it immediately (THEN)  _ 90 She began to suffer from irrational fears (PREY)  _ Question III Write a paragraph 120 - 150 words ( 10 pts) "What you think about the values of libraries?" Use your experiences and examples to support your ideas …………… THE END ……………… HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH SECTION A: LISTENING (15 points) Part I: Courtney is describing her recent trip Are these statements true or false? (5 pts) 1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.T Part II: You are going to listen to a conversation with a woman who wants to join an international social club Listen and complete the form (5 pts) Malaysian 13 Anglesea 040 422 9160 Economist 10 dancing Part III: Listen to a supervisor talking to a group of new nurses at a large hospitaland choose the best answer according to what you hear (5 pts) 11.B 12.C 13 A 14 C 15 C SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 points) Question I: Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group (3 pts) 16 B released 17 B putt 18 C baron Question II: Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions (2 pts) 19 B university 20 D encyclopedia SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pst) 21- C 22- C 23- B 24- A 25- D 26- C 27- A 28- B 29- B 30- A Question II: Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (8 pts) 31 will be sitting 35 To be growing up waiting 32 must have prepared 36 To be shown 33 didn't deliver 37 (should) be 34 did he know 38 will have been Question III: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (7 points) 39 disqualified 42 underage 40 picturesquely 43 breadwinner 41 clockwise 44 belongings 45 Undercooked Question IV There are FIVE mistakes in the text ( from 46 to 50 ) Identify each mistake, write it down and give your correction (5pts) 46 Line 1: percent -> percentage 47 Line 3: have offered -> have been offered 48 Line 5: that -> which 49 Line 9: irresponsibly -> irresponsible 50 Line 12: not -> don’t SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10 pts) 51 A 53 54 55 57 59 52 56 58 60 A C C B D D C D B Question II Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10pts) 61- interested 62- made 63- enough 64- take 65- which/that th 66- sixteenth/ 16 67- continue 68- Space 69- through 70- themselves Question III Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions below.(10 pts) 71 C 76 D 72 A 77 C 73 B 78 A 74 D 79 C 75 B 80 D SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts) Question I Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it (5 pts) 81 The more he loves her, the more jealous he is 82 Her experiment resulted in discovering/ the discovery of a new chemical element 83 You should not have allowed a four-year-old to walk home alone 84 So difficult is a/the question that I can’t find the answer 85 Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out Question II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given (5 pts) 86 The pyramids are supposed to be worth visiting 87 I was on the point of going out for dinner when he phoned 88 If you hadn’t stayed up late last night, you wouldn’t be tired now 89 I suggested he phone his mother and he did it there and then 90 She fell prey to irrational fears Question III Write a paragraph 120 - 150 words ( 10 pts) Marking criteria: giám khảo mức độ hồn thành viết thí sinh, đối chiếu với hướng dẫn sau điểm: - Task completion: points Thí sinh hồn thành viết với nội dung số lượng từ yêu cầu cho từ 2-3 points - Vocabulary and grammar: points Từ vựng ngữ pháp phong phú , lặp lại cho từ 1-2 points - Spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes: points Dưới lỗi cho points, 5- lỗi cho points, 9-10 lỗi cho point, 10 lỗi ko cho điểm phần - Coherence and cohesion: points Bài viết mạch lạc, có tính liên kết tốt cho tối đa points, mạch lạc, liên kết không cho điểm Tổng số points Tổng điểm toàn = Điểm toàn làm tròn đến 0,25 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP CẤP TỈNH Năm học: 2019 - 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian : 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi gồm có 05 trang PART A: LISTENING (15 pts) Question I Listen to the passage Choose the best answer for each question below You will listen twice (5 pts) How many percents graduate schools in the United States increase in applications from international students this year? A nineteen percents B ninety percents C nine percents D one ninth percents When are the increases the same as? A two years ago B seven years ago C eleven years ago D twenty- two years ago Which countries showed the biggest increases in applications to enter master’s and doctoral programs this fall? A China B China, Mexico C Mexico and Brazil D China, Mexico and Brazil Which is the top area of study for international students? A Engine B Business C Engineering D Engineer Who made the survey? A South Korea B The Council of Graduate Schools C India D Brazil Question II Listen to the passage about jeans Decide whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) You will listen twice (5 pts) T F The word jeans comes from a kind of material that was made in Asia The 1960s’ fashions were embroidered jeans, painted jeans and so on More and more people started wearing jeans because they became cheaper 1970s Jeans at last became low fashion clothing in the 1980s The sale of jeans stopped growing because the worldwide economic situation got worse in the 1990s Question III Listen and fill in the blanks with the words you hear You will listen twice (5 pts) Good morning I hope you all had a good sleep We are now ………(1)……… for Wanaka We arrive at the first destination, Puzzling World at 9.30 The first puzzling ………(2)……… which welcomes you is the leaning Tower When you get inside the spacious café, you will find yourself among various wooden puzzles and games The Illusion Room is a must-see as there’s nothing else like it in the world Puzzling World is possibly the most photographed attraction in New Zealand At 12.30 we ………(3)………for Lake Wanaka, New Zealand’s ……….