Tuyen HS Gioi AV12

Question 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.. Do not change the word given.[r]

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======================================================================================================= Đề Tuyển Chọn Học Sinh Giỏi ~ Năm Học 2012-2013 Trang

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG TRƯỜNG

NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn Thi TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT

(Đề thi gồm có trang)

Thời gian 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Điểm số ……… Điểm chữ ………

Họ tên chữ ký GK ………

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Thí sinh làm trang đề thi

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PART I LISTENING [6p]

You are going to listen to dialogues Then listen again and answer the questions below in complete sentences

Dialogue Listen to the dialogue between John and Amy.

What are they talking about?

Who had long hair in the picture?

What colour is the boy’s mother’s hair now?

Dialogue Listen to the dialogue between Tom and Susan.

What are the speakers planning to do?

When are the speakers planning to this?

When is Tom calling Suan again?

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PART II PHONETICS [10p.]

Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of other words

A worthy B eighth C weather D with

A pleasure B seizure C pressure D measure

A angry B danger C language D abandon

A review B few C renew D sew

A stream B leather C cream D dream

1………2………3……… ………4……… …… 5……… ………

Question 2: Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words

A microscopic B redundant C reluctant D acquaintance

A magnetic B substitute C refusal D phenomenon

A immune B pneumonia C delicate D insistent A contractor B phonetic C Pacific D character

10 A majesty B machine C magnificent D manure

6………7………8………9……… 10………

PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR [20p]

Question 1: Choose the best option among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences

1 "What about the new simplified tax law?" "It's more confusing than the old one." A are you thinking B you think

C have you thought D have you been thinking

2 I suppose cycling is very popular in Holland because it's so

A flat B plain C plane D smooth

3 I hope you won't take it if I suggest an alternative remedy

A offence B amiss C upset D heart

4 Bob says there's never anything worth watching on TV but for hours watching the football A he'll sit B he'd sat C he is sitting D he sit

5 "Did you enjoy the picnic?" "It was okay, but I'd rather to a movie."

A go B be going C have gone D went

6 Some intriguing new facts to light during the course of the investigation

A came B brought C turned D made

7 In answer to my question, my sister, in agreement

A shook B grimaced C wriggled D nodded

8 I don't remember of the decision to change the company policy on vacations When was it decided?

A telling B being told C to tell D to be told

9 My grandmother was by Andrew's cultivated manners and his charming smile A subjected B captured C captivated D enslaved 10 Robert is completely in his new book on photography

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======================================================================================================= Đề Tuyển Chọn Học Sinh Giỏi ~ Năm Học 2012-2013 Trang 11 There's been a in public opinion as far as the arming of the police is concerned

A turn B motion C shift D drift

12 It's surprising how few people can between margarine and butter

A separate B distinguish C diagnose D estimate

13 Hardly had he sat down he was sent for again

A when B than C after D that

14 Julie's letter was unexpected It arrived completely out of the

A pink B green C blue D red

15 The change in timetable will many students having to catch an earlier bus

A result B lead C mean D cause

16 Josie makes a good from her freelance work

A profession B job C living D earnings

17 If … in March, they should give you a host of splendid blooms a few months later

A planted B earthed C dug D installed

18 We had to get a bank loan when the money finally

A gave in B gave off C gave over D gave out

19 The doctors have doubtless done all they can; that's the impression I gained

A moreover B at least C nevertheless D furthermore

20 That was one of the best films I have ever seen - it was magnificent

A very B fairly C quite D extremely

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6……….7……… …8……… …9……… 10………

11………12………13………14……… 15………

16………17………18………19……… 20………

Question 2: Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0) [10p] There is nothing to match the (0 WARM) warmth and cosiness of a genuine log-fire The luxury and sheer (21 RELAX) of sitting back and watching the progress of fire and flame is almost (22 BELIEVE) A log-fire appeals to all the senses Yes, you can (23 ACTUAL) taste and smell the (24 FRESH) of newly cut timber – and then enjoy the sight and sound of the minor (25 EXPLODE) as it burns Logs hiss for a while before they (26 FINAL) .burst in the heat, so the moment of (27 DESTROY) comes as a climax after lots of suspense! All of this is very (28 DRAMA) … , and the thing that makes it more (29 ENJOY) than ever is that one’s feet are up and one’s whole body is being bathed in tropical heat It’s a (30 MARVEL) experience! 21……….22……… …23……… …24……… 25………

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PART IV READING

Question 1: Choose the most suitable word for each space [10p]

Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle sleeping and walking was (1) entirely by external factors The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (2) of the sun But they have now established that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological function – including temperature, digestion and mental (3) - which are regulated internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain

The main function of this “ body clock” is to anticipate and prepare for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise (4) dawn, gearing up for the day, and begin to (5) in the early evening, winding us down for sleep

Some people’s body clocks (6) poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even threaten their health Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can all be (7) or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks

Equally, severe problems can result from the difficulties of (8) to different time zones and working by night instead of by day Shift workers are known to run a higher-than-average (9) of having a number of health problems and the disruption of (10) body rhythms is one possible explanation for this

A conducted B steered C governed D managed A descending B Diving C plunging D setting

A operation B activity C process D occupation

A beside B in C around D nearly

A fall B reduce C lessen D subtract

A keep B hold C support D preserve

A put B formed C caused D made

A altering B adjusting C fitting D suiting

A risk B danger C threat D hazard

10 A common B conditional C normal D used

1 …… 2 …… 3 …… …4 … … 5. ……… 6 …….7 ……… 8 …… 9 …… 10 … … Question 2: Choose the most suitable word for each space [10p]

WILL HUMAN BEINGS EVER LIVE ON OTHER PLANETS?

(1) ……we have become accustomed to the idea of space travel, and in films and fiction it seems (2) … space travel is inevitable, it appears unlikely that human beings will ever get any further than Mars, our nearest neighbous (3)… films we make about space travel, the fact is that it remains technologically challenging, and extremely expensive (4)…… the distances involved are immense, any voyage outside our solar system would take hundreds of years using current technology (5)…… human beings went into space, they would have problems of how to eat and breathe, and their spaceship would have to carry vast amounts of fuel (6)……cover the distance Even Mars is (7)…… far away that it would take about six months to get there

(8)…… the distance between Earth and Mars varies, astronauts would have to wait for nearly two years (9) … they could return using the shortest journey time (10) … it could cost as much as $100 billion, a manned mission to Mars is planned for sometime between 2010 and 2020

A Since B Although C So D However

A the moment B since C as though D like

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A Since B In order that C So D For

A Wherever B Although C Before D Until

A even though B in order to C as if D so that

A so B as C after D till

A So B Wherever C As D Like

A when B since C before D after

10 A As if B Even though C So that D Not because

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Question Read the following passage and choose the best option [05p]

The loss of the jobs and persistent unemployment in the industrial countries is due mainly to changes in technology It is thought to be misleading to blame job losses on the shift of corporations from the industrial countries to the Third World

The present technological developments have been compared to a Third Industrial Revolution The first coming in the 19th century, was characterized by the steam engine and the use of coal In the 1920s the second emerged with the use ofoil and the electro dynamo The third, the present one, is driven by computers, biotechnology and information technology

However, there can be seen weaknesses in the newest of industrial revolutions The technology is advancing so fast and productivity is rising so fast that we are left with a big problem Because ofthe loss in jobs, caused largely by this new, technology, there will not be enough people with money to buy all these products

Technology as definitely enhanced our standard ofliving, even our quality of life But as the capacity to produce expands and the lack of purchasing power and consequent demand diminish, there can be overproduction and recession, and what happens to our standard of living?

1. What is the main point the author is making?

A That the industrial countries have more unemployment than the Third World B That technology is the main cause of unemployment

C That corporations have shifted to the Third World

D That the present situation is like in the Industrial Revolution

2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of one of the industrial revolutions?

A The use of oil B The use of computer

C The use of electricity D The use of coal

3 What is stated as being the main weakness of the Third Industrial Revolution? A There will be too few people who can afford to buy things

B there won't be enough products for everyone to buy C There will not be enough money around

D There will be too many machines in the factories

4 Why does the author think that there won't be enough people to buy the product?

A People will not be able to keep up with technology B Productivity will not be high enough C There will be too many products D Many people will be unemployed 5 What we infer is the author's attitude to the technology?

A It has improved our purchasing power B It has improved our quality of life C It has created more jobs D It is not responsible for the recession

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PART V WRITING

Question 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given [10 p]

You have to stay calm in whatever situation it is (CIRCUMSTANCES) Under no

The books were too heavy for John to carry the bag on his back (WEIGHT) Because of carry the box on his back

He’d forgotten Jill’s phone number (COULDN’T)

He Jill’s phone number was I slept until the sunlight woke me at seven o’clock (WOKEN) I at seven o’clock

Jackson has committed a serious crime (GUILTY)

Jackson a serious crime

He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s door (HAND) He had when he locked at Margaret’s door

The knife was too blunt to cut the steak (SHARP)

The knife to cut the steak

It was raining so much that I stayed at home (HEAVY) The rain I stayed at home

I can’t find enough information for my report (KNEW) I wish

10 Tom was definitely the best in our class (DOUBT)

There’s in our class

Question 2 Rewrite each sentence without the word or words underlined, and using a word or words from the list [8 p]

anywhere - as soon as - now - once - until - when - whenever - where Any time you're in the area, drop in and see us

The moment I saw you, I knew I liked you!

