He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the need for a more cautious approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils.. Secon[r]
(1)Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Đề chính thức (Đề thi có 05 trang Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH THPT - BẢNG A Thời gian 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION A – PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A naked B hatred C walked D needed A advantage B adventure C addition D advertise A automobile B mobile C compile D fertile A dictation B question C station D repetition A attempt B accepted C concept D receipt II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others A diversity B biography C biology D fundamental A traditional B occupation C sentimental D economics A continental B community C experience D convenient A essentially B comfortably C eventually D respectively 10 A determine B argument C counterpart D marvelous 10 SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 11 The noise _ from the boat engine might disturb sea animals A comes B came C coming D has come 12 _ would have known the answer A Anyone is clever B Clever anyone C Clever is anyone D Anyone clever 13 _ migrate long distances is well documented A That it is birds B That birds C Birds that D It is that birds 14 One person _ seven in the world speaks perfect English A from B within C for among D out of 15 _ no proof, the judge refused to put him into jail A It having B There being C Being D There having 16 Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have a possible life span greater than A that of man B the man C man D the one of the man’s 17 Youths have to _ military service in our country A join B make C D attend 18 One condition of this job is that you must be _ to work at weekends A available B capable C acceptable D accessible 19 Tom: Don’t forget to come here tomorrow ~ Jane: A I don’t B I won’t C I can’t D I haven’t 20 The hunter at the bird, fired, and missed it A looked B glanced C aimed D hinted 21 The bicycle has two wheels One wheel is in front of _ A another B the other C other D others 22 I met Jim at college It was the start of a _ friendship (2) A long-life B prolong C lengthened D lifelong 23 She said that she could not a new dress on her small salary A spend B save C afford D spare 24 Mary: “You were late for your dental appointment" Ba: “I know I shouldn't so long at the library" A be staying B had stayed C stay D have stayed 25 I’m afraid a rise in the salary is just now A out of sight B out of control C out of date D out of the question 26 Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease A push off B ward off C put off D throw off 27 There was a table in the kitchen A beautiful large round wooden B large beautiful round wooden C beautiful round large wooden D wooden round large beautiful 28 I'd rather you anyone what I said A don't tell B won't tell C didn't tell D not to tell 29 Please and see us some time - you’re always welcome A come to B come about C come round D come away 30 The thief was to six months' imprisonment A given B allowed C sent D sentenced 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 II In each of the following sentences, there is ONE word used incorrectly Find and correct it 31 The police officer gave some advices on crime prevention at the community meeting 32 Emmy was determined to succeed and final achieved what she wanted 33 The reason he wants to take his leaving of absence is that he needs a complete rest 34 The illiterate in the remote areas has gradually decreased, thanks to volunteer movement 35 He annoyed me very much by taking the piece of cake that I was keeping eating after my supper 36 Generally, the child will understand very well which the parents expect, and will fail 37 Kites vary in size, shape and weight, according to the fancy of its creators Mistake 31 32 33 34 Correction Mistake Correction 35 36 37 III Put the word in the brackets into the correct form 38 Average world life (EXPECT) _ is projected to rise from 65 years in 1990 to 71.3 years in 2025 39 The (CONSUME) of petrol is reducing due to the higher tax on it 40 How are you getting on with your (CORRESPOND) course in French? 41 The film is entertaining but full of historical (ACCURATE) _ 42 He’s studying very hard and, not (SURPRISE) , he will have a chance to go abroad 43 Tom was accused of stealing some (CONFIDENCE) documents 44 My previous boss was very (SYMPATHY) , he didn’t understand my situation 45 She’s very (PREDICT) You never know whether she’s going to 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 (3) SECTION C – READING I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D In the primary school, a child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms a relationship with one familiar teacher On entering secondary school, a new world opens up and frequently it is a much more difficult world The pupil soon learns to be less free in the way he speaks to teachers and even to his fellow pupils He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the need for a more cautious approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils Secondary staff and pupils suffer from the pressures of academic work and seem to have less time to stop and talk Teachers with specialist roles may see hundreds of children in a week, and a pupil may be able to form relationships with very few of the staff He has to decide which adults are approachable; good schools will make clear to every young person from the first year what guidance and personal help is available – but whether the reality of life in the institution actually encourages requests for help is another