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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THÁI BÌNH GIỎI LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2011-ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH 2012
Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút (Không kể
thời gian giao đề) Đề gồm 04 trang; Thí sinh làm
bài vào Phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm
Mã đề: 000 PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. 1 A compulsory B suggestion C summary D agriculture
2 A leisure B measure C failure D pleasure
3 A attraction B congestion C passion D construction
4 A mileage B license C kite D wilderness
5 A faces B horses C houses D places
II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same line 6 A alternative B guitarist C ecosystem D semester
7 A heritage B mysterious C historical D particular 8 A shortcoming B category C eventually D applicant
9 A interview B compulsory C inhabitant D contribute
10 A schedule B orbit C promise D report
III Choose the best answer which tells you that how many different ways you can pronounce the underlined word
11 library, librarian, capable, wall, army, marriage, quality, caring
A 8 B 5 C 7 D 6
12 appearance, healthy, leather, creature, treasure, creative
A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7
13 these, he, well, garden, kitchen, Vietnamese
A 3 B 2 C 4 D 5
14.question, require, quay, antique, queen
A 2 B 3 C 1 D 4
15 food, wood, mood, blood, floor, poor
A 1 B 5 C 3 D 4
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the best one option to fill each blank 16 These _ boots belong to Jim.
A leather red riding B red leather riding C leather riding red D red riding leather
17 (Mrs Brown to her neighbor): I'm very happy because my daughter, who is studying abroad, _ me next weekend She has just phoned me.
A will visit B is visiting C is going to visit D visits 18 His sister was full of _ for the way in which he so quickly learned to drive a car.
A pride B admiration C surprise D jealousy
19 Consequently, 12-year-old Charles was sent to work in a factory. “Consequently” means _.
A Of course B In the end C Unfortunately D As a result 20 _ that I could hardly hear her.
A She spoke so quiet B succeed C So quietly did she speak D. So quietly she speak
21 It’s recommended that he _ this course.
(2)22 _ improperly, the device doesn’t work.
A Being installed B Having installed C Installed D Installing 23 I was just walking across the street when I _ someone I hadn’t seen for years.
A.came across B came off C came by D came over
24 It is a _ ruler.
A two-feet-long B two-foot-long C two feet long D two long foot 25 _ want to get a job have to have qualifications and experience.
A Who B They who C Those who D Those whom
26 A: “I’m in a hurry.” B: “Don’t worry I _ you a lift”.
A will give B am going to give C will make D am going to make 27 Scientists believe the first inhabitants of the Americans arrived by crossing the land bridge that connected Siberia and more than 10,000 years ago.
A this is Alaska now B what is now Alaska C Alaska is now D is now Alaska 28 A: " Thanks for your help, Judy." B: " _ "
A Never remind me B With all my heart C Wish you D It’s my pleasure 29 Tuition fees in public schools are often those in state schools.
A twice as higher as B twice as high as C higher twice than B as high as twice 30 It was very of him to leave his little son alone at home.
A responsible B unresponsible C irresponsible D responsibility 31 The of the houses are covered with lots of .
A roofs/leaves B rooves / leaves C roof/leaf D roofs/leafs
32 Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country.
A so beautiful day B such beautiful a day C such a beautiful weather D so beautiful a day 33 The number of the people who cars increasing.
A owns/ are B owns/is C own/are D own/is
34 today, we would put off the match till next Monday.
A Were it rained B Were it to rain C If it would rain D Had it rained. 35 In front of us _ with a beard and blue eyes.
A is a big man standing B stand a big man C is standing a big man D a big man is standing 36 I won’t change my mind _ what you say.
A no matter B whether C because D although
37 Employees are not allowed to discriminate against an applicant because of their social or financial _
A past B history C precedent D background
38 A: “May you have all the happiness in your marriage!” B: “ ”
A That’s a good idea B Thanks It is very kind of you to say so.
C You are welcome. D I think so.
39 We should consider the need to be _ harmony _ our environment.
A in/of B in/with C on/of D on/with
40 A: “Shall we go out tonight?” B: _”
A You are welcome. B What a great idea! C That’s understandable D No, we shan’t. 41 Doctors and nurses have to work _a night shift at least once a week.
A on B in C for D of
42 Money is the main cause of many _ in his family.
A arguments B compliment C disputes D leftovers
43 I like _ peace and _ quiet but I can’t stand _ quiet here.
A The/ 0/0 B 0/0/the C 0/the/the D 0/0/0
44 They gave _ an application form and asked us to fill it.
A we each B us each C each of we D each us
45 Jane is the _ of the two sisters.
A more beautiful B most beautiful C beautiful D as beautiful as II Find out one mistake in each sentence by choosing A B, C or D
46 Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Da Lat city, they can take away with them memories of their beauty.
A may realize B even though C them D their
(3)A the nature B shouldn’t be disturbed C is affected D. development
48 The young are thought to be the future leaders of the country, and it is essential that they should understand their heritage as full as possible.
A The young B are thought C it is D as full as possible 49 All the children needed medical attention are invited to visit the clinic.
A All the B needed C attention D to visit
50 St Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Windward Island group, situating about twenty miles south of Martinique
A is an B the Caribbean Sea C situating D south of READING
I Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank EXAM ADVICE
In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work with a partner You have to a (51) task which usually ( 52) _ about minutes One possible task is “ problem (53) ”, which means you have to look at some (54) information and then discuss the problem with your partner You maybe show photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (55) _ that you study them carefully If necessary, check you know exactly what to by (56) _ asking the examiner to repeat the instructions or make them clearer.