Piona starting training as a ballet dancer at the age of six I won't leave before you come back

You can park yom car wherever you like outside You're finally here, so you’d better sit down

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Question 3 There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it [10 p] I was the last person hearing about that accident He objected for his secretary’s coming to work late This is the old furniture that isn’t worth kept For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem He looks remarkable like his father Only by studying hard you can pass the final exam It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out They are having the walls painting by the painters Many people think that reading newspapers are very interesting 10 There is too many pollution in large cities 1 6

2 7

3 8

4 9

5 10

Question 4: Write about the following topic: [40p]

“Family plays a critical role in a society.” What you think about this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support you opinion You should write at least 200 words

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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2012-2013

Môn Thi TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT PART I LISTENING [6p]

You are going to listen to dialogues Then listen again and answer the questions below in complete sentences

Tapescript

A: Hi, John

B: Hello there, Amy I’m sorry I’m late

A: Oh, it’s OK! Your mom showed me your family photos I enjoyed looking at them

B: I have more family pictures Here, look at them A: Wow, who is this cute baby?

B: That’s me! I was one year old

A: I see Who is this young kid with curly, blonde hair?

B: It’s Anne, my elder sister Her hair is brown now She still has curly hair, though

A: Your dad looks very young in this picture, too He had long hair!

B: Yes, that was a long time ago He doesn’t like having long hair nowadays A: Hey, your mom had black hair before?

B: Yes Her hair used to be black It’s all gray now

What are the speakers talking about? They are talking about John’s family photos. Who had blonde hair in the picture? (Anne,) John’s elder sister.

What color is John’s mom’s hair now? It’s gray (grey).

Tapescript

M: Susan, you want to go hiking with us this Friday? W: Sure, that sounds fun What I need to bring?

M: Just wear hiking boots Bring some water and food, too W: OK But have you heard this week’s weather forecast? M: No Why?

W: Well, I saw it on TV yesterday They said that the weekend is going to be rainy M: Really? In the newspaper, the weather forecast was different They said the weekend is going to be sunny and clear And look at the sky It’s very clear

W: Well, today is only Wednesday The weather could change Anyway, that’s what the TV news said

M: Well, let’s wait and see It might not rain W: Alright I’ll call you on Thursday night about it

What are the speakers planning to do? They are planning to go hiking.

When are the speakers planning to this? The next Friday.

When is Tom calling Suan again? On Thursday.

PART II PHONETICS [10p.] Question 1:

1 B eighth C pressure B danger D sew B leather

Question 2:

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PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR [20p]

Question 1: Choose the best option among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences

1 "What about the new simplified tax law?" "It's more confusing than the old one."

B you think

2 I suppose cycling is very popular in Holland because it's so

A flat

3 I hope you won't take it if I suggest an alternative remedy

B amiss

4 Bob says there's never anything worth watching on TV but for hours watching the football A he'll sit

5 "Did you enjoy the picnic?" "It was okay, but I'd rather to a movie." A go

6 Some intriguing new facts to light during the course of the investigation C turned

7 In answer to my question, my sister, in agreement D nodded

8 I don't remember of the decision to change the company policy on vacations When was it decided? B being told

9 My grandmother was by Andrew's cultivated manners and his charming smile C captivated

10 Robert is completely in his new book on photography A absorbed

11 There's been a in public opinion as far as the arming of the police is concerned C shift

12 It's surprising how few people can between margarine and butter B distinguish

13 Hardly had he sat down he was sent for again A when

14 Julie's letter was unexpected It arrived completely out of the C blue

15 The change in timetable will many students having to catch an earlier bus C mean

16 Josie makes a good from her freelance work C living

17 If … in March, they should give you a host of splendid blooms a few months later A planted

18 We had to get a bank loan when the money finally D gave out

19 The doctors have doubtless done all they can; that's the impression I gained B at least

20 That was one of the best films I have ever seen - it was magnificent C quite

Question 2:

21 RELAXATION 22 UNBELIEVABLE 23 ACTUALLY 24 FRESHNESS 25 EXPLOSION 26 FINALLY 27 DESTRUCTION 28 DRAMATIC 29 ENJOYABLE 30 MARVELLOUS

