It is not enough to look at a question and say, “Yeah, know the answer to that one.” You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror.[r]
(1)SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỂ CHÍNH THỨC Đề thi gồm 08 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 20xx-20yy ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên) Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I LISTENING Part Questions - Listen and complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer PAN ASIAN AIRWAYS LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM First name Surname Address Postcode Home Tel Mobile Tel Flight number Seat number From To Kirsty Allen (1) ……… Windham Road, Richmond (2) 020 8927 7651 (3)…………………… (4)…………………… (5)…………………… New York London Heathrow Questions - : Choose THREE letters from A to F What items did Kirsty’s bag contain? A 17 pounds B Pens C Her passport D A book E 200 dollars F Her house keys Questions - 10: Choose a letter (A, B, C, or D) that correctly answers questions and 10 What has Kirsty done regarding to the loss of her credit card? A informed the police but not the credit card company B informed the credit card company but not the police, C informed both the police and the credit card company D infonned neither the police nor the credit card company 10 What must Kirsty after the call regarding to her lost handbag? A Call back after one hour and a half B Just wait for a call back C Call back after one hour and a half if she has heard noting D Call back the next day if she has heard nothing Part Choose the correct answer 11 The Counseling Service may contact tutors if A They are too slow in making assignments B they give students a lot of work C they don't inform students about their progress D they take students out too much 12 Stress may be caused by A new teachers B time pressure C unfamiliar matter D new teaching methods (2) 13 International students may find stress difficult to handle because A they lack support from family and friends B they don’t have time to make friends C they find it difficult to socialize D they are too shy 14 A personal crisis may be caused by A studying for too long overseas B business problems in the student’s own country C disruptions to personal relationships D homesickness 15 Students may lose self-esteem if A they have to change courses B they don’t complete a course C their family puts too much pressure on them D they have to work part-time 16 Students consult Glenda Roberts if A their general health is poor B their diet is too strict C they can’t eat the local food D they become obese 17 Students in financial difficulties can receive A assistance to buy books B a loan to pay their course fees C a no-interest loan to cover study expenses D financial help from their friends 18 Loans are also available to students who A can’t pay their rent B need to buy furniture C can’t cover their living expenses D need to buy reference books 19 The number counseled by the service last year w as A 214 B 240 C 2,600 D 340 20 The speaker thinks the Counseling Service A has been effective in spite of the staff shortages B is under-used by students C has suffered badly because of staff cuts D is not very effective II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Exercise Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, c or D) Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet Millie’s father accused her of A trying not hard enough B.not trying enough hard C not trying hard enough D trying not enough hard The public library .to all readers who are interested in reading and doing research A is opening B is open C is opened D is being opened I bought some new shoes They felt a bit strange because I wasn’t used to them A first B at first C firstly D first of all I quickly packed my new belongings and spent money I had on a one-way ticket home A little B a little C the little D a little of She believes that all countries should the death penalty as it is inhumane A put down to B catch up on C get down to D away with Keep your ticket you have to show it to an inspector A if B in case C unless D supposing He always aside some time every day to read to his children A sets B leaves C spares D lets For the past few months she’s been working as a street selling fruit and vegetable A dealer B trader C pusher D vendor I use weed-killer to the weeds in the garden A get rid of B get out of C get away with D get in the way with 10 If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will .him from jail A release B relieve C remove D rehabilitate 11 The defendant’s lawyer wasn’t very good and he was found by the jury A faulty B mistaken C guilty D sinful 12 The dish was so tasty that I asked for a second A helping B portion C ration D share 13 I’m amazed that this game ever – It is so silly! A took in B caught on C took up D caught by 14 “I’m sure the Whitleys were involved.” ~ “They .have since they know nothing about the business.” A can’t B wouldn’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t 15 “Candy’s an excellent pianist, isn’t she?” ~ “She .to win the prize if she plays this well during the (3) competition.” A is due B is bound C is about D is set 16 His friends offered to the next time he was in town so that he wouldn’t have to pay for a hotel A place him in B put him up C back him up D turn him out 17 The doctor .the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up A examined B investigated C researched D looked into 18 My mind went .when the official asked me my phone number I couldn’tremember it at all A empty