(4)…….largest lake This “natural paradise” has something for everyone Adventure lovers may follow the biking and walking ………(5)……… through the park PART B: PHONETICS (5 pts) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (3 pts) 1.A.sensitive B benefit C pretty D remedy 2.A exhibition B exhaust C exhibit D exist A food B school C tool D good Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (2 pts) A intermediate B documentary C psychedelic D communicate A exhibition B precaution C position D selection PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts) 1 Let’s go somewhere for a drink, ? A shall we B won’t we C will we D shan’t we When we get to the park, there will be several places we can have lunch A when B what C where D which In spite , he did not get the highest grade in the final exam A of his intelligence C he was intelligent B his intelligence D of he was intelligent The water supply of Hanoi was off because the main underground pipeline supplying water from Da River in Hoa Binh to Hanoi burst A held B paid C handed D cut He took a lot of interest our work and he promised to help us any troubles A for / from B about / at C in / with D for / on The greatest between fresh water and seawater lies in its concentration of salt A difference is B difference C is a difference D difference that It is that about 700 deer have been killed in the last few years due to their horns A estimated B grown C declined D damaged How are you on with your work? - It is OK A calling B looking C laying D getting During the interview, you should speak A slowly and clearly B slow and clearly C slowly and clear D slow and clear 10 Not until darkness fell he hadn’t done half of his work A that he realized B did he realize C didn’t he realize D that he didn’t realize Question II: Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence (10 pts) Going to university has made her more (confide) Teachers must keep a record of students' (attend) They are thinking of the of travelling abroad this summer (attract) Daisy has fulfilled all the for graduation (require) An is a student in a college or university who has not received a degree yet (graduate) You should make for the wishes of others (allow) He was paid for the _ he worked Red Cross chapters provide services to help people within communities lead safer, healthier, more self-reliant lives (time) (human) The practice of helps maintain an adequate supply of timber for the manufacture of paper and other wood products (forest) 10 banks traditionally served businesses, but they now meet the (commerce) financial needs of individuals as well Question III: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences.(10 pts) What you think the children (do) when we get home ? I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he (lie) to me Nothing (give) to you if you (not study) hard We (tell) not to go out at night recently “I left a cake on the desk but now it’s gone What happened to it?” – “I don’t know One of the children (eat) it” The ideas (present) in this book are not really interesting Scarcely she (leave) the office when they arrived Should you agree to help us with the housework, we (finish) everything on PART D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I: Read the following passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word to complete it (10pts) Maybe you recycle cans, glass, and paper Do you know that nature recycles, too? One of the nature (1) _ is water Water goes from oceans, lakes, and rivers into the air Water falls from the air as (2) _ or snow Rain and snow eventually find their way back to the oceans Nature’s recycling program for water is (3) _ the water cycle The water cycle has four stages: storage, evaporation, precipitation, and runoff Water on Earth gets stored in oceans, lakes, rivers, ice, and even underground Water goes from storage into the atmosphere by a process called (4) When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid (5) _ a gas, called water vapor Water vapor goes up into (6) _ atmosphere Water returns to the Earth as precipitation in rain or snow by changing into drops of water when the air (7) _ cold enough Clouds are collections of water droplets Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage Water that falls (8) _ land always flows from (9) _ places to lower ones This flow is called runoff Water from land flows into streams Streams join (10) _ to make rivers and eventually the water flows into storage in the oceans Then the water cycle starts all over again Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10 pts) It is easy in these days for a boy or a girl to have a book to enjoy Today books are light and (1) Try to imagine a time when there were no books There was (2) a time When man first