While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and make (57) _ if he or she is not saying much If either of you have any real difficulties the examiner may decide to step in and ( 58) _ Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (59) _ with your partner, which includes taking (60) _ in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “ agree to disagree”.
51 A single B lonely C unique D once
52 A exists B lasts C stays D maintains
53 A solving B working C making D finding
54 A optical B obvious C noticeable D visual
55 A essential B needed C helpful D successful
56 A formally B officially C politely D sincerely
57 A ideas B statements C speeches D suggestions
58 A complain B help C suggest D fail
59 A competing B struggling C opposing D co-operating
60 A changes B sides C turns D sentences
II VI Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, home heating oil, residual fuel oil, and lubricating oil, come from one source – crude oil found below the earth’s surface, as well as under large body of water, from a few hundred feet below the surface to as deep as 25,000 feet into the earth interior Sometimes crude oil is unsecured by drilling a hole into the earth, but more dry holes are drilled than those producing oil. Either pressure at the source or pumping forces crude oil to the surface.
Crude oil wells flow at varying rates, from about ten to thousands of barrels per hour Petroleum products are always measured in forty-two-gallon barrels.
Petroleum products vary very greatly in physical appearance: thin, thick, transparent, or opaque, but regardless, their chemical composition is made up of two elements: carbon and hydrogen, which forms compounds called hydro-carbons Other chemical elements found in union with the hydrocarbons are few and are classified impurities Trace elements are also found, but in such minute quantities that they are disregarded The combination between carbon and hydrogen forms many thousands of compounds which are possible because of the various positions and unions of these two atoms in the hydrocarbon molecule.
61 Many thousands of hydrocarbon are possible because _. A the petroleum products vary greatly in appearance.
B complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structure. C the two atoms in the molecule assume many positions.
(4)62 The word minute is closest to the meaning to _.
A instant B huge C insignificant D timely
63 How is crude oil brought to the surface?
A Expansion of the hydrocarbons B pressure and pumping
C Vacuum created in the drilling pipe D Expansion and construction of the earth surface. 64 What is the principle components of all petroleum products?
A Hydrogen and carbon B Residual fuel oil C Crude oil D Refined substances. 65.The word opaque means most nearly the same as _.
A transparent B turbid C light D crude
III Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers.
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods Carbohydrates range from simple sugars such as amylase and amylopectin Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one fourth to one fifth of a person’s diet This translates to about 70-100 grams of carbohydrates per day A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person’s health When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis However, this results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
66 What is the main idea of this passage?
A Carbohydrates are needed for good health B Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of protein. C Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis D Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet 67 The word “function” as used in the passage refers to which of the following?
A neglect B.serve C dissolve D profess
68 The word “range” as used in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A probe B proceed C hail D extend
69 According to the passage, what most nutritionists suggest? A Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.
B Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
C Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s diet. D Carbohydrates should be eaten in a small quantities.
70 Which of the following carbohydrates NOT do?
A Prevent ketosis B Cause gluconeogenesis C Provide energy for the body D Flavor and sweeten food
WRITING
I Choose the sentence that means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it by choosing A, B, C or D
71 Not all the audience stayed until the play was over.
A Some of the audience didn’t like the play, though they watched it till the end. B Some individuals in the audience left before the play finished.
C None of the people who came to see that play stayed till the end.
D By the end the play finished, there were only a few people left in the hall. 72 I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
A I object to people criticizing me unfairly B They criticize me because I am not fair C They criticize me unfairly D I don't like to be criticized
73 It's possible that the teacher didn’t understand what I meant. A The teacher may not understand what I meant
B The teacher might not understand what I mean
C The teacher might not have understood what I want to say D The teacher might not have understood what I wanted to say
74 We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive. A We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
B We couldn’t afford the tickets to see the movie.
(5)75 I whispered as I didn’t want anybody to hear our conversation. A So as not to hear our conversation, I whispered.
B Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation, I whispered.
C I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn’t be heard. D Because I whispered, nobody heard our conversation.
II Use the prompts to write meaningful sentences by choosing A, B, C or D
76 Because/ snowstorm/ only/ five/ student/ come/ class/ teacher/ therefore/ cancel/ class.
A Because of a snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the class.
B Because of the snowstorm only five students came to the class The teacher, therefore, cancelled the class.
C Because a snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the class.
D Because the snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the class.
77 I/ not nervous/ now/ if/ drink/ much/ coffee.
A I will not be nervous now if I don’t drink too much coffee.
B I would not be nervous now if I hadn’t drunk too much coffee. C I am not be nervous now if I don’t drink too much coffee.
D I will not be nervous now if I hadn’t drink too much coffee.
78 first/ I/ say/ not/ lend/ Ann/ money/ eventual/ she/ persuade/ agree.
A At first I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to it. B At firstly I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to it. C At first I said I didn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to it.
D At first I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she would persuaded me to agree to it. 79 I/ delight/ news/ your marriage.
A I am delight to hear the news of your marriage. B I am delighted to hear the news of your marriage. C I am delighted to hear the news of your marriage status. D I delighted hearing the news of your marriage.
80 opinion/ election/ fair
A My opinion was fair about the election. B In my opinion, I think the election was fair. C According to my opinion, the election was fair. D In my opinion, the election was fair.
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