Some families go to the church .The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and other vegetables .Before the dinner people usually pull crackers – small rolls[r]
(1)PHÒNG GD-ÑT PHUØ MYÕ TRƯỜNG THCS MỸ LỢI ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP CẤP HUYỆN MÔN: TIEÁNG ANH Năm học:2010-2011 Thời gian : 150 phút I LISTENING: (2ms) II: READING: (12ms) Part I: In this part of the test you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences.(2ms) You look tired Why don’t you have a …………………………………… ? A lie B rest C stay D stop What’s the time now? It’s ………………………twelve o’clock A at B near C nearly D stop Could you……………………… a picture of us with my camera? A take B make C get D 4.Why don’t people put their rubbish in the litter……………………… ? A bottles B bins C stops D boxes I don’t need as many as twenty Just give me…………………… A a hundred B thirty C zero D a dozen Who’s going to help me …………………………the balloons for the party? A blow down B blow up C get down D get up Charles has been out of ………………….for over a year now A work B job C employ D employed I ………………… have toast but I wasn’t very hungry this morning A nearly B normally C quite D well Take your overcoat with you ………………….it gets cold A although B in case C unless D until 10 We had to ………………… the match because of the bad weather A call back B think over C call off D get out Part II: Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition:(1m) fill in a participate turn into b avoid punishment go away c select ,choose put away d change into, become run out of e continue get away with f complete (a form) join in g leave pick out h recover from keep on i use up completely 10 get over j return something to its correct place 1……… 2………… 3……… 4………… 5………… 6……… 7………… 8……… 9………… 10……… Part III: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements are True( T ) or False (F): (0,5m) The Internet The Internet started in the 1960s The United States Department of Defense started it because they wanted a computer network to help the American military In the 1970s, scientists worked on it Then in the 1980s, telephone companies made it possible to communicate on the computer network in many more countries An international computer language was born ,and the Net went worldwide You can use the Internet for many things You can shop for a car or a house ; you can plan a vacation; you can watch a video; you can read an Australian newspaper or a Japanese magazine; you can buy (2) books and CDs from North and South America; you can play chess with a partner in Moscow; or you can just chat with people from all over the world Statements The Internet started in 1980s Telephone companies started it It started in the United States There is an international computer language You can use the Internet to play chess with a person in London Part IV: Read the passage and choose the best answers.(0.5m) Season’s Greetings Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain Celebrations start properly on December 24, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation beforehand The Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drinks, and decorations have been bought Christmas cards have already been sent to friend and relations About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights ,various colored decorations and an angel on the top Family presents are usually put under the tree Christmas Day is the biggest day of the holiday On the Christmas morning (often very early ) ,children open the presents that are in their socks Some families go to the church The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and other vegetables Before the dinner people usually pull crackers – small rolls of paper that have gifts , jokes, and party hats inside Questions: When people usually decorate the Christmas tree? A On December 24 B On December 25 C Several weeks before Christmas D A about a week before Christmas On the top of the Christmas tree there is……………… A a light B an angle C a present D a colored decoration The important day of the holiday is ………… A the day before Christmas day B the day after Christmas day C Christmas Eve D Christmas day Which of the following is the traditional Christmas dinner? A Roast turkey with potatoes and bread B Roast beef with potatoes and other vegetables C Roast turkey with tomatoes and other vegetables D Roast turkey with potatoes and other vegetables What are crackers? A The Christmas tree with lights and various colored decorations B Small rolls of paper that have gifts ,jokes, and party hats inside C Christmas cards that have already been sent to friends and relations D Family presents that are put under the Christmas tree Part V: Read the passage and choose the best answer:(1m) Paper is named for papyrus ,a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers ,unlike a piece of material The fibers use in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet In addition to the plant fiber ,dyes and additives such as resin may be used Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture Where these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees Million are cut down ,but new trees are planted in their place Paper may be also are made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used ,can be turned into recycled paper This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution (3) According to the passage ,the paper that we use was first invented by ………………… A the Chinese B the Egyptians C ancient cultures D foresters What the main ingredient in