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(1)SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ TĨNH TRƯỜNG THPT MINH KHAI KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 11( Lần 2) Thời gian thi: 150 phút Lưu ý: Đề thi gồm 05 trang Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi Thi sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm _ I PHONETICS : Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others A intelligent B population C opportunity D economics A unspeakable B accomplish C emotional D tendency A address B millionaire C believe D mislead A protect B improve C conservation D abroad A activity B painter C community D authority A champion B composer C decide D machine A pesticide B separate C slavery D efficient A capable B personal C interact D average A theatre B cinema C interesting D career 10 A appliance B activity C adventure D average II LEXICO – GRAMMAR: Part 1: Circle the letter A, B, C or D that corresponds to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence They hardly anything nowadays, ? A aren’t they B they C don’t they I’m tired of my neighbors _ noise every night A make B made C to make D isn’t it D making This new law will take from the beginning of next month A influence B power C effect D force We all enjoy Tony’s companion He’s a man A such honest B so honest C too honest D such an honest Has anyone got any to changing the room we usually practise in? A inconvenience B objection C contradiction D complaint I’m afraid none of our material will exactly the colour of your pattern A fit B imitate C equal D match His wife has excellent in clothes A taste B flavour C choice D gusto The teacher always that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay A reports B tells C says D recommends I’m sure you will have no difficulty the exam A pass B to pass C passing D on passing 10 Peter: Excuse me! Is there a chemist near here? A passer-by: “ ” A Yes Take the first turning at the right B No, he lives far from here C Ok I will help you D Not at all 11 On the battle field of Waterloo, about 45,000 men were left A dead and wound B dead and wounded C to die and wound D death and wound 12 further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers A Should B Did C Were D Had 13 I want 200 worth of Swiss Francs What is the rate, please? A market B exchange C currency D money 14 I her number but the line was engaged A dialed B made C found D counted 15 He on the bed staring at the ceiling wondering what to next (2) A lay B laid C lain D lied 16 The phone rang but you didn’t hear it, you asleep A were B must be C must have been D would have been 17 What are the qualifications of a good worker? - It is essential that he efficient A is B be C will have been D could be 18 The flight was cancelled at the last moment, otherwise we in Saigon now A am B would be C were D had been 19 Marry: Thank goodness! It’s Friday! Ann: “ ” A Congratulations! B Yeah Have a nice weekend! C I have no idea D It doesn’t matter 20 They delayed so long that they almost missed the last train A for leaving B to leave C in leaving D leaving Your answers 11 16 12 17 13 18 14 19 10 15 20 Part Give the correct form of the words given in each bracket to complete the following passage then write your answers in the box provided Students learning English as a second language are sometimes given a word by their teacher and asked to give an/a _1 (explain) as to what that word means; in other words, to provide a (define) The (assume) is that if you know a word, you can define it (logic), that might make sense, but in reality it is not always (reason) to assume that There are words and phrases that even native speakers use in conversation without much (think) which can lead to (confuse) when you ask a native speaker to define them Take the (conceive) of ‘zeitgeist’, for example, which has entered English from German It’s (doubt) much easier to use than it is to define With a word like ‘zeitgeist’ it may be more 10 (sense) to test the student’s understanding in ways other than asking them to define it Your answers 10 Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given Use each phrase once only made her blood boil kept her head pulled her legs jumped out of her skin lost her head took her breath away had a lump in her throat gave me the cold shoulder Pauline completely ignored me this morning She It really .to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she as she watched him get on the train The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic It really Susan panicked when the fire broke out She When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock She almost My sister remained very calm She Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ! (3) Part 4: Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences There is an example at the beginning appreciate * One doesn't need to be an expert to appreciate the beauty of classical music * He seems confident that houses in this area will appreciate in value in thae next few years * I'll always appreciate your help and support * The birds build their nests in early September and begin to _their eggs two weeks later, always being on the lookout for predators * The press speculated whether the new telecommunications company was going to _cables on the seabed to improve the existing system * One of my responsibilities at home is to the table in the evening * The aim of this task is to your knowledge of vocabulary * The drug company has decided not to _ its products on animals in future * In order to out his new theory, the scientist has taken over the university laboratory * Blankets and shelters were in _ suply in the aftermath of the disaster * Nobody in this business knew his real name he was called Bill for _ * She reacted angrily when her name hadn't been included on the _list for the job * Marijuana is not regarded