STUDYING HABITS Getting good results in your studies comes from developing good study habits.. The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting.[r]
(1)PHßNG GD&§T §¤ L¦¥NG KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013 Đề chính thức (Đề thi gồm 04 M¤n thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút trang) Hä và tªn thÝ sinh: Ngày th¸ng n¨m sinh: Sè b¸o danh Häc sinh trêng: Sè ph¸ch Hä tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ 1: Hä tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ 2: ChØ dÉn: §Ò thi gåm 04 trang ThÝ sinh kiÓm tra sè trang tríc lµm bµi Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi (ghi câu trả lời vào các ô đợc đánh số phía dới đề mçi phÇn) ThÝ sinh gi÷ g×n cÈn thËn bµi lµm Thí sinh đợc dùng loại bút, thứ mực; không đợc viết mực đỏ, bút chì; không đánh dấu làm ký hiệu riêng; phần viết hỏng phải dùng thớc gạch chéo; không đợc tẩy, xo¸ b»ng bÊt kú c¸ch g× (kÓ c¶ bót xo¸) Thí sinh không đợc sử dụng tài liệu nào kể từ điển Gi¸m thÞ kh«ng gi¶i thÝch g× thªm PHÒNG GD&ĐT ĐÔ LƯƠNG KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Đề chính thức (Đề thi gồm 04 trang) ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM SỐ PHÁCH (2) KHẢO Bằng số: ……………………… Giám khảo 1: ………………………… …… Bằng chữ:… Giám khảo 2: …………… ……………………… ……… SECTION A: PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words A mention B question C option D federation A look B book C food D cook A modern B police C logical D cotton A fixed B forced C laughed D weighed A bear B wear C chairman D heart II Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words D answer A invite B village C weekend A introduce B industry C entertain D Singapore A museum B afternoon C hotel D appointment A vegetable B economic C comfortable D logical A medicine B entrance C provide D institute SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D Nowadays, Vietnamese women wear the Ao dai on special A chances B opportunities C occasions D times My parents got up very early this morning pack the car for our journey A so that B in order to C because D in case Due to bad weather, the picnic has been put until next Wednesday A forward B on C out D off Before you begin the exam paper, always read the carefully A orders B instructions C rules D answers Ha Long Bay is as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO A recognized B seen C believed D spoken He is a specialist modern Vietnamese literature A of B at C for D in I never wear yellow because it doesn’t me A match B fit C like D suit The Browns have moved into a huge A two-storey house B house of two storey C two storeys D house two-storey They walked half an hour to the waterfall A arrive B reach C come D get 10 If you want to weight, you have to go on a diet A lose B gain C reduce D decrease 2 10 II Supply the correct verb forms to complete the sentences He used to (take) to the zoo once a month when he was a child If only I (live) _ in Paris now (Have) _nothing special to see in that old town so we left for another one My teacher advised me (not spend) _too much time playing computer games I think your hair really needs (cut) It's quite long now Van together with other students often (help) the elderly in free time Could you tell me the name of the man (make) _ a speech on the stage? _ I have no idea Wearing casual clothes (make) _school more colorful and lively, in my opinion (3) III Supply the correct word forms to complete the passage My brother wants to be a famous when he grows up (PHOTO) Sleeping on an bed will make you feel more tired (COMFORT) You should drive tonight I'm an driver in crowded cities (EXPERIENCE) _examination is of great importance to grade students (ENTER) Most of the banks are now _ (COMPUTER) Going out with friends and people we love gives us a lot of _ (ENJOY) Sadly, only ten or twelve people _his party last night (ATTENDANCE) Mispronunciation in speaking a language usually leads to _ (UNDERSTAND) IV There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentence Find and correct it Did it spend you two days to finish reading the book I lent you? Having a tired day, I went to bed early last night Three years are too long for us to build a new house in the countryside Their son hasn’t talked to them when he was punished for telling lies I find it very usefully to use the Internet in learning English as it has a lot of websites At Tet, spring festivals are held, streets and public buildings are bright decorated This beautiful table was made by wood about 30 years ago I really look forward to hear from you soon Mistake Correction Mistake Correction (4) SECTION C: READING I Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D EXAM STRESS Symptoms of exam stress According to Professor John, a neurologist, more than 25% of American teenagers feel stressed at least once a day And nothing gets students down than exams Nearly 90% of teenagers suffer from stress at least once "They come down with migraines and many have problems with eating and sleeping" Exam stress Fear of failing exams is understandable However, pressure from parents and teachers adds to the stress "My parents expect me to be good at everything- academic subjects, sports and music! It's ridiculous," says Macy, 16, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Prepare your environment "You should make a revision plan that is realistic and that gives you enough time to study," recommends Prof John "Students should eat healthy meals- oily fish and green vegetables contains that help your memory The revision environment is important Students ought to find a quiet place to revise They mustn't leave things on their desk that can distract them, such as a mobile phone, no testing and no emails How to revise "Make a list before you start revising each day Study the most difficult things early in the day, when your memory is fresh After you have finished revising, check the list- and then rest Exams stress wears off when you read a magazine, listen to music or sports." On the big day "If you start to feel nervous, breathe deeply for a minutes Then skim all the exam questions Read all the instructions carefully How many questions you have to answer? Be prepared- then you won't get any nasty surprises halfway through the exam." When it is all over "Well- done! You've done the best you could Don't look at the questions with your friends, as this can make you worry more, Concentrate on your next exam But take a rest first." According to Professor John, A more than 90 % of students are stressed B most American teenagers have problems with eating C over 25% of American teenagers suffer from daily stress D approximately 25% of American students are stressful Students find exams stressful because A failing exams can result in a terrible punishment B parents and teachers demand a lot C they have to too much revision