PART IV READING

Question 1: Choose the most suitable word for each space [15p]

1 C governed 2 D setting 3 B activity 4 C around

5 A fall 6 A keep 7 C caused 8 B adjusting

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Question 2: Choose the most suitable word for each space [10p

B Although C as though 3 C No matter how many

A Since A Wherever 6 B in order to

A so C As 9 C before 10 B Even though

Question Read the following passage and choose the best option [05p]

1 B C A D B PART V WRITING

Question 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given [10 p]

1 You have to stay calm in whatever situation it is (CIRCUMSTANCES) Under no CIRCUMSTANCES should you lose your temper

2 The books were too heavy for John to carry the box on his back (WEIGHT) Because of the books’ WEIGHT, John can’t carry the box on his back

3 He’d forgotten Jill’s phone number (COULDN’T) He COULDN’T remember what Jill’s phone number was

4 I slept until the sunlight woke me at seven o’clock (WOKEN) I was WOKEN by the sunlight at seven o’clock

5 Jackson has committed a serious crime (GUILTY) Jackson is GUILTY of a serious crime

6 He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s door (HAND) He had some flowers in his HAND when he knocked at Margaret’s door

7 The knife was too blunt to cut the bread (SHARP) The knife was not SHARP enough to cut the steak

8 It was raining so much that I stayed at home (HEAVY) The rain was so HEAVY that I stayed at home

9 I can’t find enough information for my report (KNEW) I wish I KNEW enough to write my report

10 Tom was definitely the best in our class (DOUBT) There’s no DOUBT that Tom was (the) best in our class

Question 2 Rewrite each sentence without the word or words underlined, and using a word or words from the list [8 p]

anywhere - as soon as - now - once - until - when - whenever - where

Any time you're in the area, drop in and see us The moment I saw you, I knew I liked you!

Fiona starting training as a ballet dancer at the age of six I won't leave before you come back

You can park yom car wherever you like outside You're finally here, so you’d better sit down

When the exams are out of the way we can start learning something new The memorial shows the site of the pIane crash

KEY

Whenever you're in the area, drop in and see us As soon as I saw you, I knew I liked you!

Fiona starting training as a ballet dancer when she was six I won't leave / I'll stay until you come back

You can park your car anywhere you like outside Now you're here, you'd better sit down

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Question 3 There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it [10 p]

1 I was the last person hearing about that accident He objected for his secretary’s coming to work late This is the old furniture that isn’t worth kept

4 For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem He looks remarkable like his father

6 Only by studying hard you can pass the final exam It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out They are having the walls painting by the painters

9 Many people think that reading newspapers are very interesting 10 There is too many pollution in large cities

Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction

1 hearing to hear you can can you

2 for to so such

3 kept keeping painting painted experience experienced are is remarkable remarkably 10 many much

Question 4: Write about the following topic: [30p]

“Family plays a critical role in a society” What you think about this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support you opinion You should write at least 200 words

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Sample Writing

I agree that a family plays a critical role in a society It is from a family where everything begins Family is a base unit of a society It is what constitutes to form a country and it shows the society’s identity It tells us a lot of it from the way a family thinks, works, plays and behaves Comparing a typical and traditional Asian family to a normal European family Both have a different way of doing things Asian families are usually very conservative in their way of thinking For various situations, they settle it according to beliefs and mindset based on strong morale values and in a conformist way, whereas for European families, they are more open minded on various issues, thinking that if it does not harm and hurt anyone or themselves, it will be fine And so families in this case actually serve as an ambassador of a society They are the ones that give outsiders a certain impression of a society, setting a reputation

When seeing it from a micro perspective, it is a place where the imparting of knowledge occur In a family, the parents educate their children, teaching them various values, guiding them towards adulthood As the children are often with their parents, they are heavily influenced by them Whatever the parents do, the children will follow suit This is the point where it is important The younger generation is the future of tomorrow They must be guided properly so that they, with the necessary skills, will be able to bring the country to greater heights The society and nation depends on them Hence family plays major role and it is about the nurturing of good citizens and future leaders of the nation If the family does not its part properly, it will be more of a disadvantage to the nation in the future and the society will have a hard time progressing

Family is a place where warmth can be felt Members of a family will share love, care and concern to each other, felling his sense of attachment; their close relationship will be even more bonded In this way they can feel the essence of living and be able to enjoy life to its fullest extent since humans have emotions With such a positive atmosphere and united spirit, it will definitely more good than harm to the society

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