as a _ drug That's why some countries are thinking of letting people use it, at least for medical purposes * It's to believe that there are no good people out there I'm sure you can find some good-natured individuals in this area * I'm trying to spare you learning things the _ way Follow my advice and you don't need to make mistakes * He was afraid that his revolutionary proposals would with strong opposition from hardliners * The Chinese factories were operating non stop churning out shoes to the demand in Europe and the US * With only 200 dollars a month, the family struggled to make ends III Reading Part 1: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word I was reading an article last week in (1) the writer described (2) her children has changed as they (3) up When they were small she had to (4) up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5) her out If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6) with next She dreaded the fact that they might (7) after her husband, who admitted having (8) an uncontrollable child who (9) most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights What was worse was that (10) else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children They had (11) out of all their naughty behavior, and (12) up serious hobbies (13) as chess and playing the piano They never did anything without (14) it over first, and coming to a serious decision She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15) ., and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy Your answers 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part III You are going to read a newspaper article about ancient rock art Choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text then write your answers in the box given (4) Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks preventing the public from going there except on at one of France’s most important tourist sites are being guided tours Otherwise, he says, not only will the site gradually destroyed Scientists and researchers fear that the be completely destroyed but important research work 36.000 drawings on rocks in Mont Bego in the French Alps will be reduced are being damaged so rapidly that they will not survive for Clottes disagrees “The measure proposed by Henry future generations de Lumley is the most severe, and while it is the most The mountain, believed to have once been a site for prayer effective, it is also certain to bring about protests from and worship, is scattered with 4,000 year-old drawings cut people who live there,” he said “The site was into bare rock They include pictures of cows with horns, classified as a historic monument years ago by the cultivated fields and various gods and goddesses But as the Ministry of Culture, and we must as much as popularity of the site increases, the pictures are being ruined possible to save what is there.” by thoughtless graffiti David Lavergne, the regional architect, also wants to Jean Clottes is the chairman of the International Committee avoid closing the site “Henry de Lumley’s idea isn’t on Rock Art He says, “People think that because the picture ideal,” he said “Our department feels that the best have been there so long they will always continue to be solution is to let people look at the site, but because there But if the damage continues as this rate there will be the area is very big it is difficult to prevent visitors nothing left in 50 years.” from damaging it I would prefer that everyone was He describes seeing tourists stamping on the drawings, able to look at it, but the main problem is financial wearing away the rock and definition of the artwork as they We don’t have the funds to employ the necessary so Some visitors, he says, even chop off parts to take number of guards We may have to consider charging home as souvenirs a fee There seems to be no prospect of government “When people think they can’t take a good enough funding.” photograph, they rub the drawings to get a clearer picture,” In Nice, Annie Echassoux, who also worked on he said “The drawings are polished by the weather, and if researching the site, is alarmed that as the mountain the sun is shining and the visitors can’t see them properly becomes easier to reach – tourists can now avoid the they simply rub and scrape them to make them look three-and-a-half-hour walk by hiring vehicles – the fresher.” damage will increase rapidly She thinks that the only Other researchers describe hoe people arrive carrying long solution is to rope off the area and provide guides sticks with sharp ends to scratch their own drawings, or even “You can’t say the plan can’t go ahead because there their names, in the rock is no money,” he said “That is not good enough But experts are divided over the best way to preserve the Money must be provided because the Ministry of drawings Henry de Lumley, director of the Museum of Culture has classified this area as a historic site If we Natural History in Paris, believes that the only way to save don’t take steps, we will be responsible for losing the the site is to turn the whole mountain into a “no-go” area, drawings for the next generation.” What does ‘they’ in line refer to? A the rocks B the French Alps C the drawings D the tourist sites Jeans Clottes says that people who visit the mountain A not believe the drawings are old B believe they are allowed to paint there C think the drawings should be left alone D assume the drawings will not change According to Clottes, some of the visitors to the area have A helped to clean the drawings B taken bits of rocks home C been unable to take photographs D misunderstood what the pictures mean Henry de Lumley is keen to A set up research projects B safeguard public rights C keep out individual visitors D ban traffic in the area Clottes disagrees with Henry de Lumley’s suggestion because he thinks A it won’t work B visitors