D they can't take exams a second time The word" distract" in line 4, passage is closest in meaning with A attract you a lot B make you feel relaxed C get emails from friends D make it impossible for people to focus on something To create a good environment for revising, professor John suggests A selling your mobile phone B not working in your bed room C eating more fish and green vegetables D looking for a peaceful place Before you revise each day, A rest for a few hours B make a list of fish and vegetables to eat that day C make a list of what you want to study that day D read a magazine or play volleyball After an exam, A relax for a while B concentrate for five minutes C think about the answer that you got wrong D discuss the answer with your friends III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word Travelling to all corners of the world is getting easier and easier We live in a global village, but how well we (1) _ and understand each other? Here is a simple test Imagine you have arranged a meeting at p m What time should you expect your foreign business colleagues to arrive? If (2) are German, they'll be exactly on (3) _ If they are American, they'll probably be 15 minutes early If they are (5) British, they’ll be 15 minutes late, and you should allow up to an (4) for the Indians Therefore, these are some small pieces of (5) in order not to behave badly abroad In France you shouldn ’t sit down in a carfare until you are shaken hands with everyone you know In Afghanistan you'd (6) _ spend at last minutes saying hello In Pakistan you mustn ’t wink It is offensive In the Middle East you must never use the left hand for greeting, eating, drinking or smoking Also, you should care not to admire (7) in your host’s home They will feel that they have to give it to you In Russia you must your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are unfriendly In Thailand you should clasp your hands together and lower your head and your eyes when you greet someone In America you should eat your hamburger with both hands and as quickly as (8) _ You shouldn’t try to have a conversation until it is eaten SECTION D: WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one She used to live and work here = She no You don't have to drive so fast = There We last went to the cinema a month ago = We haven't I wish I were a pilot = If only He speaks French fluently = He is " You should study harder to get a chance to study abroad." my teacher said to me = My teacher advised Our trip to Peter's village lasted two days = We had He arrived too late to see the first part of the film = He didn't II Write a passage within 120 to 150 words on the following topic Do you agree or disagree with the following saying? Why/ Why not? The Internet can help students entertain a lot The end (6) PHÒNG GD&ĐT ĐÔ LƯƠNG ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP NĂM HỌC 2012- 2013 Môn: Tiếng Anh Tổng điểm toàn bài: 80/ = 20 điểm ( 66 điểm + 14 điểm luận) SECTION A: PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently B C B II Identify the word whose stress pattern is different D D SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A B B B I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D C B D B A D D C A II Supply the correct verb forms to complete the sentences be taken lived Having not to spend cutting/ to be cut helps making makes III Supply the correct word forms to complete the passage photographer uncomfortable computerized/ computerised enjoyment / joy B 10 A (7) IV There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentence Find and correct it Mistake spend tired are when Correction take tiring is since Mistake usefully bright by hear Correction useful brightly of hearing SECTION C: READING I Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D C B D D C A III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word know hour anything they advice possible time better SECTION D: WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one She no longer lives and works here There is no need for you to drive so fast We haven't been to the cinema for a month/ since last month If only I were a pilot He is a fluent English speaker My teacher advised me to study harder to get a chance to study abroad We had a two- day trip to Peter's village He didn't arrive early enough to see the first part of the film II Write a passage within 120 to 150 words on the following topic Bài viết cần đạt: - Lượng từ tương đương với yêu cầu - Trình bày rõ ràng, có ý tưởng, biết dùng từ - Bài viết mạch lạc, nội dung phong phú - Liên kết bài tốt (8) (9) STUDYING HABITS Getting good results in your studies comes from developing good study habits The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting The best chair for studying should be one which you would be comfortable in, but not so comfortable that you may fall asleep in it after a while! Before you study, look for a quiet environment with no distractions If you home too noisy for studying, try the library or community center instead When you study, set realistic targets for yourself to achieve For example, not aim to study five chapters of Geography in one sitting when you know that it takes you more than one hour to read one chapter Furthermore, remember not to push yourself too hard When you have studied for a period of time, reward yourself by taking a short break You could perhaps take a short walk or listen to some music for a while If you begin to feel sleepy when studying, not force yourself to go on as you may lose power of concentration Instead, you may want to take a short nap to refresh yourself Studying may also be strenuous on the eyes When you study, it may be a good idea to lift your eyes away from your books occasionally Looking at objects at a distance or at greenery can help soothe tired eyes The first thing to be considered in developing good study habits is _ A your ability to study well B the best chair to sit for studying C environment for studying D your attitude towards good study at home Which of the following does not improve your good study habits? A A quite with enough lighting B An extremely comfortable chair C A proper chair and a right- sized table D A public or college library When studying, you'd better A learn as much as you want in one sitting B learn either sitting at the table or table C take a short break after every chapter D set goals that are reachable for you Taking a short nap is necessary when A you feel sleepy and cannot concentrate on studying B your eyes becomes red after studying C you cannot lift your eyes away form your books D you want to go on after getting your concentration The most suitable the title for the passage may be _ A How to use your study time efficiently B How to build up good study habits C How to get relaxed when studying D How to avoid sleepiness when studying (10)