B clear C blank D vacant 19 During their first date， Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with talk A unimportant B tiny C small D trivial 20 You need a passport to cross tìie between Mexico and the United States A edge B line C border D rim Exercise Thereare 10 errors in the following passage Identify and correct them like the example provided Example: success (Line 1) succeed It is very difficult to success in the music business; nine out of ten bands tìhat release a first record fail to produce the second Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires and intricate knowledge of how a record company is functioned The process begins when a presenter of a company's Artist and Repertoire (A&R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands After the representative identifies a promised band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band The signature of this recording contract is a slow process A company will spend a long time to investigate the band itself as well as current trends for popular music During this period, it is important that a band reciprocates with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about ứie record company and making personnel connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line 10 Line 11 Line 12 Line 13 Line 14 Exercise Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letíers Write your answers on your answer sheet Before going to an interview ， it is advisable to go through a mock interview This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1 BENEFIT) in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2 PRESENT) Just one mock interview will result in a (3.NOTICE) improvement in your interview skill Why? For ứie same reason that a (4.SPEAK) .doesn’t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head It only exists when you give it (5 ORAL) The first time you give it in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like ứie one you prepared It is the same with being interviewed It is not enough to look at a question and say, “Yeah, know the answer to that one.” You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror Seek out a (6 PROFESSION) .and have the session videotaped Then you will have two opinions - the interview’s and your own You will find you get a completely different (7 IMPRESS) when listening to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so your (8 RESPOND) You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer's mind For maximum effect, you should (9 VISIT) your answers and go through a second mock interview This should help with any (10 EASE) and give you more confidence for the real interview III READING Exercise Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (4) The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) of an aquatic past - but this does not seem very likely We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons Helpless babies cry to persuade tìieir parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable As tìiey (2 ) , they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it The idea that having a good cry you (3 ) is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they ( ) .a natural painkiller called enkaphalin By fighting soưow and pain tins chemical helps you feel better Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) activity Because some people still regard it as a (7 ) of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry This kind of repression can only increase success, both emotionally and physically Tears of emotion also help the body (8) itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable - (9) the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) ‘"weepies” It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together A witness A evolve A better A contain A construct A curing A hint A release A consider 10 A named B evidence B change B fine B retain B achieve B treating B symbol B nd B remark B entitled C result C develop C good C hold C provide C healing C feature C loosen C distinguish C subtitled D display D alter D well D keep D produce D improving D sign D expel D regard D called Exercise Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space Write your answers on your answer sheet TRAVEL INSURANCE When going on holiday， it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance This is just in case something goes (1 ) along the way You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even become ill and need expensive medical treatment For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just a precaution (2) .will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday But for (3) , travel insurance is a way of earning money (4) making false claims against insurance companies For (5 ) , some people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6) never even existed, and then claim large sums in compensation Such claims cost insurance company a total (7) £50 million per year But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8) (9) to a new computer system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10) someone has made a claim within the last three years Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for otheR people’s dishonesty Exercise Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose.People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may even lose theừ sense of smell Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a smus infection The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional-response