began to draw, he used the walls of his caves; later he made marks on (3) other objects such as large pieces of stone and bricks of clay (4) time, man thought of using the smooth sides of animal hides to write on You see, paper did not yet exist Without paper, books (5) we know them could not be made Paper was first produced by the Egyptian many hundreds of years ago At that time there grew in the valley of the Nile River in Egypt a reedy plant (6) the papyrus In endeavoring to find material suitable (7) writing, the Egyptian found a (8) to use this plant The stem of the plant, especially its center or pith, was cut up and laid out in layers which were processed by soaking, pounding, and drying into thin, flexible, writing (9) A wonderful development of great importance to mankind had been (10) A portable B transferable C moveable D transportable A in fact B really C such D indeed A endless B variety C numerate D numerous A Without B With C In D On A as B like C which D that A called B calling C known D addressed A with B for C of D in A method B way C technique D manner A plates B sheets C blocks D patches 10 A made B reached C done D realized Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below (10 pts) The growth of cities, the construction of hundreds of new factories, and the spread of railroads in the United States before 1850 had increased the need for better illumination But the lighting in American homes had improved very little over that of ancient times Through the colonial period, homes were lit with tallow candles or with a lamp of the kind used in ancient Rome-a dish of fish oil or other animal or vegetable oil in which a twisted rag served as a wick Some people used lard, but they had to heat charcoal underneath to keep it soft and burnable The sperm whale provided superior burning oil, but this was expensive In 1830 a new substance called "camphene" was patented, and it proved to be an remained expensive, had an unpleasant odor, and also was dangerously explosive Between 1830 and 1850 it seemed that the only hope for cheaper illumination in the United States was the wider use of gas In the 1840s American gas manufacturers adopted improved British techniques for producing illuminating gas from coal But the expense of piping gas to the consumer remained so high that until mid- century gas lighting was feasible only in urban areas, and only for public buildings for the wealthy In 1854 a Canadian doctor, Abraham Gesner, patented a process for distilling a pitch like mineral found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that produced illuminating gas and an oil that he called "kerosene" (from "keros", the Greek word for wax, and "ene" because it resembled camphene) Kerosene, though cheaper than camphene, had an unpleasant odor, and Gesner never made his fortune from it But Gesner had aroused a new hope for making illuminating oil from a product coming out of North American mines Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why better lighting had become necessary by the mid- nineteenth century? A development of railroads B demand for better medical facilities C increases in the number of new factories D growth of cities The phrase "served as" inline is closest meaning to _ A differed from B functioned as C rested upon D reacted to The word "this" in line refers to _ A lard B charcoal C wick D oil Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of camphene? A high cost B bad smell C potential to explode D greasy texture What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in the paragraph? A It was first developed in the United States B It was not allowed to be used in public buildings, C It was not widely available until mid- century D It had an unpleasant smell The word "resembled" in line 17 is closest in meaning to A was similar to B cost the same as C was made from D sounded like According to the passage, what advantage did the kerosene patented by Gesner have over camphene? A Kerosene had a more pleasant smell B Kerosene was less expensive C Kerosene burned more brightly D Kerosene was safer to use The word "it" in line 18 refers to _ A fortune B odor C camphene Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A A description of events in chronological order B A comparison of two events C An analysis of scientific findings D The statement of a theory and possible explanations 10 Where in the passage does the author mention the origin of a word? A Lines 4-6 B Lines 7-8 C Lines 12-13 D kerosene D Lines 14-17 PART E: WRITING (20 pts) Question I: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it (5 pts) It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour It’s better to avoid …………………………………………………… People think that the owner of that house is abroad The owner …………………………………………………… She didn’t know the way, so she asked a policeman Not …………………………………………………… The baby cries because the lion looks fierce The baby cries because of …………………………………………………… I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money No matter …………………………………………………… Question II: Use the word given to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence Do not change the word given (5 pts) It took two hours to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city (FLIGHT) → It I haven’t decided whether to move or not yet (MADE) → I haven’t At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car (QUESTION)  At the moment You must exactly what the teacher tells you.