most paper? A resin B cardboard C plant fiber D papyrus According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is………… A rags B trees C fabric D wastepaper According to the passage, recycling paper is ……………………… A bad for the environment B wasteful C good for the environment D economical According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT A reduce the need for ink B save forests C save energy D reduce air pollution Part VI: Put one suitable word in each space:(1m) I have recently taken up cooking as a hobby A lot (1) …………… my friends find this every amusing as I am not very (2) ………… at it yet It’s much (3)…………… difficult (4)…………… I thought it was There are so (5)……………… Things to remember to and it’s very easy to (6)……………… mistakes Last week I invited several people round so I could try out a new (7)………… Everything was ready in the kitchen ,so I relaxed with my guests and we (8)………… a drink But I’m not (9) ………… to giving dinner parties and I suddenly remembered that the chicken was still in the freezer We had to wait two hours (10)………… dinner! Part VII: Read the text below and then decide which word best fits each space.(1m) What kind of music you enjoy? Some people like going to (1)……… Concerts, and listening to (2) ……… The musicians wear very formal clothes ,and the (3)……… is silent until the end of the (4) ……… Perhaps you are a rock music (5)……….Rock concerts are often held at football (6) …………… Or in parks Members of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs (7) ………….music is played at weddings and parties in many countries and some people (8) …………………their own music at home Nowadays we (9)……… music in shops and lifts ,and many people carry their own music with them ,or even (10)………… to music when they study Music is everywhere! A classic B classics C classical D classified A an orchestra B a group C a band D a record A spectators B people C guests D audience A happening B performance C music D action A fan B enthusiasm C reader D friend A matches B grounds C pitches D pools A Historical B Nation C Traditional D Ancient A B get C make D take A understand B hear C perform D listen 10 A hear B have C follow D listen Part VIII: Match the following headings with the paragraphs that follow them (1m) A Books E Magazines B Media F Newspapers C Radio Broadcasts G The World Wide Web D Television programs 1……………………………………… One hundred years ago, people could only get information from reading books and newspapers The development of technology has changed all that Today , we get all sorts of information from radio, television, books, newspapers, magazines, advertising, and computers All these different types of media provide us with entertainment and education 2…………………………………… Today Television is a part of our lives, with hundreds of different channels showing sports, news, entertainment documentary ,and education programs to many millions of people (4) 3……………………………………… Radio programs are quite inexpensive to make, which allows many companies to broadcast music ,news, and other subjects to people worldwide 4……………………………………………………… Millions of people buy a daily newspapers to read the latest news, follow their local soccer team, or just to see what is on television that evening Newspapers report the news, but they also make the news by investigating major issues of concern, and reporting wrong doing 5………………………………………… Magazines cover almost every possible subject in the world, from news ,current affairs ,sports ,and leisure, to arts, entertainment ,and hobbies Most magazines come out weekly or monthly Space in magazines is sold to companies who advertise Part IX: Read the text below and choose the word from the box which best fits each space:(1m) so either come just share along a number building up enjoyment specialize about to Good morning girls and boys I have come (1)………… today to tell you something about my hobby, stamp collecting I have been a collector ever since I was (2)……… your age, which means I have been(3)………… up my collection for over 50 years I took it (4)………….when I was very sick and had to be off school for a couple of months I was really fed up (5)………….my grandfather brought me (6)……….stamp album and a big packet of stamps to get me going I took it immediately I was fascinated by the beautiful colors and the mysterious names of far away places When I grew up, I decided to (7)………….and I have now got one of the largest collections of French stamps in the country It really is a marvelous hobby and have given me thousands of hours of (8) ………… People think it must be very lonely but it isn’t at all You can go to fairs and get to meet other people who (9) ……… the same interest It needn’t be expensive (10)………… Part X: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses (1m) Jane felt very……………….when she saw the police car ( relief ) They reached the hotel just as…………… feel (dark) When Jack left home, he began to enjoy his …………… ( independent) You are…………… to choose how to spent the evening (freedom) Our house is ………… by several burglar alarm (protection) You should go to a doctor and have a thought…………… (examine) The phone doesn’t work It’s been………… …( connection) Linda has a rapid…………… from her illness (recovered) This road is much …………….than I thought (length) 10 The radio gave them a …………….about the storm ( warned) Part XI: There are 11 mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them There is an example for you (2ms) In 1783, two French brothers built the first balloon to take people into the air One hundred and twenty years