center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing substances The most conunon cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer and autumn When airbome pollen particles, as well as mold, come into contact with the victim’s membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airbome pollen can travel considerable distances Anti-histamine can help with short but severe attacks Over extended periods of time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy (5) (Resource: TOEFL test strategies by Eli Hinkel, Ph.D) It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to A fodder for cattle B a seasonal discomfort C viral bacteria D a lung disease According to the passage， the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly A abdominal B intestinal C respiratory D chronic What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death B The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined, C "The nervous system balances allergic reactions D People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions According to the passage， patients suffering from hay fever may also experience A hunger pains B mood swings C nervous blockages D sensory perceptions The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to A reprieve B reprisal C irritation D grief According to the passage, the irritants are transported by A wind B food C travelers D air passages The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to A obstruction B bleeding C enlargement D dryness According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to A avoid interactions with other patients B avoid exposure to pollen C mcrease their self-confidence D take doses of prescribed medicine Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies? A pollen B mold C flowers D injections 10 A paragraph followmg this passage would most probably discuss A how the nervous system alerts patients B how the immune system reacts to allergens C what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines D what flowers are harmless to hay fever patients IV WRITING Exercise Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it Should It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine I cancelled Her success went beyond her expectation Never His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency The more Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation The operation left I am sure he recognized us at the airport He must The journalists only heard about the changes to the weddmg plans when tìiey arrived at the avenue Not until “Why can’t you your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her Helen’s boss criticized Someone has suggested raising ứie parking fees in the city It 10 That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one The blue dress is three Exercise Write an essay (about 250 words) about the follomng topic: Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites Explain what some o f the negative effects may be (6) Suggest some solutions to this problem Hết ĐÁP ÁN I LISTENING (20pts) Part l (10pts:l pt / each correct answer) 48 R16 GH7 07754 897 432 PA 365 E6 - B, D, E in any order C 10 C Part (10pts:l pưeach correct answer) l l C 12 B 13 A 14 c 15 B 16 C 17 A 18 B 19 B 20 A II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 pts) Exercise (10pts: 0.5 pt/each correct answer) l C B 3.B C D B A 8.D A 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 B 16 B 17 A 18 C 19 c 20 C Exercise Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS (10pts: 0.5 pt / each correct finding + 0.5 pt/each correction) the second (Line 2) a second signature (Line ) signing and (intricate) (Line 4) an (intricate) to investigate (Line 10) investigating is functioned (Line 4) functions for (Line 10) in presenter (Line ) representative reciprocates (Line 11) reciprocate promised (Line 7) promising 10 personnel (Line 13) personal Exercise (5 pts:0.5 pt/each correct answer) beneficial professional presentation impression noticeable responses speech revisit orally 10 unease III READING (30 pts) Exercise (10pts:l pưeach correct answer) B C C A D C D B A 10 D Exercise 2.(10pts:l pưeach correct answer) wrong which others/ some by example/ instance fact of out Thanks 10 whether/ if Exercise (10pts: l pt / each correct answer) B C B B C A A IV WRITING (25 pts) B D 10 B (7) Exercise (10pts: l pt / each correct answer) Should have any complaint about the product, return it to the shop I cancelled my subscription/subscibing to that magazine nine months ago Never had she expected she was so successful/she got so much/such success The more proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond o f it The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he (had) expected He must have recognized usat the airport Not until the journalists arrived at the avenue did they hear about the changes to the wedding plans Helen’s boss criticized her fo r not doing her work more carefully It has been suggested that the parking fees in the city (should) be raised 10 The blue dress is tìiree times as much/ expensive as that one Exercise (15 pts) Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites Explain what some o f the negative effects may be Suggest some solutions to this problem SAMPLE WRITING It is well know that tourism industry brings enormous benefit to a country’s development In fact, for many citizens of some exotic realms, it may be one of the major sources of income While the growing tourism sector poses a threat to a scenic spots, habitat and ecosystem While there are several reason for this alarming, some