( CARRY) → You must instructions exactly When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled (NOT……HAIR)  When they broke the news, Question III Write a paragraph about 120 words to give your opinion on the following topic (10 points) “Secondary school students shouldn’t use mobile phones” - THE END Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm Họ tên thí sinh: .Phịng thi số: Số báo danh: Chữ ký giám thị số 1: ………………………… Chữ ký giám thị số 2: ………………………… SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP CẤP TỈNH Năm học: 2019 - 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH I ĐÁP ÁN PART A: LISTENING (15 pts) Question I Listen to the passage Choose the best answer for each question below (5 pts) C A D C B Question II Listen to the passage about jeans Decide whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) You will listen twice (5 pts) F T T F T Question III Listen and fill in the blanks with the words you hear You will listen twice (10pts) heading thing leave fourth tracks PART B: PHONETICS (5 pts) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (2 pts) C A D Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (3 pts) D 2.A PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts) 1A 2C 3A 4D 5C 6B 7A 8D 9A 10B Question II: Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence (10 pts) confident attendances attractiveness requirements undergraduate allowance overtime humanitarian forestry 10 Commercial Question III: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences.(10 pts) will be doing/ are doing to discover had lied will be given don’t study have been told may/might have eaten presented had she left will finish PART D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I: Read the following passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word to complete it (10pts) recycles the rain gets / is called on evaporation high into 10 together Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10 pts) A C D 4.C A A B B B 10 A Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below (10 pts) B B D D C B B D A 10 D PART E: WRITING (20 pts) Question I: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it (5 pts) It’s better to avoid traveling during the rush hour The owner of that house is thought to be abroad Not knowing the way, she asked a policeman The baby cries because of the fierceness of the lion /because of the fact that… No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get the money Question II: Use the word given to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence Do not change the word given (5 pts) It was a two- hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city I haven’t made up my mind whether to move or not yet At the moment my buying a new car is out of the question You must carry out the teacher’s instructions exactly When they broke the news, she did not turn a hair Question III Write a paragraph about 120 words to give your opinion on the following topic (10 points) “Secondary school students shouldn’t use mobile phones” 1.Format: (3 points) The paragraph should have parts: a Introduction: a topic sentence in which students should express their opinion whether they agree or not with the given topic b Body: Students should give advantages of mobile phones to secondary school students if they don’t agree with the topic or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary school students if they agree with the topic c Conclusion (summary of the main advantages or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary school students, students’ opinion on the topic) Content (4 points) SS should give specific advantages or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary school students: * Some suggested advantages: - Mobile phones can help secondary school students keep in touch with family and friends in a quick and convenient way - Mobile phones can help secondary school students to relax after hard-studying hours by listening to music, playing games… - Mobile phones connected to the Internet can help secondary school students find useful information quickly and easily and save information for a long time - Mobile phones can help secondary school students have more friends * Some suggested disadvantages: - secondary school students can spend too much time or money on mobile phones and ignore their study - Mobile phones connected to the Internet can provide secondary school students with bad information - Some games on mobile phones can be addictive Language (3 points) (Grammatical accuracy, wide range of vocabularies and structures) II HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm: 20 (Điểm thi làm tròn đến 0,2) Điểm thi = Tổng số điểm thí sinh làm _THE END _ ... 2) Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 - Sở GD&ĐT Thanh Hóa Đề thi học sinh giỏi mơn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 20 19- 2020 - Phòng GD&ĐT Thọ Xuân Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn. ..MỤC LỤC Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có đáp án Phòng GD&ĐT Nghi Sơn (Bài số 1) Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có... thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 20 19- 2020 có đáp án Phòng GD&ĐT Tĩnh Gia Đề thi học sinh giỏi mơn Tiếng Anh lớp cấp tỉnh năm 20 19- 2020 có đáp án - Sở GD&ĐT Thanh Hóa PHỊNG GIÁO