matter Adults often forget what a confusing picture school can offer to a child He sees a great deal of movement, a great number of people – often rather frightening looking people – and realizes that an increasing number of choices and decisions have to be made As he progresses through the school the confusion may become less but the choices and decisions required will increase The school will rightly expect the pupil to take the first steps to obtain the help he needs, for this is the pattern of adult life for which he has to be prepared, but all the time the opportunities for personal and group advice must be presented in a way which makes them easy to understand and within easy reach of pupils 46 According to the passage one of the problems for pupils entering secondary school is that _ A they are taught by many different teachers B they not attend lessons in every subject C the teachers not want to be friendly D the teachers give most attention to the more academic pupils 47 The teachers at secondary school not talk much to the pupils because _ A they want to keep a certain distance with the pupils B they are too busy with their academic work C the pupils are afraid of them D it is the regulation of the school 48 In secondary schools every pupil having problems should _ A know how to ask for help B be freed from any pressure of academic work C be able to discuss his problems in class D be able to discuss his problems with any teacher 49 The word “adults” in the second paragraph has the nearest meaning with _ A the pupils at secondary school C the staff at secondary school B the secondary pupils’ parents D the teachers and pupils at secondary school 50 In this passage about secondary schools, the author is mainly concerned about _ A academic standards C the training of the individual teachers B the role of specialist teachers D the personal development of pupils 46 47 48 49 50 II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR I'm a driving test examiner I (51) my own driving school for twelve years before applying to become an examiner in 1996 Since I've qualified to examine lorry and bus drivers and instruct trainee examiners I estimate that I've assessed 16,000 people and passed around half of them The first lorry driver I passed (52) tears However, the most common reasons for failing are being not ready and being too (53) Inwardly I'm telling the candidates not to something stupid like pull out into moving traffic, but I'm not allowed to tell them how to drive When I (54) my own test I was extremely nervous and had to deal with a very strict and unfriendly examiner We're taught nowadays to put people at their (55) We pass everyone who's (4) up to standard, but people often present themselves too soon I've never been offered money to pass anyone although one man asked me if he could make me change my (56) I then (57) him to the police My ambition is to be a supervising examiner in charge of test contests in a large area 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 A possessed A burst into A tight A achieved A rest A mind A announced 51 52 B held B turned back B tense B performed B ease B thoughts B declared 53 54 C kept C carried on C stretched C took C peace C attitude C reported 55 56 D ran D set off D stiff D effected D leisure D view D notified 57 III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word No visitors to Britain should go home without spending some time in Stranford-upon-Avon (58) in the heart of England, it is a town rich both in history and in culture Stranford is a busy market town with a (59) of twenty thousand, and has many trees and buildings unchanged since medieval (60) It is surrounded by some of the prettiest countryside in England, and is an ideal base for those (61) to visit such places of interest as Warwick Castle, or the beautiful modern cathedral in Coventry (62) doubt, Stranford is best known as the town (63) the playwright William Shakespeare was born and died Here you can visit his birthplace and other buildings associated (64) _his family These houses are all splendid examples of Tudor architecture, and there are many other historic buildings well-worth (65) in the town 58 60 62 64 59 61 63 65 SECTION D – WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one 66 Although the ticket may seem expensive, it is good value for money → Expensive ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67 I have forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known → That commentator,………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68 The reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended → Had it not…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69 The open-door policy has brought about a lot of radical changes → Thanks to…………………………………………………………………………………… 70 To invest in education is of great profit →We found it ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary addition to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence DO NOT change the form of the given word(s) 71 Be sure to say goodbye to grandmother before you leave (WITHOUT) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before (MUCH) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73.Is there such a place as Eldorado? (EXIST) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74 Fewer people smoke these days (DECREASE) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75 Julia didn’t listen to what her doctor told her (NOTICE) (5) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III Essay writing Within 150-180 words, write an essay to the student forum in your school about your preparations for the coming university entrance examination (6) _THE END_ (7)