will protest about it C he has a better idea D it will annoy local people David Lavergne would refer to A limit the number of visitors to the site B arrange security to protect the site C reduce the overall area of the site D use tourist fees to finance on the site Which word best describes Annie Echassoux’s attitude? A determined B despairing C unforgiving D understanding (5) The article has been written about Mont Bego to A advertise the closure of the site B warn visitors about the dangers of the site C encourage scientists to visit the site D describe fears about the future of the site Your answers Part II Read the passage then choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each space then write your answers in the box given Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate Many scientists the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at from the force of the wind, rain and sun to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as hurricanes and droughts, even more _5 _ and causing sea levels all around the world to Environmental groups are putting on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations Some scientists, 10 , believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results Global warming, it seems, is to stay A give B put C take D have A in B at C by D to A threat B danger C risk D harm A Concerning B Regarding C Depending D According A strike B strong C severe D heavy A raise B arise C lift D rise A force B pressure C persuasion D encouragement A off B away C up D over A belief B request C favor D suggestion 10 A because B however C despite D although Your answers 10 IV: WRITING: Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard - However Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer - So long as the examiner They believe the students were educated in Canada - The students That’s an insulting name to use for him - Don’t call him She is proud of being such a good cook - She prides Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words: The film wasn’t as good as we expected ( come) Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success ( matter) The rate of inflation has fallen steadily during recent months ( decline) John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test ( came) (6) Final year students don’t have to attend lectures ( optional) Part 3: Write a composition of around 250 words in order to answer the following question: It is very important that children should study hard at school Time spent studying on the Internet is time wasted Do you agree or disagree? State the reasons for your answer (7) SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ TĨNH TRƯỜNG THPT MINH KHAI KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 11( Lần 2) Thời gian thi: 150 phút ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM I PHONETICS : Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.(1.5 points ; 15 p for correct answer) A A D D B C C D B 10 D II LEXICO – GRAMMAR: Part 1: Circle the letter A, B, C or D that corresponds to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence ( points; ; 0.2p for correct answer) B D 11 B 16 C D A 12 C 17 B C D 13 B 18 B B C 14 A 19 B B 10 A 15 A 20 D Part 2: Give the correct form of the words given in each bracket to complete the following passage then write your answers in the box provided ( points ; 0.15 p for correct answer ) explanation thought definition confusion assumption concept logically undoubtedly reasonable 10 sensible Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given Use each phrase once only (8) ( 1.2 point ; 0.15 p for correct answer) gave me the cold shoulder made her blood boil had a lump in her throat took her breath away lost her head jumped out of her skin kept her head pulled her legs Part 4: Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences There is an example at the beginning ( points; 0.2p for correct answer) lay test short hard meet III Reading Part 1: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word ( points ; 0.2p for correct answer) which how grow put wore deal took been spent 10 everyone 11 12 13 14 15 grown taken such talking older Part II Read the passage then choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each space then write your answers in the box given ( 1.5 points ; 0.15 p for correct answer) B D A B C A D C C 10 B Part III You are going to read a newspaper article about ancient rock art Choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text then write your answers in the box given ( points ; 15 for correct answer) C D D B B A C D PART IV: WRITING: Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: ( point; 0.2p for correct answer) However hard she works, she never seems to succeed So long as the examiner can read etc your handwriting, he will accept your answer The students are believed to have been educated in Canada Don’t call him (by) such an insulting name She prides herself on her cooking being such a good cook Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words:( point; 0.2p for correct answer) The film didn’t come up to our expectations No matter how hard Fred tried ( to start the car), he couldn’t succeed There has been a steady decline in the rate of inflation during recent months Lectures are optional for final year students It came as a shock/ surprise to hear that he had failed his driving test Part 3: Writing ( points ) Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: (9) - Thí sinh phải đưa 3, lí cho lựa chọn của mình Đồng ý hay phản đối đều không quan trọng, miễn là các lí đưa có tính thuyết phục Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (chỉ cần dùng cấu trúc đơn giản mà diễn đạt rõ ý) Sai không quá lỗi nhỏ thì không trừ điểm ( về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ ) Giám khảo cân nhắc và vận dụng cho theo thang điểm: - 0,5 - 1,0 - 1,5 - 2,0 (10)