lately, in 1903, the Wright brother built the first plane with an engine and flier in it This was in the United States Then, in 1918, the US Post Office begun the first airmail service Aero planes changes a much in the next thirty years Then, in 1976, Concorde was building in the UK and France It is the faster passenger plane in the journey in London to New York is only four houses Today millions of people travel on aero plane, and it is difficult to think of a world without them Example: build built 1……………… 2………………… 3…………………… 4……………… 5………………… 6…………………… 7……………… 8………………… 9…………………… 10 ………………… III) WRITING:(6ms) Part I: Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it (2ms) 1.I last saw him when I was a student (5) I haven’t…………………………………………… He didn’t witness the accident himself He talked as if………………………………………… “I’m awfully sorry, Carol, but I’ve broken your watch” said Jim Jim apologized ……………………………………………………… The only way to eliminate word terrorism is by United opposition Only by……………………………………………………………… She and I have never been there before Neither………………………………………………………………… The sea was so cold that we couldn’t swim The sea was too………………………………………………………… They couldn’t anything to stop Nothing………………………………………………………………… 8.I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me I’d like to say how……………………………………………………… 9.Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job Despite…………………………………………………………………… 10 Harry can’t afford to go on holiday Harry hasn’t got…………………………………………………………… Part II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given.(1m) My sister is not old enough to ride a bicycle (too) My sister…………………………………………………… A knock at the door interrupted Dad’s story.(telling) Dad………………………………………………………… The total sales for the video are already over a million copies (sold) This video…………………………………………………………… She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport (complaining) She…………………………………………………………………… During his law study he met his future wife (studying) While…………………………………………………………………… Part IV: Here the list of some things Phi Tran did yesterday(and the time at which she did them) Write sentences describing what she was doing then.(1m) 8.45_ 9.15 Had breakfast 9.15_10.00 Read the newspaper 10.00_12.00 Cleaned her room 12.45_13.30 Had lunch 14.30_15.30 Washed some clothes At o’clock, ………………………………………………………………………… At 9.30 o’clock , …………………………………………………………………… At 11 o’clock, ……………………………………………………………………… At pm ,…………………………………………………………………………… At pm, …………………………………………………………………………… Part III: Write a composition on the following topic (about 259 words) (2ms) “The advantages and disadvantages of watching television “ THE END ANSWERS: I LISTENING: (2ms) (6) II READING: (12ms) Part I: In this part of the test you must choose the words or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences.(2ms) 1B 2C 3A 4B 5D 6B 7A 8B 9B 10 C Part II: Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition:(1m) 1F 2D 3G 4J 5I 6B 7A 8C 9E 10H Part III: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements are True( T ) or False (F): (0,5m) 1F 2F 3T 4T 5T Part IV: Read the passage and choose the best answers.(0.5m) 1D 2B 3D 4D 5B Part V: Read the passage and choose the best answer:(1m) A 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A Part VI: Put one suitable word in each space:(1m) of good more than many make recipe had used 10 for Part VII: Read the text below and then decide which word best fits each space.(1m) C B A C D C B B A 10 D Part VIII: Match the following headings with the paragraphs that follow them (1m) 1B 2D 3C 4F 5E Part IX: Read the text below and choose the word from the box which best fits each space:(1m) along about building up so a specialize employment 9.share 10 either Part X: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses (1ms) relieved darkness independence free protected examination disconnected recovery longer 10 warning Part XI: There are 11 mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them There is an example for you (2ms) lately →later building →built flied → flew 7.faster →fastest begun → began could → can much → lot in → from many → much 10.on → by III) WRITING:(6ms) Part I: Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it (2ms) I haven’t seen him since I was a student He talked as if he had witness the accident himself Jim apologized to Carol for having broken her watch Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism Neither she nor I have ever been there before (7) 6.The sea was too cold for us to swim Nothing could be done to stop the fire I’d like to say how thankful I am for everything you have done Despite his inexperience, he got the job 10 Harry hasn’t got enough money to go on holiday Part II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given.(1m) My sister is too young to ride a bicycle Dad was telling a story when there was a knock at the door This video has sold over a million copies already She is always complaining about public transport While he was studying law he met his future wife Part IV: Here the list of some things phi Tran did yesterday(and the time at which she did them) Write sentences describing what she was doing then.(1m) At o’clock , Phi Tran was having breakfast At 9.30 o’clock, she was reading the newspaper At 11 o’clock, she was cleaning her room At pm, she was having lunch At pm, she was washing some clothes Part III: Write a composition on the following topic (about 259 words) (2ms) “The advantages and disadvantages of watching television “ THE END (8)