effective measures can be taken by government to tackle this problem Firstly, to tackle the problem of travelers damaging the flora, fauna or even historical landmark Administration should motivated tourists to cooperate in the preservation and conservation of natural beauty of tourist spots Besides, the state should imposed strict penalties to visitors who disobey the rules and regulations For example, government may detain of fine a tourist who cause damage or vandalism to touristic sites Secondly, in area with high concentrations of tourist activities and appealing natural attractions, waste disposal is a serious problem and improper disposal can be a major despoiler of the natural environment, river and scenic areas For instance, tourists in Port Dickson are estimated to produce more than fifty thousand tons of waste each year Likewise, solid waste can de degrade the physical appearance of the beach and cause death of marine animals Therefore, authority should be encouraged to allocate more volunteers to the places visited by sightseers in order to publicity the proper ways to dispose wastes In summary, I believe that by imposing the strict penalties on tourists is at best a short-term solution to preserve touristic sites If we wish to relief from this situation, though educating tourists is likely to be the key to making this happen Hết LISTENING TAPESCRIPT (with MP3 audio file) Test In the IELTS test you hear some recordings and you have to answer questions on them You have time to read the instructions and questions and check your work All recordings are played only once Now turn to Section Section You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman discussing the loss of a bag on board a plane First you have some time to look at questions – (20 second gap) You will see that there is an example This time only, the conversation relating to this will be played first (8) Man Pan Asian Airways John speaking Can I help you? Woman Yes please I left something on one of your planes last night I got this number from the operator Is this the right number to call? M Yes, madam This is the right number I just need you tell me your name to start with so I can fill out a lost property form W Kirsty Allen That’s K-I-R-S-T-Y A-L-L-E-N So, Kirsty is the correct answer Now we begin You should answer the questions as you listen, as the recording is not played twice Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions to Man Pan Asian Airways John speaking Can I help you? Wom Yes please I left something on one of your planes last night I got this number from the operator Is this the right number to call? M Yes, madam This is the right number I just need you to tell me your name to start with so I can fill out a lost property form W Kirsty Allen That’s K-I-R-S-T-Y A-L-L-E-N M Right I’ve got that Now what happened last night? W Well, I was on a flight last night from New York to London that landed at 12.30am We were delayed a while in New York so that when we eventually landed, I was so tired that I accidentally left my handbag on the plane M Did you report this to anyone last night? W No, I’m afraid not I didn’t notice until I got home and then it was really too late to phone M Very well madam Let me take a few details for this form and I’ll see what I can OK, so the name was Kirsty Allen And what’s the address please? W 48 Windham Road, Richmond M The postcode? W RI6 GH7 M Good I’ve got that Now, your telephone number? W Well, my home number is 020 8927 7651 and my mobile is 07754 897 432 M I’m sorry I didn’t catch the second one What was the mobile again? W double 54 897 432 M Thanks Now, you know the flight number of the plane that you were on last night? W Oh yes, hang on a second I’ve got my boarding pass stub right here Err; the flight number was PA 356 No, I’m sorry, PA365 That’s it: 365 M And does the boarding card stub say what seat you had? W Oh yes It was E6 M And you said that it was New York to London Heathrow Is that right? W Yes, that’s right Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions to 10 (20 second gap) Now listen carefully and answer questions to 10 M OK then Now I have to take some details about the bag that you lost It was a handbag, yes? W That’s right M Can you describe it to me? W Well, I guess it just looks like any regular handbag It’s very dark red with black handles and the catch on the top is gold coloured M Does it have any distinguishing marks? W Not really It’s quite new, you see, so I haven’t scratched it or anything It’s got a brand name but that’s just inside the bag when you open it, under the catch M OK Now, can you tell me what was inside the bag? W Quite a few things actually Not my passport of course or I would never have got out of the airport My purse is inside and that’s got about 200 dollars and about 70 pounds cash There is also my credit card and some membership cards M Good I’ll just write that down Anything else in the bag? (9) W A small paperback that I was reading, some makeup, my work keys, but not my house keys, thank God, and a couple of pens M Have you informed the police about the loss of the card? W Yes, and I’ve also cancelled the card with the credit company M Right Now what I’ll is to contact the lost property, which is where your bag will have gone if it was found I’ll give you a call back within an hour and tell you what the situation is If you haven’t had a call within an hour and a half, call back this number and ask for me My name is John OK? W Yes, that’s great John I’ll speak to you later Goodbye M Goodbye Phạm Thái Bạch Mai (10)